JP2024004260A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine equipped with an opportunity to increase expectation degree about a jackpot even after a high probability game state falls to a normal probability game state in a fall machine.

SOLUTION: A game machine is shifted to a high probability game state after a jackpot game is over and is shifted to a time-shortening state with the time spent until variation frequency of a special symbol reaches a prescribed upper limit frequency as an upper limit, after which a lottery falling the high probability game state to a low probability game state is performed every variation, while in a lottery based on ball entry into a ball entrance for a second special symbol, a lottery about whether or not the time-shortening state is shifted not via the jackpot game is performed. When the game machine shifts to the time-shortening state in the low probability game state, in the case of winning, a shift to a new time-shortening state occurs after winning, that is, time-shortening frequency is recovered.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

Conventionally, for example, in a pachinko game machine, which is one type of gaming machine, when a pachinko ball enters the starting ball entry hole, the symbol displayed on the image display device starts to change, and after a certain period of time, it stops and stops. When the symbols are aligned in a specific combination, the grand prize opening is opened and the player can win many pachinko balls. In addition, pachinko gaming machines have a high probability gaming state where the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than normal after a jackpot, and a time saving gaming state where the winning probability of normal symbols is higher than normal and the fluctuation time is shortened. There may be a transition.

In addition, some of the above pachinko gaming machines have a lottery system that determines whether or not the high probability gaming state will fall from the high probability gaming state to the normal probability gaming state where the jackpot probability becomes the normal probability for each change while in the high probability gaming state. , there is a so-called falling machine that ends the high probability gaming state when the lottery result is a fall (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-103999).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-103999

In the above-mentioned falling machine, once it falls from the high probability gaming state to the normal probability gaming state, the time saving gaming state may continue until a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 rotations after hitting the jackpot). After that, there was no opportunity for the level of expectation for a jackpot to increase. Therefore, in a falling machine, the point at which fluctuations start after a jackpot game (a situation that is guaranteed to be a high-probability gaming state) is the state in which players have the highest expectations for a jackpot, and after that, as the number of fluctuations progresses, There was a problem in that the level of expectation for a jackpot sometimes decreased but did not increase, resulting in monotonous gameplay.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides an opportunity to maintain high expectations for a jackpot even after falling from a high probability gaming state to a normal probability gaming state in a falling machine. The purpose is to provide gaming machines with the following features:

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a downstream area where game balls flow down, and a first special symbol ball entrance and a second special symbol provided in the downstream area and corresponding to the first special symbol. A second special symbol ball entrance corresponding to the second special symbol entrance, and game information that is obtained when a game ball enters the first special symbol entrance or the second special symbol entrance. an acquisition means, a jackpot lottery means for drawing a lottery to determine whether or not to award a jackpot based on the gaming information, and a case where the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than the low probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends. a falling lottery means for performing a lottery to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state every time the special symbol changes thereafter; and after the jackpot game ends, the number of variations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined first number. a first time-saving state transition means for shifting to a time-saving state in which entering the ball into the second special symbol entry opening is easier than the normal gaming state; A time-saving lottery means for determining whether or not to award the jackpot in a lottery based on a ball entering a ball mouth, and also determining whether to enter a time-saving state without going through a jackpot game, and the low probability When in the gaming state, if the time-saving lottery means wins the transition to the time-saving state, the time-saving state is entered until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches a predetermined second number of times after winning. and second time-saving state transition means.
Note that the "probability of winning a jackpot" includes the probability of winning a jackpot by passing through a specific area such as the V area. Therefore, for example, in a 1 type and 2 type mixing machine, the sum of the probabilities of winning a jackpot and a small jackpot in a special symbol lottery is the "probability of winning a jackpot". In addition, in a 1 type 2 type mixing machine, where the ball entrance for the 2nd special symbol is more likely to win a jackpot than the entrance for the 1st special symbol, the ball entering the entrance for the 2nd special symbol is usually The time-saving state, which is easier than the gaming state, may correspond to the high-probability gaming state.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention having the above configuration, when the falling machine is in a low probability gaming state after falling, a new time saving state is entered in the lottery based on the ball entering the second special symbol ball entry opening. By drawing the transition, it is possible to create an opportunity to recover the number of shortened times, and it is possible to maintain high expectations for a jackpot even after falling from a high probability gaming state to a normal probability gaming state. It becomes possible to provide gaming machines with

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged view of displays provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing in blocks the electrical configuration of a main control board and peripheral devices provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing in blocks the electrical configuration of a sub-control board and peripheral devices provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. It is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot determination table. It is an explanatory diagram of a fall lottery table. It is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot type determination table. It is an explanatory diagram of a reach determination table. It is an explanatory diagram of a special figure fluctuation pattern selection table. It is an explanatory view showing the storage contents of the first special figure reservation storage part. It is an explanatory diagram showing the memory contents of the 2nd special figure reservation storage part. It is an explanatory diagram of the first special figure reservation performance storage section. It is an explanatory diagram of the second special figure reservation effect storage part. It is a flowchart of main side main control processing executed by the game control microcomputer. 15 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side main control processing shown in FIG. 14. It is a flowchart of the starting opening sensor detection process which the microcomputer for game control performs in the main side timer interruption process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15. It is a flowchart of the second special symbol jackpot determination process executed by the game control microcomputer in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 17. It is a flowchart of the second special symbol variation pattern selection process that the game control microcomputer executes in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 17. 20 is a flowchart that is a continuation of the flowchart in FIG. 19. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation process executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15. It is a diagram explaining the flow of the game of the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the transition condition to c time saving after a fall. It is a diagram explaining the flow of the game of the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the transition conditions to c time saving when a fall does not occur. It is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot determination table in a second embodiment. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing in the second embodiment. It is a diagram explaining the flow of the game of the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment.

A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, when describing the direction of each part of a pachinko game machine, the direction as seen from a player who plays a game while facing the pachinko game machine is used as a reference. Specifically, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko game machine are the horizontal and vertical directions as seen from the player. Further, the direction in which the player approaches the player is defined as the front, and the direction in which the player moves away from the player is defined as the back.

[Main components of pachinko machines]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 16. The gaming machine frame 16 is composed of, in order from the front side, a front frame 18, an inner frame (not shown), and an outer frame (not shown). The front frame 18 includes a handle 4, a batted ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24, an excess ball tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25, a production button 9, a production lever 6, a speaker 8, and a left side lamp. 23a, and a right side lamp 23b.

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, 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 ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24 is provided at the lower center of the front frame 18. The ball supply tray 24 is for storing game balls to be supplied to the firing device 90 (FIG. 3). 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). 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 production button 9 is provided in a portion of the front frame 18 that covers the upper part of the batted ball supply tray 24. In other words, the production button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can press it with his right or left hand. In this embodiment, the effect button 9 is a push-on type button switch. The performance button 9 has a built-in performance button lamp 9c (FIG. 4) and a performance button vibration motor 9b (FIG. 4). The production button lamp 9c lights up or flashes when the production button 9 is pressed during a period in which the production button 9 is pressed. The surface of the effect button 9 is made of a translucent material, and is designed so that the player can visually recognize the light emitted by the effect button lamp 9c. The performance button vibration motor 9b vibrates the performance button 9, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period in which the pressing operation of the performance button 9 is valid. In this embodiment, the production button lamp 9c is an LED.
The production button 9 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring for returning the pressed production button 9 to the position before the pressing operation, and the production button 9 is released from the pressed state. When this happens, the restoring force of the elastic member restores the state before the pressing operation. When the player presses the performance button 9 while the pressing operation of the performance button 9 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific performance that is performed in response to the operation of the performance button 9 will be referred to as a button performance.

A production lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball tray 25 in the front frame 18, that is, near the lower left end of the front frame 18. In other words, the production lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with his left hand. That is, the production lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with his left hand, and the production button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with his left hand. It is provided in a position where it can be pressed and operated with the right hand when the production lever 6 is being operated.
The production lever 6 is formed into a rod shape that can be grasped with the left hand, and can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise as well as pushed backward. Further, the production lever 6 is provided with a production lever vibration motor 6d (FIG. 4). The production lever vibration motor 6d vibrates the production lever 6, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period when the production lever 6 is valid for operation. When a player operates the performance lever 6 while the operation of the performance lever 6 is valid, a specific performance is performed. 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.

A left side lamp 23a is provided on the left side of the front frame 18, and a right side lamp 23b is provided on the right side. A portion of the front frame 18 in which the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b are provided has translucency, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent portion. 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 emitted light. The speakers 8 are provided at the left and right corners of the upper part of the front frame 18, and output sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the contents of the performance.

Further, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a game board 2, a glass plate 5, and an effect display device 7. The game board 2 is placed approximately at the center of the game board 2, that is, at a position approximately directly facing the player's face. The effect display device 7 is arranged on the rear side of the game board 2, and its screen is exposed from approximately the center of the game board 2. The game board 2 includes a fixed winning device 10, a big winning device 30, a gate 12, a normal variable winning device (also referred to as a normal electric accessory or an electric chew) 20, a general winning opening 13, and displays 50. , a center decoration body 14 and a rail member 17.

A game area 3 is formed on the surface of the game board 2, in which game balls flow down (roll). The game area 3 has a left game area 3a formed on the left side of the screen of the effect display device 7, and a right game area 3b formed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 7. A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the surface of the game board 2 to change the direction in which the game ball flows down. The front of the board surface of the game board 2 is covered with a transparent glass plate 5. Although not shown in FIG. 1, LEDs are provided at multiple locations on the game board 2. These LEDs are collectively referred to as panel lamps (indicated by reference numeral 2a in FIG. 4). Each LED constituting the panel 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. That is, the pachinko game machine 1 lights or blinks the left side lamp 23a, right side lamp 23b, and board lamp 2a according to the performance content during game control, and outputs sound from each speaker 8.

The fixed prize winning device 10 is arranged at the lower center of the game board 2. The fixed prize winning device 10 has a first starting opening 11 through which game balls can be won one by one. The first starting port 11 is always open, and the probability that a game ball enters the first starting port 11 does not substantially change. The gate 12 is disposed in the right gaming area 3b, and is configured to allow game balls flowing down the right gaming area 3b to pass through. The normal variable winning device 20 is arranged below the gate 12 in the right gaming area 3b. The normal variable winning device 20 includes a movable member 21. The movable member 21 is configured to be rotatable with its base end as a rotation axis, and when the movable member 21 opens and closes, the second starting port 22 opens and closes. When the movable member 21 is opened, the second starting port 22 is opened, and the game balls are easily placed into the second starting port 22 one by one. Further, when the movable member 21 is operated to close, the second starting port 22 is closed, and the game ball is in a state where it is not possible to win a prize in the second starting port 22.
In the example shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning device 20 is normally placed on the right side of the gaming area 3, but it may be placed on the lower side of the gaming area 3.

The big winning device 30 is arranged on the right side of the fixed winning device 10 on the game board 2. The grand prize winning device 30 includes an opening/closing member 31 that opens and closes the grand prize opening 32. The grand prize opening 32 is formed in a size that allows a plurality of game balls to win prizes (enter balls). In this embodiment, the opening/closing member 31 is formed in a plate shape long in the left-right direction, and is configured to be rotatable using the left and right lower ends as rotation axes.

The display devices 50 are provided outside the game area 3 on the game board 2 and below the big winning device 30. As shown in FIG. 2, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display 51 that variably displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol), and a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol). It is provided with a second special symbol display 52 that variably displays a normal symbol, and a normal symbol display 53 that variably displays an ordinary symbol (also referred to as a general symbol). Further, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display device 51a that displays the number of memory pending operations on the first special symbol display 51, and a second special symbol display device 52 that displays the number of memory memory on pending operations. It is provided with a second special symbol reservation display 52a and a regular symbol reservation display 53a that displays the number of stored operation reservations of the regular symbol display 53. Hereinafter, when explaining matters common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, they will simply be referred to as special symbols. Moreover, when explaining matters common to the first special symbol display 51 and the second special symbol display 52, they are simply referred to as special symbol displays.

