JP5953510B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  Among the gaming machines, there is a pachinko gaming machine called a so-called one-type two-type mixing machine. As an example of this type of gaming machine, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below is known. In the gaming machine described in this document, whether or not to win a jackpot is determined based on winning at the starting port where the ease of entering a game ball does not change. The result of the determination of success / failure is indicated by a special symbol that is stopped and displayed after the variable display. If the result of the determination is that the jackpot is won, a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode, and then a jackpot game is executed that opens the first big winning opening as the first kind jackpot. On the other hand, when a winning is made to the starting opening (first winning entrance) related to the electric Chu (ordinary variable winning device), the second winning entrance (second entering entrance) is opened, and the second winning prize is opened. When the game ball passes through a specific area (V zone) provided in the mouth, a jackpot game is executed in which the first big winning opening is opened as a two-type jackpot. As described above, in the type 1 type 2 mixing machine, it is possible to enjoy two types of games of the type 1 game and the type 2 game.

JP 2013-135893 A

  By the way, the gaming machine of the above-mentioned document shifts to a high base state (second entry rate state) with a predetermined probability after a big hit game. In the high base state, the opening frequency of the electric chew is higher than in the low base state (the first pitching rate state), and it is easy to win a start opening related to the electric chew. Therefore, when it is in this state, it is relatively easy to acquire the two types of big hits. In other words, it is easy to win a jackpot. However, the high base state ends when a predetermined number of special symbol variations are displayed. Therefore, whether or not the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area before the execution of the special symbol variation display for a predetermined number of times is the greatest concern of the player in the high base state.

  However, in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned document, the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation display in the high base state is fixed to a predetermined fluctuation time, and does not change during the high base state. In other words, the duration of the high base state was fixed. This means that the chances of winning a jackpot do not change during a high base state. Therefore, the game in the high base state (second entry rate state) becomes monotonous, and there is a possibility that the player is bored.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. In other words, the problem is that the second entrance is opened by entering the first entrance which is easy to enter in the second entrance rate state, and a specific area in the second entrance is opened. In the gaming machine in which a privilege is given to the player based on the passage, there is to improve the gaming interest in the second entrance rate state.

  The present invention takes the following means in order to solve the above problems. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding component names and expressions in [Mode for carrying out the invention], which will be described later, the reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

The invention according to means 1
A first entrance (third start port 21) arranged in a game area (3) where game balls can flow down;
A first displacement member that displaces between a first state in which entry into the first entry port is easier and a second state in which entry into the first entry port is more difficult or impossible than in the first state. (Movable member 23);
A second entrance (second grand prize opening 35) arranged in the game area, a first state in which entry into the second entrance is easier, and a second entrance than in the first state A second displacement member (opening / closing member 37) that is displaced to a second state in which entry into the second ball is difficult or impossible, and a specific area (39) through which the game ball that has entered the second entrance can pass , A specific winning means (second large winning device 36),
Based on the establishment of a predetermined state control condition, it is possible to control the second displacement rate state (high base state) in which the first displacement member can easily take the first state rather than the first entrance rate state (low base state). A good entry rate state control means (game control microcomputer 81 for performing step S2103 and the like);
Second displacement member control means (game control microcomputer 81 for performing step S904) for controlling the second displacement member from the second state to the first state based on the entry into the first entry port;
First special game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 that performs step S907) that executes a first special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area; A gaming machine (Pachinko machine 1)
A third entrance (second start opening 26) disposed on the flow path (second flow path R2) of the game ball toward the first entrance;
Numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S214) for acquiring numerical information (random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entrance to the third entrance,
Numerical information determination means for determining whether or not the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means is predetermined specific numerical information (for example, a determination value determined to be a small win) (game control for executing step S1002) Microcomputer 81),
A symbol display means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S805) that stops and displays a symbol (second special symbol) indicating a result of determination by the numerical information determination means through a variable display;
Fluctuation time determining means for determining the variation time of the symbol variation display (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1003),
The entrance rate state control means ends the control to the second entrance rate state when a predetermined end condition resulting from the execution of the variable display of the symbol is satisfied in the second entrance rate state ( If YES in step S1703, execute S1704)
The variation time determining means is at least in the second entrance rate state.
A predetermined reference variation time (for example, 30000 ms) is selected until the symbol is stopped and displayed in a special mode (for example, a small hit symbol) indicating that the specific numerical value information is determined by the numerical information determination unit. While determining the variation time based on a reference table (reference variation pattern determination table) that can be performed,
A special table (special variation pattern determination table) that can be selected for a special variation time (for example, 60000 ms) different from the reference variation time until the predetermined return condition is satisfied after the symbol is stopped and displayed in the special mode. The game machine is characterized in that the variable time is determined based on the game machine.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, in the second entrance rate state, it is easy to enter the first entrance as a trigger for opening the second entrance. Therefore, the first special game advantageous to the player is easily executed based on the passage to the specific area in the second entrance. This second entrance rate state continues until a predetermined end condition resulting from the execution of the symbol variation display is satisfied. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player that the symbol variation display is not performed so much. In other words, it is advantageous that the variation time of the symbol variation display is longer. In the present invention, at least in the second entrance rate state, when the numerical information acquired based on the entrance to the third entrance that triggers the start of the symbol variation display is determined as the specific numerical information, After the symbol stop display indicating the determination result, the symbol variation display can be executed at a special variation time different from the reference variation time before that. That is, the duration time of the second entrance rate state changes depending on the player's pull. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the game interest in the second entry rate state in which the first special game based on the passage to the specific area is easily performed.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
In the gaming machine, the special variation time is longer than the reference variation time.

