JP2024016705A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing profit acquisition by special game operation.

SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine 1, a microcomputer 61 for game control generates a small winning state without finishing a time-shortening game state in the case where special symbol winning determination in the time-shortening game state turns out to be ordinary small winning while the microcomputer 61 for game control finishes the time-shortening game state, shifts the game state to a non-time shortening game state, and then generates a small winning state in the case where the special symbol winning determination turns out to be fall small winning. The microcomputer 61 for game control finishes the time-shortening game state at the time when a small sinning state is finished in the case where a game ball does not pass through a specific region in a small winning state generated on the basis of a fact that the special symbol winning determination in the time-shortening game state turns out to be ordinary small winning.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

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

In a typical pachinko game machine, a starting hole, a special winning hole (big winning hole), a gate (operating hole), etc. are provided as ball entry holes in the game area. Then, when the game ball enters the starting hole, a hit judgment (special figure hit judgment) is performed, and based on the judgment result of this hit judgment, the jackpot game state where the ball can enter the special winning hole, the small It is determined whether or not it will be a winning state. Also,
As a starting port, a variable starting port (variable starting port) is provided that changes between a state in which game balls flowing down the gaming area can enter and a state in which balls cannot enter. Whether or not the ball is allowed to enter is determined by a hit determination (normal hit determination) triggered by the entry (passage) of the game ball into the gate. In addition, in pachinko gaming machines, as a type of gaming state that is advantageous to the player, the normal operating member is operated for a longer time or more frequently than in the normal gaming state, so that the game ball enters the variable starting port. To create a state where it is easy to enter a ball (time-saving game state). Note that the easy entry state may occur together with a gaming state (variable probability state) in which the winning probability of the special symbol hit determination is higher than the normal gaming state.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-13042

In recent years, pachinko gaming machines are required to have a gaming experience that allows the player to continuously experience advantageous conditions, and studies are underway to develop new gaming features that meet these demands. however,
It is necessary to avoid specifications that allow an advantageous state to continue for a long time by performing a special game operation (strategy) that is not appropriate.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems in the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent profits from being earned through special gaming operations.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable starting opening and a special winning opening into which game balls flowing down the gaming area can enter, and a specific opening through which the gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening can pass. a region, a determining means for executing a ball entry determination triggered by the entry of a game ball into the variable starting opening, and a generating means for changing a state based on the result of the ball entry determination by the determining means,
The generating means is capable of generating a small win state in which a game ball can enter the special winning hole based on the result of the ball entry determination by the determining means, and also allows a game to be played during the small win state. The small winning state is developed into a jackpot gaming state based on the ball passing through the specific area, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the game ball enters the variable starting opening more than in the normal gaming state. A gaming machine capable of creating an easy ball entering state,
When the ball entry determination performed by the determination means during the ball entry easy state results in a first result;
When the generating means causes the small hit state without terminating the easy ball entry state, and the ball entry determination performed by the determining means during the easy ball entry state results in a second result. The generating means terminates the easy-to-enter state and causes the small winning state to occur in the normal game state,
The generating means causes the game ball to pass through the specific area during the small hit state, which occurs based on the first result of the ball landing determination performed by the determining means during the ball hitting easy state. If not, the easy-to-ball state is ended at the end of the small hit state.

According to this, if the ball entry determination performed by the determining means during the easy ball entry state results in the second result, a small winning state will occur after the transition from the easy ball entry state to the normal game state, so this small winning state will occur. Even if the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the hit state, the ball entry easy state ends. On the other hand, if the ball entry judgment performed by the determining means during the easy ball entry state is the first result, the small winning state will occur without ending the easy ball entry state, so the game will not be played in this small winning state. If the ball does not pass through the specific area, there is a possibility that the easy-to-enter state may be maintained. Therefore, if the ball entry judgment during the easy ball entry state becomes the first result and a small hit state occurs during the easy ball entry state, the easy ball entry state is ended at the end of the small hit state. By doing so, the easy-to-ball state can be ended reliably.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, it is possible to prevent illegal profit acquisition through special gaming operations.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the main parts of the gaming area in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of a main control board and peripheral devices in blocks. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board and peripheral devices in blocks. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a validity determination table. (a) is an explanatory diagram of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol. It is an explanatory diagram of a small hit type determination table. (a) is an explanatory diagram of the reach determination table for the first special symbol, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the reach determination table for the second special symbol. (a) is an explanatory diagram of the special figure variation pattern selection table for the first special figure, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the special figure variation pattern selection table for the second special figure. It is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol propriety determination table. It is an explanatory diagram of a type determination table per common figure. It is a flowchart of main side main control processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sensor detection processing for symbols. It is a flowchart of normal operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of special figure jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure fluctuation pattern selection processing. 19 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 18. It is a flowchart of special symbol related processing. It is a flowchart of gaming state management processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessories processing (type 1 jackpot, V hit). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (small win). It is a flowchart of sub-side main control processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interruption processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuating production start process. It is an explanatory diagram regarding a game state and a production mode. (a) is a time chart regarding the state change when the end condition of the time-saving gaming state due to the normal small hit is satisfied, and (b) is a time chart regarding the state change when the end condition of the time-saving gaming state due to the falling small hit is satisfied. This is a time chart regarding. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of returning to the non-time saving gaming state by the activation of the time saving limiter after the time saving gaming state occurs continuously with the jackpot gaming state in between; This shows the flow when the gaming states occur continuously with jackpot gaming states in between, and the period until the time-saving limiter is activated is extended in response to winning a falling small win in the seventh time-saving gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram. It is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between a state in which the time-saving game state occurs continuously with a jackpot game state in between, and the display content of the number of times the time-saving mode is continuously set on the screen of the effect display device.

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

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

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

Furthermore, a handle 4, a batted ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24, and a surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 are provided at the lower part of the front frame 18. The batted ball supply tray 24 is connected to the rental ball dispensing device 8.
0 (FIG. 3) and the game balls put out from the prize ball payout device 400 (FIG. 3), or to store the game balls to be supplied to the firing device 90 (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 . Surplus ball saucer 2
5 stores game balls in excess of the number of balls that can be stored in the ball supply tray 24.

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

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

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

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

Although not shown, a plurality of game nails are driven into the game area 3 of the game board 2. Therefore, the game balls flowing down the game area 3 come into contact with the game nails and their behavior changes. In the process of flowing down the game area 3, the game ball enters ball entry ports 10a, 11a, and 12a, which will be described later.
, 14a, 15a, or the ball does not enter and flows down the playing area 3 to the lower end and reaches the out port 1.
9 to the outside of the game area 3 (inner frame 16 side). At least one outlet 19 is provided in the gaming area 3, and if there are multiple outlets, one of them is located at the lower end of the gaming area 3.

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

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

The game board 2 is formed with a plurality of mounting holes (not shown) penetrating in the thickness direction, and a first starting winning device 10, a general winning member 11, and a first starting winning device 10, a general winning member 11, and a first starting winning device 10, a general winning member 11, etc. A second start winning device 12, a gate 13, a first big winning device 14, and a second big winning device 15 are arranged. These configurations include ball entrance ports 10a, 11a, 1 into which game balls flowing down the game area 3 can enter.
It has 2a, 13, 14a, and 15a. In the following description, a ball entry hole that is defined as a ball entry hole through which a prize ball can be given to a game ball that enters the game ball may be referred to as a "winning hole." Note that the entry of the game ball into the winning hole may be expressed as "winning". In addition, a "starting hole" (or "opportunity hole"), which is a type of ball entry hole (winning hole), is a winning hole where the entry of a game ball triggers the fluctuating display of special symbols described later. . This entry of the game ball into the starting hole can be expressed as "starting ball entering (starting prize)".

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

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

FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of the lower right portion of the gaming area 3 (lower half of the right gaming area 3R).
As shown in FIG. 2, the gate 13 (operating port) is located in the right area of the center decorative body 20.
It is provided so as to protrude from the board surface of the game board 2 to the front side (glass plate side). this gate 1
3, a gate sensor 13a (FIG. 3) is arranged to detect passing game balls. The gate 13 is configured to allow game balls to pass through (enter) in the vertical direction (from top to bottom).
It does not have a passage structure that guides the game ball outside the game area 3 (to the rear side of the game board 2).

The second starting winning device 12 is arranged at the lower right of the center decorative body 20, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. This second starting winning device 12 includes a second starting port 12a, a normal operating member 12b
, is a winning device (winning section) having a second starting port sensor 12c (FIGS. 2 and 3) and a second starting port solenoid 12d (FIG. 3), and protrudes from the board surface of the game board 2 to the front side (glass plate side). It is set up to do so. The second starting port 12a opens toward the upper left within the gaming area 3.
The second starting port sensor 12c is a sensor (detection means) that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 12a (starting ball), and is a winning ball path (a game ball that has entered the ball) that continues to the second starting port 12a. It is placed in the middle of a ball path that guides the ball to the rear side of the game board 2. The normal operating member 12b is a plate-like member having a sloped upper surface, and slides back and forth between a ball entry blocking attitude (first attitude) on the rear side and a ball entry allowing attitude (second attitude) on the front side. configured to be possible. 2nd starting port solenoid 12
d is connected to the normal operating member 12b, and maintains the normal operating member 12b in a ball entry preventing attitude in the demagnetized state (non-operating state), and allows the normal operating member 12b to allow ball entry in the excited state (operating state). maintain the condition. The normal operating member 12b in the ball entry blocking posture is located on the rear side of the board surface of the game board 2 and allows the game ball to pass through the second starting port without receiving it from above (gate 13 side). To prevent a game ball from entering 12a (starting ball). On the other hand, the normal operation member 12b in the ball entry-permitting posture is located in front of the board surface of the game board 2, receives the game ball from above (gate 13 side), and rolls the upper surface along the slope. This allows the ball to enter the second starting port 12a (starting ball). That is, the second starting opening 12a provided in the second starting winning device 12 is a winning opening (variable ball entry opening, variable starting opening) in which the ease with which a game ball enters varies depending on the posture.
Regarding this second starting port 12a, the opening size has not actually changed, but in the following explanation, for convenience, the normal operating member 12b is in a ball entry blocking posture, and a game ball cannot enter. A state is sometimes expressed as a "closed state," and a change to the closed state is sometimes expressed as "closed." In addition, the state in which the normal operating member 12b is in a ball entry-permitting posture and a game ball can enter is sometimes expressed as an "open state," and changing to the open state is sometimes expressed as "opening." .

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

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second grand prize winning device 15 is located in the lower right area of the center decoration 20 (lower left with respect to the first grand prize winning device 14). It is provided at a position on the right side so as to protrude from the board surface of the game board 2 to the front side (glass plate side). This second big winning device 15 includes a second big winning opening 15a (special winning opening, special ball entry opening), a second special operating member 15b, a second big winning opening sensor 15c (FIGS. 2 and 3), and a second big winning opening 15a (special winning opening, special ball entrance). Big prize opening solenoid 1
5d (FIG. 3). The second big prize opening 15a opens upward within the gaming area 3. The second big winning hole sensor 15c is a sensor (detection means) that detects the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15a, and detects the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15a from the rear surface of the game board 2. It is placed in the middle of a winning ball path (not shown) that leads to the side. The second special actuating member 15b is a plate-like member having an upper surface in the form of an inclined surface, and moves back and forth between the front side ball entry preventing attitude (first attitude) and the rear side ball entry allowing attitude (second attitude). It is configured to be able to slide.
The second big prize opening solenoid 15d is connected to the second special operating member 15b, and maintains the second special operating member 15b in a ball entry blocking attitude in a demagnetized state (inactive state), and maintains the second special operating member 15b in a ball entry blocking attitude in an excited state (in an activated state). ), the second special operating member 15b is maintained in a state allowing ball entry. and,
The second special operating member 15b in the ball entry blocking posture is located in front of the board surface of the game board 2 and closes the second grand prize opening 15a, thereby preventing the game ball from entering the second grand prize opening 15a. The game balls are blocked and flowed down the downstream side (lower left) by the sloping upper surface. On the other hand, the second special operating member 15b in the ball entry permission posture is located on the rear side of the board surface of the game board 2, opens the second grand prize opening 15a, and allows the game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 15a. Allow the ball to enter. That is, the second big prize opening 15a provided in the second big prize winning device 15 is a winning hole (variable ball entrance) whose opening size changes (the ease of entering the game ball changes depending on the posture). It is.
Regarding this second big prize opening 15a, in the following explanation, a state in which the second special operating member 15b is in a ball entry blocking posture and a game ball cannot enter is expressed as a "closed state", and the closed state This change is sometimes expressed as "closing". In addition, the state in which the second special operating member 15b is in a ball entry-permitting posture and a game ball can enter is expressed as an "open state," and changing to the open state is expressed as "opening." There is.

Also, inside the second grand prize winning device 15, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 15a passes (
A specific area and a non-specific area where the ball can enter are formed, and the game ball that enters the second grand prize opening 15a is discharged to the rear side of the game board 2 via the specific area or the non-specific area. It has become. The second big winning device 15 includes a specific area sensor 55a (FIGS. 2 and 3) that detects a game ball passing through (entering) a specific area, and a game ball passing (entering) a non-specific area. A non-specific area sensor 55b (FIGS. 2 and 3) is provided for detecting. In addition, the second grand prize winning device 1
The above-mentioned winning ball passage inside 5 is divided into a passage part where the specific area sensor 55a is arranged (forming a specific area) and a passage part where a non-specific area sensor 55b is arranged (forming a non-specific area). are connected on the downstream side, and the connecting portion allows the game balls that have passed through the specific area and the game balls that have passed through the non-specific area to merge together. Then, add the above-mentioned second
A big prize opening sensor 15c is arranged.
Further, a distribution member 56 (FIG. 2) is provided inside the second grand prize winning device 15, and this distribution member 56 is connected to a plunger of a distribution member solenoid 55c (FIG. 3). and,
The distribution member 56 is configured to move forward and backward in response to changes in the excitation and demagnetization of the distribution member solenoid 55c. That is, when the distribution member solenoid 55c is in the demagnetized state, the distribution member 56 is located at the forward advance position and blocks the specific area, so that the game ball that enters the second big prize opening 15a is placed in the non-specific area. The game ball passing through this non-specific area is detected by the non-specific area sensor 55b. In addition, the distribution member 56 is activated by energizing the distribution member solenoid 55c, and when activated, it is located at the rear retreat position and opens a specific area, thereby opening the second big prize opening 15a. The entered game ball is allowed to pass through a specific area, and the game ball passing through this specific area is detected by a specific area sensor 55a. In this embodiment, the passing of a game ball to a specific area during a small winning state (described later) triggers a transition to a V winning state (described later) (development to a type 2 jackpot state described later).