In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 51 and the second special symbol display 52 each include eight LEDs. A lit LED (□) and an extinguished LED (■) each represent a special symbol, and a state where the LED lighting points flow in a predetermined direction (for example, from left to right) represents a variable 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.
Further, in this embodiment, the normal symbol display 53 is composed of two LEDs. A lit LED (□) and an unlit LED (■) represent a normal symbol, and a state in which each LED is alternately lit represents a fluctuating display of the regular symbol. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, a normal symbol lottery is executed to determine whether or not it is a hit, and the normal symbol display 53 variably displays the normal symbols. Then, the normal symbol display 53 definitively displays the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the normal symbol. When the normal symbol confirmed and displayed by the normal symbol display 53 is a normal symbol indicating a win, the normal variable winning device 20 is activated, the movable member 21 is opened and closed, and the second starting port 22 is opened and closed.

When the game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a jackpot determination (also referred to as a jackpot lottery) is executed to determine whether or not it is a jackpot, 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 jackpot determination after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since starting the variable display of the first special symbol. Here, if the confirmed and displayed first special symbol is a special symbol indicating a jackpot, a jackpot will occur, the grand prize device 30 will operate, the opening/closing member 31 will open/close, and the grand prize opening 32 will open/close. do. When a game ball enters the first starting hole 11 while the first special symbol display 51 is variably displaying the first special symbol, the operation of the first special symbol display 51 is triggered by the winning. The stored number indicating the number of operation reservations is displayed by the first special figure reservation display 51a. Hereinafter, the number of stored operation pendings on the first special symbol display 51 will be referred to as the first special symbol pending number.

Furthermore, when the game ball enters the second starting slot 22, a jackpot determination (also referred to as a jackpot lottery) is executed, and the second special symbol display 52 variably displays the second special symbol. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display 52 definitively displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination. Here, if the confirmed and displayed second special symbol is a special symbol indicating a jackpot, a jackpot will occur, the grand prize device 30 will operate, the opening/closing member 31 will open/close, and the grand prize opening 32 will open/close. do. If a game ball enters the second starting slot 22 while the second special symbol display 52 is variably displaying the second special symbol, the operation of the second special symbol display 52 is triggered by the winning. The stored number indicating the number of operation reservations is displayed by the second special figure reservation display 52a. Hereinafter, the number of stored operation pending operations on 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 device starts to display a variable display of the special symbol until it finally displays the special symbol will be referred to as one variation of the special symbol. Also, the fact that the number of reserved special symbols decreases by one each time the special symbol is changed is called the consumption of the number of reserved special symbols. In addition, the period required from when the big winning hole opens until it closes is called the opening period of the big winning hole, and the period from when the big winning hole opens until it opens next time is called a round. Furthermore, the game from the start of the first round until the end of the final round is called a jackpot game. Furthermore, if the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, the type of jackpot is determined by lottery. Depending on the type of jackpot, the opening period of the jackpot and the maximum number of rounds that can be executed vary.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a normal probability (hereinafter referred to as normal probability) and a probability higher than the normal probability (hereinafter referred to as high probability) as the probability of being judged as a jackpot in jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as jackpot probability). is set. Hereinafter, a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is set to a normal probability will be referred to as a normal probability state, and a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is set to a high probability will be referred to as a high probability state. Incidentally, which of the above-mentioned high probability state and normal probability state to shift to is basically determined by a lottery at the time of a jackpot. Further, while in the high probability state, a falling lottery is performed to fall from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state) every time the special symbol changes. The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called tumble machine.

The general winning hole 13 is arranged on the left side of the fixed winning device 10 on the game board 2. The rail member 17 is arranged along the periphery of the game board 2. The rail member 17 guides the game ball fired by the firing device 90 (FIG. 3) to the game area 3. An out port 19 is opened in the center of the lower part of the game board 2 for discharging game balls that have not won anywhere. The center decoration body 14 is arranged at the upper part of the game board 2. The center decoration body 14 has a translucent property, and a plurality of LEDs that light up or blink depending on the content of the performance are provided inside the center decoration body 14.
Further, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a movable body 15. The movable body 15 is arranged behind the center decorative body 14. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the movable body 15 is substantially hidden behind the center decorative body 14. The movable body 15 descends downward at a predetermined timing depending on the content of the performance, and is displaced to a state where it can be visually recognized by the player.

The effect display device 7 displays moving images and still images such as effect images, message images, and demonstration images. The player plays the game while viewing these images from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. The performance display device 7 variably displays a performance (decoration) pattern as a performance image in synchronization with the variable display of the special pattern. In this embodiment, the performance symbols are symbols representing arithmetic numbers 1 to 9. Note that the production symbols may include symbols representing things other than numbers, such as alphabets and special characters, or may be combined with symbols representing things other than numbers. In this embodiment, as areas where the performance display device 7 variably displays 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 9L is variably displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol 9C is variably displayed in the middle performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol 9R is displayed in the right performance symbol display area. 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.

In this embodiment, the main variation pattern (variation mode) of each production symbol is a variation pattern in which the numbers represented by the production symbols move from the top to the bottom of the screen in ascending order, that is, a variation pattern in which they scroll vertically. It is. As the variation pattern, it is also possible to use a horizontal scrolling method in which the effect symbols move from one side of the screen to the other, a method in which the effect symbols are sequentially displayed in ascending numerical order at the same display position, and the like. 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 may be a moving image of a TV drama or a movie, an animated moving image of the moving image, an animation, a moving image original to a pachinko game machine manufacturer, or the like. In this embodiment, 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 symbol, and at the same time as the special symbol is confirmed and displayed, each performance symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the jackpot determination result is displayed. Here, the fixed display is a stopped display state in which the performance symbols are completely stopped without shaking up and down or changing again.

Hereinafter, a performance pattern representing that the result of the jackpot determination was a jackpot will be referred to as a jackpot performance pattern, and a performance pattern representing that the result of the jackpot determination was a loss will be referred to as a loss performance pattern. In this embodiment, the jackpot effect design is a state in which each effect pattern represents the same number, that is, a so-called aligned state. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the left effect pattern 9L, middle effect pattern 9C, and right effect pattern 9R, which have been confirmed and displayed, are in a state where they are all "7", respectively. In addition, the losing effect design is a state in which each of the effect patterns represents the same number and is not aligned, that is, a pattern in which the numbers are not aligned. For example, the confirmed left effect pattern 9L is "7", the middle effect pattern 9C is "6", and the right effect pattern 9R is "7".
Hereinafter, the performance symbols displayed in a variable manner by the performance display device 7 in synchronization with the special symbols will be referred to as a performance symbol variation pattern, and the image displayed in the background of the performance symbol variation pattern will be referred to as a background image. The background image is a still image or a moving image.

The production symbol variation pattern is displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol variation pattern, and when the operation of the special symbol display device is suspended, the operation of the production 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, the number of pending operations on the production display device 7 corresponding to the number of reserved special symbols and the number of pending operations on the production display device 7 corresponding to the second number of special symbols pending are displayed on the production display device 7 by a pending image. Ru. Therefore, by counting the number of pending images displayed on the effect display device 7, the player can know the number of reserved first special symbols and the number of reserved second special symbols, as well as the number of reserved first special symbols and the number of reserved special symbols. It is possible to know the number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 due to the number of second special symbols pending. Incidentally, the number of pending operations on the performance display device 7 may be notified to the player using a lamp or the like around the performance display device 7 without being displayed on the performance display device 7.

In addition to notifying the results of the jackpot determination based on the above-mentioned performance symbols, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also notifies the background image displayed on the performance display device 7, the sound output from the speaker 8, the lighting of the board lamp 2a, and the The results of the jackpot determination are announced using a combination of actions and the like. Specifically, various performances such as preview performances and reach performances fall under this category.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko gaming machines]
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 (FIG. 3), a payout control board 73 (FIG. 3), a sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4), an image control board 200 (FIG. 4), and a lamp control board 79. (FIG. 4) and a voice control board 78 (FIG. 4).

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 CPU 62 executes winning detection, jackpot determination, updating various random numbers, and the like. The ROM 63 contains computer programs executed by the CPU 62, jackpot determination table Ta1 (FIG. 5), falling lottery table Ta2 (FIG. 6), jackpot type determination table Ta3 (FIG. 7), reach determination table Ta4 (FIG. 8), and special drawings. Various tables such as a variation pattern selection table Ta5 (FIG. 9) are stored. The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various determinations (lotteries), such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variable pattern random numbers.

The RAM 64 is used as a work memory when the CPU 62 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage section 64a, a second special symbol reservation storage section 64b, and a regular symbol reservation storage section 64c. As shown in FIG. 10, 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 stores a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball entering the first starting slot 11 (FIG. 1). Ru. In addition, random numbers for the fall lottery used in the fall lottery are also stored as necessary. If the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 (Fig. 1) while the first special symbol display 51 (Fig. 2) is variably displaying the first special symbol, the first special The fluctuating display of symbols is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the jackpot random numbers etc. acquired due to the winning are stored in the first special symbol suspension storage section 64a.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, the second special figure reservation storage section 64b includes first to fourth storage areas. In other words, the maximum number of second special symbols that can be stored is four. Each storage area stores a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball entering the second starting slot 22 (FIG. 1). Ru. In addition, random numbers for the fall lottery used in the fall lottery are also stored as necessary. If the game ball enters the second starting slot 22 (Fig. 1) while the second special symbol display 52 (Fig. 2) is variably displaying the second special symbol, the second special The fluctuating display of symbols is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the jackpot random number etc. acquired due to the winning are stored in the second special symbol suspension storage section 64b.

The jackpot random numbers and the like are stored in order from the first storage areas 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. Therefore, if jackpot random numbers etc. are stored in the first to fourth storage areas, the jackpot random numbers etc. stored in the fourth storage area are the latest information in terms of time, and are stored in the first storage area. The oldest information in terms of time is the jackpot random numbers. The jackpot random numbers and the like stored in each storage area are 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 stored in the second storage area are shifted to the first storage area. Further, the determination (lottery) based on the jackpot random numbers etc. stored in the first storage area is executed after the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display ends and before the next variable display begins.

The normal pattern holding storage unit 64c (FIG. 3) stores a normal winning random number (determines whether or not the normal pattern is a winning pattern) acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball passing through the gate 12 (FIG. 1). (Random numbers for drawing lots) are stored. When a game ball passes through the gate 12 while the normal symbol display 53 is variably displaying a normal symbol, the operation of the normal symbol display 53 due to its passage is temporarily suspended (operation pending), The normal winning random number obtained due to this is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage section 64c. The suspended fluctuating display of the normal symbols is performed after the currently being fluctuating display of the regular symbols ends. In this embodiment, the normal symbol reservation storage section 64c has a storage area for holding a total of 4 pieces, and the maximum number of stored operation pending pieces of the normal symbol display 53 is 4 pieces. Hereinafter, the number of stored normal symbol display units 53 for pending operation will be referred to as the number of pending symbols for normal symbols.

Further, a RAM clear switch 66 is mounted on the main control board 60. When the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the RAM clear switch 66 pressed, it initializes the RAM 64 and the RAM 120 (FIG. 4) 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 includes a first starting port sensor 11a, a second starting port sensor 22a, a gate sensor 12a, a big winning port sensor 32a, and a general winning port sensor 13a via a relay board 74. The electric chew solenoid 20a and the big prize opening solenoid 30a are electrically connected.

The first starting port sensor 11a is provided directly below the first starting port 11 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 to the main control board 60. The second starting port sensor 22a is provided directly below the second starting port 22 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting port 22 to the main control board 60. The gate sensor 12a is provided in the passage area of the game ball in the gate 12 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 12 to the main control board 60. The big winning hole sensor 32a is provided directly below the big winning hole 32 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning hole 32 to the main control board 60. The general winning hole sensor 13a is provided directly below the general winning hole 13 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 13 to the main control board 60.

