JP2023016614A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing game amusement.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 comprises a first start port 20, a second start port 21, and a third start port 26. The machine further comprises a game-control microcomputer 81 capable of executing a lottery based on entrance of a game ball into the start ports. The game-control microcomputer 81 is capable of counting the number of the times of the lottery using a ceiling counter and is capable of controlling a game state to a normal time-shortening state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 21, in response to an event that a count value of the ceiling counter reaches a ceiling number of times, Furthermore, when a game ball enters the third port 26 after power activation accompanying RAM clearance, the game-control microcomputer 81 is capable of controlling the game state to the normal time-shortening state until the number of times of the lottery after the power activation accompanying the RAM clearance reaches the ceiling number of times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

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

Conventionally, a pachinko game machine has been provided with a function of shifting to an advantageous state for a player when the number of lotteries such as a jackpot lottery reaches a predetermined specified number of times. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes a gaming machine in which a function of extending the opening operation time of a prize winning device capable of opening and closing a starting port is activated in response to a predetermined number of consecutive losses. there is

JP 2020-108479 A

However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine equipped with a function of shifting to a state advantageous to the player when the number of lotteries reaches a predetermined specified number of times in order to improve the amusement of the game.

The game machine according to the present invention is
A lottery can be executed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and in response to the number of lotteries, which is the number of times of the lottery, reaching a specified number of times, the game ball enters the variable starting port, which is the starting port. Equipped with game control means that can be controlled to a privilege game state that is easy to enter,
The game control means is
After the specific power supply condition is established according to the power-on, the privilege game state may be controlled in response to the number of lotteries reaching the specified number of times,
After the specific power supply condition is established, when a ball is entered into the specific start opening that is the starting opening, the privilege is obtained during the time from when the specific power supply condition is established until the number of lotteries reaches the specified number of times. It is characterized by being controllable to a game state.

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 1, and is a figure which shows the display devices with which the game machine is equipped. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) A lost symbol type determination table. (D) A reach determination table. It is a determination table of the type of jackpot symbol, and is a table for explaining the type of jackpot. (A) It is a determination table of the lost pattern type for the non-time saving state. (B) It is a losing pattern type determination table for the time saving state. It is a time saving setting table for reaching the ceiling number of times. (A) It is a normal symbol hit determination table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) An electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for non-time saving state. (A) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state A. (B) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state B. It is a specific table of start winning commands. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of power-on processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a game state management process at the end of special symbol variation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process at the time of special symbol determination. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a figure explaining the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a time chart showing a comparison until reaching the ceiling number of times after the jackpot game and after the power is turned on with RAM clearing. (A) It is a figure which shows the background image of the daytime background mode in a non-time saving state. (B) It is a figure which shows the background image of the daytime background mode in a slightly shortened state. (C) It is a figure which shows the background image of the night background mode in a normal time saving state. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the state at the time of the start of normal time saving rush production. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the state at the time of the completion|finish of normal rush production. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a mode that normal time reduction approach production is performed.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1 , the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted inside the game machine frame 50 . A front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 includes a handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 for storing game balls, and a hit ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated therein. In addition, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 (see the plan view within the dashed line in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player during effects that are executed as the game progresses. there is A frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for decoration are provided on the front frame 51 .

The game board 2 is surrounded by a rail member 4 and formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball shot by operating a handle 60 flows down. The game board 2 is provided with board lamps 5 (see FIG. 4) for decoration. The game area 3 is provided with a plurality of game pegs (not shown) for guiding game balls.

Further, near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7, which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, production patterns (decorative patterns) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special pattern and the second special pattern described later are displayed. There is a display area. The performance symbol display area is composed of, for example, three display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". A left effect pattern 8L is displayed in the left display area, a medium effect pattern 8C is displayed in the middle display area, and a right effect pattern 8R is displayed in the right display area. Each of the performance symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 displays the first special symbol and the To clearly display the result of variable display of a second special pattern (that is, the result of a jackpot lottery).

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a loss (usually a loss), the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose pattern such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 7 rather than by the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b. In addition, the positions of the display areas of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R may not be fixed. Further, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what combination of performance symbols to stop display according to each lottery result.

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

In addition, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect pending display area that displays the effect pending display area 9A according to the number of storage of the first special pending, which will be described later, and the number of storage of the second special pending, which will be described later. There is a second effect pending display area for displaying the effect pending 9B accordingly. Due to the display of production suspension, the number of memories of the first special figure suspension displayed on the first special figure suspension display 43a described later, and the second special figure displayed on the second special figure suspension display 43b described later It is possible to show the number of pending memories to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decoration 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 . A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 . A warp section 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage section 11 from the exit. Further, on the upper part of the center decoration body 10, a decoration member 13 representing characters, figures, etc. is arranged.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a first fixed winning device 19 having a first starting opening 20 (one of the "starting openings") in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always constant. there is The first start hole 20 is also called a first start prize hole, a fixed ball hole, or a first ball hole. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.).

In addition, on the upper left of the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second starting port 21 (one of the "starting ports" and also called a variable starting port) is provided. The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening, a variable entrance, or a second entrance. The winning of the game ball into the second starting port 21 triggers the lottery of the second special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number, etc.).

The electric tube 22 has a movable member (entrance opening/closing member) 23 that can move back and forth, and opens and closes the second start opening 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . The movable member 23 is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 24 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 21 is in a state where a game ball can enter only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), it is in a difficult-to-enter state in which the game ball cannot be entered. In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when it is open, it is completely impossible to enter when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible.

In addition, on the right side of the first starting port 20, a second fixed prize winning device provided with a third starting port 260 (one of the "starting ports" and also referred to as a specific starting port) where the ease of entering the game ball is always unchanged. 25 are provided. The third start hole 26 is also called a third start prize hole, a second fixed ball hole, or a third ball hole. The winning of the game ball into the third starting port 26 triggers the lottery of the second special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number, etc.).

In addition, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a large winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning means) 31 having a large winning port (other special winning port) 30 is provided. It is The big winning device 31 has an opening/closing member (another special winning opening opening/closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state. The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 3). A game ball can enter the big winning opening 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is open (that is, when it is in an open state).

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

Furthermore, a normal winning opening 27 is provided at the lower left portion of the game area 3 . Also, at the bottom of the game area 3, an out port 6 is provided for discharging out of the game area 3 game balls that have been hit into the game area 3 but have not won in any of the winning openings.

In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged includes a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called left hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called right hitting. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the right hand. , the second flow path R2.

A gate 28, an electric tube 22, a first starting port 20, a big winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, aiming at passing through the gate 28 and winning the second start opening 21 and the first start opening 20 related to the electric chew 22.例文帳に追加

On the other hand, a third starting port 26, a big winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. The player aims to win a prize to the third starting port 26 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2. Also, the player can aim to win the big prize opening 30 associated with the big prize winning device 31 regardless of which of the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 the game ball hits so as to flow down.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a display device 40 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. The display devices 40 include a first special symbol display device 41a that variably displays a first special symbol (an example of an identification symbol, also referred to as a special symbol 1), and a second special symbol (an example of an identification symbol, also referred to as a special symbol 2). ) is variably displayed, and a normal symbol display 42 that variably displays a normal symbol (general symbol) is included. In addition, the display device 40 includes the first special symbol display device 43a that displays the number of memory of the operation suspension (first special symbol suspension) of the first special symbol display device 41a, and the second special symbol display device 41b. It includes a second special figure suspension indicator 43b that displays the number of memory of operation suspension (second special figure suspension). The first special figure reservation is also called special figure 1 reservation, and the second special figure reservation is also called special figure 2 reservation.

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 . The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 or the third starting port 26 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display device 41. Also, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 43.

In the special symbol display device 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, based on the winning of the first start port 20, the second start port 21, and the third start port 26. To notify the result of a lottery (special pattern lottery, jackpot lottery). A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a special pattern (jackpot pattern) of a predetermined jackpot stop mode (specific stop mode), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won) is used. A jackpot game is performed to open the jackpot 30 at the same time. The opening pattern of the big winning opening 30 in the big winning game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display device 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery by the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lights up, ●: lights out) 1, 2, from the left A jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. Also, in the case of a failure (one of the multiple types of failures described later), display a failure pattern in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". . In addition, you may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LED as one of the missing designs. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) for a predetermined variable time. This is a mode in which the LED lights up. Note that the mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In the pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball wins the first start port 20, the second start port 21, or the third start port 26, the value of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number obtained for the win ( Entering ball acquisition information, determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 3). In detail, if the winning to the first start port 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (see FIG. 3) as the first special figure reservation, to the second start opening 21 or the third start opening 26 If it is a winning prize, it is stored as a second special figure reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (see FIG. 3). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value (upper limit storage number, upper limit reservation number) in this embodiment is the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, the second special figure reservation Both storage units 85b are "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, and the third starting port 26 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the special Even if a prize is won during execution of the variable display of symbols or during execution of a special game (jackpot game), the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. ing.

And the number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 43. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a and the second special figure reservation indicator 43b are each composed of four LEDs. The special figure reservation indicator 43 displays the number of special figure reservations by turning on LEDs corresponding to the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbols variably (variably displaying) and then stopping the display. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Auxiliary game is played to make it possible. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 2), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●○", in which only the right LED lights up. A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed (variable display) for a predetermined variable time. Note that the mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, the gate When there is passage to 28, it is configured not to acquire normal symbol random numbers based on the passage. That is, it is the structure which does not memorize|store the operation|movement suspension (ordinary figure suspension) of the normal design indicator 42. FIG. In addition, it is good also as a structure which can be memorize|stored to the predetermined|prescribed upper limit number (for example, "4") in the predetermined|prescribed storage area in RAM84 (refer FIG. 3). In this case, the normal pattern reservation stored in the RAM 84 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal pattern random number corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the variable display of the normal pattern for showing the determination result is executed. Also, in this case, it is preferable to provide a general pattern hold display that displays the number of general pattern reservations stored.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board (game control board) 80 for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, A sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for performing control, a payout control board 110 for controlling pay-out of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 forms a main control section, and the sub-control board 90 forms a sub-control section 99 together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and an audio control board 106, which will be described later. The sub-control unit 99 includes at least the sub-control board 90, and can control various effects using the effect means (the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the board movable body 15, etc.). If it is

The pachinko game machine 1 also has a power board 150 . The power board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150 . The backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 to be described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 155 switches on/off of the power supply. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80 or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90 .

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I/O port section (input/output circuit) 87 is included for the purpose. Note that the ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, second special figure reservation storage unit 85b).

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88, as shown in FIG. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 21a, a third starting opening sensor 26a, a gate sensor 28a, a big winning opening sensor 30a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected. there is

The first starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 20. As shown in FIG. The second starting hole sensor 21 a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 21 . The third starting hole sensor 26a is provided in the third starting hole 26 and detects a game ball that has entered the third starting hole 26. As shown in FIG. The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. As shown in FIG. The big winning hole sensor 30a is provided in the big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 30. FIG. The normal winning hole sensor 27 a is provided in each normal winning hole 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning hole 27 .

Also, as the solenoids, an electric tuning solenoid 24 and a big winning opening solenoid 33 are connected. The electric tooth solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric tooth 22 . The big winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening/closing member 32 of the big winning device 31 .

Furthermore, the main control board 80 is connected with a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, and a first special symbol reservation display 43a. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is connected to a prize ball payout device 120 and a card unit 135 (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). Also, a launcher 112 is connected via a launch control circuit 111 . Launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

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

The main control board 80 also transmits various commands to the sub-control board 90 . The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 . That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "effect control microcomputer") 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes the program stored in the ROM 93, data and signals. An I/O port section (input/output circuit) 97 for input/output is included. Note that the ROM 93 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, an image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols (including production patterns), background images, and the like. image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on commands from the performance control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

Also, the performance control microcomputer 91 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80 . Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 . Note that a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform voice control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100 .

Also, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and creates the light emission data. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled according to the following. Data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission data.

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

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

3 and 4 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are not the only ones provided. Except for the main control board 80, any one or more of the boards shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Main Games in Gaming Machine Next, main games performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 acquires a special figure-related random number based on winnings to the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, and the third starting port 26. - 特許庁As shown in FIG. 5A, the special figure-related random numbers include jackpot random numbers, symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The jackpot random number is used for judging whether or not the jackpot is successful. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The symbol type random number is used for determining the type of the jackpot symbol and determining the type of the losing symbol. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range of 0-199.

