JP2023056232A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To propose a pinball game machine capable of enhancing interest by a small win game, and a big win game developed from the small win game.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine includes multiple, different small win operation modes in which at least one interval closing time mutually in a small win game differs, and selects small win operation modes in which only the closing time differs each and executes a small win game between when specific small win contents are determined in a normal game state and when small win contents are determined in an advantageous game state. The pinball game machine includes multiple big win operation modes in which only the closing time of at least one interval in an accessory big win game developed from a small win game mutually differs, and selects a big win operation mode in which only the closing time differs each and executes an accessory big win game between when the accessory big win is developed from a small win game executed in a normal game state and when the accessory big win is developed from a small win game executed in an advantageous game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a pinball game machine that executes a jackpot game that opens a big winning hole.

In a pinball game machine represented by a pachinko machine, when a game ball enters a starting hole provided in a game area, a lottery is performed, and when the result of the lottery is a big win, a big winning hole is used. There is a game that executes a jackpot game that releases the . Furthermore, when the result of the lottery is a small win, a small winning game is executed to open a big winning hole having a specific area inside, and when the game ball entering the big winning hole flows into the specific area. , There is also a configuration for executing the jackpot game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2018-23560 A

By the way, in the above-described conventional configuration (configuration in which a ball enters a specific area of a large winning opening in a small winning game to execute a big winning game), a configuration that can further improve the interest of the game by a small winning game or a big winning game is required. ing.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a pinball game machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

The present invention includes a first starting port, a second starting port that is converted to an open state and a closed state, and one or more that is converted to an open state in which a game ball can be entered and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered. A special area provided inside at least one large winning opening, into which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening can flow, and a game ball to the first starting opening and the second starting opening When it is determined as a small hit by the success/failure determination means for determining whether or not it is a small hit due to the entry of the ball, and when the success/failure determination means determines that the hit is a small hit, one from one or more preset small hit winning contents and at least one time opening and multiple times closing of the big winning opening, which is determined based on the small winning contents selected and determined by the small winning content selecting means. a small winning game control means for executing a small winning game for opening and closing a big winning opening in which the specific area is provided according to a small winning operation mode; and a ball entering the big winning opening opened in the small winning game. a jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game by opening and closing the jackpot in accordance with a jackpot operation mode constituted by opening at least once and closing a plurality of times when the game ball that has entered the specified area flows into the specific area; A pinball game machine comprising a game state conversion means for converting to an advantageous game state in which a ball is easier to enter the second starting port than a normal game state based on establishment of a set state conversion condition, The small winning game control means comprises a plurality of the small winning operation modes that are different only in a closing time set for at least one closure among a plurality of closings of the big winning opening in the small winning game, When the specific small win winning contents are determined in the normal game state, and when the specific small winning winning contents are determined in the advantageous game state A different small winning mode selection execution process is provided for selecting a small winning operation mode in which only the closing time is different between the two cases, and the big winning game control means closes the big winning opening in the big winning game a plurality of times. a plurality of the jackpot operating modes that differ only in the closing time set for at least one closing, and the jackpot game is executed according to one jackpot operating mode based on the entry of a ball into the specific area. When the game ball flows into the specific area in the small winning game executed by the small winning in the normal game state, and in the small winning game executed by the small winning in the advantageous game state, the specific area This pinball game machine is characterized by comprising a different jackpot mode selection and execution process for selecting jackpot operation modes that are different only in the closing time between when a game ball flows in and when a game ball flows into the game ball.

Here, it is preferable that the "first start opening" has a structure in which game balls flowing down the game area can always enter.
It is preferable that the "second starting opening" has a configuration in which a game ball can be entered in an open state, and a game ball cannot or is difficult to enter in a closed state.
The 'big prize winning slot' may be configured to separately include one for the big win game and one for the small win game, or may be configured to have a common one for the big win game and the small win game. . In the former configuration, it is sufficient that the big winning opening for the small winning game has a specific area inside. On the other hand, in the latter configuration, since the big winning opening that opens in the big win game has a specific area inside, it is possible to invalidate the flow into the specific area or make it impossible to flow into the specific area during the big win game. preferred.
The "small hit winning content" is for determining the small winning operation mode, and for example, the small winning design displayed on the production design display device is preferably used.
As the "state conversion condition", for example, the condition that is established with the end of the small winning game or the big winning game, based on determining the random number extracted by the ball entering the first start opening and the second start opening It is possible to set a condition to be established, a condition to be established by satisfying both the determination of the random number and the end of the small winning game or the big winning game.
The "small winning operation mode" indicates the operating mode of the big winning hole in the small winning game, and includes the number of times the big winning hole is opened in the small winning game (number of openings), the opening time of the big winning hole, and the large winning hole. It can be set according to the closing time of the winning opening. In addition, the "closure" of the large winning opening constituting the small winning operation mode includes, in addition to the closing of the large winning opening during the opening of the small winning game, closing before opening the large winning opening for the first time in the small winning game. (the so-called opening interval) and closing after the final opening (the so-called ending interval).
The "jackpot operation mode" indicates the operation mode of the jackpot in the jackpot game, and includes the number of times the jackpot is opened in the jackpot game (number of openings), the opening time of the jackpot, and the opening time of the jackpot. It can be set by closing time or the like. In addition, in the "closure" of the big winning opening that constitutes the big winning operation mode, similarly to the above-mentioned small winning operating mode, the closing (so-called start interval) before the opening of the big winning opening for the first time in the big winning game and the final closing after opening (so-called end interval).

In such a configuration, at least one closing time is required between when the specific small win content is determined in the normal game state and when the specific small win content is determined in the advantageous game state. A small winning game is executed in accordance with mutually different small winning operation modes, and a small winning determination (winning of a small winning) in a normal game state determines a jackpot of an accessory generated in the small winning game and a small winning in an advantageous game state. A big winning game is executed according to a big winning operation mode in which only at least one closing time is different from each other with determination of the big winning of the accessory generated in the small winning game by winning determination. Since a different small winning game and a different big winning game are executed in accordance with the game state in which the small winning is confirmed in this way, a game rich in variety can be provided by confirming the small winning, and the small winning game and the big winning game can be provided. can improve interest by

In addition, in the configuration of the present invention, since the small win operation mode and the big win operation mode are selected according to the game state of the small win, it is possible to determine the success or failure of the small win and to select and determine the content of the small win. It also has the excellent advantage that such processing can be realized without complicating it.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention described above, the small-hit game control means determines a predetermined small-hit winning content different from the specific small-hit winning content in the normal game state, and in the advantageous game state. A configuration is proposed that includes a same small-hit mode selection and execution process for selecting the same small-hit operation mode as when the predetermined small-hit winning content is determined.

With such a configuration, when the specific small win winning content is selected and determined in the normal game state and the advantageous game state, the small win game is executed according to the small win operation mode in which at least one closing time is different from each other. While being executed, the small winning game is executed according to the same small winning operation mode when predetermined small winning winning contents are selected and determined in the normal game state and the advantageous game state. That is, depending on the determination of the specific small win winning content and the determination of the predetermined small winning winning content, it selectively executes a different small winning game or the same small winning game. In this way, depending on the game state of the small winning, the same small winning game may be executed as when a different small winning game is executed. can be further improved.

In addition, in the configuration of the present invention, even if either the specific small winning content or the predetermined small winning content is determined, different big winning games can be executed by the inflow of game balls into the specific area. It becomes the structure which can produce the fun by selection of the above-mentioned small-hit game, while having the fun that a different big-hit game is performed.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention described above, the different small-hit mode selection execution processing of the small-hit game control means is performed in the normal game state when the specific small-hit winning content is determined in the advantageous game state. A small winning operating mode in which the total closing time of the big winning opening in the small winning game is set to be shorter than the small winning operating mode selected according to the determined specific winning contents of the small winning is selected. is proposed. Here, the "total closing time" indicates a time obtained by summing up the closing times respectively set for a plurality of closings of the big prize winning opening.

In such a configuration, when the specific small winning content is selected and determined in an advantageous game state, the small winning game is executed according to the small winning operating mode with a short total closing time. To shorten the time required from the start to the end of a game. Thus, when the specific small winning contents are selected and determined in the advantageous game state, the small winning game is digested more speedily than when the specific small winning contents are selected and determined in the normal game state. can. Since the speedy digestion of such a small winning game is advantageous to the player, it can effectively stimulate the player's feelings of wanting to select and decide on the specific winning content of the small winning in an advantageous game state, thereby improving the amusement of the game. It contributes to the function and effect of the present invention described above.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1; FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the (A) closed state and (B) open state of the specific opening|mouth 25 provided inside the 2nd big winning a prize opening device 21. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1; FIG. It is a chart explaining a part of the specification of a game. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine; It is a flow chart which shows starting prize-winning processing. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a winning/failing determination process; FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a winning judgment process; FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a winning/failing determination process; FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a success/failure determination process; FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a jackpot game process; It is the flowchart 2 which shows a jackpot game process. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process; It is the flowchart 1 which shows a small hit game process. It is the flowchart 2 which shows a small hit game process. It is the flowchart 3 which shows a small hit game process. (A) A diagram showing a small winning design mode of the first special symbol that can be selected by the success/failure determination process, and (B) a diagram showing a small winning design mode of the second special symbol. (A) A diagram showing a big hit design mode of the first special symbol that can be selected by the success/failure determination process, and (B) a diagram showing a big hit design mode of the second special symbol. It is an explanatory view showing a small hit game pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the accessory big-hit game pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design big-hit game pattern. (A) A chart showing the setting time of the small winning game pattern, (B) A chart showing the setting time of the accessory big winning game pattern, and (C) A chart showing the setting time of the symbol big winning game pattern. Showing the flow of developing from a small winning game to a jackpot, (A) an explanatory diagram when a small winning is confirmed in a normal game state by a first small winning design mode, and (B) a first small winning design in a time saving game state. It is explanatory drawing at the time of a small hit determination by a mode. Shows the flow of development from a small winning game to a jackpot, (A) an explanatory diagram when a small winning is confirmed in a normal game state by a third small winning design mode, and (B) a third small winning design in a time-saving game state. It is explanatory drawing at the time of a small hit determination by a mode.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they fall within the technical scope of the present invention. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine the following examples and other examples.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a one-and-two mixed machine type gaming machine.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. An inner frame (not shown) is attached to the outer frame 51 via hinges 53 provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable. A frame (glass frame) 52 is attached to the inner frame so as to be openable. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52 . In addition, the game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is arranged on the far side (rear side) of the sheet glass 61 .

Speakers 66 are arranged on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and the game sounds and alarm sounds emitted from the speakers 66 improve the amusement of the game and call the player's attention. . In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state, and the light emission improves the amusement of the game. Further, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided at the lower portion of the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 63. As shown in FIG. The shooting handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player to move a shooting device (not shown) to shoot game balls supplied from the upper tray 55 toward the game area 3 of the game board 2. do.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper plate 55 . In addition, the lower tray 63 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 55 and has a ball extracting lever (not shown) for ejecting game balls in the lower tray 63 . A game ball accumulated in the lower tray 63 can be transferred to another box (dollar box) by operating the ball extracting lever by the player.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a CR settlement display device 95 (see FIG. 4) having a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59. FIG. At the center of the upper plate 55, a performance button 67 and a jog dial 68 that can be operated by the player are provided.

2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 2a and 2b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3. As shown in FIG. A center case 5 is arranged in the central part of the game area 3, and an LCD screen of a production pattern display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) is arranged in the center of the center case 5 so as to be visible from the front. ing. The center case 5 is also provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage and the like (not shown).