  According to the invention relating to means 2, each time the symbol variation display is executed, the special variation time is longer than the reference variation time when approaching the end of the second entrance rate state. It is possible to lengthen the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display. That is, it is possible to make it difficult to end the second entrance rate state. Therefore, it is possible to expect a longer variation time for the execution of the symbol variation display which is not desirable for the player, and the second entry rate state is prevented from becoming a monotonous game. It becomes possible to do.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
After the symbol is stopped and displayed in the special mode (small winning symbol), the second entrance (second big prize opening 35) or the first to third in the open mode in which it is difficult to enter the game ball. Second special game execution means for executing a second special game (small win game) that opens another entrance (first big prize opening 30) different from any of the entrances (game control microcomputer for performing step S808) 81)
The entrance rate state control means controls the gaming state after the execution of the second special game to the same gaming state as before the execution of the second special game,
The variation time determining means is a gaming machine that determines a variation time based on the special table after the execution of the second special game.

  According to the invention relating to means 3, after the execution of the second special game where it is difficult to obtain a privilege such as a prize ball, the variation time of the symbol variation display is changed to the special variation time. That is, the execution of the second special game can have a role of changing the variation time. Therefore, it is possible to play a game with attention paid to the determination result of performing the second special game in the second entry rate state. In other words, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest in the second entrance rate state by the game performance that effectively uses the second special game.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 3, wherein
The predetermined end condition is a gaming machine characterized in that the number of executions of the symbol variable display in the second entrance rate state reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 10 times).

  According to the invention relating to the means 4, when the number of executions of the symbol variation display in the second entrance rate state reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the control to the second entrance rate state is finished. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of urgency that the end of the second entrance rate state is approaching each time the symbol variation display is executed, and improve the game performance in the second entrance rate state. Is possible.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine according to means 4, wherein
The specific numerical information includes at least first specific numerical information (determination value determined to be small hit A) and second specific numerical information (determination value determined to be small hit B),
When the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means is the first specific numerical information, the symbol display means stops and displays the symbol in a first special mode (small hit symbol 1), In the case of specific numerical information, the symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special mode (small hit symbol 2),
The variation time determining means sets the predetermined return condition that the variation display for a predetermined first execution number (for example, three times) is executed when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special mode. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special mode, the predetermined return condition is that the variable display of the second execution number (for example, five times) different from the first execution number is executed. The game machine is characterized in that it determines a variation time based on the special table.

  According to the invention relating to the means 5, the number of executions of the variable display in which the special variable time is selected differs depending on the result of the lottery using the numerical information. Therefore, it becomes possible to increase the player's interest in the result of the lottery using the numerical information, and this makes it possible to increase the game interest.

The invention according to means 6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 5, wherein
The first effect (shown in FIG. 45 (b)) suggests that the reference state (time reduction state A) in which the change time is determined based on the reference table by the change time determination means in the second entrance rate state. The display of the evening background image) and the second effect (FIG. 45C) suggesting that the variation time is determined based on the special table by the variation time determination means (short time state B). The display is provided with effect execution means (production control microcomputer 91 for performing step S4408 and the like) using predetermined effect means (image display device 7). It is a gaming machine.

