JP2023071496A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve game amusement in which a jackpot game, a small winning game, and a privilege game are linked.SOLUTION: The game machine comprises lottery means, small winning game execution means, jackpot game execution means, game state control means, symbol display control means, and frequency setting means. On the basis of determination information acquired in response to a fact that a game ball enters a variable winning hole, the lottery means performs a lottery to determine which one to execute among a plurality of types of games including a small winning game, a jackpot game, and a privilege game in which a game ball easily enters the variable winning hole. The game state control means causes a game state to transition between a privilege game state and a non privilege game state on the basis of a result of the lottery. The frequency setting means sets the upper limit execution frequency of the variation display of an identification symbol in the privilege game state. The game state control means causes the game state to transition from the privilege game state to the non privilege game state on the basis of the upper limit execution frequency, and the frequency setting means sets the upper limit execution frequency on the basis of the determination information and the game state about whether a game state is the privilege game state or not.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

The present disclosure relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, on the condition that a game ball enters a starting hole (ball entry hole), a big win determination is performed to determine whether or not a big win has occurred. When a big hit determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination. In the variable display of the special symbols, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed (see Patent Document 1).

Then, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, after the jackpot game is executed, a time-saving state (privilege game state) in which the game ball is easier to enter than the normal game state (non-time-saving state) is entered into the opening and closing opening. can be.

JP 2018-88993 A

However, in the conventional technology as described above, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the game interest in which the big winning game, the small winning game and the privilege game are involved.

Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to improve the game interest in which the big winning game, the small winning game and the privilege game are involved.

In one aspect, a special prize winning opening into which a game ball can enter is opened based on determination information obtained in response to the winning of a game ball into a variable ball entry opening in which the ease of entry of a game ball can be changed. A lottery to determine which one of a plurality of types of games including a small win game, a big win game advantageous to the player, and a privilege game in which the game ball can easily enter the variable ball entrance can be executed. a lottery means for processing;
A small winning game execution means capable of executing the small winning game based on the result of the lottery process;
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing the jackpot game based on the result of the lottery process;
game state control means for transitioning the game state between a privilege game state in which the privilege game can be executed and a non-privilege game state based on the result of the lottery process;
a pattern display control means for stopping and displaying a predetermined identification pattern in a stop mode indicating the result of the lottery process after changing and displaying the predetermined identification pattern;
a frequency setting means for setting an upper limit execution frequency of the variable display of the identification symbols in the privilege game state,
The game state control means transitions the game state from the privilege game state to a non-privilege game state based on the upper limit number of times of execution,
The gaming machine is provided, wherein the number-of-times setting means sets the upper limit number of times of execution based on the determination information and a game state indicating whether or not the privilege game state is set.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to improve the game interest in which the big winning game, the small winning game and the privilege game are involved.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to this embodiment; FIG. It is a schematic front view showing a second big winning device and the like provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 1, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) It is a small winning symbol type determination table. (D) It is a reach determination table, (E) It is a time saving design classification determination table. It is a determination table of the jackpot symbol type and the small hit pattern type, and is a table for explaining the types of the jackpot and the small hit. It is an explanatory diagram of a table for setting the number of time reductions related to the lottery of Toku-zu 2. (A) It is a normal symbol hit determination table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) An electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for non-time saving state. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state. It is a specific table of start winning commands. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors processing 1 (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing 2 (small winning game). It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing 2 (small winning game). 9 is a flowchart of distribution member control processing; 8 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a timing chart showing the opening pattern of the second large winning opening and the operation pattern of the distribution member according to the type of the small winning symbol. It is a figure explaining the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing a background image in the daytime background mode; (B) is a diagram showing a background image in the night background mode; (C) A diagram showing a background image in the last-chance background mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal fluctuation|variation in fluctuation|variation production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the battle reach (1 kind of SP reach in a time saving state) in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of production|presentation development after a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific example of production|presentation development after a small hit game.

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

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

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

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a loss, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a break (losing) such as "263". In addition, when a small win is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a predetermined small win appearing number (which can be set arbitrarily, and may be a double number or a loose number). This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 7 rather than by the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b. It should be noted that the positions of the display areas of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R do not have to be fixed. Further, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, depending on the result of each lottery, it is possible to arbitrarily change the combination of performance symbols to be stopped and displayed, and the performance symbols are stopped at special results including predetermined special symbols when winning a big win or a small win. You may make it display.

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

Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect pending display area for displaying an effect pending 9A (a pending icon 9A) according to the number of stored first special figure pending, which will be described later. By displaying the effect suspension 9A, it is possible to show the player the number of memories of the first special figure suspension displayed on the first special figure suspension display 43a which will be described later in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a first starting port 20 that makes it easy for the game ball to enter. The first start hole 20 is also called a first start prize hole, a fixed ball hole, or a first ball hole. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is a trigger for lottery (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.) of the first special symbol (special figure 1).

A normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second starting port 21 is provided on the upper right side of the first starting port 20 . The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening, a variable entrance, or a second entrance. Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is a trigger for lottery (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.) for the second special symbol (special figure 2).

The electric tube 22 has a movable member (entrance opening/closing member) 23 that can move back and forth, and opens and closes the second start opening 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . The movable member 23 is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in an open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter.

In addition, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning means) provided with a first big winning port (other special winning port) 30 ) 31 is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member (another special prize opening opening/closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big prize prize opening 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is open (that is, when it is in an open state).

In addition, on the right side of the first big winning hole 30 in the game area 3, a second big winning device (second special variable winning device, special winning means) provided with a second big winning hole (equivalent to a special winning hole) 35 ) 36 are provided. The second big winning device 36 has an opening/closing member (special winning opening opening/closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state. The opening/closing member 37 is of a forward/retreat type that moves back and forth, and is driven by a second prize winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35 only when the opening/closing member 37 is open (that is, when it is in an open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second big winning device 36, there are a specific area (V area) 39 and a non-specific area 70 through which a game ball that has passed through the second big winning hole 35 can pass. is formed. In the second big winning device 36, upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70, a second big winning hole sensor 35a for detecting the winning of the game ball into the second big winning hole 35 is arranged. . In addition, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting passage of a game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged in the specific area 39. As shown in FIG. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is arranged. In addition, the second big winning device 36 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes game balls that have passed through the second big prize opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a distribution that drives the distribution member 71. A member solenoid 73 is provided. When the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 takes a first state (passage permission state) in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 39, and when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the game balls are distributed. A second state (passage blocking state) of distributing to the non-specific area 70 is adopted.

The distribution member 71 is in a passage permitting state in which passage of game balls to the specific region 39 is permitted when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, as indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. When the distribution member 71 is in the pass-allowing state, the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing the second big winning hole sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called a first route.

2, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39. As shown in FIG. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 35 rolls on the distribution member 71 after passing through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and rolls on the non-specific area. Pass 70. This game ball route is called a second route.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 serves as a trigger for execution of a jackpot game, which will be described later. In other words, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery is also performed depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 39 . A jackpot won by the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol is called a first-class jackpot, and a jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a second-class jackpot. Also, a jackpot game executed by winning a jackpot of the first kind is called a jackpot game of the first kind, and a jackpot game played by winning a jackpot of the second kind is called a jackpot game of the second kind. Also, the type 1 jackpot is also called a direct hit jackpot. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine.

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

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

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

A first starting port 20, a first big winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. A player aims to win a prize to the first starting port 20 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, a gate 28, an electric tube 22, a second big winning device 36, a first big winning device 31, and an outlet 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the gate 28, the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first big winning port 30, or the second big winning port Aiming for 35 points.

In this embodiment, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, and the second big winning device 36 are unitized, and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structural body. In addition, the fixed winning device 19 and the first big winning device 31 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a display device 40 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. The display devices 40 include a first special symbol display device 41a that variably displays a first special symbol (special symbol 1), and a second special symbol that variably displays a second special symbol (an example of an identification symbol, special symbol 2). A display device 41b and a normal design display device 42 for variably displaying a normal design (general design) are included. Further, the display devices 40 include a first special figure pending display 43a that displays the number of memory of operation pending (first special figure pending, special figure 1 pending) of the first special symbol indicator 41a.

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

In the special symbol display device 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) is notified. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a special pattern (jackpot pattern) of a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first big prize winning opening is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped jackpot pattern (that is, the type of jackpot won). A jackpot game for opening 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop pattern is a special pattern (small hit pattern) of a predetermined small hit stop mode, the opening pattern according to the type of the small hit pattern stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the small win won). Then, a small winning game is performed to open the second big winning hole 35.例文帳に追加In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the big winning game and the small winning game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display device 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery by the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lights up, ●: lights out) 1, 2, from the left A jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. Also, if you win a small win (one of the multiple types of small wins described later), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up like "●●●●○○●●". Display the small winning pattern. Also, in the case of a failure (one of the multiple types of failures described later), display a failure pattern in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". . In addition, you may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LED as one of the missing designs. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) for a predetermined variable time. This is a mode in which the LED lights up. Note that the mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball wins to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, the values (determination information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win are It is temporarily stored in the 1 special figure reservation storage unit 85a or the 2nd special figure determination information storage unit 85b (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if the winning to the first start port 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special figure reservation, if the winning to the second start port 21 random number (determination information) is stored in the second special figure determination information storage unit 85b (see FIG. 4). There is an upper limit to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, and the upper limit value (upper limit number of memories, upper limit number of reservations) in the present embodiment is "4".

