JP5250617B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine that is configured to allow a game player to quickly win a type-2 jackpot during a time-shortening mode while being configured to set the probability of winning the type-2 jackpot by small jackpot operation immediately after shifting to a normal mode from the time-shortening mode lower than the probability of winning the type-2 jackpot during the time-shortening mode. <P>SOLUTION: When the time-shortening mode is established, the Pachinko game machine is configured to control a retractable member 33 to be in a form that allows a game ball to easily pass through a V zone 4 for a prescribed period of time. Meanwhile, when the time-shortening mode is not established, it is configured to control the retractable member 33 to be in a form of hindering the game ball from passing through the V zone 4 in a period during which at least reserved rights to variably display a second special symbol are consumed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for a one-type and two-type mixed type pachinko gaming machine.

As is well known, pachinko gaming machines include one type, two types, and one type and two types mixed type in which one type and two types are combined.
One type of pachinko game machine has a game board with a start port, a design variation display, a grand prize device, etc., and a special design of the design variation display based on the random number acquired when the game ball wins the game. Performs variable display of symbols. Then, when the special symbol stops at a predetermined symbol, a jackpot advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as “type 1 jackpot”) is executed.
The two types of pachinko machines are pachinko machines called “Hikoki” or “wings”, etc., and a variable winning device comprising a pair of blades (movable pieces) is provided on the game board. When a game ball wins, the solenoid is activated and the blades of the variable winning device are opened and closed once or twice. The blades of the variable winning device are configured to capture and guide the game balls flowing down the game board surface. A specific area called a V zone is provided inside the variable winning device, and a big hit is generated when a winning game ball passes through the specific area. In the jackpot state, a game of a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “two types of jackpot”) of a predetermined number of rounds (maximum 16 rounds) is executed according to the contents of the jackpot. At this time, as one round game, the blades of the variable winning device are continuously opened or closed until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls is detected for a predetermined period or a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times). Play a game. Thereafter, the same round game is repeated up to a predetermined number of rounds, so that a large number of game balls can be obtained in one big hit.

A type 1 and type 2 pachinko gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine having the functions of type 1 and type 2 described above. When a game ball wins a start opening, it acquires a random number, The special symbol of the symbol variation display is variably displayed based on the above. When the special symbol stops at a predetermined jackpot symbol, the game shifts to a one-type jackpot game.
On the other hand, when the special symbol stops at a predetermined small winning symbol, the blades of the variable winning device (large winning device) are opened and closed once or twice, and the game ball winning in the variable winning device is V When passing through the zone, 2 kinds of big hit games are executed.
Some 1-type 2-type mixed-type pachinko gaming machines configured as described above have a time-reducing game function (hereinafter referred to as “time-saving game”) that increases the probability of establishment of a special symbol start condition. . In a pachinko machine equipped with a short-time game function, as a variable winning device that can change from a closed state where a game ball is difficult to enter into an open state where a game ball is easy to enter, in addition to a start port that is always open, for example, An electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew”) is provided, and in the case of a short-time game, the winning rate of the game ball is increased by extending the opening time of the electric chew.

In addition, as a prior art document, Patent Document 1 discloses a one-type and two-type mixed type pachinko gaming machine having a time-shortening function, and Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine that can acquire a large number of balls in a short time. In the case where a game ball wins an electric chew while the second special figure display is changing, a second special figure holding means for holding the right to change and display the second special symbol up to four, for example, is provided. Configure. In this case, when the limiter is activated to shift from the short-time game state to the normal game state, the right to variably display the second special symbol is held in the second special figure holding means. There is disclosed a gaming machine that executes an open / close game with a high percentage of winning a jackpot that grants a short-time game of 100 times as many as the number of holds held in the figure holding means.
In Patent Document 3, a special prize lottery is performed under the “high probability” and “short time” game conditions after the jackpot game, and then, during the special grace period, the “high probability” and “non-short time” game conditions are set. A pachinko gaming machine that is designed to perform a special prize lottery is disclosed.

JP 2007-301008 A JP 2010-29370 A JP 2010-259690 A

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine having the second special figure holding function as a function advantageous to the player of the type 1 and type 2 disclosed in Patent Document 1, at the time of transition from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state Since the number of chances of winning two types of jackpots that a player can get depends on the number of reserves, even if there is no hold number of the second special figure at the time of transition to the normal gaming state for some reason, or even if there is a hold If the number that can be held is not reached, the number of chances that the player can acquire decreases. As a result, there is no problem if the player fully understands the game characteristics of the gaming machine, but if the player does not fully understand the game characteristics, the player may misunderstand that a malfunction has occurred in the gaming machine. was there.
In addition, in the one type of pachinko gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 3, in the case where the player does not fully understand the game characteristics even though the jackpot winning probability in the special grace period is high. There was a risk of misunderstanding that the probability of winning the jackpot was low at the time of transition to the special grace period.

  The present invention has been made in view of such points, and provides a pachinko gaming machine that allows a player to play a game without feeling uncomfortable even when the player does not fully understand the game characteristics. For the purpose.

The present invention has been made to achieve the above object, and can be realized by the following modes.
That is, in the gaming machine of the first form, the game ball is placed at the first start port where the game ball can enter or at the second start port where the game ball can be changed into a state where it is difficult to enter and a state where the game ball is easy to enter. A special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game by entering the ball, and based on the determination result by the special game determination means, the special symbol display means variably displays the special symbol and then the determination result When the special symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating that the special game is determined to be performed by the special game determining means, the special symbol display control means causes the special symbol to be stopped and displayed. A first special game execution means capable of performing a first special game that allows the game ball to enter the device, and when the first special game is performed by the special game execution means, Variable prize winning device When the entered game ball passes through the specific area, when the special symbol is variably displayed by the second special game execution means for performing the second special game advantageous to the player and the special symbol display control means, When a game ball enters the second starting port, a hold storage means for storing the right of determination by the special game determination means with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and a second storage by the second special game execution means A game state control means for controlling a game in a normal game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port after the end of the special game or a specific game state in which a game ball easily enters the second start port; A game effect control means for causing the effect means to perform a game effect, and the first special game execution means performs a special game by the special game determination means by entering a game ball into the first start opening. Rather than being judged, If the special game determining means determines that a special game is to be performed by entering the game ball into the second starting port, the first special game that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area is more likely. And the game effect control means is configured such that when the game is controlled in the specific game state by the game state control means, the game ball is placed in the specific area in the first special game executed by the first special game execution means. When the game is controlled in the normal game state by the game state control means after the second special game is completed by the second special game execution means, the game is controlled at a predetermined timing before the second special game is ended . When the number of rights is increased after the predetermined timing, the number-of-holds notification effect indicating the number of rights stored in the hold storage unit is performed. The number-of-holds notification effect indicating the number is not performed.

