JP2024003900A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a taste by novel game properties.

SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 includes a game control microcomputer 61 that when special symbol winning determination for a first special symbol is a jackpot result, may generate a jackpot game state for allowing a game ball to enter a first large winning hole 14a, after termination of the jackpot game state, may generate a time-shortening game state for allowing the game ball to easily enter a second operation-start hole 12a, and when the special symbol winning determination for a second special symbol turns out a small winning result in the time-shortening game state, may generate a small winning state for allowing the game ball to enter a second large winning hole 15a only for time shorter than that in the jackpot game state. The game control microcomputer terminates the time-shortening game state before start of the small winning state, transfers it to a non-time-shortening game state, and when the special symbol winning determination for the second special symbol turns out a sudden time-shortening determination result in the non-time-shortening game state, generates the time-shortening game state.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

As a gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game using game balls is known. This pachinko game machine has a game area formed on the front side of a game board placed inside the machine, and is configured so that the game area can be viewed from the front of the machine. The gaming area is dotted with multiple types of ball entry holes. For this reason, a game ball launched into the game area by a player's handle operation, etc., during the process of flowing down the game area, may enter one of the multiple ball entrances, or may not enter the game area and enter the game area. It flows down to the bottom end of the tank and is discharged from the outlet. When the game ball enters the ball entrance, a prize ball corresponding to the type of the ball entrance is awarded to the player. That is, when playing a game with a pachinko game machine, a profit can be earned depending on the game ball entering the ball entrance (for example, Patent Document 1).

A typical pachinko game machine has a variable ball entrance that changes between a state where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and a state where a ball cannot enter as a ball entrance into the game area, and a ball entrance that is always open to the player. It is equipped with a non-variable ball entrance into which a ball can enter. Non-variable ball entry ports include, for example, gates (operating ports) and fixed starting ports, and variable ball entry ports include, for example, variable starting ports and special winning ports. The variable starting hole is activated when the game ball enters (passes through) the gate and activates the normal operating member, so that the game ball can enter the gate, and the special winning hole is the fixed starting hole. By activating the special actuating member based on the result of the judgment of validity triggered by the entry of the game ball into the variable starting port, the entry of the game ball is made possible. By allowing the ball to enter the special prize opening in this manner, a jackpot game state is generated in which the number of balls held by the player is increased by awarding a prize ball to the entered ball. In addition, in pachinko gaming machines, as a type of gaming state that is advantageous to the player, the game ball can be variable-started by making the operating time of the normal operating member longer or more frequently operating than the normal (non-time-saving gaming state). To create an easy-to-enter state (time-saving game state) in which the ball easily enters the mouth.

JP 2015-13042 Publication

Pachinko gaming machines have increased the interest of the game by giving the player many prize balls during the jackpot game state, but if the jackpot game state continues to not occur, the player's desire to play is maintained. It is difficult to do so. By providing the above-mentioned easy-to-enter state, players' feelings of boredom can be alleviated to some extent, but according to the rules of pachinko machines regarding this easy-to-enter state, the number of balls held by the player increases during the easy-to-enter state. Control settings that would result in prize balls being awarded at certain levels are prohibited. Although it can be said that such regulation of ball release during the time-saving gaming state is meaningful in order to differentiate it from the jackpot gaming state, it cannot be denied that it also restricts the diversification of the gaming experience.

The present invention was made in order to solve the problems in the prior art, and its purpose is to increase the number of balls held by a player in a state other than the jackpot game state or the state in which the ball easily enters the variable starting hole. To provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of gaming by providing new gaming properties.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a fixed starting port, a variable starting port, and a special prize opening in a gaming area where game balls can flow down, and a game ball is prevented from entering the variable starting port. a normal operating member that is movable into a first attitude that allows the game ball to enter the special prize opening and a second attitude that allows the game ball to enter the special winning opening; and a first holding memory capable of storing up to a predetermined number of first starting ball entry information acquired by the control means upon entry of a game ball into the fixed starting opening. means, second holding storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of second starting ball entry information acquired by the control means upon entry of a game ball into the variable starting port, the fixed starting port, the variable starting port; a prize ball awarding means for awarding a prize ball in accordance with the entry of a game ball into each of the starting opening and the special winning opening; Performing internal determination based on the first starting ball entering information stored in the means or the second starting ball entering information stored in the second holding storage means to variably display the symbols on the symbol display means, and then , a game machine that stops and displays symbols that have been variably displayed based on the result of the internal determination, wherein the control means controls the control means to control the game machine when the internal determination based on the first starting ball entry information is a jackpot result; It is possible to generate a jackpot game state that allows the game ball to enter the special winning opening, and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the game ball enters the variable starting slot compared to the state where it is difficult to enter the ball. It is possible to generate an easy ball entering state, which is a game state in which the ball entering is easy, and when the internal judgment based on the second starting ball entering information results in a small hit result in the easy ball entering state, the game state It is possible to generate a small winning state that allows a game ball to enter the special winning hole for a short period of time, and also to end the easy ball entering state and enter the non easy ball entering state before the small winning state starts. If the internal determination based on the second starting ball entry information yields a specific result in the ball entry not easy state, the ball entry easy state can be generated.

According to this, the easy ball entry state is ended before the small hit state determined in the easy ball entry state occurs, and the player can return to the easy ball entry state again after the small winning state ends. It is possible to continue a period that is advantageous for both parties. As a result, the player can increase the number of balls he or she owns due to the small winning state during a state other than the jackpot playing state or the easy-to-enter state, and the player can play a new game with specifications that comply with the gaming machine regulations. It is possible to realize the characteristics of the player and improve the interest of the game.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention having the above configuration, by allowing the player to increase the number of balls in his possession in a state other than the jackpot game state or the state in which balls are easily entered into the variable starting port, new The gameplay can improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the main parts of the gaming area in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of a main control board and peripheral devices in blocks. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board and peripheral devices in blocks. (a) is an explanatory diagram of a propriety determination table, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of a sudden time saving propriety determination table. (a) is an explanatory diagram of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the first embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the first embodiment. be. It is an explanatory diagram of a small hit type determination table. (a) is an explanatory diagram of the reach determination table for the first special symbol, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the reach determination table for the second special symbol. (a) is an explanatory diagram of the special figure variation pattern selection table for the first special figure, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the special figure variation pattern selection table for the second special figure. It is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol propriety determination table. It is an explanatory diagram of a type determination table per common figure. It is a flowchart of main side main control processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sensor detection processing for symbols. It is a flowchart of normal operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of special figure jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure fluctuation pattern selection processing. 19 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 18. It is a flowchart of special symbol related processing. It is a flowchart of gaming state management processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessories processing (type 1 jackpot, V hit). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (small win). It is a flowchart of sub-side main control processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interruption processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuating production start process. It is an explanatory diagram regarding a game state and a production mode. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram regarding a scene change in rush mode. (a) is a time chart regarding the state change when the condition for ending the time-saving gaming state based on the number of special figure fluctuations is satisfied, and (b) is a time chart regarding the state when the ending condition for the time-saving gaming state based on the number of small wins is satisfied. This is a time chart regarding changes. It is a time chart showing the relationship between the execution period of the special figure fluctuation display during the rush mode and the occurrence period of the small winning state and the time saving game state.

A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a pachinko game machine that plays a game using game balls will be taken as an example of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. When explaining the direction and positional relationship of each part of a pachinko machine, we will refer to "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" as seen from the player facing the pachinko machine. Based on. Further, the side that is closer to the player (front side) is referred to as the "front", and the side that is farther away (rear side) is referred to as the "rear".

[Main configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame, as shown in FIG. The gaming machine frame is configured to include at least an inner frame 16 that holds a gaming board 2, which will be described later, and a door-shaped front frame 18 that covers the front surface of this inner frame 16. It is installed on an installation island (not shown) inside the game store. The front frame 18 includes a left side lamp 23a, a right side lamp 23b, and a top lamp 23c, and a window 18a is formed inside surrounded by these. This window 18a is an opening that makes the game area 3 formed on the board surface (front side) of the game board 2 visible, and a transparent glass plate is provided to cover this window 18a, but it is omitted in FIG. ing. In addition, speakers 8 are provided at the left and right upper ends of the front frame 18 (on both sides of the top lamp 23c) as sound output means for outputting sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the performance. ing.

The front frame 18 has translucent properties on both sides constituting the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent parts. Each LED can emit light in a plurality of colors, and lights up or blinks depending on the content of the performance, and further changes the color of the light emitted.
Further, the top lamp 23c constitutes a rotating light having an LED and a rotating reflector inside (not shown). The LED can emit light in multiple colors, and lights up or blinks depending on the content of the performance or the content of the notification, and further changes the color of the emitted light. The rotating reflector rotates around the LED in accordance with the drive of the movable body motor 23d (FIG. 4), and changes the direction in which light from the LED is reflected.

Furthermore, a handle 4, a batted ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24, and a surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 are provided at the lower part of the front frame 18. The batted ball supply tray 24 stores game balls put out from the rental ball payout device 80 (FIG. 3) and the prize ball payout device 400 (FIG. 3), or stores game balls to be supplied to the firing device 90 (FIG. 3). It is for the purpose of A surplus ball tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 is provided below the batted ball supply tray 24 in the front frame 18 . The surplus ball tray 25 stores game balls exceeding the number of balls that can be stored in the batted ball supply tray 24.

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player playing a game facing the pachinko game machine 1 can grip it with his right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 3), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is disposed at a portion touched by the player's right hand holding the handle 4. The firing lever 4a is for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball by the firing device 90 (striking hammer), and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. The firing stop button 4b is for stopping the firing of game balls when the game balls are being fired, and is provided at a position where it can be operated by the thumb of the right hand gripping the handle 4.

A production button 5 is provided on the upper surface of the batted ball supply tray 24 in the front frame 18. The performance button 5 can be pressed down with one hand by a player facing the pachinko game machine 1, but is provided in a position where it is impossible for the player to simultaneously operate the handle 4 with only one hand. Further, the production button 5 is provided in a position where it is impossible for the player to operate the production lever 6, which will be described later, with only one hand. The performance button 5 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring, and when the state of pressing the performance button 5 is released, the restoring force of this elastic member causes the performance button 5 to return to its original position before the pressing operation. The situation is now returning to normal. The performance button 5 includes a performance button detection switch 5a (FIG. 4) that detects a press operation on the performance button 5, a performance button vibration motor 5b (FIG. 4) that vibrates the performance button 5, and a performance button vibration motor 5b (FIG. 4) that causes the performance button 5 to emit light. A production button lamp 5c (FIG. 4) is built-in. The performance button vibration motor 5b vibrates at a predetermined timing, for example, during a period in which the pressing operation of the performance button 5 is valid. In this embodiment, the effect button 5 is vibrated by the operation of the effect button vibration motor 5b, and the surface of the effect button 5 made of a translucent material is lit or blinks by light emission from the effect button lamp 5c (LED in this embodiment). By doing so, for example, an effect is performed to notify that the operation of the effect button 5 is valid or to increase the expectation level of a jackpot.
When the player presses the performance button 5 while the press operation of the performance button 5 is valid, the operation is detected by the performance button detection switch 5a, and a specific performance is performed using this as a trigger. Hereinafter, a specific performance that is performed in response to the operation of the performance button 5 will be referred to as a button performance.

A production lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball tray 25 (near the lower left end) in the front frame 18. The production lever 6 can be held and operated with one hand by a player facing the pachinko game machine 1, but is placed in a position where it is impossible for the player to operate the handle 4 and production button 5 simultaneously with only one hand. It is set in. Specifically, the production lever 6 is configured so that it can be operated to push it toward the back side (pushing operation) with the hand that is gripped, and it can also be operated to rotate it left and right (rotation operation). In addition, the production lever 6 includes a production lever push detection switch 6a (FIG. 4) that detects a push operation of the production lever 6, and a production lever rotation detection switch 6b (see FIG. 4) that detects a clockwise rotation operation or a counterclockwise rotation operation of the production lever 6. 4) and a production lever vibration motor 6c (FIG. 4) that vibrates the production lever 6. In this embodiment, by vibrating the production lever 6 by operating the production lever vibration motor 6c, for example, a production that notifies that the operation of the production lever 6 is valid or increases the expectation level of a jackpot is performed. It will be done. When the player presses or rotates the production lever 6 while the operation of the production lever 6 is valid, the operation is detected by the production lever push detection switch 6a and the production lever rotation detection switch 6b, and this triggers a specific A performance is held. Hereinafter, a specific performance that is performed in response to the operation of the performance lever 6 will be referred to as a lever performance.

[Configuration of game board 2]
The game board 2 is held by the inner frame 16 so that the board surface (front surface) is in a position substantially directly facing the player's face. This game board 2 is covered from the front by the aforementioned glass plate of the front frame 18, but the board surface can be viewed from the player side (front) through the glass plate (window 18a). In addition, in FIG. 1, although the outer peripheral side of the board surface of the game board 2 (the area outside the window 18a when viewed from the front) cannot be seen, the game area 3, which is the area where the game ball flows down (rolls), is shown on the inner periphery. An annular game area forming means (rail member 17, etc.) that forms sections on the side is arranged. In addition, on the left side of the board surface of the game board 2, the rail members 17 are arranged in two rows on the left and right, inside of which the balls launched by the launch device 90 (FIG. 3) move upward and reach the game area 3. . In this case, the launched ball is guided by the left side portion, which cannot be seen in FIG. 1, of the two rows of left and right rows of the rail member 17, and reaches the upper area of the game area 3.

Although not shown, a plurality of game nails are driven into the game area 3 of the game board 2. Therefore, the game balls flowing down the game area 3 come into contact with the game nails and their behavior changes. During the process of the game ball flowing down the game area 3, it either enters ball entry ports 10a, 11a, 12a, 14a, 15a, which will be described later, or it does not enter the ball and flows down the game area 3 to the lower end and exits from the out port 19. It is discharged to the outside of the game area 3 (towards the inner frame 16). At least one outlet 19 is provided in the gaming area 3, and if there are multiple outlets, one of them is located at the lower end of the gaming area 3.

Here, a large center decoration body 20 is arranged on the center side of the board surface of the game board 2, and is spaced inward from the game area forming means such as the rail member 17. This center decoration body 20 is ring-shaped or frame-shaped, and is attached along the edge of a large opening (not shown) formed approximately in the center of the game board 2. Then, substantially the entire screen (front surface) of the effect display device 7 (liquid crystal panel, etc.) located behind the game board 2 is exposed to the front side of the board through the inner opening of the center decoration body 20, and the front surface of the pachinko game machine 1 is exposed. Visually, the center decoration body 20 is positioned so as to decorate the periphery of the screen of the effect display device 7. The center decoration body 20 has translucency, and a plurality of LEDs are provided inside thereof to light up and blink depending on the contents of the performance.
Note that the game board 2 is provided with light emitting means (LEDs) at a plurality of locations including the inside of the center decoration body 20 described above, and is configured to decorate the game board 2 with the light emitted from the LEDs. The decorative light emitting means provided on the game board 2 in this manner will be referred to as a "board lamp 2a" below (FIG. 4). Each LED constituting the board lamp 2a is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks depending on the content of the performance, and further changes the emitted color.

Since the center decoration body 20 protrudes in an annular shape (frame shape) forward from the board surface of the game board 2, the game ball flowing down the game area 3 moves to the inner peripheral side of the center decoration body 20 (space in front of the screen). It is prevented from doing so. The center decoration 20 divides the game area 3 into left and right branches at its upper part. That is, the game area 3 includes a left game area (first ball flow lower area) 3L, which is the path of the game ball flowing down the left side of the center decoration 20, and a path of the game ball flowing down the right side of the center decoration 20. This area includes a certain right game area (second ball flow lower area) 3R.

The game board 2 is formed with a plurality of mounting holes (not shown) penetrating in the thickness direction, and a first starting winning device 10, a general winning member 11, and a first starting winning device 10, a general winning member 11, and a first starting winning device 10, a general winning member 11, etc. A second start winning device 12, a gate 13, a first big winning device 14, and a second big winning device 15 are arranged. These structures have ball entrance ports 10a, 11a, 12a, 13, 14a, and 15a into which game balls flowing down the game area 3 can enter. In the following description, a ball entry hole that is defined as a ball entry hole through which a prize ball can be given to a game ball that enters the game ball may be referred to as a "winning hole." Note that the entry of the game ball into the winning hole may be expressed as "winning". In addition, a "starting hole" (or "opportunity hole"), which is a type of ball entry hole (winning hole), is a winning hole where the entry of a game ball triggers the fluctuating display of special symbols described later. . This entry of the game ball into the starting hole can be expressed as "starting ball entering (starting prize)".

The first start-up winning device 10 is provided at the center of the lower region of the center decorative body 20 so as to protrude from the board surface of the game board 2 to the front side (glass plate side). This first starting winning device 10 is a winning device (winning section) having a first starting port 10a and a first starting port sensor 10b. The first starting port 10a opens upward within the gaming area 3. The first starting port sensor 10b (FIG. 3) is a sensor (detection means) that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 10a (starting ball), and is a sensor (detection means) that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 10a. It is arranged in the middle of a winning ball path (not shown) that leads the ball to the rear side of the game board 2. The first starting winning device 10 is configured to always maintain the first starting opening 10a in a state in which a ball can enter, and includes members that change the ease with which a ball enters the first starting opening 10a and the opening dimensions. is not equipped.

The general winning member 11 is provided at a position on the left side of the lower region of the center decoration body 20 so as to protrude from the board surface of the game board 2 to the front side (toward the glass plate side). This general winning member 11 is a winning device (winning section) having a general winning opening 11a and a general winning opening sensor 11b. The general winning hole 11a opens upward within the gaming area 3. The general winning hole sensor 11b (FIG. 3) is a sensor (detection means) that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning hole 11a, and it moves the game ball that has entered the general winning hole 11a to the rear side of the game board 2. It is arranged in the middle of a winning ball path (not shown) to be guided. The general winning member 11 is configured to maintain the general winning hole 11a in a state where a ball can enter at all times, and does not include any member that changes the ease of ball entry into the general winning hole 11a or the opening dimensions. .

FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of the lower right portion of the gaming area 3 (lower half of the right gaming area 3R).
As shown in FIG. 2, the gate 13 (operating port) is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 20 so as to protrude from the board surface of the game board 2 to the front side (glass plate side). A gate sensor 13a (FIG. 3) is arranged at this gate 13 to detect passing game balls. The gate 13 is configured to allow the game ball to pass through (enter the ball) in the vertical direction (from top to bottom), and has a passage structure that guides the game ball outside the game area 3 (to the rear side of the game board 2). does not have.