Also, the reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in the variable effect indicating the result when the result of the success/failure determination is a loss. A reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols that is variably displayed remains, and a jackpot is won depending on which symbol the variably displayed performance symbols are stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") that is a combination of the shown production patterns. Note that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if they are slightly swaying within the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. The reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

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

Also, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22 . The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

The pachinko game machine 1 determines the jackpot random numbers obtained based on the winnings to the first start port 20, the second start port 21, and the third start port 26 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. , to determine whether it is a jackpot or not. Here, the special symbol display device 41 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a probability variation function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is called a "high probability state", and a state in which it is not activated is called a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the high probability state, the jackpot determination table is used in which the value of the jackpot random number determined as the jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state, and the jackpot determination is performed. That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbols by the special symbol display device 41 (that is, the stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher. When the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the initial setting after power-on is set to the normal probability state in which the probability variation function is not activated.

When the pachinko game machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the pattern type random number is determined according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 6B, thereby determining the jackpot symbol type. In this form, in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_jackpot design A" is determined at a rate of 50%, and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" is determined at a rate of 50%. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_jackpot design C" is determined at a rate of 50%, and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern D" is determined at a rate of 50%. In addition, if the type of the winning jackpot pattern is different, the opening pattern of the jackpot opening in the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, etc. may be different.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the jackpot has not been won (that is, determines that the game is lost), the symbol type random number is determined according to the losing symbol type determination table shown in FIG. Determine the type of symbol. In the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_loss pattern A" is determined at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, "Special Figure 2 _ Losing Design B" is determined at a rate of 25%, "Special Figure 2 _ Losing Design C" is determined at a rate of 50%, and "Special Figure 2 _ Losing Design C" is determined at a rate of 25%. Fig. 2_Losing pattern D" is determined. The difference in the types of the losing symbols may affect the settings regarding the gaming state after the stopping and displaying of the losing symbols. This point will be described later.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine 1 determines that it is lost, the reach random number is determined according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. to decide. The probability that it is determined that there is a reach differs depending on whether or not the game state is a time-saving state, which will be described later. With this form, the direction when it is not a time-saving state has a higher probability of being determined with reach than the time when it is a time-saving state.

Next, types of jackpots and types of losses will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. As described above, the results of the special symbol lottery (the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2) include "jackpot" and "loss". In the case of a "big hit", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "big hit pattern". The jackpot patterns include "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A", "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B", "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C", and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern D". In the case of "loss", the special symbol display 41 stops and displays "missing symbol". There are "special figure 1_losing pattern A", "special figure 2_losing pattern B", "special figure 2_losing pattern C", and "special figure 2_losing pattern D".

When a special symbol lottery wins a jackpot, a "jackpot game" is executed to open a jackpot 30 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot pattern stopped and displayed. In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), the opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and the ending after the final round game ends. (also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning hole between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

As a result of the special pattern lottery, when a big win is won, a big win game for opening the big winning port 30 is executed. In this form, as shown in FIG. 7, the type of the jackpot pattern (the jackpot pattern stopped and displayed on the first special pattern display 41a) that can be won in the lottery of the first special pattern (special pattern 1), and the second special There are two types of jackpot patterns (jackpot patterns stopped and displayed on the second special pattern display 41b) that can be won in the drawing of the pattern (special figure 2). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" or "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B". Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_jackpot design C" and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern D".

There are multiple types of jackpots. In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots, namely variable probability jackpots and normal jackpots, as shown in FIG. The "probable variable jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game. "Normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a normal probability state after a jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 7, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C" are probability variable jackpots, and the number of times the big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is 1, and from 1R to 10R. The maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when the probability variable jackpot is won is the high probability state and the time saving state B.例文帳に追加Then, in the time saving state B based on the probability variable jackpot, the number of times of time saving is set to 10000 times. The time saving state B is one of the time saving states described later. The time-saving number of times is the upper limit execution number of symbol variations accompanied by special symbol variation display and stop display that can be executed in the time-saving state. In addition, since it is almost impossible that 10,000 pattern variations are executed without winning the jackpot, when the probability variable jackpot is won, the high probability state and the time saving state B are substantially continued until the next jackpot. be.

In addition, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern D" are usually jackpots, the number of openings of the big winning opening 30 per 1R is 1 time, and the maximum opening time is from 1R to 10R. Open for 29.5 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when winning the normal jackpot is the normal probability state and the time saving state B.例文帳に追加Then, in the time saving state B based on the normal jackpot, the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times.

Moreover, when it is determined that the game is lost as a result of the special symbol lottery, the type of the lost symbol is determined. As shown in FIG. 8, there is one type of losing pattern (the losing pattern stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) determined by the lottery of the special figure 1, and is determined by the lottery of the special figure 2. There are three types of lost symbols (losing symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, it is determined as "special figure 1_loss pattern A". Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, it is determined to be one of "special figure 2_losing pattern B", "special figure 2_losing pattern C", and "special figure 2_losing pattern D". In addition, in the present embodiment, as the losing pattern type determination table used for determining the type of the losing pattern, different ones are used in the non-time saving state (normal game state) and the time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 8 (A), in the non-time saving state, "special figure 1 _ losing design A" is usually lost, "special figure 2 _ losing design B", "special figure 2 _ losing design C", "special Fig. 2 — Losing pattern D” is a special losing. A special loss is a loss that can be a trigger for control of the time saving state described later. In other words, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, the game control microcomputer 81 may control the game state after the stop display of the losing symbol to the time saving state. For this reason, the special loss is also called a time saving loss. It should be noted that this special loss is an example of a specific result, which is the result of a lottery performed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting hole. In addition, if the lottery result of special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is either "special figure 2 _ losing design B", "special figure 2 _ losing design C", or "special figure 2 _ losing design D", based on this may be controlled to the time saving state A. The time saving state A is one of a plurality of types of time saving states. In addition, in the time saving state A based on the "special figure 2 _ loss pattern B" in the non-time saving state, the number of time saving times is set to 500 times, and in the time saving state A based on the "special figure 2 _ loss pattern C" in the non-time saving state, the number of time saving times is It is set to 300 times, and the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times in the time saving state A based on the "special figure 2_loss pattern D" in the non-time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 8(A), in the time saving state, "Special Figure 1_Losing Design A", "Special Figure 2_Losing Design B", "Special Figure 2_Losing Design C", "Special Figure 2_Losing Design D" Both are special misses. In addition, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 in the time saving state is "special figure 1_loss pattern A", it may be controlled to the time saving state B based on this. The time saving state B is a time saving state different from the time saving state A. If the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the time saving state is either "special figure 2 _ losing design B", "special figure 2 _ losing design C", or "special figure 2 _ losing design D", based on this time saving state A may be controlled. In addition, in the time saving state B based on the "special figure 1 _ loss pattern A" in the time saving state, the number of times of time saving is set to 900 times, "special figure 2 _ loss pattern B", "special figure 2 _ loss pattern C", " In both the time saving state A based on the special figure 2_loss pattern D", the number of times of time saving is set to 900 times.

In addition, in the present embodiment, even when the number of variable displays of special symbols stopped in a predetermined stop mode (that is, the number of lotteries) reaches a predetermined specified number of times, the time saving state may be controlled. That is, when the pattern variation (lottery result) of the special pattern that does not trigger the execution of the jackpot game continues, the number of consecutive times (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a non-specific number) reaches a predetermined ceiling number of times Shorter time State controlled. And when reaching the ceiling number of times, as shown in the time saving setting table for reaching the ceiling number of times in FIG. 9, the subsequent game state is controlled to the time saving state B. That is, when the non-specific number of times reaches the ceiling number of times, even if it is a loss, it is controlled to the time saving state. Then, in this embodiment, as shown in the time saving setting table for reaching the ceiling number of times in FIG. be.

Also, in the pachinko game machine 1, the ceiling number of times is set to 900 times. That is, in the pachinko game machine 1, the non-specific number of times is counted, and when the count value reaches 900, the number of times of time saving is controlled to the time saving state B of 1200 times. Further, in this embodiment, the count value of the non-specific number of times is reset according to the predetermined initialization control for initializing the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. Furthermore, the count value of the non-specific number of times is also reset according to the execution of the jackpot game. In this form, the count value of the non-specified number of times can be counted for both symbol variation in the time saving state and symbol variation in the non time saving state (normal game state). However, the count value of the non-specific number of times is counted in the pattern variation in the normal probability state, but is not counted in the pattern variation in the high probability state. Also, the specific value of the number of peaks can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, the ceiling number of times can be, for example, a value between 2.5 and 3 times the reciprocal of the jackpot winning probability.

Here, the time saving state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 has a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state. The non-time-saving state is also referred to as a normal game state. When the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time or the like, the game state as an initial setting after turning on the power is a non-time-saving state (normal game state). The time-saving state is a game state in which the second starting port 21 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball more frequently than in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, it may be easier for a game ball to enter the electric chew 22 than in the non-time-saving state. A time-saving state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 21 than the non-time-saving state can be a game state more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state. Furthermore, the game state will continue for a long time, so that there are many times of time saving set about a time saving state. For this reason, the more the number of times of time saving is set, the more advantageous the game state can be for the player.

Next, the time saving state will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery (probability of being determined as winning) is the same in the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B) and non-time saving state. Concretely, in this form, it is determined that it is almost hit in the normal symbol lottery.

In the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the normal pattern variation time is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this form, the normal pattern variation time is 60 seconds in the non-time saving state, but it is shorter in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variable time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates. In addition, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shorter in the time saving state B than in the time saving state A. - 特許庁

Also, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 10(C), the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game may be longer than in the non-time saving state. In this form, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is 0.1 seconds per time in the non-time saving state. The time saving state A is the same as the non-time saving state, but the time saving state B is longer than that. That is, in the time saving state B, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated.

Also, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 10(C), the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game may be greater than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is one time in the non-time saving state, and two times in the time saving states A and B. That is, in the time-saving state, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric tube 22 is activated.

Under the circumstances where the fluctuation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating As a result, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game ball tends to enter the second starting hole 21 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls won to the number of balls fired, can be high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are activated and game balls can enter the second starting port 21 frequently is called "high base state", and the state in which they are not activated is also called "low base state". In the high base state, it may be possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls in hand. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric support control state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state.

In the present embodiment, the time saving state B is the high base state, and the non-time saving state is the low base state. For this reason, hereinafter, the time saving state B may be referred to as a normal time saving state. On the other hand, in the time-saving state A, although the frequency in which the second starting port 21 takes the ball-enterable state is higher than that in the non-time-saving state, the opening time is short, and substantially, the ball entering the second starting port 21 is almost unpredictable. For this reason, hereinafter, the time saving state A is also referred to as a slight time saving state. In the time-saving state B, which is a high base state, the second starting port 21 has a higher frequency than the non-time-saving state, and the game ball enters the second starting port 21 more than the non-time-saving state. This corresponds to an easy "privilege game state". In addition, in the time-saving state A, the second starting port 21 is less likely to enter the ball-enterable state than in the time-saving state B, and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 21 than in the privilege game state. state.

It should be noted that the time saving state does not have to operate all the functions described above. That is, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened are activated by the operation of one or more functions. It is sufficient that the game balls enter the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 more easily than when it is not in operation. That is, for example, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 42 may not operate.

Then, the time saving state may end when the variable display of the special symbol is executed for a predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times). Furthermore, the time saving state may end when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. The upper limit number of executions (the number of times of time saving) can be determined based on the control trigger of the time saving state (type of special symbol, reaching the ceiling number of times) (see FIGS. 8 and 9). In addition, the upper limit number of times of execution of the time saving state B (normal time saving state) (time saving number of times) may be called the privilege number of times, and the upper limit execution number of times of the slight time saving state (time saving number of times) may be called the non-privilege number of times. In this form, it is controlled to the time saving state B after the jackpot game. In addition, depending on the fact that the result of the special symbol lottery does not execute the jackpot game (special loss, reaching the ceiling number of times), it may be controlled to the time saving state A or the time saving state B.

It should be noted that, in the time saving state, it is possible to provide a plurality of different functions of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display 42, extending the opening time of the electric chew 22, and increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 22. That is, it is good also as providing the 2nd starting port 21 with several time-saving states from which the ease of winning a prize of a game ball differs. Which of the plurality of time saving states is controlled may be determined by a special pattern that triggered the control of the time saving state, a game state at the time of lottery of the special pattern, or the like.