  According to the present invention, even if the player does not fully understand the game performance, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view which showed an example of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine concerning this embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine concerning this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the random number acquired in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment, (a) is a jackpot random number, (b) is a figure random number, (c) is a figure which shows an example per gate random number. It is the figure which showed an example of the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports the game frequency | count of the privilege game in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the alerting | reporting timing of the game frequency of the privilege game in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports the increase in the number of reservations. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the start port SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of specific area SW processing which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the gate SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 1st prize detection SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the discharge | emission detection SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 2nd prize detection SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the special symbol process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the jackpot determination processing which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the change pattern selection process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the process during a stop which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the customer waiting setting process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the normal symbol process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the big prize opening process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the jackpot game process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the figure which showed the example of a setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the game state setting process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the small hit game process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the electric Chu process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the command reception process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the process during the change production completion which CPU of a production control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the win production | presentation selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the ending effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs.

FIG. 1 is an overall front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG.
A pachinko gaming machine 200 shown in FIG. 1 has a rectangular frame 201, and the game board 1 is detachably attached to a window hole of the frame 201.
Below the game board 1, there are provided a tray portion 210 for storing game balls and a launch handle 211 for firing the game balls of the tray portion 210.
On the upper surface of the saucer unit 210, for example, an effect button 212 is provided that directs the player to perform an operation to produce a feeling of participation in the game.
Further, on the upper surface of the tray portion 210, there are provided a game ball purchase button 213, a return button 214, and a ball release button 215 for pulling out the game balls in the tray portion 210 from below.

An outer rail R1 and an inner rail R2 are provided around the game area 1a in the game board 1 shown in FIG. These outer rail R1 and inner rail R2 guide the game ball launched from the launching device to the game area 1a when the launching handle 211 shown in FIG. 1 is operated.
An image display device 6 is disposed almost at the center of the game board 1. The image display device 6 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel such as a liquid crystal display device, and displays a design image for production according to a special design, for example, a number design, an alphabet design, a character design, and the like. In a so-called reach state or special game state, an effect image or the like showing each game state is displayed. The reach state is a state in which, for example, when three symbol images are displayed as a symbol image for production, two symbol images are aligned among the three symbol images, and in the special gaming state, three symbol images are aligned. Refers to the state.
A first start port 21 is disposed at the lower center of the image display device 6. The first start port 21 generates a right to variably display the first special symbol of the first special symbol display 10 when a game ball wins. For this reason, a first start port switch (SW) for detecting the entrance of a game ball is provided inside the first start port 21.

In addition, an electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew”) 22 that functions as a second starting port is disposed on the right side of the game board 1 and on the right side of the image display device 6.
The electric chew 22 has a pair of left and right open / close claws (movable pieces), and generates a right to variably display the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 11 when a game ball is won. For this reason, a second start port switch (SW) for detecting the entry of a game ball is provided inside the electric chew 22.
When the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 12 stops in a predetermined manner, the electric chew 22 changes from a closed state where it is difficult to win the game ball to an open state where it is easy to win. That is, it is configured to change from the closed state to the open state.

  In the right region of the game board 1 and above the electric chew 22, a variable winning device (hereinafter referred to as “special electric accessory device”) 2 is disposed. In this special electric accessory device 2, as an introduction part for introducing a game ball into the special electric accessory device 2, a blade that can change from a closed state where the game ball is difficult to win to an open state where the game ball is easy to win. Shaped movable pieces 3L and 3R are provided. In the present embodiment, the shape of the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the special electric accessory device 2 is a blade shape, but this is merely an example, and it is of course possible to configure it with a projecting member that can advance and retreat, for example. .

Further, a gate 23 for operating the normal symbol display 12 is disposed in the right region of the game board 1 and above the special electric accessory device 2. The gate 23 is provided with a gate switch (SW) therein.
Furthermore, in the right region of the game board 1, below the electric chew 22, a variable winning device (from the closed state where the game ball is difficult to win in the big hit game state to the open state where the game ball is easy to win ( A large winning opening 16 of “Large winning device” is arranged below.

Further, the game area 1a of the game board 1 is provided with a general winning opening 17, and a windmill and a number of game nails (not shown) are provided in a projecting manner. The game nail slows down the falling speed of the game ball and changes the falling direction in a complicated manner to enhance the interest in game progression.
At the bottom of the game area 1 a of the game board 1, an out port 18 for discharging game balls is provided.

Further, a first special symbol display 10, a second special symbol display 11, and a normal symbol display 12 are provided outside the game area 1a on the lower right side of the game board 1.
The first special symbol display 10 displays whether or not the jackpot has been won by displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner and stopping the variable display after a predetermined time has elapsed.
The second special symbol display unit 11 displays whether the second special symbol is variably displayed, and whether or not a small hit is won by stopping the variability display after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 200 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 21 while the special symbol of the first special symbol display 10 or the second special symbol display 11 is fluctuating, A maximum of four rights to start the variable display of the first special symbol obtained by entering the ball is stored as a holding ball. The number of reserved balls is displayed by the first special symbol holding lamp 13.
Similarly, even when a game ball enters the electric chew 22 as the second starting port while the first or second special symbol is fluctuating, the right to start displaying the fluctuating display of the special symbol obtained by the entry is maximum. 4 are stored as reserved balls. The number of reserved balls is displayed by the second special symbol holding lamp 14.
Further, even when the game ball passes through the gate 23 while the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 12 is fluctuating, it is possible to hold up to four rights to start the variable symbol display of the normal symbol obtained by the passage. This right is normally displayed by the symbol holding lamp 15.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine including both the special electric accessory device 2 and the big prize device has been described as an example, but the special electric accessory device 2 may be used as the big prize device. Therefore, in such a configuration, it is not necessary to provide a big prize device.
Further, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol is also provided with the hold function, but any configuration may be used as long as at least the second special symbol is provided with the hold function. Further, the starting port does not need to be provided with the first starting port 21 and the second starting port 22, and may be configured only by the second starting port 22 provided with an electric chew. In that case, it is preferable to provide the second start port 22 at the lower center of the game board 1.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game control device that performs game control of the entire pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
In the game control apparatus shown in FIG. 3, a game control board 111 for controlling the progress of the game is provided as a main control board. Further, an effect control board 121, an image control board 131, a lamp control board 141, a payout control board 151, and the like are provided as sub (sub) control boards.
The game control board 111 includes a CPU 112, a ROM 113, and a RAM 114, and performs main control of the pachinko gaming machine 200.
The game control board 111 includes a first start port SW21a provided in the first start port 21, a second start port SW22a provided in the electric chew 22, and an electric chew solenoid (SOL for opening and closing the electric chew 22). ) 22b, a gate SW 23a provided in the gate 23, a winning detection SW 2a for detecting a game ball won in the special electric accessory device 2, and a game ball winning in the special electric accessory device 2 being discharged to the outside. A discharge detection SW 2b to be detected and a winning detection SW 16a to detect a game ball that has won a prize are connected.