By the way, the pachinko game machine 1 can adjust the firing strength of the game ball according to the operation of the handle 4 described above, so by adjusting the firing strength, the game ball can be moved between the left gaming area 3L and the right gaming area 3R. It can be divided into In this embodiment, due to the above-mentioned board configuration, a game ball launched toward the left gaming area 3L (hereinafter referred to as "left-handed hitting") is placed in the ball entry opening (first starting opening 10a, general ball opening) provided in the left gaming area 3L. There is a possibility that the ball will enter the winning hole 11a). On the other hand, the game ball launched toward the right gaming area 3R (hereinafter referred to as "right-handed hitting") is fired from the ball entrances provided in the right gaming area 3R (gate 13, second starting opening 12a, first big prize opening 14a, There is a possibility that the ball will enter the second grand prize opening 15a).

[Configuration of display devices 50]
As shown in FIG. 1, a display device 50, which is a game information display means for displaying various game information, is provided at the lower right end of the game board 2 (lower right of the game area 3). This display device 50 is
As shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1) is displayed in a variable manner.
A special symbol display 51, a second special symbol 52 that variably displays a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol or special symbol 2), and a normal symbol that variably displays an ordinary symbol (also referred to as a general symbol). Display 5
3. Furthermore, the displays 50 include a first special symbol display 51a that displays the memory number of operation pending of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 51, and a first special symbol display 51a that displays the memory number of operation pending of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 51; A second special figure reservation display 52a is provided to display the stored number of operation reservations of two special symbols. In addition, in this embodiment, a storage unit for storing the operation hold of the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 53 is not provided. Activated ball information is acquired upon passage of the ball and stored for use in determining the hit of the normal symbol), so it is not equipped with a display to display the number of memory pending activations of the normal symbol. On the other hand, it may be provided with a storage section (normal symbol reservation storage section) that stores the operation reservation of the normal symbols, and a display device (general symbol reservation display) that displays the number of stored symbols.
Hereinafter, when explaining matters common to the first special pattern and the second special pattern, they may be simply referred to as a special pattern or a special pattern. In addition, when explaining matters common to the first special symbol display 51 and the second special symbol display 52, they may simply be referred to as the special symbol display.

The normal symbol display 53 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. A lit LED and an extinguished LED represent a normal symbol, and a state in which each LED is alternately lit represents a fluctuating display of the regular symbol. Also, when the game ball passes through the gate 13 (gate sensor 13a),
A determination (normal symbol hit determination) as to whether or not to open a predetermined ball entry opening (second starting opening 12a in this embodiment) is executed, and the ordinary symbol display 53 variably displays the ordinary symbol. Then, the normal symbol display 53 definitively displays the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol hit determination after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuating display of the ordinary symbol. The normal symbol displayed by the normal symbol display 53 is
If it is a normal symbol that indicates a hit, the normal operating member 12b of the second starting winning device 12 takes the ball entry-permitting posture, and the second starting opening 12a opens to create a normal symbol winning state (an auxiliary game to be described later). ) occurs.

Each special symbol display device 51, 52 is composed of a plurality of LEDs. Each LED constituting each special symbol display 51, 52 lights up in a predetermined lighting pattern,
A combination of lit LEDs and unlit LEDs represents a special symbol, and a state in which the combination of lit LEDs and unlit LEDs is changing 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. In addition, the special symbols include a jackpot symbol that indicates that the special symbol hit determination (also referred to as internal determination, jackpot determination, right or wrong determination, starting pitch determination, etc.) has resulted in a jackpot determination, and a special symbol that indicates that the special symbol hit determination (internal determination, jackpot determination, right or wrong determination, starting pitch determination, etc.) has resulted in a jackpot determination. (also referred to as judgment, small hit judgment, right/fail judgment, starting ball judgment, etc.) is a small hit pattern that indicates that the small hit judgment result is a small hit judgment result, and a loss pattern that indicates that the special pattern hit judgment has been a loss judgment result. There is a design. Note that the small win will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hereinafter, the combination of performance symbols that indicate that the result of the special pattern hit determination (jackpot determination, internal determination, starting ball determination) is a jackpot is referred to as the "jackpot performance symbol", and the special pattern hit determination (small hit determination) The effect design of the combination that represents that the result was a small hit is called the “small hit effect pattern”, and the effect pattern of the combination that represents that the result of the special pattern hit judgment was a loss (other than a small hit) is called “ It is said to be a “losing design”. The jackpot effect pattern is a state in which each effect pattern represents the same number, a so-called aligned state. For example, Figure 1
As shown in , the left performance symbol 7L, the middle performance symbol 7C, and the right performance symbol 7R, which have been confirmed and displayed, are all aligned at "7". On the other hand, the small hit effect design is a specific combination other than the jackpot effect design (square), for example, the left and right performance symbols are aligned with the same number of performance symbols, and the medium performance symbol is a chance symbol ( These are combinations that result in small winning chance symbols). In addition, the loss effect design is a combination of effect designs other than the jackpot effect pattern and the small win effect pattern. Hereinafter, the variable display of effect symbols performed by the effect display device 7 in synchronization with the variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation) on the special symbol display will be referred to as "variable effect." Also,
The image displayed behind the performance pattern in the variable performance is called a "background image." Note that for effects other than variable effects, notifications, etc., an image displayed behind the main display image displayed on the effect display device 7 may also be referred to as a "background image." The background image is a still image or a moving image.

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

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

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

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

Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage section 64a (first reservation storage means) and a second special symbol reservation storage section 64b (second reservation storage means).
The first special figure reservation storage section 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. In other words, the maximum number of reserved first special symbols that can be stored is four. Each storage area contains a jackpot random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 (information acquisition means) due to the game ball entering the first starting port 10a,
Values (starting winning information) such as jackpot type random numbers, small hit type random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers are stored. For example, if a game ball enters the first starting port 10a while the first special symbol display 51 is variably displaying the first special symbol, the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol based on the input ball is At this point, it is in a standby state. In this case, the starting prize information acquired with the entry of the ball as an opportunity is stored in the first special symbol reservation storage section 64a, and when it becomes possible to start the fluctuation after that,
The variable display of the first special symbol based on the starting winning information is started. That is, the first starting port 10
If the special figure fluctuation display cannot be started at the timing when the starting winning information is acquired with the ball entering a, the execution of the fluctuating display of the first special figure based on the starting winning information is subject to the fluctuation start condition (starting condition) is suspended (operation suspended) until it is established.

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 contains a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a small hit type random number, a reach random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, etc. acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball entering the second starting port 12a. The value (starting winning information) is stored. For example, when the second special symbol display 52 is variably displaying the second special symbol, the game ball
When the ball enters the starting port 12a, execution of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the ball entering is in a standby state at that time. In this case, the starting prize information acquired with the entry of the ball as a trigger is stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, and when it becomes possible to start fluctuation afterwards, the second special figure based on the starting winning information is stored. Fluctuation display starts. In other words, if the special figure fluctuation display cannot be started at the timing when the starting prize information is acquired with the entry of the ball into the second starting prize opening 12a, the execution of the variable display of the second special figure based on the starting winning information is The operation is held (suspended) until the start condition (starting condition) is satisfied.

Starting winning information such as jackpot random numbers is displayed in the order of occurrence of pending operation, that is, the game control microcomputer 6
1 are stored in order from each first storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage section 64a and the second special symbol reservation storage section 64b. For this reason, for example, if the starting winning information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas in the first special figure reservation storage section 64a, the starting winning information stored in the fourth storage area is the newest in terms of time. information, and the starting winning information stored in the first storage area is the oldest information in terms of time. For example, if starting winning information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, starting winning information stored in the fourth storage area is the latest information in terms of time. The starting winning information stored in the first storage area is the oldest information in terms of time. The starting prize information stored in each storage area is shifted one by one to the storage area with the older storage order each time the variable display of the special symbol is completed. For example, the jackpot random numbers and the like stored in the second storage area are shifted to the first storage area. In addition, the determination (lottery) such as special symbol hit determination based on the starting winning information stored in the first storage area is performed at the start timing of the next variable display after the corresponding variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display ends. is executed when (when the start condition for the variable display is met).

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

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

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

In addition, displays 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 . Furthermore, the main control board 60 has a first starting opening sensor 10b and a general winning opening sensor 11 via a relay board 74.
b, the second starting hole sensor 12c, the first big winning hole sensor 14c, and the second big winning hole sensor 1
5c, the gate sensor 13a, the specific area sensor 55a, and the non-specific area sensor 55b are electrically connected.

The first starting port sensor 10b detects the game ball that has entered the first starting port 10a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The general winning hole sensor 11b detects the game ball that has entered the general winning hole 11a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The second starting port sensor 12c is a second starting port sensor 12c.
A game ball entering the starting port 12a is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. The first big winning hole sensor 14c detects the game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 14a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The second big winning hole sensor 15c detects the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. Gate sensor 13a is gate 1
3, the game ball entering (passing) is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60.
When a game ball is detected by a sensor other than the gate sensor 13a among the aforementioned sensors 10b, 11b, 12c, 14c, 15c, and 13a, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for each sensor is established.

Here, in this embodiment, one detection by the first starting port sensor 10b (first starting port 10
The prize ball for one ball entering the second starting port 12a) is defined as "one", and the prize ball for one detection by the second starting port sensor 12c (one ball entering the second starting port 12a) is determined as "one ball". It is defined as "2 pieces", and one detection by the first big winning hole sensor 14c (one ball entering the first big winning hole 14a)
The prize ball for each detection by the second big winning hole sensor 15c (one ball entering the second big winning hole 15a) is determined to be "1 ball". The number of prize balls for one detection (one ball entering the general winning hole 11a) by the general winning hole sensor 11b is determined to be "10."

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

The main control board 60 also includes a second starting port solenoid 12d via a relay board 74.
The first big winning hole solenoid 14d, the second big winning hole solenoid 15d, and the distribution member solenoid 55c are electrically connected. The second starting port solenoid 12d is connected to the main control board 60.
The normally operating member 12b is energized based on the control of , and changes the normal operating member 12b from the ball entry blocking attitude to the ball entry allowing attitude. The first big prize opening solenoid 14d is excited based on the control of the main control board 60,
The first special operating member 14b is changed from the ball entry blocking attitude to the ball entry allowing attitude. The second big prize opening solenoid 15d is excited based on the control of the main control board 60, and the second special operating member 15b
The ball is changed from a posture that prevents ball entry to a posture that allows ball entry. The distribution member solenoid 55c drives the distribution member 56 inside the second winning device 12 based on the control of the main control board 60.

A card unit 76, a rental ball payout device 80, and a prize ball payout device 400 (prize ball giving means) are electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a payout control board 73. The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and performs reading and writing of the balance on the prepaid card. The ball rental device 80 includes a ball rental motor 81 and a ball rental sensor 8.
2. 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 putting out control board 7.
3 to the main control board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of rental balls put out by the rental ball payout device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73. When the ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76 has a balance greater than or equal to the minimum payout balance, the ball lending device 80 is activated. The minimum unit number of rental balls is delivered to the batted ball supply tray 24.

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

Further, a firing device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a firing control circuit 75. The firing device 90 includes a firing motor 91, a touch switch 92, and a firing volume 93. The firing motor 91 is a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and fires the game ball.
to drive. 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.

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 includes a payout control board 73
Electric power is supplied 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 the RAM 64 and the like of the main control board 60 with the power necessary for holding information when no power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. The power supply board 70 includes
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.

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

The first special figure pending performance storage unit 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is used for storing the first start winning command output (transmitted) from the main control board 60. The starting winning information (random value, etc.) shown is stored. The first starting prize command is that the game ball is in the first starting hole 1.
This is a command that includes starting winning information (values of jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, variable pattern random number, reach random number, etc.) acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the ball entered 0a.

On the other hand, 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 used for the second starting prize that is output (transmitted) from the main control board 60. The starting winning information (random value, etc.) indicated by the command is stored. The second starting winning command is triggered by the game ball entering the second starting port 12a, and the starting winning information (jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, small winning type random number, fluctuation pattern) acquired by the game control microcomputer 61. This is a command that includes values such as random numbers and reach random numbers).

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

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

An image control board 200 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100. The image control board 200 includes a VDP 201 (Video Display Processor), an image control CPU 202, a control ROM 203, a control RAM 204, and a CGROM (Character Generator Rear).
d Only Memory) 205 and VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 206 are mounted. The image control CPU 202 controls the effect display device 7 to display effect images such as variable effect patterns, button effect images, and preview images. The control ROM 203 stores a computer program for the image control CPU 202 to control the effect display device 7. The control RAM 204 is used as a work memory when the image control CPU 202 executes a computer program. The CGROM 205 stores image data for the effect display device 7 to display effect images. VDP201 is C for image control.
According to the display list created by the PU 202, image data is read from the CGROM 205, and the read image data is developed 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. And VDP20
1 converts the image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 into RGB signals and outputs the RGB signals to the effect display device 7. Thereby, the effect display device 7 displays the effect image.

The board lamp 2a, the production button lamp 5c, the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, the top lamp 23c, and the movable body motor 23d are electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 via the lamp control board 79. The production control microcomputer 101 is a ROM110
Light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp is created using the data stored in the lamp control board 79, and the light emission pattern data is transmitted to the lamp control board 79. Then, the lamp control board 79 controls the light emission of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 uses the data stored in the ROM 110 to control the top lamp 2.
Rotational motion pattern data that determines the operating mode of the rotary reflector in 3c is created, and the rotational motion pattern data is transmitted to the lamp control board 79. And the lamp control board 79 is
Drive control of the movable body motor 23d is performed according to the received rotational movement pattern data.

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

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

The performance button detection switch 5a outputs a signal indicating that the performance button 5 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100. Further, the production lever push detection switch 6a outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100. Furthermore, the production lever rotation detection switch 6b sends a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been rotated to the sub-control board 10.
Output to 0. On the other hand, the performance control microcomputer 101 changes the performance content of the button performance based on the signal input from the performance button detection switch 5a during the period of the button performance, which is a type of performance. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 receives input from the performance lever push detection switch 6a or the performance lever rotation detection switch 6b during a lever performance (lever performance that prompts the player to press or rotate), which is a type of performance. Based on the signal, changes are added to the content of the lever performance.