A first normal symbol operation gate 29 is arranged on the left side of the center case 5, and a first starting port 11 is arranged directly below the center case 5. - 特許庁Furthermore, on the right side of the center case 5, a second normal symbol operation gate 17 and a second starting port 12 are arranged vertically. The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can be entered at all times, while the second starting port 12 is configured by an ordinary electric accessory 13 having wing pieces that can be opened and closed. It is a configuration in which the game ball can be entered only in the open state. In addition, the first normal symbol operation gate 29 and the second normal symbol operation gate 17 are configured so that the game balls can always pass through.

Below the ordinary electric accessory 13, a first big winning slot device 15 having a first big winning slot 14 is arranged. The first big prize winning port device 15 is opened/closed for position conversion between a standing position for closing the first big winning port 14 and a tilting position for opening the first big winning port 14 by tilting forward from the standing position. A piece (not shown) is provided, and by setting the opening/closing piece to the upright position, a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big winning port 14 is achieved, and by setting the tilted position, the first An open state is created in which a game ball can enter the big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加This first big winning slot device 15 is provided with a first big winning slot solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the opening/closing piece. and open state.

Furthermore, below the first big winning slot device 15, a second big winning slot device 21 having a second big winning slot 20 is arranged. The second large prize winning port device 21 is opened/closed for position conversion between a standing position for closing the second large prize winning port 20 and a tilted position for opening the second large prize winning port 20 by tilting forward from the standing position. A piece (not shown) is provided, and by setting the opening/closing piece to the upright position, a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second big winning port 20 is achieved, and by setting the tilted position, the second An open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning hole 20 is created. This second big winning slot device 21 is provided with a second big winning slot solenoid 20b (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the opening/closing piece. and open state.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second big winning hole device 21 has an internal area 23 through which the game balls that enter the second big winning hole 20 flow down. A ball outlet 24 through which the game ball entering the winning hole 20 flows out into the internal region 23, a specific outlet 25 and general outlets 26, 26 into which the game ball that has flowed out from the ball outlet 24 can enter, Shutter pieces 27, 27 for opening and closing the specific opening 25 are provided. The shutter pieces 27, 27 have an upright position (FIG. 3B) to open the specific opening 25, and a tilted position to close the specific opening 25 by tilting inward from the upright position (FIG. 3A). , and is actuated to the upright position and the tilted position by a specific opening solenoid 25b (see FIG. 4) provided in the second prize winning opening device 21. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the shutter pieces 27, 27 are in the tilted position, the game ball that has flowed into the second big winning hole 20 cannot enter the specific hole 25, and the general holes 26, 26 enter the ball. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the shutter pieces 27, 27 are in the upright position, most of the game balls that have flowed into the second big winning hole 20 can enter the specific hole 25.
In addition, the second big prize winning port device 21 is provided with a transparent plate (not shown) covering the front surface of the internal region 23, and the game board 2 is arranged so that the transparent plate is flush with the game board 2. are arranged so as to be embedded in the Thereby, the player can visually recognize the return trend of the game ball entering the second big winning hole 20 until it enters the specific hole 25 or the general holes 26, 26.例文帳に追加

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, four general prize winning openings 31 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11 . These general winning openings 31 are configured so that game balls can be entered at all times. Furthermore, an out port 16 is provided at the most downstream part of the game area 3, and when the game ball shot to the game area 3 does not enter any of the winning openings or the starting opening, the Enter the ball into the out hole 16.

The game area 3 includes a left flow region 3a where game balls flow down on the left side of the center case 5 and a right flow region 3b where game balls flow down on the right side of the center case 5. The game ball passing above the center case 5 flows down the right flow area 3b by hitting to the right, and the game ball flows down the left flow area 3a by hitting the game ball to the left. The second normal symbol operation gate 17, the second starting opening 12, the first big winning opening 14, and the second big winning opening 20 are provided in the right flow region 3b. Therefore, by hitting the right flow region 3b (so-called right hitting), these second normal symbol operation gate 17, second start opening 12, first big winning opening 14, and second big winning opening 20 Enter the ball. It is possible. On the other hand, the first normal symbol operation gate 29 and the general winning opening 31 are provided in the left flow region 3a. Further, the first starting port 11 arranged directly under the center case 5 is capable of entering a game ball that has flowed down the left flow area 3a by means of a game nail planted in the game board 2. . Therefore, by hitting the left flow region 3a (so-called left-handed hitting), the ball can be entered into the first normal symbol operation gate 29, the first starting hole 11, and the four general winning holes 31 described above. Since the left flow region 3a and the right flow region 3b are configured in this way, the player can use the right-handed and left-handed strokes properly to operate the normal symbol operation gates 17, 29, the starting ports 11, 12 and each of the big winning openings 14 and 20 can be played. It should be noted that the first starting port 11 of the present embodiment cannot enter the game ball that has flowed down the right flow area 3b due to the game nail.

In the lower right part of the game board 2, a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol reserved number display device 8, a first special symbol reserved number display device 18, and a second special symbol reserved number display device 19 , a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 each consisting of a 7-segment display device are arranged.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. This block diagram does not show a so-called relay board, a power supply board, etc. that simply relay signals. Although not shown in detail, each of the main control device 80, payout control device 81, effect symbol control device 82, and sub-integrated control device 83 has a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. . Then, the CPU of each control device starts a program loaded in each ROM by an interrupt signal of 2 ms cycle, and executes various controls.

The main control device 80 includes a first start-up switch 11a for detecting a game ball entered in the first start-up port 11 and a game ball entered in the second start-up port 12 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. Second starting port switch 12a to detect, first normal gate switch 29a to detect the game ball that has passed through the first normal symbol operation gate 29, second normal gate to detect the game ball that has passed through the second normal symbol operation gate 17 A switch 17a, a first count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the first big prize hole 14, a second count switch 20a for counting game balls that have entered the second big prize hole 20, and A detection signal is input from each general prize winning port switch 31a and the like for detecting game balls entering the general prize winning port 31, respectively. Furthermore, the main control device 80 includes a specific opening switch 25a for detecting a game ball entering the specific opening 25 of the second large winning opening device 21, and the general openings 26, 26 of the second large winning opening device 21. A detection signal from the general opening switch 26a for detecting the entered game ball is input via the game board relay terminal plate 74. FIG.

The main control device 80 operates according to a program installed in its ROM, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above detection signals, etc., and sends the commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device. 83. In addition, the main control device 80 performs display control of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 75, and the first Lighting control of the special symbol reserved number display device 18, the second special symbol reserved number display device 19, and the normal symbol reserved number display device 8 is performed. In addition, the main controller 80 is also connected via the game board relay terminal plate 74 to the first large winning opening solenoid 14b, the second large winning opening solenoid 20b, the specific opening solenoid 25b, and the ordinary electric opening solenoid 13a. there is The main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the first large winning opening 14 by driving and controlling the first large winning opening solenoid 14b, and the second large winning opening 20 by driving and controlling the second large winning opening solenoid 20b. Control opening and closing. The opening and closing of the specific port 25 is controlled by driving and controlling the specific port solenoid 25b. Furthermore, the opening and closing of the second starting port 12 is controlled by driving and controlling the ordinary electric solenoid 13a. Further, the main controller 80 outputs signals for management of symbol variations, big hits, etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78 .

The payout control device 81 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 90 according to commands transmitted from the main control device 80 to pay out prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 91 for counting the game balls paid out as prize balls is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and the prize balls are counted by both. .

Further, signals from the full switch 92 and the ball-out switch 93 are input to the payout control device 81 . The full switch 92 detects that the lower tray 63 is full, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 along with this detection. The ball-out switch 93 detects that the ball tank (not shown) has little or no game balls, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 upon detection. When a signal is input from the full switch 92 and ball-out switch 93, the payout control device 81 stops driving the payout motor 90 to stop the payout operation of prize balls. The full switch 92 and the ball-out switch 93 are configured to continue to output signals until the detected state is resolved. to resume.

The payout control device 81 can communicate with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal board 79, and drives the payout motor 90 according to the lending command to pay out the rental balls. The CR unit terminal board 79 is also connected to the settlement display device 94 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and receives signals from the ball rental switch and the settlement switch provided in the settlement display device 94 . The ball lending switch detects the operation of the lending button 57 and outputs a signal, and the settlement switch detects the operation of the settlement button 58 and outputs a signal. The payout control device 81 is also connected to a firing control device 84, and transmits a firing stop command to the firing control device 84 at a predetermined trigger.

The shooting control device 84 controls the shooting motor 97 to shoot game balls to the game area 3 . In addition to the dispensing control device 81 described above, the firing control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 98, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop switch 99. The rotation amount signal is output when the player rotates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop signal is output when the player presses the firing stop switch 99. is output by pressing The shooting control device 84 controls not to shoot the game ball unless the touch signal is input, and even when the shooting stop signal is input, regardless of the operation of the shooting handle 64, the game ball is played. It is controlled so as not to shoot the ball.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, sorts them into data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control, and outputs commands for effect display control. It is transmitted to the production pattern control device 82, and distributes the data for sound control and lamp control to each control part (functional part as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included therein. The function unit as the sound control device controls the output of sound from the speaker 66 by activating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control. Light emission of various LEDs and lamps 65 is controlled by operating the lamp driver based on .

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 is connected with switches for detecting the operation of the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, the determination switch 69, etc. When each switch detects the operation by the player, the signal is input. be done. Incidentally, the jog dial 68 may be configured to be connected to the effect symbol control device 82 .

The performance symbol control device 82 performs control based on the data and commands transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 83 to display a performance image such as a special performance symbol on the display screen of the performance symbol display device 6 . Between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via an effect relay terminal board. A one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the performance symbol control device 82 is formed between the performance symbol control device 82 and the performance symbol control device 82 .

A power supply board (not shown) is configured as a DC power supply that generates a DC voltage from power supplied from an external AC power supply. supply power. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from an AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main controller 80 and the like (for example, the RAM of the main controller 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main controller 80 is maintained for a certain period of time. is retained. Incidentally, the backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80, or may be provided in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device with the backup power supply when power is being supplied from the AC power supply, and outputs a power failure signal to the device with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. to output

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, since the center case 5 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area 3 of the game board 2, a game ball is moved to the left side of the center case 5 (left flow down) by hitting left. A game ball that has flowed down the area 3a) and passed through the upper part of the center case 5 by hitting to the right flows down the right side of the center case 5 (right flow area 3b) (see FIG. 2). Then, the first normal symbol operation gate 29 and the first starting port 11 described above flow down the left side of the center case 5 by the game nail (not shown) planted in the arrangement position and the game area 3 Only spheres can enter. Similarly, the above-described general winning port 31 can receive game balls that have flowed down the left flow area 3a. On the other hand, the second normal symbol operation gate 17, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14, and the second big winning port 20 are arranged on the right side of the center case 5 due to their arrangement positions and the game nails. The game balls that flowed down can flow in.

When the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the left flow area 3a and enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the first special symbol display As the first special symbol starts to fluctuate in the device 9, a lottery for big hits and small hits is performed by random numbers extracted due to the ball entry. Then, by stop-displaying the first special symbol after a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation, the result of this lottery is informed.
Here, the random number extracted as the ball enters the first starting hole 11 is stored as a first reserved memory as will be described later. This first reserved memory is stored up to four, and the memory number of the first reserved memory (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved memory number) is represented by the lighting number of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18. By digesting the first reserved memory stored in this way, the winning lottery and the variation of the first special symbol are executed. The number of first reserved memories indicates the number of unconsumed first reserved memories.