The game control board 111 has a movable piece solenoid (SOL) 2c for opening and closing the movable piece 3 of the special electric accessory device 2, and a big prize for opening and closing the big prize opening 16 door of the big prize device. A mouth solenoid (SOL) 16b, a specific area SW4a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the specific area (V zone) 4, and a general winning opening SW17a provided in the general winning opening 17 are connected.
Further, the first special symbol display 10, the second special symbol display 11, the normal symbol display 12, the first special symbol hold lamp 13, the second special symbol hold lamp 14, the normal symbol hold lamp 15, in the V zone 4 A V solenoid (SOL) 33a or the like for moving the forward / backward member 33 forward / backward is connected.
Furthermore, an effect control board 121, a payout control board 151, a board external information terminal board 160, and the like are connected to the game control board 111.

The effect control board 121 includes a CPU 122, a ROM 123, and a RAM 124, and controls the entire game effect. For this reason, the image control board 131, the lamp control board 141, the effect button 212, and the like are connected to the effect control board 121.
The image control board 131 includes a CPU 132, a ROM 133, and a RAM 134, and controls images and sounds based on instructions from the effect control board 121. For this reason, the image display device 6, the speaker 216, and the like are connected to the image control board 131.
The lamp control board 141 includes a CPU 142, a ROM 143, and a RAM 144, and controls various lamps connected thereto. For this reason, the lamp control board 141 is connected with a frame lamp 145, a panel lamp 146, a production character 147, and the like.
The payout control board 151 includes a CPU 152, a ROM 153, and a RAM 154, and controls payout of game balls. Therefore, a payout motor 155, a payout ball detection SW156, a ball presence detection SW157, a full tank detection SW158, and the like are connected to the payout control board 151. Further, a frame external information terminal board 170 is connected to the payout control board 151.

Here, various random numbers acquired in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing random numbers acquired in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, where (a) is a jackpot random number, (b) is a design random number, and (c) is an example of a gate random number. FIG.
As for the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 4A, one random number value is acquired when the game ball wins the first or second starting opening. The game control board 111 selects either a big hit, a small hit or a loss based on the acquired big hit random number.
For example, the first start port 21 has a jackpot ratio set to 1/400. When “3” is acquired from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”, the jackpot (1 type jackpot) ) Is selected. In addition, the electric chute 22 which is the second starting port has a small hit rate set to 399/400, and “1” to “399” are acquired from 400 random numbers “0” to “399”. When a hit is made and “0” is acquired, a loss is selected.

Next, as the design random number shown in FIG. 4B, one random number value is acquired when the game ball wins the first start port and the second start port. The game control board 111 selects a jackpot type based on the jackpot random number acquired at the same time as the acquired symbol random number.
For example, in the symbol random number shown in FIG. 4 (b), the rate at which the type 1 big hit (per 15 rounds) is selected is set to 10/10, and the big hit is given when the game ball wins the first starting port. When selected, that is, when the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 4A is “3”, the game control board 111 selects one kind of jackpot regardless of the symbol random number value.
In addition, the ratio at which the type 2 big hit (per 16 rounds) is selected is set to 10/10 like the type 1 big hit, and when the game ball wins the second starting port and the small win is selected, When a game ball passes through the V zone 4 in the special electric accessory device 2, the game control board 111 selects two types of jackpots regardless of the design random number value.
Also, with the random number for gate shown in FIG. 4C, when the game ball passes through the gate 23, one random number value is acquired from, for example, 10 random numbers from “0” to “9”. . In the winning random number shown in FIG. 4C, the winning ratio is set to 9/10, for example, and the game control board 111 selects winning when the acquired random number value is “0” to “8”.

In the pachinko gaming machine 200 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game control board 111 obtains a jackpot random number, a design random number, and the like when a game ball enters the first start port 21 or the electric chew 22, respectively. To do. And based on the acquired jackpot random number and symbol random number, the fluctuation | variation and stop of the 1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol which are displayed on the 1st special symbol display 10 and the 2nd special symbol display 11 are controlled. When the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 10 is stopped and displayed with a predetermined jackpot symbol, a jackpot game using the jackpot 16 of the bonus device is executed.
Further, the game control board 111 determines whether or not the number of jackpots has reached a preset number of times (for example, three times) after the jackpot game ends. Then, until it is determined that the number of jackpots has reached a preset number of times, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of short-time games are awarded as privilege games advantageous to the player.

During the short-time game, when the normal symbol is hit and stops at the symbol, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is configured to be longer when in the normal game state. Therefore, during a short-time game, by launching a game ball aiming at the right side region of the game board 1 on which the gate 23 and the electric chew 22 are arranged, the winning rate of the game ball to the electric chew 22 is increased as a result. .
When a game ball wins the electric Chu 22, the second special symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time due to the winning and stops. At this time, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol at a ratio of 399/400. When the second special symbol stops at the small hitting symbol, as the small hitting operation, an opening / closing operation for opening and closing the movable piece 3 of the special electric accessory device 2 once or a plurality of times is performed. Then, in this opening / closing operation, when the game ball wins in the special electric accessory device 2 and the winning game ball passes the V zone 4, two kinds of big wins are generated, and the big winning port 16 of the big winning device is used. A jackpot game runs.