  According to the invention relating to the means 6, the first effect is executed in the reference state in which the reference variation time can be selected, and the second effect is executed in the special state in which the special change time can be selected. Therefore, it is possible to show the player in an easily understandable state. In addition, it is possible to improve interest by these effects.

The invention according to means 7
A first entrance (third start port 21) arranged in a game area (3) where game balls can flow down;
A first displacement member that displaces between a first state in which entry into the first entry port is easier and a second state in which entry into the first entry port is more difficult or impossible than in the first state. (Movable member 23);
A second entrance (second grand prize opening 35) arranged in the game area, a first state in which entry into the second entrance is easier, and a second entrance than in the first state A second displacement member (opening / closing member 37) that is displaced to a second state in which entry into the second ball is difficult or impossible, and a specific area (39) through which the game ball that has entered the second entrance can pass , A specific winning means (second large winning device 36),
Based on the establishment of a predetermined state control condition, it is possible to control the second displacement rate state (high base state) in which the first displacement member can easily take the first state rather than the first entrance rate state (low base state). A good entry rate state control means (game control microcomputer 81 for performing step S2103 and the like);
Second displacement member control means (game control microcomputer 81 for performing step S904) for controlling the second displacement member from the second state to the first state based on the entry into the first entry port;
First special game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 that performs step S907) that executes a first special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area; A gaming machine
A third entrance (second start opening 26) disposed on the flow path (second flow path R2) of the game ball toward the first entrance;
Numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S214) for acquiring numerical information (random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entrance to the third entrance,
Numerical information determination means for determining whether or not the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means is predetermined specific numerical information (for example, a determination value determined to be a small win) (game control for executing step S1002) Microcomputer 81),
A symbol display means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S805) that stops and displays a symbol (second special symbol) indicating a result of determination by the numerical information determination means through a variable display;
Fluctuation time determining means for determining the variation time of the symbol variation display (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1003),
The entrance rate state control means ends the control to the second entrance rate state when a predetermined end condition resulting from the execution of the variable display of the symbol is satisfied in the second entrance rate state ( If YES in step S1703, execute S1704)
The variation time determining means is at least in the second entrance rate state.
When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a special manner (for example, a small hit symbol) indicating that the specific numerical value information is determined by the numerical information determination means, a variation time of the variation display of the symbol is determined in advance. While determining a special variation time (eg 60000 ms) different from the reference variation time (eg 30000 ms),
When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than the special mode, the variation time of the variation display of the symbol is determined to be a variation time selected from a variation time including at least the reference variation time. It is a featured gaming machine.

  According to the invention relating to the means 7, the second entrance rate state continues until a predetermined end condition resulting from execution of the symbol variation display is satisfied. At least in the second entrance rate state, the symbol variation display When the numerical information acquired based on the entrance to the third entrance that becomes the start of the event is determined to be the specific numerical information, the variation time of the symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is the reference variation time It is determined at a different special variation time. That is, the execution frequency of the symbol variation display in the second entrance rate state changes depending on the player's drawing. This means that the duration of the second entry rate state changes depending on the player's pull. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the game interest in the second entry rate state in which the first special game based on the passage to the specific area is easily performed.

The invention according to means 8 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 7,
The period controlled to the second entrance rate state is a period during which the reference variation time or the special variation time can be selected, and the second displacement member is made to enter the first entrance during that period. The gaming machine is characterized in that the first special game is obtained by putting a game ball into the second entrance and passing through the specific area in the first state.

  According to the invention which concerns on the means 8, it becomes possible to improve the game entertainment effect of the period currently controlled to the 2nd entrance rate state effectively.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest during the second entrance rate state.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 1 and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the type of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a hit type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a 1st special operation process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of special electric equipment processing 1 (first or second special game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a game state flag setting process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (third special game). It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (third special game). It is a flowchart of a special figure forced stop process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a game state status setting process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a special game effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. (A) is a figure which shows the background image in the production mode which suggests a normal game state, (b) is a figure which shows the background image in the production mode which suggests the time-short state A, (c) is the figure which shows the time-short state B It is a figure which shows the background image in the production | presentation mode to suggest. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table concerning the 2nd form.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the bowl. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down is surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 4). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball are projected.

