JP2023022694A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress reduction of a player's eagerness to play a game even when the game does not shift into a state where it is easy for a game ball to enter a start port, after the finish of a jackpot game.SOLUTION: In a game machine which executes a jackpot game on the basis of the stop, at predetermined winning symbols, of symbols varied and displayed on the basis of the entrance of a game ball into a first or second start port, at least a ball entrance easy state where it is easier for a game ball to enter the second start port than in a normal game state and a specific game state where it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port than in the ball entrance easy state are included as game states into which a game can be shifted after execution of the jackpot game. When the game is shifted into a specific game state after the execution of the jackpot game and specific symbols different from the winning symbols are stopped during the specific game state, the game is shifted into the ball entrance easy state where it is easier for the game ball to enter the second start port than in the specific game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

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

Conventionally, this type of gaming machine is provided with a big winning hole (second big winning hole) having a specific area inside, and a small win occurs due to the entry of a game ball into the starting hole. A so-called 1-type 2-type mixing machine has been proposed in which a game ball enters a big winning hole opened by the occurrence of a . This gaming machine has a first starting hole and a second starting hole as starting holes, and when a game ball enters the first starting hole, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the second starting hole is displayed. When the game ball enters, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and in the normal state, the game ball hardly enters the second start port, but when the time saving state occurs, the second start port is frequently used. A game ball enters and the second special symbol can be easily varied. Further, the first special pattern includes a jackpot pattern with time reduction and a jackpot pattern without time reduction, and when the first special pattern wins a jackpot with the jackpot pattern with time reduction, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes a time reduction state, When the first special pattern is a pattern without time saving and the jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes the normal state. Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol include a small winning symbol, the second special symbol is set to have a higher probability of a small winning than the first special symbol, and in the time saving state, the second special symbol. is easily variable, small wins occur frequently and big wins are more likely to occur.

JP 2016-116543 A

In the above-described gaming machine, even if the jackpot is won, if the jackpot is a time-saving jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game ends will return to the normal state again, so the jackpot must be won with a low probability. must. Therefore, if the time-saving jackpot continues for many times, there is a possibility that the player's willingness to play will decrease.

A main object of the gaming machine of the present invention is to prevent a player's desire to play from declining even when the state does not shift to the easy-to-ball-enter state after the end of the jackpot game.

The gaming machine of the present invention employs the following means in order to achieve the above main object.

The first gaming machine of the present invention is
A first starting port into which a game ball can enter at all times;
A second starting port where the possibility of entering a game ball changes,
a success/fail determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port;
a pattern display means for variably displaying a pattern based on the result of the suitability determination;
a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when the symbols variably displayed by the pattern display means are stopped at predetermined winning symbols;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
with
As a game state that can be shifted after the execution of the jackpot game, the easy ball entry state in which the game ball is easier to enter the second start port than the normal game state, and the second start state is easier than the easy ball entry state. At least including a specific game state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball into the mouth,
The game state control means shifts to the specific game state after the execution of the jackpot game, and when a specific pattern different from the winning pattern is stopped by the pattern display means during the specific game state, the specific game state Transition to a ball-entering easy state in which it is easier for the game ball to enter the second start port than
This is the gist of it.

In the first gaming machine of the present invention, a jackpot game is played based on the symbol that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port and is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol. , as a game state that can be shifted after the execution of the jackpot game, an easy-to-enter state in which the game ball is easier to enter the second start port than the normal game state, and a state that is easier to enter than the easy-to-enter state. (2) including at least a specific game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter a starting port, transitioning to a specific game state after execution of a jackpot game, and specifying different patterns from winning symbols by a pattern display means during the specific game state. When the symbols are stopped, the state is shifted to an easy ball entry state in which the game ball is easier to enter into the second starting port than the specific game state. As a result, even if the big win is pulled but the state cannot be shifted to the easy ball entry state after the execution of the big win game and the state shifts to the specific game state, during the specific game state, even if the big win is not drawn again, Since there is a chance of transitioning to the ball-entering easy state, it is possible to suppress the player's desire to play. Here, the ``easy entry state'' may be easier than the normal game state as long as it is easier for the game ball to enter the second start port, and the transition after the execution of the big win game is different from the winning symbol. The easiness of entering the game ball into the second start hole may be the same or may be different (hereinafter the same) in the case of shifting based on the symbol being stopped.

The second gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of shooting game balls into a first game area and a second game area based on a player's operation,
A first starting port into which a game ball flowing down the first game area can enter;
A second starting port into which the game ball flowing down the second game area can enter and the possibility of the game ball entering changes;
a success/fail determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port;
a pattern display means for variably displaying a pattern based on the result of the suitability determination;
a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when the symbols variably displayed by the pattern display means are stopped at predetermined winning symbols;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
with
As a game state that can be shifted after the execution of the jackpot game, the easy ball entry state in which the game ball is easier to enter the second start port than the normal game state, and the second start state is easier than the easy ball entry state. At least including a specific game state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball into the mouth,
The game state control means shifts to the specific game state after the execution of the jackpot game, and when a specific pattern different from the winning pattern is stopped by the pattern display means during the specific game state, the specific game state Transition to a ball-entering easy state in which it is easier for the game ball to enter the second start port than
This is the gist of it.

In the second gaming machine of the present invention, a jackpot game is played based on the symbol that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port and is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol. , as a game state that can be shifted after the execution of the jackpot game, an easy-to-enter state in which the game ball is easier to enter the second start port than the normal game state, and a state that is easier to enter than the easy-to-enter state. (2) including at least a specific game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter a starting port, transitioning to a specific game state after execution of a jackpot game, and specifying different patterns from winning symbols by a pattern display means during the specific game state. When the symbols are stopped, the state is shifted to an easy ball entry state in which the game ball is easier to enter into the second starting port than the specific game state. As a result, even if the big win is pulled but the state cannot be shifted to the easy ball entry state after the execution of the big win game and the state shifts to the specific game state, during the specific game state, even if the big win is not drawn again, Since there is a chance of transitioning to the easy-ball-entering state, it is possible to suppress the player's desire to play.

The third game machine of the present invention is
A first starting port into which a game ball can enter at all times;
A second starting port where the possibility of entering a game ball changes,
a success/fail determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port;
a pattern display means for variably displaying a pattern based on the result of the suitability determination;
a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when the symbols variably displayed by the pattern display means are stopped at predetermined winning symbols;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
effect display means for performing effect display;
with
As a game state that can be shifted after the execution of the jackpot game, the easy ball entry state in which the game ball is easier to enter the second start port than the normal game state, and the second start state is easier than the easy ball entry state. At least including a specific game state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball into the mouth,
The game state control means shifts to the specific game state after the execution of the jackpot game, and when a specific pattern different from the winning pattern is stopped by the pattern display means during the specific game state, the specific game state Transition to a ball-entering easy state in which the game ball is easier to enter the second start port than
The effect display means changes display contents of the effect display according to the game state.
This is the gist of it.

In the third gaming machine of the present invention, a jackpot game is played based on the symbol that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port and stops at a predetermined winning symbol. , as a game state that can be shifted after the execution of the jackpot game, an easy-to-enter state in which the game ball is easier to enter the second start port than the normal game state, and a state that is easier to enter than the easy-to-enter state. (2) including at least a specific game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter a starting port, transitioning to a specific game state after execution of a jackpot game, and specifying different patterns from winning symbols by a pattern display means during the specific game state. When the symbols are stopped, the state is shifted to an easy ball entry state in which the game ball is easier to enter into the second starting port than the specific game state. As a result, even if the big win is pulled but the state cannot be shifted to the easy ball entry state after the execution of the big win game and the state shifts to the specific game state, during the specific game state, even if the big win is not drawn again, Since there is a chance of transitioning to the easy-ball-entering state, it is possible to suppress the player's desire to play. Furthermore, since the display contents of the effect display are changed according to the game state, the player can grasp the game state by looking at the display contents of the effect display, and can determine whether or not to continue the game. .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player's desire to play from declining even if the state does not shift to the easy-to-ball-enter state after the end of the jackpot game.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of a sorting device 40. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect display of the effect display device 37; It is an explanatory view explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of a game of the pachinko machine 1; FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of main control processing executed by a CPU 60a of a main controller 60; 7 is a flowchart showing an example of power-on processing; It is a flow chart which shows an example of starting prize-winning processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of normal symbol game processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of normal symbol variation display related processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of a game process per normal symbol. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 1st special design variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd special design variation display related process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a time saving flag end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of b time saving flag setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of c time saving flag setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of small hit game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of small hit game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of game state suggestion production|presentation.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a game board 20 of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. is a schematic configuration diagram of the sorting device 40, and FIG. Hereinafter, an example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called 1 type and 2 types mixed type pachinko machine having both the first type game property and the second type game property will be described. A pachinko machine that mixes 1 type and 2 types basically determines whether a game ball hits the first start hole by hitting to the left in the normal game state, and when a big hit occurs. , When a jackpot game is executed (one type of game property), and when a jackpot occurs and the time saving function is activated (time saving game state), it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port by hitting to the right, and the second 2 Based on the entry of the game ball into the start opening, a win or failure is determined, and when a small hit occurs, a small hit game is executed, and the game ball enters and enters the large winning opening opened in the small hit game. When the hit game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the big winning hole, a big win game is executed (two kinds of game properties).

[External Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1]
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. An upper receiving tray 11 and a lower receiving tray 12 for storing game balls and a shooting handle 13 for shooting the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 11 to a game board 20 are provided. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with prepaid cards, and on the left side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided a CR unit 50 for reading and writing prepaid cards.

The front frame 3 is fitted in the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 with hinges provided at the top and bottom on the left side as fulcrums. In addition, the inner frame 5 is fitted in the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 with hinges provided at the upper and lower sides of the left side as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as substantially rectangular plastic frames. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the game hall.

A speaker 14 (see FIG. 5) is provided in the front frame 3 for producing various sound effects as the game progresses and for producing warning sounds for calling the player's attention. In the front frame 3, a plurality of lamps (LEDs) 15 (see FIG. 5) as decorative light emitting elements that emit light according to the game state are arranged so as to surround the game board 20. .

Prize balls and rental balls are put out to the upper tray 11, and balls overflowing from the upper tray 11 are put out to the lower tray 12. - 特許庁A checkout display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 is arranged on the upper part of the upper receiving tray 11. On one side of the checkout display device 52, game balls can be rented. A ball lending button 53 for instructing is provided, and a settlement button 54 for instructing settlement (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 is provided on the other side of both sides. Also, in front of the upper tray 11, a performance button 16 is arranged for performing various performances according to the player's operation.

A ball tank 77, a tank rail 78 and a payout device 72 are provided on the back side of the inner frame 5 of the pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. When a game ball enters each winning hole provided on the game board 20, the payout device 72 supplies a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls from the ball tank 77 to the upper receiving tray 11 via the tank rail 78. Pay out. Also, the payout device 72 pays out the rented ball to the upper tray 11 when the ball rent button 53 is operated.

The firing handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, a firing motor 83 (see FIG. 5) of the firing device (not shown) is activated, and the firing handle is opened. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the shooting power according to the amount of rotation operation of 13.