The performance button vibration motor 5b is a member that vibrates the performance button 5, and is housed inside the performance button 5. The production lever vibration motor 6c is a member that vibrates the production lever 6, and is provided at a portion in contact with the production lever 6 or inside the production lever 6. ROM1
10 stores operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the production button vibration motor 5b and operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the production lever vibration motor 6c. A performance control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from a ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance button 5 comes, and drives and controls the performance button vibration motor 5b based on the read operation pattern data. In addition, microcomputer 10 for production control
1 reads the operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the effect timing for vibrating the effect lever 6 comes, and drives and controls the effect lever vibration motor 6c based on the read operation pattern data.

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

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

In this embodiment, in addition to the jackpot game state (type 1 jackpot state) based on the jackpot determination result by the special figure hit judgment, there is a possibility that a small win state or a V win state (after the second round of the type 2 jackpot state) will occur. There is. In a type 1 jackpot state or a V-win state, you can aim for the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 14a, while in a small winning state, you can aim for the game ball to enter the second big prize opening 15a.
You can aim for the game ball to hit any one of the following. When the game ball that enters the second big winning hole 15a passes through a specific area during the small winning state, the first big winning hole 14a is opened.
It is designed to cause a winning state (to develop into a type 2 jackpot state).

The jackpot game state changes in the following order: an opening period, a continuous operation period during which multiple rounds (a period in which you can aim for a game ball to enter), and an ending period. During the round, the first special operation member 14b is actuated by driving the first big winning hole solenoid 14d to open the first big winning hole 14a. Here, the 1st round of the 2nd type jackpot (
In each round of the jackpot game state (excluding the small win state), the number of game balls entering the first big prize opening 14a reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 10 balls), or the predetermined opening time (for example, The round ends when the round end condition is satisfied, whichever comes first (30 seconds) has elapsed. In addition, in the jackpot game state, an interval time (round interval) is set between rounds, and the first jackpot 14a is set to remain closed at least during this interval time (the first jackpot is set so that the first jackpot 14a remains closed). The prize opening solenoid 14d is controlled to be inactive. Since the prize ball is determined to be 10 for each ball that enters the first big prize opening 14a, during the jackpot game state (Type 1 jackpot state, V winning state), if a ball enters the first big winning hole 14a. The number of balls held by the player increases significantly due to the prize balls.

On the other hand, the small winning state has a shorter opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds) than other rounds.
The round in which the second grand prize opening 15a opens or the number of game balls that enter the second grand prize opening 15a reaches a predetermined upper limit number (a predetermined number of 10 balls or less), whichever comes first. It ends when the end condition (basically, the elapse of the open time) is met. In addition, since the prize ball for each ball that enters the second grand prize opening 15a is determined to be one, during the small winning state, the player's holdings are increased by the prize ball for the ball that enters the second grand prize opening 15a. The number of balls does not increase.
Here, in this embodiment, all small winning states are handled by the second big prize opening 15a being opened during the period in which the distribution member 56 (distributing member solenoid 55c) is operated, and the second major prize opening 15a being entered. This occurs as a small winning state (advantageous small winning state) in which the game ball that has been pitched can pass through a specific area. On the other hand, it may be possible to generate an advantageous small winning state in which the game ball passes through a specific area and a disadvantageous small winning state in which the game ball passes through a non-specific area (does not pass through the specific area). The disadvantageous small winning state in this case can be realized by making the operating period of the distribution member 56 different from the opening period of the second big prize opening 15a.

(Time-saving gaming state, non-time-saving gaming state)
Below, each function of the general time-saving game state (special symbol fluctuation time shortening function, normal symbol fluctuation shortening function, second starting port 12a opening time extension function, second starting port 12a opening frequency increasing function) is explained below. explain.
The pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol variation time shortening function, a normal symbol variation time shortening function, and an opening time extension function of the second starting port 12a among the functions described below. By operating these functions, a time-saving gaming state (easy ball entry state) different from the non-time saving gaming state (normal gaming state, non-easy ball entry state) is generated. However, as will be described later, in this embodiment, the number of occurrences of the time-saving gaming state ("number of consecutive occurrences") during the period from the transition from the non-time-saving gaming state to the jackpot gaming state until returning to the non-time-saving gaming state is When the maximum number of times (called a time-saving limiter function ).

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

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

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

Among the above functions, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (game control microcomputer 61) of this embodiment has a special symbol fluctuation time shortening function, a normal symbol fluctuation time shortening function, and a second starting port 12a opening time extension function. can be activated, and the game state can be a non-time-saving game state in which these three functions do not operate together, and a time-saving game state in which these three functions operate together (multiple types of function as a means of causing a state). However, the time-saving gaming state may be a state in which at least one function is activated; for example, in addition to or in place of at least one of the above three functions, it may be a gaming state in which a probability fluctuation function for normal symbols is activated. Good too.

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

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

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

(Accuracy judgment table T1)
The validity determination table T1 shown in FIG. 5 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing the special symbol hit determination (big hit determination, small hit determination). Validity judgment table T
1 is configured by associating the type of special figure hit determination (which corresponds to the first special figure or the second special figure) and the jackpot random number value. The jackpot random number value is a value generated by the jackpot random number counter. The computer program for operating the jackpot random number counter is
It is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot random number counter operates and a jackpot random number value is generated. The jackpot random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. The jackpot random number counter of the pachinko game machine 1 counts a total of 65,536 values from 0 to 65,535. In other words,
A total of 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 can be generated.

The winning/failure judgment table T1 contains jackpot random numbers (0 to 65) for judging the winning of the first special drawing.
535) are assigned to each judgment result of jackpot/loss. Game control microcomputer 6
1, if the jackpot random number value obtained from the jackpot random number counter is a value within the range of 0 to 327, it is determined to be a jackpot,
5), it is determined that it is not a jackpot, that is, a loss.
In addition, the win/fail judgment table T1 includes a jackpot random number value (0
~65535) are allocated to each determination result of big hit, small hit, and loss. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot if the obtained jackpot random number value is within the range of 0 to 327, and if it is other than 0 to 327 (328 to 65535) among 0 to 65535. , it is determined that it is not a jackpot, that is, a loss. However, among the jackpot random numbers that are determined to be a loss (not a jackpot), if the value is within the range of 328 to 982, it is determined to be a small win. In other words, the probability of being judged as a jackpot is the same between the winning judgment of the first special drawing and the winning judgment of the second special drawing, but if it is judged that it is not a jackpot,
The second special map may be determined to be a small win, and the winning probability is higher than that of a jackpot. In addition, in this embodiment, since the first special pattern is not determined to be a small hit, the second special pattern is not determined to be a small hit compared to the first special pattern. There is a very high probability that

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

Here, as the first special symbol among the special symbols, one type of jackpot symbol 1-1 indicating that a jackpot has been hit (the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state) and at least one type of jackpot symbol 1-1 indicating that it is not a jackpot or small win. A losing pattern is set. It should be noted that for the first special figure, a small winning symbol indicating that a small winning has occurred (a small winning state occurs) is not set.
If it is determined to be a jackpot in the special pattern hit determination of the first special pattern, the jackpot symbol (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot type determination table T2 shown in FIG. 6(a), and by determining this jackpot symbol, The type of jackpot gaming state and the type of subsequent gaming state are determined. In addition, in each jackpot game state, the upper limit of the opening time of the first jackpot 14a in each round is 30
It is set to seconds.

When determining the jackpot type of the first special pattern when the special pattern hit judgment of the first special pattern is a jackpot, even if the jackpot type random number is any value within the range of 0 to 99 (100%), the jackpot pattern ``Jackpot symbol 1-1'' is determined, 3-round jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot game state (number of rounds), and it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game state is a time-saving game state. In this case, the time-saving gaming state is determined to occur when a jackpot gaming state occurs, when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times, or when the type of small win is determined to be a "falling small win" described later. Terminate accordingly.

On the other hand, the second special symbol among the special symbols is one type of jackpot symbol 2-1 which indicates that a jackpot has been won (a jackpot gaming state occurs) and a small jackpot symbol 2-1 that indicates a small win (a small win state occurs). ), and at least one type of loss pattern indicating that it is neither a jackpot nor a small win. That is, unlike the first special symbol, a small winning symbol is set for the second special symbol.

If it is determined to be a jackpot in the special pattern hit determination of the second special pattern, the jackpot symbol (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot type determination table T2 shown in FIG. 6(b), and by determining this jackpot symbol, The type of jackpot gaming state and the type of subsequent gaming state are determined. In addition, in the jackpot game state, the upper limit of the opening time of the first jackpot 14a in each round is 30
It is set to seconds. In this embodiment, when the special pattern hit determination of the second special pattern is a jackpot determination result, any value (100%) of the jackpot type random number within the range of 0 to 99 is treated as a jackpot symbol. 2-1" is determined, and the type of jackpot gaming state (
A 5-round jackpot is determined as the number of rounds), and it is determined that the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state will be a time-saving gaming state. In this case, the time-saving gaming state is determined to occur when a jackpot gaming state occurs, when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times, or when the type of small win is determined to be a "falling small win" described later. Terminate accordingly.

(Small hit type determination table)
The small hit type determination table T4 shown in FIG. 7 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when determining the type of small win when it is determined that it is a small win. The small winning type determination table T4 is configured by associating a predetermined number of small winning type random values for each small winning type (small winning symbol type). The small winning type random number value is a value generated by the small winning type random number counter. A computer program for operating the small winning type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the small winning type random number counter operates to generate a small winning type random number value. The small hit type random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the small win type random number counter counts a total of 100 values from 0 to 99. In other words, a total of 100 small winning type random values from 0 to 99 can be generated. In this embodiment, as described above, two types of small winning symbols are set: "small winning symbol a" and "small winning symbol b".
In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 determines the small winning type (small winning symbol) so that the game state (time-saving game state/non-time-saving gaming state) is determined. Specifically, if the special symbol hit determination (small hit determination) during the time-saving gaming state results in a small hit determination and the special symbol is determined to be the small winning symbol a, the time-saving gaming state is continued. This causes a small hit state. On the other hand, if the special symbol hit determination (small hit determination) during the time-saving gaming state results in a small hit, and the special symbol is determined to be the small winning symbol b, the time-saving gaming state is ended and the After shifting to a time-saving game state, a small winning state is caused. Therefore, in the following explanation, the small winning type corresponding to the small winning symbol a that does not trigger the end of the time-saving gaming state is referred to as a "normal small winning", and the type corresponding to the small winning symbol b that triggers the ending of the time-saving gaming state The type of small winning that occurs is sometimes referred to as a "falling small winning".
Here, the "falling small win" is a small win that involves a transition from a time-saving gaming state to a non-time-saving gaming state (falling from a gaming state). Therefore, during the non-time-saving gaming state, "falling small hit"
Even if a winning occurs, the game state falling function will be invalidated and the game state will not change.
In addition, regardless of whether a "normal small win" or a "falling small win" is determined, in the small win state to be generated, the second large prize opening 15a is opened for a predetermined time (1.8 seconds) and the distributing member 56
is activated, and the game ball that enters the second big prize opening 15a is guided to a specific area. When the game ball passes through a specific area, the small winning state develops into a type 2 jackpot state (big winning gaming state) (transfers to the V winning state). In each round of this type 2 jackpot state (V winning state after the 2nd round), the first big prize opening 14a is opened. The upper limit of this open time is 1
It is set to 30 seconds as in the seed jackpot state.

Regardless of whether the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state or a time-saving gaming state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that when a small hit determination result is derived in the special figure hit determination of the second special figure,
If the small win type random value is within the range of 0 to 94 (95%), small win symbol a is determined as the small win symbol. Further, if the small win type random number value is within the range of 95 to 99 (5%), small win symbol b is determined as the small win symbol. However, as described above, even if the small winning symbol b is determined during the non-time-saving gaming state, the gaming state does not change.
In addition, when a small winning state develops (transitions) to a jackpot gaming state (V winning state), a time saving gaming state occurs after the jackpot gaming state (V winning state) ends, but this time saving gaming state also The termination conditions are as described above. In other words, the special figure fluctuation display is 10
The process ends when it is executed 0 times or when the type of small win is determined to be a "falling small win" which will be described later.

(Reach judgment table)
The reach determination table T5 shown in FIG. 8(a) is related to the determination of the special pattern fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol by the game control microcomputer 61. This is a table to be referred to when deciding whether to use a loss-likelihood variation pattern). In addition, the reach determination table T6 shown in FIG. 8(b) is based on the game control microcomputer 6.
Regarding the determination of the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure according to 1, it is referred to when deciding whether to use a special figure variation pattern in which a reach (loss reach) appears (loss reach variation pattern). It's a table. These reach determination tables T5 and T6 are configured by associating the reach random value generated by the reach random number counter with the gaming state. In this embodiment, the reach random number counter counts a total of 256 values from 0 to 255. That is, the reach random number counter can generate a total of 256 reach random values from 0 to 255.
A computer program for operating the reach random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the reach random number counter operates to generate a reach random number value.

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

As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the case where the winning judgment of the first special drawing is made in the non-time-saving gaming state and the result is a loss, if the reach random value is in the range of 0 to 27, , it is determined that there is a reach (that is, it is set as a losing reach variation pattern), and if it is otherwise, it is determined that there is no reach (that is, that it is set as a normal variation pattern in which no reach appears). On the other hand, in the time-saving gaming state, if the first special symbol is determined to be a hit and the result is a loss, the reach random value is any value in the range of 0 to 255. None (that is, a normal fluctuation pattern in which reach does not appear) is determined. In other words, if the first special symbol hit determination is made in the time-saving gaming state and the result is a loss, a variable performance in which a reach is not appeared is always performed, and a fluctuation performance in which a reach is not appeared is not executed. (Reach can only appear in fluctuating performances that result in jackpots).
As shown in FIG. 8(b), if the second special figure hit determination results in a loss, it is determined whether the gaming state at that time is a time-saving gaming state or a non-time-saving gaming state. Regardless, if the reach random value is in the range of 0 to 9, it is determined that there is a reach (that is, it is a losing reach variation pattern), and if it is otherwise (in the range of 10 to 255), it is determined that there is no reach (that is, the reach is in the range of 10 to 255). A normal fluctuation pattern that does not appear) is determined. In addition, the probability of determining whether there is a reach or no reach is determined depending on whether the gaming state is a time-saving gaming state or a non-time-saving gaming state when the winning judgment of the second special drawing is a loss judgment result. may be different.