The second starting winning device 12 is arranged at the lower right of the center decorative body 20, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. This second starting winning device 12 is a winning device (winning device) having a second starting port 12a, a normal operating member 12b, a second starting port sensor 12c (FIG. 3), and a second starting port solenoid 12d (FIGS. 2 and 3). (portion), and is usually provided so as not to affect the behavior of the game balls flowing down the game area 3 (so as not to protrude from the board surface of the game board 2 to the front side (glass plate side)). The second starting port 12a opens forward within the gaming area 3. The second starting port sensor 12c is a sensor (detection means) that detects the game ball that has entered the second starting port 12a (starting ball), and detects the game ball that has entered the second starting port 12a. It is arranged in the middle of a winning ball path (not shown) which is received from the normal operating member 12b on the rear side. The normal operating member 12b is in the shape of a plate that is long in the front-rear direction, and has a ball entry prevention posture (first posture) located behind the second starting port 12a (inside the opening of the game board 2), and a second starting port 12a. It is configured to be able to slide back and forth between a ball entering permissive position (second position) protruding from the base. The second starting port solenoid 12d is connected to the normal operating member 12b, and maintains the normal operating member 12b in a ball entrance blocking attitude in a demagnetized state (non-operating state), and maintains the normal operating member 12b in a ball entrance blocking attitude in an excited state (operating state). 12b is maintained in a state allowing entry of balls. The normal operating member 12b in the ball entry blocking posture is located on the rear side of the board surface of the game board 2 and allows the game ball to pass through the second starting port without receiving it from above (gate 13 side). To prevent a game ball from entering 12a (starting ball). On the other hand, the normal operating member 12b in the ball entry-permitting posture is located in front of the board surface of the game board 2, receives the game ball from above (gate 13 side), and receives the game ball backward (second starting port 12a side). By guiding the ball, the ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 12a (starting ball). That is, the second starting opening 12a provided in the second starting winning device 12 is a winning opening (variable ball entry opening, variable starting opening) in which the ease with which a game ball enters varies depending on the posture.
Regarding this second starting port 12a, in the following explanation, a state in which the normal operating member 12b is in a ball entry blocking posture and a game ball cannot enter is expressed as a "closed state", and the state changes to the closed state. This is sometimes referred to as "closing down." In addition, the state in which the normal operating member 12b is in a ball entry-permitting posture and a game ball can enter is sometimes expressed as an "open state," and changing to the open state is sometimes expressed as "opening." .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first big prize winning device 14 is located in the lower right area of the center decoration body 20 (below with respect to the second starting winning device 12) from the board surface of the game board 2 to the front side (glass plate It is provided so as to protrude from the side. This first big winning device 14 includes a first big winning hole 14a (special winning hole, special ball entrance), a first special operating member 14b, a first big winning hole sensor 14c (FIG. 3), and a first big winning hole. This is a winning device (winning section) having a solenoid 14d (FIG. 3). The first big prize opening 14a opens upward within the gaming area 3. The first big winning hole sensor 14c is a sensor (detection means) that detects the game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 14a, and detects the game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 14a from the rear surface of the game board 2. It is placed in the middle of a winning ball path (not shown) that leads to the side. The first special actuating member 14b is a plate-like member having an upper surface in the form of an inclined surface, and moves back and forth between a ball entry blocking attitude (first attitude) on the front side and a ball entry allowing attitude (second attitude) on the rear side. It is configured to be able to slide. The first big prize opening solenoid 14d is connected to the first special operating member 14b, and maintains the first special operating member 14b in a ball entry blocking attitude in a demagnetized state (inactive state), and maintains the first special operating member 14b in a ball entry blocking attitude in an excited state (in an activated state). ), the first special operating member 14b is maintained in a state allowing entry of the ball. The first special operating member 14b in the ball entry prevention posture is positioned in front of the board surface of the game board 2 and closes the first grand prize opening 14a, thereby preventing the game ball from entering the first grand prize opening 14a. It blocks the ball and causes the game ball to flow downstream (lower left) by the sloping upper surface. On the other hand, the first special operating member 14b in the ball entering permission posture is located on the rear side of the board surface of the game board 2, opens the first big prize opening 14a, and allows the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 14a. Allow the ball to enter. That is, the first big winning hole 14a provided in the first big winning device 14 is a winning hole (variable ball entrance) whose opening size changes (the ease of entering the game ball changes depending on the posture). It is.
Regarding this first big prize opening 14a, in the following explanation, a state in which the first special operating member 14b is in a ball entry blocking posture and a game ball cannot enter is expressed as a "closed state", and the closed state This change is sometimes expressed as "closing". In addition, the state in which the first special operating member 14b is in a ball entry-permitting posture and a game ball can enter is expressed as an "open state," and changing to the open state is expressed as "opening." There is.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second grand prize winning device 15 is located in the lower right area of the center decorative body 20 (lower left with respect to the first grand prize winning device 14). It is provided at a position on the right side so as to protrude from the board surface of the game board 2 to the front side (glass plate side). This second big winning device 15 includes a second big winning opening 15a (special winning opening, special ball entrance), a second special operating member 15b, a second big winning opening sensor 15c (FIG. 3), and a second big winning opening. This is a winning device (winning section) having a solenoid 15d (FIG. 3). The second big prize opening 15a opens upward within the gaming area 3. The second big winning hole sensor 15c is a sensor (detection means) that detects the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15a, and detects the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15a from the rear surface of the game board 2. It is placed in the middle of a winning ball path (not shown) that leads to the side. The second special actuating member 15b is a plate-like member having an upper surface in the form of an inclined surface, and moves back and forth between the front ball entry blocking attitude (first attitude) and the rear side ball entry allowing attitude (second attitude). It is configured to be able to slide. The second big prize opening solenoid 15d is connected to the second special operating member 15b, and maintains the second special operating member 15b in a ball entry blocking posture in a demagnetized state (non-operating state), and maintains the second special operating member 15b in a ball entry blocking attitude in an excited state (operating state). ), the second special operating member 15b is maintained in a state allowing ball entry. The second special operating member 15b in the ball entry prevention posture is positioned in front of the board surface of the game board 2 and closes the second grand prize opening 15a, thereby preventing the game ball from entering the second grand prize opening 15a. It blocks the ball and causes the game ball to flow down the downstream side (lower left) by the sloping upper surface. On the other hand, the second special operating member 15b in the ball entry permission posture is located on the rear side of the board surface of the game board 2, opens the second grand prize opening 15a, and allows the game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 15a. Allow the ball to enter. That is, the second big prize opening 15a provided in the second big prize winning device 15 is a winning hole (variable ball entrance) whose opening size changes (the ease of entering the game ball changes depending on the posture). It is.
Regarding this second big prize opening 15a, in the following explanation, a state in which the second special operating member 15b is in a ball entry blocking posture and a game ball cannot enter is expressed as a "closed state", and the closed state This change is sometimes expressed as "closing". In addition, the state in which the second special operating member 15b is in a ball entry-permitting posture and a game ball can enter is expressed as an "open state," and changing to the open state is expressed as "opening." There is.

In addition, inside the second grand prize winning device 15, a specific area and a non-specific area are formed through which the game ball that enters the second grand prize opening 15a can pass (enter), and the second grand prize opening The game ball that enters the ball 15a is ejected to the rear side of the game board 2 via a specific area or a non-specific area. The second big winning device 15 includes a specific area sensor 55a (FIG. 3) that detects game balls passing through (entering) a specific area, and a sensor 55a (FIG. 3) that detects game balls passing (entering) a non-specific area. A non-specific area sensor 55b (FIG. 3) is provided. The above-mentioned winning ball passage inside the second big prize winning device 15 includes a passage part in which the specific area sensor 55a is arranged (forming a specific area) and a passage part in which a non-specific area sensor 55b is arranged (forming a non-specific area). The passage portion (forming a) is connected on the downstream side, and the connecting portion allows the game balls that have passed through the specific area and the game balls that have passed through the non-specific area to merge. And the second big prize opening sensor 15c mentioned above is arranged at the connection part.
Further, a distribution member 56 (FIG. 2) is provided inside the second big prize winning device 15, and this distribution member 56 is connected to a plunger of a distribution member solenoid 55c. The distribution member 56 is configured to move back and forth in the front-rear direction in response to changes in the excitation and demagnetization of the distribution member solenoid 55c. That is, when the distribution member solenoid 55c is in the demagnetized state, the distribution member 56 is located in the forward advance position and blocks the specific area, so that the game ball that enters the second big prize opening 15a is placed in the non-specific area. The game ball passing through this non-specific area is detected by the non-specific area sensor 55b. In addition, the distribution member 56 is activated by energizing the distribution member solenoid 55c, and when activated, it is located at the rear retreat position and opens a specific area, thereby opening the second big prize opening 15a. The entered game ball is allowed to pass through a specific area, and the game ball passing through this specific area is detected by a specific area sensor 55a. In this embodiment, the passage of a game ball to a specific area during a small winning state (to be described later) triggers a transition to a V winning state (to be described later) (development to a type 2 jackpot state to be described later).

By the way, the pachinko game machine 1 can adjust the firing strength of the game ball according to the operation of the handle 4 described above, so by adjusting the firing strength, the game ball can be moved between the left gaming area 3L and the right gaming area 3R. It can be divided into In this embodiment, due to the above-mentioned board configuration, the game ball launched toward the left gaming area 3L (hereinafter referred to as "left-handed hitting") is There is a possibility that the ball will enter the winning hole 11a). On the other hand, the game ball launched toward the right gaming area 3R (hereinafter referred to as "right-handed hitting") is the ball entrance provided in the right gaming area 3R (gate 13, second starting opening 12a, first big prize opening 14a, There is a possibility that the ball will enter the second grand prize opening 15a).

[Configuration of display devices 50]
As shown in FIG. 1, a display device 50, which is a game information display means for displaying various game information, is provided at the lower right end of the game board 2 (lower right of the game area 3). As shown in FIG. 3, this display device 50 includes a first special symbol display device 51 that variably displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol or special symbol 1), and a second special symbol (second special symbol). It includes a second special symbol display 52 that variably displays a special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol or special symbol 2), and a normal symbol display 53 that variably displays a regular symbol (also referred to as a general symbol). Furthermore, the displays 50 include a first special symbol display 51a that displays the memory number of operation pending of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 51, and a first special symbol display 51a that displays the memory number of operation pending of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 51; A second special figure reservation display 52a is provided to display the stored number of operation reservations of two special symbols. In addition, in this embodiment, a storage unit for storing the operation hold of the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 53 is not provided. Activated ball information is acquired upon passage of the ball and stored for use in determining the hit of the normal symbol), so it is not equipped with a display to display the number of memory pending activations of the normal symbol. On the other hand, it may be provided with a storage section (normal symbol reservation storage section) that stores the operation reservation of the normal symbols, and a display device (general symbol reservation display) that displays the number of stored symbols.
Hereinafter, when explaining matters common to the first special pattern and the second special pattern, they may be simply referred to as a special pattern or a special pattern. In addition, when explaining matters common to the first special symbol display 51 and the second special symbol display 52, they may simply be referred to as the special symbol display.

The normal symbol display 53 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. A lit LED and an extinguished LED represent a normal symbol, and a state in which each LED is alternately lit represents a fluctuating display of the regular symbol. Furthermore, when the game ball passes through the gate 13 (gate sensor 13a), a determination is made as to whether or not to open a predetermined ball entry opening (in this embodiment, the second starting opening 12a) (normal hit determination); A normal symbol display 53 displays normal symbols in a variable manner. Then, the normal symbol display 53 definitively displays the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol hit determination after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuating display of the ordinary symbol. If the normal symbol displayed by the normal symbol display 53 is a normal symbol indicating a win, the normal operating member 12b of the second starting winning device 12 enters the ball entering permissive posture, and the second starting opening 12a is opened and a normal figure winning state (auxiliary game to be described later) occurs.

Each special symbol display device 51, 52 is composed of a plurality of LEDs. Each LED constituting each special symbol display device 51, 52 lights up in a predetermined lighting pattern, and a combination of a lit LED and an unlit LED represents a special symbol. A state in which the combination of LEDs that are turned off is changing represents a fluctuating display of the special symbol. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from when the special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner until the special symbol is finally displayed will be referred to as a special symbol variation pattern. In addition, the special symbols include a jackpot symbol that indicates that the special symbol hit determination (also referred to as internal determination, jackpot determination, right or wrong determination, etc.) has resulted in a jackpot determination, and a special symbol hit determination (also referred to as small hit determination). A small winning symbol indicating that a small hit (sometimes called "sudden time saving correctness judgment") has become a small winning judgment result, and a small winning symbol indicating that a special symbol winning judgment (sometimes referred to as a sudden time saving judgment result) has suddenly become a time saving judgment result (specific result). There are time-saving symbols that indicate that the special symbol hit determination has resulted in a loss determination. Note that small wins and sudden time savings (c time savings) will be described later.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 10a, a special symbol hit determination is executed, and the first special symbol display 51 variably displays the first special symbol. Then, the first special symbol display 51 definitively displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the special symbol hit determination after a predetermined variable time has elapsed since starting the variable display of the first special symbol. When the start of the variable display of a new first special symbol on the first special symbol display 51 is prohibited (when the first special symbol display 51 is displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner, or when a jackpot game If the game ball enters the first starting port 10a during this state), the fluctuation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 51 triggered by the entry of the ball is suspended. (operation reservation), and the number of operation reservations is displayed by the first special figure reservation display 51a. Hereinafter, the number of pending operations on the first special symbol display 51 will be referred to as the number of first special symbols pending.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12a, a special symbol hit determination is executed, and the second special symbol display 52 variably displays the second special symbol. Then, the second special symbol display 52 definitively displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the special symbol hit determination after a predetermined variable time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the second special symbol. When the start of variable display of a new second special symbol on the second special symbol display 52 is prohibited (when the second special symbol display 52 is displaying a second special symbol in a variable manner, or when a jackpot game If the game ball enters the second starting port 12a during the state (when the state is occurring), the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 52 triggered by the entry of the ball is suspended. (operation reservation), and the number of operation reservations is displayed by the second special figure reservation display 52a. Hereinafter, the operation pending number of the second special symbol display 52 will be referred to as the second special symbol pending number. In addition, when explaining matters common to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number, they are simply referred to as the special figure reservation number.

Hereinafter, the period from when the special symbol display starts displaying the special symbol to when it finally displays the special symbol will be referred to as one special symbol variation (or one variation of the special symbol). In addition, when the number of reserved special symbols decreases by one by executing the special symbol variation, it is called extinguishment of the reserved special symbols. In the pachinko game machine 1, the pending operation of the special symbol display device is used for the variable display of special symbols in the chronological order of their generation timing, and the number of reserved special symbols is used up. However, the consumption of the 2nd special figure reservation number is executed in priority to the consumption of the 1st special figure reservation number (the variable display of the 2nd special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the 1st special figure. ). In addition, from the end of the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display until the variable display of the next special symbol starts due to the expiration of the number of reserved special symbols, there is a predetermined fluctuation interval (special symbol stop time). ) is provided.

[Display area of production display device 7]
Next, the effect display device 7 will be explained. The effect display device 7 displays moving images and still images such as effect images, message images, and demonstration images. A player plays a game while viewing these images from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. The effect display device 7 variably displays effect (decoration) symbols as effect images in synchronization with the variable display of special symbols. The performance symbols are symbols representing arithmetic numbers (for example, 1 to 10). Note that the production symbols may include symbols representing characters other than numbers, such as alphabets or special characters, or may be combined with symbols representing characters other than numbers. As the areas where the performance display device 7 variably displays the performance symbols, a left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol display area are set in order from the left. A left performance symbol 7L is variably displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol 7C is displayed in the middle performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol 7R is variably displayed in the right performance symbol display area (FIG. 1). Hereinafter, when explaining matters common to the left performance symbol display area, the middle performance symbol display area, and the right performance symbol display area, they will simply be referred to as the performance symbol display area.

Examples of the manner in which each performance symbol changes include a manner in which the numbers represented by the performance symbols move from the top to the bottom of the screen in ascending order, that is, a manner in which they scroll in the vertical direction. As other variations, it is also possible to use a horizontal scrolling method in which the production symbols move from one side of the screen to the other, a switching method in which the production symbols are displayed in ascending numerical order at the same display position, etc. . Further, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as a effect image in the background of each effect pattern. For example, the background image is a moving image of a TV drama or a movie, an animated moving image of the moving image, an animation, an original moving image of a pachinko game machine manufacturer, or the like. The effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. Note that as the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using dot matrix LEDs, etc. can also be used.

The performance display device 7 displays each performance symbol in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol displays 51 and 52 mentioned above, and displays each performance symbol in a fixed manner at the same time as the special symbol is displayed in a fixed manner. , The results of the special figure hit determination are displayed visually. Here, the left effect pattern 7L, the middle effect pattern 7C, and the right effect pattern 7R are completely stopped after the same effect pattern is in a display state (temporary stop display) in which it swings up and down and left and right at the stop position. The display state (confirmed display) is entered and the fluctuating display ends. It should be noted that all the performance symbols 7L, 7C, and 7R are displayed as confirmed at the same time.

Hereinafter, the combination of performance symbols that indicate that the result of the special pattern hit determination (jackpot determination, internal determination) is a jackpot is referred to as the "jackpot design", and the result of the special pattern hit determination (small hit determination) is a small hit. The combination of performance symbols that indicate that the result was a "small hit performance symbol" is called a "small hit performance symbol", and the combination of performance symbols that represent that the result of the special symbol hit determination (sudden time saving validity determination) was a sudden time reduction (described later) is called a "small hit performance symbol". A combination of performance symbols indicating that the result of the special pattern hit determination was a loss (other than a small hit) is referred to as a "loss performance symbol." The jackpot effect pattern is a state in which each effect pattern represents the same number, a so-called aligned state. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the left effect pattern 7L, middle effect pattern 7C, and right effect pattern 7R, which have been confirmed and displayed, are in a state where they are all "7". On the other hand, the small hit effect design is a specific combination other than the jackpot effect design (square), for example, the left and right performance symbols are aligned with the same number of performance symbols, and the medium performance symbol is a chance symbol ( These are combinations that result in small winning chance symbols). In addition, the time-saving design is also a specific combination other than the jackpot design (sudden), for example, the left and right performance symbols are aligned with the same numbers, and the middle performance symbol is a chance symbol (sudden). This is a combination that becomes a time-saving chance symbol), but the chance symbol is different from the small winning effect symbol. In addition, the loss effect design is a combination of effect designs other than the jackpot effect pattern and the small win effect pattern. Hereinafter, the variable display of effect symbols performed by the effect display device 7 in synchronization with the variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation) on the special symbol display will be referred to as "variable effect." Furthermore, the image displayed behind the performance pattern in the variable performance is referred to as a "background image." Note that for effects other than variable effects, notifications, etc., an image displayed behind the main display image displayed on the effect display device 7 may also be referred to as a "background image." The background image is a still image or a moving image.

The fluctuating performance of the performance symbols is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbols, and when the operation of the special symbol display device is suspended, the operation of the performance display device 7 is also suspended. In other words, the number of pending operations on the special symbol display and the number of pending operations on the performance display device 7 match. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the operation pending number of the production display device 7 corresponding to the special figure pending number is determined by the predetermined display area (hereinafter referred to as "effect pending display area 7Ba, 7Bb") of the production display device 7 according to the pending image. ”) will be displayed. Therefore, by counting the number of pending images displayed on the performance display device 7 (performance pending display areas 7Ba, 7Bb), the player can count the number of pending operations of the special symbol variable display (first special symbol pending number and first special symbol pending number). 2) You can know the number of reserved special drawings. In this embodiment, for each game state, one special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) corresponds to the starting opening (first starting opening 10a or second starting opening 12a) on which the ball is likely to enter. The number of pending operations is displayed in the main performance pending display area 7Ba on the left side, and the number of pending operations of the other special symbol is displayed in the sub performance pending display area 7Bb on the right side. Further, on the screen of the effect display device 7, a variable display area 7Bc is provided on the left side of the effect pending display areas 7Ba, 7Bb for indicating the existence of the variable effect being executed. Note that the effect pending display areas 7Ba, 7Bb and the variable display area 7Bc do not need to be provided on the screen of the effect display device 7, and may be provided on the screen of another display device, or may be provided with LEDs, etc. It may be configured by the lamp (light emitting means) used.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in addition to notifying the result of the special symbol hit determination based on the result of the variable effect (stop display of the effect pattern), it also indicates the result of the variable effect and enlivens the process leading up to the display of the result. Perform performances, etc. Such effects include images displayed on the effect display device 7, sounds output from the speakers 8, lamps on the game board 2 and the front frame 18 (board lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, right side lamp 23b, top lamp). 23c), etc., in combination. That is, the performance display device 7, speaker 8, lamps 2a, 23a, 23b, and 23c provided in the pachinko game machine 1 function as performance execution means for performing the performance.
Note that the effect display device 7, the speaker 8, and the lamps 2a, 23a, 23b, and 23c also function as abnormality notification means for notifying an abnormal state that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 60, a power supply board 70, a payout control board 73, a launch control circuit 75, an audio control board 78, a lamp control board 79, a rental ball payout device 80, and a launch device. 90, a sub-control board 100, and an image control board 200.

As shown in FIG. 3, a one-chip microcomputer for game control (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer for game control) 61 is mounted on the main control board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62, a ROM 63, a RAM 64, and an input/output circuit 65. The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various judgments (lotteries), such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, small win type random numbers, reach random numbers, variable pattern random numbers, random numbers for common figures, and random numbers for common figure types. Occur. The CPU 62 detects entering balls, determines whether the ball hits a special figure, determines whether a regular figure hits, updates various random numbers, etc. The ROM 63 includes computer programs executed by the CPU 62, a win/fail determination table T1, a jackpot type determination table T2, T3, a small hit type determination table T4, a reach determination table T5, T6, a special pattern variation pattern selection table T7, T8, and a regular map. Various tables such as a hit type determination table T10 are stored. The RAM 64 is used as a work memory etc. when the CPU 62 executes a computer program.

Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage section 64a (first reservation storage means) and a second special symbol reservation storage section 64b (second reservation storage means).
The first special figure reservation storage section 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. In other words, the maximum number of reserved first special symbols that can be stored is four. Each storage area contains a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a small hit type random number, a reach random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, etc. acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball entering the first starting port 10a. The value (starting winning information) is stored. For example, if a game ball enters the first starting port 10a while the first special symbol display 51 is variably displaying the first special symbol, the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol based on the input ball is At this point, it is in a standby state. In this case, the starting winning information acquired with the entry of the ball as a trigger is stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 64a, and when it becomes possible to start fluctuation thereafter, the first special drawing winning information based on the starting winning information is stored. Fluctuation display starts. In other words, if the special figure fluctuation display cannot be started at the timing when the starting winning information is acquired with the ball entering the first starting hole 10a, the execution of the first special drawing changing display based on the starting winning information is not possible. The operation is held (suspended) until the start condition (starting condition) is satisfied.

The second special figure reservation storage section 64b includes first and second storage areas. In other words, the maximum number of second special symbols that can be stored is two. Each storage area includes a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a small hit type random number, a reach random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, etc. acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball entering the second starting port 12a. The value (starting winning information) is stored. For example, when a game ball enters the second starting port 12a while the second special symbol display device 52 is variably displaying the second special symbol, the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the input ball is At this point, it is in a standby state. In this case, the starting winning information acquired with the entry of the ball as a trigger is stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, and when it becomes possible to start fluctuation afterwards, the starting winning information is acquired based on the starting winning information. Fluctuation display starts. In other words, if the special figure fluctuation display cannot be started at the timing when the starting winning information is acquired with the ball entering the second starting hole 12a, the execution of the variable displaying of the second special drawing based on the starting winning information is not possible. The operation is held (suspended) until the start condition (starting condition) is satisfied.