The electric chew solenoid 20a drives the movable member 21 (FIG. 1) of the normal variable winning device 20 to open and close. The big prize opening solenoid 30a opens and closes the opening/closing member 31 (FIG. 1) of the big winning device 30.
Further, a rental ball payout device 80, a card unit 76, and a prize ball payout device 400 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 lending motor 81 drives a member that puts out game balls as rental balls, and the ball lending sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been put out by the member to the main control board via the putting out control board 73. Output to 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 the main control board via a payout control board 73. Output to 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 (FIG. 1).

The pachinko game machine 1 also 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 and the like 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 such as an effect selection table Ta6 in addition to a computer program for the CPU 102 to control 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. Note that the production control microcomputer 101 is an example of a control means of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, the first special symbol reservation performance storage section 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is configured to hold the first special symbol that is output from the main control board 60. Memorizes startup winning commands, etc. The first starting winning command is a command that includes a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variable pattern random number, and a reach random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball enters the first starting slot 11.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, the second special figure reservation performance storage section 122 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is output from the main control board 60. Stores the second start winning command, etc. The second starting winning command is a command that includes a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, and a reach random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball enters the second starting slot 22.
The variation performance storage unit 123 stores a first start winning command or a second start winning command used for the variation of the variation performance pattern.
The input/output circuit 103 transmits or receives data with each board connected to the sub-control board 100.

An image control board 200 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100. The image control board 200 includes an image control CPU 202, a VDP 201 (Video Display Processor), 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 a variable effect pattern, a button effect image, a lever effect image, and a preview image. 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 in 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 CGROM 205 is an example of the effect storage means of the present invention.

A left side lamp 23a, a right side lamp 23b, and a panel lamp 2a are electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 via a 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. Note that the left side lamp 23a, right side lamp 23b, board lamp 2a, presentation button lamp, and lamp control board 79 are examples of presentation means of the present invention.
The movable body 15 is electrically connected to the lamp control board 79 via the relay board 77 . A device (not shown) for operating the movable body 15 is connected to the movable body 15, and a movable body motor (not shown) for driving the device is connected to the device. . The production control microcomputer 101 creates motion pattern data for determining the motion pattern of the movable body 15 using data stored in the ROM 110, and transmits the motion pattern data to the lamp control board 79. Then, the lamp control board 79 that has received the operation pattern data drives the movable body motor via the relay board 77 according to the operation pattern, thereby controlling the operation of the movable body 15.

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 9a, a production lever push detection switch 6g, a production lever rotation detection switch 6h, a production button vibration motor 9b, and a production lever vibration motor 6d are electrically connected. has been done. The performance button detection switch 9a outputs a signal indicating that the performance button 9 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100, and the performance control microcomputer 101 detects the button performance based on the signal input from the performance button detection switch 9a. Execute. The production lever push detection switch 6g outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101, based on the signal input from the production lever push detection switch 6g, A lever performance to be performed when a performance lever 6 is pushed is executed. The production lever rotation detection switch 6h outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been rotated to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101, based on the signal input from the production lever rotation detection switch 6h, A lever performance performed when a performance lever 6 is rotated is executed.

The performance button vibration motor 9b is a member that vibrates the performance button 9, and is housed inside the performance button 9. The production lever vibration motor 6d 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 9b and operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the production lever vibration motor 6d. The performance control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance button 9 comes, and drives and controls the performance button vibration motor 9b based on the read operation pattern data. Further, the performance control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance lever 6 comes, and drives and controls the performance lever vibration motor 6d based on the read operation pattern data.

Further, a real-time clock (RTC) 124 is mounted on the sub-control board 100. The RTC 124 measures the 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 the power, and when power is not being supplied from the external power supply device, the RTC 124 operates using the backup power supply circuit 71 provided on the power supply board 70. It operates using electricity supplied from 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. Note that a backup power supply circuit that supplies power to the RTC 124 may be provided in the sub-control board 100.

[Explanation of gaming status]
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained. The special symbol display device and the normal symbol display device 53 of the pachinko game machine 1 are each provided with a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display is activated is referred to as a "high probability state," and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state, low probability state)." In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state.
In addition, a state in which the variable time reduction function of the special symbol display is activated is referred to as a "time reduction state", and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a "non-time reduction state". In the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time required from the start of the variable display to the final display) is shorter than in the non-time saving state.

The probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the special symbol display may operate at the same time, or only one may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display. That is, the probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 53 is activated, compared to when it is not activated, the normal symbol displayed by the normal symbol display 53 is a normal winning symbol (determined as a win in the normal symbol lottery). The probability of becoming a normal symbol indicating that it has been done is high.

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but it is 1 second in the time saving state. Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the open time of the normal variable prize winning device 20 is longer than in the non-time-saving state. In other words, the open time extension function of the normal variable winning device 20 is operating. For example, the opening time of the normal variable winning device 20 in the non-time saving state is 0.5 seconds, and the opening time of the normal variable winning device 20 in the time saving state is 3 seconds. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the normal variable winning device 20 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state. In other words, the function of increasing the number of openings of the normal variable winning device 20 is operating. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 22 is opened and closed in an opening pattern according to the current game state when the confirmed and displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol.

In a situation where the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 and the opening time extension function and opening number increase function of the normal variable winning device 20 are operating, if these functions are not operating. Compared to this, the variable winning device 20 is normally opened frequently, and game balls enter the second starting port 22 frequently. As a result, the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls increases, so the player can aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls he has. In addition, in this way, under the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 and the opening time extension function and opening number increase function of the normal variable winning device 20 are operating, the normal variable winning prize is activated. The control that supports winning to the second starting port 22 by the device 20 is called electric support control. Therefore, in a variable probability state or a normal time saving state in which the electric support control functions, the player plays a game aiming at the second starting opening 22. On the other hand, in a normal state in which the electric support control does not function, the player plays a game aiming at the first starting opening 11.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called falling machine, and no matter what type of jackpot is won as will be described later, the gaming state immediately after the jackpot game ends is always powered on. Support control is performed, and the state is a high probability state and a time saving state (a time saving). However, while in the high probability state, a falling lottery is performed to fall from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state) every time the special symbol changes, and the high probability state ends at the time of falling. Furthermore, when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed, the game ends once, and the high probability state is restarted after the jackpot game.

On the other hand, regarding the time saving state (a time saving) that involves electric support control, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time saving number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the jackpot game, regardless of whether or not it has fallen from the high probability state. continues up to a maximum of 20%. Specifically, in the case where the game falls from a high probability state before reaching the time saving number, the game ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed for the predetermined time saving number after the end of the jackpot game. It should be noted that even if a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed before the time saving number is reached, the jackpot game ends temporarily. On the other hand, even if you do not fall from the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game until the predetermined number of time reductions is reached, the time reduction state with electric support control (a time reduction) will not continue and the number of time reductions will be reduced. The process ends when the variable display of symbols is executed. After that, the player will play a game aiming at the first starting port 11, and the game will shift to a latent state, which appears to be a normal state but is actually a high probability state. The latent state continues until you fall from the high probability state.
When playing the pachinko game machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state and a non-time-saving state, with no electric support control being performed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as will be described later, a lottery of c time reduction (sudden time reduction) is also performed by a lottery of the second special symbol. c If the time saving is won, the game shifts to the normal probability state and the time saving state at the same time as the next special symbol starts changing without going through the jackpot game. However, c-time saving can be won (or even if won, shifting to the time saving state) is limited to a normal probability state and a non-time saving state. It should be noted that electric support control is performed synchronously for the time saver c as well as for the time saver a, so that after winning the time saver c, the player plays a game aiming at the second starting opening 22. This c time saving means that the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) which is sufficiently larger than the jackpot denominator in the normal probability, or the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. Ends with. That is, c time saving will continue until the next big hit.

[Jackpot determination table]
The jackpot determination table Ta1 shown in FIG. 5 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) refers to when executing a jackpot determination as to whether or not it is a jackpot. The jackpot determination table Ta1 is configured by associating the type of lottery (special drawing 1 drawing or special drawing drawing 2), gaming state, and jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot random numbers 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 is generated. The jackpot random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the jackpot random number counter counts a total of 65,536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65,535. In other words, a total of 65,536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65,535 are generated. In this embodiment, a total of 205 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 204 are set in the jackpot determination table Ta1 as random numbers corresponding to jackpots when the gaming state of special drawings 1 and 2 is in the normal probability state. There is. If the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is one of 0 to 204 when the gaming state is the normal probability state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and selects a jackpot from 0 to 65535. If the number is outside of 0 to 204, it is determined that it is not a jackpot, that is, a loss. In addition, when it is determined that special drawing 2 is a loss, it is determined that c time saving is won (shifting to the time saving gaming state).

However, even if it is determined that you have won c-time saving, the only thing that will shift to c-time saving is the non-work-saving state, and if you are already in the working-time saving state, even if you win c-time saving. is also controlled so as not to shift to c time saving (that is, it is substantially equivalent to losing). Incidentally, in the case of the time saving state, the lottery table itself may be changed in advance so as not to win c time saving. Note that even in a high probability state, the transition to c-time saving does not occur, but as shown in Fig. 5, the lottery itself may not be held, or if the lottery is held and it is determined that c-time saving has been won. However, it may be possible not to shift to c-time saving mode.

In addition, in this embodiment, a total of 1810 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 1809 are set in the jackpot determination table Ta1 as random numbers corresponding to jackpots when the gaming state of special drawings 1 and 2 is in a high probability state. has been done. That is, more jackpot random numbers are set than in the normal probability state, and the probability of a jackpot being determined in the jackpot determination is higher than in the normal probability state. If the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is one of 0 to 1810 when the gaming state is in a high probability state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and selects a jackpot from 0 to 65535. If the value is outside of 0 to 1810, it is determined that it is not a jackpot, that is, a loss.

[Fall lottery table]
The fall lottery table Ta2 shown in FIG. 6 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) refers to when performing a fall lottery when the current gaming state is in a high probability state. The fall lottery table Ta2 is configured by associating fall lottery random numbers with fall lottery results. The falling lottery random number is a predetermined random number selected from among the falling lottery random numbers generated by the falling lottery random number counter. A computer program for operating the falling lottery random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the falling lottery random number counter operates and a falling lottery random number is generated. The falling lottery random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the falling lottery random number counter counts a total of 65,536 falling lottery random numbers from 0 to 65,535. In other words, a total of 65,536 falling lottery random numbers from 0 to 65,535 are generated. In this embodiment, a total of 1010 fall lottery random numbers from 0 to 1009 are set in the fall lottery table Ta2 as random numbers for determining a fall. If the falling lottery random number obtained from the falling lottery counter when the gaming state is in the high probability state is any one of 0 to 1010, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game will fall from the high probability state, and sets the number to 0 to 65535. If the value is other than 0 to 1010, it is determined that the high probability state will not fall, that is, the high probability state will continue.

In addition, in the falling lottery using the above-mentioned falling lottery table Ta2, only when the current gaming state (more specifically, the gaming state at the time when the fluctuation of the special symbol in which the lottery is performed) is in a high probability state, the special symbol It is held before the above-mentioned jackpot lottery for each fluctuation. Then, when it is determined that the player will fall from the high probability state, the state shifts to the normal probability state based on the fluctuation in which the lottery was performed. Therefore, for example, even if the player is in a high probability state at the start of the fluctuation, if it is determined that the player will fall in the fall lottery, the jackpot lottery for that fluctuation is performed in the jackpot determination table Ta1 in the normal probability state rather than in the high probability state.