In the time-saving state B (normal time-saving state), the game can be advantageously progressed by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by striking to the left. This is because the electric chu 22 is more likely to be opened by the electric sapo control than in the non-time saving state, etc., and the winning of the second start port 21 is facilitated. Therefore, the game ball is passed through the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is struck to the left to enter the second starting port 21.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes (wins at the start opening) than when hitting right.

On the other hand, in the time saving state A (slight time saving state) and the non-time saving state, it is difficult to win a prize to the second starting port 21 . Therefore, the game can be advantageously progressed by launching the game ball aiming at winning the first starting hole 20 or the third starting hole 26.例文帳に追加This is because a large number of starting prizes can be obtained. When proceeding with the game with the aim of winning the first starting hole 20, the game ball is entered into the left game area 3A by striking to the left. On the other hand, when proceeding with the game aiming at winning the third starting hole 26, the game ball is entered into the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by striking to the right. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a non-time-saving state, the game can be progressed more advantageously by winning the third start port 26 by hitting to the right than by winning the first start port 20 by hitting to the left. . On the other hand, in the time-saving state A (slight time-saving state), winning the first starting port 20 by hitting to the left may progress the game more advantageously than winning to the third starting port 26 by hitting to the right. It should be noted that the first starting port 20 is easier to win than the third starting port 26.例文帳に追加

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, during the jackpot game, winning to the big winning hole 30 can be easily performed regardless of whether the game is played by left-handed or right-handed.

Next, determination of a special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) will be described. Pachinko game machine 1 determines a special figure variation pattern according to a different special figure variation pattern determination table for each of the non-time saving state, the time saving state A (slight time saving state), and the time saving state B (normal time saving state) (Fig. 11 and See Figure 12). The special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state A (FIG. 12 (A)) is a table in which a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected compared to the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state (FIG. 11). . The special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 12 (B)) in the time saving state B is easier to select a variation pattern with a shorter variation time than the special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 12 (A)) in the time saving state A is a table.

4. About Start Winning Command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a special figure fluctuation based on the start prize (variation display of special symbols) using the start prize command specified based on the judgment information (random number such as a jackpot random number) acquired by the start prize. It is an effect that suggests the winning probability (high possibility of winning a jackpot) for the start winning before the winning judgment just before the start of the game.

As shown in FIG. 13, the starting prize winning command generated in this embodiment includes lottery result information indicating whether it is a big hit, a normal loss, or a special loss. If it is a special loss, it also includes information as to whether it will be a trigger to be controlled to either the time saving state A or B after that. Further, the starting winning command of the present embodiment includes starting opening information indicating whether the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21 or the third starting opening 26 has won. Note that the starting winning command only needs to include the lottery result information, and it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is included in the starting winning command in addition to the lottery result information.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 29. FIG. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 14 from the ROM 83 when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, a power-on process, which will be described later, is first performed (step S001). In the power-on process, for example, access permission setting to the RAM 84, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, various flags, status, counter reset, etc. conduct. Unless otherwise specified, basically, the initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the power-on processing (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the power-on process (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 5 are updated by adding one. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various counters by normal design / special design main random number update processing (S003) Value update processing is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will not start immediately, but will start after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Processing when power is turned on]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the power-on processing (S001), first, permission setting for access to the RAM 84 is performed (S011). This enables writing and reading of information to and from the RAM 84 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 152 has been operated (whether it is ON or not) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 152 is ON (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), then it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power interruption flag is a flag that is turned ON in response to the occurrence of a power interruption.

If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), there is a possibility that the power has not been cut off normally, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power-off flag is ON (YES in S013), the checksum is calculated (S014) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power-off (S015). If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the contents stored in the RAM 84 are not normal, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the contents stored in the RAM 84 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

In step S016, processing for setting the work area of the RAM 84 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the ROM 83 and set in the work area of the RAM 84 . After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S023.

Also, in step S018, all game information stored in the RAM 84 is cleared (S018). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 initializes the working area of the RAM 84 (S019). In this initialization process, the initialization information read from the ROM 83 is set in the work area of the RAM 84 . Also, the RAM clear flag is turned ON (S020), and the ceiling count is set in the ceiling counter (S021). The RAM clear flag is a flag indicating that the RAM has been cleared. After the RAM clear flag is turned ON, it is turned OFF when the first jackpot game is played. The ceiling counter is a counter that is set to a value corresponding to the ceiling number of times (900 times) according to the RAM clearing, and then subtracted according to the variable display of the special symbol. It should be noted that the setting of the ceiling count to the ceiling counter is also performed according to the execution of the jackpot game. This point will be described in detail later. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the RAM has been cleared to the sub-control board 90 (S022). Then, the process proceeds to step S023. In step S023, as other initial settings, for example, settings of the CPU 82, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in main-side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors (first starting sensor 20a, second starting sensor 21a, third starting sensor 26a) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 , large winning slot sensor 30a, normal winning slot sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 3)) are read and stored in an output buffer of RAM 84 as winning ball information. A detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower tray full data. It is assumed that the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of each prize opening is set to a predetermined value, such as two balls for the second start opening 21, for example. However, it is possible to appropriately change how many balls are set as the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning in each prize opening.

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

After the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), and special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. After that, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S109), the first special figure reservation display 43a is controlled to display the number based on the number of special figure 1 reservation balls, which will be described later. Further, when the power supply voltage drops due to a power failure, the power failure flag is turned on accordingly. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 14). A side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output processing (S101) of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), gate passage processing (S202), which will be described later, is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process passes through the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start hole 21 or the third start hole 26, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 21a or the third start hole sensor 26a. (S203). When the game ball has not entered the second start port 21 or the third start port 26 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but the game ball has entered the second start port 21 or the third start port 26. In the case (YES in S203), the number of special 2 pending balls (number of second special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special pending provided in RAM 84) is "4" is reached (S204). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process is finished, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than "4" (NO in S204 ), and add "1" to the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (S205).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S206) it does. In the special figure 2 random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation Acquire the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random value group shown in FIG. 5 (A)), and store the acquired random values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (FIG. 3) It is stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b according to the current number of special figure 2 reservation balls.

Subsequently, a second starting winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second starting winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random value group stored in step S206. Specifically, for example, if the jackpot random number is "61248" and the symbol type random number is "199", refer to the second start port and the third start port 26 in the start winning command specific table of FIG. Then, the command "E2H04H" is specified as the second start winning command. The command consists of 2-byte information (1-byte upper command (eg, E2H) and 1-byte lower command (eg, 04H)). In the starting winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit hexadecimal command is information specifying the type of the command (that it is the starting winning command). In addition, the value of the lower digit in the upper command is the starting point information that designates the type of starting point (whether the first starting point 20 wins, the second starting point 21 or the third starting point 26 wins). is. Also, the low-order command of two digits in hexadecimal is lottery result information. It should be noted that the rules regarding such a starting prize winning command are only examples, and can be arbitrarily changed.

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

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 20a (S209). When the game ball has not won the first start port 20 (NO in S209), the process is finished, but when the game ball has won the first start port 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is reserved. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S210). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (NO in S210 ), and add "1" to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls (S211).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S212) it does. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), like the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , Obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 5 (A)), and obtain the obtained random value Stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls among the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (FIG. 3).

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first starting winning command identification process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is identified using the starting winning command identification table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random value group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the first start winning command is referenced by referring to the first start opening in the starting winning command specific table of FIG. to specify the command "E1H01H". Lottery result information is included in the identified first start winning command.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 to the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and finishes the process. In addition, in this embodiment, when the first starting winning command indicating that it is a special losing is output to the sub-control board 90, the game control microcomputer 81 suggests shifting to a time saving state as a look-ahead effect. An effect (for example, an effect of displaying on the display screen 7a a predetermined image suggesting transition to the time-saving state) is executed.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the game is waiting for normal symbol fluctuation (S221). Normal symbol variation standby is a state in which the normal symbol variation display is not being executed nor the auxiliary game is being executed. If it is not in normal design fluctuation standby (NO in S221), this process is finished immediately, but if it is in normal design fluctuation standby (YES in S221), normal design random number acquisition processing (S222) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S222), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 5B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM84.

[Normal Operation Process] After the sensor detection process (S104), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S105) shown in FIG. In the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the power tube 22 is in operation (S301). If the electronic chew is not in operation (NO in S301), then it is determined whether or not normal symbols are being stopped (from the start to the end of the normal symbol stop time) (S302). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (NO in S302), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S303). If it is not during the variable display of normal symbols (NO in S303), then it is determined whether or not there is a normal symbol random number stored before the hit determination acquired in step S222 (S304). If there is no normal pattern random number stored (NO in S304), this process ends.

In step S304, if the normal symbol random number is stored (YES in S304), hit determination processing (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), if it is a non-time-saving state, it is determined whether or not it hits based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the non-time-saving state (see the non-time-saving state column of the table shown in FIG. 10 (A)) Then, it is determined whether or not it hits based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the time saving state A (see the column of the time saving state A in the table shown in FIG. 10 (A)), and if it is the time saving state B, for the time saving state B It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table (see the column of time saving state B in the table shown in FIG. 10(A)). Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination process in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "normal losing symbol" is set, and if "winning", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S307). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S307), referring to the normal design fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a variation pattern. If the game state is the time-saving state A, the normal symbol variation pattern in which the normal symbol variation time is 50 seconds is selected. If the game state is the time saving state B, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 0.5 seconds is selected.

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

If it is during the fluctuation display of the normal design in the above step S303 (YES in S303), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S311), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S311), the variable display of normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S312). Then, a normal symbol variation stop command for informing the sub-control board 90 of normal symbol variation stop is set (S313), and a normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 10B) is set. (S314) to finish this processing.

In addition, if the stop display of the normal design in the above-described step S302 (YES in S302), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set in step S314 has passed (S315), and has passed. If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S316), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S316)), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S316)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern for the non-time-saving state (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 10(C)) is set as the open pattern of the electric tube 22 . If it is in the time saving state A, the opening pattern for the time saving state A (see electric chew open TBL2 in FIG. 10(C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 . If it is in the time saving state B, the opening pattern for the time saving state B (see the electric chew opening TBL3 in FIG. 10(C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 . Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S317, the electric tube 22 is operated (S318).

Also, if the electric tube 22 is in operation in the above-described step S301 (YES in S301), then it is determined whether or not the operation time of the electric tube 22 has elapsed (S319). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S319), the operation of the electric chew 22 is ended (S320).

[Special Action Processing] After the normal action processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 81 performs special action processing (S106) shown in FIG. In the special action process (S106), the process relating to the special symbol display 41 and the big winning device (big winning device 31) is divided into five stages, and "special action statuses 1, 2, 3, 4" are assigned to each of these stages. assigning. Then, if the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S901), a special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "2" (NO in S901) , YES in S903), special symbol fluctuation process (S904) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "3" (NO in both S901 and S903, YES in S905), special symbol determination process (S906 ) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4" (NO in all of S901, S903, and S905), a special electric accessory process (S908) is performed as a jackpot game. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls is "0" (S1001). And, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21 or the third start port 26 If not, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "0" (S1007). And, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20, already It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013). NO), the standby screen setting process (S1014) is performed. In the standby screen setting process (S1014), after a predetermined standby time has elapsed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set.

In step S1001, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1001), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21 or the third start port 26 ( If there is one or more special figure 2 reservation information), special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1002) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1003) described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (S1005). In this way, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1006) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, the second start port 21 or the third start port 26 There is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20, but there is one memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start gate 20 (reservation information of special figure 1) If there is more than, special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1008) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1009) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (S1011). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1012) includes the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on variation time) is included.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when there is no acquired special figure 2 relation random number (in the case of YES in S1001). That is, the special figure 2 lottery is executed with priority over the special figure 1 lottery.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1101 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) Read the counter value. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) read out.

Next, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S1102). If the variable probability flag is ON (YES in S1102), the process proceeds to step S1105. If the variable probability flag is not ON (NO in S1102), the value of the ceiling counter is decremented by 1 (S1103), the value of the ceiling counter is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1104), and the process proceeds to step S1105. move on. The value of the ceiling counter set here is included in the fluctuation start command. As a result, it is possible to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 91 information such as the pattern variation reaching the ceiling number of times and the remaining lottery number of times until reaching the ceiling number of times.

Next, a big hit determination table (FIG. 6A) is set (S1105), and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the set big hit determination table (S1106). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1106) is "jackpot", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1107), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and shown in FIG. 6(B). The jackpot symbol type (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1108). After judging the jackpot pattern type (S1108), the special pattern stop pattern data corresponding to the jackpot pattern type (see FIG. 6(B)) is set in the special pattern buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1109) and the process is finished. .