The first special figure reservation stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the first special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the first special figure reservation, and execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball into the first starting port 20 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, even during the execution of the variable display of the special symbols, With a predetermined number as the upper limit, the right of the big winning lottery for the prize can be reserved.

And the number of such first special figure reservations is displayed on the first special figure reservation display 43a. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a is composed of four LEDs. The 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a displays the number of 1st special figure reservations by making LED light up by the number of 1st special figure reservations.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires various random number values (determination information) based on the winning when there is a winning in the second starting port 21 during execution of the variable display of the second special symbol. It is a configuration that does not perform. That is, it is a configuration that does not perform the second special figure reservation.

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

Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery by its lighting mode. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●○", in which only the right LED lights up. A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed (variable display) for a predetermined variable time. Note that the mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I/O port section (input/output circuit) 87 is included for the purpose. Note that the ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described first special figure reservation storage section 85a and second special figure determination information storage section 85b.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88, as shown in FIG. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the non-specific sensor. A region sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 20. As shown in FIG. The second starting hole sensor 21 a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. As shown in FIG. The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided in the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has won the first big winning hole 30 . The second big winning hole sensor 35a is provided in the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has won the second big winning hole 35 . The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 inside the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. As shown in FIG. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 inside the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. As shown in FIG. The normal winning hole sensor 27 a is provided in each normal winning hole 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning hole 27 .

Also, as the solenoids, the electric tuning solenoid 24, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, the second big winning opening solenoid 38, and the sorting member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric tooth solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric tooth 22 . The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening/closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31 . The second big winning opening solenoid 38 drives the opening/closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36 . The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36 .

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "effect control microcomputer") 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes the program stored in the ROM 93, data and signals. An I/O port section (input/output circuit) 97 for input/output is included. Note that the ROM 93 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols (including production patterns), background images, and the like. image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on commands from the performance control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

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

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

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

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

4 and 5 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are not the only ones provided. Except for the main control board 80, any one or more of the boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Main Games in Gaming Machine Next, main games performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 acquires a special figure related random number based on the winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21.例文帳に追加As shown in FIG. 6A, the special figure-related random numbers include jackpot random numbers, symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The big hit random number is used for the judgment of the success of the big hit, the judgment of the small hit, and the judgment of the success of the C time saving. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The symbol type random number is used for determining the type of the jackpot symbol, the small winning symbol, and the time saving symbol. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range of 0-199.

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

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-99.

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

The pachinko game machine 1 judges the jackpot random number obtained based on the winning to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. And, it determines whether or not it is a small hit. As shown in FIG. 7(A), the lottery for the first special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting opening 20 and the second special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the second starting opening 21 In the lottery of 2), the probability of winning the big prize is the same, but the probability of winning the small prize is different. In the special figure 1 lottery, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/20, and in the lottery of the special figure 2, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/7. In other words, the special figure 2 lottery is easier to win a small hit than the special figure 1 lottery. Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, if it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, it will be a C time saving hit. That is, in the lottery of special figure 2, if there is no loss and neither a big hit nor a small hit, it will be a C time saving hit. The C time saving hit is an opportunity for C time saving to operate (an opportunity for forming a time saving state of a predetermined number of time saving times), and the details will be described later.

When the pachinko game machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the pattern type random number is determined according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7B, thereby determining the jackpot symbol type. In the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 98%, "special figure 1_jackpot design A" is decided, and at a rate of 2%, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" is decided. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 2_jackpot design C" is determined. If the types of winning jackpot symbols are different, the opening patterns of the jackpot openings in the first jackpot game and the settings regarding the game state after the jackpot game are different (see FIG. 8). This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the small winning is won, the symbol type random number is determined according to the small winning symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(C), thereby determining the type of the small winning symbol. In the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 1 _ small winning pattern a" is determined. On the other hand, in the special figure 2 lottery, at a rate of 70%, "special figure 2 _ small winning pattern b" is determined, at a rate of 20%, "special figure 2 _ small winning pattern c" is decided, and 10% At the ratio, it is determined as "special figure 2_small winning pattern d". If the type of the winning small winning pattern is different, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the small winning game or the two types of big winning game, and the setting related to the game state after the big winning game are different (see FIG. 8), and the setting related to the number of times of time saving. different. This point will be described later.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine 1 determines that it is lost, the reach random number is determined according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. to decide. In addition, in the time-saving state, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R may always be the reach in the variable production as described later.

When the pachinko game machine 1 determines that the C time saving hit is determined, the symbol type random number is determined according to the time saving symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(E), thereby determining the time saving symbol type. In this embodiment, as an example, at a rate of 90%, "special figure 2_time saving pattern α" is determined, and at a rate of 10%, "special figure 2_time saving pattern β" is decided.

Next, the types of big hits, the types of small hits, and the types of C time-saving hits will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As described above, the results of the special symbol lottery (the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2) include "big hit", "small hit", "loss", and "C time saving hit". In the case of a "big hit", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "big hit pattern". The jackpot patterns include "special picture 1_jackpot pattern A", "special picture 1_jackpot pattern B", and "special picture 2_jackpot pattern C". Also, at the time of the "small win", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "small win symbol". The small winning designs include "special figure 1_small winning design a", "special figure 2_small winning design b", "special figure 2_small winning design c", and "special figure 2_small winning design d". In addition, when the "C time-saving win" is achieved, the special symbol display 41 stops and displays the "time-saving design". The time-saving design includes "special figure 2_time-saving design α" and "special figure 2_time-saving design β". When neither the "big win", the "minor win", or the "C time-saving win", that is, when the win is "losing", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "losing symbol".

When a special symbol lottery wins a jackpot, a "big win game" is executed to open the first big prize winning port 30 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed big win symbol. When a small win is won, a "small win game" is executed to open the second big winning hole 35 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed small win symbols. When the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning hole 35 during execution of the small winning game, the first big winning hole 30 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the winning small winning pattern. A "jackpot game" to be opened is executed. A jackpot game executed based on the fact that the result of the special pattern lottery is a jackpot winning is called a first-class jackpot game, and a jackpot game executed based on passing through the specific area 39 is called a second-class jackpot game.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), the opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game is started, and the final round game after the ending (also written as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning hole between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the small winning game is a small winning opening game that opens the second large winning opening 35, the opening (interval before opening) before the small winning opening game is started, and the small winning opening game ends. and the ending after closing (interval after closing).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, when a jackpot is won (that is, when a 1st jackpot is won), a jackpot game (1st jackpot game) for opening the first big prize opening 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are two types of jackpot patterns (jackpot patterns stopped and displayed on the first special pattern display 41a) that can be won in the lottery of the first special pattern (special pattern 1). There is one type of jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern stopped and displayed on the second special pattern display 41b) that can be won in the lottery of the second special pattern (special pattern 2). Specifically, in the special figure 1 lottery, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B". Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_jackpot design C".

As shown in FIG. 8, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" are 4R (round) jackpots, and the number of openings of the first big winning port 30 per 1R is one. Yes, and its maximum open time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern B" is won is the time-saving state. In addition, in this specification, the time saving state is defined as a game state in which winning to the electric chew 22 is easier than in the normal game state (non-time saving state). In the time saving state after the big win game based on the "big win pattern A", the number of times of time saving is set to 1 time, and in the time saving state after the big win game based on the "big win pattern B", the number of time saving times is set to 99 times. The number of times of time saving is the upper limit execution number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time saving state. Details of the game state will be described later.

In addition, "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C" is a 10R jackpot, the number of opening times of the first big winning hole 30 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the big win game when the "big win symbol C" is won is the "time saving state", and the number of times of time saving is set to 99 times.

Further, when a small win is won as a result of the special symbol lottery, a small win game is executed in which the second big prize winning port 35 is opened once. When the game ball enters the second big winning port 35 opened by the small winning game and passes through the specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, the big winning is won, and then the first one is won. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot game) for opening the big winning opening 30 is executed. When this jackpot game (jackpot game triggered by passing through the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big prize opening 35 as the small jackpot game corresponds to the first R. In addition, if there is no passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the small winning game, the big winning game is not executed. In this specification, a big hit game and a small hit game may be called a special game. In addition, in the special game, there may be a round in which the big winning opening is opened multiple times during one round.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there is one type of small winning design (small winning design stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a) that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 1, and the special figure There are three types of small winning symbols (small winning symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won in the second lottery. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_small winning pattern a". Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_small winning design b", "special figure 2_small winning design c" and "special figure 2_small winning design d".

The "small winning pattern a" is a small winning that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage). On the other hand, "special figure 2 _ small winning design b", "special figure 2 _ small winning design c" and "special figure 2 _ small winning design d" are small winnings that can always pass V. In other words, in the present embodiment, there is substantially no possibility that a big winning game is executed from a small winning winning based on the special drawing 1 lottery. Whether or not it is possible to pass the V during execution of the small winning game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening/closing member 37 . This point will be described in detail later.

In the small winning game based on the small winning symbols of each type, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. However, the opening time in each small winning game differs according to the type of the small winning symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, about 4.6 seconds in "small hit pattern a", "special figure 2_small hit pattern b", "special figure 2 _ small hit pattern c" and "special figure 2 _ small hit Pattern d" is 0.008 seconds. The reason why the opening time of the small winning game differs depending on the type of the small winning symbol is that the second big winning opening 35 is opened with respect to the distribution member 71 which moves in a constant motion from the start of this opening. This is to change the timing. As a result, a passing open pattern in which V passage is possible during execution of a small winning game and a non-passing open pattern in which V passage is impossible (including substantially) during execution of a small winning game are created. . Details of the pass open pattern and the non-pass open pattern will be described later.