[Configuration of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 has a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. This game board 20 includes a performance display device 37 provided substantially in the center of the game area 21, a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc., arranged around the performance display device 37, and a center The normal symbol operating gates 221 and 222 arranged on the left and right sides of the role 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center role 38, and the normal symbol operating gate 222 on the right. The opening and closing type second starting port 24 arranged below, the first big prize winning port 25 provided on the right part of the center accessory 38, and the second big winning prize arranged on the left lower side of the second starting port 24 It is provided with an opening 26, a normally open normal winning opening 28 arranged in the lower left part of the game area 21, and an out opening 29 for recovering game balls that have not entered any winning opening. Also, the game board 20 is planted with a large number of nails 21c for guiding and repelling game balls flowing down the game area 21.例文帳に追加

The second starting port 24 is a variable entrance configured as a normal electric accessory, and includes a pair of left and right opening/closing blades (opening/closing members) 24b and a second starting port solenoid 24c (Fig. 5) and The second starting port 24 is normally closed so that the opening/closing blade 24b stands upright to make it difficult for the game ball to enter. ) is executed, the opening and closing blades 24b are opened left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that a game ball can easily enter the open state. The second starting port 24 is provided with a second starting port switch 24a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the number of entering game balls and counting the number of entering balls. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of game balls entered, or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number.

The first big prize winning opening 25 is a variable ball entrance configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening/closing blade (opening/closing member) 25b and a first big winning prize opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 5) that operates the opening/closing blade 25b. See) and. The first big winning hole 25 is normally closed by the opening/closing blade 25b and is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. By opening the opening/closing blade 25b to the right side by 25c, it is in an open state in which it is easy to receive a game ball. The first big winning hole 25 is provided with a first big winning hole switch 25a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the number of entering game balls and counting the number of entering balls. The first big winning hole 25 is closed when the first big winning hole switch 25a counts the number of game balls entered, or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the number of game balls (round game ). A jackpot game is executed by repeating the round game multiple times.

The second big prize-winning opening 26 is a variable ball entrance configured as a special electric accessory, and includes a sliding opening/closing plate (opening/closing member) 26b and a second big prize-winning opening solenoid 26c that operates the opening/closing plate 26b. (See FIG. 5). The second big winning port 26 is normally in a closed state in which the opening/closing plate 26b protrudes from the board surface so that the game ball cannot be entered, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol to start a small winning game. When executed, the open/close plate 26b is pulled into the board surface by the second big winning opening solenoid 26c, thereby opening the game ball into an open state. When the second big winning hole 26 is in the closed state, the game ball passes from right to left on the opening/closing plate 26b without entering the second big winning hole 26 by striking to the right. The second big winning hole 26 is provided with a second big winning hole switch 26a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the number of entering game balls and counting the number of entering balls. The second big winning opening 26 is closed when the second big winning opening switch 26a counts the number of incoming game balls or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the number of game balls.

A sorting device 40 is provided inside the second big winning hole 26 . The sorting device 40, as shown in FIG. 4, sorts a game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 26 into either a specified area (V area) 43 or a non-specified area (outside area) 44. There is a warp exit 41 from which game balls that enter the second big winning opening 26 flow out, a specific area 43 provided directly below the warp exit 41, and non-specific areas 44 provided on both sides of the specific area 43. , a pair of left and right sorting blades 42 arranged near the entrance of the specific region 43 , and a sorting solenoid 42 c (see FIG. 5 ) that operates the sorting blades 42 . The sorting device 40 opens and closes the sorting blades 42 by the sorting solenoid 42c in a predetermined operation pattern (opening/closing pattern) starting from a predetermined timing, and the sorting blades 42 are closed. Sometimes, the game ball flowing out from the warp exit 41 is guided to the non-specific area 44 by the distribution blade 42, and when the distribution blade 42 is open, the game ball flowing out from the warp exit 41 is directed to the specific area 43. Induce. The specific area 43 is provided with a specific area passage switch 43a (see FIG. 5) for detecting passage of the game ball to the specific area 43. As shown in FIG.

The first starting port 23 allows the game ball to enter by rotating the shooting handle 13 (so-called left hitting) so that the game ball flows down to the left side area (first game area 211) of the game area 21. can be balled. On the other hand, the second starting port 24, the first big winning port 25, and the second big winning port 26 cannot enter the game ball by hitting left, and the game ball is placed in the right area (second area) of the game area 21. A game ball can be entered by rotating the shooting handle 13 (so-called right hitting) so as to flow down to the second game area 212). However, the second starting port 24, the first big prize winning port 25 and the second big prize winning port 26 are variable type winning ports, and respectively, when the normal pattern is won, the special pattern is won with a big hit (per pattern). Alternatively, when a special pattern wins a small win and the game ball passes through the specific area 43 (accessory win), the game ball can enter only after it is released when the special pattern wins a small win.

In the lower right part of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a first special symbol reservation number display Device (first special figure reservation number display device) 33, second special symbol reservation number display device (second special figure reservation number display device) 34, normal design display device (normal design display device) 35, normal design A reserved number display device (ordinary figure reserved number display device) 36 is arranged.

The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device in this embodiment, and a plurality of types of display modes are expressed by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of each segment. . The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start the variable display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined variation time When the time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying in one of a plurality of predetermined stopping and displaying modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode (big hit symbol), a big hit game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for the first start opening entry ball that variably displays the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 23, and the second special figure display device 32. is a display device for entering a second starting hole that variably displays a special symbol based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting hole 24 . In addition, the special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also called the first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is the second special symbol (second Also called a special map).

In addition, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbols, during the big win game, or during the small win game, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (4 times in the embodiment). After the current variable display is completed, the variable display of the reserved first special symbols is sequentially started. The reserved number of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 . Also, when the game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbols, during the big win game, or during the small win game, the variable display of the second special symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). After the current variable display is completed, the variable display of the suspended second special symbols is sequentially started. The number of pending special symbols is displayed on the second special symbol pending number display device 34 .

In this embodiment, the normal map display device 35 is configured as an LED display device having a plurality of display units. The general pattern display device 35 is based on the fact that the gate switches 221a and 222a provided in the normal pattern operation gates 221 and 222 detect the game ball, and the normal pattern display device 35 repeats lighting and extinguishing for each of the plurality of display units. The symbols are variably displayed, and when a predetermined variation time elapses, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed by lighting or extinguishing each of the plurality of display portions. Then, when a specific display part among the plurality of display parts is lit, it becomes a winning pattern, and in other cases, it becomes a losing pattern. When the normal symbol is a winning symbol and is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 24 is opened.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 221 and 222 during the variable display of the normal symbols, the variable display of the normal symbols is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current variation is displayed. When the display is finished, the variable display of the reserved normal symbols is sequentially started. The reserved number of normal symbols is displayed on the normal pattern reserved number display device 36 .

The performance display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and in addition to displaying performance symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, and 371R corresponding to the special symbols on the display screen, it notifies the ready-to-win performance and the big hit. Various performance displays such as a notice performance to be performed and a button performance which is a performance accompanying the operation of the performance button 16 are displayed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 37, there are left, middle and right three effect patterns 371L, which consist of numbers, alphabets, characters, symbols, characters (in the example of the figure, numbers), 371C and 371R are displayed. The three production patterns 371L, 371C, 371R are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom when a game ball enters the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24), and are displayed for a predetermined variation time. After elapses, the display stops in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right performance symbol 371R is stop-displayed and the right performance symbol 371R does not match the left performance symbol 371L, it becomes a miss (out without reach). On the other hand, when the right performance pattern 371R coincides with the left performance pattern 371L, it becomes ready-to-win, and shifts to ready-to-win performance. Then, when the middle production pattern 371C is stopped and displayed through the ready-to-win production, if the middle production pattern 371C does not match the left and right production patterns 371L and 371R, it is out (reach out), and the middle production. When the pattern 371C coincides with the left and right performance patterns 371L, 371R, a big hit is achieved. Also, when the three performance symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stop-displayed in a combination for small-hit symbols (for example, 343 and 787), a small-hit is achieved. Furthermore, when the three production patterns 371L, 371C, and 371R are stop-displayed in combination for time-saving patterns (for example, 373 and 737), it becomes a time-saving hit (c time-saving). Note that the character pattern 373 is used for an announcement effect, and suggests the possibility of a big hit or a small hit (hit reliability) depending on the display mode (expression, etc.).

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 37, as shown in FIG. 6, first and second reserved symbols 372a and 372b are also displayed. The first reserved design 372a is a design corresponding to reserved storage of the first special design. The first reserved symbol 372a is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time the game ball enters the first start port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol, and each time the variable display of the first special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side from the time of starting ball. Also, the second reserved design 372b is a design corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special design. The second reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time the game ball enters the second start port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, and each time the variable display of the second special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side from the time of starting ball.

In addition, a shooting direction display section 374 indicating the direction in which the player should shoot the game ball (shooting direction) is also provided on the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 37 . The shooting direction display unit 374 changes the game state to a game state (normal game state or a short-time game state described later) that requires left-handed hitting (shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the first game area 211). In some cases, it is displayed in the first display mode (for example, the characters "left shot" and an arrow image pointing to the left). On the other hand, the shooting direction display unit 374 displays a time-saving game state (a time-saving state, b time-saving state, which will be described later) that requires a right-handed game state (shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the second game area 212). or c time-saving state), it is displayed in the second display mode (for example, characters of "Right shot", arrow image pointing to the right). The shooting direction display section 374 may be displayed only for a certain period of time when the game state changes, or may be displayed all the time. Also, the shooting direction display section 374 may be displayed only when the game state requires hitting to the right.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 1 includes, as its control circuits, a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect display control device 91. , and a power supply board 95 (see FIG. 2). The main control unit 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU 60a. In addition to the CPU 60a, the main control unit 60 includes a ROM 60b for storing processing programs and tables, a RAM 60c for temporarily storing data when executing the processing program, an input/output port, and a communication device. Equipped with ports, etc. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are similarly configured as a microprocessor centering on a CPU, and are provided with a ROM, a RAM, an input/output port, a communication port, etc. in addition to the CPU. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal board 65, through which signals indicating game states and game results are transmitted to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 5).

The main controller 60 governs the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 5, the main controller 60 receives detection signals from the front frame open switch 3a that detects the opening of the front frame 3, the inner frame open switch 5a that detects the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal board 64 . In addition, the main controller 60 includes gate switches 221a and 222a for detecting passage of game balls to the normal symbol operation gates 221 and 222, and a first start port for detecting entry of game balls to the first start port 23. A switch 23a, a second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 24, a first large winning port switch 25a for detecting the entering of a game ball into the first large winning port 25, A second big winning hole switch 26a for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second big winning hole 26, a specific area passage switch 43a for detecting the passage of a game ball to the specific area 43, and a game ball to the normal winning hole 28. A detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 28a or the like for detecting the entry of a ball is input through the game board relay terminal plate 61. As shown in FIG. Further, the operation signals from the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are directly input to the main controller 60 . On the other hand, from the main control device 60, drive signals to the second starting solenoid 24c, the first big winning solenoid 25c, the second big winning solenoid 26c, the distribution solenoid 42c, etc. are sent through the game board relay terminal plate 61. output as Also, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure reservation number display device 33, the second special figure reservation number display device 34, the general figure display device 35 , and a display signal to the number display device 36 for normal symbols and the like is output through the relay terminal board 62 of the symbol display device. Furthermore, signals to the hall computer 100 are output from the main controller 60 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the external connection terminal board 65 .