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

The fluctuation pattern random number value is a value generated by the fluctuation pattern random number counter. A computer program for operating the variable pattern random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the variable pattern random number counter operates to generate a variable pattern random number value. The variable pattern random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the variation pattern random number counter counts a total of 100 values from 0 to 99. In other words, a total of 10 from 0 to 99
Zero fluctuation pattern random values can be generated.

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

In addition, if the special symbol hit determination for the first special symbol is performed in the time-saving gaming state and the result is a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern random number value is within the range of 0 to 99 regardless of the number of reserved special symbols. Regardless of the value, the special figure fluctuation pattern P7 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P7 is 5 seconds (50,000ms), and is associated with the content of displaying the SP reach that has evolved from the reach state. On the other hand, if the first special symbol hit determination is made in the time-saving gaming state and results in a loss, the reach determination will not determine that there is a reach, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern A normal variation pattern in which reach does not appear is selected. In this case, if the number of reserved special drawings is 0.1, the normal fluctuation pattern P8 with a fluctuation time of 5 seconds (5,000ms) is selected,
If the number of reserved special figures is 2 to 4, the normal fluctuation pattern P with a fluctuation time of 2.5 seconds (2,500ms)
9 is selected. The performance contents of normal fluctuation (non-reach and loss fluctuation) are associated with the fluctuation performance patterns corresponding to these special figure fluctuation patterns P8 and P9.

As shown in FIG. 9(b), if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is performed in a non-time-saving gaming state and the determination result is a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern will change regardless of the number of reserved special symbols. Random value is 0-9
Regardless of the value within the range of 9, the special figure fluctuation pattern P10 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P10 is 50 seconds (50,000ms), and is associated with the content of displaying the SP reach that has evolved from the reach state.
In addition, if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is performed in a non-time saving gaming state and the determination result is a small hit (either the small winning symbol a or the small winning symbol b is determined as the special symbol) In case), regardless of the number of reserved special figures, the special figure variation pattern P11 is selected even if the variation pattern random value is any value within the range of 0 to 99. The variation time of special figure variation pattern P11 is 5
It is 0 seconds (50,000ms) and is associated with the content of the SP reach (for small wins) that has evolved from the reach state. In addition, in this embodiment, as described above, the small winning symbol a corresponds to the "normal small winning", and the small winning symbol b corresponds to the "falling small winning".
However, during the non-time-saving gaming state, the falling of the gaming state due to "falling small hit" is invalid, and the gaming state does not change. Since the state will be the same regardless of which small winning symbol is determined, the special pattern fluctuation pattern is the same when "small winning symbol a" is determined and when "small winning symbol b" is determined (special symbol fluctuation Pattern P11) is used. In addition, you may make a special figure fluctuation pattern different.

If the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is performed in a non-time-saving gaming state and results in a loss, and if the reach determination results in a reach, the fluctuation pattern random number value is 0 to 99.
The special figure fluctuation pattern P12 is selected for any value within the range. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P12 is 50 seconds (50,000ms). The variation performance pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P12 is associated with the content of displaying the SP ready-to-reach state that has developed from the ready-to-reach state. In addition, if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is performed in a non-time-saving gaming state and the result is a loss, and if the reach determination results in no reach, the normal fluctuation pattern in which no reach appears is selected. In this case, if the number of reserved special drawings is 0,1, the fluctuation time is 5
If the normal fluctuation pattern P13 of 0 seconds (5,000 ms) is selected and the number of reserved special symbols is 2 to 4, the normal fluctuation pattern P14 of 2.5 seconds (2,500 ms) of fluctuation time is selected. The performance contents of normal fluctuation (non-reach and loss fluctuation) are associated with the fluctuation performance patterns corresponding to these special figure fluctuation patterns P13 and P14.

In addition, if the special figure hit determination for the second special figure is performed in the time-saving gaming state and the result is a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern random number is within the range of 0 to 99 regardless of the number of reserved special figures. Regardless of the value, the special figure fluctuation pattern P15 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P15 is 50 seconds (50,000ms), and is associated with the content of displaying the SP reach that has evolved from the reach state.
In addition, if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is performed in the time-saving gaming state and the determination result is a small hit (if either the small winning symbol a or the small winning symbol b is determined as the special symbol) ), regardless of the number of reserved special figures, the special figure variation pattern P16 is selected even if the variation pattern random value is any value within the range of 0 to 99. The variation time of special figure variation pattern P16 is 50
seconds (50,000ms), and is associated with the production content of SP reach (for small wins), which evolved from the reach state. As described above, the small winning symbol a corresponds to the "normal small winning" and the small winning symbol b corresponds to the "falling small winning". During the time-saving gaming state, a fall in the gaming state due to a "falling small win" is effective, and the gaming state shifts from the time-saving gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state. However, in this embodiment, the "falling small win" is a small win type that is more advantageous to the player than the "normal small win". For this reason, the special pattern fluctuation pattern is different between when small winning symbol a is determined and when small winning symbol b is determined, so that the special symbol fluctuation pattern corresponding to small winning symbol b is smaller than the special symbol fluctuation pattern corresponding to small winning symbol a. The corresponding special figure variation pattern may be made to correspond to the performance content (performance pattern) that can increase the player's expectations.

If the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is performed in the time-saving gaming state and results in a loss, and if the reach determination results in a reach, the fluctuation pattern random number is between 0 and 99. Regardless of the value within the range, the special figure fluctuation pattern P17 is selected. Special figure fluctuation pattern P
The fluctuation time of No. 17 is 50 seconds (50,000ms). The variation performance pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P17 is associated with the content of displaying the SP ready-to-reach state that has evolved from the ready-to-reach state. In addition, if the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is performed in a non-time-saving gaming state and the result is a loss, and if the reach determination results in no reach, the normal fluctuation pattern in which no reach appears is selected. In this case, if the number of reserved special drawings is 0,1, the fluctuation time is 5
If the normal fluctuation pattern P18 of 0 seconds (5,000 ms) is selected and the number of reserved special figures is 2 to 4, the normal fluctuation pattern P19 of 2.5 seconds (2,500 ms) of fluctuation time is selected. The performance contents of normal fluctuation (non-reach and loss fluctuation) are associated with the fluctuation performance patterns corresponding to these special figure fluctuation patterns P18 and P19.

(Normal symbol validity judgment table)
The normal symbol correctness determination table T9 shown in FIG. 10 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing the normal symbol correctness determination. The normal symbol propriety determination table T9 is configured by associating the random number value per common symbol with the determination result of the determination of winning a regular symbol. The random number value per ordinary figure is a value generated by a random number counter per ordinary figure. A computer program for operating the random number counter per regular symbol is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the random number counter per regular symbol operates and a random number value per regular symbol is generated. The random number counter per common figure may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. The random number counter for pachinko machine 1 is 0 to 65535.
A total of 65,536 values are counted. In other words, a total of 65,536 random numbers from 0 to 65,535 can be generated per common map.

The normal symbol correctness determination table T9 contains 0 to 5 as the random winning value for determining the normal symbol.
A total of 60,000 values (9,999) are set. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that the random value per normal figure obtained from the random number counter for a normal figure is a value within the range of 0 to 59999, and determines that it is a normal figure win. If there is, it is determined that it is not a hit, that is, a loss.

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

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

Here, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are three operating patterns of the normal operating member 12b: a first operating pattern FS1, a second operating pattern FS2, and a third operating pattern FS3.
The type is set. Among these, the first operation pattern FS1 is the second starting port solenoid 12.
This is an operation pattern in which d is kept in an excited state for 0.036 seconds (36ms) (the normal operation member 12b is operated to open the second starting port 12a). The second operation pattern FS2 is an operation pattern in which the second starting port solenoid 12d is kept in an excited state for 0.58 seconds (580ms). The third operation pattern FS3 is an operation pattern in which the second starting port solenoid 12d is kept in an excited state for 1.8 seconds (1800ms). In addition, the operating time of 0.58 seconds of the normal operating member 12b is the time during which the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 can be received on the upper surface and rolled to the second starting port 12a.

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

On the other hand, if the normal pattern hit determination performed in the time-saving gaming state results in a winning result, if the normal pattern per type random number is a value within the range of 0 to 99 from 0 to 232. , the symbol hz2 is determined as the winning symbol of the normal symbol, and the second operating pattern FS is determined as the operating pattern.
2 is selected. Further, if the type random number per ordinary symbol is a value within the range of 100 to 232 from 0 to 232, the symbol hz3 is determined as the winning symbol of the ordinary symbol, and the third operation pattern FS3 is selected as the operation pattern. That is, in the time-saving gaming state, when a winning determination is made in the normal pattern hit determination triggered by the passing of the game ball to the gate 13, the normal operating member 12b operates as a pattern in which the game ball is moved to the second starting port. 12a is selected.

As described above, the game control microcomputer 61 determines a plurality of types of operation patterns of the normal operation member 12b based on different decision probabilities between the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state. Here, the game control microcomputer 61 selects an operation pattern (second operation pattern FS2, third operation pattern FC) in which the opening time of the second starting port 12a is longer with a higher probability in the time-saving game state than in the non-time-saving game state.
Control to determine 3) corresponds to the electric support control (based on the open time extension function) described above.

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

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

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

(Main side timer interrupt processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 100, the payout control board 73, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input process, various sensors attached to the pachinko game machine 1 (first starting hole sensor 10b, second starting hole sensor 12c, gate sensor 13a, first big winning hole sensor 14c, second big winning hole sensor 15c
, specific area sensor 55a, non-specific area sensor 55b, general winning hole sensor 11b, etc.). 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 (S1
3). In this prize ball control process, based on the detection signals of various sensors read in the input process (S11), a payout command for paying out a prize ball according to the type of winning hole is stored in the RAM 64.
set in the output buffer of The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S14). This normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process in FIG. In other words, the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter is performed during the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S5) and during the other period (after the end of the main side timer interrupt process (S5), the update process of the next main side timer This is performed both during the period until the interrupt processing (S5) is started).

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

(Design sensor detection processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the symbol sensor detection process (S15) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (S30
). That the game ball has passed through the gate 13 is detected by the gate sensor 13a. If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (S30: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61
executes gate passage processing (S31). In this gate passing process, it is determined whether the gate entry flag is ON or OFF. This gate entry flag indicates that the game ball is gate 1.
This flag is turned ON during the period from passing through 3 until the corresponding normal figure fluctuation display ends (in the case of a normal figure, until the operation of the normal operating member 12b ends). As mentioned above, since this embodiment does not have a memory unit that stores the activation hold of normal symbols, the state of the gate entry flag is checked in the gate passing process (S31), and if it is ON, the above-mentioned The process is terminated as the detection by the gate sensor 13a is invalid (detection during normal pattern fluctuation display or auxiliary game execution). On the other hand, if the gate entry flag is OFF,
Assuming that the detection by the gate sensor 13a is valid (detection during non-execution of normal pattern fluctuation display and auxiliary game), the gate entry flag is changed to ON, and the process is ended.

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

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

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second start winning command creation process (S3
6). In this second starting winning command creation process, a second starting winning command is created based on each random number group obtained in S35. This second starting prize winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting port 12a, data indicating each random number obtained in S35, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 uses the second
A start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S37). This set second start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10), and the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the effect based on each random number included in the second start winning command.

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

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the first special figure related random number acquisition process (S41)
. In this first special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a.
Among them, it is stored in a storage area according to the current number of first reserved special symbols. For example, if the current number of reserved first special symbols is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first start winning command creation process (S4
2). In this first starting winning command creation process, a first starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the first special figure pending storage section 64a in S41. This first starting winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 10a, data indicating each random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 64a in S41, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S42 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S43). This set first start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10), and the performance control microcomputer 101 executes the performance based on each random number included in the first start winning command.

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

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the gate entry flag is ON in S53, that is, if the game ball passes through the gate 13 at a valid timing (S5
3: No), a normal figure hit determination process is performed (S54-1). This normal pattern hit determination process (S5
In 4-1), a normal pattern hit determination is performed based on the relationship between the obtained normal pattern per random number value and the normal pattern validity determination table T9, and it is determined whether the normal pattern is a hit or not. Then, if this ordinary figure hit determination is a hit determination result, the ordinary figure hit type random value and the ordinary figure hit type determination table T10
A normal pattern determination process (including a normal pattern hit type determination process) is performed based on the relationship with the normal pattern hit determination process, and normal pattern stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the normal pattern hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 64 (S
54-2). In other words, in the normal symbol determination process (S54-2), if it is a "loss", data corresponding to the "normal losing symbol" is set, and if it is a "win", the data corresponding to the normal winning symbol (normal symbol hz1 or normal symbol) is set. The symbol hz2) is determined, and data corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set.

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

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

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

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

Here, in the normal operation pattern determination process (time saving) of S57-1, the normal operation pattern of the normal operation member 12b is determined based on the above-mentioned ordinary figure type determination table T10 (FIG. 11). That is, the second operation pattern FS2 is determined as the operation pattern of the normal operation member 12b when performing the auxiliary game during the time-saving game state. And the game control microcomputer 6
1 sets the operation pattern in the subsequent S57-3, and sets the auxiliary game (normal operation member 12b
operation) is started (S57-3). As a result, during the time-saving gaming state, the second starting port 1
2a is opened for 5.8 seconds (5800ms). Then, the normal operation process ends.
On the other hand, in the normal operation pattern determination process (non-time saving) of S57-2, the normal operation member 1
The normal operation pattern 2b is determined based on the above-mentioned normal pattern per type determination table T10 (FIG. 11). In other words, the normal operation member 12 when performing an auxiliary game during a non-time-saving game state.
The first operation pattern FS1 is determined as the operation pattern b. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an operation pattern in the subsequent S57-3, and starts the auxiliary game (operation of the normal operation member 12b) (S57-3). As a result, the second starting port 12a is opened for 0.036 seconds (36 ms) during the non-time saving gaming state. Then, the normal operation process ends.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the auxiliary game is in progress (the normal operation member 12b is in operation) in S50 described above (S50: Yes), (termination condition) is satisfied (S58-1). Here, the operation end condition is the operation time end condition that the operation time for each operation pattern set in S57-1 or S57-2 has ended, or the operation time end condition that the number of balls entering the second starting port 12a is specified. This is the condition for the number of pitches entered. In addition, the specified number of balls entered is the second
The number of balls entering the starting port 12a is determined to be 10.
If the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the operation termination condition is not satisfied (S5
8-1: No), the normal operation process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is satisfied (S58-
1: Yes), the auxiliary game (operation of the normal operation member 12b) is ended (S58-2), and the gate entry flag is turned OFF (S59), and the normal operation process is ended.