In addition, when the game ball shot to the game area 3 flows down the left flow area 3a and passes through the first normal symbol operation gate 29 (the first normal gate switch 29a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the normal symbol The variable display of normal symbols is started on the display device 7, and the random numbers extracted due to the ball entry are drawn. Then, when the normal pattern stopped after a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation is in a predetermined winning mode, the wing pieces of the normal electric accessory 13 are driven, and the game ball can enter the second start port 12. - 特許庁Here, in the normal game state described later, the wing pieces of the normal electric accessory 13 are opened once for 0.1 seconds or 1.5 seconds each time the normal symbol is won, and the time saving game described later is performed. In the state, the opening for 2 seconds is executed once for each hit of the normal symbol. In the normal game state, one of opening once for 0.1 seconds and opening for 1.5 seconds is selected and determined according to a predetermined selection probability for each win of the normal symbol, and the normal electric accessory 13 is opened. activated. As for the selection probability, for example, the probability of selecting one opening for 0.1 seconds is set to 80%, and the probability of selecting one opening for 1.5 seconds is set to 20%.

On the other hand, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the right flow area 3b and passes through the second normal symbol operation gate 17 (the second normal gate switch 17a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), as described above. In the same way as the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operation gate 29, the normal symbol display device 7 starts the variable display of the normal symbols, and the random numbers extracted due to the entering ball are randomly selected. Then, when the normal pattern is in a predetermined winning mode, the normal electric accessory 13 is opened in the same manner as described above (a ball can be entered into the second starting port 12).

When the game ball enters the second starting port 12 thus opened (the second starting port switch 12a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the second special symbol starts to fluctuate in the second special symbol display device 10. At the same time, a lottery for big wins and small wins is performed based on random numbers extracted due to the ball entry. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of fluctuation, the result of this lottery is notified by stop-displaying the second special symbol.
Here, the random number extracted along with the ball entering the second starting hole 12 is stored as a second reservation memory, as will be described later. A maximum of four second reserved memories are stored, and the number of memories of the second reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as the number of second reserved memories) is represented by the number of lights of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19. By digesting the second reserved memory stored in this way, the winning lottery and the variation of the second special symbol are executed. The number of second reserved memories indicates the number of unconsumed second reserved memories.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the ball is entered into the first starting hole 11, the first special symbol is changed, and the judgment of whether the big hit or the small win is made, while the ball is entered into the second starting hole 12. Then, the second special symbol is varied, and a determination is made between the big hit and the small hit. Here, in the present embodiment, the second reserved memory is preferentially digested regardless of the order of occurrence of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory. That is, when there is a first reserved memory and a second reserved memory, the second reserved memory is digested and the variation of the second special symbol is executed, and only when there is only the first reserved memory, the second One reserved memory is digested and the variation of the first special symbol is executed.

Furthermore, in parallel with the variation of the first special design and the second special design described above, the performance design display device 6 displays the variation performance of the special performance design (not shown) in conjunction with the variation of each special design. Afterwards, the variable performance is stopped, and the result of the lottery (big win, small win, or loss) is notified according to the stop symbol mode of the special performance symbols.

When the success/failure determination result executed by the digestion of the first reserved memory is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 9 stops the first special symbol in a predetermined big hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6 specializes. The production pattern is stopped and displayed in a jackpot pattern mode (not shown). As a result, a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a symbol big win) is determined. In addition, when the success/failure determination result executed by digestion of the second reserved memory is a big hit, the second special symbol display device 10 stops the second special symbol in a predetermined big hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6. The special effect pattern is stopped and displayed in a big hit pattern mode (not shown). As a result, a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a symbol big win) is determined. When the symbol jackpot is determined in this way, the symbol jackpot game for opening the first big prize winning port 14 is executed. This symbol jackpot game is an operation of opening and closing the first big winning hole 14, and the opening rounds for opening the first big winning hole 14 are executed a plurality of times at intervals (see FIG. 22). In this way, the symbol jackpot game is composed of the number of open rounds, the maximum opening time of the first big prize winning port 14 in each open round, and the closing time of the first big prize winning port 14 at intervals, etc., and these are set. It is executed according to the symbol jackpot game pattern (first to fourth symbol jackpot game patterns to be described later). The details of the symbol jackpot game will be described later.

On the other hand, when the success/failure determination result by digestion of the first reserved memory is a small hit, the first special pattern is stopped in a predetermined small hit pattern mode, and the special performance pattern is displayed by the performance pattern display device 6 in a small hit pattern mode. Stop display (not shown). Thereby, a small hit is decided. Further, when the success/failure determination result by digestion of the second reserved memory is a small hit, the second special pattern is stopped in a predetermined small hit pattern mode, and the special production pattern is displayed by the production pattern display device 6 in a small win pattern mode. Stop display (not shown). Thereby, a small hit is decided. When the small win is confirmed in this way, a small win game for opening the second big winning hole 20 is executed. The small winning game is an operation (see FIG. 20) of opening and closing the second big winning slot device 21 and opening the specific slot 25, and since it is the main part of the present invention, the details will be described later.

Further, when the game ball that enters the second big prize hole 20 opened in the small winning game enters the specific hole 25, a big win (hereinafter referred to as a big win) is confirmed, and the first big prize hole. 14 is executed. This accessory jackpot game is an operation of opening and closing the first jackpot 14 (see FIG. 21) in the same manner as the symbol jackpot game.
Here, in this embodiment, the specific opening 25 of the second big winning opening device 21 is opened only during execution of the small winning game (see FIG. 3(B)). Since the specific opening 25 is held in an open state during the small winning game, when a game ball enters the second big winning opening 20, the game ball is detected by the second count switch 20a, and the internal It flows into the specific port 25 through the region 23 and is detected by the specific port switch 25a. As described above, in this embodiment, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 20 during a small winning game, the game ball almost flows into the specific hole 25 and develops into a jackpot. As a matter of course, if the ball does not enter the second big winning hole 20 (if the ball does not enter the specific hole 25) during the small winning game, the accessory big win does not occur.

Next, the specifications of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, when a ball is entered into each starting opening 11, 12, each of the big winning openings 14, 20, and the general winning opening 31, a set number of prize balls are paid out. Specifically, two prize balls enter the first starting hole 11, and one prize ball enters the first big prize hole 14 for each ball entering the second starting hole 12. Ten prize balls are put out for each ball, ten prize balls for each ball entering the second large prize winning port 20, and five prize balls for each ball entering the general prize winning port 31, respectively.

In addition, the configuration of the present embodiment includes a game state in which the symbol jackpot game and the role item jackpot game are executed (so-called jackpot game state), and a game state in which these jackpot games are not executed. , and as the latter game state, a normal game state and a time-saving game state are set. In the time-saving game state, compared to the normal game state, the opening time of the normal electric accessory 13 (second start port 12) is extended, and the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second The average fluctuation time of special symbols is shortened.

Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the opening time of the normal electric accessory 13 is 0.1 seconds or 1.5 seconds in the normal game state, and 2 seconds in the time saving game state. In addition, the average fluctuation time between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 30 seconds when the loss is confirmed in the normal game state, while it is 1 second when the loss is confirmed in the time-saving game state. It takes 120 seconds when the big win and the small win are decided in the normal game state, whereas it takes 3 seconds when the big win and the small win are decided in the time-saving game state.

The time-saving game state is started when a predetermined time-saving transition condition is satisfied, and ends when a predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied. Here, in the present embodiment, the time-saving transition conditions are as follows: (1) the first special symbol stops in a second small winning pattern mode described later to determine a small winning, and an accessory developed from a small winning game; (2) the second special symbol stops in a third small winning pattern mode described later to confirm a small winning, and the accessory big winning game developed from the small winning game ends; 3) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped in a predetermined jackpot pattern mode (3rd to 5th and 7th to 10th jackpot pattern modes to be described later) to determine the symbol jackpot, and the symbol jackpot game is started. is set to end. The time saving gaming state is started by satisfying one of these (1) to (3) conditions. On the other hand, the time-saving end condition is that the small hit is confirmed and develops into the role big hit, the symbol big hit is confirmed, and the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the number of variations of the second special symbol in the time-saving game state. (Hereinafter referred to as the total number of fluctuations) is set to reach a predetermined upper limit, and by satisfying one of these conditions, the time-saving game state is terminated. In addition, when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches the upper limit value and the time saving game state is terminated, the time saving game state is shifted to the normal game state.

The winning probability of the first symbol jackpot and the winning probability of the second symbol jackpot are set to 1/200, and the winning probability of the small win is set to 1/20. As a result, in this embodiment, when the ball enters the second starting hole 12, it is easier to win a small win than a big win. Furthermore, the winning probability of the normal symbol is set to 1/15.

Next, processing of various programs executed by main controller 80 will be described.
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of the main routine. The main routine consists of the main processing from S10 to S80 and the residual processing of S85 which is repeated as long as time permits within the time remaining after the main processing is executed, and is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms. be done. When the hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This judgment processing is performed by judging whether or not the value in a predetermined area of RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. It is for judging whether it is acceptable or not.

If a negative determination is made in S10 (that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt) (S10: No), the initial setting (S15) is executed, and the remaining process (S85) is performed. In this initial setting, for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the RAM, and each initial value is written to the work area of the RAM such as setting the first and second special symbols as initial symbols. On the other hand, when the affirmative determination is made in S10 (that is, the normal interruption is determined) (S10: Yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the big hit determination random number update process (S25), the first big win design Determination random number update process (S30), second big hit symbol determination random number update process (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update process (S40), hit determination random number update process (S45), reach determination Random number update process (S50), variation pattern determination random number update process (S55), winning confirmation process (S60), winner determination process (S65), special game process (S70), fraud monitoring process (S75), image Each output process such as output process (S80) is performed, and the initial value random number update process (S85) is loop-processed within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

Next, the start-up winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This starting winning process is one of the subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S60) of the main routine.
In the starting winning process, at S100, it is determined whether or not the first starting opening switch 11a has detected a game ball. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is positive (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories has reached the upper limit (4). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110.

At S110, a first extracted random number reservation storage process is executed. In this first extracted random number retention storage process, a first jackpot determination random number, a first jackpot pattern determination random number, a small hit pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted, and the first retention is performed. While storing as a memory, add 1 to the first reservation number counter indicating the first reservation storage number, and according to the information of the first reservation number counter Necessary for lighting the first special symbol reservation number display device 18 process.

In S120, it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 12a has detected a game ball. If the determination is negative (S120: No), the starting winning process is terminated, and if the determination is positive (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. In S125, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit (4). If the determination is affirmative (S125: Yes), the starting winning process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130.

In S130, a second extracted random number reservation storage process is executed. In this second extraction random number reservation storage process, a second big hit determination random number, a second big hit pattern determination random number, a small hit pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted, and a second reservation is performed. While storing as a memory, add 1 to the second reservation number counter indicating the second reservation storage number, necessary for lighting the second special symbol reservation number display device 19 according to the information of the second reservation number counter process.

Next, the success/fail determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 8 to 11. FIG. The suitability determination process is a process executed from the main routine described above.

In the success/failure determination process, as shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the special electric role product is in operation (that is, during execution of the big hit game or the small hit game) (S150). Then, if the determination is affirmative (S150: Yes), the suitability determination process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. At S155, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 of FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative (S155: No), the process proceeds to S160. At S160, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S160: Yes), the process proceeds to S300 of FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S160: No), the process proceeds to S165.

In S165, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested second reserved memory. If the determination is affirmative (S165: Yes), the process proceeds to S170, and if the determination is negative (S165: No), the process proceeds to S180. . In S170, the number of second reserved memories is decremented, and the oldest undigested second reserved memory (the first undigested second reserved memory generated) is selected and stored in the second reserved memory. The received information (numerical data such as random numbers) is moved to a predetermined buffer for judging a big hit. In this way, the second reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S175.

At S175, the second special symbol win/fail determination table is validated, and based on this win/fail determination table, the jackpot determination random number stored in the jackpot determination buffer in the second holding memory is used as a jackpot, a small hit, or a It is determined to be a loss, and the second reserved memory related to the big hit determination random number is consumed. The winning probability of the big win is set to 1/200, and the winning probability of the small win is set to 1/20 (see FIG. 5). After the process of S175, the process proceeds to S200 in FIG.