The probability setting switch 98 is provided on the main controller 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 , and the RAM clear switch 99 is provided on the power board 95 . A probability setting switch 98 is a switch for setting a special symbol jackpot probability, and a RAM clear switch 99 is a switch for executing RAM clear. The RAM clear switch 99 of this embodiment is also used to select the set value of the jackpot probability. In other words, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are used to select and set any one of six setting values (settings 1 to 6) to which different jackpot probabilities are assigned as special symbol jackpot probabilities. . The manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 98 and rotates it, and with the RAM clear switch 99 depressed, the power is turned on. Then, the pachinko machine 1 enters a state in which the setting values can be changed. When the pachinko machine 1 is in this state, the administrator can select a desired set value from settings 1 to 6 by pressing the RAM clear switch 99. FIG. In this embodiment, each time the RAM clear switch 99 is pressed, the pachinko machine 1 sequentially displays the numbers "1" to "6" corresponding to the setting values currently selected in the first special figure display device 31. to display. Therefore, the administrator selects the desired setting value by repeatedly pressing the RAM clear switch 99 so that the number displayed on the first special figure display device 31 becomes the number corresponding to the desired setting value. be able to. A set value selected by operating a RAM clear switch 99 is determined by turning a key inserted into a probability setting switch 98 to return it to the initial position, and set as a special pattern jackpot probability. The administrator can set any one of settings 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1 by performing these operations. In this embodiment, the setting value is selected and set using the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99. However, the configuration is not limited to this. If possible, any other operation means may be used to select or set the setting value, or a configuration in which a dedicated switch for selecting the setting value is provided. In addition, although the pachinko machine 1 displays information about the currently selected setting value on the first special figure display device 31, the information is not limited to this, and may be displayed on another display device. Alternatively, the notification may be made by voice. For example, a display device capable of displaying the setting values may be provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and the display device may be a device dedicated to displaying the setting values. Also, the setting values are not limited to the six settings 1 to 6, and any number of setting values may be selected as long as they can be selected from a plurality of setting values.

The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 for detecting a ball-out of a ball tank 77 for storing game balls to be paid out to the upper receiving tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via a rear wiring relay terminal plate 64 . , a detection signal from a payout switch 74 for detecting game balls put out to the upper tray 11 is input via the payout relay terminal board 71 and the rear wiring relay terminal board 64, and a full switch 75 for detecting that the lower tray 12 is full. detection signal is input directly. On the other hand, the payout control device 70 outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 73 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the payout relay terminal board 71 . The payout control device 70 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 in accordance with commands transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out prize balls. When a detection signal is input from either the ball-out switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 stops driving the payout motor 73 until the detection state is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input. interrupt the payout operation.

Also, the payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal plate 51 . The CR unit terminal plate 51 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the settlement display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball lending switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided in the settlement display device 52. It is input through the CR unit terminal board 51 . The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal, and the settlement switch 54a detects the operation of the settlement button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the ball lending command is input, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the rented balls. In addition, the dispensing control device 70 is also configured to be capable of two-way communication with the firing control device 80, and when a predetermined firing stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied, the firing control device 80 to send a fire stop command.

The shooting control device 80 controls the shooting of game balls to the game area 21 . The firing control device 80 includes a rotation amount signal output according to the rotation operation of the firing handle 13, a firing stop signal from a firing stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the firing stop button, and a firing stop signal from a firing stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the firing stop button. A touch signal or the like is input from a touch switch 82 that detects that the . On the other hand, the firing control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the firing motor 83 . The shooting control device 80 controls the shooting motor 83 so that the game ball is shot to the game area 21 with the shooting intensity based on the rotation amount signal. The shooting control device 80 stops driving the shooting motor 83 regardless of the operation of the shooting handle 13 and does not shoot the game ball when the touch signal is not input or when the shooting stop command is input.

The sub-integrated control device 90 is responsible for controlling game effects. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centering on a CPU 90a, and is provided with a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input/output port, a communication port, etc., in addition to the CPU 90a. This sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands by one-way communication from the main control device 60 via the effect relay terminal board 63, and performs effect control according to the received command. A detection signal from the production button switch 16 a for detecting the operation (pressing) of the production button 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 90 . On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 14 and a lighting signal to the lamp 15 . Also, from the sub-integrated control device 90, a command for effect display control to the effect display control device 91 is output by one-way communication. The effect display control device 91 receives a command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and controls the display of the effect display device 37 so that the effect display device 37 displays the effect image corresponding to the command. do

The power supply board 95 is a DC power supply that converts AC voltage from an external AC power supply into DC voltage, and supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 1 by operating the power switch 95a. The power supply board 95 supplies power from the AC power supply to the RAM 60c of the main control unit 60 and the like even when the power switch 95a is turned off and the power supply of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. It is held by power from the power supply. The power supply board 95 also includes an auxiliary power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores electric power supplied from the AC power supply in the auxiliary power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure in which the supply of power from the AC power supply is interrupted, the power from the auxiliary power supply is supplied to the RAM 60c of the main controller 60, etc., and the data, etc. in the RAM 60c of the main controller 60 remain unchanged for a certain period of time. retained. In this way, the main controller 60 has a backup function of retaining the memory in the RAM 60c by power from the AC power supply or the auxiliary power supply even if the power switch 95a is turned off or a power failure occurs. On the other hand, since the sub-integrated control device 90 does not have such a backup function, the memory in the RAM 90c is cleared when the power switch 95a is turned off or a power failure occurs.

[Outline of game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, an outline of a game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this manner will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the probability of winning a special symbol (probability of winning a symbol) differs depending on the setting value. The jackpot probability is 1/310, the jackpot probability of setting 3 is 1/300, the jackpot probability of setting 4 is 1/290, the jackpot probability of setting 5 is 1/280, and the setting The jackpot probability of 6 is 1/270.

The small hit probability is 0% for the first special symbol and 1/4 for the second special symbol. That is, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is never won as a small winning symbol. In addition, there may be a case where the first special symbol is selected as a small winning symbol. However, it is desirable to make the small-hit probability of the first special symbol lower than the small-hit probability of the second special symbol. When a small win occurs, the second big winning hole 26 is opened in the small winning game, and when the game ball enters the opened second big winning hole 26 and the entered game ball passes through the specific area 43, A jackpot (accessory hit) is achieved, and a jackpot game is executed. In this embodiment, the probability that a game ball entering the second big winning hole 26 passes through the specific area 43 is 2/3.

The time saving probability is 1/40 in the first special design and 0% in the second special design. That is, the second special symbol is never won as a time-saving symbol. It should be noted that there may be a case where the second special symbol is elected as a time-saving symbol.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a normal game state, a time-saving game state, and a slight time-saving game state as game states. The time-saving game state is a state in which it is easier to enter a game ball into the second start port 24 than in the normal game state, and the slight time-saving game state is a state in which the game ball enters the second start port 24 more easily than in the normal game state. It is a state in which entry of a game ball is easy and entry of a game ball into the second start port 24 is more difficult than in the time-saving game state. In this embodiment, the time-saving game state is a time-saving state that enters after the end of the big win game when the big win game is executed, and the variable display of the special symbol is executed the predetermined number of times (900 times) without the occurrence of the big win. and a c time-saving state that enters when a special symbol (first special symbol) is fixedly displayed as a time-saving symbol during the slight time-saving game state. The a time saving state, the b time saving state and the c time saving state all have a normal pattern winning probability higher than the normal game state, and a normal pattern variation time normal The normal pattern variation time is shorter than the normal game state It is a game state in which a drawing time saving function and an opening extension function for extending the opening time of the second starting port 24 when a normal symbol is won are longer than in the normal game state. The number of time reductions in the time saving state (continuous number of times) is, for example, 5 times, the number of time saving times in the time saving state (continuous number of times) is, for example, 50 times, and the number of time reductions in the time reduction state (continuous number of times) is, for example, 5 times. times. The minute time saving game state is a game state that enters after the end of the big win game when the big win game is executed, similarly to the a time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times of the short time game state (continuation number of times) differs depending on the big win pattern, the game state at the time of the big win, etc., and for example, either 50 times or 100 times is set.

The normal pattern hit probability varies depending on the game state, and is 1/100 when the game state is the normal game state or the slight time reduction game state, and the game state is the time reduction game state (a time reduction state, b time reduction state or c time saving state) is 1/1.1. When a hit occurs in a normal symbol, a normal symbol winning game (normal symbol winning game) opened by the second starting port 24 (normal electric accessory) is executed. When a win occurs in normal symbols when the game state is a normal game state, a normal pattern winning game with a prescribed number of 10 and a maximum opening time of 0.1 second is executed, and the game state is a short time game state. When a hit occurs in a normal pattern at a certain time, a normal pattern winning game with a prescribed number of 10 and a maximum opening time of 0.2 seconds is executed, and when the game state is a time-saving game state, a normal pattern wins. When it occurs, a regular game with 10 specified numbers and a maximum opening time of 3.0 seconds is executed. In the slight time reduction game state, although it is easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 24 than in the normal game state, in practice, as in the normal game state, the second start port is opened during the slight time reduction game state. It is almost impossible to let a game ball enter 24.

Next, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game flow of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, in the normal game state, the game is progressed by hitting to the left (shooting the game ball to the first game area 211), and when the game ball enters the first start port 23, the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed as a big win symbol (symbol win), a big win is achieved and a big win game in which the first big winning hole 25 is opened is executed. The first big winning hole 25 and the second big winning hole 26 cannot enter a game ball by hitting to the left, and can enter a game ball by hitting to the right (shooting a game ball to the second game area 212). A ball becomes possible. When the first special symbol is selected as a jackpot symbol (symbol hit), there are cases in which a reduced working time state and slightly reduced working time state occur after the jackpot game ends.

When the first special symbol hits the jackpot and shifts to a time saving state after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the normal symbol becomes higher than that of the normal game state, and the opening time of the second start port 24 when the normal symbol wins. It is extended from the normal game state. Therefore, the player hits to the right and allows the game ball to pass through the normal symbol operating gate 222 arranged in the second game area 212, thereby frequently opening the second starting port 24. A game ball can be easily entered into the starting port 24 to variably display the second special symbol. As described above, the small winning probability of the second special symbol is 1/4, and the probability that the game ball entering the open second big winning hole 26 in the small winning game passes through the specific area 43 is 2. Since it is /3, in the time-saving state a, it is possible to generate a big hit (a prize) with a high probability. In addition, in this embodiment, when the second special symbol hits the jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, the time-saving state a occurs with a probability of 100%. In addition, when the second special symbol hits the jackpot, the time saving state a is generated with a probability of 100% after the jackpot game ends. However, as in the case of a big hit with the first special symbol, a case where a time saving state occurs after the big win game ends and a case where a slight time saving game state occurs may be included. In this case, the probability of occurrence of the time-saving state a may be higher in the case of a big hit with the second special symbol than in the case of a big hit with the first special symbol.