Also, in the jackpot game (two-type jackpot game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the first big winning port 30 is opened in an opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit symbol. be. Specifically, in the 2-type jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit pattern a", the first big prize opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 5th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. Then, from the 6th R to the 11th R, the first big winning hole 30 is opened once per R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 second. In other words, a 4R two-type jackpot game is substantially executed. And the game state after execution of this two-kind jackpot game is controlled to a "non-time-saving state." However, since the "small win symbol a" is a small win in which V passage is substantially impossible, such a two-kind big win game is not substantially executed. In addition, the game state after the end of the small winning game when V passage does not occur in the small winning game based on the "small winning pattern a" is "non-time saving state".

In addition, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit pattern b", the first big prize winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 11th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. In other words, a 10R double jackpot game is executed. In addition, in the two types of jackpot games based on the winning of "small winning pattern c" and "small winning pattern d", the first big prize is set once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 5th round and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The opening 30 is opened, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 6th R to the 11th R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 second. In other words, a 4R two-type jackpot game is substantially executed. The game state after execution of the two-kind big winning game based on the "small winning symbol b", "small winning symbol c" and "small winning symbol d" is controlled to "time saving state" or "non-working time saving state". Then, when it is controlled to the time saving state, the number of time saving times is the type of the small hit pattern ("small hit pattern b", "small hit pattern c" and "small hit pattern d") and the game state (whether the time saving state or not).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the case of "small winning pattern b", when the game state is a non-time saving state, the number of time saving times is set to "1", and when the game state is a time saving state is set to "99". In the case of the "small winning pattern c", when the game state is a non-time saving state, the number of times of time saving is set to "0", and when the game state is a time saving state, the number of times of time saving is set to "99". . In the case of the "small winning pattern d", when the game state is a non-time saving state, the number of time saving times is set to "0", and when the game state is a time saving state, the time saving times is set to "1". .

In addition, as a result of the special pattern lottery, when winning the C time saving hit, the time saving state is formed by activating the C time saving state when the game state is the non-time saving state when the special pattern is fixed. That is, C time saving operates only when the game state is a non-time saving state at the time of special symbol determination.

In the case of C time saving based on the winning of "special figure 2_time saving pattern α", when the C time saving is activated, the time saving number of times is "1" (that is, the predetermined upper limit execution number = 1) A time saving state is formed. In the case of C time saving based on the winning of "special figure 2_time saving pattern β", when the C time saving is activated, the time saving state with the number of times of time saving "6" (that is, the predetermined upper limit execution number = 6) is formed.

Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state as game states. The non-time-saving state is also referred to as a normal game state. When the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after power-on is a non-time-saving state (normal game state). The time-saving state is a game state in which game balls are more likely to enter the electric chew 22 than in the non-time-saving state.

Specifically, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 9A, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol lottery in the non-time-saving state is not determined to be hit, but the normal symbol lottery in the time-saving state is determined to be almost hit. That is, in the time-saving state, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 operates.

In addition, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the normal pattern variation time is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 2 seconds in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variable time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates.

In addition, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 9C, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is 0.1 seconds per time in the non-time saving state, but is 2 seconds in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated.

In addition, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 9C, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is once in the non-time saving state, but twice in the time saving state. That is, in the time-saving state, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric tube 22 is activated.

Under the circumstances where the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, these Compared to the case where the function is not activated, the electric chew 22 is more likely to be opened, and the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 21.例文帳に追加As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, the state in which these functions are activated (that is, time-saving state) is also referred to as a "high-based state," and the state that these functions are not activated (ie, non-time-saving state) is also referred to as a "low-based state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric support control state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state. The time saving state (high base state) corresponds to the "privilege game state".

It should be noted that not all the functions described above need to operate in the time saving state (high base state). That is, one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 It is only necessary that the operation makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 than when the function is not in operation.

In the time-saving state, the variable display of the special symbols of a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution is executed, or the big winning is won and the big winning game is executed, or the small winning is won and the small winning game is executed. is terminated by In this embodiment, the end timing of the time saving state when the variable display of the special symbol of the predetermined upper limit number of times is executed is the end of the variation when the last variable display of the predetermined upper limit number of times is executed ( For example, immediately after setting the fluctuation stop command in step S1601 of FIG. 23 described later). Below, execution of the last variation display of predetermined upper limit number of times of execution is also called "time saving final variation." The upper limit execution frequency (time saving frequency) of the special symbol variation display (special symbol variation) in the time saving state is determined based on the type of the special symbol that triggered the control of the time saving state. In the present embodiment, as described above, the number of times of time saving is set to 1 time according to the lottery result (type of big hit, small hit or C time saving hit) and the game state. Set to 6 times. In some cases, it is set to 99 times (see FIG. 8A).

In the time-saving state (high base state), the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting to the right. This is because the electrical sapo control makes it easier to open the electric tube 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is struck to the right to win the game ball to the second start port 21.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the non-time-saving state (low base state), the game can be progressed advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by striking to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start opening 20 than the second start opening 21. It is because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 20.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

Next, determination of a special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 determines a special figure variation pattern according to a different special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state and the time saving state (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state (Fig. 11), as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 at the time of the time saving final fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 30 seconds (any of P31, P32, P34) is may be determined. When these variation patterns are selected, a variation effect with battle reach, which will be described later, is executed.

4. About Start Winning Command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a start winning command specified based on the judgment information (random number such as a jackpot random number) acquired by the starting win (winning a prize at the starting gate). (Variation display of special symbols) This is an effect that suggests the degree of winning expectation for the start winning prior to the winning judgment immediately before the start.

As shown in FIG. 12, the start winning command generated in the present embodiment includes the lottery result information whether it is a big hit, a small hit, a C time saving hit, or a loss. there is The lottery result information in the case of a small winning also includes information on the type of the small winning design (which one of the small winning design a, the small winning design b, the small winning design c, and the small winning design d). . In addition, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start opening information indicating which of the first start opening 20 and the second start opening 21 has won. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is included in the starting winning command. For example, the start winning command may include information on the type of the jackpot symbol, or may include information on the variation pattern.

5. Operation of game control microcomputer 81

[Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 30. FIG. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 13 from the ROM 83 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). Initial settings include, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, various flags, status and counter resets. etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

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

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

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in main-side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors (first starting sensor 20a, second starting sensor 21a, first big winning sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 30a, the second big winning slot sensor 35a, the normal winning slot sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4)) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as winning ball information. A detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower tray full data. It is assumed that the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of each prize opening is set to a predetermined value, such as two balls for the second start opening 21, for example. However, it is possible to appropriately change how many balls are set as the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning in each prize opening.

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

Normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) followed by sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area A sensor detection process (S108) is executed. After that, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S109), the first special figure reservation display 43a is controlled to display the number based on the number of special figure 1 reservation balls, which will be described later. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 13). A side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output processing (S101) of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), gate passage processing (S202), which will be described later, is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process passes through the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won the second start port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the game ball has won the second start port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 A related random number acquisition process (S204) is performed. In the special figure 2 random number acquisition process (S204), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation Acquire the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random value group shown in FIG. 6 (A)), and store the acquired random values in the second special figure determination information storage unit 85b (FIG. 4) Store.

Subsequently, a second starting winning command specifying process (S205) is performed. In the second starting winning command specifying process (S205), the second starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 12 is used to specify the second starting winning command based on the random value group stored in step S204. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the second start winning command is referenced by referring to the second start opening in the starting winning command specific table of FIG. to specify the command "E2H01H". A command consists of 2-byte information (1-byte upper command (eg, E2H) and 1-byte lower command (eg, 01H)).

The division of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to the division in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A). Further, the division of the symbol type random numbers is such that the types of small winning symbols can be distinguished (see FIG. 7(C)). Specifically, if the jackpot random number is 65250 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so the second start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information that is scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning) A winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified.

Also, if the jackpot random value is 0 to 9000 and the symbol type random value is 0 to 139, it is determined to be a small hit pattern b, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is determined to be a small hit) The second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 03H) indicating that the type of the small winning symbol is "small winning symbol b"). Also, if the jackpot random value is 0 to 9000 and the symbol type random value is 140 to 179, it is determined to be a small hit symbol c, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is determined to be a small hit) The second starting winning command (the value of the lower command is 04H) indicating the small winning winning information scheduled to be held and the type of the small winning symbol being "small winning symbol c"). Also, if the jackpot random value is 0 to 9000 and the symbol type random value is 180 to 199, it is determined to be a small hit symbol d. The second starting winning command (the value of the lower command is 05H) indicating that the type of the small winning symbol is "small winning symbol d").

In addition, if the jackpot random number is 9001 to 65249, it is determined to be a C time saving hit, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is a C time saving winning information that is scheduled to be determined as a C time saving). A second start winning command (lower command value is 09H) is specified.

In the starting winning command of the present embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit hexadecimal upper command is information specifying the type of the command (that it is the starting winning command). Also, the value of the lower digit in the higher order command is starting point information that designates the type of starting point (whether the first starting point 20 wins or the second starting point 21 wins). Also, the low-order command of two digits in hexadecimal is lottery result information. It should be noted that the rule regarding the generation of such a starting winning command is an example, and can be arbitrarily changed.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second starting winning command specified in step S205 to the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S206).