On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1106), it is "losing", so the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and stored in the losing symbol type determination table shown in FIG. Based on this, the lost pattern type (type of lost) is determined (S1111). After determining the type of lost pattern (S1111), it is determined whether or not the type of the lost pattern is special loss (time saving loss) (S1112). If it is a special loss (YES in S1112), after performing the processing of step S1113, the special figure stop design data (see FIG. 6 (C)) corresponding to the loss design classification is set in the special figure classification buffer provided in the RAM84 (S1114) to finish the process.

In step S1113, along with acquiring the number of times of working hours corresponding to the game state and the type of losing design based on the losing pattern type determination table (FIG. 8), the acquired number of times of working hours is stored in a predetermined number of times of working hours storage area provided in RAM84. set. Specifically, for example, when it is a non-time saving state and the type of the losing pattern is a losing pattern D, the losing pattern type determination table for the non-time saving state (FIG. 8 (A)) is referred to, and the number of times of time saving "100" is set in the RAM 84; Also, for example, in the time saving state, when the type of the losing pattern is the losing pattern D, the losing pattern type determination table for the time saving state (FIG. 8B) is referred to, and the time saving number of times "900" is stored in the RAM 84. set.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) Because the flow of processing is the same A summary description will be given with reference to FIG. 23 . As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state A (S1301).

If it is time saving state A (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), referring to the table for the jackpot in the time saving state A (the part corresponding to the jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 12 (A)), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label -TRND- T1 value) to select a special figure variation pattern based on (S1303). As shown in FIG. 12(A), when the special figure variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

In the case of a big hit, the special figure variation pattern is associated with a variation effect, and when the special figure variation pattern is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, SP reach is executed in the variation performance based on the special figure variation pattern P21, and normal reach is performed in the variation performance based on the special figure variation pattern P22 (refer to the remarks column of the table shown in FIG. 12 (A) ). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reaching than normal reach, and the table is distributed so that the winning probability (high possibility of winning a jackpot) is higher than normal reach rate is set. In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

Also, in step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), the table for losing during the time saving state A (the part corresponding to the losing of the table shown in FIG. 12A) is referred to, and the variation pattern Select a special figure variation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1304). That is, a special figure variation pattern corresponding to the lost design is selected. It should be noted that, in the selection of the special figure variation pattern related to the losing pattern, whether or not reach (reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random value) is also referred to.

Also, in step S1301, when it is determined that it is not the time saving state A (NO in S1301), it is determined whether or not it is the time saving state B (S1305). If it is time saving state B (YES in S1305), according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state B shown in FIG. If neither the time saving state A nor the time saving state B (both NO in S1301 and S1305), that is, if it is a non-time saving state, according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time saving state shown in FIG. 11, the special figure fluctuation pattern (S1309 to S1311). In the selection of the special figure variation pattern in the time saving state B and the non-time saving state, the process is performed in the same flow as the time saving state A except that the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table according to the game state.

After performing the selection of the special figure variation pattern as described above, set the selected special figure variation pattern (S1312) and finish this process. The information of the special figure variation pattern set in step S1312 is included in the variation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S904), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12) has elapsed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this processing ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special action status is set to "3" (S1503). Subsequently, after performing the game state management process (S1504) at the end of the special symbol variation, which will be described later, the special symbol stop symbol data set for the special symbol variation display (see FIGS. 6B and 6C). (S1505) After performing other processing such as stopping at the pattern (jackpot pattern, losing pattern) according to (S1505), this processing is finished.

[Special Symbol Fluctuation Completion Game State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. For example, the process proceeds to step S1516, but if it is the time saving state B, it is determined whether or not the special symbol to stop the variation is related to the special figure 2 (S1512). If it is not a special figure 2 stop, the process proceeds to step S1516, but if it is a special figure 2 stop, the value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1 (S1513), Whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1514). If the value of the time saving counter is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1516, but if the value of the time saving counter is "0" (YES in S1514), the time saving flag is turned OFF to end the time saving state (S1515) , the process proceeds to step S1516.

Here, the time saving counter is a counter which is set to a value corresponding to the number of time saving times of the time saving state to be started when the time saving state is started, and is subtracted according to the variable display of the special pattern during the time saving state. As described above, in the time saving state B, the value of the time saving counter is subtracted only in accordance with the symbol variation related to the special figure 2. Therefore, in this form, the time saving state B can be terminated according to the pattern variation of the special figure 2.

In step S1516, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is the time saving state A. If it is not the time saving state A, the process proceeds to step S1520. (S1517), it is determined whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1518). If the value of the time saving counter is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1520, but if the value of the time saving counter is "0" (YES in S1518), the time saving flag is turned OFF to end the time saving state (S1519) , go to step S1520. That is, the time saving state A can be terminated according to the symbol variation of the special figure 1 or can be terminated according to the symbol variation of the special figure 2.

In step S1520, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the ceiling counter is "0". If the ceiling counter is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1523. While turning ON the flag (S1521), the predetermined number of times of time saving (1200 times) is set to the time saving counter (S1522), and the process proceeds to step S1523. That is, in this embodiment, the time saving state can be set in response to the number of times (unspecified number of times) of pattern variations (that is, lottery results) that does not trigger the execution of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined ceiling number of times.

In step S1523, the game control microcomputer 81 performs game state flag update processing. In the game state flag update process, the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 25, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" if it is a non-time saving state, if it is a time saving state A it is set to "2", if it is a time saving state B " 3”. If the time saving flag is OFF, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" because it is in a non-time saving state. Further, if the time saving flag is turned ON based on the fact that the ceiling counter is "0", the value of the game state flag is set to "3" because it is the time saving state B. In addition, in the game state flag update process (S1516), the game state designation command including the updated game state flag information (that is, the current game state information) is set in the output buffer of the RAM84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the performance mode according to the current game state.

By the game state management processing (S1504) at the end of this special symbol variation, in this form, control is performed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state based on the fact that the number of special symbol fluctuations has reached the upper limit of the number of time saving times. The control from the time saving state to the non-working time saving state based on the fact that the number of times of this special figure fluctuation has reached the upper limit of the number of times of working hours is made in the last special figure fluctuation in the time saving state. That is, in the final symbol variation in the time saving state, when the special symbol variation is completed and the special symbol is stopped, the state is shifted to the non-time saving state. In addition, in this form, by the game state management processing (S1504) at the end of the special symbol variation, control to the time saving state B is performed based on the number of times of the special symbol variation reaching the ceiling number of times. The control to the time saving state B based on reaching the ceiling number of times is performed by special figure fluctuations reaching the ceiling number of times. That is, in the symbol variation reaching the ceiling number of times, the special symbol variation is completed, and when the special symbol is stopped, the time saving state B is entered. In addition, the control to the time saving state B of 1200 times based on reaching the ceiling number of times is a non-time saving state (normal game state), time saving state A (slight time saving state), time saving state B (normal working time saving state) Any game It is also possible from the state.

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special symbol confirmation process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (see FIGS. 11 and 12) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process is terminated immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a game state management process at the time of special symbol determination, which will be described later, is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special action status is set to "4" (S1604). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 resets the game state (S1606). Specifically, if the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and if the time saving flag is ON, it is turned OFF. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the normal probability state and non-time saving state.

Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command (see FIG. 7) is set (S1607), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 7 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of a large winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening is opened during the special game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Note that the setting of the release pattern (the set of data corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), the jackpot game is not started, so the special action status is set to "1" (S1619), and this process is finished.

[Special symbol determination game state management process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol determination game state management process (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF (S1701). If the time saving flag is not OFF, the process proceeds to step S1705, but if the time saving flag is OFF, then it is determined whether or not the type of the losing pattern is a special loss (time saving loss) (S1702). If it is not a special loss (NO in S1702), the process proceeds to step S1705, but if it is a special loss (YES in S1702), the time saving flag is turned ON (S1703). Thereby, determination (time saving determination) of whether to control to a time saving state is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the time saving state is set according to the stop display of the special loss in the non time saving state. In addition, a predetermined number of times of time saving corresponding to the special losing pattern is set in the time saving counter (S1704), and the process proceeds to step S1705. The time saving frequency set here is the time saving frequency stored in the time saving frequency storage area of the RAM 84 in step S1113 of the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). The time saving state and the number of time saving times set in this process are not the game state (time saving state, non-time saving state) at the time the process is performed, but the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination It corresponds to the game state at the time when the process (S1008) is performed.

In addition, the game state is controlled to the time saving state by executing steps S1703 and S1704. The time saving state is terminated by establishment of any end condition, that is, the special figure variation of a predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times) is performed, or the next jackpot game is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the time saving state may be controlled even when the game is lost. In addition, in this form, it is limited to when it is a non-work-time-saving state (when YES at step S1701) to be controlled by the time-saving state based on loss.

In step S1705, the game control microcomputer 81 performs game state flag update processing. In the game state flag update process (S1705), the value of the game state flag is set to "1" if it is a non-time saving state, is set to "2" if it is a time saving state A, and is set to "2" if it is a time saving state B. 3” (see table in FIG. 25). If the time saving flag is OFF, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" because it is in a non-time saving state. Also, if the time saving flag is turned ON based on the special loss, the value of the game state flag corresponding to the time saving state set according to the special loss is set (see FIG. 8). Specifically, if the time saving flag is turned ON based on the stop display of the lost patterns B, C, and D, the time saving state is set to the non-working time saving state at the start of the pattern variation, so the value of the game state flag to "2". If the time-saving state is set at the start of the pattern variation and the time-saving flag is turned ON based on the stop display of the losing pattern A, the value of the game state flag is set to "3" because it is the time-saving state B.例文帳に追加If the time-saving state is set at the start of the symbol variation, and the time-saving flag is turned ON based on the stop display of the losing symbols B, C, and D, the value of the game state flag is set to "2" because it is the time-saving state A. do. In addition, in the game state flag update process (S1705), the game state designation command including the updated game state flag information (that is, the current game state information) is set in the output buffer of the RAM84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the performance mode according to the current game state.

In this form, control to the time saving state based on the special loss is performed in the game state management process (S1602) at the time of this special design determination. The time saving state based on the special loss is set when the time saving flag is OFF, but is not set when the time saving flag is ON. In other words, when it is already in the time saving state, it is designed not to be controlled to the time saving state based on the special loss. However, in this form, before the game state management processing (S1602) at the time of special design determination, the game state management processing at the end of special design fluctuation (S1504) is executable. For this reason, among the symbol variations that are started in the time saving state, in the last symbol variation (symbol variation that reaches the upper limit number of executions of the time saving state), before the special symbol determination game state management process (S1602), The game state is a non-time saving state (time saving flag is OFF). Therefore, in the final symbol variation in the time saving state, since the time saving determination is performed in the non-time saving state, it may be controlled to the time saving state based on the special loss.

[Special Electric Accessory Process (Jackpot Game)] The special electric accessory process is a process for executing a jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 28, in the special electric accessary product process (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the big prize device 31 has been completely opened in the jackpot game in which the player has won.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 30 is being opened (that is, whether or not the big winning device 31 is being opened) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), whether or not the time has come to open the big winning opening 30, that is, whether the time for opening the big winning opening has passed and the time has come to start opening the big winning opening 30, or , and whether or not the interval time between openings has elapsed and the time for starting the next opening has arrived (S2003).

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

In step S2002, if the large winning opening 30 is open (YES in S2002), whether or not the number of winnings to the large winning opening 30 in the unit opening game has reached the specified maximum number of winnings (10 in this embodiment). (S2005). If the specified winning number has not been reached (NO in S2005), whether or not the time has come to close the big winning gate 30 (i.e., the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 7) has passed since the big winning gate 30 was opened. or not) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the big winning opening 30 has not passed (NO in S2006), this processing is finished.

On the other hand, if the prescribed number of prizes has been reached (YES in S2005) or if the opening time of the big prize opening 30 has passed (YES in S2006), one of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If so, the big winning opening 30 is closed (blocked) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening open counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening open counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process ends as it is to start the next release.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command (see FIG. 7) is set to end the jackpot game (S2010), and the jackpot ending is started (S2011). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2012).