When the jackpot is won with the first special symbol and the transition to the short-time gaming state after the end of the big-hitting game is performed, as described above, in the short-time gaming state, the game ball is entered into the second start port 24 in the same manner as in the normal game state. Since it is almost impossible to do so, the game is progressed by hitting the first starting hole 23 instead of the second starting hole 24.例文帳に追加Then, when the first special symbol is won as the time-saving design during the slight time-saving game state, the c time-saving state occurs. In the time-saving c state, similarly to the time-saving state a, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 24, so that the accessory hit can be generated with a high probability.

In addition, when the variable display of the special symbols is executed for the predetermined number of times (900 times) without a big hit, the b time saving state occurs as the game state. Since the number of times of time saving in the b time saving state is 50 times, when the b time saving state occurs, it is possible to generate a big hit (mainly an accessory hit) in most cases.

[Main control process]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, especially the operation of the main controller 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. As shown in FIG. This processing is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control process includes power-on processing required to power-on the pachinko machine 1 (S10), random number update processing (S20), winning confirmation processing (S30), starting winning processing (S40), normal By repeatedly executing a symbol game process (S50), a normal symbol winning game process (S60), a special symbol game process (S70), a small winning game process (S80), and a big winning game process (S90). done. In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S20 to S90 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. By executing the main control process, the main control device 60 sends various commands to the control device in charge and executes the processing according to the command, thereby progressing the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 .

[Power-on processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of power-on processing. In the power-on process of S10, the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 first sets access permission to enable reading and writing of data to the RAM 60c after the security check is completed (S100). Next, it is determined whether the backup flag is OFF (S102) and whether the RAM clear signal is OFF (S104). The backup flag is a flag indicating whether or not the contents stored in the RAM 60c are normal. The backup flag is determined whether or not the contents stored in the RAM 60c are normal by, for example, checksum processing. The RAM clear signal is turned ON when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 99 is operated, and turned OFF when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 99 is not operated.

If it is determined that the backup flag is OFF, or if it is determined that the RAM clear signal is ON while the backup flag is ON, the operation starts from the initial state. That is, the CPU 60a clears and initializes the game information storage area for storing game information in the RAM 60c, and performs initialization processing for starting the game from the initial state (S106). and the corresponding initial commands (S108), and the power-on process ends. As described above, if the power is turned on while the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are being operated, the RAM clear signal is turned ON, and the CPU 60a selects one of the settings 1 to 6 in accordance with the initialization process. One set value set (selected) by the probability setting switch 98 is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 60c, and the set value is validated. The setting value storage area is not cleared by the initialization process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S102 and S104 that the backup flag is ON and the RAM clear signal is OFF, the system is started from the state immediately before the power shutdown. That is, the CPU 60a first reads the game information immediately before the power shutdown, which is stored and held in the game information storage area of the RAM 60c (S110). The game information immediately before the power cutoff is information indicating the state of the game that was in progress immediately before the power cutoff. Then, according to the game information read out, a power return process for resuming the game is performed (S112), and a corresponding return command is transmitted to the payout control device 70 and the sub-integrated control device 90 (S114), followed by power-on processing. exit. When the power-on process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next random number update process (S20).

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main controller 60 has a backup function for holding the memory of the RAM 60c as described above, and the game information is normally stored in the RAM 60c when the power is turned on. If it is not cleared, it is possible to return to the game state before the power cutoff. On the other hand, since the sub-integrated control device 90 does not have such a backup function, it cannot recognize the game state of the pachinko machine 1 when the power is turned on. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by selectively transmitting an initial command and a return command from the main control device 60 to the sub-integrated control device 90 according to the game information stored at the time of return in the power-on processing, The integrated control device 90 determines the game state immediately after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on based on the received command.

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S20 is a process of updating various random numbers for determination. As the random number for judgment, for example, a random number for judgment (special symbol propriety Judgment random number), time reduction judgment random number used for time reduction judgment performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23, special figure display device when the result of the success judgment is a big hit or a small hit (First special figure display device 31 or second special figure display device 32) to determine the jackpot pattern or small hit pattern to be stopped and displayed Hit design determination random number, special design fluctuation display pattern (fluctuation time) determination Variation pattern determination random numbers to be used, normal symbol determination random numbers used for determination of normal symbol suitability performed based on passage of game balls to normal symbol operation gates 221 and 222, and the like can be mentioned. When the random number update process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S30).

[Winning confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S30 is performed using various sensors (gate switches 221a and 222a, first starter switch 23a, second starter switch 24a, first big win switch 25a, second big win switch 26a, specific area passage switch 43a, normal winning opening switch 28a, etc.) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, among the above-mentioned switches, the switches related to the prize ball (first start switch 23a, second start switch 24a, first big win switch 25a, second big win switch 26a, normal win switch 28a) It is determined whether game balls have been detected, and if it is determined that they have been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the value of the prize ball information is not 0, a command for specifying the number of prize balls (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70, and the prize confirmation process is terminated. When the payout control device 70 receives the command for specifying the number of prize balls, the payout motor 73 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the payout switch 74 outputs the prize ball information (unpaid (number of game balls) is decremented by one. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the value of the prize ball information reaches zero. The process is repeated until the information also has a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next startup winning process (S40).

[Start winning process]
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of the starting winning process. In the starting winning process of S40, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first starting port switch 23a and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first start port 23, the number of reservations of the current first special symbol (number of first special symbol reservations) is less than the upper limit number (value 4 in this embodiment) It is determined whether or not (S202). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the first special symbol is incremented by 1 and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated (S204), A random number for determination of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the random number for judgment acquired in S206, the information regarding the progress of the first special symbol variation game, such as the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong, the random number for determining the winning symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern, can be mentioned. can. Then, the first special symbol reserved number designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol reserved number designation command includes information about the reserved number of the first special symbols for causing the effect display device 37 to display the first reserved symbol 372a. In addition, if it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23 in S200, or if it is determined that the number of reservations of the first special symbol has reached the upper limit number in S202, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S210.

Next, a detection signal from the second starting port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 24 (S210). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second start port 24, the number of reservations of the current second special symbol (second special number of reservations) is less than the upper limit number (value 4 in this embodiment) It is determined whether or not (S212). When it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbols is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the second special symbols is incremented by 1 and the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 34 is updated (S214), A random number for determination of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S216). Here, as the random number for determination acquired in S216, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong, the random number for determining the winning symbol, the random number for determining the variation pattern, etc. Information related to the progress of the second special symbol variation game can be mentioned. can. Then, the second special symbol reserved number designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. The second special symbol reserved number designation command includes information about the second special symbol reserved number for causing the effect display device 37 to display the second reserved symbol 372b. In addition, if it is determined that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 24 in S210, or if it is determined that the number of reservations of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit number in S212, the processing of S214 to S218 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S220.

Next, a detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current normal symbol holding number is smaller than the upper limit number (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the reserved number of normal symbols is smaller than the upper limit number, the reserved number of normal symbols is incremented by 1 and the display of the normal pattern reserved number display device 36 is updated (S224). Next, the random number for determination of the normal symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S226). In addition, as the random number for determination of the normal design, information related to the progress of the variable game of the normal design such as the random number for determination of normal design validity can be mentioned. Then, the command for designating the number of reserved symbols is normally transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the starting winning process is terminated. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S224 to S228 is skipped, End the starting winning process. When the starting winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S50).

[Normal symbol game processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol game process of S50, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hit flag (normal symbol hit flag) is value 1 (step S300). The normal pattern per flag is a flag indicating whether or not the normal pattern per game is in progress. When it is determined that the normal pattern per flag is the value 1, it is determined that the normal pattern per game is in progress, and the normal pattern game processing is terminated. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process proceeds to the normal symbol per game process of the next S60. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern per flag is not 1 but 0, it is determined that the normal pattern per game is not in progress, and whether or not the normal pattern is being variably displayed (S302), the determination of the fixed pattern of the normal pattern is performed. It is determined whether or not it is during the display time (S304). When it is determined that the normal symbols are not being displayed in a variable manner and that the fixed symbols are not being displayed, it is determined whether or not the number of pending normal symbols is greater than 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of reserved symbols is not more than the value 0, that is, the value is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of normal symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest random number for normal symbol determination stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S308), and variable display of normal symbols is performed. (S310) and the normal symbol game process is terminated. Hereinafter, the details of the normal symbol variation display related processing of S310 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

In the normal symbol variation display related process, it is determined whether or not the a time saving flag, the b time saving flag and the c time saving flag are all 0 (S350). The a time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the a time saving state, and the a time saving state is triggered by the occurrence of a big hit. The b time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the b time saving state, and is generated when the number of variations of the special symbol reaches the scheduled number of times without the occurrence of a big hit. The c time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the c time saving state, and is triggered by winning of the first special symbol in the time saving design during the slight time saving game state. When all of the a time saving flag, b time saving flag and c time saving flag are value 0, that is, when it is determined that the current game state is the normal game state or the slight time saving game state, the obtained random number for judging normal symbol success or failure Based on the low probability normal symbol hit determination table is used to determine whether a win is successful (S352). On the other hand, if any of the a time saving flag, b time saving flag and c time saving flag is value 1 instead of value 0, that is, when it is determined that the current game state is a time saving game state, the acquired random number for judging normal symbol Based on this, the success/failure determination is performed using the normal symbol hit determination table for high probability (S354). Judgment of normal symbol suitability is performed by comparing a random number for normal symbol suitability judgment with a winning value contained in a normal symbol winning judgment table, and when the random number for normal symbol judging coincides with the winning value, it is judged as winning, If they do not match, it is determined that they are out of line. The high-probability normal symbol hit determination table has more hit values than the low-probability normal symbol hit determination table. As a result, the normal pattern hit probability is set to a high probability in the case of the time-saving game state (a time-saving state, b time-saving state and c time-saving state), and a low probability in the case of the normal game state and the slight time-saving game state. be done. It should be noted that, in the slight time-saving game state, the normal symbol winning probability may be set to a higher probability than the normal game state, and may be set to a lower probability than the time-saving game state. As a result of the success/failure determination, if it is determined to be a hit ("YES" in S356), the winning pattern is determined as the fixed pattern of the normal patterns (S358), and the time from the start of the variable display of the normal patterns to the final display of the winning pattern is determined. The normal pattern variation time (hit variation pattern) is determined (S362). In addition, as a result of the success/failure determination, if it is determined to be off ("NO" in S356), the off symbol is determined as the fixed symbol of the normal symbol (S360), and after starting the variable display of the normal symbol, the off symbol is definitely displayed. To determine the normal pattern fluctuation time (off fluctuation pattern) (S362). The normal pattern fluctuation time is set to a relatively long time (for example, 30 seconds) in the normal game state, and is set to a slightly shorter time (for example, 25 seconds) in the slightly reduced game state than in the normal game state. A time saving state, b time saving state and c time saving state) are set to a significantly shorter time (for example, 2 seconds) than the slight time saving game state. When the fixed pattern and the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the normal pattern are determined in this way, the variable display of the normal pattern is started (S364), the reserved number of the normal pattern is decremented by the value 1, and the normal pattern reserved number display device 36 is displayed. The display is updated (S366), a normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S368), and the normal symbol game processing is terminated.