In the pachinko gaming machine 200 according to the present embodiment, the short-time game is given until the number of jackpots reaches a preset number of times, so that the player continues to play the right-handed game after the jackpot game, so that Again, the probability of winning two types of big hits is increased.
Then, when the count value obtained by counting the number of jackpots reaches a preset number of times, the limiter function is activated to set the gaming state after the jackpot game to the normal gaming state. As a result, if a player wins one type of jackpot once, the probability of winning two types of jackpot increases twice, so it is possible to acquire a large number of balls in one jackpot become.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 200 of the present embodiment, when a game ball is won in the electric chew 22 while the second special symbol of the second special symbol display 11 is variably displayed, for example, the second special symbol is limited to four. The right to fluctuate and display is held in the RAM 114 of the game control board 111. When configured in this way, after a preset number of times (3 times) is continuously won, the limiter is activated and the gaming state after the jackpot game is changed from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state. At the time, a maximum of four rights to variably display the second special symbol are on hold.
Therefore, even if the game is shifted to the normal game state after the big hit game, the right-handed game is continued for a period until the change of the second special symbol corresponding to the number of the second special symbols held (for example, four times) stops. The game balls won in the special electric accessory device 2 by the small hitting operation corresponding to the number of reserves are configured so that the big hit game can be acquired again if the game ball passes through the V zone 4 again. In this case, since the number of jackpots so far is reset, after the jackpot, the probability of winning two more types of jackpots increases, and it can be expected that more balls will be obtained in a short time.
In the present embodiment, the case where the number of consecutive big hits is set to 3 has been described as an example. However, this is merely an example, and the set number can be arbitrarily set. Alternatively, it is possible to determine whether or not to give a short-time game based on a design random number every time a big win is won.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 200 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the two types of big hits that the player can enjoy depending on the number of reserved when the gaming state shifts from the short-time gaming state advantageous to the player to the normal gaming state. The number of games (chance count) that may be won will be different. For example, when the number of second special symbols held is four at the time of shifting to the normal gaming state after the jackpot game ends, the player will be given four chances to win two types of jackpots. On the other hand, if the reserved number of the second special symbol at the time of shifting to the normal gaming state is “1” or “0”, the player has one or no chance of winning two types of big hits.
For this reason, if the player does not fully understand the gaming characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 200, the reason why the number of chances to be obtained at the time of shifting to the normal gaming state is less than the maximum number of times that can be acquired (for example, 4 times) However, there was a risk of misunderstanding that a malfunction occurred in the gaming machine.
Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 200 of the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, the number of chances that the player can actually enjoy when the gaming state shifts from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state (the number of reserved special symbols in the second special symbol) ) At a predetermined timing. At this time, there is a feature in that the performance is performed as if the number of chances that the player can enjoy is determined by lottery.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a notification effect of the number of chances in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In this case, first, a chance number lottery screen is displayed on the image display device 6 in order to draw a chance number (game number) that the player can enjoy (FIG. 5A).
Next, an image displaying the number of chances that may be selected, for example, an image simulating a roulette wheel, is displayed on the image display device 6 as a chance number lottery screen (FIG. 5B). At this time, the degree of expectation may be changed for each chance number by changing the region size of the chance number displayed on the roulette wheel for each chance number.
Thereafter, the image imitating the roulette wheel is rotated (FIG. 5C), and the number of chances is finally determined (FIG. 5D).
In this way, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the number of chances given when shifting from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state. Further, in this case, an impression can be given as if the number of chances was determined by lottery, so even if the player does not fully understand the game characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 200, that is, the number of chances is Even if the player does not know that it is determined by the number of reserved symbols of the second special symbol, it becomes possible to play the game without a sense of incongruity.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the notification timing of the number of chances in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.
As the notification timing for notifying the number of chances in the pachinko gaming machine 200 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a two-type jackpot opening period A and a jackpot game round period B for shifting from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state Either the ending period C after the end of the jackpot game or the first second special symbol variation period D at the time of transition to the normal gaming state after the end of the jackpot may be used.
In the case of performing the notification effect of the number of chances during the opening period A, it is possible to further enhance the interest in winning the jackpot. In addition, in the case of performing the notification effect of the number of chances in the round period B of the jackpot game, the interest during the jackpot game can be further enhanced. Further, in the case where the notification effect of the number of chances is performed during the ending period C after the end of the jackpot game or the first variation period D of the second special symbol, the interest immediately after the end of the jackpot game can be enhanced.
In addition, since the number of reserves of the second special symbol may increase during the jackpot game, the announcement of the number of chances is performed in the round period B rather than in the opening period A of the jackpot game, and in the ending period than in the round period B C, the number of chances of notification is more accurate when it is performed in the first variation period D than in the ending period C.

  If there is no hold of the second special symbol, the announcement effect of the number of chances cannot be performed in the variation period D of the second special symbol, so any of the opening period A, round period B, and ending period C of the jackpot game It is necessary to notify that the number of chances is “0”.

  Moreover, after performing the notification effect in the opening period A, when the number of reserved symbols of the second special symbol increases in the round period B, the notification effect that notifies the fact may be executed when the number increases. However, if the number of reserved symbols in the second special symbol increases in the ending period C immediately before the end of the jackpot game or immediately after the jackpot game ends, there is a possibility that a notification effect for notifying that the number of reserved symbols has increased may not be executed. If the reserved number of the second special symbol increases during the ending period C immediately before the game ends or immediately after the jackpot game ends, the notification effect to notify that effect is not performed, or the second special symbol second time It is conceivable to carry out during the fluctuation period.

  Furthermore, when the number of reserved items further increases during the execution of the notification effect for notifying that the reserved number has increased as shown in FIG. 7A, the notification effect shown in FIG. 7A ends. Even if it is before, if it switches to the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports that the number of pending | holdings increased further as shown in FIG.7 (b), it will become possible to alert | report the exact frequency | count of a chance reliably.

Hereinafter, processing executed by the game control device in order to realize the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 200 of the present embodiment described so far will be described.
Note that the processing described below can be realized by the CPU 112 of the game control board 111 executing a program stored in the ROM 113.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 executes a random number update process (S10), a switch process (S20), a symbol process (S30), an electric accessory process (S40), a prize ball process (S50), and an output process (S60) as timer interrupt processes. To do.

Hereinafter, various processes executed as the timer interrupt process will be described.
First, a random number update process and various switch processes will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Start-up SW processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the start port SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In this case, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the first start port SW21a of the first start port 21 is on (S201). If it is determined that the first start port SW21a is on, the first start port It is determined whether or not the number U1 of retained mouths 21a is less than “4” (S202). If it is determined that the reserved number U1 is smaller than “4”, “1” is added to the reserved number U1 (S203). Thereafter, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers are acquired and stored in the RAM 114 (S204). Next, a first hold number increase command is set in order to increase the hold number of the first special symbol hold lamp 13 (S205). If a negative result is obtained in step S202, that is, if it is determined that the hold number U1 is “4” which is the maximum holdable number, the process of steps S203 to S205 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S206.

  Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the second start port SW22a of the electric chew 22 serving as the second start port is on (S206), and when determining that the second start port SW22a is on. Then, it is determined whether or not the retained number U2 of the second start port SW22a is smaller than “4” (S207). If it is determined that the reserved number U2 is smaller than “4”, “1” is added to the reserved number U2 (S208). Thereafter, the jackpot random number, the design random number, the variation pattern random number and the like are acquired and stored in the RAM 114 (S209). Next, in order to increase the holding number of the second special symbol holding lamp 14, a second holding number increase command is set (S210), and the start port SW process is terminated. If a negative result is obtained in step S207, that is, if it is determined that the hold number U2 is “4”, which is the maximum holdable number, the start port SW process is terminated.

[Specific area SW processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific area SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the specific area SW4a of the specific area (V zone) in the special electric accessory device 2 is ON (S221). When it is determined that the specific area SW4a is on, it is determined whether or not the entrance flag indicating that a game ball is entering the special electric accessory device 2 is ON, that is, the V zone is valid. It is determined whether or not it is a period (S222). If it is determined that the winning flag is ON, the V flag is turned ON (S223), a V winning command indicating that the V zone has been won is set (S224), and the specific area SW processing is terminated. . If it is determined in step S221 that the specific area SW4a is not ON, or if it is determined in step S222 that the entry flag is not ON, that is, if it is determined that the V zone is an invalid period, the specific area SW End the process.

[Gate SW processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the gate SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the gate SW 23a of the gate 23 is turned on (S231). If it is determined that the gate SW 23a is turned on, whether or not the gate passing frequency G of the gate SW 23a is less than “4”. Is discriminated (S232). If it is determined that the number of gate passages G is less than “4”, “1” is added to the number of gate passages G (S233), a random number for the gate is acquired and stored in the RAM 114 (S234). The process ends.
Note that if it is determined in step S231 that the gate SW 23a is not on, or if a negative result is obtained in step S232, that is, if it is determined that the gate passing number G is “4” which is the maximum holdable number, The gate SW process ends.

[First winning detection SW processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the first winning detection SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the winning detection SW 2a in the special electric accessory device 2 is on (S241). If it is determined that the winning detection SW 2a is on, “1” is added to the number counter X that counts the number of game balls that have been staying (S242). Next, the entrance flag indicating that the game ball is staying in the special electric accessory device 2 is turned ON (S243). When the entrance flag is set to ON, the V zone 4 in the special electric accessory device 2 is enabled (S243). Thereafter, the first winning detection SW process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S241 that the winning detection SW 2a in the special electric accessory device 2 is not on, the first winning detection SW process is terminated.

[Discharge detection SW processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the discharge detection SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the discharge detection SW2b of the special electric accessory device 2 is on (S251). If it is determined that the discharge detection SW2b is on, the CPU 112 stays in the special electric accessory device 2. “1” is subtracted from the number counter X indicating the number of entered game balls (S252).
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter X is “0” (S253). If it is determined that the value of the number counter X is “0”, the entrance flag is turned OFF, After invalidating the V zone 4 in the special electric accessory device 2 (S254), the discharge detection SW process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S251 that the discharge detection SW2b is not on, the process proceeds to step S253 without subtracting the value of the number counter X.
If it is determined in step S253 that the value of the number count X is not “0”, the discharge detection SW process is terminated without turning off the entrance flag.

[Second winning detection SW processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the second winning detection SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the winning detection SW 16a in the large winning device 16 is ON (S261). If it is determined that the winning detection SW 16a is ON, whether or not the next big hit is determined. A determination is made (S262). If it is determined in step S262 that the game is a big win, “1” is added to the number counter C that counts the number of winning prizes (S263), and the second winning detection SW process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S262 that the game is not a big hit, or if it is determined in step S261 that the winning detection SW 16a is not on, the second winning detection SW process is terminated.

Next, the symbol processing will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S311), and if it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played, the special special display 10 of the first special symbol display 10 is determined. It is determined whether or not the symbol or the special symbol on the second special symbol display 11 is changing (S312). If it is determined that the special symbol is not fluctuating, it is determined whether or not the reserved number U2 of the second starting port SW22a to be preferentially digested is greater than “1” (S313), and the reserved number U2 is “1”. If it is determined that the number is larger, “1” is subtracted from the reserved number U2 (S314).
At this time, for example, first to fourth storage areas are provided in the RAM 114 as storage areas for storing jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, etc. corresponding to the special symbols of the second special symbol display 11 Shifts various random numbers stored in the fourth storage area to the third storage area, shifts various random numbers stored in the third storage area to the second storage area, and stores various random numbers stored in the second storage area Are shifted to the first storage area. Various random numbers stored in the first storage area are written in a predetermined processing area.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S313 that the reserved number U2 is not ≧ 1, that is, if the reserved number U2 is “0”, then whether or not the reserved number U1 of the first start port SW21a is greater than “1”. Is determined (S316), and if it is determined that the reserved number U1 is greater than "1", "1" is subtracted from the reserved number U1 (S317). Also at this time, for example, first to fourth storage areas are provided in the RAM 114 as storage areas for storing jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, etc. corresponding to the special symbols of the first special symbol display 10. In this case, various random numbers stored in the fourth storage area are shifted to the third storage area, various random numbers stored in the third storage area are shifted to the second storage area, and various random numbers stored in the second storage area are stored. The random number is shifted to the first storage area. Various random numbers stored in the first storage area are written in a predetermined processing area.

Next, the CPU 112 turns off the customer waiting flag (S315). Next, a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, is executed based on the jackpot random number written in the predetermined processing area (S318). After the big hit determination process is executed, a later-described variation pattern selection process is executed (S319). After the variation pattern selection processing is executed, the variation of the corresponding first special symbol display 10 or second special symbol display 11 is started and a variation start command is set (S320, S321).
Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the variation time of the first or second special symbol has passed the predetermined variation time (S322). If it is determined that the predetermined variation time has elapsed, The fluctuation of the special symbol display 10 or the second special symbol display 11 is stopped and a predetermined special symbol is displayed (S323). Thereafter, a change stop command is set (S324), a stop process (S325) described later is executed, and the special symbol process is ended.

If it is determined in step S311 that the winning game flag is ON, or if it is determined in step S322 that the variation time of the special symbol has not reached the predetermined variation time, the special symbol processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step S312 that the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S322, and it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed a predetermined variation time.
If it is determined in step S316 that the number of holdings U1 is not ≧ 1, that is, if it is determined that there is no holding of the holding numbers U1 and U2, it is executed in a customer waiting setting process described later (S326). The process ends.