Moreover, the falling lottery may be performed at the same time as the jackpot lottery. For example, in the case of a 1 type 2 type mixed machine, the end condition for shortening time (corresponding to the high probability state of a fixed variable machine) is one small win, and in a jackpot lottery, a part of the small win is a small win that does not allow subsequent V wins. If a small winning (falling small winning) is provided, winning a small winning that does not allow a V prize in a jackpot lottery in a time-saving state will essentially have the same meaning as falling.

[Jackpot type determination table]
The jackpot type determination table Ta3 shown in FIG. 7 is a table that the gaming control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) refers to when determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The jackpot type determination table Ta3 is configured by associating the lottery type (special drawing 1 drawing or special drawing drawing 2) with the jackpot type random number. The jackpot type random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot type random numbers 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 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 10 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 9. That is, a total of 10 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 9 are generated. In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the types of jackpots include "5R guaranteed variable jackpot (100 a time savings after jackpot)" and "10R probability variable jackpot (100 a time savings after jackpot)." In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 7, in the lottery of the first special symbol (the lottery of special symbol 1), a "5R guaranteed variable jackpot (a time saving 100 times after the jackpot)" is won regardless of the jackpot type random number. It is determined that the On the other hand, in the second special symbol lottery (special symbol 2 lottery), if the jackpot type random number is 0 to 4, it is determined that the "5R guaranteed variable jackpot (a time saving 100 times after jackpot)" has been won, and 5 to If it is 9, it is determined that a "10R guaranteed variable jackpot (100 a time savings after jackpot)" has been won.

[Reach judgment table]
The reach determination table Ta4 shown in FIG. 8 is used when the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) determines whether or not to select a special pattern fluctuation pattern in which a reach appears when the result of jackpot determination is a loss. This is the table to be referenced. Here, reach is a state in which there is only one special symbol remaining that is being displayed in a variable manner out of multiple special symbols, and it depends on which special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner is confirmed to be displayed. This is a situation in which a combination of special symbols indicates a jackpot. In addition, reach is a state in which there is only one remaining performance symbol among the performance symbols that are variably displayed in the plurality of display areas of the performance display device 7, and the variably displayed This is a state in which a jackpot effect pattern combination is created depending on which effect pattern is decidedly displayed.
For example, when one of the combinations of jackpot effect symbols is "777", "7" is definitely displayed as the left effect symbol 9L in the left effect symbol display area, and as the right effect symbol 9R in the right effect symbol display area. This is a state in which "7" is displayed as a fixed number, and the medium effect symbol 9C is displayed in a variable manner in the medium effect symbol display area. In addition, the concept of reach includes a state in which the middle effect pattern 9C is scrolling, a state in which it is swaying, a state in which it repeats enlargement and reduction, and the like.

The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to select a special symbol fluctuation pattern in which a reach appears when the result of jackpot determination is a loss. The reach determination table Ta4 is configured by correlating gaming states and reach random numbers. The reach random number is a predetermined random number selected from among the reach random numbers generated by the reach random number counter. In this embodiment, the reach random number counter counts a total of 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 255. In other words, a total of 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 256 are generated. 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 and a reach random number is generated. In this embodiment, a total of 28 reach random numbers from 0 to 27 are set as the reach random numbers when the gaming state is the non-time saving state. If the reach random number obtained from the reach random number counter is one of 0 to 27 when the gaming state is in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is a reach in the reach determination, and selects a reach from 0 to 255. If it is other than 0 to 27, it is determined that there is no reach.

Further, in this embodiment, a total of 12 reach random numbers from 0 to 11 are set as the reach random numbers when the gaming state is the time saving state. If the reach random number obtained from the reach random number counter is one of 0 to 11 when the game state is in the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is a reach in the reach judgment, and selects a reach from 0 to 255. If the value is other than 0 to 11, it is determined that there is no reach.
The reach random number that is determined to be reachable is set smaller in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. As a result, in the time-saving state, the probability that it is determined that there is a reach is lower than in the non-time-saving state. In other words, since the probability of determining that there is no reach increases, the probability of selecting a special symbol variation pattern without reach increases accordingly when selecting a special symbol variation pattern. Therefore, in the time saving state, the pace at which the reserved number of special drawings is consumed becomes faster.

Incidentally, FIG. 8 basically shows a reach determination table corresponding to the first special symbol. The reach determination table corresponding to the second special symbol may have the same contents as the first special symbol, or may be a different table.

[Special figure fluctuation pattern selection table]
The special figure variation pattern selection table Ta5 shown in FIG. 9 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) refers to when determining the special figure variation pattern by lottery. The special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta5 corresponds to the gaming state, the judgment (jackpot judgment and reach judgment) result, the number of special figures on hold, the random number of fluctuation patterns, the special figure fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time, and the stop time. It is configured with Note that the jackpot type may be associated with the jackpot type. The variable effect pattern in the special figure variable pattern selection table Ta5 is a variable effect pattern that is variably displayed by the effect display device 7 in response to the selected special figure variable pattern, and is described for reference. The fluctuation pattern random number is a predetermined random number selected from among the fluctuation pattern random numbers generated by the fluctuation pattern random number counter. In this embodiment, the variable pattern random number counter counts a total of 100 variable pattern random numbers from 0 to 99. That is, a total of 100 fluctuation pattern random numbers from 0 to 99 are generated. 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 and generates variable pattern random numbers.

If the gaming state is in a non-time-saving state and the jackpot judgment is determined to be a jackpot, and the fluctuation pattern random number obtained from the fluctuation pattern random number counter is one of 0 to 94, the special drawing will be played regardless of the number of reserved special drawings. Fluctuation pattern P1 is selected. In other words, the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern P1 will be selected is 95%. Further, when the random number of the fluctuation pattern is one of 95 to 99, the special figure fluctuation pattern P2 is selected regardless of the number of reserved balls. In other words, the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern P2 will be selected is 5%. The variation time of the special symbol variation pattern P1 is 400,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol, that is, the time during which the special symbol is permanently displayed is 500 ms. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P2 is 150,000ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays SP (super) reach, which has evolved from the reach state, as the change effect pattern. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the normal reach as the variable effect pattern.

In addition, if it is determined that the gaming state is a non-time saving state and it is determined that there is a reach, and it is determined that there is a reach in the reach judgment, in other words, it is a case that there is a reach and a loss, the fluctuation pattern random number obtained from the fluctuation pattern random number counter is any one of 0 to 9, the special figure fluctuation pattern P3 is selected regardless of the number of reserved special figures. That is, the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern P3 is selected is 10%. Further, if the random number of the fluctuation pattern is any one of 10 to 99, the special figure fluctuation pattern P4 is selected regardless of the number of reserved balls. In other words, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected is 90%. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P3 is 400,000ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500ms. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P4 is 150,000ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500ms. Moreover, when the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the SP ready-to-win state developed from the ready-to-reach state as a variable effect pattern. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the normal reach as the variable effect pattern.

In addition, if the game state is determined to be a loss when the game is in a non-time saving state, and it is determined that there is no reach in the reach judgment, in other words, it is a case of a loss with no reach, and the number of reserved special drawings is 0 to 2. If there is, and the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is one of 0 to 99, special figure variation pattern P5 is selected. In other words, the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern P5 is selected is 100%. Further, when the number of reserved special figures is 3 to 4 and the variable pattern random number obtained from the variable pattern random number counter is any one of 0 to 99, the special figure variable pattern P6 is selected. In other words, the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 is selected is 100%. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P5 is 10,000ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500ms. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P6 is 5,000ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P5 or the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the normal variation as the variable effect pattern.

If a jackpot is determined when the gaming state is in the time saving state, and the fluctuation pattern random number obtained from the fluctuation pattern random number counter is one of 0 to 99, the special pattern fluctuation pattern P11 is selected. In other words, the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern P11 is selected is 100%. In addition, if it is determined that the gaming state is a time-saving state, and it is determined that there is a reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of a loss with a reach, the fluctuating pattern random number obtained from the fluctuating pattern random number counter is If it is any one of 0 to 99, the special figure fluctuation pattern P12 is selected regardless of the number of reserved special figures. In other words, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected is 100%. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P11 and the special symbol fluctuation pattern P12 is each 400,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms each. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P11 or the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the SP ready-to-win that has evolved from the ready-to-win state as a variable effect pattern.

Also, if it is determined that you have lost when the gaming state is in the time saving state, and it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of a no reach loss, the number of reserved special drawings is 0 to 1. , when the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is one of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected. In other words, the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern P13 will be selected is 100%. Further, when the number of reserved special figures is 2 to 4 and the variable pattern random number obtained from the variable pattern random number counter is one of 0 to 99, the special figure variable pattern P14 is selected. In other words, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected is 100%. The variation time of the special symbol variation pattern P13 is 2,000ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500ms. The variation time of the special symbol variation pattern P14 is 1,000ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P13 or the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the normal variation as the variable effect pattern.

As mentioned above, in a non-time-saving state, the probability that the development to SP reach is selected is 95% if it is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, but if it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination and there is a reach. If it is determined that the percentage is 10%. In addition, the probability that normal reach is selected in the non-time saving state is 5% if it is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot judgment, but if it is judged to be a loss in the jackpot judgment and it is judged to be reachable. is 90%.
In other words, when the performance display device 7 develops to SP reach as a variable performance pattern, there is a high possibility that a jackpot will occur. In other words, SP reach is a fluctuating performance pattern in which the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a jackpot is higher than in the case of normal reach.

Incidentally, FIG. 9 basically shows a special symbol variation pattern selection table corresponding to the first special symbol. The special symbol variation pattern selection table corresponding to the second special symbol may have the same contents as the first special symbol, or may be a different table.

[Main processing of the game control microcomputer 61]
Next, the main processes executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) will be explained with reference to the drawings.
(Main side main control processing)
First, the contents of the main-side main control process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be explained with reference to FIG. 14 showing it.
When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out a computer program for the main control process shown in FIG. 14 from the ROM 63 (FIG. 3) 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 circuits) and resets various flags, counters, timers, etc. In particular, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch 66 pressed, the RAM (RWM) 64 is also initialized (erased memory contents (RAM clear)). 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 initial values of each random number counter that generates the aforementioned jackpot random number, fall lottery random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number, and variable pattern random number are updated by adding "1" to each. . 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, for example, based on an interrupt pulse input to the CPU 62 at a cycle of 4 msec. In other words, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. 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, the contents of the main side timer interrupt process (S5 in FIG. 14) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be explained with reference to FIG. 15 showing it.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) of the main control board 60 are transferred to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) and the payout control board 73 (FIG. 3) in each process described below. 3) Output to etc. In particular, in this embodiment, a normal pattern fluctuation start command is used to indicate that the normal pattern has started to change when the normal pattern has started to change, and a normal pattern fluctuation start command to indicate that the special pattern has started to change when the special pattern has started to change. It also outputs the special figure fluctuation start command. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input processing, various sensors installed in the pachinko game machine 1 (first starting port sensor 11a, second starting port sensor 22a, big prize opening sensor 32a, gate sensor 12a, etc. (FIG. 3)) detect the Read each detected signal. 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 prize ball 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 of 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 next main side timer interrupt process is performed). This is done both during the period until the start of the processing (S5).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a starting port sensor detection process (S15), a normal operation process (S16), a special symbol standby process (S17), a special symbol variation process (S18), and other processes (S19), which will be described later. is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is ended. Other processes (S19) include security control processing to detect and notify fraudulent winnings, magnetic detection processing to detect and notify fraudulent activities using magnetism, and detection of opening of the front frame 18 (Fig. 1) and inner frame. These include a door opening process that uses radio waves to detect and notify a fraudulent act, a fraudulent radio wave detection process that uses radio waves to detect and notify a fraudulent act, and a shock detection process that detects and notifies a fraudulent act that causes the pachinko game machine 1 to vibrate. 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 (FIG. 14), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the process is repeated again. Main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is executed. In the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process (S5) executed again, the commands etc. set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S5) are Output to the board.