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 20a (S207). When the game ball has not won the first start port 20 (NO in S207), the process is finished, but when the game ball has won the first start port 20 (YES in S207), the special figure 1 is reserved. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S208). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (NO in S208) ), and add "1" to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls (S209).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S210) is done. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), like the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S204), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , Obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 6 (A)), and obtain the obtained random value Stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls among the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (FIG. 4).

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S211) is performed. In the first starting winning command identification process (S211), the first starting winning command identification table shown in FIG. 12 is used to identify the first starting winning command based on the random value group stored in step S210. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the first start winning command is referenced by referring to the first start opening in the starting winning command specific table of FIG. to specify the command "E1H01H".

As in the case of the above-described second start winning command, the division of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to the division in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A). Further, the division of the symbol type random numbers is such that the types of small winning symbols can be distinguished (see FIG. 7(C)). Specifically, if the jackpot random number is 65250 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so the first start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information that is scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning) A winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified. Also, if the jackpot random value is 0 to 3300 and the symbol type random value is 0 to 199, it is determined to be a small hit pattern a, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is determined to be a small hit) The first start winning command (the value of the lower command is 02H) indicating that the type of the small winning symbol is "small winning symbol a"), which is the scheduled small winning winning information. Also, if the jackpot random number is 3301 to 65249, it is determined to be a loss, so the first start winning command ( The lower command value 09H) is specified.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first starting winning command specified in step S211 to the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S212), and finishes the process.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the game is waiting for normal symbol variations (S221). Normal symbol variation standby is a state in which the normal symbol variation display is not being executed nor the auxiliary game is being executed. If it is not in normal design fluctuation standby (NO in S221), this process is finished immediately, but if it is in normal design fluctuation standby (YES in S221), normal design random number acquisition processing (S222) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S222), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 6B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM84.

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

In step S304, if the normal symbol random number is stored (YES in S304), hit determination processing (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), if it is a non-time-saving state, it is determined whether or not it hits based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the non-time-saving state (see the non-time-saving state column of the table shown in FIG. 9(A)) If it is in the time saving state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol winning determination table for the time saving state (see the column of the time saving state in the table shown in FIG. 9A). Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination process in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "normal losing symbol" is set, and if "winning", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S307). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S307), with reference to the normal design fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is a time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 2 seconds is selected.

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

If it is during the fluctuation display of the normal design in the above step S303 (YES in S303), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S311), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S311), the variable display of normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S312). Then, a normal symbol variation stop command for informing the sub-control board 90 of normal symbol variation stop is set (S313), and a normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 9B) is set. Then (S314), this processing ends.

In addition, if the stop display of the normal design in the above-described step S302 (YES in S302), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set in step S314 has passed (S315), and has passed. If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S316), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S316)), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S316)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern for the non-time-saving state (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 9(C)) is set as the open pattern of the electric tube 22 . On the other hand, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern for the time saving state (see electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 9(C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 . Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S317, the electric tube 22 is operated (S318).

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

[Special Action Processing] After the normal action processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 81 performs special action processing (S106) shown in FIG. In the special operation process (S106), the processing relating to the special symbol display device 41 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is divided into five stages, and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” are assigned. Then, if the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S901), a special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "2" (NO in S901) , YES in S903), special symbol fluctuation process (S904) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "3" (NO in both S901 and S903, YES in S905), special symbol determination process (S906 ) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "4" (NO in S901, S903, S905, YES in S907), special electric accessary processing 1 (S908) is performed as a jackpot game, and " If the special action status is "5" (S901, S903, S905, S907 are all NO), a special electric accessory process 2 (S909) is performed as a small winning game. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, in the second special symbol determination information storage unit 85b (FIG. 4), the acquired random value (the hit (random value before judgment) is stored (S1001). If the acquired random value is not stored in the second special figure determination information storage unit 85b (FIG. 4) (YES in S1001), that is, the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21 If there is no memory, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the first starting port 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1007). And if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20, already It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013). NO), the standby screen setting process (S1014) is performed. In the standby screen setting process (S1014), after a predetermined standby time has elapsed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set.

If the acquired random number value is stored in the second special figure determination information storage unit 85b (FIG. 4) in step S1001 (NO in S1001), special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1002) and special figure 2 to be described later Variation pattern selection processing (S1003) is performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1006) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if the acquired random number value is not stored in the second special figure determination information storage unit 85b (FIG. 4) but the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), Toku-zu 1 jackpot determination processing (S1008) and Toku-zu 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1009) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (S1011). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1012) includes the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on variation time) is included.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed when the jackpot random number counter value is not stored in the second special figure determination information storage unit 85b (in the case of YES in S1001) is done only for That is, the processing based on the jackpot random number counter value in the second special figure determination information storage unit 85b is executed with priority over the digestion of the first special figure reservation. However, in a modification, digestion of the first special figure reservation may be executed during processing based on the jackpot random number counter value in the second special figure determination information storage unit 85b. And in this embodiment, when a small hit is won in a lottery based on the big hit random number counter value in the second special figure determination information storage unit 85b, it is possible to pass through the specific area 39 in the small hit game without fail. ing. This point will be described in detail later.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1101 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the second special figure determination information storage unit 85b of the RAM84 is read. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the set big hit determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any one of the jackpot determination values "65250" to "65535" (see FIG. 7A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "jackpot", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and shown in FIG. 7(B). The jackpot symbol type (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1105). After judging the jackpot pattern type (S1105), the special pattern stop pattern data corresponding to the jackpot pattern type (see FIG. 7(B)) is set in the special pattern buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1106) and the process is finished. .

On the other hand, if the result of big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "9000" (Fig. 7 (A) (See special figure 2 column). Also, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), it is determined whether the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "3300" (the special figure in FIG. 7 (A) 1 column). In addition, the probability of winning a small hit is higher in the lottery of the special figure 2 than in the lottery of the special figure 1. More specifically, while the small winning probability in the special drawing 1 lottery is about 1/20, the small winning winning probability in the special drawing 2 lottery is about 1/7.

If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and FIG. ) determines the small hit design type (type of small hit) based on the small hit design type determination table shown in (S1109). After judging the small winning design type (S1109), the special figure stop design data (see FIG. 7 (C)) corresponding to the small winning design classification is set in the special figure classification buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1110) and processed. finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103) or a small hit (NO in S1107), it is "losing", so the special figure stop design data corresponding to the losing design is set in the special figure type buffer provided in RAM84 (S1113) and the process ends. On the other hand, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), if it is not a jackpot (NO in S1103) or a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "C time saving hit", so the symbol type random number counter value (label- TRND-AS value) is read, and the type of time saving design is determined based on the time saving design type determination table shown in FIG. 7(E). After determining the type of the time saving design, the special figure stop design data corresponding to the type of the time saving design (see FIG. 7(E)) is set in the special figure type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1113) and the process ends. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a time-saving hit may be provided separately from the jackpot random number.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) and Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) have the same process flow A collective description will be given with reference to FIG. 21 . As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, whether the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether the time saving flag is OFF) Determine (S1301).

If it is a non-time saving state (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), referring to the table for the jackpot in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 10), the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value ) to select a variation pattern (S1303). As shown in FIG. 10, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

In addition, the variation pattern is associated with a variation effect, and when the variation pattern is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, SP reach is performed in the variation performance based on the variation pattern P1, and normal reach (N reach) is performed in the variation performance based on the variation pattern P2 (see the remarks column of the table shown in FIG. 10). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the table is distributed so that the expectation that the jackpot game will be executed (jackpot expectation) is higher than normal reach rate is set. In this embodiment, super reach is performed progressively over normal reach.

Also, in step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the table for non-time saving medium and small per (part corresponding to the small per in the table shown in FIG. 10) (S1305).

Also, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is a loss, so it is determined whether the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random value. (S1310). As shown in FIG. 7(D), reach establishment random numbers are "0" to "27". If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1310), that is, in the case of reach loss, a table for reach loss during a non-time saving state (out of the tables shown in FIG. applicable part) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1311).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1310), that is, in the case of reach without reach, a table for reach without reach during non-time saving state (out of the tables shown in FIG. ) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1312).

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

Also in step S1301, if it is determined that the gaming state is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is determined that it is a time-saving state, according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time-saving state shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected (S1314). The processing related to the selection of the variation pattern in the time saving state is performed in the same flow as the non-time saving state except that the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table corresponding to the time saving state (see FIG. 11).

Specifically, in the processing (S1314B) related to the selection of the variation pattern at the time of the time saving final variation in the time saving state (YES in S1314A), the same variation pattern is selected regardless of the type of time saving pattern (time saving in FIG. 11 See the special figure 2 at the time of the final change and the column for C time reduction). This is for always executing the reach performance of "battle reach" at the time of the time saving final variation in the time saving state. At the time of the final time-saving change in the time-saving state, based on the variable display of special figure 2, not only whether the jackpot or small win was won, but also the type of time-saving pattern in the case of C time-saving hits, as indicated by battle reach. I have to. Incidentally, the variable performance including the battle reach is executed with a variable time of 30 seconds.

On the other hand, in the process (S1314C) related to the selection of the variation pattern other than the time of the time saving final variation in the time saving state (NO in S1314A), in the case of C time saving, the same variation pattern is selected regardless of the type of time saving pattern ( Special figure 2 other than the time of shortening final fluctuation in Fig. 11 and column of C time saving)). Except for the time of the time saving final variation in the time saving state, based on the variation display of the special figure 2, whether or not the big win or the small win is won is indicated by the battle reach. Incidentally, the variable performance including the battle reach is executed with a variable time of 30 seconds. In addition, except for the final time-saving change in the time-saving state, the C time-saving hit will not operate even if it is elected, and will be treated substantially the same as "losing".