In S180, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested first reserved memory, and if the determination is affirmative (S180: Yes), the process proceeds to S185, and if the determination is negative (S180: No), the validity determination process exit. In S185, the number of first reserved memories is decremented, and the oldest undigested first reserved memory (the earliest undigested first reserved memory generated) is selected and stored in the first reserved memory. The received information (numerical data such as random numbers) is moved to a predetermined buffer for judging a big hit. This digests the first reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S190.
In addition, in the right/wrong determination process of the present embodiment, the second reserved memory is prioritized over the first reserved memory and is used as the target of the right/wrong determination. Therefore, the first reserved memory is subject to the validity judgment only when there is no undigested second reserved memory.

In S190, the success determination table of the first reservation storage is validated, and based on this success determination table, the random number for jackpot determination of the first reservation storage stored in the buffer for jackpot determination is determined as a big hit, a small hit, or a It is judged as a loss, and the reserved memory related to the big hit judging random number is consumed. The winning probability of the big win is set to 1/200, and the winning probability of the small win is set to 1/20 (see FIG. 5). After the process of S190, the process proceeds to S200 in FIG.

In S200 of FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the determination result of S175 or S190 is a big hit, and in the case of affirmative determination (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205, and in the case of a negative determination (S200: No). , S220.

In S205, the jackpot pattern mode of the special pattern is determined based on the jackpot pattern determination random number (the jackpot pattern determination random number in the buffer for jackpot determination) related to the digested reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S210.
Here, a plurality of jackpot design features (see FIG. 19(A)) are set in advance for the first special design, and a plurality of jackpot design features (see FIG. 19(B)) are set for the second special design. preset. Then, the jackpot pattern mode for the first special pattern and the jackpot pattern mode for the second special pattern are assigned the jackpot pattern mode to which the transition to the time-saving gaming state is assigned and the transition to the time-saving gaming state. In accordance with the big win pattern mode determined based on the big win pattern determination random number, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time-saving game state after the completion of the big win game. In addition, in this embodiment, the probability of determining the jackpot pattern mode to which the transition to the time-saving gaming state is assigned is 50% when either the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory is consumed. is set.

In the variation pattern determination process of S210, based on the variation pattern determination random number and reach determination random number etc. related to the digested reservation memory (variation pattern determination random number and reach determination random number in the buffer for big hit determination), special symbols A variation time is determined, and a variation pattern of special symbols is determined according to the variation time. Here, in this embodiment, the variation time of the special symbols that can be selected in the normal game state (time saving flag = 0) and the variation time of the special symbols that can be selected in the time saving game state (time saving flag = 1) are set respectively, and one variable time is determined from among the variable times selectable in each game state.

In the following S215, a process of selecting and determining a symbol big winning game pattern in which the number of rounds of the symbol big winning game, the maximum opening time of the first big winning opening 14, the interval time, etc. are set is performed. Here, in this embodiment, the first to fourth symbol jackpot game patterns are set in advance as the symbol jackpot game patterns (see FIG. 19), and the plurality of jackpot pattern patterns determined in S205 are set in advance. assigned to each. As a result, in S215, one of the first to fourth symbol jackpot game patterns is selected and determined according to the jackpot pattern mode determined in S205. After S215, the process proceeds to S260.
In the first and second symbol jackpot game patterns, the number of open rounds of the first big prize hole 14 is set to 4, and in the third and fourth symbol jackpot game patterns, the number of open rounds of the first big prize prize port 14 is set. It is set to 10 times (see FIG. 22). The details of the first to fourth symbol jackpot game patterns will be described later.

On the other hand, in S220 following the negative determination in S200, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag=1. If the determination is affirmative (S220: Yes), the process proceeds to S225, and if the determination is negative (S220: No), the process proceeds to S230.

At S225, a variation count process is executed. In the fluctuation number count process, the remaining number (hereinafter referred to as the special figure fluctuation remaining number) that can fluctuate the special symbols in the time saving gaming state (time saving flag = 1) is decremented. Here, the special figure fluctuation remaining number indicates the number of fluctuations of the first and second special symbols that can be executed in the time saving game state, and the upper limit value is set in S625 of the jackpot game process described later, and the time saving It is decremented for each variation of the first and second special symbols in the game state.

In S230, based on the determination result of S175 or S190, it is determined whether or not there is a small hit. Here, if the determination is affirmative (S230: Yes), the process proceeds to S235, and if the determination is negative (S230: No), the process proceeds to S250.

In S235, the small winning design mode is determined based on the small winning design determination random number related to the reserved memory that has been digested, and the process proceeds to S240.
Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of small-hit pattern modes are set in advance (see FIG. 18), and each small-hit pattern mode includes a small-hit game pattern, an accessory big-hit game pattern, and a role. A game state (normal game state or time-saving game state) after the jackpot game is assigned respectively. As a result, when one small winning design mode is determined based on the small winning design determination random number in S235, a small winning game pattern, an accessory big winning game pattern, and an accessory big winning game are played according to the determined small winning design mode. The later game state is determined. As the game state after the accessory jackpot game, the above-described normal game state and time-saving game state are set, and the shift to either one is determined according to the determination of the small-hit symbol mode. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the small hit is determined by the digestion of the first reservation memory, the probability of determining the small hit pattern mode that shifts to the normal game state and the small hit pattern that shifts to the time saving game state While the probability of determining the mode is set to 50%, when the small hit is determined by the digestion of the second reserved memory, the probability of determining the small winning pattern mode to shift to the time-saving game state is 100. % is set. Details of such a small winning game pattern and an accessory big winning game pattern will be described later since they are essential parts of the present invention.

In S240, similarly to S210 described above, based on the ready-to-reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number related to the digested retention memory and the time saving flag, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and according to the variation time to determine the variation pattern of the special symbol. Here, even in the case of a small hit, as in the case of a big hit (S210), the fluctuation time of the special symbols that can be selected in the normal game state (time saving flag = 0) and the time saving game state (time saving flag = 1), the variable times of the special symbols that can be selected are set respectively, and one variable time is determined from the variable times that can be selected in each game state.

In S245 subsequent to S240, the maximum number of opening times of the second large winning opening 20 in the small winning game, the opening time of the second large winning opening 20 in the small winning game, the interval time, etc. are set to select and determine the small winning game pattern. process. In this embodiment, as described above, a plurality of small winning game patterns are set in advance and assigned to a plurality of small winning symbol patterns determined in S235. Thus, in S245, one small winning game pattern is selected and determined according to the small winning pattern mode determined in S235. After S245, the process proceeds to S260.

Furthermore, in S250 following the negative determination of S230, similar to the above S210, based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number etc. related to the digested reservation memory and the time saving flag, the variation time and variation pattern of the special symbol to determine. Here, even in the case of losing, as in the case of the above-described big hit and small hit, the fluctuation time of the special symbols that can be selected in the normal game state (time saving flag = 0) and the time saving game state (time saving flag = 1), the variable times of the special symbols that can be selected are set respectively, and one variable time is determined from the variable times that can be selected in each game state. Furthermore, in S250, prior to this, a process of determining a losing pattern is performed. In the following S255, a process for losing is performed, and the process proceeds to S260.
In this embodiment, the processing for determining the missing symbols is performed in S250, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the processing for determining the losing symbols may be provided before S250.

In S260, a reservation number command indicating the first reservation memory number and the second reservation memory number after decrementing in S170 and S185, and the information of the success judgment result determined in S175 and S190 (big hit, small hit, or fail) and a variation start command including the information determined in S205-S215 and S235-S255 are sent to the sub-integrated control device 83. This variation start command includes information including the big-hit pattern mode, the big-hit game pattern, and the variation time of the special symbol determined in S205-S215, the small-hit design mode and the small-hit game pattern determined in S235-S245. It has information including the fluctuation time of the special design, or information including the losing design determined in S250 to S255 and the fluctuation time of the special design. Furthermore, the variable start command includes information indicating whether the digested reserved memory is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory, information as to whether or not to execute various reach effects, and information of a time saving flag. . In addition, in S260, according to the digested reserved memory, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is driven and controlled to start fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the judgment is made. End the process.
In addition, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives such a command, the information indicated in the command (the number of first and second reservation memories, the fluctuation time of special symbols, the presence or absence of various reach effects, the result of judgment , stop mode of special symbols, big win game pattern, small win game pattern, etc.) are stored in a predetermined buffer. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits a command to the production design control device 82 along with the variation start command, and the production design control device 82 drives and controls the production design display device 6 according to the received command. , the display of the special effect symbols is started according to the information of the stop symbol mode and the variation pattern of the special symbols.

In S280 of FIG. 10 following the affirmative determination of S155 described above, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed. (S280: No), the success/failure determination process is terminated. At S285, the variable display of the special symbols is ended, and the fixed symbols of the special symbols (that is, the big win symbol mode determined at S205, the small winning symbol mode determined at S235, or the losing pattern mode determined at S250) are displayed. At the same time, it transmits to the sub-integrated control device 83 a symbol confirmation command for executing confirmation display of the performance symbols, and ends the success/failure determination process.

In addition, in S300 of FIG. 11 following the affirmative determination of S160 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration of the fixed display of the special symbol has ended. If the determination is negative (S300: No), the success/failure determination process is terminated. In S305, the confirmation display of the special symbol ends, and the process proceeds to S310. At S310, it is determined whether or not the confirmed displayed special symbol is a symbol that will result in a big hit (big hit symbol mode). : No), and proceed to S360. In S315, with reference to the time saving flag indicating the time saving gaming state, if the time saving flag = 1, clear the time saving flag and the special figure fluctuation remaining number (S320, S330), and proceed to S340. After that, state designation command transmission processing (S340), condition device operation start processing (S345), and role product continuous operation device operation start processing (S350) are sequentially executed. Here, in the state designation command transmission process (S340) of the present embodiment, when the time saving flag is cleared (S320), information indicating the end of the time saving gaming state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

In the following S355, a symbol jackpot start process is executed. In this symbol jackpot start process, the symbol jackpot game is started according to the pattern jackpot game pattern determined in S215, and a command indicating the start of the symbol jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Here, along with the start of the symbol jackpot game, time consumption of the start interval set in the symbol jackpot game pattern (in other words, the start performance time of the symbol jackpot game) is started. After this S355, the success/failure determination process is terminated.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the command transmitted by the symbol jackpot start process, the symbol jackpot start effect is started according to the pattern jackpot game pattern information included in the variation start command received in S260. Execute the process.

On the other hand, in S360 following the negative determination of S310, the time saving flag is referred to, and if the time saving flag = 1 (S360: Yes), the remaining number of win/loss judgments that can be executed in the time saving game state (special figure fluctuation remaining number) is referred to (S365). And when it is special figure fluctuation|variation remaining number =0 (S365:Yes), a time saving flag is cleared (S370) and it progresses to S390. On the other hand, if the determination in S365 is negative (S365: No), the process proceeds to S390. If the determination in S360 is negative (S360: No), the process proceeds to S390.

At S390, a state designation command transmission process is executed. In the state designation command transmission process (S390) of the present embodiment, when the time saving flag is cleared (S370), the information indicating the end of the time saving gaming state is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83.

In the following S395, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a symbol (small winning symbol mode) that becomes a small hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S395: Yes), the process proceeds to S400, and the second The operation start processing (S400) of the big winning gate device 21 is executed. Then, in S405, a small winning start process is executed, a small winning game is started according to the small winning game pattern determined in S245, and a command indicating the start of the small winning game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. do. Here, in S405, along with the start of the small-hit game, time digestion of the start interval set in the small-hit game pattern (in other words, start performance time of the small-hit game) is started. After this S405, the success/failure determination process ends. Also, in the case of a negative determination in S395 (S395: No), the success/failure determination process is terminated.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the command transmitted by the small-hit start process, it starts the small-hit start effect according to the information of the small-hit game pattern included in the variation start command received in S260. Execute the process.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 12-14. This jackpot game processing is executed from the above-described special game processing (S70) of the main routine when the pattern jackpot is determined by the above-described win/fail determination processing and when the jackpot hit is developed by the below-described small jackpot game processing. processing.