As described above, in this embodiment, the second number of reserved special symbols is two at most, which is smaller than the number of first reserved special symbols (four at most). That is, the number of starting winning information (maximum number of second special drawings pending, number of storage areas) that can be stored in the second special drawing holding storage section 64b is the starting winning information that can be stored in the first special drawing holding storage section 64a. It is set smaller than the number of winning information (maximum number of first reserved special drawings, number of storage areas). In addition, the number of second special symbols reserved may be set to a maximum of four (same number as the maximum number of first reserved special symbols), or may be set to a maximum of one. In addition, the function of holding the second special figure by the second special figure holding storage unit 64b is eliminated, and only when a ball enters the second starting port 12a during a period when the special figure fluctuation is not displayed or the jackpot game state is not in progress. The starting winning information of the second special figure may be acquired to determine the winning of the special figure.

Starting winning information such as jackpot random numbers is sequentially stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 64a and the second special figure reservation storage section 64b in the order of occurrence of operation reservation, that is, the order of acquisition by the game control microcomputer 61. is memorized. For this reason, for example, if the starting winning information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas in the first special figure reservation storage section 64a, the starting winning information stored in the fourth storage area is the newest in terms of time. information, and the starting winning information stored in the first storage area is the oldest information in terms of time. For example, if starting winning information is stored in the first to second storage areas in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, starting winning information stored in the second storage area is the latest information in terms of time. The starting winning information stored in the first storage area is the oldest information in terms of time. The starting prize information stored in each storage area is shifted one by one to the storage area with the older storage order each time the variable display of the special symbol is completed. For example, the jackpot random numbers and the like stored in the second storage area are shifted to the first storage area. In addition, the determination (lottery) such as special symbol hit determination based on the starting winning information stored in the first storage area is performed at the start timing of the next variable display after the corresponding variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display ends. is executed when (when the start condition for the variable display is met).

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, the second reserved number of special symbols is used up in priority to the first reserved number of special symbols. That is, if there are both a plurality of first reserved special symbols and a plurality of second reserved special symbols, first the second reserved number of special symbols are consumed in order, and then the first reserved number of special symbols are consumed in order. For example, when starting winning information is stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 64a and the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, the variable display of the special figure starts. When the timing has arrived, the starting winning information stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage section 64b is shifted to the execution area (execution target area), and the special drawing winning information is determined based on this starting winning information. A determination such as the following is executed. On the other hand, at this time, the starting winning information in the first storage area is not shifted in the first special figure reservation storage section 64a, and after that, the timing to start the variable display of the special figure with the second special figure reservation number in a state of 0 comes. When the time comes, it shifts to the execution area (execution target area) and judgments such as special figure winning judgment based on this starting winning information are executed.

Note that the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment uses information (operation input) acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball passing through the gate 13 during the normal pattern fluctuation display on the normal pattern display 53. It does not have a storage unit (storage area) for storing ball information). That is, when the normal symbol is not being displayed variably on the normal symbol display 53 and the auxiliary game is not being played (the normal operating member 12b is not operating) (when the gate entry flag described later is OFF). Only when the game ball passes through the gate 13, a random number per normal symbol (a random number for determining whether the normal symbol is a hit or not (lottery)) and a random number per common symbol (to determine the type of common symbol) A random number), etc. (activated ball entering information) is obtained, a normal pattern hit determination is executed using the obtained random value (activated ball entered information), and based on the result of the normal pattern hit determination. The ordinary symbol fluctuation display of the contents is executed on the ordinary symbol display 53.

Further, a RAM clear switch 66 is mounted on the main control board 60. That is, the RAM clear switch 66 can be pressed from the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the RAM clear switch 66 pressed, it initializes the RAM 64 and the RAM 120 of the sub control board 100.

In addition, displays 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 . Furthermore, the main control board 60 has a first starting opening sensor 10b, a general winning opening sensor 11b, a second starting opening sensor 12c, a first big winning opening sensor 14c, and a second starting opening sensor 14c via a relay board 74. The big prize opening sensor 15c, the gate sensor 13a, and the specific area sensor 55a are electrically connected.

The first starting port sensor 10b detects the game ball that has entered the first starting port 10a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The general winning hole sensor 11b detects the game ball that has entered the general winning hole 11a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The second starting port sensor 12c detects the game ball that has entered the second starting port 12a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The first big winning hole sensor 14c detects the game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 14a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The second big winning hole sensor 15c detects the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The gate sensor 13a detects a game ball that has entered (passed through) the gate 13 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. When a game ball is detected by a sensor other than the gate sensor 13a among the aforementioned sensors 10b, 11b, 12c, 14c, 15c, and 13a, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for each sensor is established.

Here, in this embodiment, the prize ball for one detection by the first starting port sensor 10b (one ball entering the first starting port 10a) is determined to be "one", and The prize ball for one detection by the sensor 12c (one ball entering the second starting opening 12a) is determined to be "2", and the prize ball for one detection by the first big prize opening sensor 14c (one ball entering the second starting opening 12a) is determined to be "two". The prize ball for one ball entering the winning hole 14a) is determined to be "10", and one detection by the second big winning hole sensor 15c (one ball entering the second big winning hole 15a) The prize balls for each round are determined to be "10", and the prize balls for one detection by the general winning hole sensor 11b (one ball entering the general winning hole 11a) are determined to be "10 balls".

Further, the specific area sensor 55a detects a game ball passing through a specific area inside the second big winning device 15 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. Similarly, the non-specific area sensor 55b detects a game ball passing through a non-specific area inside the second big winning device 15 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60.

In addition, the main control board 60 is electrically connected to the second starting port solenoid 12d, the first big winning port solenoid 14d, the second big winning port solenoid 15d, and the distribution member solenoid 55c via the relay board 74. connected. The second starting port solenoid 12d is energized under the control of the main control board 60, and changes the normal operating member 12b from the ball entry blocking attitude to the ball entry allowing attitude. The first big prize opening solenoid 14d is excited based on the control of the main control board 60, and changes the first special operating member 14b from the ball entry blocking attitude to the ball entry allowing attitude. The second big prize opening solenoid 15d is excited based on the control of the main control board 60, and changes the second special operating member 15b from the ball entry blocking attitude to the ball entry allowing attitude. The distribution member solenoid 55c drives the distribution member 56 inside the second winning device 12 based on the control of the main control board 60.

A card unit 76, a rental ball payout device 80, and a prize ball payout device 400 (prize ball giving means) are electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a payout control board 73. The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and performs reading and writing of the balance on the prepaid card. The ball lending device 80 includes a ball lending motor 81 and a ball lending sensor 82. The ball rental motor 81 drives a member that puts out game balls as rental balls, and the ball rental sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been put out by the member to the main control via the payout control board 73. Output to the board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of rental balls put out by the rental ball payout device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73. When the ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76 has a balance greater than the minimum payout balance recorded, the ball lending device 80 is activated. A minimum unit number of rental balls is delivered to the batted ball supply tray 24.

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

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

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

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

The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4). Although the main control board 60 can send commands to the sub control board 100, the sub control board 100 cannot send commands to the main control board 60. In other words, communication between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 100 is unidirectional communication in which only transmission from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 100 is possible.

As shown in FIG. 4, a one-chip microcomputer for performance control (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer for performance control) 101 is mounted on the sub-control board 100. The production control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 110, a RAM 120, and an input/output circuit 103. The CPU 102 controls the performance along with the game. The ROM 110 stores various tables in addition to a computer program for the CPU 102 to control the effects. RAM 120 is used as a work memory when CPU 102 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 120 is provided with a first special symbol pending performance storage section 121, a second special symbol pending performance storage section 122, and a variation performance storage section 123.

The first special figure pending performance storage unit 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is used for storing the first start winning command output (transmitted) from the main control board 60. The starting winning information (random value, etc.) shown is stored. The first starting prize command is the starting winning information (jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, fluctuating pattern random number, reach random number, etc.) acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball enters the first starting port 10a. ).

On the other hand, the second special figure reservation effect storage section 122 has two storage areas consisting of first and second storage areas, and each storage area is used for the second starting prize that is output (transmitted) from the main control board 60. The starting winning information (random value, etc.) indicated by the command is stored. The second starting winning command is triggered by the game ball entering the second starting port 12a, and the starting winning information (jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, small winning type random number, fluctuation pattern This is a command that includes values such as random numbers and reach random numbers).

The variation performance storage unit 123 stores starting winning information (random value, etc.) indicated by the first starting winning command or the second starting winning command used for the variation of the changing performance pattern. The input/output circuit 103 transmits or receives data with each board connected to the sub-control board 100.

Further, a real-time clock (RTC) 124 is mounted on the sub-control board 100. The RTC 124 measures the current (current) date and time (date and time). For example, when power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from an external power supply device, the RTC 124 operates using that power, and when power is not being supplied from the external power supply device, the RTC 124 operates using a backup power circuit provided in the power supply board 70. It operates by power supplied from 71. Therefore, the RTC 124 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on or when the memory contents of the RAM 120 are cleared. Note that a backup power supply circuit that supplies power to the RTC 124 may be provided in the sub-control board 100. In the pachinko game machine 1, it is possible to execute a special performance based on the time measurement result by the RTC 124.

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

The board lamp 2a, the production button lamp 5c, the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, the top lamp 23c, and the movable body motor 23d are electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 via the lamp control board 79. The performance control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79. Then, the lamp control board 79 controls the light emission of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create rotational movement pattern data that determines the operating mode of the rotating reflector in the top lamp 23c, and transfers the rotational movement pattern data to the lamp control board 79. Send to. The lamp control board 79 then controls the drive of the movable motor 23d according to the received rotational movement pattern data.

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

Further, to the sub-control board 100, a production button detection switch 5a, a production lever push detection switch 6a, a production lever rotation detection switch 6b, a production button vibration motor 5b, and a production lever vibration motor 6c are electrically connected. has been done.

The performance button detection switch 5a outputs a signal indicating that the performance button 5 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100. Further, the production lever push detection switch 6a outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100. Further, the production lever rotation detection switch 6b outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been rotated to the sub-control board 100. On the other hand, the performance control microcomputer 101 changes the performance content of the button performance based on the signal input from the performance button detection switch 5a during the period of the button performance, which is a type of performance. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 receives input from the performance lever push detection switch 6a or the performance lever rotation detection switch 6b during a lever performance (lever performance that prompts the player to press or rotate), which is a type of performance. Based on the signal, changes are added to the content of the lever performance.

The performance button vibration motor 5b is a member that vibrates the performance button 5, and is housed inside the performance button 5. The production lever vibration motor 6c is a member that vibrates the production lever 6, and is provided at a portion in contact with the production lever 6 or inside the production lever 6. The ROM 110 stores operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the production button vibration motor 5b and operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the production lever vibration motor 6c. A performance control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from a ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance button 5 comes, and drives and controls the performance button vibration motor 5b based on the read operation pattern data. Further, the production control microcomputer 101 reads out operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the production timing for vibrating the production lever 6 comes, and drives and controls the production lever vibration motor 6c based on the read operation pattern data.

[Explanation of gaming status]
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

(Jackpot game state, small win state)
The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called 1-type 2-type mixed machine that combines the playability of each gaming machine conventionally called a 1-type pachinko machine and a 2-type pachinko machine. Here, the gameplay of a Type 1 Pachinko machine is something that creates a jackpot gaming state when a player wins in the jackpot determination (jackpot lottery) of the special figure hit determination triggered by the ball entering the starting slot. , The gameplay of the 2nd type pachinko machine is that when a ball enters the starting hole and the ball enters the starting hole, if a player wins in the small winning lottery (small winning lottery), the big winning hole is opened. The game is developed into a jackpot game state when the game ball that enters the ball passes through a specific area inside the jackpot. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, which is a 1st type and 2nd type mixing machine, when a jackpot is won in the special figure hit determination triggered by the ball entering the starting hole, a jackpot game state (hereinafter referred to as ``1st type jackpot state'') is established. ). In addition, in the special symbol winning judgment triggered by the ball entering the starting hole, if the jackpot judgment is a loss and the small hit judgment is a win (if you win the small hit), the large winning hole will be opened. A small winning state is generated, and only when a game ball that enters the big winning hole enters a specific area during this small winning state, a jackpot gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Type 2 jackpot state") develop into In addition, since the type 2 jackpot state develops from the small win state as mentioned above, the small win state is considered as one round, and the release (V hit state) that occurs after the ball enters a specific area will be considered from the second round onwards. Count as 1 round. That is, a type 2 jackpot state is formed by a small win state and a subsequent V win state. On the other hand, it is also possible to regard only the V winning state as a jackpot gaming state.

In this embodiment, in addition to the jackpot game state (type 1 jackpot state) based on the jackpot determination result by the special figure hit determination, there is a possibility that a small win state or a V win state (type 2 jackpot state) may occur. It is possible to aim the game ball to enter either the first big winning hole 14a or the second big winning hole 15a. Then, ten prize balls are paid out for each ball that enters either the first big winning hole 14a or the second big winning hole 15a. Therefore, it can be said that not only the jackpot game state but also the small win state is a state in which it is easy for the player to obtain prize balls (easily increase the number of balls he has).
The jackpot game state changes in the following order: an opening period, a continuous operation period during which multiple rounds (a period in which you can aim for a game ball to enter), and an ending period. During the round, the first special operation member 14b is actuated by driving the first big winning hole solenoid 14d to open the first big winning hole 14a. Here, in each round of the jackpot game state except for the first round of the type 2 jackpot state (small win state), the number of game balls that entered the first big prize opening 14a is a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 10 balls). ) or a predetermined open time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, whichever comes first, ends the round. In addition, in the jackpot game state, an interval time (round interval) is set between rounds, and the first jackpot 14a is set to remain closed at least during this interval time (the first jackpot is set so that the first jackpot 14a remains closed). The prize opening solenoid 14d is controlled to be inactive.

On the other hand, in a small winning state (advantageous small winning state, disadvantageous small winning state), the second big prize opening 15a is opened for a shorter opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds) than in other rounds, or The round end condition (basically, the elapse of the open time) is satisfied, whichever comes first is that the number of game balls that have entered the prize opening 15a reaches a predetermined upper limit number (a predetermined number of 10 balls or less). Terminate accordingly.
Here, the small winning states include a small winning state where the game ball passes through a specific area (hereinafter referred to as "advantageous small winning state"), and a small winning state where the gaming ball passes through a non-specific area (does not pass through the specific area). state (hereinafter referred to as "disadvantageous small winning state"). In addition, although the operation mode (operation start timing and operation end timing) of the distribution member 56 during the small hit state is constant, the operation mode (operation start timing and operation end timing) of the second special operation member 15b is changed. This causes an advantageous small win state and a disadvantageous small win state. That is, in the advantageous small winning state, the period during which a ball can enter the second large prize opening 15a (the period from when the second special operating member 15b starts operating to when it ends) is set to the period during which the distribution member 56 operates. Generate together. On the other hand, in the unfavorable small winning state, the period during which the ball can be entered in the second large prize opening 15a is generated so as to avoid the period during which the distribution member 56 operates.

(Time-saving gaming state, non-time-saving gaming state)
Below, each function of the general time-saving gaming state (special symbol fluctuation time shortening function, normal symbol fluctuation shortening function, second starting port 12a opening time extension function, second starting port 12a opening number increasing function) explain.
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment has a special symbol variation time shortening function, a normal symbol variation time shortening function, and a second starting port 12a opening time extension function among the functions described below. By operating these functions, a time-saving gaming state (an easy-to-enter state) that is different from a non-time-saving gaming state (a state in which it is difficult to enter a ball) is generated.

A game state in which the probability variation function of the display (normal symbols) on the normal symbol display 53 operates can be defined as a time-saving gaming state, and a gaming state in which the function does not operate can be defined as a non-time-saving gaming state. When this normal pattern probability variation function is activated, the winning probability of the normal pattern hit determination is improved compared to when it is not activated. As a result, in a state where the probability variation function of the normal symbol is activated, it is possible to increase the frequency with which the normal operating member 12b operates and the second starting port 12a opens.
However, the pachinko game machine 1 (game control microcomputer 61) of this embodiment does not have a probability variation function for normal symbols. On the other hand, it is also possible to have this function.
In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment has a probability variation function (improving the winning probability of special symbol hit determination) for each display (special symbol) on the first special symbol display 51 and the second special symbol display 52. There is no gaming state (so-called "probability variable gaming state") in which the jackpot probability is higher than normal (low probability state). On the other hand, it may be possible to generate a probability variable game state in which a probability variation function of a special symbol is activated. In addition, in this case, the variable probability gaming state may be caused to occur simultaneously with the time saving gaming state.

A game state in which the special symbol variation time shortening function operates can be defined as a time-saving gaming state, and a gaming state in which the function does not operate can be defined as a non-time-saving gaming state. When the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated, a short variation time is more likely to be selected as the special symbol variation time compared to when it is not activated. As a result, in a state where the special symbol fluctuation time shortening function is activated, for example, the frequency at which the result of the special symbol fluctuation display is derived can be increased, and the playing time until a jackpot game state etc. occurs can be shortened. It is possible. In addition, since the special figure reservation is consumed at a faster pace, effective ball entry into the starting hole (special figure reservation) is more likely to occur, so it is possible to realize smooth game progress.
Further, the game state in which the normal symbol variation time reduction function operates can be set as a time-saving game state, and the game state in which the function does not operate can be set as a non-time-saving game state. When the normal symbol variation time shortening function is activated, the normal symbol variation time becomes shorter than when it is not activated. The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment has this function, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds (30000ms) when the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated, and when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated. In the current state, it is set to 0.1 seconds (100ms). On the other hand, the normal symbol variation time shortening function may not be provided.
Furthermore, a gaming state in which at least one of the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function for the second starting port 12a operates can be defined as a time-saving gaming state, and the gaming state in which the function does not operate can be defined as a non-time-saving gaming state. . When the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed as a predetermined normal symbol, an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 12a is opened and closed in an operation pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening time of the second starting port 12a in this auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time saving game state due to the opening time extension function. In addition, the number of openings of the second starting port 12a in this auxiliary game is greater than that in the non-time saving game state due to the opening number increasing function. Therefore, under a situation where the opening time extension function or the opening frequency increasing function is activated, the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 12a is increased. As a result, the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls becomes high, so the player can aim for a big hit (or a small win) without significantly reducing the number of game balls he has.

In this way, the variable time shortening function for special symbols and normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increasing function for the second starting opening 12a reduce the frequency of game balls entering the second starting opening 12a. This is a support function to enhance the performance. Among these, especially regarding the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function regarding the operation of the normal operating member 12b (driving the second starting port solenoid 12d), the control for operating at least one of these functions is referred to as "electrical support control". ” sometimes happens.

The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment can operate the special symbol fluctuation time shortening function, the normal symbol fluctuation time shortening function, and the opening time extension function of the second starting port 12a among the above functions, As the gaming state, a non-time-saving gaming state in which these three functions do not operate together, and a time-saving gaming state in which these three functions operate together can be generated. However, the time-saving gaming state may be any state in which at least one function is activated; for example, in addition to or in place of at least one of the above three functions, it may be a gaming state in which a probability fluctuation function of normal symbols is activated. Good too.

In addition, the "time saving game state" in this embodiment is a state in which electric support control is performed (by the open time extension function), and the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls is high, so the "high base state (advantageous It can be rephrased as "gaming state)". On the other hand, the "non-time-saving gaming state" can be rephrased as a "low base state (normal gaming state)" in contrast to the high base state described above.

Here, the conditions for granting the time-saving gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 include, for example, that the jackpot gaming state (type 1 jackpot state) based on the determination of a predetermined jackpot symbol (special symbol) ends; The jackpot gaming state (type 2 jackpot state) based on the game ball passing through a specific area in the small winning state when the small winning symbol (special symbol) is determined ends, and the predetermined time saving symbol (special symbol) is terminated. It is possible to set that the special symbol variation display based on the result of the special symbol hit determination when the special symbol is determined ends, etc. In this embodiment, a time-saving gaming state may be given after the end of the jackpot gaming state (type 1 jackpot state, type 2 jackpot state) based on the determination of the jackpot symbol or small winning state, and also based on the determination of the time-saving symbol. A time-saving gaming state may be granted.
In addition, the conditions for ending the time-saving gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 include, for example, that the special pattern variation display be performed a predetermined number of times, that the regular pattern variation display be performed a predetermined number of times, and that the A jackpot is determined and the corresponding special pattern variation display ends (the jackpot game state starts) until a predetermined number of special pattern variation displays (or a predetermined number of regular pattern variation displays) are executed. The small win of the predetermined number of times is determined and the corresponding special feature is executed until the predetermined number of special pattern fluctuation displays (or the predetermined number of regular pattern fluctuation displays) are executed. A predetermined small winning symbol (special symbol) is created between the end of the symbol fluctuation display (the start of the small winning state) and the execution of a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays (regular symbol fluctuation display). It is possible to set that the corresponding special figure fluctuation display ends (the small winning state starts) when the corresponding special figure fluctuation display is determined.