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 21, the selected variation pattern is set (S1320), and the process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1320 is included in the variation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S904), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 10 and FIG. 11) has elapsed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special action status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols with the design (big hit design, small hit design, time saving design, or losing design) according to the set special design stop design data ( S1504), this process ends.

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol confirmation process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (see FIGS. 10 and 11) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process is terminated immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special action status is set to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, it proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, it turns off the time saving flag (S1606) and proceeds to step S1607. . Thereby, it is controlled to a non-time-saving state (low base state) during execution of a jackpot game. It should be noted that the low base state in the present embodiment means a low base state in the sense that there is no prize winning support due to frequent opening of the power tube 22, and is based on consideration of the base increase based on the operation of the big prize winning device. isn't it.

Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1607), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of a large winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening is opened during the special game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Note that the setting of the release pattern (the set of data corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), then it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611).

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1612), and if it is ON, the next time saving number of times is the time saving number of times in the time saving state (see FIG. 8A), depending on the type of the small hit symbol. It is set to the number of working hours (see FIG. 8A) (step S1613). Specifically, if the type of this small hit design is "small hit design b" or "small hit design c", set the next time reduction number to "99", and the type of this small hit design is " If it is a small hit pattern d", the next time reduction number is set to "1".

On the other hand, if the time saving flag is not ON in step S1612 (NO in step S1612), the next time saving number of times is the time saving number of times when it is in a non-time saving state (see FIG. 8A), and corresponds to the type of the small hit symbol. Set the number of times of working hours (see FIG. 8A) (step S1614). Specifically, if the type of the small hit pattern this time is "small hit pattern b", the next time reduction number is set to "1", and the type of the small hit pattern this time is "small hit pattern c" or " If it is a small hit pattern d", the next time saving number is set to "0" (non-working time saving state).

Then, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a small winning opening command (see FIG. 8) in order to start the small winning game (S1615), and starts the opening of the small winning game (S1616). Following step S1616, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S1617). At this time, the value of the big winning opening open counter is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small winning symbol.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns ON the distribution member operation flag (S1618), and finishes this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71 . That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the opening of the small winning game. The operation pattern of the distribution member 71 will be detailed later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1619), and the process ends.

[Game State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the game state management processing (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701). Decrement by 1 the value of the time-saving counter that counts the number of executed special figure fluctuations (variation display of special symbols) (S1702), and determine whether the value of the time-saving counter is "0" (S1703) . And if it is not "0", it finishes this process, and if it is "0", it turns off a time saving flag (S1704), and progresses to step S1705.

In step S1705, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not either the big hit flag or the small hit flag is ON, and if it is ON (YES in S1705), the process proceeds to step S1710. If neither the big hit flag or the small hit flag is ON (NO in S1705), that is, if it is a C time saving hit, the time saving flag is turned ON to operate the C time saving (S1706), and the process proceeds to step S1707.

In step S1707, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the type of time saving pattern is "special figure 2_time saving pattern α", and if it is "special figure 2_time saving pattern α" (YES in S1707), The value of the time saving counter is set to "1" (see FIG. 8A) (S1708) and the process proceeds to step S1710. If the type of time-saving design is not "special figure 2_time-saving design α" (NO in S1707), that is, if the type of time-saving design is "special figure 2_time-saving design β", the value of the time-saving counter is set to "6" ( 8A) (S1709) and proceed to step S1710.

In step S1710, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Jackpot Game)] The special electric accessary process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special electric accessary product process 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the first big prize winning device 31 has been completely opened in the jackpot game in which the player wins.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first big winning port 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first big winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), whether it is time to open the first big prize winning opening 30, that is, at the time to start opening the first big winning opening 30 after the opening time of the jackpot has passed. It is determined whether or not the opening interval time has passed and the time to start the next opening has arrived (S2003).

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

If the first big winning hole 30 is open in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings to the first big winning hole 30 in the unit opening game is the specified maximum winning number (10 in this embodiment). is reached (S2005). If the prescribed number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is determined whether or not the time has come to close the first large prize winning port 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first large prize winning port 30 (see FIG. 8). ) has elapsed) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first big winning hole 30 has not passed (NO in S2006), this process ends.

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

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command (see FIG. 8) is set to end the jackpot game (S2010), and the jackpot ending is started (S2011). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2012).

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed since the opening of the first jackpot winning port 30 in the jackpot game has all been completed. (S2013), and if the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2014), and the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2015). Then, after setting the special action status to "1" (S2016), a game state setting process (S2017), which will be described later, is performed, and this process ends.

[Playing State Setting Processing] As shown in FIG. 26, in the gaming state setting processing (S2017), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot that triggered the execution of this jackpot game is a type 1 jackpot (S2101). . If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2104, and if the determination result is YES, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2102), and the time saving number of times corresponding to the jackpot design is set to the value of the time saving counter (S2103). . Specifically, if the type of the jackpot design is a special figure 1_jackpot pattern A, the value of the time saving counter is set to "1" (see FIG. 8) (S2103), and the type of the jackpot pattern is a special figure. If it is 1_jackpot pattern B, the value of the time saving counter is set to "99" (see FIG. 8) (S2103) and the process proceeds to step S2107.

In step S2104, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of times of time saving next time, which will be described later, is 1 or more. S2105), set the value of the time saving counter to the next time saving number of times (S2106) and proceed to step S2107.

In step S2107, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 2 (Small Win Game)] The special electric accessary process 2 is a process for executing a small win game that opens the second big winning device 36 having the specific area 39 . As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special electric auditors process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small winning end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 has ended in the small winning game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big winning port 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second big winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the time to open the second big winning hole 35 has come, that is, the time of the predetermined interval before opening (opening of the small win) has passed and the second big winning hole It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the second big winning hole 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S2304).

In step S2302, if the second large prize winning port 35 is open (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of prizes entered into the second large prize winning port 35 has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (10 in this embodiment). (S2305). If the number of winning prizes has not reached the prescribed number (NO in S2305), it is determined whether or not the time has come to close the second large prize winning port 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second large prize winning port 35 (see FIG. 8). As shown, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not 1.6 seconds) have elapsed (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 has not passed (NO in S2306), this processing is finished.

On the other hand, if the specified winning number has been reached (YES in S2305) or if the opening time of the second big winning port 35 has passed (YES in S2306), one of the two opening end conditions is met. If it is satisfied, the second big winning opening 35 is closed (blocked) (S2307). Then, the value of the big winning opening open counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), the small winning end flag is set (S2309), and this processing is finished.

Also, if the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it has passed (S2310), and if the post-closure interval time has not passed (NO in S2310), the process ends. In addition, the time of the interval after closing the small winning game will be described later. On the other hand, if the time of the interval after closing has passed (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2311), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during execution of the small winning game, and is a flag that is turned ON in step S2603 (see FIG. 30) to be described later.

If the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns OFF the V flag (S2314), turns ON the jackpot flag (S2315), and special The operation status is set to "4" (S2316), and the process proceeds to step S2317. Then, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S2317), and the jackpot opening is started (S2318). As a result, the small winning game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short period of time is shifted to the second big winning game.

On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON in step S2313 (NO in S2313), the two-type jackpot game is not executed, so the value of the big winning opening counter is cleared to "0" (S2320), and the special operation status is changed. It is set to "1" (S2321), and this processing ends.

[Distribution Member Control Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a distribution member control process (S107) following the special action process (S106) (see FIG. 14). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process is finished. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, since the opening of the small winning game has started (see FIG. 23), the distribution member operation processing ( S2502) is performed, and V effective period setting processing (S2503) is performed.

In the distribution member operation processing (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and based on the time measurement using the timer, the distribution member is activated when the distribution member 71 is opened. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 comes, the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small winning game.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34(c), first, the distribution member 71 is controlled to a passage blocking state (a state shown by a dashed line in FIG. 2) over 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small winning game. This is called a pre-release interval. Subsequently, the passage is allowed to pass for 4600 ms (the state indicated by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 2). This is called V release. Next, it is controlled to the pass blocking state for 3000ms. This is called the post-closure interval. Such a series of operations consisting of "pre-opening interval -> V opening -> post-closing interval" is the constant operation of the distribution member 71 .

Also, in the V effective period setting process (S2503), the V effective period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period during which the V flag is turned ON when the detection by the specific area sensor 39a is detected, assuming that the detection is valid. As shown in FIG. 34(d), the V effective period is from the start of opening of the specific area 39 (at the time when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage permitting state) until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific area 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled to allow passage). This is in consideration of the time lag until the game ball that has passed through the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39 .

Specifically, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V valid period is set, and based on the time measurement using the timer, when the timing for validating the specific area 39 comes, the V valid period is set. The flag is turned ON, and the V valid flag is turned OFF when the timing for invalidating the specific area 39 comes. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108), which will be described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect by determining whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

Following the V valid period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has ended (S2504). Specifically, based on the timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502, the total operation time (7608 ms (Fig. 34(c))) has passed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 has not ended, the processing is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 has ended, the distribution member operation flag is turned OFF (S2505), and then this processing ends.

Here, based on FIG. 34, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above and the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 (opening/closing member 37) in the small winning game will be described. In this embodiment, there are two opening patterns shown in FIGS. 34(b) and (e) as opening patterns of the second big winning opening 35 in the small winning game. In addition, FIG. 34(a) shows the timing of the variable display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make the timing of starting the small winning game easy to understand.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 34(b) is an opening pattern that is selected when a small hit is won in the special figure 2 lottery. That is, it is an open pattern selected when "special figure 2_small winning pattern b", "special figure 2_small winning pattern c", and "special figure 2_small winning pattern d" (see FIG. 8) are won. This open pattern is a pass open pattern that allows passage to the specific area 39 .