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

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

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

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

The game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section of the RAM 64 (S80), and refers to the validity determination table (in this example, the validity determination table T1) (S81). . Next, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the range of random numbers (judgment values) corresponding to jackpots in the win/fail determination table T1, and determines whether or not there is a random number that is the same as the jackpot random number read out in S80. , determines whether it is a jackpot or not (S
82).

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

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a jackpot (S82: No), the game control microcomputer 61
Referring to the range of random numbers corresponding to small wins in the win/fail determination table T1, it is determined whether there is a random number that is the same as the jackpot random number read out in S80, that is, whether or not it is a small win (S85).
. As mentioned above, there are cases where the player does not win a small prize in the first special drawing lottery, but wins a small prize in the second special drawing lottery. If it is determined that it is a small win (S85: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the small win flag indicating that it is determined to be a small win (S86). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out the small hit type random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section, and reads the small hit type determination table T in which a plurality of small win types are set.
4, the type of small win is determined (S87). Depending on the type of small hit, the small winning pattern of the special pattern, the stop pattern of the special pattern, the distribution rate, the small winning effect pattern, etc. differ. Also, depending on the type of small win, whether or not there is a jackpot game state due to passing through a specific area, the continuation of the time-saving game state, the end of the time-saving game state, etc. are also determined. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 performs S87
Special pattern stop pattern data for definitively displaying the small winning pattern of the special pattern corresponding to the small winning type determined in is set in the special pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S88), and this process is ended.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a small hit (S85: No), that is, if it is determined to be a loss, the game control microcomputer 61 specifies the special pattern stop pattern data for definitively displaying the losing pattern of the special pattern. The data is set in the figure buffer (S88), and this processing is ended.

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

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving gaming state is OFF (S90). If it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF (S90: Yes
s) The game control microcomputer 61 moves to S91. If it is determined that the time saving flag is not OFF (S90: No), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S99.

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

Further, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON (S91, S99: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the small win flag is ON (S93, S10).
1). When it is determined that the small hit flag is ON (S93, S101: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special symbol by referring to the table corresponding to the type of special symbol among the special symbol fluctuation pattern selection tables T7 and T8. A figure variation pattern is selected (S94). As described above, in this embodiment, there is a case where the player does not win a small hit in the first special drawing drawing, but wins a small winning drawing in the second special drawing drawing. When a small win is won in the second special drawing lottery, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special pattern variation pattern selection table T8 and selects a special pattern variation pattern for the small win. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S98.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit flag is OFF (S93, S101: No),
The game control microcomputer 61 moves to S95 and S103.

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

On the other hand, if it is determined that the obtained reach random number is not a reach establishment random number (S95, S10
3: No), the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special symbol variation pattern for no reach loss by referring to the table corresponding to the type of special symbol among the special symbol variation pattern selection tables T7 and T8 (S97 , S105). Game control microcomputer 61 that selects the special figure fluctuation pattern
Then, the process moves to S98.

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

(Special design related processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, special symbol related processing (S18) will be explained.
First, the game control microcomputer 61 determines the variation time (S98) of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol).
It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the measurement (time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern set in ) (S110). If it is determined that it is the end timing of the variable time (S11
0: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 displays the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the special symbol stop symbol data set in S88 (determinates the variable display of the special symbol) (S111-1)
At the same time, a special figure fluctuation stop command (a special figure fluctuation stop command) is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S111-2). Also, start measuring the stop time of the special symbol (
S111-3). Then, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol related process after completing S111-3.

On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is not the end timing of the special symbol variation time in S110 described above (S110: No), the game control microcomputer 61 stops the measurement of the special symbol stop time started in S111-3 described above. Determine whether it is the end timing (S1
12). When it is determined that it is the end timing of the stop time (S112: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state management process to be described later (S113). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the jackpot flag is ON (S114-1),
If it is determined that it is ON (S114-1: Yes), a gaming state reset process is executed (S114-2). In this gaming state reset process, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON or not, and when it is determined that it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF.

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

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

(Game state management processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the contents of the gaming state management process (S113) will be explained.
The game control microcomputer 61 sets the time saving flag to O in order to determine whether or not it is in the time saving gaming state.
It is determined whether it is N (S113-1). If it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF (S113-1: No), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S113-7, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (S113-1: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the time saving counter (S113-2). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the value of the time saving counter after subtraction by 1 has become "0" (S
113-3). Then, if it is determined that the value of the time saving counter after subtracting 1 has become "0" (
S113-3: Yes), the time-saving flag is turned OFF (S113-5), and the value of the limit counter (described later) that counts the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state (described later) is cleared, and the number of consecutive occurrences reaches the upper limit. OF if the limiter flag (described later) indicating whether or not has been reached is ON.
As F (S113-6), the process moves to S113-7.
On the other hand, if the gaming control microcomputer 61 determines in S113-3 that the value of the time-saving counter after subtraction by 1 is not "0" (S113-3: No), one of the conditions for ending the time-saving gaming state is determined. , it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied due to the arrival of the ending timing of the small winning variation corresponding to the winning of the falling small winning (determination of the small winning symbol b) (S1
13-4). If it is determined that the end condition of the time-saving gaming state due to the end of the falling small winning fluctuation is satisfied (S113-4: Yes), the time-saving flag is turned OFF (S113-5
), clears the value of the limit counter mentioned above and turns O if the limiter flag is ON.
As an FF (S113-6), the process moves to S113-7. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the time when the end condition of the time-saving gaming state is satisfied due to the end of the falling small winning fluctuation (S113-4:
No), the process moves to S113-7 without going through S113-5 or S113-6.
In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (game control microcomputer 61) of the present embodiment has a number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state (the number of occurrences of the time-saving gaming state from ending the non-time-saving gaming state to returning). Even if the upper limit has not been reached, if an opportunity to generate the next time-saving game state cannot be obtained before the end condition of the time-saving game state is met, the value of the limit counter will be set at the time the end condition is met. is cleared and control is performed to return to the non-time-saving gaming state.

In S113-7, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a game state designation command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and then ends the game state management process. In addition, in this embodiment, the gaming state specification command includes, as information on the gaming state,
Non-time-saving gaming state, time-saving gaming state, jackpot gaming state (Type 1 jackpot state, V-winning state)
, a small winning state. The gaming state designation commands that can be set at S113-7 (when a predetermined stop time has elapsed from the end of the variable display of special symbols) are non-time saving gaming state, time saving gaming state, jackpot gaming state (type 1 jackpot state) , or a small hit. The gaming state designation command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process. The value of the time-saving counter is decremented by 1 every time a special symbol variation is completed, and when the value of the time-saving counter reaches "0", the time-saving gaming state ends with the end of the current symbol variation and shifts to the non-normal state. .

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

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

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

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether it is the end timing of the jackpot gaming state (the end timing of the jackpot ending) (S117-4). Then, when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the jackpot game state (S117-4: No), the special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V winning state) is ended. On the other hand, when the gaming control microcomputer 61 determines in S117-4 that it is the end timing of the jackpot gaming state (S117-4: Yes), it turns off the jackpot flag in S117-5. Further, in the subsequent S117-6, a limiter flag for indicating whether the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state has reached the upper limit number is checked, and it is determined whether or not the limiter flag is OFF. The limiter flag is a flag set in the RAM 64 of the game control microcomputer 61, and is turned ON when the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving game state (count value by the limit counter) reaches the upper limit, and remains OFF before that. be done. The game control microcomputer 61 is
When the limiter flag is OFF (S117-6: Yes), that is, when the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state has not reached the upper limit, the game control microcomputer 61 executes S117-6.
After executing the processes from 7 to S117-11, the process moves to S117-14. On the other hand, if the limiter flag is ON (S117-6: No), that is, if the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state has reached the upper limit number of times, after executing the processing of S117-12 to S117-13, The process moves to S117-14.

If the limiter flag is OFF (S117-6: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61
s), that is, when the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state has not reached the upper limit number of times, S117
-7, the time saving flag indicating the time saving gaming state is turned ON, and further in S117-
At step 8, a time-saving counter is set for counting the number of special symbol fluctuations during the time-saving gaming state. This time-saving counter is a counter that is initially set to "100" and decrements the value by 1 each time the special figure variation display ends. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the limit counter in response to the start of the time-saving game state from that point on (S11).
7-9). This process (S117-9) corresponds to a function (counting means) that counts the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving game state (easy entry state). Next, the game control microcomputer 61 performs S11
By subtracting the value of the limit counter in the process of 7-9, it is determined whether the value of the limit counter has reached 0, that is, the upper limit number of times (whether or not the time saving limiter has been reached) (S117-
10). Then, in S117-10, if it is determined that the time saving limiter has been reached due to the time saving gaming state starting from that point (S117-10: Yes), the following S117-
11, the limiter flag is switched from OFF to ON. Then, in S117-14, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the (last) time-saving gaming state is stored in the RAM 6.
4 in the output buffer, and the special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V win state) is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S117-10 that the time saving limiter is not reached (S117-10: No), S117-1 is passed without going through S117-11.
4, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the time-saving gaming state is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and the special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V winning state) is ended.
In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (game control microcomputer 61) of the present embodiment prevents the occurrence of the next time-saving gaming state when the value of the limit counter becomes 0 and the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state reaches the upper limit. (processing to turn on the limiter flag) is executed.

In addition, when the limiter flag is ON (S117-6:
No), that is, when the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state has reached the upper limit number of times, S117
-12, the transition to the time-saving gaming state is prohibited and the transition to the non-time-saving gaming state is determined.
This process (S117-12) corresponds to a function (limiter means, time-saving limiter function) that prevents the occurrence of a new time-saving gaming state (easy entry state) in response to reaching the upper limit of the number of consecutive occurrences. Then, the limiter flag is turned OFF (S117-13), and the process moves to S117-14. In this S117-14, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the non-time-saving gaming state is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and the special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V winning state) is ended.

Then, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol-related processing upon completion of the special electric accessory processing (type 1 jackpot state, V winning state).

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

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

In addition, in the small hit opening setting (S119-2), the game control microcomputer 61 determines the operation start timing of the second special actuation member 15b (or The start timing of the win state) and the end timing of the operation of the second special operating member 15b (or the end timing of the small win state) are determined, and the second big prize opening solenoid 15d is activated in accordance with the determined start timing and end timing of the operation. to drive and control. It also performs processes such as setting commands (open command, close command) indicating the determined operation start timing and operation end timing in the output buffer of the RAM 64. That is, if the small winning state that is determined to occur is an advantageous small winning state, the operating period of the distribution member 56 set in the distribution member setting (S119-3) (for example, the start of the small winning state) 1.8 seconds from the time), the second grand prize opening 15a is kept open for 1.8 seconds, so an open command indicating the opening start point is set and output, and an opening command indicating the opening end point is set and output. Set and output the closure command. On the other hand, if the small win state that is determined to occur is a disadvantageous small win state, the operating period of the distribution member 56 (
For example, 1.8 seconds from the start of the small winning state), the second big prize opening 15a
Since it is kept open for 1.8 seconds, an open command indicating the opening start point is set and output, and a closing command indicating the opening end point is set and output.

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

Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has passed through a specific area (
S119-4). A game ball passing through a specific area is detected by a specific area sensor 55a. If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area (S119-4: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the value of the limit counter described above is 0 (counting by the limit counter has not started). situation). If the value of the limit counter is 0 (S119-5: Yes), the value "10" corresponding to the upper limit of the number of consecutive occurrences is set as the value of the limit counter (S119-6), and the following S119 Proceed to -7. On the other hand, if the value of the limit counter is a value other than 0 (S119-5: No)
, since counting by the limit counter has already been performed, S119-6
The process proceeds to S119-7 without performing the process.

The game control microcomputer 61 turns on the jackpot flag in S119-7. Next, as a game state designation command including information on the game state, a game state designation command including information indicating a V winning state is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S
119-8). Note that this gaming state designation command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process. As a result, in the pachinko game machine 1, even if the game ball passes through a specific area while the second big prize opening 15a is opened due to a small winning state, it will be a jackpot in the same way as when it is determined to be a jackpot in the special pattern hit determination. Control for generating a gaming state (developing a small winning state into a type 2 jackpot state) becomes executable.

If S119-4 is negative (S119-4: No) or after S119-8,
The game control microcomputer 61 moves to S119-9. In this S119-9, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the closing condition for the second large prize opening 15a based on the small winning is satisfied. The condition for closing the second big prize opening 15a based on a small winning prize is that the upper limit number of game balls enter the ball after the second big prize opening 15a is opened, or the opening time of the winning small winning prize must elapse. It is to be. Then, if it is determined that the closing condition for the second big prize opening 15a is satisfied (S119-9: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the small winning flag (S119-10), and the subsequent S119-11~ The process of S119-13 is executed. In this case, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the second big prize opening 15 in S119-9 mentioned above.
Regarding the small winning state in which it is determined that the closing condition a is satisfied, it is determined whether the game ball has not passed through the specific area (S119-11). Then, in a situation where the closing condition of the second big prize opening 15a is satisfied because the game ball passed through the specific area during the small win state, it is determined that the game ball passed through the specific area during the small win state ( S119-11: No), the special electric accessory processing (small win state) ends. On the other hand, in a situation where the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the small winning state and the closing condition of the second grand prize opening 15a is satisfied depending on the passage of time or the number of balls entered, the game ball during the small winning state has not passed through the specific area (S119-1
1: Yes), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S119-12), the value of the limit counter is cleared to 0, and if the limiter flag is ON, it is turned OFF (S119-13).
), the special electric accessory processing (small win state) ends.

On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in the process of S119 that the condition for closing the second big prize opening 15a is not satisfied (S119-9: No), S119-10 to S119-10
The special electric accessory processing (small winning state) is ended without going through the processing up to 119-13.