In addition, in the slightly time-saving gaming state, it is better to variably display the first special symbol aiming at the entry of the game ball to the first start port 23, and to aim at the entry of the game ball to the second start port 24. Rather than variably displaying the 2 special symbols, it may be more advantageous for the player, and the winning probability of the normal symbols may be higher than that of the normal game state, or the variation time of the normal symbols and the first special symbols. may be shorter than the normal game state. Alternatively, the winning probability of normal symbols may be set higher than that in the normal game state, and the variation time of normal symbols and the first special symbol may be shortened than in the normal game state.

Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 12, when the normal symbol variable display is started, when the normal symbol game process is next executed, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines that the normal symbol is normally variable and displayed in S302. In order to determine that there is, next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time determined in S362 has elapsed (the variation according to the determined variation pattern has ended) (S312). When it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game processing is once terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the determined symbol display for displaying the determined symbol of the normal symbol during variable display. Processing is performed (S314). Then, it is determined whether or not the fixed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S316). When it is determined that the fixed symbol display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game processing is once terminated. When the normal symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is displayed, it is determined at S304 that the determined symbol is being displayed, so whether or not the determined symbol display time has elapsed is again checked at S316. When it is determined that the determined symbol display time has elapsed, the display of the determined symbols is terminated (S318), and it is determined whether or not the determined symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S320).

When it is determined that the determined symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol but a missing symbol, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fixed pattern of the normal pattern is the winning pattern, the normal pattern hitting flag (normal pattern hitting flag) is set to a value 1 (S322) in order to start the normal pattern hitting game, and the normal pattern game processing is performed. exit. When the normal symbol game process ends, the normal symbol per game process of S60 follows.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal per-symbol game processing. In the normal per symbol game process of S60, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the normal per symbol flag is value 1 (S400). When it is determined that the normal per symbol flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, it is determined that the normal per symbol game is not in progress, and the normal per symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern per flag is 1, it is determined that the normal pattern per game is in progress, and it is determined whether or not the second start port 24 is open (S402). If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not open, it is determined whether or not the waiting time for opening has elapsed (S404). When it is determined that the waiting time for opening has not passed, the normal per-symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening waiting time has passed, the opening pattern (maximum opening time) of the second starting port 24 is determined (S406), and the second starting is performed so that the second starting port 24 is opened according to the determined opening pattern. The solenoid 24c is controlled (S408), and the normal per-symbol game processing is once terminated. As described above, the opening pattern of the second starting port 24 varies depending on the game state. In this embodiment, when the game state is the normal game state, the opening pattern is opened once for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. is set, and when the game state is a small time-saving game state, an opening pattern that is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds is set, and the game state is a time-saving game state (a time-saving state or b time-saving state) In some cases, an open pattern is set to open once for a maximum of 3.0 seconds.

When the second starting port 24 is opened, the detection signal from the second starting port switch 24a is used to determine that the second starting port 24 is being opened in S402 when the normal per-symbol game processing is executed next time. Based on whether or not a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls entered the second starting port 24 (S410), the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting port 24 is the maximum opening determined in S406 It is determined whether or not the time has reached (S412). When it is determined that the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24 and the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting port 24 has not reached the determined maximum opening time, the second starting port 24 While maintaining the opening of the starting port 24, the normal per-symbol game processing is once terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that a specified number of game balls have entered the second starting port 24, or when it is determined that the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting port 24 has reached the determined maximum opening time, the second 2 The starting port 24 is closed (S414). Then, in order to terminate the normal per-symbol game, the value 0 is set to the normal per-symbol flag (S416), and the normal per-symbol game processing is terminated. When the normal per symbol game process is completed, the special symbol game process of S70 follows.

[Special symbol game processing]
15 and 16 are flowcharts showing an example of special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game process of S70, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not either the big hit flag or the small hit flag is 1 (S500). When it is determined that either the big hit flag or the small hit flag is 1, it is determined that the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress, and the special symbol game process is terminated. When the special game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small-hit game process (S80). On the other hand, when it is determined that both the big win flag and the small win flag have a value of 0, it is determined that neither the big win game nor the small win game is being played, and either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable display. Whether or not there is (S502), and whether or not the confirmed pattern is being displayed (S504) are determined respectively. When it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner and the fixed symbol is not being displayed, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S506). ). When it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest random number for determination of the second special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S508), and the second special symbol is read out. (S510), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is 0, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special symbols is greater than 0 (S512). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is greater than the value 0, the oldest random number for determination of the first special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S514), and the first special symbol is read. (S516), and the special symbol game process is terminated. When it is determined in S512 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S506 to S516, when the number of reserved first special symbols and the number of reserved second special symbols are both greater than the value 0, the second special symbol variation display (retention digestion) is preferentially executed (special Fig. 2 preferential variation). Of course, it is not limited to this, and the first special symbol variation display (holding digestion) may be preferentially performed (special symbol 1 priority variation), and the special symbol variation display is the start port ( It may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24 (change in the order of entering), and the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol may be performed. It may be performed in parallel (simultaneous variation). Details of the second special symbol variation display related processing of S510 and the first special symbol variation display related processing of S516 will be described below.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing an example of the first special symbol variation display related process. In the first special symbol variation display related process, first, the suitability determination process for the first special symbol is performed (S560). The first special symbol right/wrong determination process is included in the special symbol right/wrong determination random number (right/wrong determination random number acquired at S514) and the right/wrong determination table acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23. When the random number for judging whether or not the special symbol agrees with any of the jackpot values, it is judged as a big hit, and when the random number for judging whether or not it does not agree with any of the jackpot values, it is judged as a failure. do. The success/fail determination table contains different big win values for each set value, and contains more big win values as the set value is higher such that the higher the set value among the settings 1 to 6, the higher the probability of big win.

When the win/fail determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the win/fail determination process is a big hit (S562). When it is determined that the result of the success/failure determination process is a big hit, one of the big winning symbols is determined based on the winning symbol determination random number acquired in S514 (S564). In this process, using a random number for determining the winning design, a plurality of winning designs (for example, 4R time reduction This is done by selecting one pattern from among the no jackpot pattern, the 10R time-saving jackpot pattern, etc.). Incidentally, the determined big-hit symbol is stored in the RAM 60c and saved until the big-hit game ends. When the jackpot pattern is determined, the fluctuation display time (jackpot fluctuation pattern ) is determined (S566).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the success/failure determination process is not a big hit, the time reduction determination process is performed based on the time reduction determination random number acquired in S514 (S568). The time saving determination process is performed by comparing the obtained random number for time saving determination with the hit value contained in the time saving determination table, and when the random number for time saving determination matches one of the hit values, it is determined that there is time saving (hit). , When it does not match with any of the hit values, it is determined that there is no time saving (off). In addition, it may replace with the random number for time-saving determination, and may perform time-saving determination using the random number for success/failure determination. When performing time saving determination using the random number for success/failure determination, the hit value for time saving determination is set to a value other than the big hit value and the small hit value. When the time saving determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the time saving determination process indicates that there is time saving (S570).

If it is determined that the result of the time-saving determination process is neither the presence of time-saving nor the absence of time-saving, that is, if it is determined that neither the big hit nor the time-saving hit is determined, it is determined to be a loss, and the loss pattern is determined as the fixed pattern of the first special pattern (S572). ), the variable display time (loss variation pattern) of the first special symbol from the start of the variable display of the first special symbol to the stop display of the determined missing symbol is determined (S574).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the time saving determination process is that there is time saving, the time saving design is determined as the fixed design of the first special design (S576). Incidentally, the determination of the time-saving design may be performed by determining one predetermined time-saving design. Further, when the number of times of time saving is changed according to the time saving pattern, one time saving pattern may be selected from a plurality of time saving patterns with different number of times of time saving based on the random number for determining the time saving pattern. When the time saving pattern is determined, it is determined whether or not the minute time saving flag is value 1 (S578). When it is determined that the minute time saving flag is the value 1, it is determined that the current game state is the minute time saving game state, and the first special symbol is displayed after the variable display is started until the determined time saving symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display time (time reduction variable pattern) of 1 special symbol is determined (S580).

When it is determined in S578 that the minute time reduction flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, a deviation variation pattern is determined (S574). That is, when the current game state is not the slight time-saving game state but the normal game state, even if it is determined that there is time-saving in the time-saving determination process and the time-saving pattern is determined, the time-saving is invalidated and the deviation pattern is changed. Decide.

When the variation pattern is determined in this way, the variable display of the first special symbol is started (S582), the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by 1, and the display of the reserved number is updated (S584). Then, the first special symbol variation instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S586), and the first special symbol variation display related process is terminated. In addition, along with the update of the number of reservations of the first special symbol, a shift process is performed to clear the judgment random numbers related to the reservation to be digested this time and to shift the judgment random numbers related to the remaining reservations. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the first special symbol variation instruction command transmits a control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. It should be noted that the first special symbol variation instruction command includes the result of success or failure determination, the variation pattern of the first special symbol (fluctuation time), the fixed symbol of the first special symbol (big hit symbol, time saving symbol or off symbol) and the like. .

FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing an example of the second special symbol variation display related process. In the second special symbol variation display related process, first, the second special symbol validity determination process is performed (S560b). The second special symbol right/wrong determination process is included in the special symbol right/wrong determination random number (right/wrong determination random number acquired in S508) and the right/wrong determination table acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24. When the special symbol success/fail judgment random number matches any of the big success values, it is determined as a big success, and the special symbol success/failure judgment random number matches any of the small success values. When they match, it is judged as a small hit, and when the random number for judging success or failure does not agree with any of the big win value and the small win value, it is judged as a loss. The success/fail determination table contains different big win values for each set value, and contains more big win values as the set value is higher such that the higher the set value among the settings 1 to 6, the higher the probability of big win.

When the success/failure determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the success/failure determination process is a big hit (S562b) and a small hit (S563). When it is determined that the result of the success/failure determination process is a big hit, a big hit pattern is determined (S564b). In this embodiment, if the second special symbol wins the big hit, the 10R time saving big winning symbol is determined as the big winning symbol. That is, when the second special symbol hits the jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes the time-saving state a. When the jackpot pattern is determined, the fluctuation display time (jackpot fluctuation pattern ) is determined (S566b).

When it is determined that the result of the winning/failure determination process is a small hit, the small winning pattern is determined (S565), and the special patterns from the start of the variable display of the second special pattern to the final display of the determined small winning pattern are displayed. A variation display time (small hit variation pattern) is determined (S567).

If it is determined that the result of the success/failure determination process is neither a big hit nor a small hit, then the winning pattern is determined (S572b), and after starting the variable display of the second special symbol, the determined winning pattern is displayed. To determine the fluctuation display time of the special symbol (outgoing fluctuation pattern) (S574b).