  An image display device 7 that is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7, an effect design that performs a change display of effect symbols (decoration symbols) 8 </ b> L, 8 </ b> C, 8 </ b> R synchronized with a variable display (variable display) of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. There is a display area. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is made up of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, and a combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. In addition, when winning a small win, the effect design is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as “135”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 rather than with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  The image display device 7 is in parallel with the jackpot game (first special game) in addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as “effect symbol variable display effect” or simply “variable effect”) using the effect symbols as described above. Are displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variable display effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A in accordance with the number of stored first special figure holds, which will be described later, and the number of second special figure hold, which will be described later. Accordingly, there is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B. Due to the display of the production hold, the number stored in the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 2) described later and the second number displayed on the second special figure hold display 43b. It is possible to easily show the number of stored special figure hold to the player.

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

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a first starting port (first starting winning port) 20 where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  A second fixed winning device 25 having a second starting port (second starting winning port) 26 that does not always change the ease of entering a game ball is also provided to the right of the first starting port 20. The winning of the game ball to the second start opening 26 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Also, below the first start port 20, an ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a third start port (third start winning port) 21 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the third start opening 21 serves as an opening opportunity of the second large winning opening 35 described later. That is, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins the third start opening 21, the second big winning opening 35 is opened with a predetermined opening pattern without passing through lottery using a random number such as a big hit random number. A game that opens the second grand prize opening 35 is referred to as a third special game. The third start port 21 corresponds to a “first entrance”, and the second start port 26 corresponds to a “third entrance”.

  The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (corresponding to a first displacement member) 23, and opens and closes the third starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 3). The third starting port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state (corresponding to the first state)). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state (corresponding to the second state)), the game ball cannot enter. Note that the third start port 21 is completely inaccessible when the movable member 23 is closed, provided that the game ball is more difficult to enter than when the movable member 23 is open. It does not have to be possible.

  Further, on the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device (first special variable winning device) 31 having a first big winning port 30 is provided. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32 that takes an open state (corresponding to the first state) and a closed state (corresponding to the second state), and opens and closes the first grand prize winning port 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. To do. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 3). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, in the open state).

  In addition, a second grand prize device (second special variable prize device) 36 having a second grand prize port 35 is provided above the first grand prize port 30 in the game area 3 and in the lower right part of the center decorative body 10. Is provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37 that takes an open state (corresponding to the first state) and a closed state (corresponding to the second state). The opening 35 is opened and closed. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 3). The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, in the open state). The second grand prize opening 35 corresponds to a “second ball entry hole”, the opening / closing member 37 corresponds to a “second displacement member”, and the second big prize winning device 36 corresponds to a “specific ball entry means”. . The first big winning opening 30 corresponds to “another entrance”.

  A croon 72 having a plurality of (six in this embodiment) hole portions 71 is provided inside the second grand prize winning device 36. The croon 72 is a distribution device that distributes game balls to any of these six holes 71. One of the six holes 71 constitutes a specific area (V zone) 39. The other hole 71 forms a non-specific region 70. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an execution opportunity for a later-described jackpot game (first special game). That is, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is also performed based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol is referred to as a one-type jackpot, and the jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a two-type jackpot. In this embodiment, the probability that the game ball won in the second big prize opening 35 will pass through the specific area 39 is about 1/6. This probability can be changed as appropriate.

  In the second grand prize winning device 36, a specific area sensor 39 a (see FIG. 3) that detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is disposed downstream of the specific area 39. Further, a non-specific area sensor 70a (see FIG. 3) that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is disposed downstream of the non-specific area 70. Further, upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70, a second big prize port sensor 35a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big prize port 35 is arranged.

  Note that the second grand prize winning device 36 does not have to distribute the game balls to the specific area 39 by the clown 72. For example, it is allowed to pass a game ball to a specific area (that is, the game ball is distributed to the specific area), and is prevented from passing the game ball to the specific area (that is, the game ball is distributed to a non-specific area). The structure provided with the distribution member (shutter member) which takes a passage prevention state, and the drive source (solenoid or motor) which drives a distribution member may be sufficient.