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in step S2001), since opening of the jackpot game opening 30 has been completed, it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed ( S2013), if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag and jackpot flag are turned OFF (S2014, S2015), and the special action status is set to "1" (S2016). Furthermore, a value (900 times) corresponding to the ceiling count is set in the ceiling counter (S2017), and the later-described game state setting process (S2018) is performed. That is, in this embodiment, the count value of the non-specific number of times counted by the ceiling counter is reset according to the execution of the jackpot game. Also, if the RAM clear flag is ON (YES in S2019), it is turned OFF (S2020), and this processing ends. Therefore, by the RAM clear flag, it is possible to grasp whether or not a jackpot game has been performed after power-on with RAM clear.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state setting process (S2018), first, the winning pattern (jackpot pattern) that triggered the execution of this jackpot game is a pattern related to the probability variable jackpot (see FIG. 7). ) (S2101). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2103, but if the determination result is YES, the variable probability flag is turned ON (S2102) and the process proceeds to step S2103. By turning on the probability variation flag, it is controlled to a high probability state. The high probability state ends when the next jackpot game is executed. In step S2103, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2103). Subsequently, the number of times of working hours (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the type of winning design is set in the working hours counter (S2104), and the process proceeds to step S2105. By executing steps S2103 and S2104, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes the time saving state B. The time-saving state B is ended by establishment of either end condition that the special figure variation of the predetermined upper limit number of executions (time-saving number of times) is performed, or that the next jackpot game is executed. In this process, the time saving state is set by executing steps S2103 and S2104. In addition, when it is a probability variable jackpot, the number of times of time saving is set to "10000". Therefore, in the case of the variable probability jackpot, the high probability state and the time saving state B continue substantially until the next jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, in the case of a normal jackpot, the number of times of time saving is set to "100". Therefore, in the case of a normal jackpot, the time saving state B continues until the next jackpot game is executed or the special figure variation is performed 100 times.

In step S2105, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state flag update process. In the game state flag update process (S2105), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. Specifically, in this game state flag update process (S2105), since it is time saving state B after the jackpot game, the value of the game state flag is set to "3" (see the table in FIG. 25). In addition, in the game state flag update process (S2105), the game state designation command including the updated game state flag information (that is, the current game state information) is set in the output buffer of the RAM84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

6. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 33. FIG. Note that a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94 .

[Sub-control main processing] When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the program of the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 30 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example of a method for updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In command transmission processing (S4004), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. FIG. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 7a (display unit) according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 100, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 (executes various sound effects using sound), and controls the lamp. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are caused to emit light via the substrate 107 (executing various light emitting effects by light emission), and the board movable body 15 is operated (executing various movable body effects by actions). do. In this way, various productions (variation production, suspension production, movable body production, operation production, pre-reading production, other advance notice production, opening production accompanying special game, open game production, ending production, customer waiting production, production mode control, etc.) is realized.

The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM94. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 31, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable body control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation of an operation unit such as the effect button detection switch 63a or the select button detection switch 64a that the player can operate is detected, and a command is set or data for effect is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 are caused to emit light at the timing suitable for the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process, etc., which will be described later. Therefore, the light emission data (lamp data) is output to the lamp control board 107 . That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable body control process, based on the performance data created in the input process, the performance data creation process, etc., which will be described later, the movable bodies such as the board movable body 15 are driven at a predetermined timing to perform a movable body performance. Output data. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the movable body effect by operating the board movable body 15 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

[10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 32, after performing the received command analysis process (S4201) described later, effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), effect data creation process (S4204) is performed sequentially.

In effect timer update processing, the timer for measuring the time for each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 63 and the select button 64 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 67) is created and output to the audio control board 106 based on the processing results of the input process and received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] In the received command analysis processing (S4201), first, as shown in FIG. If it is received, the fluctuation effect start processing (S4402) is performed.

In the fluctuation production start process (S4402), if it is determined that the fluctuation start command is received, as the fluctuation start command reception processing, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command, the production pattern of the special figure fluctuation production ( A sub-variation pattern) is selected, information on the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation effect start command including information on the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation start command is SP fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation or SP losing fluctuation), select a sub fluctuation pattern that performs SP reach, and the fluctuation production start command corresponding to the sub fluctuation pattern Set to output buffer. In addition, if the symbol variation related to the received variation start command is based on a special loss, it is controlled to a time saving state, or if the non-specific number reaches the ceiling number of times It is controlled to a time saving state In the case that it is, information for executing a predetermined normal time-saving rush performance suggesting it is included in the variable performance start command. Thereby, when it is controlled to the time-saving state according to the arrival at the special loss or the ceiling number of times, it is possible to execute the normal time-saving rush production corresponding to this. Furthermore, when the pattern variation related to the received variation start command is based on a special loss, when it is controlled to the time saving state, if the production is performed according to the time saving number of times in the time saving state, the production is included in the variable presentation start command. As a result, it is also possible to execute a normal time-saving approach production, which will be described later.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs fluctuation production end processing (S4404). In the fluctuation production end processing (S4404), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the output buffer of the RAM94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command is received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4406). In the opening effect selection process (S4406), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting the opening performance in the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 for performance.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4408). In the ending effect selection process (S4408), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 for effect.

Subsequently, as other processing (S4411), processing based on received commands other than the above commands (for example, setting the value of the game state status indicating the current game state based on the game state designation command to grasp the game state processing, etc.) to end the received command analysis processing.

7. Flow of game in this embodiment Next, the flow of progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko game machine 1 is activated with the flags and the like set to the initial state by power input accompanied by the operation of the RAM clear switch 152 . That is, when the game is started in a state in which the specific power supply condition in which the RAM is cleared according to the power-on is established, the game state is a non-time-saving state (normal game state). Furthermore, the probability variation function is also not activated and is in the normal probability state. When the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the specific power supply condition established, it is preferable to proceed with the game by striking to the right so that the game ball enters the third start hole 26 first. Then, when a game ball wins the third starting port 26, a lottery of the special figure 2 is performed, and a big hit may be won based on this.

The jackpot based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state includes a confirmation jackpot and a normal jackpot. When a variable probability jackpot is won, after a 10R jackpot game is played, the machine is controlled to a high probability state and time saving state B (ordinary time saving state, until the next time). This state continues until the next big winning game is executed. On the other hand, when the normal jackpot is won, after the 10R jackpot game is played, the game is controlled to the normal probability state and time saving state B (normal time saving state, time saving count 100 times). This state is continued until the next jackpot game is executed or the number of pattern variations (unspecified number of times) in which the lottery results are lost continues for the number of time-saving times.

On the other hand, the lottery result of the special figure 2 based on the ball entering the third starting port 26 is more likely to be lost than the jackpot winning. Also, the lottery result of the special figure 2 based on the ball entering the third start port 26 may be a special loss (time saving loss). Then, if the special losing pattern is a losing pattern B, it is controlled to a time saving state A (slight time saving state) with a time saving number of times of 500 times. If it is a losing pattern D, the number of times of time saving is controlled to 100 times of time saving state A (slight time saving state). That is, it is controlled to the time-saving state A (slight time-saving state) in which the number of times of time-saving differs according to the pattern of the special losing.

In the time saving state A (slight time saving state), the second starting port 21 is in a difficult-to-enter state. Therefore, the goal is to enter the ball into the first starting hole 20 or the third starting hole 26 . Here, the first starting hole 20 is a starting hole into which a game ball is more likely to enter than the third starting hole 26.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is preferable to proceed with the game by hitting left in the time saving state A (slight time saving state). When the game is played left-handed and the game ball wins the first start hole 20, the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed, and a big win may be won based on this. Even in the lottery of special figure 1 in the time saving state A (slight time saving state), it is possible to win a confirmation jackpot or a normal jackpot.

On the other hand, the lottery result of the special figure 1 based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 is more likely to be lost than the jackpot winning. Moreover, the lottery result of the special figure 1 based on the entrance ball to the 1st starting port 20 in the time saving state A (slight time saving state) may be a special loss. However, in the time saving state A (slight time saving state), when the number of remaining time saving times is two or more, even if it is a special loss, the game state is not controlled to the time saving state based on this, and the time saving state The counting of the remaining number of times of shortening of working hours is continued while A (slightly shortening of working hours state) is maintained. However, when the remaining number of times of time saving is one time, that is, when the lottery result in the last one pattern variation in the time saving state A (slight time saving state) is a special loss, the subsequent game state is the time saving The number of times is controlled to the time saving state B (normal working time saving state) of 900 times.

In the time-saving state B (normal time-saving state), it is possible for the second starting port 21 to frequently enter the ball-enterable state, so it is preferable to proceed with the game by hitting left. Then, when the game progresses with left-handed hitting and the game ball wins the second start hole 21, a lottery of the special figure 2 is performed, and a big hit may be won based on this. Even in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state B (normal working time saving state), it is possible to win a confirmation jackpot or a normal jackpot.

On the other hand, the lottery result of the special figure 2 based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 is more likely to be lost than the jackpot winning. In addition, the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the time saving state B (normal working time saving state) may be a special loss. However, in the time saving state B (ordinary time saving state), when the number of remaining time saving times is two or more, the game state is not controlled to the time saving state based on this even if there is a special loss. When a jackpot is not won in a time saving state B (ordinary time saving state) in which the number of times of time saving is 900 times, the unspecified number of times reaches the ceiling number of times while the time saving state B (normal time saving state) continues. That is, according to having reached|attained the number of times of ceiling, the number of times of time saving is controlled to the time saving state B (normal time saving state) of 1200 times. As a result, it is possible to aim at winning a jackpot while continuing the time-saving state B (normal time-saving state).

Then, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the probability variable jackpot is achieved, the high probability state and the time saving state B (normal time saving state) are continued until the next jackpot. On the other hand, when it is a normal jackpot, it is controlled to the normal probability state and the time saving state B (normal time saving state) of 100 time saving times. In this way, in the lottery of special figure 2, as long as the jackpot continues to be won, without significantly reducing the game ball on hand in the time saving state B (normal time saving state), the player who mainly draws the lottery of special figure 2 Favorable situation continues.

If the jackpot is not won in the time-saving state B (normal time-saving state) after the normal jackpot, and the lottery result in the last one pattern change is a special loss, the number of time-saving times is 900 in the subsequent game state. It is controlled to the time saving state A (slight time saving state). For this reason, the game is played again with the left hand, aiming for a big hit based on the lottery of the special figure 1. - 特許庁

Depending on the lottery result of the number of times of time saving state B (normal time saving state) after the normal jackpot (100 times) and the last one pattern variation of the time saving state B (normal time saving state) is a special loss The sum of the number of times of time saving (900 times) in the time saving state A (slight time saving state) set is the number of times of the ceiling number (900 times) or more. That is, once in the time saving state A (slight time saving state) after the jackpot game is executed, the number of time saving times is 1200 times in response to the unspecified number of times reaching the ceiling number of time saving state B (normal time saving state) controlled to

It should be noted that, when the game is started in a state where the specific power supply condition is established, it is also possible to proceed with the game by hitting left instead of hitting the game ball to the right to enter the third starting port 26 . However, when the game ball is not entered into the third starting hole 26 and is entered into the first starting hole 20 by striking to the left, the special figure 1 lottery is performed. When starting with this specific power supply condition established, if the third starting port 26 is not won and the loss continues in the special drawing 1 lottery related to the winning of the first starting port 20, the ceiling number of times It is not controlled to the time saving state B (normal working time saving state) until it reaches. That is, when it is started in a state in which the specific power supply condition is established, the time saving state A (slight time saving state) that is controlled according to the winning of the third start port 26 and the lottery result being a special loss By going through, it is possible to shift to the time saving state B (normal working time saving state) earlier than when the third start port 26 is not won.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting of the number of ceiling times (set of the ceiling counter) is performed when the specific power condition is satisfied (RAM clear) in response to power-on, and when the jackpot game is executed. is performed on In addition, when the specific power supply condition is established in response to power-on, the game can be progressed while avoiding the winning of the third starting port 26, or the winning of the third starting port 26 and receiving the special figure 2 lottery. It is also possible to proceed with the game. Differences between these cases will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 shows a case where, after the ceiling number of times is set, the ceiling number of times is reached by successive lottery results that are not big wins.

FIG. 35(a) is a time chart when the number of symbol variations after the jackpot game reaches the ceiling number. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ceiling number of times is set to 900 times according to the jackpot game. In addition, the number of times of time saving in the normal time saving state after the normal jackpot is 100 times. In this 100 times normal time saving state, we aim to enter the second start port 21 in the state where it is possible to enter, and will receive the lottery of special figure 2. If you do not win a jackpot in the normal time-saving state 100 times, the final lottery result may be a special loss. And, based on this special loss, it is controlled to a slight time-saving state of 900 times of time-savings. Since the second starting port 21 is difficult to enter in the short time state, the lottery of the special figure 1 will be received at the first starting port 20 which is easier to enter than the third starting port 26. - 特許庁In addition, in the slightly reduced working hours state, when the remaining number of reduced working hours is two or more, the control to the normal reduced working hours state is not performed in response to the special loss in the lottery result. Therefore, when the jackpot is not won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the short time state, the non-specified number of times reaches the ceiling number of times. That is, the non-specific number of times in the normal probability state after the jackpot game reaches the ceiling number of times. Then, when the non-specific number of times in the normal probability state after the jackpot game reaches the ceiling number of times, it is controlled to the normal time-saving state of 1200 times.