When the variation pattern is determined in this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is started (S582b), the pending number of the second special symbol is decremented by 1, and the display of the pending number is updated (S584b). Then, the second special symbol variation instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S586b), and the second special symbol variation display related process is terminated. In addition, along with the update of the number of reservations of the second special symbol, a shift process is performed for clearing the judgment random numbers related to the reservation to be digested this time and shifting the judgment random numbers related to the remaining reservations. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the second special symbol variation instruction command transmits a control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. In addition, the second special symbol variation instruction command includes the result of the success/failure determination, the variation pattern of the second special symbol (variation time), the fixed symbol of the second special symbol (big hit symbol, small winning symbol or off symbol), etc. be

Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 15 and 16, when the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started to be displayed, the first special symbol is executed in S502. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S518). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern determined in S566, S574, S580, S566b, S567 or S574b, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed is determined after the special symbol fluctuation display is started. and the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not passed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the variable time has passed, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S520), and the fixed symbol of the special symbol being displayed in variable display is displayed (S522). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the symbol stop command transmits a control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the fixed symbol display time has elapsed (S524). Here, the display time of the confirmed symbol is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. When it is determined that the fixed symbol display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is once terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbols are stopped and displayed, it is determined at S504 that the confirmed symbols are being displayed. If it is determined that the display time of the finalized symbols has passed, the display of the finalized symbols is ended (S526), and it is determined whether or not the finalized symbols are the jackpot symbols (S528).

If it is determined to be a big hit pattern in S528, in order to generate a big win, the operation of the condition device is started (S530), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S532), and the value 1 is set to the big hit flag ( S534). In order to stop the time saving function during the jackpot game, the a time saving flag, the slight time saving flag, the b time saving flag and the c time saving flag are cleared to the value 0 (S536 to S542). Then, the variation counter is cleared (S544), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S546), and the special symbol game process is terminated. The game state designation command includes values of a jackpot flag, a short working hours flag, a small short working hours flag, a b short working hours flag, a c short working hours flag, and a variation counter. When the special symbol game process is finished, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small winning game process of S80.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S528 that it is not a big hit design, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit design (S548). If it is determined to be a small winning pattern, a value 1 is set to the small winning flag to generate a small winning (S550), and the process proceeds to S552. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol but is a winning symbol, S550 is skipped and the process proceeds to S552. Then, a time saving flag end processing (S552), b time saving flag setting processing (S554) and c time saving flag setting processing (S556) are executed, and a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S546) , end the special symbol game process. The game state designation command includes each value of a small hit flag, a short time flag, a short time counter, small time short flag, small time short counter, b short time flag, b short time counter, c short time flag, c short time counter, variable counter be Hereinafter, a time saving flag end processing, b time saving flag setting processing, and c time saving flag setting processing will be described in order.

Drawing 19 is a flow chart which shows an example of a time saving flag end processing. In the a time saving flag ending process, it is determined whether or not the a time saving flag is value 1 (during the a time saving state) (S600). If the a time saving flag is determined to be 1, the a time saving counter is decremented by 1 (S602), and it is determined whether or not the a time saving counter is 0 (S604). The a time-saving counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of special symbols until the a time-saving state ends, and the a time-saving counter is set to a predetermined initial value (value 5) at the end of the jackpot game. . If it determines that a time saving counter is not value 0, a time saving flag completion|finish processing will be complete|finished, maintaining a a time saving state. On the other hand, if it determines with a time saving counter being value 0, in order to terminate a time saving state, a time saving flag will be set to value 0 (S606), and a time saving flag end processing will be complete|finished.

When it is determined in S600 that the time saving flag a is not the value 1 but the value 0, it is determined whether or not the slight time saving flag is the value 1 (S608). If it is determined that the minute time reduction flag is 1, the minute time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S610), and it is determined whether or not the minute time reduction counter is 0 (S612). The minute time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the minute time reduction game state ends, and the minute time reduction counter has an initial value (either value 50 or value 100) at the end of the jackpot game. is set. When it is determined that the minute time reduction counter is not 0, the end processing of the a time reduction flag is terminated while maintaining the minute time reduction game state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the minute time saving counter is value 0, in order to terminate the minute time saving game state, the minute time saving flag is set to the value 0 (S614), and the a time saving flag ending process ends.

FIG. 20 : is a flowchart which shows an example of a b time saving flag setting process. In b time saving flag setting process, it is determined whether b time saving flag is value 0 (S620). If the b time saving flag is determined to be 0, the variable counter is decremented by 1 (S622), and it is determined whether or not the variable counter is 0 (S624). The fluctuation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the predetermined number of times is reached, and the fluctuation counter is set to a predetermined initial value (value 900) at the end of the jackpot game. If it is determined that the variation counter is not 0, the b time saving flag setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable counter has a value of 0, in order to generate the b time saving state, the b time saving flag is set to a value of 1 (S626), the b time saving counter is set (S628), and the b time saving start command is issued. It is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S630), and the b time saving flag setting process ends. The b time saving counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbols until the b time saving state ends, and a predetermined initial value (value 50) is set to the b time saving counter. The number of time saving times in the b time saving state is greater than the number of time saving times in the a time saving state, and when the b time saving state occurs, a big hit (mainly a role) can be drawn in most cases. After the b time saving state occurs, when the b time saving flag setting process is executed, it is determined in S620 that the b time saving flag is value 1 (during the b time saving state), so the b time saving counter is decremented by the value 1. Then (S632), it is determined whether or not the b time saving counter is 0 (S634). If it is determined that the b time saving counter is not 0, the b time saving flag setting process is terminated while maintaining the b time saving state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the b time saving counter has a value of 0, the b time saving flag is set to a value of 0 in order to end the b time saving state (S636), and a b time saving end command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S638 ), b ends the time saving flag setting process. That is, when the b time saving counter reaches the value 0 without being able to draw a big hit (symbol winning or accessory winning), the b time saving state ends and the normal game state is entered. In this embodiment, since the variation counter is not initialized at the time of transition to the normal game state, if the transition to the normal game state is made without being able to draw a big hit in the b time saving state, the number of times the special symbol will fluctuate further from there is the scheduled number of times. Even if it reaches , it does not cause the b time saving state. Of course, after shifting from the b time saving state to the normal game state, the variation counter may be initialized, and when the number of variations of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number, the b time saving state may be generated.

In the present embodiment, the variation counter is counted even during a time saving state (a time saving flag is value 1) or slight time saving game state (slight time saving flag is value 1). However, it may not be counted during the time saving state a, and may not be counted during the slight time saving game state. In addition, in a pachinko machine of the type in which a variable counter is initialized when the b time saving counter reaches the value 0 and returns to the normal game state without being able to draw a big win (symbol winning or accessory winning) during the b time saving state. , the variation counter may also count during the b time saving state.

FIG. 21 : is a flowchart which shows an example of a c time saving flag setting process. In the c time saving flag setting process, it is determined whether or not the fixed symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol) is the time saving symbol (S640). When it is determined that the fixed symbol is the time saving symbol, it is determined whether or not the minute time saving flag is value 1 (S642). That is, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the slightly reduced gaming state. When it is determined that the slight time saving flag is 1, in order to generate the c time saving state, the c time saving flag is set to a value of 1 (S644), the c time saving counter is set (S646), and the c time saving flag is set. End the process. The c time saving counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbols until the c time saving state ends, and a predetermined initial value (value 5) is set to the c time saving counter. On the other hand, even if it is determined in S640 that the fixed symbol of the special symbol is a time saving symbol, if it is determined in S642 that the minute time saving flag is 0, the process proceeds to S648. Therefore, even if the fixed pattern of the special pattern is the time saving pattern, the time saving win is invalidated unless the current game state is the minute time saving game state. If it is determined in S640 that the fixed pattern of the special pattern is not a time saving pattern but a deviating pattern, or if it is determined in S642 that the micro time saving flag is value 0, the c time saving flag is value 1 (during c time saving state). (S648). When it is determined that the c time saving flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the c time saving flag setting process is ended. On the other hand, if the c time saving flag is determined to be 1, the c time saving counter is decremented by 1 (S650), and it is determined whether the c time saving counter is 0 (S652). If it is determined that the c time saving counter is not 0, the c time saving flag setting process is terminated while maintaining the c time saving state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the c time saving counter is 0, the c time saving flag is set to 0 (S654) to terminate the c time saving state, and the c time saving flag setting process ends.

In addition, in the c time saving state, the number of fluctuations of the first special design and the number of fluctuations of the second special design are counted separately, and when the number of fluctuations of either the first special design or the second special design reaches a predetermined number , c may end the time-saving state. If the number of times of variation of the special symbols is counted without distinguishing between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, for example, when the c time saving state occurs while the first special symbol is suspended, it will be suspended. Even if the 1st special symbol held is varied, no small hit is made, so the number of remaining variations of the 2nd special symbol in the c time saving state is reduced due to the variation of the 1st special symbol, which is disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, as described above, by separately counting the number of times of variation of the first special symbol and the number of times of variation of the second special symbol, the first special symbol held when the c time saving state occurs fluctuates. Also, it is possible to vary the second special symbol a predetermined number of times (5 times). In addition, you may make the end conditions of a time saving state and the end conditions of b time saving state the same.

[Small win game processing]
22 and 23 are flowcharts showing an example of the small winning game process. In the small hit game process of S80, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the small hit flag is value 1 (S700). When it is determined that the small hit flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the small hit game processing is terminated. After ending the small winning game process, the process proceeds to the next big winning game process of S90. On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit flag is the value 1, whether or not the small win game start effect is being performed (S702), whether or not the second big winning opening 26 is open (S704), the specific area 43 is in effect (S706), and whether or not a small winning game end effect is in progress (S708). If any determination of S702~S708 is also negative determination, to start the small hit game start production to send a small hit game start production command to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S710), small winning game processing is terminated once. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the small winning game start effect command starts the small winning game start effect in the effect display device 37 . When the small-hit game start effect is started, when the small-hit game process is executed next time, it is determined that the small-hit game start effect is being executed in S702, so next, a predetermined small-hit game start effect It is determined whether or not time (for example, 4 seconds) has passed (S712). When it is determined that the small winning game start effect time has not elapsed, the small winning game process is temporarily terminated, and when it is determined that the small winning game start effect time has elapsed, the second large winning opening solenoid 26c is driven to generate the second large winning prize. The winning opening 26 is opened (S714), the specific area 43 is activated (S716), and the small winning game process is terminated. When the second big winning hole 26 is opened, when the small winning game process is executed next time, it is determined in S704 that the second big winning hole 26 is open, so the second big winning hole switch is next performed. Based on the detection signal from 26a, whether or not the number of game balls entering the second big winning hole 26 reaches a specified number (10 in the embodiment) (S718), and the second big winning hole 26 is opened. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of the opening has reached the maximum opening time (1.6 seconds in the embodiment) (S720). In addition, the small winning game is not limited to opening the second big winning opening 26 only once, and may be opening a plurality of times within the maximum opening time. When it is determined that the number of game balls entering the second big winning hole 26 has not reached the prescribed number and the opening time of the second big winning hole 26 has not reached the maximum opening time, the second big winning hole While maintaining the opening of 26, the small winning game processing is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, it is determined that the number of game balls entering the second big winning hole 26 has reached a specified number, or even if the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 26 has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the second big winning hole 26 is determined. When it is determined that the maximum opening time has been reached, the second big winning opening 26 is closed (S722), and the small winning game process is terminated.