[Big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot determination process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines the jackpot random number written in the predetermined processing area of the RAM 114 (S331), and determines whether it is a jackpot in the subsequent step S332. Here, when it is determined that the jackpot, the symbol random number written in the predetermined processing area of the RAM 114 is determined (S333), and based on the determination result, the first special symbol display 10 or the second special symbol display. The jackpot symbol to be set in the device 11 is set (S334), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S332 that the jackpot is not a big hit, it is next determined whether or not the jackpot is based on a big hit random number (S335). Here, when it is determined that it is a small hit, a symbol random number is determined (S336), a small hit symbol set in the first special symbol display 10 or the second special symbol display 11 is set (S337), The jackpot determination process ends. If it is determined in step S335 that the game is not a small hit, a lost symbol to be set in the first special symbol display 10 or the second special symbol display 11 is set (S338), and the big hit determination process is terminated.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern selection process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
When the special symbol is the first special symbol, the CPU 112 determines whether or not it is a big hit (S341). If the special symbol is determined to be a big winner, the CPU 112 sets the big winner table in the RAM 114 (S342).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S341 that it is not a big hit, if the special symbol is the second special symbol in step S343, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit Next, it is determined whether or not the small hit is a change immediately after the big hit (S344). If it is determined in step S344 that the small hit is a change immediately after the big hit, it is determined in step S345 whether or not the time reduction flag is OFF, and if it is determined that the time reduction flag is OFF, The first small hitting table is set in the RAM 114 (S346). If a negative result is obtained in steps S344 and S345, the second small hitting table is set in the RAM 114 (S347).
If it is determined in step S343 that it is not a small hit, the loss table is set in the RAM 114 (S348).
Next, the CPU 112 determines the variation pattern random number acquired in steps S204 and S209 (see FIG. 9) (S349), and sets the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number from the set table (see FIG. 9). S350).
At this time, the first small hitting table stores a notification effect that notifies the number of reserved second symbol symbols as the number of chances, that is, a variation pattern that can execute the notification effect as shown in FIG. . On the other hand, a variation pattern with a short variation time is stored in the second small hitting table. In step S350, after the variation pattern is set, the variation pattern selection process is terminated.

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the stop process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S351), and if it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, the CPU 112 sets “1” from the remaining time J of the time reduction game stored in the RAM 114. Subtraction is performed (S352).
Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the remaining game count J is “0” (S353). If the remaining game count J is “0”, the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times in the short-time game. Since this means that it has been performed (for example, 100 times), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S354). If it is determined in step S351 that the time reduction flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S353 that the remaining game number J is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S355.

Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the special symbol set on the first special symbol display 10 or the second special symbol display 11 (S355). Next, it is determined whether or not the set special symbol is “small hit” (S356).
If it is determined that the game is a small hit, the small hit game flag is turned ON (S357). Thereafter, the small hitting opening is started, and the small hitting opening command is set (S358, S359), and the in-stop process is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S356 that it is not a small hit, the in-stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.
If it is determined in step S355 that the game is a big hit, “0” is set to the remaining game count J of the short-time game, the remaining game count J is reset, and the short-time flag is turned OFF (S360, S361). ). Thereafter, the jackpot opening is started, a jackpot opening command is set (S362, S363), and the stop process is terminated.

[Customer waiting setting process]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a customer waiting setting process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S371). If it is determined that the customer waiting flag is ON, the customer waiting setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S371 that the customer waiting flag is not ON, a customer waiting command is set and the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S372, S373), and the customer waiting setting process is terminated.

[Normal symbol processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of normal symbol processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not an auxiliary game flag indicating that the electric chew 22 is in operation is ON (S381). If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is ON, the normal symbol process is terminated. .
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S381 that the auxiliary game flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S382). Here, when it is determined that the normal symbol is not changing, it is determined whether or not the gate passing number G of the gate SW 23a is greater than “1” (S383), and the count passing number G is greater than “1”. 1 subtracts “1” from the number of times of gate passage (S384), and if it is determined that the number of times of gate passage G is not greater than “1”, that is, “0”, the normal symbol processing is terminated.
Next, the CPU 112 determines a random number per normal symbol (S385), and sets a stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 12 and a variation time (S386, S387).
Here, the set fluctuation time differs depending on the state of the time reduction flag stored in the RAM 114. For example, when the time reduction flag is OFF, the variation time is set to a relatively long 4.0 seconds.
On the other hand, when the hour / short flag is ON, a relatively short 1.5 seconds is set. After this, the normal symbol display 12 starts to change.

Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed for a predetermined time (S389). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed for the predetermined time, the normal symbol processing is terminated. To do.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the fluctuation is stopped (S390), and then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S391).
If the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (S392), and the normal symbol processing is terminated. If the stop symbol is not a winning symbol in step S391, the normal symbol processing is terminated without turning on the auxiliary game flag.
If it is determined in step S382 that the normal symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S389, and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time has passed a predetermined variation time.

Next, the electric accessory processing will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Large winning prize processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the big prize opening process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (S411), and if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is ON, executes the jackpot game process using the jackpot 16 of the jackpot device. (S412).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S411 that the big hit game flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the small hit game flag is ON (S413), and if it is determined that the small hit game flag is ON. Then, the small hit game process using the special electric accessory device 2 is executed (S414). After executing the jackpot game process or the jackpot game process, the big prize opening process is terminated. Also, in the case where it is determined in step S413 that the small hit game flag is not ON, the big prize opening process is ended.

[Big hit game processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a jackpot game process executed by the CPU of the game control board. Note that, in the jackpot game process using the special electric accessory device 2 and the jackpot game process using the jackpot 16 of the prize winning device, the setting of the number of rounds and the opening pattern is changed according to the prize winning device to be used. However, since the others can be realized by the same processing, here, the jackpot operation using the big prize opening device 30 will be described.
First, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the jackpot opening is in progress (S421). If it is determined that the jackpot opening is in progress, it is then determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (S422). When it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set (S423).

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a setting example of the number of rounds / operation pattern.
In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is one kind of jackpot, the operation pattern in the round number (R number) 15R, 1R is set to, for example, 29.5 seconds open × 1 time by using the big winning device 16. Perform a jackpot game. Therefore, in the case of one type of big hit, “0” is set to the value of the round number R indicating the number of big hit rounds.
In addition, when the jackpot is a two-type jackpot via the V zone in the special electric accessory device 2, the special electric accessory device 2 is used and the operation pattern of the number of rounds (R number) 16R and 1R is small. The winning game is executed with the winning pattern, the second and subsequent operating patterns set to, for example, 29.5 seconds open × 1. For this reason, in the case of two types of big hits, “1” is set to the value of the round number R indicating the number of big hit rounds.