In the jackpot game process, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot device 15 is in operation (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S500). Here, if the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505, and if the determination is negative (S500: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the first big winning port 14 is being opened. If the determination is positive (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. ), and proceed to S510.

In S510, it is determined whether or not it is during the interval (hereinafter referred to as intermediate interval) immediately after the open round in the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 of FIG. 13, and if the determination is negative (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515. In this embodiment, since the intermediate interval is the interval immediately after the open round, it includes the interval between open rounds and the interval immediately after the final open round.

In S515, it is determined whether or not it is during the end interval of the big hit game (in other words, during execution of the end effect). If the determination is affirmative (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 of FIG. 14, and if the determination is negative (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

At S520, it is determined whether or not the start interval in the jackpot game has ended (in other words, whether or not the start effect has ended). If the determination is affirmative (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S530, and if the determination is negative (S520: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

At S530, a special winning opening opening process for opening the first special winning opening 14 is executed. In this big winning hole opening process, the first big winning hole 14 is opened, and in synchronism with the opening start of the first big winning hole 14, the maximum opening time of the first big winning hole 14 in the opening round is set in advance. Time digestion of the set upper limit open time (30 seconds) is started. Furthermore, in the big winning hole opening process, a command indicating the start of opening the first big winning hole 14 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 . After the big winning opening opening process, the big winning game process is terminated.
Here, the maximum opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is set according to the pattern big winning game pattern determined in S215 of the above-described success/failure determination process in the case of confirmation of the big winning symbol, while in the case of confirmation of the big winning prize, , Accessory big-hit game pattern determined in the small-hit game process described later (in other words, the accessory big-hit game pattern assigned to the small-hit design mode determined in S235 of the success/failure determination process described above) is set according to. . The maximum open time set in this manner is consumed by subtraction processing of the open timer. Specifically, the open timer is preset with a counter value corresponding to the maximum open time (30 seconds), and each time the big hit game process is executed (every timer interrupt process), the counter value is subtracted. is executed, and when the counter value becomes 0, it is assumed that the maximum open time has passed. Of course, the means for measuring the opening time is not limited to the subtraction processing of the opening timer, and other means can be used.

In S550 of FIG. 13 following the affirmative determination in S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the first big winning hole 14 has reached ten. If the determination is affirmative (S550: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and if the determination is negative (S550: No), the process proceeds to S555. In S555, it is determined whether or not the maximum open time (30 seconds) has elapsed due to the expiration of the open timer. Here, if the determination is affirmative (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and if the determination is negative (S555: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S560, a big winning opening closing process is executed to close the first big winning opening 14 (end the opening round). In subsequent S565, an intermediate interval time setting process for setting an intermediate interval (interval between open rounds and an interval immediately after the final open round) immediately after each open round in the big win game is executed, and the big win game process ends. Here, in the intermediate interval time setting process, the intermediate interval time (closing time of the first big winning hole 14) is set according to the symbol big winning game pattern determined in S215 of the winning/failing determination process in the case of the symbol big winning game. do. Further, in the case of the accessory big-hit game, the intermediate interval time is set according to the accessory big-hit game pattern determined in the small-hit game process described later. Then, time consumption of the set intermediate interval time is started. Furthermore, in the intermediate interval time setting process, a command indicating the end of the open round and the start of the intermediate interval is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

In S570 of FIG. 13 following the affirmative determination of S510, it is determined whether or not the intermediate interval time in the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S570: Yes), the process proceeds to S575, and if the determination is negative (S570: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S575, it is determined whether or not the final round has ended (whether or not the intermediate interval immediately after the final open round has ended). (S575: No), the process proceeds to S585. Here, as described above, in the case of the symbol jackpot game, the number of open rounds of the jackpot game is set according to the pattern jackpot game pattern determined in S215 of the success/failure determination process. It is set according to the accessory big-hit game pattern determined in the small-hit game process described later. The number of open rounds set in this manner determines the final round to be determined in S575.

At S580, an end interval time setting process is executed. In the end interval time setting process, the end interval time in the jackpot game (in other words, the end effect time of the jackpot game) is set, and time consumption of the end interval time is started. Here, in the case of the symbol jackpot game, the end interval is set according to the pattern jackpot game pattern determined in S215 of the above-described success/failure determination process, while in the case of the accessory jackpot game, a small jackpot game to be described later is set. An end interval is set according to the jackpot game pattern determined by the process. Furthermore, in the end interval time setting process, a command indicating the start of the end interval is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 . After this S580, the jackpot game process is terminated.

At S585, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, the same process as in S530 described above is performed to open the first big prize winning opening 14 and start the time consumption of the opening time (30 seconds). After this S585, the big hit game process is terminated.

In addition, in S600 of FIG. 14 following the affirmative determination of S515, it is determined whether or not the end interval time (the time of end effect of the big hit game) has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and S605 and S610 are sequentially executed. In S605 and S610, the accessory continuous operation device and condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S620.

In S620, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time-saving game state after the end of the jackpot game, and in the case of affirmative determination (S620: Yes), the process proceeds to S625, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), S640. proceed to Here, in the case of the symbol jackpot, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time-saving gaming state according to the jackpot pattern mode determined in S205 of the above-described success/failure determination process. According to the small winning design mode determined in S240 of the no determination process, the transition to the time saving gaming state is determined.

In S625, a time saving number setting process is executed to set the number of special symbol fluctuations (the upper limit of the special figure fluctuation remaining number) that can be executed in the time saving gaming state. Here, in the present embodiment, when the symbol jackpot game ends, the time saving upper limit value (20 times) for the symbol jackpot is set to the special figure variation remaining number. On the other hand, when the accessory jackpot game ends, the time saving upper limit value (10 times) for the accessory jackpot is set to the special figure variation remaining number.

In continuing S630, it progresses to S640 as time saving flag =1. In S640 and S645, a process of transmitting a command indicating the end of the big win game to the sub-integrated control device 83 and a state designation command transmission process are executed, and the big win game process ends. Here, in the present embodiment, in S645, the information of the time-saving game state to be shifted after the jackpot game (such as the information of the time-saving flag) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Next, the small winning game processing executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 15-17. This small hit game process is a process that is executed from the special game process (S70) of the main routine described above when a small win is obtained by the above-described win/fail determination process.

In the small winning game process, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening device 21 is in operation (S700). If the determination is affirmative (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705, and if the determination is negative (S700: No), the small hit game process is terminated.

In S705, it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 20 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S705: Yes), the process proceeds to S750 in FIG. 16. If the determination is negative (S705: No ), and proceed to S710.

In S710, it is determined whether or not it is during the interval between opening in the small winning game (interval between opening). If the determination is affirmative (S710: Yes), the process proceeds to S790 of FIG. 16, and if the determination is negative (S710: No), the process proceeds to S715.

In S715, it is determined whether or not it is during the end interval of the small winning game (in other words, during execution of the end effect). If the determination is affirmative (S715: Yes), the process proceeds to S800 of FIG. 17, and if the determination is negative (S715: No), the process proceeds to S720.

In S720, it is determined whether or not the start interval in the small winning game has ended (in other words, whether or not the start effect has ended). If the determination is affirmative (S720: Yes), the process proceeds to S725, and if the determination is negative (S720: No), the small hit game process is terminated.

At S725, a second big winning hole opening process for opening the second big winning hole 20 is executed. In this second big winning hole opening process, the opening operation of the second big winning hole 20 is performed, and in synchronization with the opening start of the second big winning hole 20, the opening time of the second big winning hole 20 is opened. start digestion. Furthermore, in the second big winning opening opening process, a command indicating the start of opening the second big winning opening 20 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 . Here, the opening time of the second big winning opening 14 is set according to the small winning game pattern determined in S245 of the success/failure determination process.

In the subsequent S730, a specific opening process is executed. In the specific opening opening process, a process of opening the specific opening 25 provided in the second big winning opening device 21 is performed. Then, the specific opening 25 is held open. After this S730, the small hit game process is terminated.

In S750 of FIG. 16 following the affirmative determination in S705, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the specific hole 25. FIG. If the determination is affirmative (S750: Yes), the process proceeds to S755, and if the determination is negative (S750: No), the process proceeds to S760. In S755, the development flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S760.

In S760, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the second big winning hole 20 in the small winning game has reached ten. If the determination is affirmative (S760: Yes), the process proceeds to S770, and if the determination is negative (S760: No), the process proceeds to S765. In S765, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the second big winning opening 20 has passed. If the determination is affirmative (S765: Yes), the process proceeds to S770, and if the determination is negative (S765: No), the small hit game process is terminated.

At S770, the second big winning opening closing process is executed, and the second big winning opening 20 is closed. Here, when an affirmative determination is made in S760 (when 10 balls are entered into the second big winning hole 20), a process of ending the opening round of the second big winning hole 20 in the small winning game is performed.

In S775, it is determined whether or not the opening round of the second big winning opening 20 in the small winning game has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S775: Yes), the process proceeds to S785, and if the determination is negative (S775: No), the process proceeds to S780. Here, in the present embodiment, the small winning game is set as a game in which one open round is executed to open the second big winning hole 20 up to 16 times, as will be described later. The opening round of the small winning game satisfies either the completion of the 16 openings or the entry of 10 game balls into the second big winning hole 20 during the round. to end. It is determined in S775 whether or not this is satisfied.

At S780, an open interval time setting process is executed. In the interval time setting process between opening, the interval time between opening of the second large winning opening 20 (closing time of the second large winning opening 20) in the small winning game is set to the small winning game determined in S245 of the above-mentioned success determination process. Set according to a pattern. Then, time consumption of the set open interval time is started. Furthermore, in this inter-opening interval setting process, a command indicating the start of the inter-opening interval (in other words, the end of opening the second big winning opening 20) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. After the end of this S780, the small winning game process is ended.

In S785, end interval time setting processing is executed. In the end interval time setting process, the end interval time in the small winning game (in other words, the ending production time of the small winning game) is set, and the time digestion of the end interval time is started. Here, the end interval time is set according to the small hit game pattern determined in S245 of the success/failure determination process. Furthermore, in the end interval time setting process, a command indicating the start of the end interval is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

In subsequent S787, a specific opening closing process is executed. In this specific opening closing process, the specific opening 25 is closed and held in a closed state. After this S787, the small hit game process is terminated.

In S790 of FIG. 16 following the affirmative determination of S710, it is determined whether or not the interval time between opening in the small winning game has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S790: Yes), the process proceeds to S795, and if the determination is negative (S790: No), the small hit game process is terminated.

In S795, the second big winning opening opening process is executed. In this second big winning hole opening process, the same process as S725 described above is performed to open the second big winning hole 20 and start to consume the opening time. After this S795, the small hit game process is terminated.

In S800 of FIG. 17 following the affirmative determination of S715, it is determined whether or not the end interval time in the small-hit game (the time of end production of the small-hit game) has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and if the determination is negative (S800: No), the small hit game process is terminated. In S805, the operation of the second big winning slot device 21 is stopped, and the small winning game ends. In subsequent S810, a small-hit end command indicating the end of the small-hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

In the following S815, it is determined whether or not the development flag=1. If the determination is affirmative (S815: Yes), the process proceeds to S830, and if the determination is negative (S815: No), the process proceeds to S820. In S<b>820 , state designation command transmission processing is executed, and information such as a time saving flag is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 . After S820, the small winning game process is terminated.