When the second big winning opening 26 is closed, the second big winning opening 26 is determined not to be open at S704 when the small winning game process is executed next time, and the specific area 43 is active at S706. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 43 by the specific area passage switch 43a (S728). When it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 43, it is determined whether or not the effective period of the specific area 43 has expired (S730). When it is determined that the effective period has not ended, the small winning game processing is once terminated, and when it is determined that the effective period has ended, the sub-integrated control device issues a small winning game end effect command to start the small winning game ending effect. 90 (S732), and ends the small winning game process. When the valid period of the specific area 43 ends and the small winning game end effect is started, when the small winning game process is executed next time, it is determined that the specific area 43 is not valid in S706, and in the following S708. Since it is determined that the small-hit game end effect is in progress, it is determined whether or not the small-hit game end effect time has elapsed (S724). When it is determined that the small winning game end performance time has not elapsed, the small winning game processing is temporarily terminated, and when it is determined that the small winning game ending performance time has passed, the value 0 is set to the small winning flag (S726). , ends the small winning game process.

In S728, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 43, it is a case where the small hit becomes the role hit, and in order to execute the big win game, the operation of the accessory continuous actuating device is started (S734). . Next, if the second big winning opening 26 is open, the second big winning opening 26 is closed (S736, S738), and the specific area 43 is invalidated (S740). Next, the jackpot flag is set to a value of 1 (S742), the a time saving flag, the small time saving flag, the b time saving flag, and the c time saving flag are cleared to the value 0 (S744 to S752), and the variation counter is cleared ( S754). Then, the value 0 is set to the small hit flag (S754), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S756), and the small hit game process is terminated. When the small-hit game process is finished, the process proceeds to the big-hit game process of S90. The game state designation command includes values of a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a short time flag, a short time flag, a short b time flag, a short c time flag, and a variation counter.

[Jackpot game processing]
24 and 25 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the big-hit game process of S90, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big-hit flag is value 1 (during the big-hit game) (S800). When it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the jackpot game processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is 1, whether or not the first jackpot 25 is open (S802), whether or not the jackpot game start effect is in progress (S804), and whether the jackpot game end effect is in progress. (S806), and whether it is during the open interval (S808). When all of S802-S808 are negatively determined, a jackpot game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S810), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 having received the jackpot game start effect command starts the jackpot game start effect. When the jackpot game start effect is started, it is determined in S804 that the jackpot game start effect is being performed when the jackpot game process is executed next time, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed. (S812). When it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has not passed, the big win game processing is temporarily terminated, and when it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has passed, the first big win port 25 is driven by the first big win port solenoid 25c. is released (S814), and the big hit game process is terminated.

When the first big winning hole 25 is opened, when the next big winning game process is executed, it is determined in S802 that the first big winning hole 25 is open. Based on the detection signal, whether or not the number of game balls entering the first big winning hole 25 has reached a specified number (10 in the embodiment) (S816), after opening the first big winning hole 25 has reached the maximum open time (30 seconds in the embodiment) (S818). When it is determined that the number of game balls entering the first big winning hole 25 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the first big winning hole 25 has not reached the maximum opening time, the first big winning hole While maintaining the opening of 25, the jackpot game processing is once terminated. On the other hand, it is determined that the number of game balls entering the first big winning hole 25 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of balls entering the first big winning hole 25 has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the first big winning hole 25 is determined. If it is determined that the maximum opening time has been reached, the first big winning opening 25 is closed (S820), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S822). Since the number of rounds of the big hit game is set according to the big hit pattern and the small hit pattern, the judgment as to whether or not the current round game is the final round depends on the number of repetitions of the round game depending on the big hit pattern and the small hit pattern. This is done by determining whether or not a predetermined number of times has been reached. When it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S824), and the jackpot game processing is terminated. Main controller 60 transmits an inter-open interval generation command to sub-integrated control device 90 when the inter-open interval occurs. When the interval between opening occurs, it is determined in S808 that it is during the interval between opening when the jackpot game process is executed next time, so whether the interval time between opening (for example, two seconds) has passed Determine (S826). When it is determined that the interval time between openings has not passed, the jackpot game processing is temporarily terminated while the first big winning port 25 is closed, and when it is determined that the interval time between openings has passed, the first big winning port 25 is restarted. is released (S814), and the big hit game process is terminated.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the first big winning hole 25 with the interval between openings in this way, when it is determined in S822 that the current round game is the final round, a jackpot game end effect command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90. It transmits (S828) and ends the jackpot game process. The sub-integrated control device 90 having received the jackpot game end effect command starts the jackpot game end effect. When the jackpot game end effect is started, when the jackpot game process is started next time, it is determined in S806 that the jackpot game end effect is being performed, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed. (S830). When it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has not passed, the jackpot game process is once terminated, and when it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has passed, the operation of the accessory continuous operating device is stopped (S832), and the condition The operation of the device is stopped (S834).

Next, it is determined whether or not the big win pattern that caused the occurrence of the big win this time is the big win pattern without time reduction (S836). When it is determined that the jackpot pattern is not a jackpot pattern without time saving but a jackpot pattern with time saving, in order to generate a time saving state, the a time saving flag is set to a value 1 (S838), and a predetermined value (value 5) A time saving counter setting process is performed (S840). Then, in order to end the jackpot game, the jackpot flag is set to the value 0 (S848), the jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S850), and the game state designation command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90. (S852), and ends the jackpot game process. The game state specifying command includes values of a jackpot flag, a time saving flag, and a time saving counter.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S836 that the jackpot pattern is a jackpot pattern without time reduction, in order to generate a slight time reduction game state, a slight time reduction flag is set to a value 1 (S842), and a slight time reduction counter for setting a slight time reduction counter. Setting processing is performed (S844). For example, when the first special symbols without time reduction jackpot symbols A and B are provided, the time reduction counter setting process is performed when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the time reduction jackpot symbol A. is set to a value of 50 (50 times), and when the first special symbol is fixedly displayed as a jackpot symbol B without time saving, a value of 100 (100 times) is set to the minute time saving counter. In this embodiment, since the second special symbol does not include the big hit pattern without time saving, when the second special symbol hits the jackpot, the slight time saving game state does not occur, and the time saving state a occurs. Next, the initial value (value 900) is set in the variation counter (S846). Then, in order to end the jackpot game, the jackpot flag is set to the value 0 (S848), the jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S850), and the game state designation command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90. (S852), and ends the jackpot game process. The game state designation command includes values of a jackpot flag, a short time flag, and a short time counter.

In addition, when a big hit is made with the first special symbol during the time-saving game state, the game may be shifted to the time-saving state a without fail after the big-hit game ends. As a result, for example, when the first special symbol is held when the time saving state a occurs, and when the first special symbol hits a big hit based on the holding, the state shifts to the short working time state after the big win game ends. can be prevented.

Thus, in this embodiment, when the special symbol (first special symbol) that is variably displayed during the normal game state is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the time-saving game state (a time-saving state) is entered after the jackpot game ends. There are cases where it shifts and cases where it shifts to a slightly reduced gaming state, and when it shifts to a slightly reduced gaming state, a special symbol (first special symbol) that is variably displayed during the slightly reduced gaming state is confirmed and displayed as a reduced time symbol. Based on that, it is supposed to shift to the time saving game state (a time saving state). As a result, even if it is not possible to shift to the time-saving gaming state with the so-called first hit, during the slight time-saving gaming state, there is a chance to shift to the time-saving gaming state without pulling the first hit again. It is possible to suppress the decrease in the player's desire to play. In addition, even if the special symbol (first special symbol) that is variably displayed during the normal game state is confirmed and displayed in the time reduction symbol, it is possible not to shift to the time reduction game state, that is, to directly shift from the normal game state to the time reduction game state. In addition, during the short time game state, the game is advanced by hitting the first start port 23 to the left as in the normal game state, and the probability of hitting the jackpot is the same low probability as in the normal game state, which is convenient for the player. Since the advantage is the same as that in the normal game state, it is possible to prevent the player's profit from becoming excessive and balance the profit between the player and the game parlor.

In addition, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made with the first special symbol, there are cases where it shifts to a time-saving game state (a time-saving state) after the end of the big-hit game, and cases where it shifts to a slight time-saving game state. There may be a case where it shifts to a game state. In addition, when a big hit is made with the first special symbol, the game may be shifted only to the short working hours game state, or may be made to shift only to either the normal game state or the short working hours game state. That is, even if the first special symbol hits the jackpot, it may not be shifted to the time-saving game state. In this way, in order to generate the time-saving game state, first, it is necessary to make a big hit with the first special symbol, shift to the slight time-saving game state after finishing the big win game, and draw the time-saving symbol during the slight time-saving game state. , Since it is necessary to go through a slightly shortened game state, the game can be given a sense of tension even after a big hit with the first special symbol.

In addition, when a big hit is made with the second special symbol, it is assumed that only the time-saving game state (a time-saving state) is entered after the end of the big-hit game. may shift to In this case, the probability of shifting to the time-saving game state may be higher in the case of a big hit with the second special symbol than in the case of a big hit with the first special symbol.

Moreover, after shifting to the time saving game state, it may be shifted to the slight time saving game state after the end of the time saving game state. In this way, the player expects to win (per pattern or per role) during the time saving game state, and by shifting to the slight time saving game state even after the time saving game state ends, the remaining It can be expected to pull back the time-saving game state on hold.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-integrated control device 90 that receives various commands from the main control device 60 will be described. As for the commands that the sub-integrated control device 90 receives from the main control device 60, as described above, the initial command, the return command, the first special symbol variation instruction command, the second special symbol variation instruction command, the symbol stop command, the game state There are a designated command, a small-hit game start production command, a small-hit game end production command, a big-hit game start production command, a big-hit game end production command, and the like. As the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands, a pattern variation effect process for performing a symbol variation effect that variably displays the effect symbol on the effect display device 37 along with the variable display of the special symbol, and a game along with the symbol variation effect. There are a game state suggesting performance process for performing a performance display according to the state, a big win game performance process for executing a big win game performance with the occurrence of a big win, etc. These processes are repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals. Details of the game state suggestion effect processing will be described below. Note that the symbol variation effect processing and the jackpot game effect processing do not constitute the gist of the present invention, so the description thereof is omitted.

[Game State Suggestion Effect Processing]
FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the game state suggestion effect processing executed by the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90. As shown in FIG. In the game state suggesting effect process, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not it has received a game state designation command transmitted from the main control device 60 in S546 of the special symbol game process (S900). . If it is determined that the game state designation command has not been received, the game state suggestion effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state designation command has been received, the time saving game state (a time saving state, It is determined whether it is in the b time saving state or c time saving state) (S902) and whether it is in the slight time saving game state (S904).