(Starting port sensor detection processing)
Next, the contents of the starting port sensor detection process (S15 in FIG. 15) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be explained with reference to FIG. 16 showing the process.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 12 (FIG. 1) (S20), and if it is determined that it has passed (S20: Yes), executes gate passage processing (S21). ). In this gate passage process, it is determined whether the number of reserved symbols is 4 or more, and if the number of reserved symbols is not 4 or more, "1" is added to the number of reserved symbols, and a lottery of normal symbols is performed. Performs processing to obtain and store winning random numbers.

Further, in S20, if it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 12 (S20: No), it is determined whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 22 (FIG. 1) (S22). . Here, if it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting slot 22 (S22: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special drawing reservation number U2 has reached the upper limit "4" (S23) . Here, if it is determined that the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached "4" (S23: Yes), the process proceeds to S28, but if the second special figure reservation number U2 has not reached "4" If it is determined (S23: No), 1 is added to the second special figure reservation number U2 (S24). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure related random number acquisition process (S25). In this second special figure related random number acquisition process, the jackpot random number counted by the jackpot random number counter, the falling lottery random number counted by the falling lottery random number counter, the jackpot type random number counted by the jackpot type random number counter, and the reach random number counter counted The reach random number to be counted and the variable pattern random number counted by the variable pattern random number counter are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 64b (FIG. 11) as the current second special figure pending number. Store in the appropriate storage area. For example, when the current number of second special symbols on hold 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 (S26). In this second starting winning command creation process, a second starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the second special figure pending storage section 64b in S25. This second starting prize winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting hole, data indicating each random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b in S25, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second start winning command created in S26 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S27). This set second start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 15), and the performance control microcomputer 101 is activated based on each random number included in the second start winning command. and execute the performance.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting hole 11 (FIG. 1) (S28). Here, if it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting slot 11 (S28: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached the upper limit "4" (S29) . Here, if it is determined that the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached "4" (S29: Yes), this starting port sensor detection process is terminated, but the first special figure reservation number U1 is "4". If it is determined that the number has not been reached (S29: No), 1 is added to the first special symbol reservation number U1 (S30). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure related random number acquisition process (S31). In this first special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a falling lottery 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 first special figure reservation storage section. 64a (FIG. 10), it is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved first 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 (S32). In this first starting winning command specifying 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 S31. This first starting prize winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won in the first starting hole 11, data indicating each random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 64a in S31, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S32 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S33). This set first start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 15), and the performance control microcomputer 101 is based on each random number included in the first starting winning command. and execute the performance.

(Normal operation processing)
Next, the contents of the normal operation process (S16 in FIG. 15) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be explained.
The game control microcomputer 61 adds the number of reserved ordinary symbols, displays the fluctuation of the ordinary symbols on the ordinary symbol display 53, determines whether the ordinary symbol is a hit or not, and performs normal variable control when the result of the hit determination is a hit. Processes such as opening and closing operations of the winning device 20 are performed.

(Special design standby processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol standby process (S17 in FIG. 14) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be explained with reference to FIG. 17 showing it.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S40), and if it is determined that it is not "0" (S40: No), the second The special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 18) is executed (S41). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special symbol variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 19 and 20), which will be described later (S42). Next, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the second special figure reservation number U2 (S43), and each number stored in each storage area of the second special figure reservation storage section 64b (FIG. 11) is The data is shifted one by one to the storage area with the oldest storage order, that is, the side to be read (S44). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special symbol fluctuation start process (S45). In other words, the second special symbol display 52 displays the second special symbols in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the jackpot judgment based on the jackpot random number stored in the second special symbol reservation storage section 64b (FIG. 11). Performs variable display. Moreover, each time the second special symbol display device 52 performs a variable display of the second special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage section 64b is stored in the oldest memory order. Shifted to storage area.
In this second special symbol variation start process, a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and variable display of the second special symbol is started. The 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. 18), which will be described later, and the second special pattern fluctuation pattern selection process (FIGS. 19 and 18). Contains the data of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in step 20).

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" in S40 (S40: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0". It is determined whether or not (S46), and if it is determined that it is not "0" (S46: No), a first special drawing jackpot determination process (FIG. 18) to be described later is executed (S47). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special symbol variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 19 and 20), which will be described later (S48). Next, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure reservation number U1 (S49), and each number stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 64a (FIG. 10) is The data is shifted one by one to the storage area with the older storage order, that is, the side to be read (S50). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special symbol fluctuation start process (S51). In other words, the first special symbol display 51 displays the first special symbols in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the jackpot judgment based on the jackpot random number stored in the first special symbol reservation storage section 64a (FIG. 10). Performs variable display. Moreover, each time the first special symbol display 51 performs a variable display of the first special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage section 64a is stored in the older one. Shifted to storage area.
In this first special symbol variation start process, a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 to start variable display of the first special symbol. The 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 jackpot determination process (FIG. 18), which will be described later, and the first special pattern fluctuation pattern selection process (FIGS. 19 and 18). 20) contains the data of the fluctuation pattern set in step 20).

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the first special symbol pending number U1 is "0" in S46 (S46: Yes), the effect display device 7 displays the standby screen (demonstration screen for waiting for customers). ) is displayed (S52). Here, if it is determined that the standby screen is being displayed (S52: Yes), this special symbol standby process is ended, and if it is determined that the standby screen is not being displayed (S52: No), the standby screen Setting processing is executed (S53). In this standby screen setting process, a customer waiting standby command for displaying a standby screen is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 after a predetermined standby time has elapsed.
Further, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is performed only when the second special symbol reservation number U2 is "0" (S40: Yes). That is, the extinguishment of the second special figure reservation is executed in priority to the extinguishment of the first special figure reservation.
However, if any special symbol is changing, the special symbol standby process is ended without performing the process after S40.

(Second special figure jackpot determination process (first special figure jackpot determination process))
Next, the contents of the second special figure jackpot determination process (first special figure jackpot determination process) (S41 in FIG. 17) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be explained with reference to FIG. 18 showing it. It should be noted that the second special figure jackpot determination process (S41 in FIG. 17) and the first special figure jackpot determination process (S47 in FIG. 17) have the same processing flow, so they will be explained together. In addition, when explaining matters common to the first special figure reservation storage section 64a and the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, they will simply be referred to as the special figure reservation storage section.

The game control microcomputer 61 reads out the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 10 and 11) of the special figure reservation storage section of the RAM 64 (S60), and refers to the jackpot determination table Ta1 (FIG. 5). (S61). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state (S62). The probability variable flag is turned ON when winning any probability variable jackpot, and is turned on when winning any normal jackpot (however, in this embodiment, there is no normal jackpot), or in the falling lottery (S70) described below. It is turned off when it is determined that the user has fallen.

Here, if it is determined that the probability change flag is not ON, that is, it is in the normal probability state (S62: No), the jackpot random number in the normal probability state is referred to in the jackpot determination table Ta1, and read out in S60. A determination is made as to whether or not the same random number as the jackpot random number exists, that is, whether or not it is a jackpot (S63). For example, if the jackpot random number read in S60 is "7", "7" exists among the jackpot random numbers 0 to 204 in the normal probability state in the jackpot determination table Ta1, so it is determined that it is a jackpot ( S63: Yes).

When the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot in S63 (S63: Yes), it reads out the jackpot type random number stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 10 and 11) of the special figure reservation storage section, and The type of jackpot is determined with reference to the jackpot type determination table Ta3 (FIG. 7) in which the jackpot types are set (S64). Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, the stop symbol of the special symbol, the distribution rate, the maximum number of rounds, the jackpot effect design, etc. differ. Here, the distribution rate is the probability that a predetermined jackpot will be selected from among the plurality of jackpots set in the jackpot type determination table. Moreover, the maximum number of rounds is the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game.

Subsequently, in the jackpot determination, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the jackpot flag indicating that it has been determined to be a jackpot (S65), and displays the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot determined in S64. The special figure stop symbol data of is set in the special figure buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S66), and this second special figure jackpot determination process is completed. In addition, in S63, if it is determined that it is not a jackpot, that is, it is a loss (S63: No), the range of random numbers corresponding to c time reduction (sudden time reduction) of the jackpot determination table Ta1 is further referred to and read out in S60. It is determined whether or not the same random number as the jackpot random number exists, that is, whether or not c time saving has been won (S67). It should be noted that only the second special symbol is judged to be a winning c time saver, and the second special symbol is basically won unless it is a jackpot. However, as described below, even if it is determined that the candidate has been selected for c-time saving, only the non-work-saving state will transition to c-time saving, and if the user is already in the working-time saving state, it will be assumed that he or she has won c-time saving. Even if there is a case, control is performed so as not to substantially shift to c time saving (S108 to S110).

When the game control microcomputer 61 determines that c time saving has been won in S68 (S67: Yes), a c time saving winning flag indicating that c time saving has been won with this special symbol change is turned ON (S68). Incidentally, the c time saving winning flag is ON only during the fluctuation of the special symbol determined to have won the c time saving. In addition, when c time saving is won, the gaming state of the pachinko game machine 1 at the time of winning c time saving (non-time saving state, time saving state) is also stored.

On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no winning for c time saving (S67: No), the special pattern stop pattern data for displaying the losing pattern of the special pattern is set in the special pattern buffer (S66), and this second The special map jackpot determination process ends.
Further, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the probability change flag is ON in S62, that is, the current game state is a high probability state (S62: Yes), the falling lottery table Ta2 (FIG. 6) A fall lottery is performed using (S69). Specifically, if the fall lottery random number obtained from the fall lottery counter is one of 0 to 1010, it is determined that the person will fall from a high probability state (S70: Yes), and if the fall lottery random number is any number from 0 to 1010 among 0 to 65535, If so, it is determined that the high probability state will not fall (S70: No), that is, the high probability state will continue.

If it is determined that the game will fall from the high probability state, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S71), and the current jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table Ta1 for the normal probability state instead of the high probability state (S63). On the other hand, in the case where it is determined that there is no fall from the high probability state, the jackpot random numbers in the high probability state are referred to in the jackpot determination table Ta1, and whether there is a random number that is the same as the jackpot random number read in S60, that is, A judgment is made as to whether or not it is a jackpot (S72). For example, if the jackpot random number read in S60 is "600", "600" exists among the jackpot random numbers 0 to 1809 in the high probability state in the jackpot determination table Ta1, so it is determined that it is a jackpot ( S72: Yes). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines the type of jackpot (S64), turns on the jackpot flag (S65), sets the special pattern stop symbol data in the special pattern buffer (S66), and executes this second special pattern. The jackpot determination process ends.