In S830, the development flag is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S835. In S835, the time saving flag is referred to, and when the time saving flag is 1, the time saving flag and the remaining number of special figure fluctuation times are cleared (S840, S845), and the process proceeds to S850. After that, state designation command transmission processing (S850), condition device operation start processing (S855), and role product continuous operation device operation start processing (S860) are sequentially executed. Here, in the state designation command transmission process (S850) of the present embodiment, when the time saving flag is cleared (S840), information indicating the end of the time saving gaming state is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83. .

In the subsequent S865, the jackpot start processing for the accessory is executed. In this accessory big-hit start processing, the accessory big-hit game pattern assigned to the small-hit pattern mode determined in S235 of the above-described win/fail judgment processing is validated, and the accessory big-hit game is started according to the accessory big-hit game pattern. At the same time, it transmits a command indicating the start of the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83 . Here, along with the start of the accessory big-hit game, time digestion of the start interval set in the accessory big-hit game pattern (in other words, the start performance time of the big-hit game) is started. After this S865, the small hit game process is terminated.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the command transmitted by the accessory jackpot start process, according to the information on the accessory jackpot game pattern included in the variation start command received in S260 of the success/failure determination process, A process for starting a jackpot start production is executed.

Principal parts of the present invention will be described below.
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment determines whether it is a big hit or a small hit by the success/failure determination process. When it determines, a small hit design mode is determined by S235 of pertinence non-determining processing. Here, as the jackpot pattern mode, as shown in FIG. 19, 10 types of jackpot pattern modes that are different from each other are set. State and time saving game state) are assigned. As shown in FIG. 18, three types of small winning pattern modes different from each other are set as the small winning pattern modes, and each small winning pattern mode has a small winning game pattern, an accessory big winning game pattern and an accessory. A game state after the jackpot game (normal game state and time-saving game state) is assigned.

As shown in FIG. 19, the jackpot design modes include first to fifth jackpot design modes stopped and displayed with the first special design and sixth to tenth jackpot design modes stopped and displayed with the second special design, as shown in FIG. and are set. That is, when the big hit is determined by digestion of the first retention memory, one of the first to fifth jackpot pattern modes is selected and determined by S205 of the above-described success determination process, while digestion of the second retention memory If a big hit is determined by S205, one of the 6th to 10th big win pattern modes is selected and determined.

As shown in FIG. 19(A), in the first and second jackpot pattern modes, the first pattern jackpot game pattern selected when the first reserved memory is consumed in the normal game state, and the time-saving game state. A second symbol jackpot game pattern selected when the first reserved memory is consumed is assigned. Then, as the game state to be shifted after the symbol jackpot game, the normal game state is assigned to the first and second jackpot symbol modes.
In the third jackpot pattern mode, the first pattern jackpot game pattern selected when the first reserved memory is consumed in the normal game state and the first pattern jackpot game pattern selected when the first reserved memory is consumed in the time-saving game state are selected. A second symbol jackpot game pattern is assigned, and a time-saving game state is assigned as a game state after the symbol jackpot game.
In the fourth and fifth jackpot pattern modes, there are a third pattern jackpot game pattern selected when the first reserved memory is consumed in the normal game state, and a third pattern jackpot game pattern selected when the first reserved memory is consumed in the time-saving game state. A fourth symbol jackpot game pattern to be selected is assigned, and a time-saving game state is assigned as a game state after the symbol jackpot game.

These first to fifth jackpot symbol modes are selected and determined according to preset selection probabilities. Specifically, the selection probability for the first and second jackpot design modes is 10/20, the selection probability for the third jackpot design mode is 4/20, and the selection probability for the fourth and fifth jackpot design modes is 6/20. are set respectively. As a result, when the big win is confirmed by digestion of the first reserved memory, the probability of shifting to the normal game state after the big winning pattern game and the probability of shifting to the short-time gaming state after the big winning pattern game are 50% respectively. there is

As shown in FIG. 19(B), the sixth jackpot pattern mode includes a third pattern jackpot game pattern selected when the second reserve memory is consumed in the normal game state, and a second reserve in the time-saving game state. A fourth symbol jackpot game pattern selected when the memory is consumed is assigned, and a normal game state is assigned as a game state after the symbol jackpot game.
In the seventh to tenth jackpot pattern modes, there are a third pattern jackpot game pattern selected when the second reserved memory is digested in the normal game state, and a third pattern jackpot game pattern selected when the second reserved memory is digested in the time saving game state. A fourth symbol jackpot game pattern to be selected is assigned, and a time-saving game state is assigned as a game state after the symbol jackpot game.

Such 6th to 10th jackpot symbol modes are selected and determined according to preset selection probabilities. Specifically, the selection probability of the sixth big winning design mode is set to 10/20, and the selection probability of the seventh to tenth big winning design modes is set to 10/20. As a result, when the big win is determined by digestion of the second reserved memory, the probability of shifting to the normal game state after the big winning pattern game and the probability of shifting to the time-saving game state after the big winning pattern game become 50% respectively. there is

As described above, the symbol jackpot game pattern is determined by the number of open rounds in the symbol jackpot game, the maximum opening time of the first big prize winning port 14 in each open round, and the closing time of the first big prize winning port 14 at each interval. It is configured. Here, the number of open rounds indicates the number of open rounds in which the first big prize opening 14 is opened. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. round) and are set. The maximum opening time of the first big winning port 14 (upper limit opening time in one open round) is set to 30 seconds in all symbol jackpot game patterns, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23(C). there is The interval includes a start interval until the first open round (first round) starts, an intermediate interval 1 between each open round, an intermediate interval 2 immediately after the final open round, and an intermediate interval after the intermediate interval 2. End interval is set. At the start interval, the start performance of the symbol big winning game is executed, and at the intermediate interval 2 and the end interval, the end performance of the symbol big winning game is executed.

The first symbol jackpot game pattern is: Number of open rounds = 4 times, closing time at start interval (hereinafter referred to as start interval time) = 30 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 1 = 0.8 seconds, at intermediate interval 2 is set to 10 seconds, and the closing time at the end interval (hereinafter referred to as the end interval time) is set to 60 seconds.
The second symbol jackpot game pattern has the number of open rounds = 4 times, start interval time = 30 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 1 = 0.8 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 2 = 0.8 seconds, and end Interval time=2 seconds is set.
The third pattern jackpot game pattern has the number of open rounds = 10 times, the start interval time = 30 seconds, the closing time at intermediate interval 1 = 0.8 seconds, the closing time at intermediate interval 2 = 10 seconds, and the ending interval time. = 60 seconds is set.
The fourth symbol jackpot game pattern has the number of open rounds = 10 times, the start interval time = 30 seconds, the closing time at intermediate interval 1 = 0.8 seconds, the closing time at intermediate interval 2 = 0.8 seconds, and the end Interval time=2 seconds is set.

Since the symbol jackpot game pattern is set in this way, the symbol jackpot game according to the third and fourth symbol jackpot game patterns has a larger number of open rounds than the symbol jackpot game according to the first and second symbol jackpot game patterns. is large, and the profit obtained by the player is increased. In addition, the second symbol jackpot game pattern has shorter closing time and ending interval time at the intermediate interval 2 than the first symbol jackpot game pattern, and other closing times (starting interval time and intermediate interval 1) Closing time) is the same for the first symbol jackpot game pattern and the second symbol jackpot game pattern. Therefore, in the second symbol jackpot game pattern, compared to the first symbol jackpot game pattern, the total closing time obtained by totaling each interval time in the symbol jackpot game is shortened. Furthermore, since the number of opening rounds (4 times) and the maximum opening time (30 seconds) are the same between the first symbol jackpot game pattern and the second symbol jackpot game pattern, the second symbol jackpot game pattern is the same as the total By shortening the closing time, the total closing time in the symbol jackpot game is shortened as compared with the first symbol jackpot game pattern, and the total time required for the symbol jackpot game is generally shortened. Similarly, in the fourth symbol jackpot game pattern, compared to the third jackpot game pattern, the closing time of intermediate interval 2 and the closing interval time are shorter, and the other closing times (starting interval time and closing interval of intermediate interval 1 are shorter). time), the number of open rounds (10 times) and the maximum open time (30 seconds) are the same for both, the total closing time in the symbol jackpot game is shortened, and the total time required for the symbol jackpot game is generally shortened. be. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the third and fourth symbol jackpot game patterns are selected when the symbol jackpot is confirmed with the second special symbol, compared to the case where the symbol jackpot is confirmed with the first special symbol, There is a tendency for the player's acquisition profit to increase. When the symbol jackpot is determined in the time-saving game state, the total time required for the symbol jackpot game is shorter than when the symbol jackpot is determined in the normal game state, which is advantageous for the player.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18, the small-hit symbol mode includes the first and second small-hit symbol modes stopped and displayed with the first special symbol, and the third small-hit design mode stopped and displayed with the second special symbol. A pattern mode is set. That is, when a small hit is determined by digestion of the first reserved memory, either one of the first and second big hit pattern modes is selected and determined by S235 of the above-described success/failure determination process, while the second reserved memory When a small hit is determined by digestion, the third small hit pattern mode is selected and determined by S235.

As shown in FIG. 18(A), in the first small-hit design mode, the first small-hit game pattern and the first small-hit game pattern selected when the first reserved memory is consumed in the normal game state (time-saving flag = 0) One role big-hit game pattern, and a second small-hit game pattern and a second role big-hit game pattern selected when the first reserved memory is consumed in a time-saving game state (time-saving flag = 1) are assigned. there is Then, as the game state to be shifted after the accessory big hit game, the normal game state is assigned to the first small winning symbol mode.
In the second small winning pattern mode, the first small winning game pattern and the first accessory big winning game pattern selected when the first reserved memory is digested in the normal game state (time saving flag = 0), and the time saving game A second small winning game pattern and a second accessory big winning game pattern selected when the first reserved memory is consumed in the state (time saving flag = 1) are assigned. And, as a game state to be shifted after the accessory big hit game, a time saving game state is assigned to the second small winning design mode.

Such first and second small winning symbol modes are selected and determined according to preset selection probabilities. Specifically, the selection probability of the first small winning design mode is set to 1/2, and the selection probability of the second small winning design mode is set to 1/2. As a result, when the small win game develops into the role big win, the probability of shifting to the normal game state after the role big win game and the probability of shifting to the time-saving game state after the role big win game are 50% respectively. ing.

As shown in FIG. 18(B), the third small-hit pattern mode is shifted to the third small-hit game pattern determined when the second reserved memory is consumed regardless of the game state and after the accessory big-hit game. The time-saving game state is assigned, and the third role big hit game pattern selected when the second reserved memory is consumed in the normal game state (time-saving flag = 0), and the time-saving game state (time-saving flag = In 1), a fourth accessory jackpot game pattern selected when the second reserved memory is consumed is assigned. As a result, when a small hit is determined by digestion of the second reserved memory, if the small win game develops into a role big hit in either case of the normal game state or the time-saving game state, the role product. After the jackpot game, the game shifts to a time-saving game state.

As described above, the small winning game pattern includes the maximum number of times the second large winning opening 20 is opened in the small winning game, the opening time for each opening of the second large winning opening 20, and the second large winning at each interval. It is constituted by the closing time of mouth 20 . Here, the maximum number of openings of the second large winning opening 20 indicates the maximum number of times that the second large winning opening 20 can be opened in the small winning game, and in this embodiment, FIGS. 20 and 23 (A). , is set to 16 times. The opening time of the second big winning opening 20 (opening time in one opening) is set to 0.1 seconds in all small winning game patterns. For the interval in the small winning game, a start interval until the first opening, an interval between openings between each opening, and an ending interval after the final opening are set. Then, at the start interval, the start production of the small winning game is executed, and at the end interval, the ending production of the small winning game is executed.