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

(Sub-side main control processing)
First, with reference to FIG. 24, the sub-side main control process will be described.
First, the production control microcomputer 101 executes initial settings (S160). This initial setting includes, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU 102 settings,
SIO(System Input/Output), PIO(Parallel Input/Output), CTC(Counter/Timer
Circuit: A circuit for managing interrupt time), and resets various flags, counters, timers, etc. Next, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 120 are normal (S161), and if the negative determination is made (S161: No), the RAM 120 is It is initialized (S162) and proceeds to S163. In addition, if an affirmative determination is made in S161 (S161: Yes), the production control microcomputer 101
In this case, the process proceeds to S163 without initializing the RAM 120. In other words, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 120 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (S161: No), the production control microcomputer 101 initializes the RAM 120. However, if the power-off signal is turned ON due to a power outage or the like, but the contents of the RAM 120 are maintained normally (S161: Yes), the RAM 120 is not initialized. Note that when the RAM 120 is initialized, the values of various flags, counters, timers, etc. are reset. Also, this S16
0 to S162 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 disables interruptions (S163) and executes random number update processing (S164). In this random number updating process, the initial values of various performance determining random number counters are updated. Note that the random numbers for performance determination include a variable performance pattern random number for determining a variable performance pattern, a preview performance random number for determining various preview performances, and the like. The random number updating method can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the game control microcomputer 61 described above.
Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes a command transmission process (S165). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 120 of the production control microcomputer 101 are transmitted to the image control board 200, the audio control board 78, the lamp control board 79, etc. Next, the production control microcomputer 101 executes interrupt permission (S1
66). Thereafter, S163 to S166 are repeatedly executed. Also, while interrupts are enabled,
It becomes possible to execute reception interrupt processing (S167), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S168), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S169).

(Reception interrupt processing)
Next, the reception interrupt process (S167) will be explained.
The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether the signal level of the strobe signal (STB signal) applied from the main control board 60 to the external INT (interrupt) input section of the production control microcomputer 101 has changed, that is, the command Determine whether it is the timing to receive. For example, it is determined whether the signal level of the strobe signal has changed from high level to low level. Then, if it is determined that it is not the timing to receive it, the production control microcomputer 101 ends this process. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the timing to receive, the production control microcomputer 1
01 receives various commands transmitted from the main control board 60, and stores the received various commands in the reception buffer of the RAM 120. This reception interrupt process is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S168, S169).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a starting winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) has been received from the main control board 60 (S191-1), and if it is determined that it has been received. (S191-1: Yes), execute the pre-read effect determination process (S1
91-2). In the pre-reading effect determination process (S191-2), the first special figure pending effect storage unit 121
The starting winning information (for example, jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, small hit type random number, reach random number, etc.) included in the starting winning command stored in the second special figure pending performance storage unit 122 judge. In other words, before the game control microcomputer 61 starts displaying the special symbols in a variable manner (at the time of starting ball entry), special symbol hit determination, jackpot type determination, small hit type determination, and reach determination are performed (preliminary determination). . Then, it is determined whether or not to perform the suggestive performance by lottery according to the result of the preliminary determination.
After the process of S191-2 is completed, or if it is determined that the start winning command has not been received in S191-1 (S191-1: No), the performance control microcomputer 101 executes S
Proceed to 192-1.

The performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 60 (S192-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S192-1: Yes), executes the opening performance selection process. (S192-2). In this opening performance selection process, the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the opening performance to be executed in the opening of the jackpot game state is selected. Specifically, an opening performance pattern selection table (not shown) in which opening performance patterns are set in association with each opening command is referred to, and an opening performance pattern associated with the received opening command is selected. Then, the opening performance start command for starting the opening performance with the selected opening performance pattern is stored in RAM1.
Set to 20 output buffers.
After the process of S192-2 is completed, or when the production control microcomputer 101 determines that the opening command has not been received in S192-1 (S192-1: No).
, proceed to S193-1.

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

The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 60 (S194-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S194-1: Yes), executes an ending effect selection process. (S194-2). In this ending performance selection process, the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the ending performance to be executed at the ending of the jackpot game state is selected. Specifically, an ending effect pattern selection table (not shown) in which an ending effect pattern is associated with each ending command is referred to, and an ending effect pattern associated with the received ending command is selected. Then, the ending effect start command to start the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is stored in RAM1.
Set to 20 output buffers.
After the process of S194-2 is completed, or when the production control microcomputer 101 determines that the ending command has not been received in S194-1 (S194-1: No).
, proceed to S195-1.

The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a special figure variation start command has been received from the main control board 60 (S195-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S195-1: Yes), the variation production described below is executed. Start processing (FIG. 28) is executed (195-2). In this variable production start process, a more specific production content (variation production pattern) of the variation production is determined in accordance with the special figure variation start command received from the main control board 60, and a command is issued to instruct execution of the variation production. R
Set in the output buffer of AM120. In addition, in the variable production start process (S195-2), the production control microcomputer 101 identifies the variation time of the special figure variation display according to the special figure variation pattern included in the received special figure variation start command, and specifies the variation time of the special figure variation display. The measurement of the fluctuation time is started as the execution time of the fluctuation performance (the fluctuation time of the performance symbols 7L, 7C, and 7R on the left center right).

After executing this variable performance start process (S195-2), the performance control microcomputer 101 executes a suggested performance selection process (S195-3), which will be described later. In the suggestion performance selection process, it is determined whether or not to perform the suggestion performance during the variable performance and the type of suggestion performance to be executed. When it is decided to execute a suggestive effect, a command to instruct the execution of the suggestive effect is stored in the RAM.
120 output buffer.
After the process of S195-3 is completed, or if it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received in S195-1 (S195-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 executes S
Proceed to 196-1.

The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a special figure variation stop command has been received from the main control board 60 (S196-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S196-1: Yes), the variation production end process is performed. (S196-2). In this fluctuating performance end process, the performance control microcomputer 101 sets a fluctuating performance end command to the output buffer of the RAM 120 to end the fluctuating performance. The set variable performance end command is the command sending process (Figure 25
When transmitted to the image control board 200 by S165), the image control board 200 displays the left effect symbol 7L and the middle effect symbol 7C which are in a stopped state (retention state) in the effect display device 7.
and the right production symbol 7R is displayed definitively. In addition, the production control microcomputer 101, in the variation production end process (S196-2), finishes measuring the variation time that was started in the above-mentioned variation production start process (S195-2), and finishes the production pattern 7L after the variation production. ,7C,7R start measuring the stop time (same time as the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display).
After the process of S197-2 is completed, or when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has not been received in S196-1 (S196-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 executes the S
Proceed to 197.

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

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

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

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

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

There are two main types of performance modes described above: a "normal mode" and a "time saving mode" (description of the performance mode set corresponding to the jackpot game state will be omitted). “Normal mode” is an effect mode that is set corresponding to the non-time-saving gaming state. The "time saving mode" is an effect mode set corresponding to the time saving gaming state. In addition, in this embodiment, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the operation of the second special symbol that exists at the end of the time-saving gaming state is suspended (
The "remaining reservation expiration period", which is a period for extinguishing the remaining reservation), is also included in the setting period of the "normal mode", but it may be set to another production mode.

To briefly touch on the types of gaming states, pachinko gaming machine 1 (game control microcomputer 61
), as shown in FIG. 29, can cause a non-time-saving gaming state, a time-saving gaming state, and a jackpot gaming state, and among these, the time-saving gaming state allows the game ball to be pushed into the second starting port 12a more than the non-time-saving gaming state.
In a game state where it is easy to let the ball enter the ball and where the player aims at the right game area 3R and fires the game ball, it is a suitable game operation method, while in the non-time-saving game state, the player aims at the left game area 3L. A game state suitable for a game operation method is to shoot a game ball by using a button. The ease with which a game ball enters the second starting port 12a between the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state differs depending on the operating pattern of the normal operating member 12b selected in each gaming state ( Figure 11). In addition, in the jackpot gaming state, the first big winning device 14 and the second big winning device 15 are in the right gaming area 3.
Since the ball exists in R, it is a game state suitable for a game operation method to fire a game ball aiming at the right game area 3R.
In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 (game control microcomputer 61) has 1
It is possible to generate a type jackpot state and a type 2 jackpot state. The type 1 jackpot state is a jackpot game state that occurs in response to the jackpot determination result based on the special figure hit determination (jackpot determination). On the other hand, the type 2 jackpot state is a small hit state that occurs in response to the small hit determination result by the special figure hit determination (small hit determination), and a small hit state that occurs when the game ball passes a specific area in this small hit state. This is a jackpot game state consisting of a V-win state that occurs in . In this embodiment, a small hit determination result is derived only in the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol. Here, in the present embodiment, the small winning state is the second state in which the game ball can pass to the specific area, regardless of the type of small winning symbol determined when the small winning determination result is derived. Big prize opening 1
This occurs as a state in which 5a is opened. However, the game control microcomputer 61 performs control so that the game state when the small winning state occurs is different between when the small winning symbol a is determined and when the small winning symbol b is determined. Specifically, the small winning state when small winning symbol a is determined (normal small winning) is caused to occur during the time-saving gaming state, and the small winning state when small winning symbol b is determined (falling small winning) is made non-existent. It is made to occur during the time-saving gaming state (after falling from the time-saving gaming state).

By the way, when initializing the RAM 64 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on,
A non-time saving gaming state is set by the gaming control microcomputer 61. In addition, players basically
The player ends the game in a non-time-saving gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the next player starts playing in the non-time-saving gaming state. Therefore, the gaming state when the player starts playing the game is basically a non-time-saving gaming state. In this non-time-saving gaming state, the effect control microcomputer 101
"Normal mode" is set. In the "normal mode", it is difficult for the ball to enter the second starting port 12a, and since the player plays the game by hitting the game ball into the left game area 3L (by hitting the ball left), the When the game ball enters the first starting port 10a, a special pattern hit determination for the first special pattern is executed. On the other hand, the second starting port 1 provided in the right gaming area 3R
Balls entering 2a basically do not occur. In the special symbol hit determination for the first special symbol, while there is a possibility that the determination result will be a jackpot, the determination result will not be a small hit. Therefore, during the "normal mode", the player plays the game in anticipation of the occurrence of a type 1 jackpot situation. The "normal mode" is a performance mode with performance contents tailored to such gaming situations (situations that are disadvantageous to the player). On the other hand, during the time-saving game state, the "time-saving mode" is set by the performance control microcomputer 101. In the "time saving mode", since the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is executed, there is a relatively high possibility that the determination result will be a small hit, and there is also a possibility that the determination result will be a jackpot. For this reason, the "time-saving mode" is a performance mode with performance contents tailored to situations that are advantageous to the player, and the player plays the game with the expectation of a small win or a type 1 jackpot. .

The game control microcomputer 61 executes the special pattern hit determination for the first special pattern, triggered by the game ball entering the first starting port 10a during the non-time-saving gaming state ("normal mode").
As shown in FIG. 29, when the special symbol hit determination (jackpot determination) for the first special symbol during the non-time-saving gaming state becomes a jackpot determination result (jackpot winning) (symbol z1 in FIG. 29), the game control microcomputer 61 is a jackpot game state (specifically, type 1 jackpot state, 3rd round jackpot)
is caused to occur, and after its termination, the game state is shifted to a time-saving game state.
In addition, if the operation of the second special symbol remains pending at the start of the non-time-saving gaming state (due to the end of the time-saving gaming state) (remaining pending expiration period), the game control microcomputer 61 activates the operation of the second special symbol. Executes special figure hit determination. In this special pattern hit determination for the second special pattern, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is not a jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is a small win, and as a result, the state shifts to a jackpot game state or a small win state. That will happen. When the special symbol hit determination (jackpot determination) for the second special symbol executed during this remaining pending consumption period becomes a jackpot determination result, the game control microcomputer 61 enters the jackpot game state (specifically, type 1 jackpot). state, 5 round jackpot), and after its completion, the gaming state is shifted to the time-saving gaming state (symbol z1 in FIG. 29). In this case, the performance content controlled by the performance control microcomputer 101 is changed from the "normal mode" to the jackpot performance for the jackpot game state, and then shifted to the "time saving mode". In addition, when the special figure hit determination (small hit determination) for the second special figure during the remaining reservation expiration period becomes a small hit determination result (normal small hit win) (symbol z2 in FIG. 29), the game control microcomputer 61 causes a small hit condition. In this case, the presentation content controlled by the presentation control microcomputer 101 is changed from the "normal mode" to the small winning presentation for the small winning state. In addition, if the judgment result is a small hit during the non-time saving gaming state, the small winning symbol a corresponding to the normal small winning
is determined. The game control microcomputer 61 generates a jackpot game state (specifically, a type 2 jackpot state, a 5-round jackpot) when the game ball passes through a specific area during the small win state, and after the game ends, The gaming state is shifted to the time-saving gaming state (symbol z3 in FIG. 29). On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the small winning state, the non-time-saving gaming state is triggered by the small winning state ending without the passing of the gaming ball to the specific area. maintain. The production control microcomputer 101 shifts the production mode to the "time saving mode" when the gaming state shifts to the time saving gaming state. On the other hand, when maintaining a non-time-saving gaming state,
The display returns to the "normal mode" (symbol z4 in FIG. 29).

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 controls whether the game ball is in the second position during the time-saving game state (“time-saving mode”).
When the ball enters the starting hole 12a, a special pattern hit determination for the second special pattern is executed. In this special pattern hit determination for the second special pattern, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is not a jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is a small win, and as a result, the state shifts to a jackpot game state or a small win state. (Symbols z5 to z7 in FIG. 29).
As shown in FIG. 29, when the special figure hit determination (jackpot determination) during the time-saving gaming state (“time-saving mode”) becomes a jackpot determination result (jackpot winning) (symbol z5 in FIG. 29), the jackpot gaming state (specific Specifically, a type 1 jackpot state, a 5-round jackpot state) is caused, and after the end of the state, the gaming state is shifted to a time-saving gaming state. In this case, the performance control microcomputer 101 changes the content of the performance to be controlled from the "time saving mode" to the jackpot performance for the jackpot game state,
After that, return to "time saving mode". Also, if the special figure hit determination (small hit determination) during the time-saving gaming state ("time-saving mode") becomes a small hit determination result (normal small win win, falling small win win) (symbols z6, z7 in FIG. 29) , the game control microcomputer 61 causes a small winning state. In this case, the performance control microcomputer 101 sets the performance content to be controlled to "time saving mode".
to a small hit performance for a small win state. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the jackpot game state (
Specifically, a type 2 jackpot state, a 5th round jackpot) is caused, and the gaming state after the end is made into a time-saving gaming state again (symbols z3 and z8 in FIG. 29). On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the small winning state, the gaming state is set to a non-time saving gaming state (symbols z4 and z9 in FIG. 29). A performance control microcomputer 101 sets a ``time-saving mode'' as the performance mode when the game state becomes a time-saving game state, and sets a ``normal mode'' as the performance mode when the game state becomes a non-time-saving game state.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 controls special symbols (
The number of fluctuating displays of the second special map or the first special map is the predetermined number of times (100
), the gaming state is also shifted from the time-saving gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state (see Figure 2).
9 code z10).