  Further, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22. Furthermore, a plurality of normal winning holes 27 are provided at the bottom of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 9 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

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

  A first start port 20, an electric chew 22, and an out port 9 are provided on the first flow path R1. However, since no gate is provided on the first flow path R1 that triggers the opening lottery of the electric chew 22, when the game ball is driven to roll on the first flow path R1, the electric chew 22 is inserted. Will never open. The player aims to win the first starting port 20 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 28, a second big prize device 36, a second start port 26, a first big prize device 31, an electric chew 22, and an out port 9 are provided. ing. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, thereby passing to the gate 28, the third starting port 21, the first grand prize port 30, or the second grand prize port related to the electric chew 22. Aiming to win 35. In addition, when a game ball is driven so as to flow down the second flow path R2, a winning to the second starting port 26 also occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a display device 40 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The display devices 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol display that variably displays the normal symbol. A container 42 is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the second start opening 26. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery based on winning the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 26 (special symbol lottery, Announce the results of the jackpot lottery). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol), depending on the type of the particular special symbol that is stopped (that is, the type of winning symbol) The first special game (big hit game) or the second special game (small hit game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 in the open pattern is performed. In addition, the opening pattern of the 1st big winning opening 30 in a 1st special game or a 2nd special game is mentioned later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In addition, when winning a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hits described later), the 5th and 6th LED from the left lit, such as “●●●● ○○ ●●” The small hit design is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display (variable display) is performed for a predetermined variation time. In this mode, the LED is turned on. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 20 or the second start port 26, the values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win are stored in a special figure storage unit. 85 (see FIG. 3). Specifically, if the winning is to the first start opening 20, the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 3), and if the winning is to the second start opening 26, the first special figure hold is stored. It is memorize | stored in the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 85b (refer FIG. 3) as 2 special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 26 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a prize during the execution of the middle or first special game or the second special game, the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (ordinary symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the third start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the third start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 2), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a lost symbol in which only the right LED is lit, such as “● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display (variable display) is performed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the common figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 3). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is a case, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of general-purpose holds.

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as a big win lottery and a transition of game state, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107 and a sound control board 106 which will be described later. The sub control unit only needs to include at least the sub control board 90.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes the program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, signals are input from the sensors to the main control board 80, and signals are output from the main control board 80 to the solenoids. Specifically, the sensors include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 26a, a third start port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, a second big prize port sensor 35a, The specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the normal winning a prize opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 26 a is provided in the second start port 26 and detects a game ball that has won the second start port 26. The third start port sensor 21 a is provided in the third start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won the third start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39 a is provided downstream of the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70 a is provided downstream of the non-specific area 70 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

  Also, as the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24, a first big prize opening solenoid 33, and a second big prize opening solenoid 38 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, A figure hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 has a prize ball payout device 120, a ball payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, enabling ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Are connected to each other, and a launching device 112 is connected via a launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or paying out the rental balls by driving the rental motor 131 of the rental ball payout device 130. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out lending ball is detected by the lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores programs for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 93. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM 103 of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), background images, etc. Image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

  Further, an effect button detection SW (switch) 63a for detecting that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed is connected to the sub-control board 90. Therefore, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal is output from the effect button detection SW 63a to the sub-control board 90.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery), there are “big jackpot”, “small jackpot”, and “out of place”. In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “small hit”, the “small hit symbol” (the stop symbol in the special mode) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

  When a big win is won in the special symbol lottery, a “first special game” is executed in which the first big prize opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol that has been stopped (the type of jackpot). When winning a small win, a second special game is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (small win type) displayed in a stopped state. The first special game is also called a jackpot game, and the second special game is also called a jackpot game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  Further, in this embodiment, the small hit game includes a small hit opening game that opens the first big winning opening 30, an opening before the small hit opening game is started, and an ending after the small hit opening game is ended. Contains.

  As a result of the special symbol lottery, when the jackpot is won (that is, when the first type jackpot is won), the jackpot game (the first type jackpot game) for opening the first big winning opening 30 over 15R is executed. This is also called the first profit. More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, there are “15R (round) normal jackpot” and “15R short-time jackpot” as jackpot types. The “15R normal jackpot” is a jackpot for controlling the gaming state to a “non-time-short state and low base state” to be described later after the first big winning opening 30 is opened over 15R. On the other hand, the “15R short-time big hit” is a big hit that controls the gaming state to a “time-short state and high base state”, which will be described later, after the first big winning opening 30 is opened for 15R. In both big wins, the number of times of opening the first big prize opening 30 per 1R is one, and the maximum open time is 29.5 seconds.