The first small hit game pattern has a closing time at the start interval (hereinafter referred to as start interval time) = 11 seconds, a closing time at the interval between opening = 0.8 seconds, and a closing time at the end interval (hereinafter, end interval time)=1 second is set.
The second small winning game pattern is set with a start interval time of 2 seconds, a closing time of an interval between openings of 0.8 seconds, and an end interval of 1 second.
The third small winning game pattern is set with start interval time = 2 seconds, closing time at interval between opening = 0.8 seconds, and end interval time = 1 second.

In addition, as described above, the accessory jackpot game pattern includes the number of opening rounds in the accessory jackpot game, the maximum opening time of the first big prize winning port 14 in each open round, and the first big winning prize port 14 at each interval. is composed of the closing time of Here, the number of open rounds indicates the number of open rounds in which the first big prize opening 14 is opened. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 times (5 rounds) is set in the game pattern. The maximum opening time of the first big winning opening 14 (upper limit opening time in one opening round) is set to 30 seconds in all the jackpot game patterns. The interval includes the start interval until the first open round (1st round) starts, the intermediate interval 1 between the 1st and 2nd rounds (immediately after the first open round), and the 2nd to 5th rounds. An intermediate interval 2 between rounds (immediately after the second to fourth open rounds), an intermediate interval 3 immediately after the fifth round, and an end interval after the intermediate interval 3 are set. At the start interval, the start performance of the accessory big-hit game is executed, and at the intermediate interval 3 and the end interval, the end performance of the accessory big-hit game is executed.

In the first jackpot game pattern, closing time at start interval (hereinafter referred to as start interval time) = 2 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 1 = 30 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 2 = 0.8 seconds. , the closing time of the intermediate interval 3=10 seconds, and the closing time of the end interval (hereinafter referred to as the end interval time)=60 seconds.
The second jackpot game pattern is: start interval time = 1 second, closing time at intermediate interval 1 = 0.8 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 2 = 0.8 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 3 = 0.8 seconds and end interval time=2 seconds are set.
The third jackpot game pattern is: start interval time = 1 second, closing time at intermediate interval 1 = 0.8 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 2 = 0.8 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 3 = 0.8 seconds and end interval time=50 seconds are set.
The fourth jackpot game pattern is: start interval time = 1 second, closing time at intermediate interval 1 = 0.8 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 2 = 0.8 seconds, closing time at intermediate interval 3 = 0.8 seconds and end interval time=2 seconds are set.

Since the small winning game pattern and the jackpot pattern are assigned to the jackpot pattern mode, the total time required for the jackpot game and the jackpot jackpot are determined by determining the jackpot pattern mode. total time varies. In detail, the second small winning game pattern for executing the small winning game has a shorter start interval time than the first small winning game pattern, and the closing time and ending interval time of the interval between opening are the same. Therefore, the total closing time, which is the sum of each interval time in the small winning game, is shortened. In this embodiment, since the maximum number of opening times and the opening time of the second big winning opening 20 are set to be the same for each small winning game pattern, the second and third small winning game patterns are the first Compared with the small winning game pattern, the total time required for the small winning game is shortened by shortening the total closing time. Further, the second accessory jackpot pattern for executing the accessory jackpot game has a start interval time, an intermediate interval 1 closing time, an intermediate interval 3 closing time, and an end interval compared to the first accessory jackpot game pattern. Since the time is short and the closing time of the intermediate interval 2 is the same, the total closing time obtained by totaling each interval time in the jackpot game is shortened. In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of opening times of the first jackpot 14 and the maximum opening time of the open round are the same in each jackpot game pattern, the second jackpot pattern is the first jackpot. The total time required for the accessory jackpot game is shortened by shortening the total closing time as compared with the jackpot game pattern. Furthermore, the fourth accessory jackpot pattern has a shorter end interval time than the third accessory jackpot game pattern, and the other closing times (starting interval time, each closing time of intermediate intervals 1 to 3) are the same. Therefore, the total closing time obtained by totaling each interval time in the jackpot game is shortened. As described above, since the maximum number of openings of the first big winning port 14 and the maximum opening time of the open round are the same in each jackpot game pattern, the fourth jackpot pattern is the same as the third jackpot game pattern. Compared to the jackpot game pattern, the total closing time is shortened to shorten the total time required for the accessory jackpot game.

For this reason, when the small hit is confirmed by the first special symbol in the normal game state, compared to the case where the small hit is confirmed by the first special symbol in the time saving game state, the small winning game and the role big hit game The total time required is shortened, and when the small win is confirmed by the second special symbol in the normal game state, the total time of the small win game is compared to the case where the small win is confirmed by the second special symbol in the time-saving game state. are the same, but the total time required for the accessory jackpot game is shorter. Therefore, when a small hit is confirmed in the time-saving game state, it is more advantageous to the player than in the normal game state. In addition, when the small hit is confirmed with the first special symbol, the probability of shifting to the time-saving game state after the role big hit game is 1/2, whereas when the small hit is confirmed with the second special symbol. , to surely shift to a time-saving game state after a jackpot game of an accessory. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player when the small hit is confirmed with the second special symbol.

In addition, since the accessory jackpot game is executed by entering the ball into the specific hole 25 of the second big prize hole 20 during the small win game, if the ball cannot enter the specific hole 25 during the small win game, each When the end interval of the small winning game pattern ends, the small winning game is ended, the normal game state or the time saving game state is continued, and the accessory big winning game is not executed.

Next, a specific example will be used to explain the flow of the game from the digestion of the reserved memory in each game state to the jackpot game.

For example, in the normal game state, when the first reserved memory generated by the ball entering the first starting port 11 is digested, and the first special symbol stops in the second small winning symbol mode and the small winning is confirmed, FIG. As shown in A), a small winning game that opens and closes the second big winning hole 20 is executed according to the first small winning game pattern. In this small-hit game, a small-hit start production is executed at the start interval (11 seconds), a small-hit production is executed from the start of the first opening to the end of the 16th opening, and the end interval (1 second) ), the ending effect is executed. During such a small winning game, when the game ball that entered the second big winning hole 20 enters the specific hole 25, the development to the accessory big winning is determined. Then, until the end of the small winning game, the development preparation performance for notifying the development to the accessory big winning is executed.

When the small winning game ends, the role big winning game is executed according to the first role big winning game pattern. In this accessory jackpot game, the start production of the accessory jackpot game is executed at the start interval (2 seconds), the accessory jackpot production is executed from the start of the 1st round to the end of the 5th round, and the middle interval 3 ( 10 seconds) and an end interval (60 seconds), the end effect of the jackpot game is executed. Then, it shifts to a time-saving game state with the end of the accessory jackpot game.

Also, in the time-saving gaming state, when the first reserved memory is digested and the first special symbol stops in the second small-hit design mode and the small-hit is determined, as shown in FIG. It is executed according to the second small winning game pattern. In the small winning game according to the second small winning game pattern, the start interval time (2 seconds) is shorter than the start interval time of the first small winning game pattern. Thereby, the total time required for the small winning game is shortened (that is, the total closing time in the small winning game is shortened). Furthermore, when the ball enters the specific port 25 and develops into a jackpot, the jackpot game is executed according to the second jackpot game pattern. Since the start interval time, the intermediate interval times 1 and 3, and the end interval time are each shorter in the role product jackpot game according to the second accessory jackpot game pattern than in the case of the first accessory jackpot game pattern, Overall, the total time of the accessory big-hit game is shortened (that is, the total closing time of the accessory big-hit game is shortened). Then, when the accessory jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the time-saving game state again.

It should be noted that, in such a time-saving gaming state, confirming a small hit by digesting the first reserved memory is, for example, if there is no second reserved memory immediately after the start of the time-saving gaming state, all the second reserved memories are stored in the time-saving gaming state. It can be caused by the digestion of the first reserved memory, such as when digested.

Furthermore, even when the first special symbol stops in the first small winning pattern mode in the normal game state and the small winning is confirmed, the same as the above (FIG. 24 (A)), the first small winning game pattern A small winning game is executed accordingly, and if a ball is entered into the specific slot 25 during the small winning game, the accessory big winning game is executed according to the first accessory big winning game pattern after the small winning game is finished. In this case, after the end of the jackpot game, the normal game state is entered. Furthermore, even if the first special symbol stops in the first small winning pattern mode in the time saving game state, the small winning game is executed according to the second small winning game pattern in the same manner as described above (FIG. 24 (B)). Then, the jackpot game is executed according to the second jackpot game pattern. In this case, after the end of the jackpot game, the normal game state is entered. Thus, even if the small hit is confirmed in the first small winning design mode, as in the case of the second small winning design mode described above, it is better to confirm the small winning in the time-saving game state compared to the normal game state. As a result, the total time required for the small winning game and the accessory big winning game is shortened.

On the other hand, in the normal game state, the second reserved memory is digested, the second special symbol stops in the third small winning symbol mode, and the small winning is confirmed, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the second big winning opening A small winning game that opens and closes 20 is executed according to the third small winning game pattern. Furthermore, when the ball enters the specific port 25 and develops into a jackpot, the jackpot game is executed according to the third jackpot game pattern. With the end of this accessory jackpot game, the state shifts to the time-saving game state again.
Here, in the small winning game according to the third small winning game pattern, the start interval time is shorter than the small winning game (see FIG. 24 (A)) by the small winning determination of the first special symbol in the normal game state. , the total time of the small winning game is shortened. And, in the role big-hit game according to the third role big-hit game pattern, the role big-hit game developed from the small-hit game by confirming the small win of the first special symbol in the normal game state (see FIG. 24(A)). , the start interval time, the intermediate interval times 1 and 3, and the end interval time are each short, so the total time of the jackpot game is generally shortened (that is, the total closing time is shortened).

In addition, confirming the small hit by digesting the second reserved memory in such a normal game state is, for example, the normal symbol that fluctuates with the passing of the game ball to the first normal symbol operation gate 29 in the left flow area 3a as a trigger. However, it can occur when a small hit is determined by digestion of the second reserved memory generated by the ball entering the opened second starting port 12 . Alternatively, when the time-saving end condition is satisfied by the fact that the special figure fluctuation remaining number is consumed in the time-saving game state and the state is shifted to the normal game state, the normal game state is shifted to after the end of the symbol jackpot game or the accessory jackpot game. In some cases, it can occur due to the digestion of the second reserved memory.

Further, when the second special symbol stops in the third small winning pattern mode in the time saving game state and the small winning is confirmed, the small winning game is executed according to the third small winning game pattern as shown in FIG. 25(B). . When a small hit is determined by digestion of the second reserved memory, the same third small win game is determined in any game state because a common third small win pattern mode is determined in the normal game state and the time saving game state. A small winning game is executed according to the pattern. When a ball is entered into the specific port 25 during this small winning game and develops into an accessory big winning game, the accessory big winning game is executed according to the fourth accessory big winning game pattern. In the role big-hit game according to the fourth role-big-hit game pattern, the end interval time is shorter than that of the third role-big-hit game pattern, so the total time of the role-big-hit game is generally shortened (that is, , the total closing time is reduced). Then, when the accessory jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the time-saving game state again.

Next, features of the embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, as described above, the game state in which the first special symbol is determined and stopped in the first and second small winning design modes (the small winning is confirmed by digestion of the first reserved memory) is the normal game. Depending on whether it is the state or the time-saving game state, the total closed time (only the start interval time) is different from each other. , and end interval time) are different from each other. Furthermore, depending on whether the game state in which the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped in the third small winning pattern mode (the small winning is confirmed by the digestion of the second holding memory) is the normal gaming state or the time saving gaming state , the same small winning game and the accessory big winning game whose total closing time (only the end interval time) differs from each other are executed. In this way, in the configuration of the embodiment, since the small winning game and the role big winning game change according to the game state in which the small winning is confirmed, it is possible to provide an interesting game full of variety, and the overall interest of the game. can be improved.