Here, the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment has a time-saving limiter function (limiter means) that limits the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state as a function of the game control microcomputer 61.
That is, the game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of consecutive occurrences, which is the number of occurrences of the time-saving gaming state, after transitioning from the non-time-saving gaming state to the jackpot gaming state and before returning to the non-time-saving gaming state again. When the number of consecutive occurrences reaches the upper limit (10 times in this embodiment), even if a time-saving gaming state is triggered after that, the transition to the time-saving gaming state is prohibited and the system is forced to the non-time-saving gaming state. (See Figure 31(a)).

The game control microcomputer 61 has a configuration for activating the time saving limiter function, including a limit counter (counting means) for counting the number of consecutive occurrences, and when the count by this limit counter reaches a value corresponding to the upper limit number of times. A limiter flag is provided to indicate whether or not the For example, the limit counter has an initial value (10) corresponding to the upper limit of the number of consecutive occurrences, and is decremented by 1 each time the time-saving gaming state starts, so that when the number of consecutive occurrences reaches the upper limit, Count so that the value becomes 0. The limiter flag indicates whether the count value by the limit counter is 0 or not. On the other hand, a limit counter may perform counting by addition, and a limiter flag may indicate whether the value has reached the upper limit value.

As shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the number of consecutive occurrences to be the upper limit (the value of the limit counter is 0) when changing the game state after the end of the jackpot game state (type 1/type 2 jackpot state). If it has not reached (symbol z11 in FIG. 29), the time-saving game state is started and the count of consecutive occurrences is updated (subtracted by 1). In this case, the production mode shifts to the "time saving mode". On the other hand, if the number of consecutive occurrences has reached the upper limit number (the value of the limit counter is 0) (symbol z12 in FIG. 29), the transition to the time-saving gaming state is prohibited and the transition to the non-time-saving gaming state is made. This causes the production mode to shift to "normal mode."
However, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the number of consecutive occurrences reaches the upper limit number when a termination condition other than transition to the jackpot game state is satisfied as a condition for ending the time-saving game state (symbols z7 and z10 in FIG. 29). Control is performed so that counting by the limit counter is stopped when the limit counter is not counted. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 switches from the time-saving game state to the non-time-saving game when the special symbol fluctuation display reaches 100 times (symbol z10 in FIG. 29) during the time-saving game state (“time-saving mode”). state and clear the limit counter value to 0. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines a small hit during the time-saving gaming state ("time-saving mode") and determines the small winning symbol b (falling small winning) as the special symbol (symbol z7 in FIG. 29) Then, the time-saving gaming state is shifted to a non-time-saving gaming state, and the value of the limit counter is cleared to 0.

FIG. 30(a) shows a time chart when a small win is determined during the time-saving gaming state and the special symbol is determined to be the small win symbol a (when the small win is won normally). 30(b) shows a time chart in the case where a small win is determined as a result of a small win during the time-saving game state and the special symbol is determined to be the small win symbol b (in the case of a falling small win). Figure 30
As shown in (a), when the game control microcomputer 61 determines the small winning symbol a during the time-saving gaming state, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a predetermined stop interval from the end of the special figure fluctuation display (stop display of the small winning symbol a). After a lapse of time, a small winning state is caused while maintaining the game state in a time-saving game state. Then, a jackpot game state is generated (developed into a type 2 jackpot state) triggered by the game ball passing through a specific area in a small win state in the time-saving game state, and a new time-saving game state is caused after the end of the game state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30(b), when the game control microcomputer 61 determines the small winning symbol b during the time-saving gaming state, the special symbol variation display ends (stop display of the small winning symbol b). Although a small winning state is generated after a predetermined stop interval time has elapsed from this point, at the end of the special symbol fluctuation display (stop display of small winning symbol b), the gaming state is changed from the time-saving gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state ( make someone fall). Then, when the game ball passes through a specific area in the small winning state in this non-time saving gaming state, a jackpot gaming state is generated (developed into a type 2 jackpot state), and after that, a new time saving gaming state is generated. let

Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 31(a), the first time-saving gaming state is entered from the non-time-saving gaming state (non-time-saving) to the jackpot gaming state (jackpot), and thereafter, the time-saving gaming state is entered through the jackpot gaming state (jackpot). Game states may occur continuously. In this embodiment, the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state is determined to be 10 times, and the limit counter is counted so as to subtract 1 from the initially set value "10" each time the time-saving gaming state starts. As a result, the time-saving gaming state occurs continuously up to 10 times via the jackpot gaming state, and the state returns to the non-time-saving gaming state. For convenience of explanation, all jackpot game states are assumed to be type 2 jackpot states (transition from small win state to V win state), but there is also a possibility that the jackpot game states become type 1 jackpot states.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31(b), during the time-saving game state (for example, the seventh time-saving game state) when the number of consecutive occurrences has not reached the upper limit number of times, the special figure hit determination (small hit determination) If it is determined as a small hit and small win symbol b (falling small win) is determined as a special symbol, reset the count of consecutive occurrences (clear the limit counter value to 0) and exit from the time-saving gaming state. A transition (fall) is made to a non-time-saving gaming state, and a small winning state is caused after the non-time-saving gaming state is entered. In this case, a limit counter is newly set and counting of the number of consecutive occurrences is started. In this way, after the value of the limit counter is cleared, when the game ball passes through the specific area during the small hit state, counting by the limit counter is performed again from the beginning. That is, by the game ball passing through a specific area during the small winning state that occurred in the non-time saving gaming state, until the number of consecutive occurrences of the time saving gaming state after the passing of the gaming ball to the specific area reaches the upper limit number, Occurrence of the time-saving gaming state is allowed.
As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (game control microcomputer 61) of the present embodiment has the time-saving limiter function, so that the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state that occurs continuously with the jackpot gaming state in between can be set to an upper limit number of times. This is to prevent the advantageous situation for the player from continuing for too long. However, only in the case of winning the falling small hit (determining the small winning symbol b), the time saving game state exceeding the upper limit of the number of consecutive occurrences (17 in the example of Fig. 31(b))
By making it possible for these events to occur consecutively, players' expectations are heightened.

Here, the performance control microcomputer 101 controls the period during which a gaming state advantageous to the player continues (the period from the end of a non-time saving gaming state to the start of another non-time saving gaming state, and between the jackpot gaming state and the time saving gaming state). Performance control is performed so that a player can recognize an advantageous period (a period in which game states alternately occur) as one period. As an example of such performance control, the performance control microcomputer 101 is configured to count and notify the total number of predetermined phenomena that occur during the advantageous period. Specifically, the performance control microcomputer 101 sets the number of times the "time saving mode" is set each time the gaming state changes to the time saving gaming state (the number of consecutive settings of the time saving mode).
will be counted and notified. That is, the performance control microcomputer 101 has a function (mode count counting means) for counting the number of times the "time saving mode" is set during the advantageous period, and a function for counting the number of times the time saving mode is continuously set during the advantageous period (during the "time saving mode"). It has a notification function (mode number notification means). In the present embodiment, the number of times the time-saving mode is continuously set is notified by displaying it on the screen of the effect display device 7. On the other hand, the notification may be made using sound, light, or the like.
The game control microcomputer 61 described above is capable of counting the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving gaming state, and performs control so as to clear/reset the count of the number of consecutive occurrences when a falling small win is won. On the other hand, the performance control microcomputer 101 does not clear the count of the number of continuous time-saving mode settings even when winning a falling jackpot, and continues to increase the number of continuous time-saving mode settings by 1 every time the "time-saving mode" is started. The game is added and displayed, and then, after returning to the "normal mode", it is controlled to clear the count of the number of times the time-saving mode has been continuously set. , in that case, it will not shift to "normal mode").

For example, in the time chart of FIG. 32, as in the case of FIG. 31(b), after the jackpot gaming state occurs as a result of the special figure hit determination (jackpot determination) in the non-time saving gaming state, during the time saving gaming state. Normally, a small win is won and a small win state occurs, the game ball passes through a specific area and becomes a jackpot game state, and after that, a new time-saving game state occurs.The flow continues, and the seventh time-saving game state occurs. This shows the case where you win a small jackpot. In this FIG. 32,
After winning the falling small win, the number of consecutive occurrences will be counted again from the first time. On the other hand, the display of the number of times the time-saving mode has been set continuously on the screen of the effect display device 7 (shown as "number of times display" in FIG. 32) is the same as the number of consecutive occurrences ("1 "8th time" to "7th time") is displayed, and even in "time saving mode" immediately after a small hit, 1 is added to "8".
After that, the number of times added by 1 each time the "time saving mode" is started is displayed.
Therefore, by controlling the game control microcomputer 61, the number of consecutive occurrences of the time-saving game state can be limited to 10 times, and it can be produced as if the number of consecutive occurrences is more than 10 times, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

(About measures to prevent strategy attacks)
As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 determines a small win in the special symbol hit determination (small win determination) during the time-saving game state, and determines the small win symbol a. When a small win is won (normally when a small win is won), a small win state is caused while the time-saving game state is continued. Generally, in the pachinko game machine 1, there is no need to change the gaming state if only a small winning state is to be caused, and such a change in the gaming state is not caused. However, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment returns to the non-time-saving gaming state by clearing the count value of the limit counter by winning the falling small hit and restarting the count from the beginning. (a situation advantageous to the player) is extended. For this reason, in a specification where the game ball does not pass through a specific area during the small winning state during the time-saving gaming state, the time-saving gaming state continues, and some players use this to take advantage of "strategy play". There is a possibility. In other words, if the game method of preventing the game ball from passing through a specific area in a small win state that corresponds to a normal small win as a "strategy hit" is continued until a falling small win is won, the time saving limiter function will be activated. There is a risk that the operation may be illegally obstructed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the game ball when the game ball does not pass through a specific area at least in a small win state (a small win state corresponding to a normal small win) that occurs during the time-saving game state (see FIG. 29, code z9), control is performed so that the time-saving gaming state is ended at the end of the small winning state, and the time-saving gaming state is shifted to a non-time-saving gaming state. That is, one of the conditions for ending the time-saving game state is that the small winning state in the time-saving game state ends without the game ball passing through a specific area.