More specifically, the opening pattern for passage is such that after closing the second big winning hole 35 for 8 ms, the second big winning hole 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and then the second big winning hole 35 is closed for 6000 ms. It's a pattern. In other words, the small winning game executed in this opening pattern includes an opening in which the second large winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small winning opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and a 6000 ms. It includes an after-closure interval during which the second big winning port 35 is closed.

When the second large prize winning port 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member When the V of 71 is opened, the distribution member 71 is in a passage permitting state (see FIGS. 34(b) and 34(c)). Therefore, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 no matter what winning timing the game ball enters the second big winning hole 35 . In the present embodiment, if the game ball is continuously shot by hitting to the right, the game ball is surely won into the second big prize hole 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Each device such as the big winning device 36 is arranged. Also, the time required for the game ball passing through the second big winning hole 35 to reach the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 is shorter than 3000 ms.

The open pattern shown in FIG. 34(e) is an open pattern selected when "special figure 1_small winning pattern a" (see FIG. 8) is won in the special figure 1 lottery. This open pattern is a non-passing open pattern that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 .

More specifically, this non-passing opening pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 4568 ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 1440 ms. Open pattern. In other words, the small winning game executed in this opening pattern consists of an opening in which the second large winning opening 35 is closed over 4568ms, a small winning opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened over 1600ms, and a 1440ms opening. It includes an after-closure interval during which the second big winning port 35 is closed.

When the second big winning hole 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the V opening of the distribution member 71 is almost completed during the opening (see FIGS. 34(e) and (c)). The period in which the V opening of the distribution member 71 and the opening of the second big prize winning opening 35 coincide is only 40 ms immediately after the opening of the second big winning prize opening 35 starts. Therefore, even if a game ball enters with the start of opening of the second big winning hole 35, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state by the time the game ball reaches the position of the distribution member 71. there is Therefore, when this release pattern is selected, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 . In other words, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 .

As described above with reference to FIG. 34, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the start of the opening of the small winning game. Then, the small winning game is executed in either of the two opening patterns according to the type of the small winning symbol. Each opening pattern has a different opening time. Therefore, in each opening pattern, the opening timing of the second big winning opening 35 with respect to the displacement timing of the distribution member 71 is different. Thus, regardless of the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35, a small winning game that can pass through the specific area 39 (special 2V passing small winning in FIG. 34 (b)), and at what timing the second large winning opening It is possible to execute a small winning game (special 1V non-passing small winning in FIG. 34(e)) in which the specific area 39 cannot be passed even if the player wins 35.

In this embodiment, during the small winning game, the number of game balls entering the second big winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second big winning hole sensor 35a, and the second big winning The number of game balls discharged out of the device 36 is counted based on the detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as a discharge port sensor that counts the number of game balls discharged out of the second big winning device 36. At the end of the fixed operation of the distribution member 71, if the two count values do not match, an error is notified. After closing the second big winning hole 35, the operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when both count values match. In this way, it becomes possible to smoothly start the variable display of the special symbols after the closing of the second big winning hole 35 .

[Specific area sensor detection process] Returning to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. FIG. The game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S108) after the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 14). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not a gaming ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO at S2601), the process ends. If there is detection (YES at S2601), it is determined whether or not it is within the V valid period (S2602). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2503) in the distribution member control process (FIG. 29) described above. Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 34(d).

If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned ON (S2603), the V passage command is set (S2604), and the process proceeds to step S2605. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection process ends without performing the processes from step S2603 to step S2606. The V-passage command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify of V-passage (passage of the specific region 39).

In step S2605, it is determined whether or not the time saving counter is greater than 0, and if the time saving counter is greater than 0, that is, if it is other than the time of the time saving final fluctuation, the time saving flag is turned OFF (step S2606), and this processing is finished. . In this way, the time saving flag is turned off when the V flag is turned on except at the time of the time saving final fluctuation in the time saving state.

6. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. FIG. Note that a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94 .

[Sub-control main processing] When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 31 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

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

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

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

[1 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 ms is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 32, input process (S4101), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), and watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

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

[10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 33, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), and effect data creation processing (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of effects, setting of effects mode, setting of commands, etc.). . In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 63 and the select button 64 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 67) is created and output to the audio control board 106 based on the processing results of the input process and received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 81 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 91 is a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). Production control microcomputer 91, in the received command analysis process (S4201), when it is determined that the variation start command is received, as the variation start command reception processing, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command, variation A performance pattern (sub-variation pattern) of performance is selected, information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation performance start command including information of the sub-variation pattern is set in an output buffer. For example, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is SP variation (variation pattern associated with SP reach), select a sub variation pattern to perform SP reach, variation production start command corresponding to the sub variation pattern to the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. A variable effect is realized. In addition, the flow of processing related to the realization of such effects is basically the same for other effects such as effects accompanying special games, waiting effects for customers, anticipation effects, so-called advance notice effects accompanying the changes, control of the effect mode, etc. are the same.

7. Flow of Game in this Embodiment Next, the flow of progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 35, first, in the non-time-saving state (normal game state), the game proceeds with left-handed hitting, aiming at the jackpot election based on the special figure 1 lottery.

If you win a jackpot in the lottery of special figure 1, if the type of the jackpot pattern is "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A", after the 4R jackpot game, the number of times of working hours is reduced to 1 time (Fig. 8). Also, if the type of the jackpot pattern is "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B", after the 4R jackpot game, the number of times of time saving shifts to a time saving state of 99 times (see FIG. 8).

In the time-saving state, the game is played in the right-handed state, aiming for a big win based on the lottery of the special figure 2 (a big win or a direct hit based on passing through the specific area 39 from the small win).

When the number of times of time saving is set to 1 time, the special figure variation (variation display of special symbols) of the one time is time saving final variation. At the time of the time saving final fluctuation, at the end of the fluctuation (for example, immediately after setting the fluctuation stop command of step S1601 in FIG. 23), the time saving flag is turned off and it becomes a non-time saving state. In the time-saving final fluctuation, as described above, you will win either a big hit, a small hit, or a C time-saving hit, and there is no loss.

When a jackpot is won at the time of the time saving final fluctuation, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern C, the number of times of time saving shifts to a time saving state of 99 times (see FIG. 8A). When a small hit is won at the time of the time saving final fluctuation, it shifts to a working time saving state or a non-working time saving state according to the type of the small hitting design (see FIG. 8A). Specifically, if it is a small hit pattern c, the number of times of time saving shifts to a time saving state of one time through two types of big wins and the like (see FIG. 8A). If it is a small hit pattern c or a small hit pattern d, it shifts to a non-time saving state after two types of jackpots and the like (see FIG. 8A).

When winning per C time saving at the time of time saving final fluctuation, it shifts (continues) to the time saving state of the number of time saving times according to the type of time saving design (see FIG. 8A). Specifically, if it is a time saving pattern β, the number of time saving moves to a time saving state of 6 times (promoted) (see FIG. 8A), and if the time saving pattern α, the time saving number of times moves to a time saving state of 1 time ( continue) (see FIG. 8A).

In this way, at the time of the final change in the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 1 time, or the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 times or 6 times, at the end of the change (for example, the change stop command in step S1601 in FIG. 23 is set Immediately after), the time saving flag is turned off and it becomes a non-time saving state. Therefore, in this case, even if a small win is won, only the small win symbol b is the type of small win in which the time saving state is maintained. That is, when a small hit is won with a small hit pattern c or a small hit pattern d, it falls to a non-time saving state through two kinds of big hits and the like. In the present embodiment, as an example, the allocation of the small winning pattern b in the non-time saving state is 70% (FIG. 8A). Therefore, the probability of falling into a non-time-saving state is relatively low, and the apparent continuation rate is 70%.

In other words, in the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 1 time, or at the time of the time saving final fluctuation in the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 times or 6 times, even if the jackpot cannot be drawn, before winning the small hit , the time saving state with one time saving time is continued. Then, by continuing the time saving state in which the number of times of time saving is one, a C time saving hit by the time saving pattern β can be expected until the small winning pattern c or the small winning pattern d is won. Also, in the time-saving state with one time-saving number of times, or at the time of the time-saving final fluctuation in the time-saving state with the number of time-saving times of 99 times or 6 times, even if you win a small hit with a small winning pattern b, you will receive two types of jackpots. After that, the number of times of time saving shifts (continues) to a time saving state of one time.

In this way, in the time saving state in which the number of times of time saving is 1, until a small win is won with a small winning pattern c or a small winning pattern d, the number of balls released due to the winning of the small winning pattern b increases and the jackpot increases. It functions as a so-called "rush state" in which an increase in the number of balls put out by winning and promotion to a time saving state of 99 times can be continuously expected.

When the number of times of time saving is set to 6 times, it is possible to receive the lottery of the special figure 2 up to 6 times. In the time saving state where the number of time saving times is 99 times, the C time saving hit does not operate until the time of the time saving final variation, and a big hit or a small hit can be expected. The small winning probability in the lottery of special figure 2 is about 1/7. Therefore, it can be said that it is easy to obtain a lottery result of a small hit in the time saving state in which the number of times of time saving is 6 times.