Here, in this embodiment, two types of time-saving game states are provided, and the types of special symbols serving as starting conditions (granting conditions) are different from each other, and the decision probabilities for multiple types of small winning symbols ( In other words, the determining ratios of the advantageous small winning state and the disadvantageous small winning state are different (note that the ending conditions are the same). In the following explanation, the time-saving gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player among the two types of time-saving gaming states will be referred to as "time-saving 1" (first time-saving gaming state), and the more advantageous time-saving gaming state will be referred to as "time-saving 2". ” (second time-saving game state). In addition, when expressing time saving 1 and time saving 2 without distinction, the names "time saving game state" or "time saving" are used.
Note that the conditions for granting and ending the time-saving gaming state in this embodiment will be described later (see the determination table in FIGS. 6 and 7).

[Main judgment table]
Next, the main determination tables referred to by the game control microcomputer 61 of the pachinko game machine 1 will be explained.

(Accuracy judgment table T1)
The win/fail determination table T1 shown in FIG. 5(a) is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing the special figure hit determination (big hit determination, small hit determination). The win/fail determination table T1 is configured by associating the type of special figure hit determination (which corresponds to the first special figure or the second special figure) and the jackpot random number value. The jackpot random number value is a value generated by the jackpot random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot random number counter operates and a jackpot random number value is generated. The jackpot random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. The jackpot random number counter of the pachinko game machine 1 counts a total of 65,536 values from 0 to 65,535. In other words, a total of 65,536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65,535 can be generated.

In the success/failure determination table T1, random jackpot numbers (0 to 65535) for determining the winning of the first special symbol are assigned to each determination result of jackpot/loss. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot if the jackpot random number value obtained from the jackpot random number counter is within the range of 0 to 327, and if it is a value other than 0 to 327 (328 to 65535) out of 0 to 65535. If so, it is determined that it is not a jackpot, that is, a loss.
In addition, in the success/failure determination table T1, random jackpot numbers (0 to 65535) for determining the winning of the second special symbol are assigned to each determination result of jackpot, small win, and loss. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot if the obtained jackpot random number value is within the range of 0 to 327, and if it is other than 0 to 327 (328 to 65535) among 0 to 65535. , it is determined that it is not a jackpot, that is, a loss. However, among the jackpot random numbers that are determined to be a loss (not a jackpot), if the value is within the range of 328 to 2312, it is determined to be a small win. In other words, the probability of being judged as a jackpot is the same between the winning judgment of the first special drawing and the winning judgment of the second special drawing, but if it is judged that it is not a jackpot, the judgment of the second special drawing is a small winning. The winning probability is much higher than that of a jackpot. In addition, in this embodiment, since the first special pattern is not determined to be a small hit, the second special pattern is not determined to be a small hit compared to the first special pattern. There is a very high probability that

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment uses the above-mentioned jackpot random value under the control of the game control microcomputer 61 (special figure hit determination) to perform a sudden time-saving game (time-saving game that shifts without going through the jackpot game state). A decision is made as to whether or not a sudden time saving will occur. The game control microcomputer 61 suddenly performs a time-saving propriety determination to determine whether or not to cause a time-saving game state when determining a special symbol win for the second special symbol. Here, the "sudden time saving" refers to the so-called "c time saving", which is a time saving gaming state that transitions without causing the first big prize opening 14a and the second big prize opening 15a to be opened. be.
FIG. 5(b) shows the contents of the sudden time saving appropriateness determination table T1b that is referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 executes the sudden time saving appropriateness determination. In the sudden time saving judgment table T1b, jackpot random numbers (29848 to 65535) in the range that results in a loss in the jackpot judgment/small hit judgment for the second special symbol are assigned to each sudden time saving/loss judgment result. Specifically, among the jackpot random numbers, values in the range of 29848 to 47692 are suddenly allocated to time saving (judgment result that gives time saving gaming status), and the remaining values in the range of 47693 to 65535 are assigned to lose (time saving gaming). (no status is assigned).
In addition, regarding the allocation of the jackpot random value to sudden time saving/loss, the allocation is such that it is possible to win sudden time saving during the time saving gaming state (specifically, the sudden time saving judgment is in the non-time saving gaming state and the time saving gaming state). (The allocation is the same in both cases), but in reality, even if you suddenly win a time-saving game while in a time-saving game state, a new time-saving game state will be generated because you are already in a time-saving game state. This will not happen (the game will not be updated to a new time-saving gaming state in response to the sudden winning of the time-saving game). That is, the game control microcomputer 61 can suddenly decide to shorten the time when making a special figure hit determination for the second special figure (sudden time-saving appropriateness determination) during a non-time-saving gaming state; Accordingly, it is configured to be able to enter the time saving gaming state (in this embodiment, time saving 1) without going through the jackpot gaming state.

(Jackpot type determination table T2, T3)
The jackpot type determination tables T2 and T3 shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b) are referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 executes the jackpot type determination when a jackpot is determined in the special figure hit determination. This is a table where The jackpot type determination table is configured by associating a predetermined number of jackpot type random values for each jackpot type (jackpot symbol type). The jackpot type random number value is a value generated by the jackpot type random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot type random number counter operates and a jackpot type random number value is generated. The jackpot type random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the jackpot type random number counter counts a total of 100 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 99. In other words, a total of 100 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 99 can be generated.

Here, as the first special symbol among the special symbols, there are two types of jackpot symbols 1-1 and 1-2 that indicate a jackpot (that a jackpot gaming state occurs), and a jackpot symbol 1-1, 1-2 that indicates a jackpot, a small win, or a sudden time saving. At least one type of losing symbol is set to indicate that. Regarding the first special symbol, the small winning symbol that indicates a small win (a small winning state occurs) and the time saving symbol that indicates a sudden time saving win (a time saving gaming state occurs) are set. It has not been. If it is determined to be a jackpot in the special pattern hit determination of the first special pattern, the jackpot symbol (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot type determination table T2 shown in FIG. 6(a), and by determining this jackpot symbol, The type of jackpot gaming state and the type of subsequent gaming state are determined. In each jackpot game state, the upper limit of the opening time of the first jackpot 14a in each round is set to 30 seconds.

The special pattern hit judgment of the first special pattern is a jackpot judgment result, and when determining the jackpot type of the first special pattern, if the jackpot type random number is within the range of 0 to 79 (80%), it is considered a jackpot pattern. "Jackpot symbol 1-1" is determined, 3-round jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot gaming state (number of rounds), and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is set to time saving 1 (disadvantageous time saving gaming state). It is determined. In this case, time saving 1 ends when the occurrence of the jackpot game state is determined, the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times, or the occurrence of the first small win state is determined. .
In addition, if the jackpot type random number is within the range of 80 to 99 (20%), "jackpot symbol 1-2" is determined as the jackpot symbol, and 3-round jackpot is determined as the jackpot game state type (number of rounds). It is determined that the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state will be time saving 2 (advantageous time saving gaming state). In this case, time saver 2 is the same as time saver 1: the occurrence of the jackpot game state is determined, the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times, or the occurrence of the first small win state is determined. Terminate accordingly.

On the other hand, the second special symbol among the special symbols is two types of jackpot symbols 2-1 and 2-2, which indicate that a jackpot has been won (a jackpot gaming state occurs), and a small jackpot symbol 2-1 and 2-2 that indicate a small win (a small win state). 3 types of small winning symbols a, b, and c indicating that the winning occurs in a time saving manner, at least one type of time saving symbol indicating that a sudden winning has occurred, and at least one type of losing symbol indicating that it is not a jackpot or small win. The design is set. That is, unlike the first special symbol, the second special symbol is set with a small winning symbol or a time saving symbol. Note that only one type of time-saving symbols is set, and time-saving 1 is associated with the time-saving game state to be generated (the determination table for determining the time-saving symbol is not shown).
If it is determined to be a jackpot in the special pattern hit determination of the second special pattern, the jackpot symbol (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot type determination table T2 shown in FIG. 6(b), and by determining this jackpot symbol, The type of jackpot gaming state and the type of subsequent gaming state are determined. In addition, in the jackpot game state, the upper limit of the opening time of the first jackpot 14a in each round is set to 30 seconds.

In this embodiment, when the special pattern hit determination of the second special pattern is a jackpot determination result, if the jackpot type random value is within the range of 0 to 19 (20%), the jackpot symbol is "Jackpot symbol 2- 1'' is determined, a 10-round jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot game state (number of rounds), and it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game state is time saving 1 (disadvantageous time saving gaming state). In this case, time saving 1 ends when the occurrence of the jackpot game state is determined, the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times, or the occurrence of the first small win state is determined. .
In addition, if the special pattern hit judgment of the second special pattern is a jackpot and the jackpot type random number is within the range of 20 to 99 (80%), "jackpot pattern 2-2" is determined as the jackpot pattern. , 10-round jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot game state (number of rounds), and it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game state is time saving 2 (advantageous time saving gaming state). In this case, time saving 2 ends when the occurrence of the jackpot game state is determined, the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times, or the occurrence of the first small win state is determined. .
In this way, when the special symbol winning determination of the second special symbol becomes a jackpot determination result, a transition is made to a different time-saving gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the difference in the jackpot symbols. Here, between Time Saving 1 and Time Saving 2, the determination ratio of advantageous small hits and disadvantageous small hits when determining the type of small hit in the special pattern hit judgment for the second special pattern (small winning judgment described later) is different. ing. In other words, the time saving 2 is because it is easy to derive a judgment result that causes an advantageous small hit state in the special pattern hit judgment for the second special pattern, and it is easy to develop into a type 2 jackpot state when the game ball passes through a specific area. , it is more advantageous for the player than time saving 1. However, in this embodiment, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by the player even in a disadvantageous small winning state. Note that the end conditions for Time Saving 1 and Time Saving 2 are the same.

(Small hit type determination table)
The small hit type determination table T4 shown in FIG. 7 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when determining the type of small win when it is determined that it is a small win. The small winning type determination table T4 is configured by associating a predetermined number of small winning type random values for each small winning type (small winning symbol type). The small winning type random number value is a value generated by the small winning type random number counter. A computer program for operating the small winning type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the small winning type random number counter operates to generate a small winning type random number value. The small hit type random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the small win type random number counter counts a total of 100 values from 0 to 99. In other words, a total of 100 small winning type random values from 0 to 99 can be generated. In this embodiment, as described above, three types of small winning symbols are set: "small winning symbol a", "small winning symbol b", and "small winning symbol c". This small winning symbol determines the type of small winning state (advantageous small winning state or disadvantageous small winning state) to be generated.
In the advantageous small winning state, the second big prize opening 15a is opened for a predetermined time (1.8 seconds), and during the opening time, the distribution member 56 is operated and the ball enters the second big winning hole 15a. Guide the game ball to a specific area. In addition, in the unfavorable small winning state, the second big prize opening 15a is opened for a predetermined time (1.8 seconds), but the distribution member 56 does not operate during the opening time, and the second big prize opening 15a is opened. The entered game ball is guided to a non-specific area. Therefore, a game ball that enters the second large prize opening 15a in an unfavorable small winning state does not pass through the specific area, while a gaming ball that enters the second large winning opening 15a in an advantageous small winning state does not pass through the specific area. With this as an opportunity, the advantageous small winning state develops into a type 2 jackpot state (big winning gaming state) (transfers to the V winning state). The upper limit of the opening time of the second big prize opening 15a in each round of this type 2 jackpot state (V winning state after the 2nd round) is set to 30 seconds as in the type 1 jackpot state.

The game control microcomputer 61 generates an advantageous small winning state (a small winning state in which the game ball entering the second large prize opening 15a can pass through a specific area) by determining the small winning pattern a and the small winning pattern b. decide to do so. On the other hand, by determining the small winning symbol c, it is decided to cause an unfavorable small winning state (a small winning state in which the game ball entering the second large prize opening 15a cannot pass through a specific area).
When the small winning symbol a or the small winning symbol b is determined, the game state after the end of the V winning state is different when the game ball passes through a specific area during the advantageous small winning state, and the small winning symbol a is If it is determined, time saving 1 (disadvantageous time saving gaming state), and if small winning symbol b is determined, time saving 2 (disadvantageous time saving gaming state). Although time saving 1 and time saving 2 have the same ending conditions (the number of special symbol changes is 100 times, the number of small hits is 1), time saving 2 is more advantageous as a small hit state than time saving 1. The probability of determining the state is set high.

Here, the determination probability of the small winning symbol a, small winning symbol b, and small winning symbol c in the small winning type determination by the game control microcomputer 61 is determined according to the gaming state.
Specifically, when a small hit judgment result is derived in the special figure hit judgment of the second special figure during the non-time saving gaming state or during the time saving 1, if the small winning type random value is within the range of 0 to 14. If there is (15%), the small winning symbol a is determined as the small winning symbol. Further, if the small win type random number value is within the range of 15 to 19 (5%), small win symbol b is determined as the small win symbol. Further, if the small win type random number value is within the range of 20 to 99 (80%), the small win symbol c is determined as the small win symbol.
In addition, when a small hit judgment result is derived in the special figure hit judgment of the second special figure in Time Saving 2, if the small hit type random value is within the range of 0 to 19 (20%), the small hit A small winning symbol a is determined as the symbol. Further, if the small win type random number value is within the range of 20 to 79 (60%), small win symbol b is determined as the small win symbol. Furthermore, if the small win type random number value is within the range of 80 to 99 (20%), the small win symbol c is determined as the small win symbol.

(Reach judgment table)
The reach determination table T5 shown in FIG. 8(a) is related to the determination of the special pattern fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol by the game control microcomputer 61. This is a table that is referred to when deciding whether to use a loss-likelihood fluctuation pattern. In addition, the reach determination table T6 shown in FIG. 8(b) is related to the determination of the special pattern fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol by the game control microcomputer 61, and the special pattern fluctuation in which the reach (losing reach) appears. This is a table that is referred to when determining whether to use a pattern (loss-likelihood variation pattern). These reach determination tables T5 and T6 are configured by associating the reach random value generated by the reach random number counter with the gaming state. In this embodiment, the reach random number counter counts a total of 256 values from 0 to 255. That is, the reach random number counter can generate a total of 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 255. A computer program for operating the reach random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the reach random number counter operates to generate a reach random number value.

It should be noted that the reach refers to the performance symbol that indicates the result of special symbol hit determination among the plurality of performance symbol groups (left performance symbol 7L, middle performance symbol 7C, right performance symbol 7R) that are variably displayed on the performance display device 7. If the production symbol group corresponding to the remaining one production symbol in the combination is not displayed in a stopped state (temporary stop display, stationary display), and the production symbol that is not displayed in a stopped state is displayed in a stopped state, the jackpot will be won. A combination of performance symbols indicating whether or not the game is played will be constructed. For example, when one of the combinations of jackpot effect symbols is "777", "7" is stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 7L in the left effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 7R is displayed in the right effect image display area. "7" is displayed in a stopped state, and the medium effect symbol 7C is not displayed in a stopped state (temporary stop display, stationary display) in the medium effect symbol display area (scrolling display or switching display). It is in reach condition.
In addition, the above-mentioned "stop display (temporary stop display, stationary display)" is a display state in which the production design remains within the display area but does not stand still. It conceptually includes the state of repeating. On the other hand, the "determined display" of the performance symbols is a state in which the combination of the statically displayed performance symbols is displayed in a still state, and indicates that the variable display has ended.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the case where the winning judgment for the first special drawing is made in a non-time-saving gaming state and results in a loss, if the reach random value is in the range of 0 to 27, , it is determined that there is a reach (that is, it is set as a losing reach variation pattern), and if it is otherwise, it is determined that there is no reach (that is, that it is set as a normal variation pattern in which no reach appears). On the other hand, in the time-saving gaming state (time-saving 1, time-saving 2), if the first special symbol is determined to be a hit and the result is a loss, the reach random value is within the range of 0 to 255. Even if it is a value, it is determined that there is no reach (that is, a normal fluctuation pattern in which no reach appears) is determined. In other words, if the first special symbol hit determination is made in the time-saving gaming state and the determination result is a loss, a variable performance in which a reach is not appeared is always executed, and a fluctuation performance in which a reach is appeared is not executed. (Reach can only appear in variable effects that result in a jackpot).
As shown in FIG. 8(b), if the second special symbol hit determination results in a loss, regardless of whether the gaming state at that time is a time-saving gaming state or a non-time-saving gaming state. First, even if the reach random value is any value in the range of 0 to 255, no reach (that is, a normal variation pattern in which no reach appears) is determined. In other words, if the second special pattern is judged to be a hit and the result is a loss, a variable effect in which a reach is not displayed is always executed, and a variable effect in which a reach is appeared is never executed. (Reach can only appear in variable performances that result in big or small wins).
As described above, in this embodiment, the loss reach variation pattern is determined as the special symbol variation pattern when the special symbol hit determination results in a loss determination result, based on the first special symbol performed during the non-time-saving gaming state. This is limited only to the case of determining the special figure fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display, and in other cases, the normal fluctuation pattern in which no reach appears is determined.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern selection table)
The special figure variation pattern selection table T7 shown in FIG. 9(a) is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when determining the special figure variation pattern regarding the variable display of the first special figure. Moreover, the special figure variation pattern selection table T8 shown in FIG. 9(b) is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when determining the special figure variation pattern regarding the variable display of the second special figure. The special figure fluctuation pattern selection tables T7 and T8 include random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, small hit type random numbers, and reach random numbers (judgment results of jackpot determination, small hit determination, and reach determination), and fluctuation pattern random values. The types of special pattern fluctuation patterns are divided according to the gaming state and the number of reserved special patterns at the time of the special pattern hit determination. The special figure variation pattern includes information such as the variation time of the special figure variation display and the contents of the variation effect (variable effect pattern). In addition, the variation production patterns shown in the special figure variation pattern selection tables T7 and T8 are the rough types (production contents) of the variation production determined in accordance with the special figure variation patterns, and are listed for reference. .

The fluctuation pattern random number value is a value generated by the fluctuation pattern random number counter. A computer program for operating the variable pattern random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the variable pattern random number counter operates to generate a variable pattern random number value. The variable pattern random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the variation pattern random number counter counts a total of 100 values from 0 to 99. In other words, a total of 100 variation pattern random values from 0 to 99 can be generated.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), if the special symbol hit determination for the first special symbol is performed in a non-time-saving gaming state and the determination result is a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern will be disturbed regardless of the number of reserved special symbols. If the numerical value is within the range of 0 to 94, the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected, and if the value is within the range of 95 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P1 is 70 seconds (70,000ms), and the variation time of the special figure variation pattern P2 is 30 seconds (30,000ms). The variable effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variable pattern P1 is associated with the content of displaying the SP ready-to-reach state that has developed from the ready-to-reach state. The variable effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variable pattern P2 is associated with the content of displaying the normal reach. On the other hand, if the first special symbol hit determination is made in a non-time-saving gaming state and results in a loss, and if the reach determination results in a reach, the fluctuation pattern random value If it is within the range of 0 to 4, the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected, while if the variation pattern random value is within the range of 5 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P3 is 70 seconds (70,000ms), and the variation time of the special figure variation pattern P4 is 30 seconds (30,000ms). The variable effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variable pattern P3 is associated with the content of displaying the SP ready-to-reach state that has developed from the ready-to-reach state. The variable effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variable pattern P4 is associated with the content of displaying the normal reach. In addition, if the special symbol hit determination for the first special symbol is performed in a non-time-saving gaming state and the result is a loss, and if the reach determination results in no reach, there is a normal fluctuation pattern in which no reach appears. is selected. In this case, if the number of special symbols on hold is 0 to 2, special symbol fluctuation pattern P5 with a variation time of 10 seconds (10,000ms) is selected, and if the number of special symbols on hold is 3 or 4, the variation pattern P5 is selected. A special figure fluctuation pattern P6 having a time of 5 seconds (5,000ms) is selected. The performance contents of normal fluctuation (non-reach and loss fluctuation) are associated with the fluctuation performance patterns corresponding to these special figure fluctuation patterns P5 and P6.

In addition, if the special pattern hit determination for the first special pattern is performed in the time-saving gaming state and the result is a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern random number will be within the range of 0 to 99, regardless of the number of reserved special symbols. Regardless of the value, the special figure fluctuation pattern P7 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P7 is 5 seconds (50,000ms), and is associated with the content of displaying the SP reach that has evolved from the reach state. On the other hand, if the first special symbol hit determination is made in the time-saving gaming state and results in a loss, the reach determination will not determine that there is a reach, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern will not be determined. A normal variation pattern in which reach does not appear is selected. In this case, if the number of special drawings on hold is 0 or 1, the normal fluctuation pattern P8 with a fluctuation time of 5 seconds (5,000ms) is selected, and if the number of special drawings on hold is 2 to 4, the fluctuation time A normal fluctuation pattern P9 in which the time is 2.5 seconds (2,500ms) is selected. The performance contents of normal fluctuation (non-reach and loss fluctuation) are associated with the fluctuation performance patterns corresponding to these special figure fluctuation patterns P8 and P9.