  Next, the CPU 112 resets the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round of the big winning device 16 to “0”, and adds “1” to the value of the round number R (S424, S425). Thereafter, the operation of the big prize opening 16 of the big prize device is started. That is, the big winning opening 16 of the big winning device is changed from the closed state to the open state (S426).

Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the operating time of the special winning opening 16 of the winning device has exceeded a predetermined operating time (S427), and determines that the operating time has not passed the predetermined time. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached the specified number C (S428).
When it is determined in step S428 that the value of the number counter C is the specified number C, the operation of the big prize opening 16 of the big prize device is terminated (S429). That is, the big winning opening 16 of the big winning device is changed from the open state to the closed state.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the number counter C is not the specified number C, the big hit game process is terminated.
In step S427, if the operating time of the big winning device 16 has exceeded the predetermined operating time, the processing of step S428 is skipped, and the large winning device is checked without checking the number of the number counter C. The operation of the winning opening 16 is finished (S429).

Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the jackpot round number is the maximum round number R. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit round is the final round (S430). If it is determined that the jackpot round is the final round, the jackpot ending is started (S431), and the jackpot ending command is set (S432).
Next, after the value of the round number R is reset to “0” (S433), it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S434). If it is determined that the jackpot ending time has elapsed, a game state setting process is executed (S435), the jackpot game flag is turned off (S436), and the jackpot game process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S430 that the jackpot round is not the final round, the jackpot game process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S421 that the jackpot opening is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending is in progress (S437). If it is determined that the jackpot ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S434. If it is determined that the ending is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 16 of the large winning device is in operation (S438).
Here, when it is determined that the big prize opening 16 of the big prize winning device is in operation, the process proceeds to step S427, and when it is determined that the big prize winning opening 16 of the big prize winning device is not in operation, the process proceeds to step S424. .
If it is determined in step S422 that the jackpot opening time has not elapsed, if it is determined in step S428 that the value counter C has not reached the specified number C, or if the jackpot ending time has elapsed in step S434. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a game state setting process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
First, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the time reduction flag at the time of winning the big hit is OFF (S451), and if it is determined that the time reduction flag is OFF, "1" is substituted into the limiter value L (S452). . Thereafter, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S455), and the gaming state setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S451 that the time reduction flag is not OFF, "1" is added to the limiter value L (S453).
Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the limiter value L is “3” (S454). If the limiter value is not “3”, the CPU 112 proceeds to step S455 and turns on the time-short flag to turn on the gaming state. The setting process ends.
If it is determined in step S454 that the limiter value is “3”, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S456), the limiter value L is set to “0” (S457), and the game state setting process is performed. Exit.

[Small hit game processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit game process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
CPU112 discriminate | determines whether the entrance flag of the special electric accessory apparatus 2 is ON (S471). If it is determined in step S471 that the ball entry flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the movable piece 3 of the special electric accessory device 2 is in operation (S472). If it is determined in step S472 that the special electric accessory device 2 is not in operation, a small hit release pattern is set (S473).
Next, the CPU 112 changes the movable piece 3 of the special electric accessory device 2 from the closed state to the open state (S474). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the operation time of the movable piece 3 of the special electric accessory device 2 has passed a predetermined time (S475). If the predetermined operation time has elapsed, the special electric accessory device The operation of the second movable piece 3 is finished (S476).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S475 that the operation time of the movable piece 3 of the special electric accessory device 2 has not passed the predetermined time, the small hit game process is terminated.

Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the V flag indicating that the game ball has passed the V zone 4 is ON (S477). If it is determined that the V flag is ON, the CPU 112 proceeds to step S478. In step S478, it is determined whether or not the entrance flag is OFF, that is, whether or not all the game balls in the special electric accessory device 2 have been discharged. If it is determined in step S478 that the pitch flag is OFF, the jackpot game flag is turned ON (S479), and the hourly flag is turned OFF (S480). Thereafter, the jackpot opening is started (S481), and the jackpot opening command is set (S482). Next, the V flag is returned to OFF (S483), the small hit game flag is returned to OFF (S487), and the small hit game process is terminated. If it is determined in step S478 that the pitch flag is not OFF, the small hit game process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S477 that the V flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S484, and in step S484, it is determined whether or not the ball entry flag is OFF. If it is determined in step S484 that the entrance flag is OFF, a small hit ending is started (S485), a small hit ending command is set (S486), and the process proceeds to step S487. If it is determined in step S484 that the pitch flag is not OFF, the small hit game process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S471 that the pitch flag is ON, or if it is determined in step S472 that the movable piece 3 of the special electric accessory device 2 is operating, the process proceeds to step S475.

[Den Chu processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of electric chew processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON (S511), and if it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is ON, next determines whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating. This is performed (S512). Here, if the electric chew 22 is not operating, the operation pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S513), and the operation of the electric chew is started (S514).
For example, when the hourly flag is OFF, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is set to 0.15 seconds and the number of times of opening is set to one, and when the hourly flag is ON, Set the opening time to 1.80 seconds and the number of opening to 3 times.
Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the operation time of the electric chew 22 has passed a predetermined operation time (S515). If it is determined that the operation time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed, an auxiliary game flag is set. It is turned off (S516), and the electric Chu process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S512 that the electric chew 22 is operating, the process proceeds to step S515.
If it is determined in step S511 that the auxiliary game flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S515 that the operation time of the electric chew 22 has not elapsed, the electric chew process is terminated.

Next, processing executed by the effect control board 121 will be described.
[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board. Note that the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 can be realized by the CPU 122 of the effect control board 121 executing a program stored in the ROM 123.
In this case, the CPU 122 of the effect control board 121 executes a command reception process (S610), a command transmission process (S620), and the like as the timer interrupt process.