(Second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process))
Next, please refer to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 showing the contents of the second special pattern variation pattern selection process (first special pattern variation pattern selection process) (S42, S48 in FIG. 17) executed by the game control microcomputer 61. I will explain as I go along. Note that the second special pattern variation pattern selection process (S42 in FIG. 17) and the first special pattern variation pattern selection process (S48 in FIG. 17) have the same processing flow, so they will be explained together. In addition, when explaining matters common to the first special figure reservation storage section 64a and the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, they will simply be referred to as the special figure reservation storage section.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the gaming state is in a time saving state (S80), and if it is determined that it is not in a time saving state (S80: No), whether the jackpot flag is ON or not. is determined (S81). Here, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S81: Yes), a special symbol variation pattern is selected with reference to the special symbol variation pattern selection table Ta5 (FIG. 9) (S82). For details, refer to the variation pattern random number in the case of a jackpot in a non-time saving state in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta5. Then, the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 10 and 11) of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure that is associated with the same fluctuation pattern random number as the acquired fluctuation pattern random number is obtained. Select a variation pattern. For example, if the fluctuation pattern random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section is "50", the fluctuation pattern random number 0 to 94 for a jackpot in a non-time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta5. The special figure fluctuation pattern P1 associated with is selected.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S86), and executes this second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot flag is not ON in S71, that is, it is a loss (S81: No), the first storage area of the special drawing reservation storage unit (FIGS. 10 and 11) A reach random number stored in is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S83). That is, it is determined whether the reach random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section is the reach random number set in the non-time-saving state in the reach determination table Ta4 (FIG. 8). For example, if the reach random number obtained from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "20", the reach random number "20" exists among the reach random numbers 0 to 27 set in the non-time saving state. Therefore, it is determined that the random number is a reach establishment random number (S83: Yes). Here, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number is a reach-achieving random number (S83: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special pattern fluctuation pattern with reference to the special pattern fluctuation pattern selection table Ta5 (FIG. 9). (S84). For details, refer to the variation pattern random number in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta5 in the case of a loss with reach in a non-time saving state. Then, the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section is acquired, and the special figure fluctuation pattern associated with the same fluctuation pattern random number as the acquired fluctuation pattern random number is selected. For example, if the variation pattern random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section is "30", the special figure corresponding to the variation pattern random number 10 to 99 in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta5 Select variation pattern P4. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S86), and executes this second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S83 that the reach random number is not a reach established random number (S83: No), the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special pattern fluctuation pattern with reference to the special pattern fluctuation pattern selection table Ta5 (FIG. 9). Select (S85). In this embodiment, in the case of a no-reach loss, there is no selection of the special pattern variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern random number, and if the number of reserved special patterns is 0 to 2, the special pattern variation pattern P5 is selected, and the special pattern variation pattern P5 is selected. If the number of reservations is 3 to 4, select special figure fluctuation pattern P6. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 is shorter than that of the special figure fluctuation pattern P5, and when the number of reserved special figures is 3 to 4, the fluctuation of the special figure ends quickly, and the consumption pace of the reserved special figure is reduced. It's supposed to be faster.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S86), and executes this second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

Moreover, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the time saving state is in effect in S80 (S80: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S87 in FIG. 20). Here, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S87: Yes), a special symbol variation pattern is selected with reference to the special symbol variation pattern selection table Ta5 (FIG. 9) (S88). For details, refer to the variation pattern random number in the case of jackpot in the time saving state in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta5. Then, the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section is acquired, and the special figure fluctuation pattern associated with the same fluctuation pattern random number as the acquired fluctuation pattern random number is selected. In this embodiment, since the fluctuation pattern random number in the same range as the fluctuation pattern random number 0 to 99 counted by the fluctuation pattern random number counter is set for the jackpot in the time saving state of the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta5, the obtained fluctuation The special figure variation pattern P11 is selected regardless of the pattern random number. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the fluctuation pattern data indicating the selected fluctuation pattern in the special pattern fluctuation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S86 in FIG. 19), and sets this second special pattern fluctuation pattern. Finish the selection process.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot flag is not ON in S87, that is, it is a loss (S87: No), the first storage area of the special drawing reservation storage unit (FIGS. 10 and 11) A reach random number stored in is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S89). That is, it is determined whether the reach random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section is the reach random number set in the time saving state in the reach determination table Ta4 (FIG. 8). For example, if the reach random number obtained from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "8", the reach random number "8" exists among the reach random numbers 0 to 11 set in the time saving state. , it is determined that the random number is a reach establishment random number (S89: Yes). Here, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number is a reach established random number (S89: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special pattern fluctuation pattern with reference to the special pattern fluctuation pattern selection table Ta5 (FIG. 9). (S90). For details, refer to the variation pattern random number in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta5 in the case of a reach and loss in the short time state. Then, the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section is acquired, and the special figure fluctuation pattern associated with the same fluctuation pattern random number as the acquired fluctuation pattern random number is selected. In this embodiment, since the variation pattern random number in the same range as the variation pattern random number 0 to 99 counted by the variation pattern random number counter is set for the reach/loss in the time saving state of the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta5, the acquisition The special figure variation pattern P12 is selected regardless of the variation pattern random number. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the fluctuation pattern data indicating the selected fluctuation pattern in the special pattern fluctuation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S86 in FIG. 19), and sets this second special pattern fluctuation pattern. Finish the selection process.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S89 that the reach random number is not a reach random number (S89: No), the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special pattern fluctuation pattern with reference to the special pattern fluctuation pattern selection table Ta5 (FIG. 9). Select (S91). For details, refer to the variation pattern random number in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta5 in the case of a no reach loss in the short time state. Then, the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 10 and 11) of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure that is associated with the same fluctuation pattern random number as the acquired fluctuation pattern random number is obtained. Select a variation pattern. In this embodiment, in the case of a no-reach loss, there is no selection of the special pattern variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern random number, and if the number of reserved special patterns is 0 to 1, the special pattern variation pattern P13 is selected, and the special pattern variation pattern P13 is selected. If the number of reservations is 2 to 4, select the special figure fluctuation pattern P14. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern P14 is shorter than that of the special figure fluctuation pattern P13, and when the number of reserved special figures is 2 to 4, the fluctuation of the special figure ends quickly, and the consumption pace of the reserved special figure is reduced. It's getting faster. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the fluctuation pattern data indicating the selected fluctuation pattern in the special pattern fluctuation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S86 in FIG. 20), and sets this second special pattern fluctuation pattern. Finish the selection process.

The fluctuation pattern data set in the special symbol fluctuation pattern buffer in S86 is included in the fluctuation start command set in S45 (FIG. 17) of the special symbol standby process described above, and is included in the fluctuation start command set in S45 (FIG. 17) of the special symbol standby process, and is executed in the output process of the main side timer interrupt process (FIG. 15). S10), the data is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4). In addition, the first special symbol variation pattern selection process is also executed in the same flow as the second special symbol variation pattern selection process, and the variation pattern data set in the special symbol variation pattern buffer in S86 is stored in S51 (of the special symbol standby process described above). It is included in the variation start command set in FIG. 17), and is output to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 4) by the output process (S10 in FIG. 15) of the main side timer interrupt process.

(Special symbol variation processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol variation process (S18 in FIG. 15) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be explained with reference to FIG. 21 showing it.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern selected in S42 or S48 of FIG. 17, see FIG. 9) has ended (S100). . Here, if it is determined that the process has not ended (S100: No), this special symbol variation process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process has ended (S100: Yes), a variation stop command for stopping the variation display of the special symbol is set in the command buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S101). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 displays a variable display of the special symbols according to the special pattern stop pattern data set in S66 (FIG. 18) of the second special pattern jackpot determination process (first special pattern jackpot determination process). (S102) A special symbol stopping process is executed to stop the game at (a jackpot symbol of a special symbol or a loss symbol of a special symbol). Thereby, the special design is determined. In addition, the special symbol will continue to be stopped (continue the confirmed state of the special symbol) for the stopping time (for example, 500ms) corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the special symbol variation pattern selection table Ta5, and then the next special symbol will be The pattern begins to change.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state management process. In this game state management process, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S103), and it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving flag is in a gaming state (time saving gaming state) in which electric support control is performed and a time saving state is entered. If it is determined (S103: YES), the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of changes in the special symbol during the time saving gaming state in a subtractive manner is subtracted by 1 (S104). Incidentally, the time saving counter is set to a predetermined value at the end of a specific jackpot game and when c time saving is won. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving flag is not turned on (S103: No), the process moves to S105.

In S105, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON and the value of the time saving counter is "0". Here, when the time saving flag is ON and the value of the time saving counter is "0", the number of time saving times of a time saving determined by the type of jackpot after the end of the jackpot game or the number of time saving times of c time saving in the final rotation This indicates that the special symbol variation (that is, the final variation of the time-saving gaming state) has ended.

If it is determined that the time saving flag is ON and the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S105: YES), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S106). The game control microcomputer 61 sets a game state designation command including information on each flag in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and ends the game state management process. 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 in FIG. 15) of the main side timer interrupt process. As a result, the time-saving gaming state of the pachinko game machine 1 ends with the end of the variation of the special symbols. In this embodiment, the specific timing for ending the time-saving gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the timing at which the special symbols end and stop (the beginning of the special symbol confirmation). It may be the timing when the stop time of the medium or special symbol ends (the end point of the confirmation of the special symbol).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbols have been stopped for a stop time (for example, 500 ms) corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the special symbol variation pattern selection table Ta5 (S107). Then, when the special symbols are stopped for the stop time (S107: YES), the process moves to S108. In S108, it is determined whether the c time saving winning flag is ON. Incidentally, the c time saving winning flag is ON only during the fluctuation of the special symbol determined to have won the c time saving (including the stop time) (S68). If it is determined that the c time saving winning flag is ON (S108: Yes), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the time of winning c time saving was a non-time saving state. (S109). Incidentally, in S109, it may be determined whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a non-time saving state at the present time (at the time of processing in S109), instead of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the time when c time saving is won. However, if it is determined whether or not the current state is a non-time saving state, the non-time saving state determined in S109 includes the current change in which the time saving flag was turned OFF in S106, that is, the final time saving change. . On the other hand, if it is determined whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the time of winning c time saving is a non-time saving state, the non-time saving state determined in S109 does not include the final time saving change.

If it is determined that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the time of winning c time saving is a non-time saving state (S109: YES), a time saving flag indicating that it is in a time saving gaming state is turned ON, The value of the counter is set to "10000" corresponding to the number of time reductions of c time reduction (S110). Then, when the time saving flag is turned ON in S110, the time saving game state (c time saving) is started, and the time saving counter performs a process of subtracting 1 every time the special symbol changes, and the time saving counter becomes "0" (time saving). When the variation of the special symbol ends with the counter being 1), the time-saving game state ends (S106). However, in this embodiment, since the number of times of c time saving is extremely large, basically the jackpot is won and the time saving game state ends before the time saving counter reaches "0". In other words, it can be said that the time saving gaming state continues until the next jackpot in c time saving.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the c time saving winning flag is OFF (S108: No), and even if the c working time saving winning flag is ON, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the time of c working time winning is the time saving state. If it is determined that it is (S109: No), the process moves to S111.

In S111, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is turned on, and if it is determined that it is turned on (S111: Yes), it executes a game state reset process (S112). In this game state reset process, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON or not, and when it is determined that it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF. Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF. In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the game is controlled to be in a normal probability state and a non-time saving state.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a jackpot opening setting in order to start a jackpot game (S113), and sets an opening command to execute the jackpot opening (S114). The jackpot opening is an effect in which an effect image celebrating the occurrence of a jackpot is displayed on the effect display device 7, and a song celebrating the occurrence of a jackpot is played from each speaker 8. In the opening setting, the execution time of the opening of the jackpot game is set in a predetermined timer.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the special power activation effective counter (S115), and ends this special symbol variation process. The special power activation effective counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of rounds in the jackpot game. Further, if it is determined in S111 that the jackpot flag is not turned on (S111: No), this special symbol variation process is ended.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment having the above configuration, when a jackpot is won as shown in FIG. 22, after the jackpot game ends, the machine always enters a high probability state and shifts to a time saving state (a time saving). do. In this time-saving state, electric support control is performed, making it easier for the ball to enter the second starting port 22. Therefore, the player plays the game by hitting right and aiming at the second starting opening 22. In addition, the time saving state due to a time saving continues up to the maximum of 100 rotations of the special symbol fluctuation after the jackpot game ends. If a jackpot is hit again before the special symbol changes 100 times, the state will shift to a high probability state again and the time saving state (a time saving) will start.

On the other hand, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state, a fall lottery is performed using the fall lottery table Ta2 (FIG. 6) every one change. As a result, as shown in FIG. 22, if the player falls from the high probability state before winning the jackpot, the jackpot lottery will be held in the normal probability state (low probability state) thereafter. However, the time saving state due to a time saving continues until the special symbol changes 100 times, regardless of whether or not the player falls from the high probability state. Although the player is not basically notified that the player has fallen from the high probability state, it may be notified.