As shown in FIG. 9(b), if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is performed in a non-time-saving gaming state and the determination result is a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern will change regardless of the number of reserved special symbols. Regardless of the random number value within the range of 0 to 99, the special figure fluctuation pattern P10 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P10 is 50 seconds (50,000ms), and is associated with the content of displaying the SP reach that has evolved from the reach state.
In addition, if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is performed in a non-time-saving gaming state and the determination result is a small hit (any of the small winning symbol a, small winning symbol b, and small winning symbol c as the special symbol) (in the case where it is determined), regardless of the number of reserved special figures, the special figure variation pattern P11 is selected even if the variation pattern random value is any value within the range of 0 to 99. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P11 is 50 seconds (50,000ms), and is associated with the production content of SP reach (for small wins) developed from the reach state.
Furthermore, if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is made in a non-time-saving gaming state and suddenly becomes a time-saving determination result (when a time-saving symbol is determined as a special symbol), the number of special symbols reserved Regardless, the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected no matter what value the variation pattern random number value is within the range of 0 to 99. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P12 is 50 seconds (50,000ms), and is associated with the production content of SP reach, which has developed from the reach state (suddenly for time saving).
On the other hand, if the first special pattern hit judgment is made and the judgment result is a loss, the reach judgment will not determine that there is a reach, and the reach will not appear as a special pattern fluctuation pattern. A normal variation pattern is selected. In this case, if the number of special drawings on hold is 0 or 1, the normal fluctuation pattern P13 with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds (5,000ms) is selected, and if the number of special drawings on hold is 2 to 4, the fluctuation time A normal fluctuation pattern P14 in which the time is 2.5 seconds (2,500ms) is selected. The performance contents of normal fluctuation (non-reach and loss fluctuation) are associated with the fluctuation performance patterns corresponding to these special figure fluctuation patterns P13 and P14.

In addition, if the special figure hit determination for the second special figure is performed in the time-saving gaming state and the result is a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern random number is within the range of 0 to 99 regardless of the number of reserved special figures. Regardless of the value, the special figure fluctuation pattern P15 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P15 is 50 seconds (50,000ms), and is associated with the content of displaying the SP reach that has evolved from the reach state.
In addition, if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is performed in the time-saving gaming state and the result is a small hit (any of the small winning symbol a, small winning symbol b, and small winning symbol c as the special symbol) is determined), the special figure fluctuation pattern P16 is selected regardless of the number of reserved special figures, and even if the fluctuation pattern random value is any value within the range of 0 to 99. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P16 is 50 seconds (50,000ms), and is associated with the content of SP reach (for small wins) developed from the reach state.
On the other hand, if the second special symbol hit determination is made in the time-saving gaming state and results in a loss, the reach determination will not determine that there is a reach, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern A normal variation pattern in which reach does not appear is selected. In this case, if the number of special drawings on hold is 0 or 1, the normal fluctuation pattern P17 with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds (5,000ms) is selected, and if the number of special drawings on hold is 2 to 4, the fluctuation time A normal fluctuation pattern P18 in which the time is 2.5 seconds (2,500ms) is selected. The performance contents of normal fluctuation (non-reach and loss fluctuation) are associated with the fluctuation performance patterns corresponding to these special figure fluctuation patterns P17 and P18.

(Normal symbol validity judgment table)
The normal symbol correctness determination table T9 shown in FIG. 10 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing the normal symbol correctness determination. The normal symbol propriety determination table T9 is configured by associating the random number value per common symbol with the determination result of the determination of winning a regular symbol. The random number value per ordinary figure is a value generated by a random number counter per ordinary figure. A computer program for operating the random number counter per regular symbol is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the random number counter per regular symbol operates and a random number value per regular symbol is generated. The random number counter per common figure may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. The random number counter per normal figure of the pachinko game machine 1 counts a total of 65,536 values from 0 to 65,535. In other words, a total of 65,536 random numbers from 0 to 65,535 can be generated per common map.

A total of 60,000 values from 0 to 59,999 are set in the normal symbol correctness determination table T9 as the winning random number value for determining the normal symbol. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that the random value per normal figure obtained from the random number counter for a normal figure is a value within the range of 0 to 59999, and determines that it is a normal figure win. If there is, it is determined that the winning pattern is not normal, that is, it is a loss.

(Type determination table per ordinary map)
The ordinary figure per type determination table T10 shown in FIG. 11 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when determining the operation pattern of the ordinary operation member 12b. In the normal pattern winning type determination table T10, a normal pattern random number value is distributed for each winning pattern of the normal pattern, and each winning pattern is associated with an operation pattern of the normal operating member 12b. Note that the operation pattern of the normal operation member 12b includes information on the opening time of the second starting port 12a (the operation time of the normal operation member 12b).

The type random number value per ordinary figure is a value generated by the type random number counter per ordinary figure. A computer program for operating the type random number counter per ordinary figure is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the type random number counter per ordinary figure operates to generate the type random number value per ordinary figure. generate. The general pattern per type random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the type random number counter per ordinary figure counts a total of 233 values from 0 to 232. In other words, it is possible to generate a total of 233 type random values for each ordinary figure from 0 to 232.

Here, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, two types of operation patterns, a first operation pattern FS1 and a second operation pattern FS2, are set as operation patterns of the normal operation member 12b. Among these, the first operation pattern FS1 is an operation pattern in which the second starting port solenoid 12d is energized for 36 ms (during 36 ms, the normal operating member 12b is operated to open the second starting port 12a). . On the other hand, the second operation pattern FS2 is an operation pattern in which the second starting port solenoid 12d is energized for 5800 ms (the normal operating member 12b is operated to open the second starting port 12a for 5800 ms). .

As shown in FIG. 11, if the normal pattern hit determination performed in the non-time-saving gaming state results in a winning result, no matter which value the normal pattern hit type random number value is from 0 to 232. , the symbol hz1 is determined as the winning symbol of the normal symbol, and the first operating pattern FS1 is selected as the operating pattern. In other words, in the non-time-saving gaming state, when a winning determination is made in the winning determination triggered by the passing of the game ball to the gate 13, the first operation pattern FS1 is always (100%). Even if the hit determination results in a hit determination, the second starting port 12a is only opened for a short time.

On the other hand, if the normal pattern hit determination performed in the time-saving gaming state results in a winning result, no matter which value the normal pattern per type random number is between 0 and 232, the normal pattern The symbol hz2 is determined as the winning symbol, and the second operating pattern FS2 is selected as the operating pattern. In other words, in the time-saving gaming state, if a winning result is determined in the winning judgment triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 13, the second operation pattern FS2 is always (100%). When the determination is a hit, the second starting port 12a is opened for a long time.

As described above, the game control microcomputer 61 determines a plurality of types of operation patterns of the normal operation member 12b based on different decision probabilities between the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state. Here, the game control microcomputer 61 can be controlled to determine an operation pattern (second operation pattern FS2) in which the opening time of the second starting port 12a is longer with a higher probability in the time-saving game state than in the non-time-saving game state. , corresponds to the electric support control (based on the open time extension function) described above.

[Main processing of the game control microcomputer 61]
Next, the main processes executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be explained with reference to the drawings.

(Main side main control processing)
First, the contents of the main-side main control processing will be explained with reference to FIG.
When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out a computer program for main control processing from the ROM 63 and executes it. The game control microcomputer 61 first performs initial settings (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1). This initial setting includes, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU 62 settings, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: Interrupt Performs settings such as time management circuit) and resets various flags, counters, timers, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interrupt prohibition (S2) and executes normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S3). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the above-mentioned jackpot random value, jackpot type random value, small hit type random value, reach random value, fluctuation pattern random value, random value per common symbol, and random value per common symbol type random value. The initial value of each random number counter that generates is updated by adding "1" to each initial value. When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is incremented by "1" again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed randomly. Alternatively, the count value of each random number counter may be updated by adding a value of "2" or more. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. If this hardware random number is used, there is no need for software to update the random number (S3).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interrupt permission (S4). While interrupts are enabled, main side timer interrupt processing (S5) can be executed. The main side timer interrupt process (S5) is executed based on an interrupt pulse inputted to the CPU 62 at a period of 4 ms, for example. In other words, it is executed at a 4ms cycle. Then, after the main side timer interrupt process (S5) ends and before the next main side timer interrupt process (S5) starts, the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) Initial value update processing for various counters is executed. Note that if an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 in the interrupt disabled state, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) will not start immediately, but will start after interrupt permission (S4) is executed. Ru.

(Main side timer interrupt processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) will be explained.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 100, the payout control board 73, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input process, various sensors attached to the pachinko game machine 1 (first starting hole sensor 10b, second starting hole sensor 12c, gate sensor 13a, first big winning hole sensor 14c, second big winning hole Each detection signal detected by the sensor 15c, specific area sensor 55a, general winning hole sensor 11b, etc.) is read. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a timer update process (S12). In this timer update process, a subtraction counter operating as a timer is updated (subtracted). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes k control processing (S13). In this prize ball control process, a payout command for paying out a prize ball according to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 based on the detection signals of various sensors read in the input process (S11). The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S14). This normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process in FIG. In other words, the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter is performed during the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S5) and during the other period (after the end of the main side timer interrupt process (S5), the update process of the next main side timer This is performed both during the period until the interrupt processing (S5) is started.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 sequentially executes a sensor detection process (S15), a normal operation process (S16), a special symbol standby process (S17), and a special symbol related process (S18), which will be described later. The process (S19) is executed to end the main side timer interrupt process. Other processes (S19) include an abnormality determination process for determining whether an abnormal state has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the abnormality determination process includes an unauthorized ball entry detection process that detects an illegally entered ball, a magnetic detection process that detects illegal magnetism, a door opening process that detects opening of the front frame 18 or the inner frame, and an illegal radio wave detection process. There is radio wave detection processing, shock detection processing that detects shock (vibration), etc. In addition, in other processes, the first special figure reservation display 51a is controlled to display the number based on the first special figure reservation number, and the second special figure reservation is controlled based on the second special figure reservation number. The display 52a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62, the processes of S2 to S4 of the main control process on the main side are repeatedly executed, and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms later), the main side timer interrupt is executed again. Input processing (S5) is executed. In the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process executed again, the commands etc. set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S5) are output to a predetermined board. .

(Design sensor detection processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the symbol sensor detection process (S15) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (S30). That the game ball has passed through the gate 13 is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (S30: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a gate passing process (S31). In this gate passing process, it is determined whether the gate entry flag is ON or OFF. This gate entry flag is ON during the period from when the game ball passes through the gate 13 until the corresponding normal pattern fluctuation display ends (in the case of a normal pattern, until the operation of the normal operating member 12b ends). This is the flag to be used. As mentioned above, since this embodiment does not have a memory unit that stores the activation hold of normal symbols, the state of the gate entry flag is checked in the gate passing process (S31), and if it is ON, the above-mentioned The process is terminated as the detection by the gate sensor 13a is invalid (detection during normal pattern fluctuation display or auxiliary game execution). On the other hand, when the gate entering ball flag is OFF, the gate entering ball flag is changed to ON, with the detection by the gate sensor 13a being regarded as valid detection (detection when normal figure fluctuation display and auxiliary game are not being executed). , the process ends.

After the end of S31, or when it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (S30: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 12a. (S32). The fact that the game ball enters the second starting port 12a is detected by the second starting port sensor 12c. If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 12a (S32: No), proceed to S38, but if it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 12a (S32: Yes), game control The microcomputer 61 determines whether the second special symbol reservation number U2 has reached the upper limit value "4" (S33). If the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached the upper limit "4" (S33: Yes), proceed to S38, but if the second special figure reservation number U2 has not reached "4" (S33: No), the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the second special symbol reservation number U2 (S34). As a result, the fluctuation reservation condition for the second special symbol is established.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure related random number acquisition process (S35). In this second special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a small hit type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is stored in the second special figure pending memory. It is stored in a storage area of the section 64b that corresponds to the current number of second reserved special symbols. For example, if the current number of reserved second special symbols is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second start winning command creation process (S36). In this second starting winning command creation process, a second starting winning command is created based on each random number group obtained in S35. This second starting prize winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting port 12a, data indicating each random number obtained in S35, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second start winning command created in S36 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S37). This set second start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10), and the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the effect based on each random number included in the second start winning command.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 10a (S38). The fact that the game ball enters the first starting port 10a is detected by the first starting port sensor 10b. If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 10a (S38: No), the sensor detection process ends, but if it is determined that the ball has entered the first starting port 10a (S38: Yes), the game control The microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number U1 has reached the upper limit value of "4" (S39). If the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached "4" (S39: Yes), the sensor detection process is ended, but if the first special figure reservation number U1 has not reached "4" (S39: No ), the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the first special figure reservation number U1 (S40). As a result, the fluctuation reservation condition for the first special symbol is established.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure related random number acquisition process (S41). In this first special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is stored in the current It is stored in a storage area according to the number of first reserved special symbols. For example, if the current number of reserved first special symbols is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first start winning command creation process (S42). In this first starting winning command creation process, a first starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the first special figure pending storage section 64a in S41. This first starting winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 10a, data indicating each random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 64a in S41, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S42 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S43). This set first start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10), and the performance control microcomputer 101 executes the performance based on each random number included in the first start winning command.

(Normal operation processing)
Next, the normal operation process (S16) will be explained with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the auxiliary game is in progress (the normal operating member 12b is in operation) (S50), and if it is determined that the auxiliary game is not in progress (S50: No), the normal symbols are stopped. It is determined whether or not it is being displayed (S51). Here, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the normal symbols are not being displayed in a stopped state (S51: No), it determines whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S52), and the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. If it is determined that the ball is not inside (S52: No), it is determined whether the aforementioned gate entry flag is OFF (that is, whether or not valid detection by the gate sensor 13a has occurred) (S53). Here, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the gate entry flag is OFF (S53: Yes), it ends the normal operation process.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the gate entry flag is ON in S53, that is, if the game ball passes through the gate 13 at a valid timing (S53: No), it determines that the game is a hit. Processing is performed (S54-1). In this common symbol hit determination process (S54-1), a common symbol hit determination is performed based on the relationship between the acquired common symbol random number value and the normal symbol validity determination table T9, and it is determined whether or not the common symbol is a hit. Then, if this normal pattern hit determination is a winning judgment result, a normal pattern determination process (including a normal pattern type determination process) is performed based on the relationship between the normal pattern per type random number value and the normal pattern per type type determination table T10. Then, the normal pattern stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the normal pattern hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 64 (S54-2). In other words, in the normal symbol determination process (S54-2), if it is a "loss", data corresponding to the "normal losing symbol" is set, and if it is a "win", the data corresponding to the normal winning symbol (normal symbol hz1 or normal symbol) is set. The symbol hz2) is determined, and data corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs normal pattern fluctuation time determination processing (S54-3). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S54-3), if the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 0.1 seconds and the normal symbol stop time is 0.5 seconds. Select a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern is selected in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 30.0 seconds and the normal symbol stop time is 0.5 seconds.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 starts variable display of normal symbols based on the contents (variation time, stop symbols) determined in S54-1, S54-2, and S54-3 (S54-4). In addition, in conjunction with this, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 100 of the start of variation of the normal symbols and the result of the variation display (the type of the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed). This normal pattern variation start command includes the validity of the normal pattern hit determination determined in S54-1, S54-2, and S54-3, the stop symbol, and the normal pattern fluctuation time.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S52 that the normal symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner (S52: Yes), it determines whether or not the fluctuating time for the regular symbol has ended (S55-1); If it is determined that the process has not ended (S55-1: No), the normal operation process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has ended (S55-1: Yes), the fluctuating display of the normal symbol will be displayed according to the result of the normal symbol hit determination or the regular symbol hit type determination (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol). to stop it (S55-2). Then, a normal pattern fluctuation stop command (variation stop command for normal symbols) is set to notify the sub-control board 100 that the normal pattern fluctuation has stopped (S55-3), and a normal symbol stop time is set (S55-3). -4) Finish normal operation processing.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S51 that the normal symbols are being stopped and displayed (S51: Yes), it determines in S56-1 whether or not the stop time of the normal symbols has ended, and the game ends. If it is determined that it has not been performed (S56-1: No), the normal operation process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has ended (S56-1: Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop symbol data of the normal winning pattern is set, that is, whether or not it is a hit (S56-2). If it is determined that it is not a hit (S56-2: No), the gate entry flag is turned OFF (S59), and the normal operation process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a hit (S56-2: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is in a time-saving gaming state (S56-3), and if it is determined that it is in a time-saving gaming state (S56-3: Yes) , executes normal operation pattern determination processing (time saving) (S57-1). On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (S56-2: Yes) and it is determined to be a non-time-saving gaming state (S56-3: No), a normal operation pattern determination process (non-time-saving) is executed (S57- 2).

Here, in the normal operation pattern determination process (time saving) of S57-1, the normal operation pattern of the normal operation member 12b is determined based on the above-mentioned ordinary figure type determination table T10 (FIG. 11). That is, the second operation pattern FS2 is determined as the operation pattern of the normal operation member 12b when performing the auxiliary game during the time-saving game state. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an operation pattern in the subsequent S57-3, and starts the auxiliary game (operation of the normal operation member 12b) (S57-3). As a result, during the time saving game state, the second starting port 12a is opened for 5.8 seconds (5800ms). Then, the normal operation process ends.
On the other hand, in the normal operation pattern determination process (non-time saving) of S57-2, the normal operation pattern of the normal operation member 12b is determined based on the above-mentioned ordinary figure type determination table T10 (FIG. 11). That is, the first operation pattern FS1 is determined as the operation pattern of the normal operation member 12b when performing the auxiliary game during the non-time saving game state. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an operation pattern in the subsequent S57-3, and starts the auxiliary game (operation of the normal operation member 12b) (S57-3). As a result, the second starting port 12a is opened for 0.036 seconds (36 ms) during the non-time saving gaming state. Then, the normal operation process ends.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the auxiliary game is in progress (the normal operation member 12b is in operation) in S50 described above (S50: Yes), (termination condition) is satisfied (S58-1). Here, the operation end condition is the operation time end condition that the operation time for each operation pattern set in S57-1 or S57-2 has ended, or the operation time end condition that the number of balls entering the second starting port 12a is specified. This is the condition for the specified number of pitches entered that the number of pitches entered has been reached. Further, the prescribed number of balls entering condition is defined as 10 balls entering the second starting port 12a.
If the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the operation end condition is not satisfied (S58-1: No), it ends the normal operation process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the satisfaction is satisfied (S58-1: Yes), the auxiliary game (operation of the normal operation member 12b) is ended (S58-2), and the gate entry flag is turned OFF (S59), and the normal operation is performed. Finish the process.

(Special design standby processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the special symbol standby process (S17) will be explained.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the special symbol fluctuation time or stop time is being measured (S60), and if it is being measured (S60: Yes), the special symbol standby process is ended. do. On the other hand, if neither the fluctuation time nor the stop time of the special symbol has been measured (S60: No), the process advances to S61. In S61, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special symbol pending number U2 is "0". Then, if it is determined that the value is not "0" (S61: No), that is, if the starting conditions for the variable display of the second special figure are satisfied, the game control microcomputer 61 A determination process (S62) and a second special figure variation pattern selection process (S63) are executed. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the second special figure reservation number U2 (S64), and stores each data stored in each storage area of the second special figure reservation storage section 64b. are shifted one by one to the storage area with the older order, that is, the side to be read (S65). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special symbol fluctuation start process (S66). In this second special symbol variation start process, a special symbol variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and variable display of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 52. The special pattern fluctuation start command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special pattern stop symbol set in the second special pattern jackpot determination process (FIG. 17), which will be described later, and the second special pattern fluctuation pattern selection process (FIG. 18). The data of the second special figure fluctuation pattern set in FIG. 19) is included. After executing S66, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" in S61 described above (S61: Yes), the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0". It is determined whether or not (S67). If it is determined that it is not "0" (S67: No), that is, if the starting conditions for the variable display of the first special symbol are satisfied, the game control microcomputer 61 performs the first special symbol hit determination process that will be described later. (S68) and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (S69) are executed. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure reservation number U2 (S70), and stores each data stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 64a. The data is shifted one by one to the storage area with the oldest order, that is, the side to be read (S71). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special symbol fluctuation start process (S72). In this first special symbol variation start process, a special symbol variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and the first special symbol display 51 starts varying display of the first special symbol. The special pattern fluctuation start command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special pattern stop symbol set in the first special pattern hit determination process (FIG. 17), which will be described later, and the first special pattern fluctuation pattern selection process (FIG. 18). The data of the first special figure fluctuation pattern set in FIG. 19) is included. After executing S72, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special figure pending number U1 is "0" (S67: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not it is in a standby state (S73). The standby state refers to a state in which the player is not in a jackpot game state, the special symbols are not changing, and the number of reserved special symbols is zero. More specifically, the standby state is a state that occurs when, in addition to the above-mentioned conditions, a certain period of time or more has elapsed in which the symbols have stopped after the special symbols (or production symbols) have been displayed. Here, if it is determined that the game is in a standby state (S73: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in a standby state (S73: No), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a standby screen setting process (S74). In this standby screen setting process, a predetermined standby time is measured, and after this waiting time has elapsed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.
As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed only when the second special symbol reservation number U2 is "0" (S61: Yes). That is, the extinguishment of the second special figure reservation is executed in priority to the extinguishment of the first special figure reservation.