Hereinafter, an example of a main process executed by the CPU 122 of the effect control board 121 as a timer interrupt process will be described. Note that the processing described below can also be realized by the CPU 122 of the effect control board 121 executing a program stored in the ROM 123.
Further, in the present embodiment, a case will be described as an example in which the notification effect of the number of chances is executed in the first variation of the second special symbol immediately after the transition from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command reception processing.
In this case, the CPU 122 determines whether or not the hold number increase command has been received (S701). If it is determined that the hold number increase command has been received, the CPU 122 adds the hold number of the hold balls stored in the RAM 124. (S702). Then, after adding the hold number, a hold number command is set (S703).
Next, the CPU 122 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received (S704). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received, an effect selection process is executed (S705). Then, after the effect selection process is completed, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received (S706). If it is determined that a variation stop command has been received, a variation effect end process is executed (S707). . If it is determined in step S704 that the special figure change start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S706 without performing the effect selection process. If it is determined in step S706 that the special figure change stop command has not been received, the process advances to step S708 without executing the special figure change effect end process.

Next, the CPU 122 determines whether or not a big hit or small win opening command has been received (S708). If it is determined that an opening command has been received, a big hit or small hit winning effect selection process is executed. (S709). If it is determined in step S708 that the opening command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S710 without performing the hit effect selection process.
Next, the CPU 122 determines whether or not a big hit or small hit ending command has been received (S710). If it is determined that an ending command has been received, a big hit or small hit ending effect selection process is executed. (S711), and the command receiving process is terminated. If it is determined in step S710 that an ending command has not been received, the command reception process is terminated without executing the ending effect selection process.

[Direction selection process]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect selection process.
In this case, the CPU 122 first analyzes the change start command (S721). For example, variation pattern information, jackpot information, symbol information, reach information, etc. included in the variation start command are extracted. Next, the CPU 122 subtracts the number of reserved special symbols (S722).
Next, based on the analysis result of the change start command, the CPU 122 determines whether or not the change is a change immediately after the transition from the time-saving gaming state to the normal gaming state (S723), and immediately thereafter to the normal gaming state. If the change is, the chance number notification effect pattern for performing the notification number of chances is selected (S724). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S723 that the change is not a change immediately after the transition from the short-time game state to the normal game state, a normal change effect pattern is selected (S725), and then a change start command is set. (S726), the effect selection process is terminated.

[Processing during variation production]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process during the end of the variation effect.
In this case, the CPU 122 analyzes the variation stop command (S731), performs various processes based on the analysis result, sets a variation effect end command (S732), and ends the variation effect end process.

[Winning effect selection process]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the hit effect selection process.
In this case, the CPU 122 analyzes the jackpot or jackpot opening command (S741), and performs a winning effect pattern selection process (S742). Thereafter, an opening command is set (S743), and the winning effect selection process is terminated.

[Ending effect selection processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the ending effect selection process.
In this case, the CPU 122 analyzes the big hit or the small hit ending command (S751), and selects an ending effect pattern based on the analysis result (S762). Thereafter, an ending effect start command is set (S753), and the ending effect selection process is terminated.

  If the processing is performed in this way, the notification effect of the number of chances can be executed in the first variation of the second special symbol immediately after the transition from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state, so that the player can recognize the number of chances. It becomes possible. Also, in this case, an impression effect can be given as if the number of chances is determined by lottery by the notification effect of the number of chances.

Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the notification effect of the number of chances was executed in the first variation period of the second special symbol immediately after the transition from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state was described as an example, When performing the chance count notification effect in the jackpot opening period immediately before the transition to the normal gaming state or the jackpot game round period, a hit effect pattern including the chance count notification effect may be selected in step S742 of FIG. .
Further, when performing the chance count notification effect in the ending period after the jackpot round game, an ending effect pattern including the chance count notification effect may be selected in step S752 of FIG.

Further, in the present embodiment, the description has been given by taking the type 1 type 2 gaming machine as an example, but the present invention is not limited to the type 1 type 2 gaming machine, but is also applied to the type 1 or type 2 gaming machine. Is also applicable.
For example, in the case of one type of gaming machine, after a jackpot game, the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal gaming state, and a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) is transferred to a high probability short-time gaming state in which a short-time game is given. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine having a function of making a predetermined number of times (for example, four times) transition to a high-probability non-short-time gaming state in which a jackpot winning probability is high and no time-saving game is given. In this case, in the high-probability short-time game period or the high-probability non-time-short game period, a notification effect may be performed with the number of games (4 times) of the high-probability non-time-short game as the number of chances. Also, if it is a two-type gaming machine, like the one-type two-type gaming machine, during the first jackpot game, or during the first fluctuation period of the special symbol after the jackpot, the announcement effect of the number of chances should be performed. That's fine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2 ... Special electric accessory device, 3 ... Movable piece, 4 ... V zone (specific area), 10 ... 1st special symbol display, 11 ... 2nd special symbol display, 13 ... 1st special Symbol holding lamp, 14 ... 2nd special symbol holding lamp, 16 ... Grand prize opening, 21 ... First starting port, 22 ... Electric chew, 23 ... Gate, 33 ... Advance / Retreat member, 111 ... Game control board, 112 122 ... CPU 113 123 ... ROM, 114 124 ... RAM, 200 ... Pachinko machines

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Whether the game ball enters the first start port where the game ball can enter or the second start port where the game ball is difficult to enter and the state where the game ball is easy to enter, so that a special game is performed Special game determination means for determining whether or not,
Special symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the determination result after the special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol display means based on the determination result by the special game determination means;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that a special game is to be performed, the special symbol display control means causes the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, and then the variable winning device is put into a state in which the game ball can enter the game. A first special game execution means capable of performing a special game;
When the first special game is being performed by the special game executing means, the second special game that performs the second special game advantageous to the player when the game ball that has entered the variable prize apparatus passes through the specific area. Execution means;
When a special symbol is variably displayed by the special symbol display control means, if a game ball enters the second starting port, the right of determination by the special game determination means is reserved up to a predetermined number Holding storage means for storing
After the second special game is completed by the second special game execution means, in a normal game state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port, or in a specific game state where a game ball easily enters the second start port. Game state control means for controlling the game;
And a game effect control means for causing the effect means to perform a game effect,
The first special game execution means is more likely to receive a game ball to the second start port than when the special game determination means determines that a special game is to be performed by entering the game ball to the first start port. If the special game determination means determines that a special game is to be performed by entering the ball, the first special game that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area is performed with high probability.
The game effect control means includes:
When a game ball passes through the specific area in the first special game executed by the first special game execution means when the game is controlled in the specific game state by the game state control means,
When a game is controlled in the normal game state by the game state control means after the second special game is finished by the second special game execution means, the reserved storage means is stored at a predetermined timing before the second special game is finished. A reserved number notification effect indicating the number of rights stored is performed, and when the number of rights increases after the predetermined timing, the reserved number notification effect indicating the increased number of rights is not performed. A gaming machine characterized by

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