If you do not win the jackpot after the fall until the final change in a time saving (100th rotation from the jackpot game), the 101st rotation is in the non-time saving state and low probability state as shown in Figure 23. A lottery will be held based on the remaining reservations (however, it is assumed that there is a remaining reservation for special map 2). Here, as mentioned above, in the lottery in the normal probability state of special drawing 2, except in the case of winning the jackpot, the winning is done in c time saving (FIG. 5). As a result, the process shifts to c time saving from the next variation (S110). Electric support control is performed even in this c-time saving time saving state, making it easy for the ball to enter the second starting port 22. Therefore, the player plays the game by hitting the ball to the right, aiming at the second starting port 22, and hardly reducing the number of game balls. Incidentally, since c-time saver continues until the next jackpot is won, shifting to c-time saver means that the next jackpot is guaranteed.

As mentioned above, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, if you have fallen by the final change of time saver a, you will almost certainly win c time saver with the remaining reservation of special drawing 2 after a time saver, and from the next change. c) There will be a shift to shorter working hours. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 22, if c time saving is won with the remaining special figure 2 after a time saving, the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the left presentation symbol 9L and right presentation symbol 9R to create a reach state, and then A special pattern 211 that is not normally displayed is stopped and displayed on the medium performance pattern 9C. As a result, the player is informed that he or she has won the c-time saving prize, that is, that the game will move to a special time saving state in which electric support control is performed until the next jackpot.

In general conventional falling machines, the time when fluctuations start after a jackpot game (a situation that is guaranteed to be a high-probability gaming state) is the state in which players have the highest expectations for a jackpot, and after that, As the number of fluctuations progresses, the level of expectation for a jackpot may decrease, but it never increases. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as mentioned above, if the game falls before the final change in time saving a, the player will almost certainly win c time saving with the remaining balance after a time saving, and will move to c time saving. Since is a state in which the next jackpot is guaranteed, players have the highest expectation for a jackpot in the state c after the end of the time saver, followed by the a time saver and the latent state (without falling). a state in which time saving has ended) and then a normal gaming state.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 24, if the player does not fall before the final variation of the time saver a, the jackpot lottery will be held in a high probability state even after the end of the time saver a. However, since the electric support control is not performed after the end of time saving a, the player will play the game by hitting left-handed and aiming at the first starting opening 11. This state is called a latent state. Incidentally, the fact that the game is in the hidden state may not be notified to the player (that is, the game cannot be distinguished from the normal gaming state), or the player may be notified that the game is in the latent state. Furthermore, even while in the latent state, a fall lottery is performed using the fall lottery table Ta2 (FIG. 6) for each change, and if the player falls from the high probability state, the latent state is ended and the game returns to the normal gaming state. return. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the words "Revenge Time" are displayed on the performance display device 7 while the player is in the latent state, so that the player can discern that the player is in the latent state.

If you do not fall as described above and do not win the jackpot until the final change in a time saving (100th spin after the jackpot game), as shown in FIG. 25, although the 101st spin is in a non-time saving state, Since it is a high probability state, even if the remaining number of special drawings 2 is reserved, you will not win c time saving (Figure 5). As a result, there is no shift to c time saving. In addition, in the latent state, the lottery is basically based on special map 1, so even if you fall in the hidden state after the end of a time reduction (however, excluding the case where you fall while the remaining amount of special map 2 is pending), you will not be able to go to c time reduction in the same way. Does not migrate. Therefore, although the latent state is a high probability state, it can be said that the expectation level for a jackpot is low compared to c time saving. However, if the player does not shift to time saver c after time saver a ends, it is certain that the player is in a high probability state, so even if the player does not shift to time saver c, the player continues playing without losing his or her expectations for a jackpot. It becomes possible to do so.

[Effects of embodiment]
(1) If the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment described above is implemented, there will be a downstream region where the game ball flows down, and a first special symbol winning hole and a second special symbol winning hole provided in the downstream region and corresponding to the first special symbol. A second special symbol winning hole corresponding to the special symbol, and a game information acquisition means that acquires gaming information when a game ball enters the first special symbol winning hole or the second special symbol winning hole. and a jackpot lottery means that draws a lottery to determine whether or not to award a jackpot based on the gaming information, and when the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability gaming state where the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than the low probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends, A fall lottery means that performs a lottery to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state every time the special symbol changes after that, and a falling lottery means that performs a lottery to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state every time the special symbol changes; As an upper limit, a first time-saving state transition means that shifts to a time-saving state in which winning into the second special symbol winning opening is easier than the normal gaming state, and a first time saving state transition means for entering a winning opening into the second special symbol winning opening. a time-saving lottery means for determining whether or not to award the jackpot in the lottery based on the above-mentioned lottery, and determining whether to transition to the time-saving state without going through the jackpot game; and second time-saving state transition means for shifting to the time-saving state after winning if the time-saving lottery means wins the time-saving state. As a result, when the falling machine is in a low-probability gaming state and is not in a time-saving state, a transition to a time-saving state is selected in a lottery based on winnings in the second special symbol winning slot, thereby creating a high-probability gaming state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that provides an opportunity to increase expectations for a jackpot even after falling from a normal probability gaming state to a normal probability gaming state.
(2) Furthermore, when the time-saving lottery means is in the low-probability gaming state and is not in the time-saving state, the time-saving lottery means wins the transition to the time-saving state, except when winning a jackpot. As a result, it is possible to provide an opportunity to shift to a new time-saving state by falling from a high-probability game state before the number of changes in the special symbol after a jackpot reaches the upper limit number of time-savings.
(3) Furthermore, if the time-saving lottery means wins the transition to the time-saving state, the time-saving state continues until the next jackpot. As a result, winning the transition to the time-saving state is essentially a state in which the next jackpot is guaranteed, and falling from the high-probability gaming state conversely makes expectations for the jackpot higher than before the fall. It is possible to realize a new type of gameplay in which opportunities are given.
(4) In addition, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the upper limit number of times without falling to the low probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, the high probability gaming state will be maintained until the jackpot is won or falls after that. continues, while the time-saving state ends. As a result, a new opportunity is created in which falling from a high-probability gaming state provides an opportunity to increase expectations for a jackpot rather than reaching the maximum number of times the special symbol changes after a jackpot without falling from the high-probability gaming state. It is possible to realize gameplay. In addition, if the number of changes in the special symbol reaches the upper limit number of times for time saving, if the player does not move to a new time saving state, he or she can expect to be in a high probability gaming state. It becomes possible to continue playing the game without losing anticipation.

<Second embodiment>
In the embodiment described above, the condition for transitioning to c time saving is that it is in a non-time saving state, that is, the time saving a has ended, but even if it is in the time saving state, the transition to c It is also possible to rewrite or overwrite to save time.

Here, FIG. 26 shows the jackpot determination table Ta1 according to the second embodiment. The jackpot determination table Ta1 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) refers to when executing a jackpot determination as to whether or not it is a jackpot. The jackpot determination table Ta1 is configured by associating the type of lottery (special drawing 1 drawing or special drawing drawing 2), gaming state, and jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot random numbers 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 is generated. The jackpot random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In the second embodiment, the jackpot random number counter counts a total of 65,536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65,535. In other words, a total of 65,536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65,535 are generated. In the second embodiment, a total of 205 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 204 are set in the jackpot determination table Ta1 as random numbers corresponding to jackpots when the gaming state of special drawings 1 and 2 is in the normal probability state. has been done. If the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is one of 0 to 204 when the gaming state is in the normal probability state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and selects a jackpot from 0 to 65535. If the number is outside of 0 to 204, it is determined that it is not a jackpot, that is, a loss. In addition, regarding the special drawing 2, among the cases where it is determined that the game is a loss, particularly when the random number of the jackpot is between 205 and 2009, it is determined that the game is won to c time saving (shifting to the time saving gaming state).

Further, the number of times of time saving in c time saving is 100 times, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times as in a time saving, or it ends when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. If you are already in the time saving state and win c time saving, the number of time saving times will be overwritten and the special symbol will be displayed 100 times after winning c time saving, regardless of the remaining time saving number. c time saving will continue until Therefore, for example, if the remaining number of time savers in a time saver or c time saver is 20 and a new time saver is won, the remaining number of time savers will be rewritten from 20 to 100 (the number of time savers recovery). Note that in the second embodiment, the number of times of time saving in c time saving is the same as the number of time saving in a time saving, but the number of time saving in c time saving may be greater than that in a time saving (for example, 120 times). Even in that case, it is possible to achieve the above-mentioned reduction in time.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the jackpot determination table Ta1 includes a total of 1810 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 1809 as random numbers corresponding to jackpots when the gaming state of special drawings 1 and 2 is in a high probability state. is set. That is, more jackpot random numbers are set than in the normal probability state, and the probability of a jackpot being determined in the jackpot determination is higher than in the normal probability state. If the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is one of 0 to 1810 when the gaming state is in a high probability state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and selects a jackpot from 0 to 65535. If the value is outside of 0 to 1810, it is determined that it is not a jackpot, that is, a loss.

(Special symbol variation processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol variation process (S18 in FIG. 15) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 in the second embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG. 27 showing it.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern selected in S42 or S48 of FIG. 17, see FIG. 9) has ended (S200). . Here, if it is determined that the process has not ended (S200: No), this special symbol variation process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process has ended (S200: Yes), a variation stop command for stopping the variation display of the special symbol is set in the command buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S201). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 displays a variable display of the special symbols according to the special pattern stop pattern data set in S66 (FIG. 18) of the second special pattern jackpot determination process (first special pattern jackpot determination process). (S202) A special symbol stopping process is executed to stop the game at (a jackpot symbol of a special symbol or a losing symbol of a special symbol). Thereby, the special design is determined. In addition, the special symbol will continue to be stopped (continue the confirmed state of the special symbol) for the stopping time (for example, 500ms) corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the special symbol variation pattern selection table Ta5, and then the next special symbol will be The pattern begins to change.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state management process. In this game state management process, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S203), and it is determined that it is ON, that is, the game state is in a time saving state (time saving gaming state) in which electric support control is performed and the time saving flag is ON. If it is determined (S203: YES), the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of changes in the special symbol during the time saving gaming state in a subtractive manner is subtracted by 1 (S204). Incidentally, the time saving counter is set to a predetermined value at the end of a specific jackpot game and when c time saving is won. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving flag is not turned on (S203: No), the process moves to S205.

In S205, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON and the value of the time saving counter is "0". Here, when the time saving flag is ON and the value of the time saving counter is "0", the number of time saving times of a time saving determined by the type of jackpot after the end of the jackpot game or the number of time saving times of c time saving in the final rotation This indicates that the special symbol variation (that is, the final variation of the time-saving gaming state) has ended.