(Special figure hit determination process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the second special symbol hit determination process (S61) and the first special symbol hit determination process (S67) will be described. Note that the second special figure hit determination process and the first special figure hit determination process have the same processing flow, so they will be explained together.

The game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section of the RAM 64 (S80), and refers to the validity determination table (in this example, the validity determination table T1) (S81). . Next, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the range of random numbers (judgment values) corresponding to jackpots in the win/fail determination table T1, and determines whether or not there is a random number that is the same as the jackpot random number read out in S80. , it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot (S82).

When it is determined that it is a jackpot (S82: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the jackpot flag indicating that it is determined to be a jackpot (S83). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out the jackpot type random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section, and reads the jackpot type determination table (in this example, jackpot type determination table) in which a plurality of jackpot types are set. With reference to tables T2, T3), the type of jackpot is determined (S84). Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot pattern of the special pattern, the stop pattern of the special pattern, the distribution rate, the maximum number of rounds, the jackpot effect pattern, etc. differ. Furthermore, the upper limit number of special symbol fluctuation displays during the time-saving gaming state is also determined depending on the type of jackpot. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 sets special pattern stop symbol data for definitively displaying the jackpot symbol of the special symbol according to the type of jackpot determined in S84 in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S88). This process ends.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a jackpot (S82: No), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the range of random numbers corresponding to a small win in the win/fail determination table T1, and selects the same random number as the jackpot random number read out in S80. It is determined whether there is a small hit or not (S85). As mentioned above, there are cases where the player does not win a small prize in the first special drawing lottery, but wins a small prize in the second special drawing lottery. If it is determined that it is a small win (S85: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the small win flag indicating that it is determined to be a small win (S86). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out the small hit type random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section, and refers to the small hit type determination table T4 in which a plurality of small win types are set. , the type of small hit is determined (S87). Depending on the type of small hit, the small winning pattern of the special pattern, the stop pattern of the special pattern, the distribution rate, the small winning effect pattern, etc. differ. Also, depending on the type of small win, whether or not there is a jackpot game state due to passing through a specific area, the continuation of the time-saving game state, the end of the time-saving game state, etc. are also determined. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special pattern stop symbol data in the special pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 for definitively displaying the small winning pattern of the special pattern corresponding to the small winning type determined in S87 (S89 ), this process ends.

On the other hand, if it is not determined that it is a small hit (S85: No), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the range of random numbers corresponding to the sudden time reduction in the sudden time reduction propriety determination table T1b, and uses the jackpot random number read out in S80. It is determined whether the same random number exists, that is, whether the time is suddenly shortened (S88-1). As mentioned above, there is a case where a player does not suddenly win a time-saving prize in the first special drawing lottery, but only suddenly wins a time-saving prize only in the second special drawing lottery, which is held in a non-time-saving gaming state. When it is determined that the time is suddenly shortened (S88-1: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the sudden time shortening flag indicating that the time is suddenly determined to be shortened (S88-2). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special pattern stop pattern data for definitively displaying the time-saving pattern of the special pattern in the special pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S89), and ends this process.
On the other hand, if the time is not suddenly determined to be shortened (S88-1: No), that is, if it is determined to be a loss, the game control microcomputer 61 stops the special figure to display the losing symbol of the special figure. The symbol data is set in the special symbol buffer (S89), and this processing is ended.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern selection process)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, the second special figure variation pattern selection process (S62) and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (S68) will be described. In addition, since the second special figure variation pattern selection process and the first special figure variation pattern selection process have the same processing flow, they will be explained together as the special figure variation pattern selection process.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving gaming state is OFF (S90). If it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF (S90: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S91. If it is determined that the time saving flag is not OFF (S90: No), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S99.
In addition, in this embodiment, two types of time saving game states (time saving 1 and time saving 2) are provided. For this reason, two types of time saving flags are provided corresponding to each time saving gaming state, one time saving flag is turned ON corresponding to the time saving 1 period, and the other time saving flag is turned ON corresponding to the time saving 2 period. The game control microcomputer 61 performs control so that it is turned ON (S117-6 in FIG. 22).

The game control microcomputer 61 that has moved to S91 and S99 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON. When it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S91, S99: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the table corresponding to the type of special symbol among the special symbol fluctuation pattern selection tables T7 and T8 and selects a jackpot for the jackpot. Select the special figure fluctuation pattern (S92, S100). For example, in the case of a non-time-saving gaming state, a special symbol variation pattern for a jackpot is selected with reference to the special symbol variation pattern selection table T7 (S92). In addition, in the case of the time-saving gaming state, a special symbol variation pattern for a jackpot is selected with reference to the special symbol variation pattern selection table T8 (S100). The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure fluctuation pattern then moves to S98.

Further, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON (S91, S99: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the small win flag is ON (S93, S101). When it is determined that the small hit flag is ON (S93-1, S101: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the table corresponding to the type of special symbol among the special symbol fluctuation pattern selection tables T7 and T8. to select a special figure fluctuation pattern (S93-2, S102). As described above, in this embodiment, there is a case where the player does not win a small hit in the first special drawing drawing, but wins a small winning drawing in the second special drawing drawing. When a small win is won in the second special drawing lottery, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special pattern variation pattern selection table T8 and selects a special pattern variation pattern for the small win. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S98.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit flag is OFF (S93-1, S101: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the above-mentioned S90 is affirmative (time saving flag OFF) (S93-1). : No) and a negative determination (time saving flag ON) (S101: No), different processes are executed. Specifically, if it is determined that the small hit flag is OFF during the non-time saving gaming state (S93-1: No), a determination regarding time saving is suddenly executed (proceeding to S94-1); If it is determined that the small hit flag is OFF during the time-saving game state (S101: No), no sudden determination regarding time-saving is made (proceeding to S103). That is, during the time-saving game state, even if you suddenly win a time-saving game, it becomes invalid and the time-saving game state is not granted.
When the time saving flag and the small winning flag are OFF (S90: Yes and S93-1: No), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S94-1 and suddenly determines whether the time saving flag is ON. . Incidentally, the sudden time saving flag is a flag that is turned ON when a sudden time saving is won in the sudden time saving propriety judgment of the special figure hit determination, and is turned OFF at the end of the corresponding special figure variation display. If it is suddenly determined that the time saving flag is ON (S94-1: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special symbol by referring to the table corresponding to the type of special symbol among the special symbol fluctuation pattern selection tables T7 and T8. A figure fluctuation pattern is selected (S94-2). On the other hand, if it is suddenly determined that the flag is OFF (S94-1: No), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S95.

In S95 and S103, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires the reach random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section, and determines whether the acquired reach random number is a reach established random number. Determination is made (S95, S103). The game control microcomputer 61 determines that the acquired reach random number is a reach establishment random number if it exists among the random numbers (judgment values) corresponding to the reach establishment in the reach determination table T5 (S95, S103: Yes). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special symbol variation pattern for a hit or miss with reference to the special symbol variation pattern selection table T7, T8 that corresponds to the type of special symbol (S96, S104). . The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure fluctuation pattern then moves to S98.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the acquired reach random number is not a reach establishment random number (S95, S103: No), the game control microcomputer 61 selects a table corresponding to the type of special symbol from among the special symbol fluctuation pattern selection tables T7 and T8. With reference to , a special symbol variation pattern for a no-reach loss is selected (S97, S105). The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure fluctuation pattern then moves to S98.

After completing S92, S94, S96, S97, S100, S102, S104, and S105, the game control microcomputer 61, which has moved to S98, stores the fluctuation pattern data indicating the selected fluctuation pattern in the special pattern fluctuation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64. Set, and finish the special figure fluctuation pattern selection process. The fluctuation pattern data set in the special pattern fluctuation pattern buffer in S98 is included in the special pattern fluctuation start command set in S66 and S72 of the special symbol standby process described above, and is outputted in the output process of the main side timer interrupt process (S10). As a result, the signal is output to the sub-control board 100.

(Special design related processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, special symbol related processing (S18) will be explained.
The game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether it is the end timing of measuring the variation time of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) (time according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern set in S98). (S110). Then, when it is determined that it is the end timing of the variation time (S110: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 displays the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the special symbol stop symbol data set in S88 (variation of the special symbol). At the same time, a special figure fluctuation stop command (a special figure fluctuation stop command) is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S111-2). In addition, measurement of the stop time of the special symbol is started (S111-3). Then, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol related process after completing S111-3.

On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is not the end timing of the special symbol variation time in S110 described above (S110: No), the game control microcomputer 61 stops the measurement of the special symbol stop time started in S111-3 described above. It is determined whether it is the end timing (S112). When it is determined that it is the end timing of the stop time (S112: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state management process to be described later (S113). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S114-1), and if it determines that it is ON (S114-1: Yes), executes a game state reset process ( S114-2). In this gaming state reset process, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON or not, and when it is determined that it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF.

If the gaming control microcomputer 61 determines in S112 mentioned above that it is not the end timing of the special symbol stop time (S112: No), it determines whether the gaming state is a jackpot gaming state (Type 1 jackpot state or V winning state). It is determined whether or not (S115-1). In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game is in a jackpot game state, for example, when the jackpot flag is ON and neither the fluctuation time nor the stop time of the special symbol is measured. If it is determined in this S115-1 that it is a jackpot game state (S115-1: Yes), special electric accessory processing ( (described later) is executed (S115-2). After S115-2 ends, the special symbol related process ends.

On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in the above-mentioned S115-1 that the jackpot game is not in the state (S115-1: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S116-1 without going through the above-mentioned S115-2, and starts playing the game. It is determined whether the state is a small winning state or not. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is a small winning state, for example, when the small winning flag is ON and neither the fluctuation time nor the stop time of the special symbol is measured. If it is determined in this S116-1 that there is a small winning state (S116-1: Yes), a special electric accessory process (described later) regarding the small winning state is executed (S116-2). After S116-2 ends, the special symbol related process ends.

(Game state management processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the contents of the gaming state management process (S113) will be explained.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the time saving flag is ON in order to determine whether the time saving game state is in effect (S113-1). If it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF (S113-1: No), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S113-6, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (S113-1: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the time saving counter (S113-2). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the value of the time saving counter after subtraction by 1 has become "0" (S113-3). If it is determined that the value of the time saving counter after subtraction by 1 has become "0" (S113-3: Yes), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S113-5) and the process moves to S113-9.
On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the value of the time saving counter after subtracting 1 in S113-3 is not "0" (S113-3: No), the game control microcomputer 61 It is determined whether or not an ending condition corresponding to the number of small wins during the time-saving gaming state is satisfied among the ending conditions of the gaming state (S113-4). If it is determined that the end condition corresponding to the number of small wins during the time-saving game state is met (S113-4: Yes), the time-saving flag is turned OFF (S113-5), and the process moves to S113-9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end condition corresponding to the number of small wins during the time-saving gaming state is not satisfied (S113-4: No), the process does not go through S113-5 (the time-saving flag is not turned OFF). , the process moves to S113-9.

If the gaming control microcomputer 61 determines that the time saving flag is OFF in the process of S113-1 described above (S113-1: No), it moves to S113-6 and checks whether the time saving flag is ON or not. Determine. If it is determined in this S113-6 that the time saving flag is OFF (S113-1: No), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S113-9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (S113-1: Yes), the time saving flag is suddenly turned OFF and the time saving flag is set to ON (that is, the time saving gaming state is started). Then, the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S113-9.

In S113-9, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a game state designation command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and then ends the game state management process. In addition, in this embodiment, the gaming state designation command specifies any of the following as gaming state information: non-time-saving gaming state, time-saving gaming state, jackpot gaming state (type 1 jackpot state, V-winning state), and small winning state. Contains. The gaming state designation commands that can be set in S113-9 (when a predetermined stop time has elapsed from the end of the variable display of special symbols) are non-time saving gaming state, time saving gaming state, jackpot gaming state (type 1 jackpot state) , or a small hit. The gaming state designation command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process. The value of the time-saving counter is decremented by 1 every time a special symbol variation is completed, and when the value of the time-saving counter reaches "0", the time-saving gaming state ends with the end of the current symbol variation and shifts to the non-normal state. .

(Special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V win state))
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the contents of the special electric accessory processing (S117) regarding the type 1 jackpot state or the V win state will be explained. The game control microcomputer 61 executes the special electric accessory processing shown in FIG. 22 during a period when the special symbols are neither fluctuating nor stopped and the jackpot flag is ON.

The game control microcomputer 61 performs jackpot opening setting (S117-1), jackpot round setting (S117-2), jackpot ending setting (S117-3) in special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V jackpot state). etc. In the jackpot opening setting (S117-1), the gaming control microcomputer 61 issues a command (opening command (jackpot start command)) indicating the start timing and end timing of the opening period (jackpot opening) of the jackpot gaming state (type 1 jackpot state). , opening end command) to the output buffer of the RAM 64. In addition, in the jackpot round setting (S117-2), the game control microcomputer 61 sends a command (round Processing such as setting a start command (open command) and a round end command (close command) into the output buffer of the RAM 64 is performed. Furthermore, in the jackpot ending setting (S117-3), the game control microcomputer 61 sends a command (ending Processing such as setting the ending command (ending end command (jackpot end command)) into the output buffer of the RAM 64 is performed.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 sets and measures the execution time of the jackpot opening and jackpot ending in a predetermined timer in the jackpot opening setting and jackpot ending setting described above. Further, in the aforementioned jackpot round setting, the game control microcomputer 61 opens and closes the first jackpot opening 14a in an operation pattern according to the type of jackpot game state. During the round game, when the upper limit number of game balls enters the first big prize opening 14a or when a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the game control microcomputer 61 closes the first big prize opening 14a and starts the round game. finish. The game control microcomputer 61 opens and closes the first big prize opening 14a for the number of rounds determined for each type of jackpot game state. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the special electric bonus operation valid counter every time a round game is started, and ends the round game when the value of the special electric reward operation valid counter becomes "0." Later, in the jackpot ending setting, an ending command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 and output.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether it is the end timing of the jackpot gaming state (the end timing of the jackpot ending) (S117-4). Then, when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the jackpot game state (S117-4: No), the special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V winning state) is ended. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S117-4 that it is the end timing of the jackpot game state (S117-4: Yes), it executes the processes of S117-5 to S117-8. Here, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the jackpot flag in S117-5, turns on the time-saving flag corresponding to the time-saving gaming state that occurs in the subsequent S117-6, and further sets the time-saving counter in S117-7. do. Then, in S117-8, a gaming state designation command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and the special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V winning state) is ended. The game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol-related processing after finishing this special electric accessory processing (type 1 jackpot state, V winning state).

(Special electric accessory processing (small hit condition))
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the special electric accessory processing (S121) regarding the small winning state will be explained. The game control microcomputer 61 executes the special electric accessory processing (small win) shown in FIG. 23 in order to open the first large winning hole 14a or the second large winning hole 15a based on the small winning winning. In addition, since the special electric accessory processing (small winning state) in this embodiment is executed in relation to the second special figure, the description will be given assuming the second special figure.

The game control microcomputer 61 controls small win opening settings (S119-1), small win opening settings (S119-2), distribution member settings (S119-3), etc. in special electric accessory processing (small win state). Execute.
In the small winning opening setting (S119-1), the game control microcomputer 61 sends commands (opening command (small winning start command), opening end) indicating the start timing and end timing of the opening period (small winning opening) in the small winning state. command) to the output buffer of the RAM 64. The small win opening refers to an effect in which an effect image celebrating the occurrence of a small win is displayed on the effect display device 7, and a song celebrating the occurrence of a small win is played from each speaker 8. In the small winning opening setting, the execution time of the small winning opening is set in a predetermined timer and measured.

In addition, in the small hit opening setting (S119-2), the game control microcomputer 61 determines the operation start timing of the second special actuation member 15b (or The start timing of the win state) and the end timing of the operation of the second special operating member 15b (or the end timing of the small win state) are determined, and the second big prize opening solenoid 15d is activated in accordance with the determined start timing and end timing of the operation. to drive and control. It also performs processes such as setting commands (open command, close command) indicating the determined operation start timing and operation end timing in the output buffer of the RAM 64. That is, if the small winning state that is determined to occur is an advantageous small winning state, the operating period of the distribution member 56 set in the distribution member setting (S119-3) (for example, the start of the small winning state) 1.8 seconds from the time), the second grand prize opening 15a is kept open for 1.8 seconds, so an open command indicating the opening start point is set and output, and an opening command indicating the opening end point is set and output. Set and output the closure command. On the other hand, if the small win state that is determined to occur is an unfavorable small win state, the small win state is set in a period that does not overlap with the operating period of the distribution member 56 (for example, 1.8 seconds from the start of the small win state). Since the two major winning openings 15a are kept open for 1.8 seconds, an open command indicating the opening start time is set and output, and a close command indicating the opening end time is set and output.

Furthermore, in the distribution member setting (S119-3), the game control microcomputer 61 determines a common timing as the operation start timing and operation end timing of the distribution member 56 regardless of the type of small winning state (for example, The start of the small hit state is determined as the operation start timing, and the time when 1.8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the operation is determined as the operation end timing), and the second large Driving and controlling the winning opening solenoid 15d.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has passed through a specific area (S119-4). A game ball passing through a specific area is detected by a specific area sensor 55a. If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area (S119-4: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the jackpot flag (S119-5). Then, as a gaming state specifying command including information on the gaming state, a gaming state specifying command including information indicating a V winning state is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S119-6). Note that this gaming state designation command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process. As a result, in the pachinko game machine 1, even if the game ball passes through a specific area while the second big prize opening 15a is opened due to a small winning state, it will be a jackpot in the same way as when it is determined to be a jackpot in the special pattern hit determination. Control for generating a gaming state (developing a small winning state into a type 2 jackpot state) becomes executable.

If S119-4 is a negative determination (S119-4: No) or after S119-6 ends, the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S119-7. In this S119-7, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the condition for closing the second large prize opening 15a based on the small winning is satisfied. The condition for closing the second big prize opening 15a based on a small winning prize is that after the second big prize opening 15a is opened, the upper limit number of game balls enter the ball, or the opening time of the winning small winning prize has elapsed. It is to be. Then, when it is determined that the closing condition of the second big prize opening 15a is satisfied (S119-7: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the small winning flag (S119-8), and processes the special electric accessory. (Small winning state) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the closing condition of the second big prize opening 15a is not satisfied (S119-7: No), the special electric accessory processing (small winning state) is executed without going through S119-8. finish.

[Main processing of the production control microcomputer 101]
Next, the main processes executed by the production control microcomputer 101 (FIG. 4) will be explained with reference to the drawings.

(Sub-side main control processing)
First, with reference to FIG. 24, the sub-side main control process will be described.
First, the production control microcomputer 101 executes initial settings (S160). This initial setting includes, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU 102 settings, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: Interrupt Sets time management circuits), resets various flags, counters, timers, etc. Next, the performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 120 are normal (S161), and if the negative determination is made (S161: No), the RAM 120 is It is initialized (S162) and proceeds to S163. Moreover, when an affirmative determination is made in S161 (S161: Yes), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S163 without initializing the RAM 120. In other words, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 120 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (S161: No), the production control microcomputer 101 initializes the RAM 120. However, if the power-off signal is turned ON due to a power outage or the like, but the contents of the RAM 120 are maintained normally (S161: Yes), the RAM 120 is not initialized. Note that when the RAM 120 is initialized, the values of various flags, counters, timers, etc. are reset. Further, S160 to S162 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 disables interruptions (S163) and executes random number update processing (S164). In this random number updating process, the initial values of various performance determining random number counters are updated. Note that the random numbers for performance determination include a variable performance pattern random number for determining a variable performance pattern, a preview performance random number for determining various preview performances, and the like. The random number updating method can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the game control microcomputer 61 described above. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes a command transmission process (S165). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 120 of the production control microcomputer 101 are transmitted to the image control board 200, the audio control board 78, the lamp control board 79, etc. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes interrupt permission (S166). Thereafter, S163 to S166 are repeatedly executed. Furthermore, while interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S167), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S168), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S169) can be executed.

(Reception interrupt processing)
Next, the reception interrupt process (S167) will be explained.
The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether the signal level of the strobe signal (STB signal) applied from the main control board 60 to the external INT (interrupt) input section of the production control microcomputer 101 has changed, that is, the command Determine whether it is the timing to receive. For example, it is determined whether the signal level of the strobe signal has changed from high level to low level. Then, if it is determined that it is not the timing to receive it, the production control microcomputer 101 ends this process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the timing to receive, the performance control microcomputer 101 receives various commands transmitted from the main control board 60, and stores the received various commands in the reception buffer of the RAM 120. This reception interrupt process is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S168, S169).