In the present embodiment, the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 6 functions also as a "chance zone" that can be promoted to the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 times. In the time-saving state with the number of times of time-saving being 6 times, until the time of the time-saving final variation, even if a small win with any kind of small winning pattern is won, it will not fall to a non-time-saving state as a trigger. On the other hand, in the time saving state where the number of time saving times is 6 times, until the time of the time saving final fluctuation (that is, during the fluctuation display of the second special pattern 5 times), a small hit is won with the small winning pattern b or the small winning pattern c. If you do, you can be promoted to a time-saving state with 99 times of time-savings. Incidentally, if a small win is won with the small winning pattern d before the time of the time saving final variation, the number of times of time saving shifts to a time saving state of one time through two kinds of big wins and the like.

In addition, in the time saving state where the number of times of time saving is 6 times, even if a jackpot is won, the state can be promoted to the time saving state where the number of times of time saving is 99 times.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the time saving state of 6 times of time saving, in addition to winning the jackpot, it is possible to win a small hit with the small winning pattern b or the small winning pattern c when the time saving number of times is 99 times. Although it is a promotion condition to a time saving state, it is not restricted to this. For example, it is possible to set multiple types of promotion conditions. In addition, in the present embodiment, in the time saving state where the number of time saving times is 6 times, the promotion rate at the time of winning a small prize is 90% by distribution, but the promotion rate can be changed as appropriate.

When the number of times of time saving is set to 99 times, it is possible to receive the lottery of the special figure 2 up to 99 times. In the time saving state where the number of time saving times is 99 times, the C time saving hit does not operate until the time of the time saving final variation, and a big hit or a small hit can be expected. The small winning probability in the lottery of special figure 2 is about 1/7. Therefore, in the time saving state where the number of times of time saving is 99 times, at least a small win is won with a very high expected value even if the big win is not won until the time of the final variation of the time saving.

Also, in the time saving state with the number of times of time saving of 99 times, even if a big win is won in the time saving state with the number of times of time saving of 99 times, the state is shifted (continued) to the time saving state with the number of times of time saving of 99 times after the big winning game. Also, when winning a small hit by the small winning pattern b or the small winning pattern c, the number of times of working hours is shifted to 99 times (continued) after two kinds of big hits. On the other hand, when a small hit by the small winning pattern d is won, the number of times of time saving is shifted (downgraded) to a time saving state of one time through two kinds of big wins. In this embodiment, as an example, the allocation of the small winning pattern d in the non-time saving state is 10% (FIG. 8A). Therefore, in the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 times, the probability of falling to the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 1 in the case of winning a small hit is relatively low, and the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 times is continued to loop. The rate is substantially above 90%. In this way, the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 functions as a "upper rush state".

By the way, in a specific time-saving state, in the case of a game flow in which if a win with a relatively low probability, such as a big win, is promoted to a special rush state such as the upper rush state described above, the special rush state The opportunity to be promoted to a higher level is limited to only one (only a win with a relatively low probability, such as a jackpot), which makes it easier to give monotony to the player.

In this regard, according to the present embodiment, as an opportunity for promotion to the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 times, not only the winning of the jackpot in the non-time saving state or the time saving state, but also the small winning pattern in the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 6 times Winning of a small hit by b or c is also prepared. Therefore, a game flow free from monotony can be realized.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, between the upper rush state (time saving number of times is 99 times) and the normal rush state (time saving number of times is 1 time), a specific winning opportunity (that is, a small By setting a chance zone that can be promoted to a higher rush state by winning a small winning pattern b or a small winning pattern c, the width of the game can be greatly expanded.

Especially in this embodiment, the normal rush state (time saving state with one time saving number) is continued by the operation of the C time saving hit even if the big hit or the small hit is not won, so the C time saving hit is triggered. A connection to a higher rush state (connection via promotion to the chance zone) can be realized. As a result, the player feels that there is always a chance during the right-handed game, and the monotony that may occur during the right-handed game can be effectively eliminated.

Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a novel game flow in which the big winning game, the small winning game and the privilege game are involved, thereby effectively increasing the interest in the game.

8. Rendering example in this embodiment 8-1. Effect Mode Next, examples of effects in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 42. FIG. First, the presentation mode will be explained. The production mode is a mode of production using the image display device 7, the speaker 67, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the like. Background images and the like are different, and a variable effect using the effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is also executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode.

The effect modes of this embodiment include a daytime background mode in which a normal daytime background image is displayed as shown in FIG. A last-chance background mode is included in which a special daytime background image (combining a normal daytime background image and a fire effect image) shown at 36(C) is displayed.

The daytime background mode (FIG. 36(A)) is an effect mode set in the non-time-saving state. In other words, it is a production mode that is set in a state in which the lottery of the special figure 1 is mainly progressed in a non-time saving state.

The night background mode (FIG. 36(B)) is an effect mode set in a time saving state where the number of times of time saving is 99 times and a time saving state where the number of times of time saving is 6 times. In the time saving state where the number of times of time saving is 99 times and the time saving state where the number of times of time saving is 6 times, the game is progressed aiming at winning the second start port 21 by hitting to the right, so in the night background mode, the performance control microcomputer 91 displays a right hitting notification image RI for notifying that the game should be played with right hitting in the upper right portion of the display screen 7a. In addition, in the night background mode, in order to suggest the end time of the time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the remaining number display ZI indicating the remaining number of times of the time saving in the lower right part of the display screen 7a. The remaining count display ZI is also referred to as an end time indication display. It should be noted that the value of the remaining number of times display ZI is updated according to the variation display of the special figure 2 is performed.

The last chance background mode (FIG. 36(C)) is an effect mode that is set at the time of the time saving final variation. As described above, the last chance background mode is formed at the time of the time saving state with one time saving number of times, or at the time of the time saving final change in the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 times or 6 times. Therefore, the last-chance background mode, like the night background mode, functions as an effect suggesting that the player is in a more advantageous state than the daytime background mode.

In addition, in FIG. 36, the production mode set in the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 times and the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 6 times is the same, but the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 times and the time saving number of times is 6 times A different production mode may be prepared for the time saving state.

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

8-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol 8L when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the variable effect. Similarly, the medium production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium production design 8C and the right production design 8R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37A, a small pattern area 50c is provided in one section (upper left part) at the left end of the upper end of the display screen 7a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbol is variably displayed. The performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may be hidden during the variable performance, while the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 function as patterns that supplement the roles of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R.

In addition, in FIG. 37(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the medium effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect symbol region 50b2, right effect symbol region 50b3, and small symbol region 50c, but are not actually displayed. Also, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko game machine 1 can perform normal fluctuation first in the fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the special symbol fluctuation display has started.

When the variable display of special symbols is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of special symbols, FIG. , along with the start, the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, if the variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "losing variation" (fluctuation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from 8R, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss, as shown in FIG. 37(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is a variation pattern with reach such as "N loss variation" (fluctuation with reach and loss indicated by normal reach), FIG. 37 (C-2) , the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance is performed according to the fluctuation pattern. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko game machine 1 can perform N reach when reach is established in normal variation. N reach is a production that suggests that the result of the special symbol lottery may have been a “big hit”, a “small hit” or a “C time saving hit”, and is a production for making the player expect a big hit. function as Below, each hit of "big hit", "small hit" or "C time saving hit" will be described as a representative of the big hit, but other types of hits may be basically the same. For example, the effect by the effect pattern related to each hit of "big hit", "small hit" or "C time saving win" may be different only in the combination of each effect pattern 8L, 8C, 8R. In this case, in the case of "C time saving hit", the combination of each production pattern 8L, 8C, 8R may be different depending on the time saving pattern, for example, only the production pattern 8C may be different depending on the time saving pattern (for example, different colors ). In this case, N reach is common.

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 38(A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. , 8C, and 8R stop displaying. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N jackpot variation" (jackpot variation indicating jackpot winning by normal reach), as shown in FIG. 38 (C-2), it suggests a jackpot. Stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N-reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the middle effect symbol 8C, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

8-2-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine 1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery was a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 39(B), an SP ready-to-win effect is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach dedicated production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (jackpot fluctuation indicating jackpot winning by SP reach), Fig. 39 (C -1), a success effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands tall, a victory effect) is performed on the display screen 7a, The performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss variation" (variation of loss with reach indicated by SP reach), as shown in FIG. 39 (C-2), loss (for example, a display in which the enemy character wins the battle and stands tall, a defeat effect) is performed, and the effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are in a stop mode (so-called loose eyes) that suggests a failure. Stop display. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change or add the contents of the effect of the SP reach. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the production shown in FIG. 39 is executed as the SP reach based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state.

8-2-5. Fluctuation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 2 Next, the variation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 2 will be described. In the time-saving state, the pachinko game machine 1 executes "battle reach" regardless of whether the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 is a big win, a small win, or a C time-saving win (see FIG. 11). That is, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P31" or "P32", the production control microcomputer 91 executes the fluctuation production with battle reach. . Battle reach is executed after N reach in the variable performance.

Battle reach is a reach effect in which an ally character and an enemy character (first enemy character) battle. Specifically, in battle ready-to-win, first, an image or the like is displayed on the display screen 7a indicating that a friend character and an enemy character will battle each other (FIG. 40(A)). Then, an image showing that the ally character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display screen 7a (not shown), and an image showing that the ally character is attacking the enemy character is displayed before the win-lose branch. is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 40(B)).

If it is a battle reach executed based on the big hit fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP031") or the small hit fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP032"), the hit is suggested after the production of FIG. 40 (B) As a success effect (winning effect), a victory image (including an image in which the ally character is happy and a background image G80 for success) showing that the ally character has won over the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect pattern is displayed. 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating a win (FIG. 40(C)). Then, the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in "double eyes" (FIG. 40(D)).