Thus, in the pachinko game machine 1, control is performed according to the number of time reductions in the normal time reduction state in the normal probability state after the jackpot game and the last lottery result of the normal time reduction state being a special loss. The sum of the number of time reductions in the minute time reduction state is equal to or greater than the ceiling number of times. For this reason, after the big win game, it is necessary to receive the lottery 900 times, which is the ceiling number of times, as shown in FIG.

FIG. 35(b) is a time chart when the number of times of pattern variation reaches the ceiling number in the state without lottery of special figure 2 after the power is turned on with RAM clearing. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1, the ceiling number of times is set to 900 times in response to power-on accompanied by RAM clearing. After power-on with RAM clear, it is in a non-time-saving state. In this state, even if the first starting port 20 is made to win and the lottery of the special figure 1 is received, it is not controlled to the time saving state in response to the special loss. Therefore, when the special figure 2 lottery is avoided without winning the third start port 26, the unspecified number of times of the special figure 1 lottery that is not a big hit reaches the ceiling number of times. Then, according to the non-specific number of times in the normal probability state after power-on with RAM clear has reached the ceiling number of times, it is controlled to the normal time saving state of 1200 times.

Thus, in the pachinko game machine 1, in the non-time-saving state after turning on the power with RAM clearing, if there is no lottery of the special figure 2, until it is controlled to the normal time-saving state according to the lottery result that is not a big hit, As shown in FIG. 35(b), it is necessary to receive the lottery 900 times, which is the ceiling number of times.

FIG. 35(c) is a time chart when the number of times of pattern variation reaches the ceiling number in the state with lottery of special figure 2 after the power is turned on with RAM clearing. As shown in FIG. 35(c), after the power is turned on with RAM clearing, first of all, the third start port 26 is made to win, and when the special figure 2 lottery is received, the lottery result is a special loss. be. For this reason, it is controlled from the non-time-saving state to the slight time-saving state according to the special loss. The number of times of time saving in the slightly time saving state is set to 500 times, 300 times, and 100 times according to the losing pattern related to the special losing. The number of times of time saving in this slight time saving state is the number of times less than the ceiling number of times.

Since the second starting port 21 is in a difficult ball-entering state in the slightly short time state, the lottery of the special figure 1 is received by winning the first starting port 20 which is easier to enter than the third starting port 26.例文帳に追加becomes. In addition, in the slightly reduced working hours state, when the remaining number of reduced working hours is two or more, the control to the normal reduced working hours state is not performed in response to the special loss in the lottery result. However, when the final lottery result in the slightly reduced working hours state is a special loss, the number of times of reduced working hours is controlled to the normal reduced working hours state of 900 times accordingly. 900 times, which is the number of times of time saving in the normal time saving state set here, is the remaining number of times up to the ceiling number of times when it is set (the difference between the ceiling number of times and the unspecified number of times after setting the ceiling number of times). . For this reason, it is possible to proceed with the game in the normal time-saving state of 900 times of time-savings until reaching the ceiling number of times. That is, in the pachinko game machine 1, in the non-time-saving state after power-on with RAM clear, when there is a lottery of special figure 2, as shown in FIG. It is possible to control to the normal time saving state according to the lottery result which is not a big hit.

Specifically, when it is controlled to a slight time-saving state of 100 times of time-savings according to the lottery result based on the first entry into the third start port 26, then the 101st time, which is less than the ceiling number of times (900 times) is controlled to the normal time-saving state of 900 times of time-saving times in response to the fact that the lottery result is a special loss. In addition, when controlled to a slight time-saving state of 300 times of the number of times of time reduction according to the lottery result based on the first ball entering the third start port 26, after that, the lottery result of the 301st time, which is less than the ceiling number of times, is a special loss. It is controlled to the normal time-saving state of 900 times of time-savings according to a certain thing. In addition, when controlled to a slight time-saving state of 500 times of the number of times of time reduction according to the lottery result based on the first ball entering the third start port 26, after that, the lottery result of the 501st time, which is less than the ceiling number of times, is a special loss. It is controlled to the normal time-saving state of 900 times of time-savings according to a certain thing.

In this way, in the pachinko game machine 1, when there is a lottery for the special figure 2 after turning on the power with RAM clearing, the number of lotteries after turning on the power with RAM clearing reaches the ceiling number. It is controllable to a time-saving state. That is, in this pachinko game machine 1, when there is a ball entering the third start port 26 after turning on the power with RAM clearing, it is controlled to the normal time saving state earlier than reaching the ceiling number of times. It has a new gameplay. Therefore, the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can proceed with the game with great anticipation after turning on the power with clearing the RAM. Specifically, a player can play a game with the pachinko game machine 1 with high expectations immediately after the opening of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1, after turning on the power with RAM clearing, when there is a ball entering the third starting port 26, the number of lotteries is less than when there is no ball entering the third starting port 26. It can be controlled to normal working hours. As a result, the pachinko game machine 1 has a new game property that the normal time-saving state can be reached earlier than reaching the ceiling number of times by hitting the game ball aiming at the third starting port 26. - 特許庁

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when a ball is entered into the third start port 26 after the power is turned on with RAM clearing, the game machine 1 shifts to the normal time-saving state according to the lottery with the number of lotteries smaller than that after the jackpot game. and controllable. That is, after turning on the power with clearing the RAM, when a ball is entered into the third start port 26, the number of lotteries is less than after the jackpot game, which requires 900 lottery times to reach the ceiling number of times. It can be controlled to normal working hours. Therefore, after power-on with RAM clearing, it has a new game property that the normal time-saving state can be reached earlier than after the jackpot game is played. Therefore, the player can play a game with the pachinko game machine 1 with greater expectations immediately after the opening of the pachinko parlor.

8. Effect example in this form 8-1. Effect Mode Next, examples of effects in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 39. FIG. First, the presentation mode will be explained. The production mode is a mode of production using the image display device 7, the speaker 67, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the like. The background images and the like are different, and the variable production using the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R is also executed in a manner corresponding to the production mode.

The effect modes of this embodiment include a daytime background mode in which a normal daytime background image shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B is displayed, and a night background mode in which a night background image shown in FIG. mode is included.

The daytime background mode (FIGS. 36 (A) and (B)) is when the second start port 21 is in a difficult state to enter, that is, a non-time-saving state (normal game state) or a slight time-saving state (time-saving state A ) is the production mode that is set in the case of That is, the daytime background mode is an effect mode set in a state in which the game is progressed aiming at the first starting port 20 or the third starting port 26 .

FIG. 36(A) shows an example of an image displayed on the display screen 7a in the non-time saving state. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1, it is advantageous to proceed with the game by aiming at the third starting port 26 by hitting to the right in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 can display the right hitting notification image GA for notifying that the game should be played with the right hitting in order to aim at the third starting hole 26 on the upper right part of the display screen 7a. . In addition, when a lamp or the like that can instruct right-handed or left-handed players is provided on the display device 40, it is preferable that the lamp also displays a display that allows the game to proceed advantageously in each game state. Specifically, when there is a right-handed lamp for instructing right-handed hitting in the indicator kind 40, the game control microcomputer 81 preferably lights the right-handed lamp in a non-time saving state.

FIG. 36(B) shows an example of an image displayed on the display screen 7a in the short time state. In the non-time-saving state, it is advantageous to proceed with the game aiming at the first starting port 20 by striking to the left. Therefore, the right hitting notification image GA is not displayed. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, an upper limit number of times of execution (number of times of time saving) is set in a slight time saving state. Therefore, in the slight time reduction state, in order to suggest the end time of the slight time reduction state, the production control microcomputer 91 can display the remaining number of times display GB capable of suggesting the remaining number of times of the time reduction in the lower right part of the display screen 7a. be. In addition, as a display capable of suggesting the remaining number of times of time saving, the number of times of pattern variations that have already been executed during the slight time saving state may be displayed.

The night background mode (FIG. 36(C)) is an effect mode set in the normal time saving state (time saving state B). In other words, it is an effect mode set in a state in which the game is progressed mainly by the lottery of the special figure 2 in the normal time saving state. FIG. 36(C) shows an example of an image displayed on the display screen 7a in the normal time saving state. In the normal time-saving state, the second starting port 21 is in a state where the ball can be entered, so it is advantageous to proceed with the game by hitting left. Therefore, the right hitting notification image GA is not displayed. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times of execution (time saving number of times) is set in the normal time saving state. Therefore, in the normal time-saving state, in order to suggest the end time of the normal time-saving state, the performance control microcomputer 91 may display the remaining number of times display GB indicating the remaining number of time-saving times on the lower right part of the display screen 7a. In addition, as a display capable of suggesting the remaining number of times of time saving, the number of times of pattern variation already executed in the normal time saving state may be displayed.

8-2. Variation Production Next, an example of variation production will be described. When the variable display of the special symbols is started, the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variation pattern related to the variable display of the special symbols and the result of the special symbol lottery (the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the symbol type determination, the result of the reach determination, and , the result of variation pattern determination), etc., to execute the variation effect. In the variable effect, the variable display of the effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is performed in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image on the display screen 7a. In the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are changed and then stopped. That is, after the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed over the variable time of the special symbols, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is informed by the stop display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

8-2-1. In the vicinity of the center of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. is displayed. In addition, in one section at the left end of the upper end of the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. After that, it is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner. The performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may be hidden during the variable performance, while the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 function as patterns that supplement the roles of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. In addition, each display area for displaying the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 can be appropriately changed.

8-2-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko game machine 1 can perform normal fluctuation first in the fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the special symbol fluctuation display has started. When the variable display of the special symbols is started, for example, on the display screen 7a, the left effect symbol 8L, the medium effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2 and the right The small pattern KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special pattern is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of the special pattern, the variable display of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is started. is started, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 is started. Then, if the variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (fluctuation when the lottery result of special figure 1 is a loss symbol A and there is no reach), a stop mode that suggests a loss ( Effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a so-called loose pattern. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure.

On the other hand, the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation" (the lottery result of special figure 1 is a loss symbol A and there is a reach, and furthermore, a variation that indicates a loss by normal reach). In the case of the variation pattern, the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance is performed according to the fluctuation pattern. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko game machine 1 can perform N reach when reach is established in normal variation. The N reach is an effect suggesting that the result of the special symbol lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect capable of suggesting the probability of the big win to the player.

In the N-reach, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and then the fluctuation speed of the middle effect symbol 8C gradually decelerates. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is, for example, "N loss variation", the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting a loss (so-called loose eyes). At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure.

On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special pattern is, for example, ``N big win variation'' (big win variation indicating the winning of the big win by normal reach), stop display is performed in a stop mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N-reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the middle effect symbol 8C, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stop mode of the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R that suggest losing, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" and "non-reach loose stitches", and the loose stitches when the reach is established. They are called "reach loose eyes" or "reach loose eyes". How to combine each production pattern 8L, 8C, 8R that constitutes a non-reach separation pattern (for example, "2, 3, 1", "5, 8, 6", etc.), and each that constitutes a reach separation pattern How to combine the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5") is selected by the performance control microcomputer 91. FIG. Also, how to combine the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) suggesting a big win (for example, "2.2.2" or "7.7.7"). is selected by the effect control microcomputer 91 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

8-2-4. SP Reach Pachinko game machine 1 can perform SP Reach after N Reach in the variation performance related to Special Figure 1.例文帳に追加The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the special pattern lottery was a "jackpot" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect capable of suggesting the accuracy of the big win to the player. do.

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, a background image dedicated to the SP reach is displayed on the display screen 7a, and an image indicating that the SP reach has started is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. In addition, an effect dedicated to SP reach is performed. In the present embodiment, as the SP ready-to-play production, a production in which a predetermined story of the main character in the pachinko game machine 1 progresses is executed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol fluctuation display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (jackpot fluctuation indicating jackpot winning by SP reach), the display screen 7a , a happy ending effect suggesting a big win is performed, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win.