(1ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the 1ms timer interrupt process (S168) will be described.
The production control microcomputer 101 executes this 1ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse with a 1ms cycle is input to the sub-control board 100. The performance control microcomputer 101 executes input processing (S170). In this input process, the production control microcomputer 101 uses switch data (i.e., switch data ( edge data and level data).

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes output processing (S171). In this output process, a variable effect start command, which is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 in a variable effect start process to be described later, is output to the image control board 200. In addition, in order to cause the panel lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, and right side lamp 23b to emit light in accordance with the display on the effect display device 7, lamp data created in lamp processing (S183) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later, is used. Output to lamp control board 79. That is, the panel lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, and right side lamp 23b are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data. Further, in order to drive the movable body motor 23d in accordance with the display on the effect display device 7, drive data (data for driving the movable body motor 23d) is created, and the created drive data is output. That is, the movable body motor 23d is driven in a predetermined operation pattern according to the drive data. In addition, in order to output audio from the speaker 8 in accordance with the display on the effect display device 7, audio data created in audio control processing (S184) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (described later), etc. is output to the audio control board 78. In other words, audio is output from the speaker 8 according to the audio data.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether a variable production start command has been output (S172). The variable effect start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 in a variable effect start process to be described later, and is output to the image control board 200 in S171. Here, when the production control microcomputer 101 determines that the variation production start command has been output (S172: Yes), it starts measuring the variation time of the variation production pattern (S173). Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 performs watchdog timer processing to reset the watchdog timer (S174). After the end of S174, or when it is determined that the variable performance start command has not been output (S172: No), the performance control microcomputer 101 ends this process.

(10ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the 10ms timer interrupt process (S169) will be described.
The performance control microcomputer 101 executes this 10ms timer interrupt process every time a 10ms cycle interrupt pulse is input to the sub-control board 100. The production control microcomputer 101 executes a received command analysis process (FIG. 27), which will be described later (S180), and executes a switch state acquisition process (S181). In this switch state acquisition process, the switch data created in the 1ms timer interrupt process input process (S170) is stored in the RAM 120 as switch data for the 10ms timer interrupt process. Next, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, a switch process is executed to set display contents such as button effects displayed by the effect display device 7 (S182). Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes lamp processing (S183). In this lamp processing, creation of lamp data for controlling the light emission of each lamp (board lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, right side lamp 23b, etc.) according to the display on the effect display device 7, time management of the light emission effect, etc. I do. Thereby, each lamp performs a light emitting effect that matches the display on the effect display device 7.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes audio control processing (S184). In this audio control processing, audio data (data for controlling audio output from each speaker 8) is created, the created audio data is output to the audio control board 78, time management of audio effects, etc. are performed. Thereby, audio is output from each speaker 8 in accordance with the display on the effect display device 7. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S185), and ends this processing. In other processing (S185), processing such as updating a variable performance pattern random number, a preview performance random number for determining a preview performance, etc. is executed. In addition, in other processes (S185), a right-handed performance process is performed to encourage the player to play right-handed, and in response to receiving various commands from the game control microcomputer 61 (S180), Performance mode setting processing and the like are executed to set a performance mode (described later) in accordance with the specified game situation.

(Received command analysis processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the received command analysis process (S330) will be described.
The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received from the main control board 60 (S190-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S190-1: Yes), the sub-side gaming state setting is performed. Processing is executed (S190-2). The gaming state designation command includes information indicating the gaming state (which one is the non-time-saving gaming state, the time-saving gaming state, the type 1 jackpot state, the small winning state, and the V winning state). In this sub-side gaming state setting process, the received gaming state designation command is analyzed, the currently set gaming state is identified based on the information included in the gaming state designation command, and the game state indicating that gaming state is determined. The status flag is set to "1", and the other gaming status flags are set to "0". In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 starts measuring the stop time (of production symbols 7L, 7C, and 7R on the left center right) in the variation production end process (S196-2, when receiving the special symbol variation stop command), which will be described later. Finish the measurement.
After completing the process of S190-2, or when determining that the gaming state designation command has not been received in S190-1 (S190-1: No), the performance control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S191-1.

The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a starting winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) has been received from the main control board 60 (S191-1), and if it is determined that it has been received. (S191-1: Yes), a pre-read effect determination process is executed (S191-2). In the pre-read performance determination process (S191-2), starting winning information (for example, jackpot winning information) included in the starting winning command stored in the first special drawing holding effect storage unit 121 (or second special drawing holding effect storage unit 122) Random value, jackpot type random value, small hit type random value, reach random value, etc.) are determined. In other words, before the game control microcomputer 61 starts displaying the special symbols in a variable manner (at the time of starting ball entry), special symbol hit determination, jackpot type determination, small hit type determination, and reach determination are performed (prior determination). . Then, it is determined whether or not to perform the suggestive performance by lottery according to the result of the preliminary determination.
After completing the process of S191-2, or when determining that the start winning command has not been received in S191-1 (S191-1: No), the performance control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S192-1.

The performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 60 (S192-1), and if it is determined that the opening command has been received (S192-1: Yes), executes the opening performance selection process. (S192-2). In this opening performance selection process, the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the opening performance to be executed in the opening of the jackpot game state is selected. Specifically, an opening performance pattern selection table (not shown) in which opening performance patterns are set in association with each opening command is referred to, and an opening performance pattern associated with the received opening command is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting an opening performance using the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.
After completing the process of S192-2, or when determining that the opening command has not been received in S192-1 (S192-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S193-1.

The performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether a round designation command has been received from the main control board 60 (S193-1). If it is determined that a round designation command has been received in this process (S193-1: Yes), a round effect selection process is executed (S193-2). In the round performance selection process, the type of round performance to be executed in each round in the jackpot game state is selected, and a round performance start command for starting the selected round performance is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.
After completing the process of S193-2, or when determining that the round designation command has not been received in S193-1 (S193-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S194-1.

The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 60 (S194-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S194-1: Yes), executes an ending effect selection process. (S194-2). In this ending effect selection process, the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed at the ending of the jackpot game state is selected. Specifically, an ending effect pattern selection table (not shown) in which an ending effect pattern is set in association with each ending command is referred to, and an ending effect pattern associated with the received ending command is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect using the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.
After completing the process of S194-2, or when determining that the ending command has not been received in S194-1 (S194-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S195-1.

The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a special figure variation start command has been received from the main control board 60 (S195-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S195-1: Yes), the variation production described below is executed. Start processing (FIG. 28) is executed (195-2). In this variable production start process, a more specific production content (variation production pattern) of the variation production is determined in accordance with the special figure variation start command received from the main control board 60, and a command is issued to instruct execution of the variation production. is set in the output buffer of RAM 120. In addition, in the variable production start process (S195-2), the production control microcomputer 101 identifies the variation time of the special figure variation display according to the special figure variation pattern included in the received special figure variation start command, and specifies the variation time of the special figure variation display. The measurement of the fluctuation time is started as the execution time of the fluctuation performance (the fluctuation time of the performance symbols 7L, 7C, and 7R on the left center right).

After executing this variable performance start process (S195-2), the performance control microcomputer 101 executes a suggested performance selection process (S195-3), which will be described later. In the suggestion performance selection process, it is determined whether or not to perform the suggestion performance during the variable performance and the type of suggestion performance to be executed. When it is determined to execute the suggestion effect, a command for instructing the execution of the suggestion effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.
After completing the process of S195-3, or when determining that the variation start command has not been received in S195-1 (S195-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S196-1.

The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a special figure variation stop command has been received from the main control board 60 (S196-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S196-1: Yes), the variation production end process is performed. (S196-2). In this fluctuating performance end process, the performance control microcomputer 101 sets a fluctuating performance end command to the output buffer of the RAM 120 to end the fluctuating performance. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 200 by the command transmission process (S165 in FIG. The symbol 7L, the middle performance symbol 7C, and the right performance symbol 7R are displayed definitively. In addition, the production control microcomputer 101, in the variation production end process (S196-2), finishes measuring the variation time that was started in the above-mentioned variation production start process (S195-2), and finishes the production pattern 7L after the variation production. ,7C,7R start measuring the stop time (same time as the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display).
The production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S197 after completing the process of S197-2 or when determining that the fluctuation stop command has not been received in S196-1 (S196-1: No).

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 performs processing related to reception of commands other than the above-mentioned commands (S197), and ends the received command analysis processing.

(Fluctuating performance start processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the variable effect start processing (S195-2) will be explained.
The production control microcomputer 101 analyzes the received special figure fluctuation start command (S210). The special figure variation start command includes information on the second special figure variation pattern (first special figure variation pattern) set in the second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process), and special figure stop information. It includes symbols (jackpot type determination results), etc. Next, if the special symbol variation start command analyzed in S210 is the first special symbol variation start command, the production control microcomputer 101 sets the first special symbol reservation production counter so as to synchronize with the first special symbol reservation number. If it is a second special figure fluctuation start command, subtract "1" from the value of the second special figure reservation production counter so as to synchronize with the second special figure reservation number (S211). . The first special figure holding performance counter is a counter that counts the number corresponding to the first special figure holding number based on the reception of the first starting winning command, and the second special drawing holding effect counter is a counter that counts the number corresponding to the number of reserved special drawings based on the reception of the first starting winning command. This is a counter that counts the number corresponding to the second special figure pending number based on the reception of. Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 101 shifts each data such as the start winning command stored in the special figure pending performance storage unit to the old storage area (S212). Next, the performance control microcomputer 101 selects the combination of the left performance pattern 7L, middle performance pattern 7C, and right performance pattern 7R to be finally displayed as a final performance pattern when the performance display device 7 displays the variable performance pattern. A selection is made with reference to a table (not shown) (S213).

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes production content selection processing (S214). As performance content selection processing, the performance control microcomputer 101 selects the performance content (which will be performed in conjunction with the variation of the performance symbols) from a variation performance pattern selection table (not shown) based on the instructed special symbol fluctuation pattern. (variable production pattern). Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 101 sets a variable performance start command in the output buffer of the RAM 120 to cause the performance display device 7 to start displaying the performance content (variable performance pattern) selected in S214 (S215). The variable performance start command includes performance image data for displaying performance symbols on the performance display device 7 in addition to performance content (variable performance pattern). Then, by setting the variable performance start command including the performance image data in the output buffer of the RAM 120, the performance image data is output to the image control board 200 in the output process (S171) of the 1ms timer interrupt process. As a result, a performance pattern and a performance image based on the performance image data are displayed on the performance display device 7. In addition, the image control board 200 controls the image (the variable image) to be displayed in the variable display area 7Bc on the display of the effect display device 7 based on receiving the variable effect start command from the effect control microcomputer 101. At the same time, the images (pending images) displayed in the main performance pending display area 7Ba and the sub performance pending display area 7Bb are shifted. After that, the production control microcomputer 101 ends this process.

[Game flow and performance mode]
Here, with reference to FIGS. 29 to 32, etc., the relationship between game content (game state) and performance content (performance mode) will be explained.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 101 identifies the game situation (for example, a change in the game state, etc.) based on a command from the game control microcomputer 61, and multiple The performance control microcomputer 101 performs control to set any of the various performance modes. The performance modes differ from each other in performance content and performance execution frequency, and the player can distinguish between the performance modes. By changing the production mode in accordance with changes in the game situation, the player can recognize changes in the game situation (changes in the degree of advantage for the player). In other words, by changing the performance mode, it is possible to give variety to the player's expectations or to assist the player in understanding the game content. In each production mode, for example, the display mode of display information (background images, production patterns, text messages, etc.) on the screen of the production display device 7, the mode of the audio (BGM) output from the speaker 8, the display mode of the board lamp 2a, etc. The light emitting modes of the light emitting means are different from each other.

As shown in FIG. 29, in this embodiment, there are only two main performance modes: "normal mode" and "rush mode" (as for the performance mode set corresponding to the jackpot game state, (Description omitted). "Normal mode" is an effect mode set corresponding to a non-time-saving gaming state (excluding the remaining hold expiration period described later). On the other hand, "rush mode" is a performance scene (hereinafter referred to as "scene It is a production mode that consists of production scenes (hereinafter referred to as "scene Y") that are set correspondingly, and production using these production board surfaces (scenes X, Y) is performed at least once each (details will be described later). ). In this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the performance mode set corresponding to time saving 1 and the remaining reservation usage period is the same as the performance mode set corresponding to time saving 2 and the remaining reservation usage period (rush mode). The content of the performance and the frequency of execution of the performance are also the same, but they may be different.
In addition, the remaining reservation expiration period is the period in which the operation reservation (remaining reservation) of the second special symbol that exists at the end of the time-saving game state (time-saving 1, time-saving 2) among the non-time-saving game states is exhausted. It is. However, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of pending operations of the second special symbol is smaller than the upper limit number of pending operations of the first special symbol, and is set to two. This is to prevent the rush mode (specifically scene Y) from becoming too advantageous for the player.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 (game control microcomputer 61) can generate a non-time-saving gaming state, two types of time-saving gaming states (time-saving 1, time-saving 2), and a jackpot gaming state as gaming states. Each type of time-saving game state is a game state (ball easy-to-enter state) in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12a of the right game area 3R compared to the non-time-saving game state. For this reason, the time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the player fires a game ball aiming at the right gaming area 3R, while the non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the player shoots a game ball aiming at the right gaming area 3R. A game state suitable for a game operation method is to shoot a game ball at the target. In addition, in the jackpot game state, since the first big prize device 14 and the second big prize device 15 are present in the right game area 3R, the game operation is to fire the game ball aiming at the right game area 3R. This is a gaming state suitable for this method.
The ease with which game balls enter the second starting port 12a between the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state differs depending on the operating pattern of the normal operating member 12b selected in each gaming state. In addition, the type of operation pattern of the normal operation member 12b selected in the two types of time-saving game states (time-saving 1 and time-saving 2) and its selection rate are common (FIG. 11).

Further, the pachinko game machine 1 (game control microcomputer 61) can generate a type 1 jackpot state and a type 2 jackpot state as jackpot game states. The type 1 jackpot state is a jackpot game state that occurs in response to the jackpot determination result based on the special figure hit determination (jackpot determination). On the other hand, the type 2 jackpot state is a small hit state that occurs in response to the small hit determination result by the special figure hit determination (small hit determination), and a small hit state that occurs when the game ball passes a specific area in this small hit state. This is a jackpot game state consisting of a V-win state that occurs in . In this embodiment, a small hit determination result is derived only in the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol. When this small winning determination result is derived, a small winning symbol is determined as a special symbol, and the first large prize opening 14a is opened according to the type of the small winning symbol (passage of a game ball to a specific area). Either (type of small winning state) is an unfavorable small winning state (in which it is not possible to It is determined. In addition, there are two types of small winning symbols that correspond to the advantageous small winning state, and each small winning symbol corresponds to the gaming state after the V winning state ends (one corresponds to time saving 1 and the other corresponds to time saving 2). are set to be different.

By the way, when the RAM 64 is initialized when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the non-time-saving game state. Furthermore, the player basically ends the game in a non-time-saving gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the next player starts playing in the non-time-saving gaming state. Therefore, the gaming state when the player starts playing the game is basically a non-time-saving gaming state. In this non-time-saving gaming state, the "normal mode" is set by the performance control microcomputer 101. In the "normal mode", it is difficult for the ball to enter the second starting port 12a, and since the player plays the game by hitting the game ball into the left game area 3L (by hitting the ball left), the When the game ball enters the first starting port 10a, a special pattern hit determination for the first special pattern is executed. On the other hand, the ball basically does not enter the second starting port 12a provided in the right gaming area 3R. In the special symbol hit determination for the first special symbol, while there is a possibility that the determination result will be a jackpot, the determination result will not be a small hit. Therefore, during the "normal mode", the player plays the game in anticipation of the occurrence of a type 1 jackpot situation. The "normal mode" is a performance mode with performance contents tailored to such gaming situations (situations that are disadvantageous to the player).

The game control microcomputer 61 executes a special pattern hit determination for the first special pattern triggered by the game ball entering the first starting port 10a during the "normal mode", and determines that the determination is a jackpot. When this happens, a three-round jackpot is generated, and after the completion of the three rounds, the game state is shifted to either Time Saving 1 or Time Saving 2. In this case, which of the time saving 1 and time saving 2 is selected is determined depending on the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol. In addition, the end conditions for Time Saving 1 and Time Saving 2 are, in addition to the jackpot, the number of executions of the special pattern fluctuation display (the number of special pattern fluctuations) and the number of times the small hit judgment result (in the special pattern winning judgment) is derived (small However, these end conditions are common to both Time Saving 1 and Time Saving 2.
In the time saving game state (time saving 1 or time saving 2), a "rush mode (scene X to be described later)" is set by the performance control microcomputer 101.

In the "rush mode", since the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is executed, there is a relatively high possibility that the determination result will be a small hit, and there is also a possibility that the determination result will be a jackpot. For this reason, "Rush Mode" is a production mode with production contents tailored to situations advantageous to the player, and the player plays the game with the expectation of a small win or a type 1 jackpot. .
"Rush mode" is a production mode in which a production is performed using scene X (first scene) and scene Y (second scene). Note that FIG. 30 shows an example of displaying the effect on the screen of the effect display device 7 during the rush mode (code X is a display example in scene X, code Y is a display example in scene Y. ). The effects of Scene X and Scene Y both represent scenes in which a rocket moves through outer space, and are related to each other, but since they represent different degrees of advantage for the player, they may differ from each other in content. It is shown. In the display example of scene It is designed to display a display effect that depicts a scene of slow movement through outer space. This is because the time-saving gaming states (time-saving 1 and time-saving 2) are set as the period of scene It is. That is, during the period when the production mode is "rush mode", the period of scene X is a period in which there is a higher possibility that a new game ball will enter the second starting port 12a than the period of scene Y It is. In addition, the probability that the special figure hit judgment (small hit judgment) will be a small hit judgment result is the same in the period of scene The probability that a symbol will be determined is higher in scene X than in scene Y.
After the 1st type jackpot state based on the special figure hit judgment for the 1st special figure ends, it will be time saving 1 or time saving 2, so the production corresponding to scene X will be executed in "rush mode" .

Here, with reference to FIGS. 31(a) and 31(b), the end timing of the time saving game state (time saving 1, time saving 2) will be explained. In this embodiment, the number of times the special symbol changes as a condition for ending the time-saving gaming state is set as "100 times" and the number of small wins is set as "1 time", so basically the number of small wins ends. Although the time-saving gaming state ends under the condition, there is a non-zero possibility that the end condition of the number of special symbol fluctuations will also be satisfied. For this reason, FIG. 31(a) shows a time chart when the end condition based on the number of special symbol fluctuations is satisfied, and FIG. 32(b) shows a time chart when the end condition based on the number of small wins is satisfied.
If the time-saving game state is terminated by satisfying the end condition of the number of special symbol fluctuations during the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. The time-saving game state ends at the timing when the special symbol variation display (final variation) ends (the timing at which the special symbol is confirmed and displayed), and the state shifts to a non-time-saving gaming state.
In addition, if the time-saving gaming state is terminated by satisfying the termination condition for the number of small wins during the time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. The time-saving game state ends at the timing when the special symbol fluctuation display (small winning fluctuation) corresponding to the result ends (timing at which the special symbol is displayed as a small winning symbol) and shifts to a non-time-saving gaming state. In this case, the small win state (operation of the second special operating member 15b) is started when a predetermined stop time (stop interval) has elapsed since the end of the small win fluctuation.
That is, if a small win determination result is derived during the time saving gaming state (time saving 1, time saving 2), a corresponding small winning state will occur after shifting to the non-time saving gaming state (FIG. 29).

Returning to the explanation of the performance mode, during the "Rush Mode (Scene ), when ending the special figure fluctuation display/fluctuating effect (small hit variation) corresponding to the small hit judgment result by special figure hit judgment (small hit judgment), and when ending the special figure change number/fluctuating effect. When the number of times reaches 100, the "rush mode (scene X)" is ended. This is because "Rush Mode (Scene X)" is set corresponding to the time-saving gaming state, and "Rush Mode (Scene It corresponds to doing.
For example, during "Rush Mode (Scene is terminated, and the state is shifted to a jackpot game state (type 1 jackpot state). The combination of effect symbols "7.7.7" shown in FIG. 30 is an example of a jackpot effect symbol that is confirmed and displayed at the end of the jackpot variation. In this case, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, a transition is made to a time saving gaming state (time saving 1 or time saving 2) which is a gaming state determined according to the jackpot symbol. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30, the production mode becomes "rush mode (scene X)" again.