If it is determined that the time saving flag is ON and the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S205: YES), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S206). The game control microcomputer 61 sets a game state designation command including information on each flag in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and ends the game state management process. 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 in FIG. 15) of the main side timer interrupt process. As a result, the time-saving gaming state of the pachinko game machine 1 ends with the end of the variation of the special symbols. In this embodiment, the specific timing for ending the time-saving gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the timing at which the special symbols end and stop (the beginning of the special symbol confirmation). It may be the timing when the stop time of the medium or special symbol ends (the end point of the confirmation of the special symbol).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbols have been stopped for a stop time (for example, 500 ms) corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the special symbol variation pattern selection table Ta5 (S207). Then, when the special symbol is stopped for the stop time (S207: YES), the process moves to S208. In S208, it is determined whether the c time saving winning flag is ON. Incidentally, the c time saving winning flag is ON only during the fluctuation of the special symbol determined to have won the c time saving (including the stop time) (S68). If it is determined that the c time saving winning flag is ON (S208: Yes), the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the time of winning c time saving is either a non-time saving state or a time saving state. Regardless of the time saving game state, the time saving flag indicating that the game is in the time saving game state is turned ON (no change is made if it is already ON), and the value of the time saving counter is set to "100" corresponding to the number of time saving times of c time saving ( S209). Then, when the time saving flag is turned ON in S209, the time saving game state (c time saving) is newly started, and the time saving counter performs a process of subtracting 1 every time the special symbol changes, and the time saving counter becomes "0". (The variation of the special symbol ends when the time saving counter is 1) and the time saving game state ends (S206). However, if the time saver wins c time saver again before the time saver counter reaches "0", the value of the time saver counter will be set to "100" again.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the c time saving winning flag is OFF (S208: No), the process moves to S210.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the jackpot flag is turned on (S210), and if it is determined that it is turned on (S210: Yes), executes a game state reset process. (S211). In this game state reset process, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON or not, and when it is determined that it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF. Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF. In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the game is controlled to be in a normal probability state and a non-time saving state.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a jackpot opening setting in order to start a jackpot game (S212), and sets an opening command to execute the jackpot opening (S213). The jackpot opening is an effect in which an effect image celebrating the occurrence of a jackpot is displayed on the effect display device 7, and a song celebrating the occurrence of a jackpot is played from each speaker 8. In the opening setting, the execution time of the opening of the jackpot game is set in a predetermined timer.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the special electric role activation effective counter (S214), and ends this special symbol variation process. The special power activation effective counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of rounds in the jackpot game. Further, if it is determined in S210 that the jackpot flag is not turned on (S210: No), this special symbol variation process is ended.

In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment having the above configuration, when a jackpot is won as shown in FIG. 28, after the jackpot game ends, the machine always enters a high probability state and enters a time saving state (a time saving). and transition. In this time-saving state, electric support control is performed, making it easier for the ball to enter the second starting port 22. Therefore, the player plays the game by hitting right and aiming at the second starting opening 22. In addition, the time saving state due to a time saving continues up to the maximum of 100 rotations of the special symbol fluctuation after the jackpot game ends. If a jackpot is hit again before the special symbol changes 100 times, the state will shift to a high probability state again and the time saving state (a time saving) will start.

On the other hand, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state, a fall lottery is performed using the fall lottery table Ta2 (FIG. 6) every one change. As a result, as shown in FIG. 28, if the player falls from the high probability state before winning the jackpot, the jackpot lottery will be held in the normal probability state (low probability state) thereafter. However, the time saving state due to a time saving continues until the special symbol changes 100 times, regardless of whether or not the player falls from the high probability state. Although the player is not basically notified that the player has fallen from the high probability state, it may be notified.

Then, in the variation during a time saving after the fall (from the jackpot game to the 100th rotation + remaining reservation), a lottery will be held with the special drawing 2 in the normal probability state. Here, as mentioned above, in the lottery in the normal probability state of special drawing 2, except when winning the jackpot, you will win in c time with a constant probability (approximately 1/35) (FIG. 26). Therefore, if c time saving is won before the time saving ends, the remaining number of time saving times will be restored to 100 rotations, which is the number of time saving times of c time saving, by newly shifting to c time saving (S209). As long as the player repeats the process of winning C time saver before this time saver ends, the time saver state does not end and the player hits the right hand and aims at the second starting opening 22, playing the game without reducing the number of game balls. It happens.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in the a time saving mode or the c time saving mode, the effect display device 7 informs the player of the upper limit number of times the current time saving state can continue. . For example, the remaining chance time is displayed as ○○ times (○○ is the number of fluctuations in the upper limit for which the time saving state continues). In addition, if c time saving is won, the same symbol will be stopped and displayed on the left presentation symbol 9L and right presentation symbol 9R to create a reach state, and then a special symbol 221 that is not normally displayed on the middle presentation symbol 9C will be stopped and displayed. do. The symbol 221 is a symbol suggesting that the number of times of time saving is restored, and the number of fluctuations of the upper limit for which the time saving state continues displayed on the performance display device 7 is increased to 100 times when the symbol 221 is stopped and displayed. As a result, the player is informed that he has won c time saving and the remaining number of time savings has been restored.

In general conventional falling machines, the time when fluctuations start after a jackpot game (a situation that is guaranteed to be a high-probability gaming state) is the state in which players have the highest expectations for a jackpot, and after that, As the number of fluctuations progresses, the level of expectation for a jackpot may decrease, but it never increases. However, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, if the time saving has fallen by the final change in a time saving, an opportunity is given to win c time saving and recovering the time saving in the subsequent fluctuations up to the final change. . As a result, even if you fall, it is possible to maintain high expectations for a jackpot.

Note that the case where the user does not fall before the final change in time saving a is the same as in the embodiment described above (FIGS. 24 and 25). If you do not fall and do not win the jackpot until the final variation of a time saving (100th spin after the jackpot game), from the 101st spin onwards, although it is a non-time saving state, it is a high probability state, so if the remaining balance is Even in the special drawing 2 lottery, you will not be able to win c-time saving (Figure 26). As a result, there is no shift to c time saving. In addition, in the subsequent hidden state, the lottery will basically be held according to special map 1, so even if you fall after the end of a time reduction (however, this excludes the case where you fall due to the remaining reservation of special map 2), you will have the same opportunity to move to c time reduction. There isn't. However, if the player does not shift to c-time saving, he or she can expect to be in a high-probability gaming state, so even if the player does not shift to c-time saving (even if the number of time-savings ends without recovering), the player still has expectations for a jackpot. It becomes possible to continue playing the game without losing it.

[Effects of embodiment]
(1) If the pachinko game machine 1 of the second embodiment described above is implemented, there will be a downstream area where the game ball flows down, and a first special symbol entering ball provided in the downstream area and corresponding to the first special symbol. A game is started when a game ball enters the second special symbol entrance corresponding to the mouth and the second special symbol, and the first special symbol entrance or the second special symbol entrance. A game information acquisition means for acquiring information, a jackpot lottery means for drawing a lottery to determine whether or not to award a jackpot based on the gaming information, and a high probability that the probability of winning the jackpot after the jackpot game ends is higher than in a low probability gaming state. a falling lottery means for performing a lottery to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state every time the special symbol changes after the transition to the gaming state, and a predetermined number of variations of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game. a first time-saving state transition means for shifting to a time-saving state in which it is easier to enter the second special symbol ball entry hole than the normal gaming state until the first number of times is reached; In addition to the lottery to determine whether or not to award the jackpot in the lottery based on the ball entering the second special symbol entrance, the time-saving lottery is to determine whether or not to transition to the time-saving state without going through the jackpot game. means, and when in the low probability gaming state, if the time saving lottery means wins the transition to the time saving state, the upper limit is until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches a predetermined second number after winning. and second time-saving state transition means for transitioning to the time-saving state. As a result, when the falling machine is in a low-probability gaming state after falling, the number of time-saving times can be increased by drawing a lottery based on the entry of the ball into the second special symbol entry hole to enter a new time-saving state. It becomes possible to provide an opportunity for recovery, and even after falling from a high probability gaming state to a normal probability gaming state, it is possible to maintain high expectations for a jackpot.
(2) In addition, if you are in a time-saving state and win a transition to a time-saving state in the time-saving lottery means, the number of changes in the upper limit for which the time-saving state continues at the time of winning is updated to the second number of times. be done. As a result, if you win the transition to the time-saving state in the lottery based on the ball entering the second special symbol entrance, it becomes possible to restore the maximum number of fluctuations in which the time-saving state continues, increasing your expectations for a jackpot. It becomes possible to provide a gaming machine that provides an opportunity for maintenance.
(3) In addition, when in the time saving state, the game machine has a remaining number of times guidance means for informing the player of the upper limit number of fluctuations for which the current time saving state continues. As a result, if the number of fluctuations in the upper limit for which the time-saving state continues recovers, it becomes possible to notify the player of the recovery, and it becomes possible to increase the player's expectations for a jackpot.
(4) Also, the second number of times is the same number as the first number of times or a number greater than the first number of times. As a result, if you win the transition to the time-saving state in the lottery based on the ball entering the second special symbol entrance, it becomes possible to increase the number of changes in the upper limit for the time-saving state to continue, compared to before winning, and hit the jackpot. It becomes possible to raise the level of expectations for
(5) In addition, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the first number without falling into the low probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, the high probability game may be continued until the jackpot is won or falls. The time saving state ends while the state continues. As a result, a new opportunity is created in which falling from a high-probability gaming state provides an opportunity to increase expectations for a jackpot rather than reaching the maximum number of times the special symbol changes after a jackpot without falling from the high-probability gaming state. It is possible to realize gameplay. In addition, if the number of changes in the special symbol does not reach the upper limit number of times, the player can expect to be in a high-probability gaming state if he does not move to a new time-saving state, so even if he does not move to a new time-saving state, the player It becomes possible to continue playing the game without losing the feeling of anticipation for a jackpot.

<Other embodiments>
(1) In the above-mentioned first embodiment, if the special drawing number 2 is drawn in a low probability state and a non-time saving state, it is almost certain that c time saving will be won, and the next change will shift to c time saving. However, the probability of winning c time saving may be set to other than 100% (for example, 80%).
(2) Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the game enters the 100% high probability state immediately after the end of the jackpot game, but a normal jackpot may be provided that moves to the low probability play state immediately after the end of the jackpot game.
(3) In addition, in the embodiment described above, even if the fall has not occurred by the predetermined upper limit number of changes (for example, 100 times after playing a jackpot game), the time saving a ends when the upper limit number of changes is reached. However, if the user has not fallen from the high probability state, time saving a may be continued even after reaching the upper limit number of fluctuations.
(4) In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, a lottery for c-time saving (suddenly shortening of working hours) is also conducted at the same time as the lottery for jackpot using jackpot random numbers, but the lottery for c-time saving may be conducted separately from the lottery for jackpot. . That is, when the jackpot is not won, a special table and random numbers for c time saving may be used to perform a c time saving lottery.

1 Pachinko game machine 2a Board lamp 7 Production display device 8 Speaker 23a Left side lamp 23b Right side lamp 60 Main control board 61 Game control microcomputer 78 Audio control board 79 Lamp control board 101 Production control microcomputer 202 Image control CPU

Claims (5)

A downstream area where the game ball flows down,
a first special symbol entrance hole provided in the downstream region and corresponding to the first special symbol; and a second special symbol entrance hole corresponding to the second special symbol;
A game information acquisition means that acquires game information triggered by a game ball entering the first special symbol ball entrance or the second special symbol ball entrance;
a jackpot lottery means for drawing a lottery to determine whether or not to award a jackpot based on the gaming information;
When the probability of winning a jackpot shifts to a high-probability game state where the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than the low-probability game state after the end of the jackpot game, the high-probability game state falls to the low-probability game state with each subsequent change in the special symbol. A falling lottery means for performing a lottery;
After the end of the jackpot game, until the number of changes in the special symbol reaches a predetermined first number of times, the upper limit is set to a time saving state in which it is easier to enter the ball into the second special symbol entrance than in the normal game state. a first time saving state transition means to transition;
In addition to the lottery to determine whether or not to award the jackpot in the lottery based on the ball entering the second special symbol entrance hole, the time-saving method to determine whether to transition to the time-saving state without going through the jackpot game. A lottery means,
In the case of being in the low probability gaming state, if the time saving lottery means wins the transition to the time saving state, the time saving state is entered until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches a predetermined second number of times after winning. and second time-saving state transition means for transitioning to. Claim 1: When in the time-saving state, if the time-saving lottery means wins a transition to the time-saving state, the number of changes in the upper limit for which the time-saving state continues at the time of winning is updated to the second number of times. The gaming machine described in . 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a remaining number of times guide means for guiding the player to the upper limit number of times that the current time saving state continues when the time saving state continues. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second number of times is the same number as the first number of times or a number greater than the first number of times. If the number of changes in the special symbol reaches the first number of times without falling into the low probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, the high probability gaming state continues until the jackpot is won or falls. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the time saving state ends when the time saving state ends.

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