[Effects of embodiment]
According to the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the following effects are achieved.
(1-1) The pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment has a second starting opening 12a (variable starting opening) and a second big winning opening 15a (special winning opening) into which game balls flowing down the gaming area 3 can enter. , and a specific area through which the game ball that enters the second big prize opening 15a can pass, and the game control microcomputer 61 determines a special figure hit when the game ball enters the second starting opening 12a. A function (determination means) that executes (judgment of ball entering) and a function (determination means) that changes the state based on the result of the special figure hit determination (
generation means). The game control microcomputer 61 (generating means) performs special figure hit determination (
Based on the result of the small win determination), it is possible to generate a small win state in which the game ball can enter the second large prize opening 15a, and the game ball passes through a specific area during the small win state. Based on this, the small winning state is developed into a type 2 jackpot state (jackpot gaming state), and these two
After the end of the seed jackpot state, it is possible to generate a time-saving gaming state (ball entry easy state) in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12a than in a non-time-saving gaming state (normal gaming state). The game control microcomputer 61 has a function (counting means) of counting the number of consecutive occurrences, which is the number of times the time-saving gaming state is started from the end of the non-time-saving gaming state until the next non-time-saving gaming state is started.
and a time-saving limiter function (limiter means) that prevents a new time-saving gaming state from occurring when the number of consecutive occurrences reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times. Here, the special symbol hit determination (small hit determination) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (determination means) during the time-saving gaming state has become a small hit determination result, and the small win symbol a has been determined (first result and ), the game control microcomputer 61 (generating means) generates a small winning state without ending the time-saving gaming state, and there are two types based on the fact that the game ball passed through a specific area during the small winning state. After the jackpot state (jackpot game state) ends, a new time-saving game state is generated, and in response to the start of this new time-saving game state, the game control microcomputer 61 (counting means) subtracts (updates) the number of consecutive occurrences by 1. On the other hand, the special symbol hit determination (small hit determination) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (determination means) during the time-saving gaming state resulted in a small hit determination result, and the small win symbol b was determined (second result). ), the game control microcomputer 61 (generating means)
A type 2 jackpot state (jackpot game state) based on the fact that the time-saving gaming state is ended and a small winning state occurs in the non-time-saving gaming state, and the game ball passes through a specific area during this small winning state.
After the completion of the above, a new time-saving gaming state is generated, and before the start of this new time-saving gaming state, the game control microcomputer 61 (counting means) clears the count of the number of consecutive occurrences, and the new time-saving gaming state is set to 1. Count as the first time.
In this way, when the special figure hit determination made during the time-saving gaming state becomes a normal small hit win (first result), a small winning state occurs during the time-saving gaming state and the game ball passes through a specific area. ,
A new time-saving gaming state is entered. Therefore, in this case, when the number of consecutive occurrences increases by 1 and the number of consecutive occurrences reaches a predetermined number, the game control microcomputer 61 (limiter means) prevents the occurrence of a new time-saving gaming state next time. On the other hand, if the special figure hit determination made during the time-saving gaming state results in a falling small hit win (second result), the small winning state will be returned after the time-saving gaming state ends and becomes a non-time-saving gaming state. As a result, the game ball passes through a specific area, resulting in a new time-saving game state. In this case, a new time-saving gaming state will occur with the count of consecutive occurrences being cleared and reset. That is, the time-saving gaming state can be caused to occur continuously a greater number of times.
(1-2) Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment includes a performance control microcomputer 101 (performance control means) that controls performances related to the game, and this performance control microcomputer 101
The "time-saving mode" (predetermined phenomenon ) will be counted and announced. Here, the production control microcomputer 101 is able to control the effect during the advantageous period even after the special symbol hit determination becomes a falling small hit win (second result) and the gaming state temporarily shifts to the non-time-saving gaming state. Announcement without clearing the total count of "time saving mode".
The advantageous period will continue even if the special figure winning judgment by the game control microcomputer 61 (judgment means) during the time-saving gaming state becomes a falling small winning (second result) and the count of consecutive occurrences is cleared/reset. , by counting the total number of times the "time saving mode" (predetermined phenomenon) occurred during this long advantageous period (the number of consecutive setting times of the time saving mode) and displaying (notifying) it on the screen of the effect display device 7, the "time saving mode" is activated. Since the number of occurrences of "" can be reported as large as possible, the player can feel satisfied and can increase the interest of the game.
(1-3) In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 (information acquisition means) connects the first starting port 10a (fixed starting port) into which game balls can enter into the gaming area 3. At the same time, when a game ball enters the first starting port 10a, starting ball entry information for the first special symbol (the first
Starting ball information) is obtained, and starting ball information for the second special symbol (second starting ball information) is obtained when a game ball enters the second starting port 12a. In addition, the RAM of the game control microcomputer 61
64 is a first special symbol holding storage unit 64a (first holding storage means) capable of storing up to a predetermined number of first starting ball information, and a first special symbol holding storage unit 64a (first holding storage means) capable of storing up to a predetermined number of second starting ball information. A second special figure reservation storage section 64b (second reservation storage means) is provided. The game control microcomputer 61 (judgment means) is capable of executing a special figure hit determination (ball entry determination) using the second starting ball entry information preferentially over the first starting ball entry information, and The probability that the special symbol hit determination (for the second special symbol) that is executed based on the ball information will result in a determination result that corresponds to causing a small hit state is determined based on the first starting ball information. The probability is set higher than the probability that the special symbol hit determination (for the first special symbol) will result in a determination result that corresponds to causing a small win state.
If the second starting ball information is stored at the end of the time-saving gaming state, the special pattern hit determination based on the second starting ball information will be performed with priority over the special pattern hit determination based on the first starting ball information. be exposed. Moreover, the judgment result (second result) that determines the small winning symbol b is easily derived, and if the judgment result that determines the small winning symbol b is derived, a new time saving is performed with the count of consecutive occurrences reset. A gaming state occurs. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player to the result of the special figure hit determination based on the second starting ball entry information that exists at the end of the time-saving game state.
(2-1) In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment, the special figure hit determination (ball entry determination) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (determination means) during the time-saving game state (ball entry easy state) is normal. In the case of winning a small hit (first result), the game control microcomputer 61 (generating means) causes a small win state without ending the time-saving game state, and the game control microcomputer 61 during the time-saving game state. The special figure hit judgment (ball entry judgment) executed by the (judgment means) is the falling small hit winning (
2nd result), the game control microcomputer 61 (generating means) terminates the time-saving game state and generates a small winning state in the non-time-saving game state. Game control microcomputer 61 (generating means)
, if the game ball does not pass through a specific area during the small winning state that occurs based on the special figure winning judgment during the time-saving gaming state becoming a normal small winning winning (first result), the corresponding small winning The time-saving game state is ended at the end of the winning state.
That is, when the special symbol hit determination (small hit determination) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 during the time-saving gaming state becomes a small hit determination result, and the small win symbol b is determined (second result). Since a small winning state occurs after transitioning from a time-saving gaming state to a non-time-saving gaming state, even if the game ball does not pass through a specific area in this small winning state, the time-saving gaming state ends. On the other hand, the special figure hit determination (
If the small hit determination result is a small hit and the small winning symbol a is determined (the first result), the small winning state will occur without ending the time saving gaming state, so this small winning If the game ball does not pass through a specific area in this state, there is a risk that the time-saving game state will be maintained.
Therefore, the special symbol hit determination (small hit determination) during the time-saving gaming state becomes a small winning determination result, and the small winning symbol a is determined (as the first result), and a small winning state occurs during the time-saving gaming state. In this case, the time-saving game state can be ended reliably by ending the time-saving game state at the end of the small winning state.

(2-2) In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the time-saving gaming state is started after the game control microcomputer 61 ends the non-time-saving gaming state and before starting the next non-time-saving gaming state. A function to count the number of consecutive occurrences (counting means), and a time-saving limiter function (limiter means) to prevent a new time-saving gaming state from occurring when the number of consecutive occurrences reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times. ). The special symbol hit determination (small hit determination) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (determination means) during the time-saving gaming state resulted in a small hit determination result, and the small win symbol a was determined (the first result was obtained). In this case, the game control microcomputer 61 (generating means) causes a small winning state without ending the time-saving gaming state, and also creates a type 2 jackpot state (based on the game ball passing through a specific area during the small winning state). jackpot game state)
After the end of the above, a new time-saving gaming state is generated, and in response to the start of this new time-saving gaming state, the gaming control microcomputer 61 (counting means) subtracts (updates) the number of consecutive occurrences by 1, while the gaming control microcomputer 61 The special symbol hit determination (small hit determination) executed by the (determination means) during the time-saving gaming state resulted in a small hit determination result, and the small win symbol b was determined (second result).
In this case, the game control microcomputer 61 (generating means) terminates the time-saving game state and causes a small winning state in the non-time saving gaming state, and the game ball passes through a specific area during this small winning state. After the end of the seed jackpot state (jackpot game state), a new time-saving game state is generated, and before the start of this new time-saving game state, the game control microcomputer 61 (counting means) clears the count of the number of consecutive occurrences, The new time-saving gaming state is counted as the first time.
In this way, when the special figure hit determination made during the time-saving gaming state becomes a normal small hit win (first result), a small winning state occurs during the time-saving gaming state and the game ball passes through a specific area. ,
A new time-saving gaming state is entered. Therefore, in this case, when the number of consecutive occurrences increases by 1 and the number of consecutive occurrences reaches a predetermined number, the game control microcomputer 61 (limiter means) prevents the occurrence of a new time-saving gaming state next time. On the other hand, if the special figure hit determination made during the time-saving gaming state results in a falling small hit win (second result), the small winning state will be returned after the time-saving gaming state ends and becomes a non-time-saving gaming state. As a result, the game ball passes through a specific area, resulting in a new time-saving game state. In this case, a new time-saving gaming state will occur with the count of the number of consecutive occurrences being cleared and reset. That is, the time-saving gaming state can be caused to occur continuously a greater number of times.

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- In the embodiment described above, only an advantageous small hit state in which the game ball passes through a specific area can occur as a small win state, but in addition to such an advantageous small win state, there is also a small win state in which the game ball passes through a specific area. It may also be possible to generate disadvantageous small winning states that are impossible or difficult to pass.
In this case, for example, if the ball entry judgment (special pattern hit judgment for the second special pattern) due to the game ball entering the variable starting hole (second starting hole) turns out to be a small hit. Determinable special design (
As small winning symbols), an advantageous falling small winning pattern corresponding to an advantageous falling small winning and a disadvantageous falling small winning pattern corresponding to an unfavorable falling small winning are provided. Then, when an advantageous falling small winning symbol is determined during the easy ball entry state (time-saving gaming state), the generating means (game control microcomputer) terminates the easy ball entry state (falls the gaming state), In a normal game state (non-time-saving game state), an advantageous small winning state in which a game ball can pass to a specific area is caused. On the other hand, if an unfavorable falling small winning symbol is determined during the easy ball entry state (time-saving gaming state), the generating means (game control microcomputer) ends the easy ball entry state (falls the game state). This causes a disadvantageous small win state in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through a specific area in a normal game state (non-time-saving game state). That is, when an advantageous falling small winning symbol is determined during the easy entry state, the count of the number of consecutive occurrences is cleared and the number of consecutive occurrences is counted again from the beginning. On the other hand, if an unfavorable falling small winning symbol is determined during the easy ball entry state, the advantageous period (normal game This is the period from the end of the state until the start of another normal game state, which is the end of the period in which the jackpot game state and the easy ball entry state alternate.
- In the embodiment described above, the special winning hole (first big winning hole) that allows balls to enter in a jackpot game state and the special winning hole (second big winning hole) that allows balls to enter in a small winning state are different. I set it, but
It may be possible to enter the same special winning hole in both the jackpot game state and the small win state.
- In the embodiment described above, in order to prevent the number of balls held by the player from increasing due to the provision of prize balls for balls that enter the special winning hole (second major winning hole) in a small winning state, the ball that enters the special winning hole is Although the number of prize balls is set, the prize ball is not limited to the number of game balls set in the embodiment described above, and can be set as appropriate.
・In the above-described embodiment, a small hit determination result was not derived in the special pattern hit determination of the first special pattern, but a small hit determination result could be derived even in the special pattern hit determination of the first special pattern. You may also do so. In this case, either make the probability of a small hit determination result in the first special pattern hit determination lower than the probability of a small hit determination result in the second special pattern hit determination, or By making the probability that the game ball passes through the specific area during the small winning state based on the small winning state based on the special pattern winning judgment of the first special pattern lower than during the small winning state based on the special drawing winning judgment of the first special drawing. The game based on the special figure hit determination of the second special figure can have more advantageous gameplay than the game. In addition, conversely, the probability of a small hit judgment result in the special pattern hit judgment of the second special pattern is determined by the first
Either make the probability lower than the probability in the special figure hit determination of the second special figure, or set the probability that the game ball passes through the specific area during the small winning state based on the special figure hit determination of the second special figure as the special figure hit determination of the first special figure. In this case, a game based on the special pattern hit determination of the first special pattern is more advantageous than a game based on the special pattern hit determination of the second special pattern. It is possible to make the game more enjoyable.
- In the embodiment described above, only when the game ball passes through the operating port (gate) in a state where the normal figure fluctuation display or the auxiliary game is not being performed, the control means is triggered by the game ball passing through the operating port. Although the (gaming control microcomputer) is configured to execute the normal pattern hit determination (no storage unit is provided to store normal pattern activation hold), the state in which the normal pattern fluctuation display or auxiliary game is being performed. A normal figure holding storage unit may be provided which can store up to a predetermined upper limit number of activated ball entering information acquired in response to passage (entering the ball) of a game ball into the working opening.
- In the embodiment described above, an advantageous period advantageous to the player (a period from the end of a normal gaming state to the start of another normal gaming state, where a jackpot gaming state and an easy-to-enter state occur alternately) The total number of times the predetermined production mode (time-saving mode) is set (i.e., the total number of occurrences of the easy-to-enter state) during the advantageous period (i.e., the jackpot game state) is notified. The total number of occurrences of a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined type of reach effect, etc.) during an advantageous period may be notified. The total number of executions of the state (for example, small winning state, etc.) may be notified.

1... Pachinko game machine, 3... Game area, 10a... First starting port (fixed starting port), 12a... Second
Starting opening (variable starting opening), 15a...Second big winning opening (special winning opening), 61...Microcomputer for game control (determination means, generating means, counting means, limiter means, information acquisition means), 64a...first
Special figure reservation storage section (first reservation storage means), 64b... second special figure reservation storage section (second reservation storage means), 101... production control microcomputer (production control means).

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A variable starting hole and a special winning hole into which a game ball flowing down a gaming area can enter, a specific area through which a game ball that has entered the special winning hole can pass, and a game ball entering the variable starting hole. a determining means for executing a ball entry determination based on a trigger, and a generating means for changing a state based on a result of the ball entry determination by the determining means,
The generating means is capable of generating a small winning state in which a game ball can enter the special winning hole based on the result of the ball entry determination by the determining means, and also allows a game to be played during the small winning state. The small winning state is developed into a jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the ball passes through the specific area, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the game ball enters the variable starting opening more than in the normal gaming state. A gaming machine capable of creating an easy ball entering state,
When the ball entry determination performed by the determination means during the ball entry easy state results in a first result;
When the generating means causes the small hit state without terminating the easy ball entry state, and the ball entry determination performed by the determining means during the easy ball entry state results in a second result. The generating means terminates the easy-to-enter state and causes the small winning state to occur in the normal game state,
The generating means causes a game ball to pass through the specific area during the small hit state, which occurs based on the first result of the ball landing determination performed by the determining means during the ball hitting easy state. A gaming machine characterized in that, if the ball is not hit, the easy ball entry state is ended at the end of the small winning state. a counting means for counting the number of consecutive occurrences, which is the number of times the easy ball entry state is started from the end of the normal gaming state until the next start of the normal gaming state;
limiter means for preventing a new ball entry easy state from occurring when the number of consecutive occurrences reaches a predetermined upper limit number;
When the ball entry determination performed by the determination means during the ball entry easy state results in a first result;
The generating means causes the small winning state without terminating the easy ball entry state, and generates a new jackpot game state after the jackpot gaming state ends based on the game ball passing through the specific area during the small winning state. causing the ball entry easy state to occur, and in response to the start of this new ball entry easy state, the counting means adds 1 to the number of consecutive occurrences,
When the ball entry determination performed by the determination means during the ball entry easy state results in a second result;
The generating means terminates the easy-to-enter state and causes the small winning state in the normal gaming state, and also causes the jackpot gaming state to occur based on the game ball passing through the specific area during the small winning state. After the end, a new ball entry easy state is caused, and before the start of the new ball entry easy state, the counting means clears the count of the number of consecutive occurrences, and the new ball entry easy state is started for the first time. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is counted as . Equipped with performance control means for controlling performance related to the game,
The effect control means can be controlled to count and notify the total number of predetermined phenomena that have occurred during an advantageous period from the end of the normal gaming state to the start of another normal gaming state,
3. The game according to claim 2, wherein the count of the total number of times is not cleared and is notified even after the ball landing judgment becomes the second result and the gaming state temporarily shifts to the normal gaming state during the advantageous period. Machine. A fixed starting port into which a game ball can enter is provided in the game area, and
Information acquisition means that acquires first starting ball information when a game ball enters the fixed starting port, and obtains second starting ball information when a game ball enters the variable starting port. and,
a first holding storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of the first starting pitch information;
a second holding storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of the second starting pitch information;
The determining means is capable of executing the ball landing determination using the second starting ball entering information preferentially over the first starting ball entering information,
The probability that the ball landing judgment performed based on the second starting ball entering information will result in a judgment result corresponding to causing the small hit state is before being executed based on the first starting ball entering information. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the probability of the ball hitting determination being a determination result corresponding to causing the small winning state is set higher than the probability.

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