Here, during the "rush mode (scene In this case, after the corresponding small winning variation (SP reach effect, Fig. 30) ends, a small winning state is generated (Fig. 29).In this case, as described above with reference to Fig. 31(b), the time saving game If a small hit determination result is derived during the state, the time-saving gaming state will end at the end of the small winning fluctuation, and the small winning state will occur after entering the non-time-saving gaming state.For this reason, the small winning state will occur after the small winning variation ends. The awarding of prize balls due to the game ball entering the second big prize opening 15a in this state will be done during the non-time-saving gaming state, and will not lead to increasing the number of balls held by the player during the time-saving gaming state. do not have.
When the special symbol hit determination (small hit determination) by the game control microcomputer 61 results in a small hit determination, whether an advantageous small win state or a disadvantageous small win state is caused depending on the type of the small win symbol. is determined. In addition, the combination of effect symbols "7・A・7" shown in FIG. 30 is an example of the small win effect pattern that corresponds to an advantageous small win state among the small win effect patterns that are confirmed and displayed at the end of the small win variation. , "A" indicates the chance number forming the small winning effect pattern. In addition, "7・B・7" is an example of a small winning effect pattern that corresponds to an unfavorable small winning state among the small winning effect patterns that are confirmed and displayed at the end of the small winning fluctuation, and "B" is the small winning effect pattern that is confirmed and displayed at the end of the small winning variation. It shows the chance eyes that make up the production pattern.
When an advantageous small winning state occurs (when an advantageous small winning is won), the distribution member 56 operates while the second large winning opening 15a is open, so the game balls that enter the second large winning opening 15a are When the game ball passes through a specific area, the game control microcomputer 61 performs control so as to develop the advantageous small winning state into a jackpot gaming state (type 2 jackpot state). After the end of this jackpot game state, the game shifts to a time saving game state (time saving 1 or time saving 2). Therefore, in this case, the production mode becomes "rush mode (scene X)" again.
On the other hand, when an unfavorable small winning state occurs (when a disadvantageous small winning is won), the distribution member 56 operates while the second grand prize opening 15a is closed, so that the game ball is transferred to the second grand prize opening. When the ball enters the ball 15a, the specific area is closed by the distribution member 56, and the game ball passes through the non-specific area. For this reason, the unfavorable small win state does not develop into a jackpot game state (type 2 jackpot state). Therefore, in this case, if the operation of the second special figure is pending (the starting ball entry information stored in the second special figure pending storage section 64b of the RAM 64) (if it is the remaining pending expiration period), the production mode is This becomes a "rush mode (scene Y)" which will be described later. On the other hand, if there is no suspension of operation of the second special symbol, the production mode becomes the "normal mode" and the state advantageous to the player ("rush mode") ends.

Although omitted in FIG. 30, if the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches 100 during the "rush mode (scene The state is ended and the state is shifted to a non-time-saving gaming state. In this case, if the operation of the second special symbol is pending (if it is during the remaining pending expiration period), the production mode becomes "rush mode (scene Y)". On the other hand, if there is no suspension of operation of the second special symbol, the performance mode becomes the "normal mode" (FIG. 29), and the state advantageous to the player ("rush mode") ends.

In the remaining reservation expiration period ("rush mode (scene Y)") during the non-time-saving gaming state, the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is executed based on the operation suspension of the second special symbol. In the special figure hit determination (big hit determination, small hit determination, sudden time saving determination) in this case, in addition to the loss determination result, a jackpot determination result, a small hit determination result, and a sudden time saving determination result may be derived.
If a jackpot determination result is obtained during the remaining reservation expiration period, the non-time-saving gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state (type 1 jackpot state) at the end of the corresponding jackpot variation. In this case, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, a transition is made to a time saving gaming state (time saving 1 or time saving 2) which is a gaming state determined according to the jackpot symbol. Therefore, the production mode becomes "rush mode (scene X)" again.
If the judgment result is a small hit during the remaining retention period, a small win state will occur from the end of the corresponding small win fluctuation, but depending on the type of small win symbol, an advantageous small win state may occur or an unfavorable small win state may occur. A small hit situation may occur. When an advantageous small winning state occurs (when an advantageous small winning is won), the game ball passes through a specific area and becomes a jackpot gaming state (type 2 jackpot state), and after that ends, it enters a time saving gaming state (time saving 1 or Move on to time saving 2). Therefore, in this case, the production mode becomes "rush mode (scene X)" again.
Further, when a disadvantageous small winning state occurs (when a disadvantageous small winning is won), it does not develop into a jackpot gaming state (type 2 jackpot state). Therefore, in this case, if the operation of the second special symbol is pending (if the remaining pending expiry period), the production mode is maintained at "rush mode (scene Y)". On the other hand, if there is no suspension of operation of the second special symbol, the production mode becomes the "normal mode" and the state advantageous to the player ("rush mode") ends.

During the "Rush Mode (Scene Y)" (during the remaining reservation period), if the special map hit judgment (sudden time saving judgment) suddenly becomes a judgment result of time saving, the corresponding variable effect (SP reach effect, Figure 30 ), a time-saving game state (time-saving 1 in this embodiment) is caused (FIG. 29). Therefore, the production mode becomes "rush mode (scene X)" again. The combination of performance symbols "7, C, 7" shown in FIG. 30 is an example of a time-saving design that is confirmed and displayed at the end of the SP reach performance that corresponds to sudden time-saving, and "C" is the time-saving design. Shows the chance to make up the eyes.

Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an example of effect changes in the "rush mode" will be described. When the game state is a time-saving game state, the performance mode is "rush mode" and a performance corresponding to scene X is performed. Here, when the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is executed and the small hit determination result is obtained, and the small winning symbol c corresponding to the unfavorable small winning state is determined as the small winning symbol, the small winning variation (SP At the end of the ready-to-reach performance (t1 in FIG. 32), the time-saving gaming state is ended and the state is shifted to a non-time-saving gaming state. Thereafter, a disadvantageous small win state corresponding to the small win symbol c occurs, and a small win effect is executed (the "rush mode (scene X)" ends). When this unfavorable small hit state ends, if the operation of the second special figure is pending (the starting ball information stored in the second special figure pending storage section 64b of the RAM 64), the small hit effect will be restarted from the “rush”. mode. In this case, the performance corresponding to scene Y will be performed, which corresponds to the remaining reservation expiration period. Although not shown, if the small hit determination result is determined during "Rush Mode (Scene A state occurs, and the game ball that enters the second big prize opening 15a passes through a specific area, which develops into a type 2 jackpot state, and after the end of the state, the game returns to the "rush mode (scene X)".

In "Rush Mode (Scene Y)", when the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is executed and a time-saving determination result is suddenly derived, the time-saving symbol is determined, and the variable performance corresponding to this time-saving symbol ( Upon completion of SP reach performance (t2 in FIG. 32), the time-saving gaming state is returned to. Therefore, the production mode changes to "rush mode (scene X)". Furthermore, even if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is executed during this "rush mode (scene At (t3 in FIG. 32), the production mode does not change (except when the number of special symbol fluctuations is reached, which is the condition for ending the time-saving game state). Then, the special pattern hit determination for the second special pattern is executed again, resulting in a small hit determination result, and when the small winning symbol c corresponding to the unfavorable small winning state is determined as the small winning symbol, the small winning variation (SP At the end of the ready-to-win performance (at t4 in FIG. 32), the time-saving gaming state is ended and the state is shifted to a non-time-saving gaming state. Thereafter, an unfavorable small win state corresponding to the small win symbol c occurs, a small win effect is executed, and the "rush mode (scene X)" ends. When the disadvantageous small hit state ends, if the operation of the second special symbol is pending, the small win effect is shifted to the "rush mode (Y)" again. Then, when a time-saving determination result is suddenly derived in the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol, the time-saving game state is entered by the end of the variable performance (SP reach performance) corresponding to the time-saving symbol (t5 in FIG. 32). , and the production mode changes to "Rush Mode (Scene X)".

As mentioned above, the "rush mode" as a performance mode is set in response to the time-saving game state (time-saving 1, time-saving 2) (during the period in which the performance of scene X is performed) and during the non-time-saving game state. There is a case where the setting corresponds to the remaining hold expiration period (when the effect of scene Y is performed). Then, during the "Rush Mode (Scene ``Rush Mode (Scene Y)'', and a time saving judgment result is suddenly derived in ``Rush Mode (Scene Y)''. ”. In other words, in "Rush Mode," the scenes (scene It is possible to maintain interest. In addition, in this embodiment, a small hit determination result may be derived by a special pattern hit determination (small hit determination) triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 12a; is derived during the time-saving gaming state, the corresponding small winning state always occurs after transition to the non-time-saving gaming state (FIG. 29). For this reason, prize balls corresponding to balls entering the second large prize opening 15a during the small winning state are awarded in the non-time saving game state. That is, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a state in which special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol frequently occurs, there is a state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting port 12a. While creating a time-saving gaming state, prize balls are given to the player based on the small winning state during the period when the time-saving gaming state is avoided (non-time-saving gaming state), and during the time-saving gaming state, the player's balls are given to the player. is configured so that it does not increase depending on the small winning state.

[Effects of embodiment]
According to the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the following effects are achieved.
(1) The pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment has a first starting opening 10a (fixed starting opening), a second starting opening 12a (variable starting opening), a big winning opening 14a, 15a (special prize opening), and a normal operation that can be displaced into a ball entry prevention posture (first posture) that prevents the game ball from entering the second starting hole 12a and a ball entry permissive posture (second posture) that allows it. member 12b, and a special actuation member 14b that can be displaced into a ball entry prevention posture (first posture) that prevents game balls from entering the big winning openings 14a, 15a and a ball entry permission posture (second posture) that allows them, 15b, a game control microcomputer 61 (control means) that controls the game, and a first special figure acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when a game ball enters the first starting port 10a. A first special symbol holding storage section 64a (first holding storage means) capable of storing up to four pieces (predetermined number) of starting ball entering information (first starting ball entering information), and a game ball storage unit 64a (first holding storage means) that can store starting ball entering information (first starting ball entering information); A second special figure holding storage section 64b (which can store up to two pieces (predetermined number) of starting ball entering information (second starting ball information) of the second special figure acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 in response to ball entering. a prize ball payout device 400 (prize ball payout device 400) that awards prize balls according to the entry of game balls into each of the first starting port 10a, second starting port 12a, and large prize winning ports 14a, 15a (second holding storage means); ball applying means). The game control microcomputer 61, in response to the arrival of the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display (starting condition is met), starts the first special figure starting entry information or the second special figure stored in the first special figure holding storage section 64a. A special symbol hit determination (internal determination) is executed based on the starting ball information of the second special symbol stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit 64b, and symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol display units 51 and 52 (symbol display means). Then, the symbols that have been displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed based on the result of the special symbol hit determination. The game control microcomputer 61 is capable of generating a jackpot game state that allows the game ball to enter the first jackpot 14a when the special drawing winning determination for the first special drawing is a jackpot result, and After the end of the jackpot gaming state, a time-saving gaming state (easy ball entry state) is a gaming state in which it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12a compared to a non-time saving gaming state (ball entry not easy state). can occur, and if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol in the time-saving gaming state results in a small win, the game ball enters the second grand prize opening 15a for a shorter time than in the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to generate a small winning state that allows a small winning state, and also to end the time saving gaming state and transition to a non-time saving gaming state before the start of this small winning state, and in this non time saving gaming state, a special figure for the second special symbol is generated. When the hit determination suddenly becomes a time-saving determination result (specific result), a time-saving game state occurs.
In this way, by ending the time-saving gaming state before the small winning state determined in the time-saving gaming state occurs, and returning to the time-saving gaming state again after the small winning state ends, the player can enjoy an advantageous period ( "rush mode" period) can be continued. As a result, the number of balls held by the player can be increased during the non-time-saving gaming state, which is a state different from the jackpot gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, and the balls can easily enter the second starting port 12a. With specifications that comply with gaming machine regulations regarding time-saving gaming states, new gaming features can be realized and the interest in gaming can be improved.
(2) In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment is provided with a specific area through which a game ball that enters the second big winning hole 15a (special winning hole) can pass, and the game control microcomputer 61 (control means) When the game ball passes through a specific area during a small winning state, it is decided to develop the small winning state into a jackpot gaming state (type 2 jackpot state), and the second big winning state is established as a small winning state. An advantageous small win state in which the game ball that enters the opening 15a passes or easily passes through a specific area, and an unfavorable small win state in which the game ball that enters the second large prize opening 15a does not pass or is difficult to pass through the specific area. is provided, and the special pattern hit determination (internal determination) for the second special symbol is the small hit result and the determination of the small winning symbol (type determination) is the determination result (the first 1 result), it is decided to cause an advantageous small winning state, and the special pattern hit judgment for the second special pattern is the small winning result and the small winning pattern judgment (type judgment) is the small winning pattern C. In the case of the determined determination result (second result), it is determined to cause a disadvantageous small win state.
In this way, a jackpot game state can occur when the game ball passes through a specific area in a small win state. In other words, not only can the number of balls held by the player increase due to the occurrence of a small winning state, but also the number of balls held by the player can be increased by the development of a small winning state into a jackpot playing state, which increases the interest of the game. can be increased.
(3) In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 (control means) controls the starting ball entry of the second special figure when the start condition (starting condition) of the special figure fluctuation display is satisfied. The information (second starting ball entering information) is used preferentially over the starting ball entering information (first starting ball information) of the first special symbol to execute special pattern hit determination (internal judgment).
In this way, by setting the starting ball information for the second special pattern to be used preferentially over the starting ball information for the first special pattern when executing the special pattern hit determination, the time-saving gaming state ( Even when transitioning from a non-time-saving gaming state (ball entry easy state) to a non-time-saving gaming state (ball entry not easy state), the starting ball entry information for the second special symbol is stored in the second special symbol holding storage section 64b (second holding storage means ), it is first used to determine the special figure hit. In the non-time-saving gaming state, the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol may suddenly become a time-saving determination result (specific result), so when transitioning to the non-time-saving gaming state, the special symbol winning determination for the second special symbol may suddenly become a time-saving determination result (specific result). By prioritizing the judgment, it is possible to quickly return to a state where it is easy to enter the ball. In addition, in this case (remaining suspension expiration period), if no judgment result regarding return of easy ball entry state is obtained in the special pattern hit judgment for all the second special patterns based on the operation suspension of the second special pattern, , it is possible to quickly end a situation advantageous to the player.

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- In the embodiment described above, two types of easy entry states (time saving game states) are provided (time saving 1 and time saving 2), but one type or three or more types may be provided. Further, the easy-to-enter state may be a state (probability fluctuation state) in which the jackpot probability is high based on internal determination (special figure hit determination).
- In the embodiment described above, the special winning hole (first big winning hole) that allows balls to enter in a jackpot game state and the special winning hole (second big winning hole) that allows balls to enter in a small winning state are different. However, it may be possible to enter the same special winning opening in the jackpot game state and the small winning state (one or both of the advantageous small winning state and the disadvantageous small winning state).
- In the embodiment described above, there is a special winning hole (second big winning hole) that allows the ball to enter in an advantageous small winning state, and a special winning hole (second big winning hole) that allows the ball to enter in an unfavorable small winning state. The special winning opening is set to be opened during the period when the specific area is opened by the operation of the distribution member in the advantageous small win state, and the special prize opening is opened during the period when the specific area is closed by the distribution member in the disadvantageous small win state. The special winning opening (second major winning opening) allows players to enter the ball with an advantageous small hit, and the special winning opening (first major winning opening) allows the ball to enter with an unfavorable small winning. By making the large winning openings different from each other, an advantageous small winning state and a disadvantageous small winning state may be generated without providing a distributing member that opens and closes a specific area.
In addition, a normal operating member is provided at a position where the path of the game ball flowing down towards the special winning opening can be blocked, so that the entry of the gaming ball into the special winning opening is inhibited while the normal operating member is operating. By configuring this, there is a disadvantageous small hit state in which the game ball does not pass through a specific area or it is difficult to pass through a specific area due to the obstruction of the game ball entering the special winning hole, and a small win state in which the game ball does not pass through a specific area or is difficult to pass through. By allowing the game ball to enter, an advantageous small hit state in which the game ball passes or easily passes through a specific area may be created.
- In the embodiment described above, the number of balls that the player has is increased by giving a prize ball to the ball that enters the special winning hole (second major winning hole) in a small winning state. Although the number of prize balls is set, the prize ball is not limited to the number of game balls set in the embodiment described above, and can be set as appropriate.
・In the above-described embodiment, a small hit determination result was not derived in the special pattern hit determination of the first special pattern, but a small hit determination result could be derived even in the special pattern hit determination of the first special pattern. You may also do so. In this case, either make the probability of a small hit determination result in the first special pattern hit determination lower than the probability of a small hit determination result in the second special pattern hit determination, or By making the probability that the game ball passes through the specific area during the small winning state based on the small winning state based on the special pattern winning judgment of the first special pattern lower than during the small winning state based on the special drawing winning judgment of the first special drawing. The game based on the special figure hit determination of the second special figure can have more advantageous gameplay than the game. Conversely, either make the probability of a small hit determination result in the second special pattern hit determination lower than the probability of a small hit determination result in the first special pattern hit determination, or The probability that the game ball passes through a specific area during the small winning state based on the first special pattern hit determination may be made lower than during the small winning state based on the special pattern winning judgment of the first special pattern. The game based on the special figure hit determination of the first special figure can have more advantageous gameplay than the game based on the special figure hit determination.
- In the embodiment described above, the upper limit number of the second special figure reservation number (maximum number of stored starting winning information in the second special figure reservation storage section) is set to the upper limit number of the first special figure reservation number (the first special figure reservation number). Although the maximum number of starting winning information stored in the reservation storage unit is set to be smaller than the maximum number of starting winning information, it may be set to the same number. In addition, even if the second special figure holding storage unit is not provided and the entry of the game ball into the second starting hole during the special figure fluctuation display or jackpot game state does not trigger the special figure hit determination. good.
- In the embodiment described above, only when the game ball passes through the operating port (gate) in a state where the normal figure fluctuation display or the auxiliary game is not being performed, the control means is triggered by the game ball passing through the operating port. Although the (gaming control microcomputer) is configured to execute the normal pattern hit determination (no storage unit is provided to store normal pattern activation hold), the state in which the normal pattern fluctuation display or auxiliary game is being performed. A normal figure holding storage unit may be provided which can store up to a predetermined upper limit number of activated ball entering information acquired upon passing (entering) a game ball into the working opening.

1... Pachinko game machine, 3... Game area, 12a... Second starting port (variable starting port), 12b... Normal operation member, 14a... First big winning opening (special winning opening), 14b... First special operating member ( special operation member), 15a...second big winning hole (special winning hole), 15b...second special operation member (special operation member), 51...first special symbol display (symbol display means), 52...second special Symbol display device (symbol display means), 61...Microcomputer for game control (control means), 64a...1st special symbol reservation storage section (first reservation storage means), 64b...2nd special symbol reservation storage section (second reservation storage means), 400...prize ball payout device (prize ball giving means).

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A fixed starting port, a variable starting port, and a special winning port are provided in the gaming area where the game ball can flow down, and a first posture that prevents the game ball from entering the variable starting port and a second posture that allows the ball to enter the variable starting port are movable. A control means that includes a normal operating member and a special operating member that can be displaced into a first attitude that prevents a game ball from entering the special winning hole and a second attitude that allows it, and performs control related to the game; a first holding storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of first starting ball entry information acquired by the control means upon entry of a game ball into the fixed starting port; a second holding storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of second starting ball entry information acquired by the control means in response to the triggering; and a prize ball awarding means for awarding a prize ball according to the ball entered,
The control means is based on the first starting ball entering information stored in the first holding storage means or the second starting ball entering information stored in the second holding storage means in response to establishment of a starting condition. A gaming machine that performs internal determination to variably display symbols on a symbol display means, and then stops and displays the symbols that have been variably displayed based on the result of the internal determination,
The control means includes:
When the internal determination based on the first starting ball entry information is a jackpot result, a jackpot gaming state that allows the entry of a game ball into the special prize opening can be generated, and after the jackpot gaming state ends. , it is possible to generate an easy ball entry state, which is a gaming state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the variable starting port compared to a state where ball entry is not easy;
When the internal judgment based on the second starting ball entry information results in a small win in the easy ball entry state, allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening for a shorter time than in the jackpot game state. capable of causing a small hit state, and ending the easy ball landing state and transitioning to the non easy ball hitting state before starting the small winning state;
The game machine is characterized in that the easy ball entry state can be brought about when the internal determination based on the second starting ball entry information yields a specific result in the ball entry state that is not easy. comprising a specific area through which the game ball entering the special winning hole can pass;
The control means includes:
Taking as an opportunity that the game ball passed through the specific area during the small winning state, deciding to develop the small winning state into the jackpot gaming state,
The small win state includes an advantageous small win state in which the game ball that enters the special winning hole passes or easily passes through the specific area, and an advantageous small win state in which the game ball that enters the special winning hole does not pass through the specific area. Or a disadvantageous small win state that is difficult to pass is provided,
determining to cause the advantageous small hit state when the internal determination based on the second starting ball entry information is a small hit result and the type determination is a first result;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the internal determination based on the second starting ball entry information is a small win result and the type determination is a second result, it is determined to cause the disadvantageous small win state. 3. The control means executes the internal determination by using the second starting ball entering information preferentially over the first starting ball entering information when the starting condition is satisfied. Game machine.

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