When it is determined that the game state is neither the time-saving game state nor the slightly time-saving game state, it is determined that the game state is the normal game state, the effect display for the normal game state is performed on the effect display device 37 (S906), and the game state suggesting effect processing is terminated. do. The performance display is performed by the sub-integrated control device 90 transmitting a performance display command to the performance display control device 91 and controlling the performance display device 37 according to the performance display command received by the performance display control device 91 . The effect display for the normal game state can be performed, for example, by displaying an image for the normal game state as a background image of the symbol variation effect for variably displaying the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R.

When it is determined in S902 that it is in the time saving game state, the effect display for the time saving game state is performed on the effect display device 37 (S908), and the game state suggesting effect processing is terminated. The effect display for the time saving game state can be performed by displaying an image for the time saving game state as a background image of the symbol variation effect.

When it is determined in S904 that it is in the slightly reduced working time gaming state, it is determined whether or not the value of the slightly reduced working hours counter included in the game state designation command is greater than a predetermined value (value 50) (S910). In this embodiment, since the time-saving counter is configured as a down counter, the determination of S910 is whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbols after the time-saving gaming state occurs is less than a predetermined value (50 times). will be determined. When it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is larger than the predetermined value, the effect display for the time saving game state is performed on the effect display device 37 (S912), and the game state suggesting effect processing is terminated. The effect display for the slight time-saving game state can be performed by displaying an image for the slight time-saving game state as a background image of the symbol variation effect.

As a result, the player can confirm the current game state by looking at the background image of the symbol variation effect, and can use it as a criterion for deciding whether or not to continue the game. The game state suggesting effect is not limited to being displayed as a background image of the symbol variation effect, and the game state may be suggested by displaying numbers, alphabets, letters, symbols, characters, and the like.

Although it was determined in S904 that it is in the slightly reduced working hours game state, the value of the slightly reduced working hours counter is less than or equal to the predetermined value in S910, that is, the number of fluctuations of the special symbols after the occurrence of the slightly reduced working hours game state is a predetermined value (value 50 ), if it is determined to be above, the effect display for the normal game state is performed on the effect display device 37 (S906) in spite of the time saving game state, and the game state suggesting effect process is terminated. In this embodiment, since the number of times of the minute time-saving game state is either 50 times or 100 times, when changing from the effect display for the minute time-saving game state to the effect display for the normal game state, it is a big hit. A case where 50 times is set as the number of times of the slight time-saving game state after the end of the game, and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (first special symbol) reaches 50 times, the slight time-saving game state ends, and the state shifts to the normal game state. In some cases, 100 times are set as the number of times of the short time game state after the end of the jackpot game, and the number of fluctuations of the special pattern (first special pattern) reaches 50 times and the short time game state is continued. In the latter case, the game is internally in a short-time game state, but since the effect display is the same as in the normal game state, it is in a so-called latent state. As a result, the player can expect to continue playing the game in anticipation of being in a short-time playing state, and the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1 can be increased.

In this embodiment, from the occurrence of the minute time-saving game state until the number of fluctuations of the special symbols reaches a predetermined value (value 50) or more, the effect display for the minute time-saving game state is performed, and when it reaches the predetermined value or more, the normal game state is displayed. However, the effect display for the normal game state is performed until the number of fluctuations of the special symbols reaches a predetermined value or more after the occurrence of the short time game state. may be used as a production display. In this case, there is a case where an effect display for the short-time game state is performed while the game is internally in the normal game state.

It should be noted that it may be determined by a lottery whether or not to perform the effect display for the slightly reduced time game state during the slightly reduced time game state and how many times the effect display is changed. Also, a drop lottery may be performed in which the performance display for the short-time gaming state falls to the performance display for the normal gaming state. These lotteries may be performed so that the performance display for the slightly reduced gaming state is more likely to be executed during the slightly reduced gaming state than during the normal gaming state.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, as a game state that can be shifted after the end of the jackpot game, the time-saving game state (entering ball) in which the game ball is easier to enter the second start port 24 than the normal game state easy state), and a slight time-saving game state (specific game state) in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 24 than the time-saving game state, and the small time-saving game state after the end of the big win game. When it shifts and wins with the time saving pattern during the minute time saving game state, it is supposed to shift to the time saving game state. As a result, even if a jackpot is drawn but the shift to the time-saving game state cannot be made after the jackpot game ends, there is a chance to shift to the time-saving game state without drawing the jackpot again during the slight time-saving game state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the player's desire to play. Moreover, since there is no transition to the time-saving game state during the normal game state, frequent occurrence of the time-saving game state is avoided, and excessive profit for the player is suppressed to benefit both the player and the game parlor. can be balanced.

In the example, even if the time saving hit (time saving pattern) was pulled during the c time saving state (a time saving state), the time saving hit was invalidated, but the c time saving state (a time saving state) during the time saving hit remained. The number of fluctuations may be overwritten to the initial value (value 5).

In the embodiment, as a time-saving game state, when a big win game is executed, a time-saving state that enters after the end of the big win game, b time-saving state that enters when the number of times of special symbol fluctuation reaches the predetermined number, and a small time-saving game Although it has a c time saving state that enters when a special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a time saving symbol during the state, the b time saving state may be omitted.

In addition, in the embodiment, the c time saving state has the same performance as the a time saving state (normal figure probability changing function, time saving function, open extension function), but even if the function is different from the a time saving state Alternatively, the performance (normal pattern hit probability, normal pattern fluctuation time, opening time of the second starting port 24) may be varied. For example, the c time saving state may have higher performance than the a time saving state. In this way, even when the player shifts to the slightly reduced working hours game state after finishing the jackpot game, winning of the reduced working hours pattern during the slightly shortened working hours game state enables the player to obtain a better benefit than the reduced working hours state. Also, in the time saving state c, some functions may be omitted or the performance may be lower than in the time saving state a. Even in this case, if the c time saving state is configured so that it is more advantageous to aim for the second start port 24 and hit to the right than to aim for the first start port 23 and hit to the left, it will be difficult for the player. Since there is an advantage in winning the time-saving pattern during the time-saving game state, it is possible to suppress the decline of the player's willingness to play when shifting to the slight time-saving game state after the end of the big winning game.

In the embodiments, the gaming machine of the present invention is described as being applied to a pachinko machine of a mixed type of one and two types, but it is not limited to this, and may be applied to a pachinko machine of the first type. For example, as game states that can be shifted after the end of the big win game, there is a probability variable game state with a short time game state and a short time game state, and after the end of the big win game, the state is shifted to the short time game state, and the short time game is played. It may be configured to generate a time-saving game state when a time-saving design is drawn during the state. In addition, in the pachinko machine of the first type, although it has a time-saving game state and a slight time-saving game state, it may not have a variable probability game state.

In the embodiment, game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are paid out to the upper receiving tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine performs a game by circulating game balls enclosed therein. Also, the pachinko machines of the embodiments and modifications may be applied to so-called management gaming machines. The management game machine restricts external access to the main control device, and the frame control device (equivalent to the payout control device in the embodiment) sends specific information (which affects the performance of the game) to the main control device. Information other than information that may affect the result of the game) can be transmitted, the frame control device is connected to the CR unit, and is configured to be able to communicate with the outside only through the frame control device.

The correspondence relationship between the main elements of the embodiments and the main elements of the invention described in the column of Means for Solving the Problems will be described. In the embodiment, the first starting port 23 corresponds to the "first starting port", the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "second starting port", S560 of the first special symbol variation display related processing and the second special The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the process of S560b of the symbol variation display related process corresponds to the "validity determination means", and S582 of the first special symbol variation display related process and S582b of the second special symbol variation display related process The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the process, the first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 correspond to "symbol display means", and the main that executes the processing of S800 to S834 of the big hit game process. The CPU 60a of the control device 60 corresponds to "big hit game execution means", and S552 to S556 (a time saving flag end process, b time saving flag setting process, c time saving flag setting process) of special symbol game process and S836 to big hit game process The CPU 60a of the main controller 60 that executes the process of S844 corresponds to "game state control means". In addition, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90, the effect display control device 91, and the effect display device 37 that execute the game state suggesting effect correspond to "effect display means". Note that the correspondence relationship between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of Means for Solving the Problems is the Since it is an example for specifically explaining the mode for solving the problem, it does not limit the elements of the invention described in the column of the means for solving the problem. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of Means to Solve the Problem should be made based on the description in that column, and the Examples are based on the description of the invention described in the column of Means to Solve the Problem. This is only a specific example.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above using examples, the present invention is not limited to such examples, and can be embodied in various forms without departing from the scope of the present invention. Of course you can get it.

1 pachinko machine, 2 outer frame, 3 front frame, 3a front frame open switch, 4 glass plate, 5 inner frame, 5a inner frame open switch, 11 upper tray, 12 lower tray, 13 firing handle, 14 speaker, 15 lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 211 first game area, 212 second game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 221, 222 normal pattern operation gate, 221a, 222a gate switch, 23 first starting port, 23a first starting port switch, 24 second starting port, 24a second starting port switch, 24b opening and closing blade, 24c second starting port solenoid, 25 first big prize winning port, 25a second 1 large winning opening switch, 25b open/close blade, 25c first large winning opening solenoid, 26 second large winning opening, 26a second large winning opening switch, 26b opening/closing plate, 26c second large winning opening solenoid, 28 normal winning opening, 28a Normal winning mouth switch, 29 Out mouth, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special symbol reservation number display Device (1st special symbol reservation number display device), 34 2nd special symbol reservation number display device (2nd special symbol reservation number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 normal symbol reservation number display Device (Normal figure pending number display device) 37 Effect display device 371L, 371C, 371R Effect design (pseudo design) 372a First reservation design 372b Second reservation design 373 Character design 374 Launch direction display unit 38 Center accessory, 40 distribution device, 41 warp exit, 42 distribution blade, 42c distribution solenoid, 43 specific area, 43a specific area passage switch, 44 non-specific area, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 adjustment display device, 53 ball rental button, 53a ball rental switch, 54 adjustment button, 54a adjustment switch, 60 main control device, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 pattern display device relay terminal board, 63 effect relay terminal board, 64 back wiring relay terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 72 payout device, 73 payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 77 ball tank, 78 tank rail, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch motor, 90 sub-integration Control device, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect display control device, 95 power supply board, 95a power switch, 98 probability setting switch, 99 RAM clear switch, 100 hall computer.

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A first starting port into which a game ball can enter at all times;
A second starting port where the possibility of entering a game ball changes,
a success/fail determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port;
a pattern display means for variably displaying a pattern based on the result of the suitability determination;
a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when the symbols variably displayed by the pattern display means are stopped at predetermined winning symbols;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
with
As a game state that can be shifted after the execution of the jackpot game, the easy ball entry state in which the game ball is easier to enter the second start port than the normal game state, and the second start state is easier than the easy ball entry state. At least including a specific game state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball into the mouth,
The game state control means shifts to the specific game state after the execution of the jackpot game, and when a specific pattern different from the winning pattern is stopped by the pattern display means during the specific game state, the specific game state Transition to a ball-entering easy state in which it is easier for the game ball to enter the second start port than
game machine.

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