  In addition, “15R normal jackpot” may be won only by the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1). On the other hand, there is a possibility that “15R junior college hits” will be won by lottery of the first special symbol and lottery of the second special symbol (special diagram 2). If “15R normal jackpot” is won by lottery of the first special symbol, “special symbol 1_normal symbol 1” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when “15R hour and junior big hit” is won by lottery of the first special symbol, “special figure 1_time symbol 2” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when “15R short junior bonus” is won by lottery of the second special symbol, “special figure 2_short symbol 2” is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

  On the other hand, as a result of the special symbol lottery, when a small win is won, a small win game is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per second. The game state is not changed before and after the small hit game. In addition, there is a possibility of winning only in the lottery of the second special symbol (Special Figure 2). In this embodiment, there are “small hit A” and “small hit B” as types of small hits. As will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the variation pattern determination table from the reference variation pattern determination table to the special variation pattern determination table after the small hit game, but after the small hit A, three times (the first The special variation pattern determination table is used over the special symbol variation display (corresponding to one execution count), and after the small hit B, the special variation pattern determination is performed over the special symbol variation display five times (corresponding to the second execution count). A table is used.

  In addition, when “small hit A” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_small hit symbol 1” (corresponding to the first special mode) is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. . In addition, when “small hit B” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_small hit symbol 2” (corresponding to the second special mode) is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. .

  Further, when a winning is made at the third starting port 21, a “third special game” is executed in which the second large winning port 35 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. In the third special game of the present embodiment, 1.2 seconds are released once. During the third special game, when a game ball wins the second big prize opening 35 and the game ball passes a specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35, a big win is won (that is, two kinds of big wins are won) Subsequent to the third special game, a “first special game (bonus game)” is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened in a predetermined release pattern. The jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a two-type jackpot game. The execution of the two-type jackpot game is also referred to as a second profit.

  The two-type big hit game of this embodiment is “15R hourly big hit” which controls the gaming state to the “time-short state and high base state” which will be described later after the first big prize opening 30 is opened for 15R. It should be noted that the number of times of opening the first grand prize winning opening 30 per 1R in the 15R hour junior college is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. If the opening of the second grand prize opening 35 as the third special game is regarded as the 1R unit-opening game, the total number of rounds of the type 2 big hit game can be regarded as 16R.

  In addition, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the lottery of the first special symbol (special chart 1) is 50% for 15R normal jackpot and 50% for junior jackpot at 15R. On the other hand, all the jackpots won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special map 2) are short jackpots at 15R. Further, in the lottery of the second special symbol, the probability of allocating to each small hit is 50% for the small hit A and 50% for the small hit B. In addition, the jackpots won by passing to the specific area 39 are all the jackpots at 15R.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot or the jackpot is made based on the “big hit random number”, and the winning type lottery is made based on the “win type random number”. As shown in FIG. 6A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. In addition to the big hit random number and the hit type random number, the random numbers acquired based on the winning at the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 26 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number”.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if they are slightly shaken in the display screen 7a. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-126.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-240.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a variable time shortening function. The normal symbol display 42 has a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function.

  The state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short time state, the variation time of the first special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time of display display of the display result) is shorter than that in the non-short time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 8). That is, when the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, a shorter variation time is easily selected as the variation time of the variable display of the first special symbol, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated.

  However, in the short-time state, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened by electric support control described later. Therefore, during the short-time state, the game is played by right-handed, and the variation of the special symbol is not the variation of the special diagram 1 (the variation based on the ball entering the first start port 20), but the variation of the special diagram 2 (second start Fluctuation based on entering the mouth 26) is mainly performed. In the present embodiment, for the second special symbol, a long fluctuation time exceeding 30 seconds is selected regardless of whether it is in a non-time-short state or a time-short state. In addition, for a predetermined number of changes after the small hit game described above, a longer 60 second change time is selected. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the time-short state is referred to, the special symbol variation is not executed more quickly than the non-time-short state, but rather is executed over a longer time than the non-time-short state.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 7D). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 is the normal winning symbol (specific normal symbol) compared to when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. The probability of becoming higher.

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 7E). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state (see FIG. 9). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the third starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the third starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is executed. The low base state corresponds to a “first entrance rate state”, and the high base state corresponds to a “second entrance rate state”.

  In the high base state (electric support control state), not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state (electric support control state) may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game based on the winning of the 15R short-time jackpot by the special symbol lottery and the game state after the jackpot game based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 are And a high base state (electric support control state) (see FIG. 5). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “specific gaming state”. The specific game state is ended when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (10 times in the present embodiment) or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game based on the winning of the 15R normal jackpot by the special symbol lottery is a non-time-short state and a low base state (non-electric support control state) (see FIG. 5). This gaming state is particularly referred to as “normal gaming state”. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal gaming state.