On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols is, for example, "SP loss variation" (variation of loss with reach indicated by SP reach), a bad end production suggesting loss is performed, and the production pattern is performed. 8L, 8C, and 8R stop and display in a stop mode (so-called loose stitches) suggesting a failure. At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure.

8-2-5. Normal time-saving rush effect Next, the normal time-saving rush effect will be described. The normal time-saving rush performance is a performance performed when control is performed from a non-time-saving state or a slight time-saving state to a normal time-saving state in response to a lottery where the lottery result is not a big hit. Here, an example of the normal time-saving rush effect executed in the pattern variation controlled to the normal time-saving state according to the special loss will be described. However, it is possible to perform similarly also about the case where it is controlled to a time-saving state normally according to arrival|attainment at the number of times of ceiling. In addition, in normal time saving state, when setting new normal time saving state, it is good also as not performing normal time saving rush production.

The effect control microcomputer 91 can execute a shutter effect as a normal time saving rush effect when it is controlled to the normal time saving state in response to a special loss. The shutter effect is started, for example, during execution of N-reach (FIG. 37(B)) after reach establishment (FIG. 37(A)). Before the start of the shutter effect, the background image is the daytime background because it is not in the normal time-saving state. When the shutter effect is started, as shown in FIG. 37(C), the shutter image GS closes from the outside to the inside of the display screen 7a. In the area where the shutter image GS is displayed on the display screen 7a, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the background image become more difficult to see than before the shutter image GS is displayed. In this embodiment, in the area where the shutter image GS is displayed, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the background image are all invisible. In this embodiment, such a shutter image GS is displayed in a layer on the front side of the background image and the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R.

FIG. 37(D) shows a state in which the shutter image GS is completely closed and covers the entire display screen 7a. In addition, in FIG. 37(D), the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed in the layers on the rear side of the shutter image GS are indicated by two-dot chain lines. However, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are actually hidden by the shutter image GS and cannot be visually recognized by the player. As shown in FIG. 37(D), when the shutter image GS is completely closed, the performance symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are in the N-reach state. That is, the shutter effect of this embodiment is started at the timing during which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are changing, and the shutter image GS is completely closed at the timing during the change. However, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are displayed even during the shutter effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in layers on the front side of the shutter image GS.

FIG. 37(E) shows the state when the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped according to the stopped display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Therefore, even during the shutter effect in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be visually recognized, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 can show the player the fluctuation display and the stop display of the symbol fluctuation. In addition, in this embodiment, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is the losing pattern B, the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are both stop-displayed by "1, 3, 5". . Therefore, it is possible to suggest that the lottery result of the special figure 1 is the losing symbol B by the stop mode of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3. It should be noted that the shutter effect is continued in the state of FIG. 37(E) when the next symbol variation is not started. In addition, for example, the shutter effect is displayed by displaying the shutter image GS in the same layer as the effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, etc. It is also possible to display them as one image in the same layer as the patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3).

Next, referring to FIG. 38, the case where the shutter effect ends will be described. After the stop display of the symbol variation that is controlled to the normal time saving state according to the stop display of the losing symbol (FIG. 38(A)), when the next symbol variation is started, from FIG. 38(B) As shown in FIG. 38C, the shutter image GS opens from the inside to the outside of the display screen 7a. That is, the opening operation of the shutter image GS is started by starting the first pattern variation after being controlled to the normal time saving state. Then, when the shutter image GS is completely opened, the shutter performance ends. In addition, by starting the pattern variation in the normal time saving state, the background image changes from the daytime background to the night background, and the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R change from the normal mode to the special mode (mode dedicated to the night background). is switched. Therefore, on the rear side of the opened shutter image GS, the special effects patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R appear together with the night background image for the normal time-saving state. In addition, the remaining count display GB is also displayed. Furthermore, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also displayed in a special manner. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player that the symbol variation in the normal time saving state has started. After the shutter effect is finished, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed (FIG. 38(D)). In other words, the shutter effect is that the shutter image GS is completely opened during the variable display of the effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 related to the first pattern fluctuation after being controlled to the normal time saving state. It ends by being done.

In this embodiment, the instant when the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are switched from the normal mode to the special mode is made difficult for the player to visually recognize due to the shutter performance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the switching from the normal mode to the special mode of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R from appearing as if the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are changed. Specifically, for example, the boundary between the pattern variation controlled to the normal time saving state in response to the stop display of the losing pattern and the first pattern variation after being controlled to the normal time saving state becomes difficult to understand. can be suppressed.

In addition, in this form, the production mode is not the timing when it is controlled to the normal working hours state, but in response to the start of the first pattern fluctuation after being controlled to the normal working hours state, from the daytime background mode to the night background mode controlling. For example, when the production mode is switched at the timing controlled to the normal time-saving state in the pattern variation controlled to the normal time-saving state in response to the stop display of the losing pattern, the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R There is a possibility that the switching from the normal mode to the special mode looks like a change in the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. On the other hand, in this form, since the production mode is switched according to the start of the first pattern variation after being controlled to the normal working hours state, the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R normal mode to special mode Switching is performed at the start of the symbol variation. Therefore, even when the shutter effect is not performed, it is possible to prevent the effect pattern 8L, 8C, 8R from switching from the normal mode to the special mode from appearing as if it is the change. Therefore, even if the shutter effect is not performed, the boundary between the pattern variation that is controlled to the normal time saving state in response to the stop display of the losing pattern and the first pattern variation after being controlled to the normal time saving state It is possible to suppress that it becomes difficult to understand.

8-2-6. Normal time reduction approach production Next, normal time reduction approach production will be described. The normal time-saving approach performance is a performance performed when the number of times of time-saving in the slightly short-time state is less than the remaining number of times up to the ceiling number when it is controlled to a slightly short-time state in response to a special failure. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the normal time-saving approach performance is performed by a variable performance related to a special loss that is started based on the ball entering the third start port 26 after the power is turned on with RAM clearing. It is a performance. And it can usually be suggested that it can be controlled to the time-saving state before reaching the number of times of ceiling by the time-saving approach production.

In this form, after the power is turned on with RAM clear, based on the ball entering the third start port 26, the number of times of time reduction is 500 times, the number of times of time reduction is 300 times, and the number of times of time reduction is 100 times. can be controlled to any of the minute time-saving states. Therefore, in the usual time-saving approach production, a suggestion is made as to the number of times of time-saving in a slight time-saving state that can be set thereafter.

Specifically, in the normal time saving approach production, as shown in FIG. 39, a first time saving number suggestion display GT1 that can suggest the number of time saving times of 500 times, a second time saving number suggestion display GT2 that can suggest the number of time saving times of 300 times, A third number-of-hours-savings suggestion display GT3 capable of suggesting 100 times of hours-savings is displayed. Then, by indicating which one of the first time saving frequency suggestion display GT1, the second time saving frequency suggestion display GT2, and the third time saving frequency suggestion display GT3 is selected, the time saving frequency in the slight time saving state is suggested. As a result, it can be suggested that the normal time-saving approach performance can shift to the normal time-saving state with the number of lotteries less than the number of times of reaching the ceiling.

In addition, it demonstrates as suggesting the number of times of time saving in a slight time saving state in normal time saving approach production|presentation shown in FIG. However, in normal time-saving approach production, it should be possible to suggest that it can be usually controlled to the time-saving state by the lottery number of times less than reaching the ceiling number of times. For this reason, for example, in the normal time-saving approach performance, it is suggested how much the number of times until the lottery that is controlled to the normal time-saving state according to the lottery result that is not the trigger for the execution of the jackpot will decrease with respect to the ceiling number. may be

9. Effect of Embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment has the following advantages. A first starting port 20, a second starting port 21, and a third starting port 26 are provided. In addition, it has a game control microcomputer 81 capable of executing a lottery based on the entry of a game ball into these starting holes. The game control microcomputer 81 can count the number of lotteries with a ceiling counter, and when the count value of the ceiling counter reaches the ceiling number (becomes "0"), the second start port 21 enters. It can be controlled to a normal time saving state that takes a ball possible state. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 81, when there is a ball entering the third start port 26 after turning on the power with RAM clearing, until the number of lotteries after turning on the power with RAM clearing reaches the ceiling number , can be controlled to the normal time-saving state. As a result, the pachinko game machine 1 has a new game interest that the normal time-saving state can be reached earlier than reaching the ceiling number of times after power-on with RAM clearing. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game interest.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above-described embodiment, when there is a ball entered into the third start port 26 after the power is turned on with RAM clearing, is faster than when there is no ball entered into the third start port 26. It is possible to control to the normal time saving state with a small number of lotteries. That is, by aiming at a predetermined starting port, it is equipped with a new game interest that the normal time saving state can be reached earlier than reaching the ceiling number of times.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above-described embodiment can execute a jackpot game when the lottery result is a jackpot, and the number of lotteries after the jackpot game reaches the ceiling number of times. and controllable. Then, the game control microcomputer 81, when there is a ball entering the third start port 26 after the power is turned on with RAM clearing, shifts to the normal time-saving state according to the lottery with the number of lotteries less than after the jackpot game. and controllable. That is, by aiming at the third starting port 26 after power-on with RAM clearing, a new game interest is provided in which the normal time-saving state can be reached earlier than after the jackpot game.

Moreover, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above-described embodiment can set a non-time-saving state in response to power-on accompanied by RAM clearing. The non-time-saving state is a state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the second start-up port 21 than the normal time-saving state because the second start-up port 21 is less likely to enter the ball-enterable state. Moreover, it is controllable to a slight time-saving state according to the entrance ball to the 3rd starting mouth 26 in the non-time-saving state. The slightly reduced working hours state is a state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting opening 21 because the second starting opening 21 is less likely to enter the ball-enterable state than in the normal working hours saving state. Furthermore, it is controllable to a non-working-time-saving state according to lottery|lottery being performed only the number of times of working-time-savings of the slight working-time-savings state. In addition, it is controllable to a normal time saving state according to the fact that the final lottery result in the slight time saving state is a special loss. Thereby, it is controllable to a normal time saving state according to the lottery of the last 1 time in a slight time saving state.

Further, when the lottery result is a special loss different from the big win, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above embodiment executes the big win game before the number of consecutive lottery results that are not big wins reaches the ceiling number of times. It is possible to control to the normal time saving state. In this way, the pachinko game machine 1 has a new game interest that it can be controlled to the normal time-saving state without relying on the jackpot game before reaching the ceiling number of times. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above-described embodiment, when the lottery result is the losing pattern D, which is one of the special losings, is performed with a smaller number of lotteries than when the other special losings (losing symbols B, C). , can be controlled to the normal time-saving state. Thus, in the pachinko game machine 1, the number of lotteries that can be controlled to the normal time saving state differs depending on the type of special loss. That is, it has a new game interest that the number of lotteries that can be controlled to the normal time saving state can be determined by lottery.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above-described embodiment can execute a lottery for a special loss based on the ball entering the third starting port 26, which is one of the starting ports. Therefore, by aiming at a specific starting port, a lottery relating to the setting of the number of times of lottery until reaching the normal time-saving state can be executed, which is a new game interest.

Moreover, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above-described embodiment can be controlled to a slight time reduction state in response to the fact that the lottery result before reaching the ceiling number of times is a special loss. Furthermore, it is controllable to a non-working-time-saving state according to lottery|lottery being performed only the number of times of working-time-savings of the slight working-time-savings state. In addition, it is controllable to a normal time saving state according to the fact that the final lottery result in the slight time saving state is a special loss. Thereby, it is controllable to a normal time saving state according to the lottery of the last 1 time in a slight time saving state.

10. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In addition, in the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

For example, the configuration of the game area 3 according to the above embodiment is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 are provided in the left game area 3A, and the third start port 26 is provided in the right game area 3B described an example of However, for example, the game area 3 may be left and right reversed from the above embodiment. That is, the first starter opening 20 and the second starter opening 21 may be provided in the right game area 3B, and the third starter opening 26 may be provided in the left game area 3A.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which all the losses as the lottery result of the special figure 2 are special losses. However, the type of loss in the special figure 2 may be provided with a special loss that can trigger a short working time state and a normal loss that cannot trigger a short working time state including a short working time state. Also, regarding the loss of special figure 1 during the time saving state, it is possible to provide not only a special loss that can be an opportunity for a small time saving state, but also a normal loss that cannot be an opportunity for a time saving state. be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game state is set to the non-time-saving state (normal game state) when the game is started in a state where the specific power supply condition in which the RAM is cleared in response to power-on is established. However, the specific power supply condition is not limited to the case where the RAM is cleared in response to power-on, and may be established, for example, when the power is turned on with a predetermined key inserted.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the microcomputer 91 for production|presentation control was demonstrated as displaying the right-handed alerting|reporting image GA on the display screen 7a in the non-time-saving state after power-on with RAM clear. However, the production control microcomputer 91 may not display the right-handed notification image GA in the non-time-saving state after power-on with RAM clearing. The pachinko game machine 1 can progress the game by entering the game ball into the first start port 20 and receiving the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, a player who wants to freely play the game can easily play by not giving a special instruction such as the right-handed informing image GA. In addition, when a lamp or the like that can instruct right-handed or left-handed players is provided on the display device 40, it is preferable that the lamp displays an indication that the game can proceed advantageously in each game state. Specifically, for example, if there is a right-handed lamp for instructing right-handed hitting on the display 40, in a non-time saving state, even if the production control microcomputer 91 does not display the right-handed notification image GA, the game It is preferable that the control microcomputer 81 turns on the right-handed lamp. Also, for example, the effect control microcomputer 91 does not display the right-handed notification image GA in a non-time-saving state after power-on with RAM clearing, once the normal time-saving state or the jackpot game is started In this case, after that, in a situation where the game can be progressed advantageously by hitting to the right, the hitting to the right notification image GA may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 is configured to be controllable to a slight time-saving state with different number of time-savings depending on the type of special loss only after power-on with RAM clearing. However, even after the jackpot game, depending on the type of special loss, it may be configured to be controllable to a slight time-saving state with different times of time-saving. That is, even in the losing pattern type determination table for the time saving state (Fig. 8 (B)), as in the losing pattern type determination table for the non-time saving state (Fig. 8 (A)), depending on the type of pattern related to the special loss , each may be controllable to a slight time-saving state in which the number of times of time-saving differs. Then, the number of time reductions in the slight time reduction state controlled according to the special loss related to the right of the lottery acquired in the time reduction state is made smaller than the number of times obtained by subtracting the number of time reductions in the normal time reduction state after the jackpot game from the ceiling number of times. By doing so, it is possible to control to the normal time-saving state with the number of times of lottery smaller than the number of times of lottery reaching the ceiling according to the final lottery in the slightly time-saving state after the big winning game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a so-called "probability variable loop machine", but other types of game machines such as a so-called "ST machine" or a "one type and two type mixture machine" may be used. Even if the present invention is applied to other types of gaming machines, it is possible to provide new game features that have never existed before.

Moreover, each upper limit execution frequency (time saving frequency), ceiling frequency, etc. of the slight time saving state and the normal working time saving state described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of the determination using the jackpot random number is a loss, and the result of the determination using the symbol type random number is a pattern related to a special loss, the jackpot game is not executed and the time saving state is controlled. It was configured to On the other hand, a random number (time saving random number) for determining whether to control to the time saving state (time saving determination) is separately acquired, and before the start of the variable display of the special symbol, time saving using the time saving random number It is good also as composition which judges. Even in this case, the time saving determination may be performed after controlling from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by pattern variation, as in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 counts only the special figure 2 variable display with respect to the upper limit number of times of variable display of special symbols in the normal time-saving state (the number of times of time-saving). However, for example, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are added and counted, and when the total value reaches the total upper limit execution number of times, the time saving state may be configured to end. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 may be counted similarly to the game control microcomputer 81 . In addition, it is preferable that the game control microcomputer 81 is configured to perform the lottery pertaining to the special figure 2 as the last lottery in the normal time saving state. This is because it can be suppressed that the normal working hours reduction state is set again when the last lottery in the normal working hours state is the lottery pertaining to the special figure 1.例文帳に追加Therefore, the game control microcomputer 81, for example, whether the lottery result related to the special figure 2 in the normal time saving state is the number of time reduction, or the total number of the lottery number related to the special figure 1 and the lottery number related to the special figure 2 is normal It is good also as ending normal working hours state when either condition of becoming more times (for example, 2000 times) than the number of times of working hours saving state is satisfied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are obtained as the random numbers (determination information) obtained based on the winning of the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, and the third starting port 26. However, one random number may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of a big win pattern, the type of a losing pattern, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

11. Inventions Shown in the Above-described Embodiments The above-described embodiments show inventions of the following means. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
A lottery can be executed based on the entry of the game ball into the start port (first start port 20, second start port 21, third start port 26), and the number of lotteries, which is the number of times of the lottery, is a specified number of times ( Ceiling number of times: 900 times), to the privilege game state (time saving state B, normal time saving state) in which the game ball is easy to enter the variable start port (second start port 21) which is the start port. and controllable game control means (game control microcomputer 81),
The game control means is
After a specific power supply condition is satisfied in response to power-on (after power-on with RAM clearing), the privilege game state may be controlled in response to the number of lotteries reaching the specified number of times,
After the specific power supply condition is established, when a ball is entered into the specific start opening (the third start opening 26) that is the start opening, the lottery number reaches the specified number of times after the specific power supply condition is established. The game machine (pachinko game machine 1) is characterized in that it can be controlled to the privilege game state before the game is played.

Conventionally, a pachinko game machine has been provided with a function of shifting to an advantageous state for a player when the number of lotteries such as a jackpot lottery reaches a predetermined specified number of times. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-108479, a game machine that operates a function that extends the opening operation time of a prize winning device that can open and close the start port more than usual in response to a predetermined number of losses. is described. However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine equipped with a function of shifting to a state advantageous to the player when the number of lotteries reaches a predetermined specified number of times in order to improve the amusement of the game. In addition, the gaming machine of this configuration provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-108479, "After the specific power supply condition is established, when there is a ball entering the specific starting opening that is the starting opening, the specific It is possible to control to the privilege game state from when the power supply condition is satisfied until the number of times of lottery reaches the specified number of times. As a result, after the specific power supply condition is established, a new game interest is provided in which the privilege game state can be reached earlier than the specified number of times is reached. Therefore, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of "improvement of game interest" (provide action and effect).

The invention according to means A2 is the gaming machine according to means A1,
The game control means is
When a ball enters the specific starting hole after the specific power supply condition is established, the lottery number of times is less than when the ball is not entered into the specific starting hole after the specific power supply condition is established (more than 900 times). The game machine is characterized in that it can be controlled to the privilege game state with a small number of times (101 times, 301 times, 501 times).

The game machine of this configuration has a new game interest that a privilege game state can be reached earlier than reaching the specified number of times by aiming at a specific start opening.

The invention according to means A3 is the gaming machine according to means A1 or A2,
The game control means is
A jackpot game can be executed when the result of the lottery is a jackpot,
After the jackpot game, it may be controlled to the privilege game state according to the number of lotteries reaching the specified number of times,
When a ball is entered into the specific starting port after the specific power supply condition is established, it can be controlled to the privilege game state according to the lottery with the number of lotteries less than after the big win game. It is a gaming machine characterized by

The game machine of this configuration has a new game interest that a privilege game state can be reached earlier than after a jackpot game by aiming at a specific start port after the specific power supply condition is satisfied.

The invention according to means A4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
The game control means is
Depending on the establishment of the specific power supply condition, it is possible to set a normal game state (non-time-saving state, normal game state) in which the game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than the privilege game state,
Non-privilege game state (time-saving state) in which the game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than the privilege game state in response to the ball entering the specific start port in the normal game state after the specific power supply condition is established A, it is controllable to a short time state),
In response to the fact that the lottery number in the non-privilege game state has reached the non-privilege number of times (the number of time reduction in a slight time reduction state), it is possible to control the normal game state,
A game characterized in that it can be controlled to the privilege game state according to the lottery when the number of lotteries in the non-privilege game state becomes the non-privilege number of times (the last one in the short time state) machine.

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
A lottery can be executed based on the entry of the game ball into the start port (first start port 20, second start port 21, third start port 26), and the number of lotteries, which is the number of times of the lottery, is a specified number of times ( Ceiling number of times: 900 times), to the privilege game state (time saving state B, normal time saving state) in which the game ball is easy to enter the variable start port (second start port 21) which is the start port. and controllable game control means (game control microcomputer 81),
The game control means is
A jackpot game can be executed when the result of the lottery is a jackpot,
When the result of the lottery is a specific result (special loss) different from the big win, before the number of times of lottery reaches the specified number of times, the privilege game state can be controlled without executing the big win game. A game machine characterized by:

Conventionally, a pachinko game machine has been provided with a function of shifting to an advantageous state for a player when the number of lotteries such as a jackpot lottery reaches a predetermined specified number of times. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-108479, a game machine that operates a function that extends the opening operation time of a prize winning device that can open and close the start port more than usual in response to a predetermined number of losses. is described. However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine equipped with a function of shifting to a state advantageous to the player when the number of lotteries reaches a predetermined specified number of times in order to improve the amusement of the game. In addition, the gaming machine of this configuration provides a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-108479, "When the result of the lottery is a specific result different from the jackpot, before the number of lotteries reaches the specified number of times , it is possible to control to the privilege game state without executing the jackpot game". As a result, it has a new game interest that it is possible to control to the privilege game state state without depending on the jackpot game before reaching the specified number of times. Therefore, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of "improvement of game interest" (provide action and effect).

The invention according to means B2 is the gaming machine according to means B1,
The game control means is
When the result of the lottery is a first specified result (for example, a lost pattern D) that is one of the specified results, a second specified result (for example, a lost pattern) that is the specified result different from the first specified result The game machine is characterized in that it can be controlled to the privilege game state with the number of lotteries smaller than that in the cases B and C).

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the number of lotteries that can be controlled to the privilege game state differs depending on the type of specific result. That is, it has a new game interest that the number of lotteries that can be controlled to the privilege game state can be set by lottery.

The invention according to means B3 is the gaming machine according to means B1 or B2,
As the starting port, a specific starting port (third starting port 26) is provided,
The game control means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to execute the lottery as to whether or not the specific result is obtained based on the ball entering the specific start hole.

A gaming machine with this configuration has a new game interest that a lottery relating to the setting of the number of times of lottery until reaching a privilege game state can be executed by aiming at a specific start port.

The invention according to means B4 is the gaming machine according to means B1 or B3,
The game control means is
According to the fact that the result in the lottery before reaching the specified number of times is the specified result, a non-privilege game state (time-saving state A, It is controllable to a short time state),
In response to the fact that the number of lotteries in the non-privilege game state reaches the non-privilege number of times (the number of times of time reduction in a slight time reduction state), a normal game state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than in the privilege game state It is controllable to (non-time saving state, normal game state),
A game characterized in that it can be controlled to the privilege game state according to the lottery when the number of lotteries in the non-privilege game state becomes the non-privilege number of times (the last one in the short time state) machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 20 First start port 21 Second start port (variable start port)
26 ... 3rd starting port (specific starting port)
30... Big prize mouth (variable prize mouth)
81 ... game control microcomputer

Claims (4)

A lottery can be executed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and in response to the number of lotteries, which is the number of times of the lottery, reaching a specified number of times, the game ball enters the variable starting port, which is the starting port. Equipped with game control means that can be controlled to a privilege game state that is easy to enter,
The game control means is
After the specific power supply condition is established according to the power-on, the privilege game state may be controlled in response to the number of lotteries reaching the specified number of times,
After the specific power supply condition is established, when a ball is entered into the specific start opening that is the starting opening, the privilege is obtained during the time from when the specific power supply condition is established until the number of lotteries reaches the specified number of times. A game machine characterized by being controllable to a game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control means is
When there is a ball entering the specific starting hole after the specific power supply condition is established, the privilege game is played with the lottery number less than when there is no ball entering the specific starting hole after the specific power supply condition is established. A game machine characterized by being controllable to a state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The game control means is
A jackpot game can be executed when the result of the lottery is a jackpot,
After the jackpot game, it may be controlled to the privilege game state according to the number of lotteries reaching the specified number of times,
When a ball is entered into the specific starting port after the specific power supply condition is established, it can be controlled to the privilege game state according to the lottery with the number of lotteries less than after the big win game. A game machine characterized by The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game control means is
According to the establishment of the specific power supply condition, it is possible to set a normal game state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than the privilege game state,
Control to a non-privilege game state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than in the privilege game state in response to a ball entering the specific start port in the normal game state after the specific power supply condition is established. is possible and
Controllable to the normal game state in response to the number of lotteries in the non-privilege game state reaching the non-privilege number of times,
A gaming machine capable of being controlled to the privilege game state according to the lottery when the number of lotteries in the non-privilege game state becomes the non-privilege number.

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