On the other hand, if it is a battle reach executed based on the loss variation (special figure variation pattern "THP033") other than the time of the time saving final variation, a failure effect that suggests that it is a loss after the effect of FIG. 40 (B) As a (losing effect), a defeat image (including an image of the ally character feeling sad and a failure background image G81) indicating that the ally character has been defeated by the counter of the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a, The performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with "reach-losing eyes" suggesting a loss (FIG. 40(E)). Then, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "ready-to-lose" (FIG. 40(F)).

In addition, if it is a battle reach executed based on the C time-saving variation (special figure variation pattern "THP034") at the time of time-saving final variation, the result of the battle is varied according to the type of time-saving design. Specifically, in the case of C time saving by time saving pattern β, after the production of FIG. A victory image (including an image in which the ally character is happy and a background image G80 for success) indicating that the enemy character has won is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are based on the time saving pattern β. A temporary stop display is displayed with "double eyes" indicating the C time saving hit (not shown). Then, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed in "double eyes" (not shown).

On the other hand, in the case of C time saving by the time saving pattern α, similarly to FIG. G81) is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with "reach losing eyes" suggesting a C time saving hit by the time saving pattern α (not shown). Then, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as "ready to lose" (not shown).

8-2-6. Production development after the small winning game based on the special drawing 2 lottery (Part 1)
When the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 is a small winning, the success production (victory production) is executed in the battle reach, and the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are definitely stop-displayed with double eyes. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the V challenge effect shown in FIG. 41(A). The V challenge effect is an effect during a small winning game, and is an effect for informing the player that it is a chance to generate a V pass. The V-challenge effect includes an indication that the V-attacker (second big winning device 36) should be aimed at and right-handed.

When the V passage occurs in the small winning game, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the V passage notification effect shown in FIG. 41(B). The V-passing notification effect includes an image designing the letter "V". The V-passing notification effect functions as an effect for notifying the occurrence of the V-passing. Also, the V-passing notification effect functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game is executed.

After that, the production control microcomputer 91 executes a big winning production as shown in FIG.

8-2-7. Production development after production development after small winning game (part 2)
When the type 2 jackpot game is started, a battle effect is executed during the type 2 jackpot game. The battle effect is a effect in which a battle is performed between a friend character and an enemy character, and the type of small winning symbol is indicated by the victory or defeat of the battle. This battle performance progresses with the progress of the two-kind jackpot game, a success performance is executed when an advantageous small prize is won, and a failure performance is executed when an advantageous small prize is not won. The advantageous small hit is a small hit by the small winning pattern b at the time of the final fluctuation of the time saving, and a small winning by the small winning pattern b or the small winning pattern c except at the time of the final fluctuation of the time saving.

Specifically, first, an image or the like is displayed on the display screen 7a indicating that the friend character and the enemy character are about to fight each other (FIG. 42(A)). Then, an image showing that the ally character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display screen 7a (not shown), and an image showing that the ally character is attacking the enemy character is displayed before the win-lose branch. is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 42(B)). If the advantageous small win is won, after the effect of FIG. 42(B), as a success effect suggesting that the advantageous small win has been won, as shown in FIG. 42(C), an ally character A victory image (including an image in which the teammate character is happy and a success background image G80) indicating that the player has won over the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a. And, in this case, when the two types of jackpot games are completed, as shown in FIG. is formed. In addition, this may be the same when the number of times of time saving shifts to a time saving state of six times.

On the other hand, if the advantageous small prize is not won, as shown in FIG. 42(E), after the effect shown in FIG. (including an image of a sad teammate character and a failure background image G81) is displayed on the display screen 7a. And, in this case, when the two types of jackpot games are completed, as shown in FIG. ) is formed. In addition, in the case of a 2-type jackpot game due to a small hit at the time of the final fluctuation of the time saving, if you have not won an advantageous small hit, when the 2-type jackpot game ends, it will shift to a non-time saving state, and the production mode will be daytime. A background mode (see FIG. 36(A)) is formed (not shown).

In addition, in the modified example, instead of or in addition to the battle production during such a two-type jackpot game, a production ( For example, a final battle effect) may be executed.

Although each embodiment has been described in detail above, it is not limited to a specific embodiment, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope described in the claims. It is also possible to combine all or more of the constituent elements of the above-described embodiments.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, in the lottery of special figure 1, it is not possible to win C time saving (see FIG. 7 (A)), but C time saving may be possible to win. When the C time saving hit is elected in the lottery of the special figure 1, the time saving number of times may be shifted to the time saving state. In addition, a plurality of types of time saving patterns may be set for C time saving per lottery of special figure 1. In this case, depending on the type of time saving pattern, it is possible to shift to at least two of the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 1 time, the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 6 times, and the time saving state with the number of time saving times of 99 times. may be assumed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the lottery of the special figure 1, the small winning by the small winning pattern a can be won, but in the lottery of the special figure 1, the small winning may not be possible.

In the above-described embodiment, in the lottery of special figure 1, it is impossible to shift to the time saving state triggered by the small hit by the small hit pattern a, but the time saving state triggered by the small hit by the small hit pattern a may be allowed to transition to

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the B time saving (so-called play time) is not set, but the B time saving may be operable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine, but depending on the game characteristics to be realized, it may be a so-called Hanemono (2 type machine) without a 1 type jackpot. That is, the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 may be configured so that the so-called "direct hit jackpot" cannot be won.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, it was configured to be able to win the so-called "direct hit big hit" based on the lottery of special figure 2, but the configuration that can not be elected to "direct hit big hit" based on the lottery of special figure 2, that is, The jackpot based on the lottery of the special figure 2 may be composed of only two types of jackpots.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of times of time saving is shifted to one time saving state under some conditions shown in FIG. 8A. state may be transitioned to.

1... Pachinko game machine 7... Image display device 7a... Display screen 21... Second starting port (variable ball entrance)
35 … 2nd Grand Prize Opening (Special Prize Opening)
39...Specific area 81...Game control microcomputer 91...Production control microcomputer 100...Image control board

Claims (9)

A small winning game in which a special prize winning opening into which a game ball can enter is opened based on determination information acquired in response to the winning of a game ball into a variable ball opening in which the ease of entry of the game ball can be changed. A lottery means for performing lottery processing to determine which of a plurality of types of games including a jackpot game advantageous to the player and a privilege game in which game balls are likely to enter the variable ball entrance. and,
A small winning game execution means capable of executing the small winning game based on the result of the lottery process;
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing the jackpot game based on the result of the lottery process;
game state control means for transitioning the game state between a privilege game state in which the privilege game can be executed and a non-privilege game state based on the result of the lottery process;
a pattern display control means for stopping and displaying a predetermined identification pattern in a stop mode indicating the result of the lottery process after changing and displaying the predetermined identification pattern;
a frequency setting means for setting an upper limit execution frequency of the variable display of the identification symbols in the privilege game state,
The game state control means transitions the game state from the privilege game state to a non-privilege game state based on the upper limit number of times of execution,
The gaming machine, wherein the number-of-times setting means sets the upper limit number of executions based on the determination information and a game state indicating whether or not the privilege game state is set. The number-of-times setting means sets the upper-limit execution number so that the maximum number of execution times is greater when the game state is the privilege game state than when the game state is the non-privilege game state, even when the determination information is the same. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of games is set. The game state control means, based on the result of the lottery process before the final variation of the number of times of execution of the variation display of the identification symbol in the privilege game state reaches the upper limit number of times of execution, the small winning game is 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, when executable, the game state is changed from the privilege game state to the non-privilege game state based on the winning of the game ball into the special winning hole. The game state control means changes the game state from the privilege game state to the non-privilege state at the end of the variation display when the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbols in the privilege game state reaches the upper limit number of times of execution. 4. The game machine according to claim 3, which transitions to a game state. The result of the lottery process at the time of the final variation relates to whether any one of the three types of games consisting of the small winning game, the big winning game, and the privilege game can be executed,
The game state control means changes the game state from the non-privilege game state to the privilege in a first situation in which neither the big win game nor the small win game can be executed based on the result of the lottery process at the time of the final change. Transition to the game state,
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein said number-of-times setting means sets said upper limit number of times of execution in said first situation to a first number of times when said game state is a non-privilege game state. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein said first number has a different value according to said determination information relating to said final variation. The game state control means, in a second situation in which the small winning game can be executed based on the result of the lottery process at the time of non-final fluctuation before the final fluctuation, after the small winning game, the game Transition the state to the privilege game state,
The number-of-times setting means sets the upper limit number of times of execution in the second situation to a second number of times when the game state is the privilege game state, and the value differs according to the determination information related to the non-final variation. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the second number is set. The game state control means, in a third situation in which the small winning game can be executed based on the result of the lottery process at the time of the final change, after the small winning game, to the determination information related to the final change Accordingly, the game state is maintained in a non-privileged game state, or transitioned from the non-privileged game state to the privileged game state,
When the game state control means transitions from the non-privilege game state to the privilege game state in the third situation, the number of times setting means sets the upper limit number of execution times to the number of times when the game state is the non-privilege game state. 8. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the game machine is set to the third number of times. The game state control means transitions the game state to the privilege game state in a fourth situation in which the jackpot game can be executed based on the result of the lottery process at the time of the final change,
9. The number setting means according to any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein in the fourth situation, the upper limit number of times of execution is set to a fourth number of times when the game state is a privilege game state. game machine.

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