  In the high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier for the electric chew 22 to be opened than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the third starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the third starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the third start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20.

5). Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads the program of the main control main process shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, resetting various flags, status, counter, etc. Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial period value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 26a, a third start port sensor 21a) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signals detected by the first big prize opening sensor 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, etc. (see FIG. 3) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 6 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  After the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), the first special operation process (S106), the second special operation process (S107), which will be described later, are specified. The area sensor process (S108) and the reserved ball number process (S109) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S110) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S110), the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10). Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 12, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is first determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (see FIG. 12). S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S205. If a game ball has passed (YES in S201), the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal drawing holdings, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of holdings of the normal drawing provided in the RAM 84) is 4 or more. It is determined whether or not there is (S202). Then, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S202), the process proceeds to step S205. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S202), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S203), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S204) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S204), the value of the normal symbol random number counter (label-TRND-H, FIG. 6B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. Store in the storage area according to the current number of normal symbol holding balls.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S205). If a game ball has not won at the first starting port 20 (NO at S205), the process proceeds to step S211. If a game ball has won at the first starting port 20 (YES at S205), FIG. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure hold, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached four (upper limit number) ( S206). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached 4 (YES in S206), the process proceeds to step S211. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (NO in S206), the process proceeds to Step S211. Then, 1 is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number (S207).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S208) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S208), the value of the big hit random number counter (label-TRND-A value), the value of the hit type random number counter (label-TRND-AS value), the value of the reach random number counter (label) -TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label -TRND-T1 value) (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 6A is acquired) It stores in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 1 balls in the special figure storage unit 85a.

  In step S211, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 26, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 26a (S211). If no game ball has been won at the second start opening 26 (NO at S211), the process proceeds to step S217 in FIG. 13, but if a game ball has been won at the second start opening 26 (YES at S211), Whether or not the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (the number of second special figure reserved, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reserved in the RAM 84) has reached four (upper limit number). Determination is made (S212). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached four (YES in S212), the process proceeds to step S217 of FIG. 13, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than four (S212). NO), “1” is added to the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (S213).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S214) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S214), similarly to the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S208), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value) and the value of the hit type random number counter (label- TRND-AS value), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (ie, the disturbance shown in FIG. 6A). A numerical value group is acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 2 balls in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

  In step S217 shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the third start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the third start port sensor 21a (S217). If no game ball has been won at the third starting port 21 (NO at S217), the process is completed, but if a game ball has won at the third starting port 21 (YES at S217), then the first It is determined whether or not the value of the special operation status is “4” (S218). Details of the first special action status will be described later, but the fact that the first special action status is “4” means that one kind of big hit game (one of the first special games) or a small hit game (second special game) Is running.

  If the decision result in the step S218 is YES, the process is ended, but if the decision result in the step S218 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the second special operation status is “1” (S219). The details of the second special action status will be described later, but the fact that the second special action status is “1” means that the third special game that opens the second big prize opening 35 is also based on the passage of the specific area 39. This means that the seed hit game (one of the first special games) is not executed.

  If the determination result in step S219 is NO, the process ends. If the determination result in step S219 is YES, the second special operation status is set so as to execute the third special game for opening the second big winning opening 35. Set to “2” (S220).

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 14 following the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is in operation (S301). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S301), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S302). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S302), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S303). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S303), it is then determined whether or not the number of retained balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S304). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (YES in S304), this process is finished.

  If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” in step S304 (NO in S304), a hit determination process (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the ordinary figure holding storage unit 86 is read, and if it is in the time-short state, it is shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a table for a short time state (a hit determination value is “1” to “240”) in the normal symbol hit determination table. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, it is determined whether or not it is hit based on the table for non-time-short state (hit determination value is “0”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. To do. Then, symbol determination processing for setting the symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is “losing”, data corresponding to the “general symbol losing symbol” is set, and if it is “winning”, data corresponding to the “ordinary winning symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation time determination process (S307). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S307), referring to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 7D, if the gaming state is the short time state, the variation of the ordinary symbol is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S308). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S309). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S307 (S310). Along with this, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

  If the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S303 described above (YES in S303), it is then determined whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S311), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S311), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) corresponding to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S312). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol is set (S313), and the stop time of the normal symbol is set (S314), and this process is finished.