In particular, when a small win is confirmed with the first special symbol, in the time-saving game state, the total time of the small win game and the total time of the accessory big win game are shortened as compared with the normal game state. To speedily complete a game and a jackpot game, which is advantageous for a player. As a result, it is possible to effectively stimulate the emotion of the player who desires confirmation of a small win in the time-saving game state, thereby contributing to the effect of improving the amusement of the game as described above.

The correspondence between the terms used in the above-described embodiments and the terms described in the claims will be described below.
The pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a pinball game machine according to the present invention.
The first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 20 correspond to an example of the big winning opening according to the present invention.
The specific opening 25 corresponds to an example of the specific area according to the invention.
S165 to S200 and S230 of the success/failure determination process correspond to an example of the success/failure determination means according to the present invention.
The first to third small-hit symbol modes correspond to examples of small-hit winning contents according to the present invention.
S235 of the success/failure determination process corresponds to an example of the small hit content selection means according to the present invention.
S245 and S400 to S405 of the success/failure determination process and the small-hit game process correspond to an example of the small-hit game control means according to the present invention.
The first to third small-hit game patterns correspond to an example of the small-hit operation mode according to the present invention.
S750~S755 and S850~S865 of the small-hit game process and the big-hit game process correspond to an example of the big-hit game control means according to the present invention.
The first to fourth accessory jackpot game patterns correspond to one example of jackpot operation modes according to the present invention.
The time-saving gaming state corresponds to an example of the advantageous gaming state according to the present invention.
Time saving transition conditions correspond to an example of the state change conditions concerning this invention.
S620 to S645 of the jackpot game process correspond to an example of the game state conversion means according to the present invention.
The process of selecting and determining the first to third small hit game patterns by S245 of the success determination process corresponds to an example of the different small hit mode selection execution process and the same small hit mode selection execution process according to the present invention.
The process of selecting and determining the first to fourth accessory jackpot game patterns by S235 of the win/fail determination process and S865 of the small hit game process corresponds to an example of the different jackpot mode selection execution process according to the present invention.
The start interval, the open interval, and the end interval in the small winning game correspond to closing of the big winning opening in the small winning game according to the present invention, and the time required for each interval is an example of the closing time according to the present invention. Equivalent to.
The start interval, intermediate intervals 1, 2, 3, and end interval of the jackpot jackpot correspond to the closing of the big prize winning opening in the jackpot game according to the present invention, and the time required for each of these intervals is the closing time according to the present invention. corresponds to an example of The opening round in the accessory big hit corresponds to the opening of the big winning opening in the big winning game according to the present invention.

Another example of the above embodiment will be described below.
In the embodiment, the second small winning game pattern has a configuration in which the start interval time is shortened compared to the first small winning game pattern, but not limited to this, the interval time between opening of the second small winning game pattern Alternatively, the end interval time may be shortened compared to the first small winning game pattern. Furthermore, in the second small winning game pattern, if at least one of the start interval time, the open interval time, and the end interval time is short and the total closing time (total time of these interval times) is short, any of these intervals It is also possible to set a longer time. Each such interval time can be changed and set as appropriate.

Similarly, in the second bonus jackpot game pattern, at least one of the start interval time, closing time of intermediate intervals 1, 2, and 3, and end interval time is shorter than the first jackpot jackpot game pattern, and If the total closing time (total time of these interval times) is short, each interval time can be changed and set as appropriate. The same is true for the third accessory big-hit game pattern and the fourth accessory big-hit game pattern.
Furthermore, the first symbol jackpot game pattern and the second symbol jackpot game pattern, and the third symbol jackpot game pattern and the fourth symbol jackpot game pattern can be appropriately set and changed in the same manner as the accessory jackpot game pattern. is.

In the embodiment, the accessory jackpot game pattern and the symbol jackpot game pattern are configured such that the middle interval 3 and the end interval are continuously performed immediately after the final open round, but the present invention is not limited to this, the middle interval 3 and the end. An end interval integrated with the interval may be executed immediately after the final open round. That is, in the embodiment, the intermediate interval 3 and the end interval are distinguished after the final open round, but one end interval may be performed after the final open round without separating them.

The embodiment has a configuration including the first and second small winning design modes that are fixed and stopped at the first special design and the third small winning design mode that is fixed and stopped at the second special design, but not limited to this. , It is also possible to further include a small winning symbol mode different from these, and to have a configuration that can be fixed and stopped at the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, the configuration can be such that the first, second and fourth small winning design modes can be fixed and stopped with the first special design, and the third and fifth small winning design modes can be fixed and stopped with the second special design. In this configuration, two types of small winning game patterns and an accessory big winning game pattern selected according to the game state are assigned to the fourth small winning pattern mode, or one selected regardless of the game state. A configuration in which a small winning game pattern and two types of accessory big winning game patterns selected according to the game state are assigned can be applied. Here, the two types of small winning game patterns can be configured to have at least one interval time different from each other, and the same applies to the two types of accessory big winning game patterns. Further, in the fifth small winning pattern mode, one small winning game pattern selected regardless of the game state and two types of accessory big winning game patterns selected according to the game state are assigned. Alternatively, a configuration in which one small winning game pattern and one accessory big winning game pattern selected regardless of the game state are assigned can be applied. It should be noted that the small winning game pattern and the accessory big winning game pattern assigned to the fourth and fifth small winning symbol modes can be appropriately set.

In the embodiment, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are configured to give a small hit, but the configuration is not limited to this, and may be a configuration that allows a small hit with only the second special symbol. In this configuration, for example, when a small hit is determined by digestion of the second reserved memory, the configuration of selecting and determining the first small winning design mode or the second small winning design mode of the embodiment can be applied. Moreover, in this configuration, a configuration in which the normal symbol operation gate 17 is arranged only in the right flow area 3b of the game area 3 is preferable.

The embodiment selects and determines the first and third symbol big-hit game patterns in the normal game state and selects and determines the second and fourth symbol big-hit game patterns in the time-saving game state when a special symbol hits the jackpot. However, not limited to this, for example, regardless of the game state, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the symbol jackpot game pattern to be selected and determined is the same. As a specific example, two types of symbol jackpot game patterns with different numbers of open rounds are provided, and when the symbol jackpot is achieved in the first special pattern, the symbol jackpot game pattern with fewer open rounds is selected and determined, and the second special pattern is selected. When the symbol jackpot hits, it is preferable that a pattern jackpot game pattern with a large number of open rounds is determined.

In the embodiment, the first small winning game pattern selected in the normal game state is configured to shorten the total variation time of the small winning game compared to the second small winning game pattern selected in the time saving game state. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the total variation time of the small winning game by the first small winning game pattern can be longer than that of the second small winning game pattern. That is, the first small-hit game pattern can be configured such that at least one of the intervals constituting the pattern is longer than the second small-hit game pattern. Similarly, the first and third accessory big-hit game patterns selected in the normal gaming state are compared with the second and fourth accessory big-hit game patterns selected in the time-saving gaming state. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the fluctuation time becomes longer. In this way, when the small winning is confirmed in the time saving game state, the total time of the small winning game and the accessory big winning game is lengthened, so that it is possible to suppress the number of balls to be put out in the time saving game state. .
Furthermore, even in the first to fourth symbol jackpot game patterns, in the same way as the first to fourth accessory jackpot game patterns, when the symbol jackpot is confirmed in the time-saving game state, the total time of the symbol jackpot game A longer configuration is also possible.

In the embodiment, the configuration is such that the game state is converted into the normal game state and the time-saving game state. . For example, it can be configured to be convertible to a probability variable game state (a game state in which the odds of winning a big hit are higher than in the normal game state, the variation time of the special symbols is short, and the ball is easily entered into the second start port 20). In this configuration, with the end of the symbol jackpot game or the accessory jackpot game, a transition to any of the normal game state, the time-saving game state, and the variable probability game state is selected and determined with a predetermined probability. Then, in the variable probability gaming state, as in the time-saving gaming state, there is a small winning pattern mode (small winning game pattern and accessory big winning game pattern) in which the total time of the small winning game and the big winning game is shorter than in the normal gaming state. A configuration in which a symbol jackpot pattern mode (symbol jackpot game pattern) is selected and determined is preferable. Here, each game pattern selectable in the confirmed game state may be the same as the time saving game state, or at least one interval time may be different from the time saving game state.

In the embodiment, the opening and closing operation of the first big winning hole 14 executes the big winning symbol game and the big winning game, and the opening and closing operation of the second big winning hole 20 executes the small winning game. However, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the symbol jackpot game is executed by the opening and closing operation of the first big prize winning port 14, and the accessory jackpot game and the small prize game are executed by the opening and closing operation of the second big prize prize port 20. is. In the case of this configuration, it is preferable to keep the specific port 25 closed during the jackpot game.

In the embodiment, two first and second big prize openings 14 and 20 are provided. . For example, one big winning hole is provided, and a small winning game, a role big winning game, and a symbol big winning game can be executed by opening and closing the big winning hole. Alternatively, it is also possible to have a configuration in which a big winning opening for executing the small winning game, a big winning opening for executing the accessory big winning game, and a big winning opening for executing the symbol big winning game are arranged separately.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
11 first starting opening 12 second starting opening 14 first big winning opening (big winning opening)
20 Second Grand Prize Opening (Grand Prize Opening)
25 Specific mouth (specific area)

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a first starting port;
a second starting port that is converted between an open state and a closed state;
one or a plurality of large winning openings that are converted into an open state in which a game ball can be entered and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered;
a specific area provided inside at least one big winning hole into which a game ball entering the big winning hole can flow;
Due to the entry of the game ball into the first start opening and the second start opening, a success determination means for determining whether or not it is a small hit,
a small hit content selection means for selecting and determining one from one or a plurality of preset small hit winning contents when it is determined as a small hit by the success/failure determination means;
The specific area according to a small win operation mode composed of at least one opening and a plurality of closings of the big winning opening, which is determined based on the small winning contents selected and determined by the small winning contents selecting means. A small winning game control means for executing a small winning game that opens and closes the big winning mouth provided inside;
When the game ball entering the big winning hole opened in the small winning game flows into the specific area, the big winning hole is opened according to a big winning operation mode constituted by opening at least once and closing a plurality of times. A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game to be opened and closed;
A pinball game machine comprising a game state conversion means for converting the game state to an advantageous game state in which a ball is easier to enter the second start port than a normal game state based on the establishment of a preset state conversion condition. ,
The small hit game control means,
It comprises a plurality of said small winning operation modes in which only the closing time set for at least one closure among a plurality of times of closing of the big winning opening in said small winning game is different from each other, and a small winning according to one small winning operating mode. to execute a game,
The small winning operation modes differ only in the closing time between when the specific small winning winning contents are determined in the normal game state and when the specific small winning winning contents are determined in the advantageous game state. It has a different hit mode selection execution process to select,
The jackpot game control means is
A plurality of the jackpot operation modes are provided in which only the closing time set for closing at least one of the plurality of times of closing the jackpot in the jackpot game is different from each other, and one game is performed based on the entry of a ball into the specific area. A jackpot game is executed according to the jackpot operation mode of
When a game ball flows into the specific area in a small win game executed by a small win in the normal game state, and when a game ball flows into the specific area in a small win game executed by a small win in the advantageous game state. A pinball game machine characterized by comprising a different jackpot mode selection and execution process for selecting a jackpot operation mode in which only the closing time is different, respectively, in the case of inflow and the case of inflow. The small hit game control means is
The same small winning operation mode is used when predetermined small winning winning contents different from the specific small winning winning contents are determined in a normal game state and when the predetermined small winning winning contents are determined in an advantageous game state. 2. The pinball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a small winning mode selection execution process for selecting a. Different small hit mode selection execution processing of the small hit game control means,
When the specific small-hit winning content is determined in an advantageous game state, compared to the small-hit operation mode selected by the specific small-hit winning content determined in the normal game state, the large in the small-hit game 3. The pinball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a small winning operation mode in which the total closing time of the winning opening is set to be short is selected.

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