  If the normal symbol stop display is in progress at step S302 described above (YES at S302), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set at step S314 has elapsed (S315). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol design data for the normal winning symbol is set (S316). (NO in S316)), this processing is finished. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S316)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, if the time-short state is in effect, the open pattern in the time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL2 in FIG. 9) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, the open pattern in the non-time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL1 in FIG. 9) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S317 (S318).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S301 (YES in S301), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S319). Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S319), the operation of the electric chew is terminated (S320).

  [First Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a first special operation process (S106) shown in FIG. 15 after the normal operation process (S105). In the first special action process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the first grand prize winning device 31 is divided into four stages, and “special action statuses 1, 2, 3, 4” are assigned to the respective stages. ing. The first special action process (S106) is a process related to the occurrence of a one-type big hit game or a small hit game. The first special operation status is “1” by default.

  In the first special action process (S106), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the “second special action status” is “3” (S801). If it is “3”, the process is terminated. This is because if the “second special operation status” is “3”, the jackpot game (type 2 jackpot game) is being executed as will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the “second special operation status” is not “3”, the processing after step S802 is performed. In the processing after step S802, when the “first special operation status” is “1” (YES in S802), a special symbol standby process (S803) described later is performed, and the “first special operation status” is “ If “2” (NO in S802, YES in S804), a special symbol changing process (S805) described later is performed, and if “first special operation status” is “3” (S802, (NO in S804, YES in S806), a special symbol confirmation process (S807) described later is performed, and when “first special operation status” is “4” (S802, S804, S806 are all NO), Special electric accessory processing 1 (S808) described later is performed.

  [Second Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a second special operation process (S107) shown in FIG. 16 after the first special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 11). In the second special action process (S107), the processes related to the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36 are divided into three stages, and “second special action status 1, 2, 3” is assigned to each stage. Assigned. The second special action process (S107) is a process related to the occurrence of a two-type big hit game. The second special operation status is “1” by default.

  In the second special operation process (S107), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the “second special operation status” is “1” (S901). If it is “1”, the process is terminated. This is because if the “second special operation status” is “1”, no effective winning is made to the third start port 21.

  On the other hand, if the “second special operation status” is not “1” (NO in S901), it is subsequently determined whether the “second special operation status” is “2” (S902). If the determination result is YES, since a valid winning at the third start port 21 has occurred, it is subsequently determined whether or not the “first special operation status” is “4” (S903). If the “first special action status” is not “4” (NO in S903), it is not after the opening of the first big hit game or the small hit game, so the third special game that opens the second big winning opening 35 is In order to do so, special electric accessory processing 2 (S904) described later is performed.

  On the other hand, if the “first special action status” is “4” in step S903 (YES in S903), that is, after the opening of the type 1 big hit game or the small hit game, the second special action status is set to “ 1 ”(S905), and a third special game forced termination process (S906) is performed. In the third special game forced termination process (S906), the third special game is forcibly terminated. Specifically, for example, if the second big prize opening 35 is opened, the second big prize opening 35 is forcibly closed. This prevents the type 1 big hit game, the small hit game, and the third special game from being executed at the same time.

  If the “second special operation status” is not “2” in step S902 (NO in S902), the “second special operation status” is “3”, and the specific area in the second big prize opening 35 is displayed. Since the game ball has passed to 39 (see FIG. 34 and FIG. 32), special electric accessory processing 1 (S907) is performed in order to execute the two-type big hit game.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the special symbol waiting process (S803), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 26 is “0”. Is determined (S1001). Special Figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 26, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1007). If the special figure 1 number of reserved balls is also “0” (YES in S1007), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20, it has already been It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013). If so (YES in S1013), the process ends. If not (S1013) NO), standby screen setting processing (S1014) is performed. In the standby screen setting process (S1014), after waiting for elapse of a predetermined standby time, a customer standby command for displaying the standby screen is set.

  In step S1001, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “0” (NO in S1001), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 26 (holding information in Special Figure 2) ), One of the following special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1002) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1003) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth special figure storage unit 85b holds the fourth. The corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1005). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006), the first special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1002). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  Also, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is “0” but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not “0” (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no reserved information in Special Figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value group storages (holding information shown in FIG. 1) acquired due to winning at the starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and special figure described later One variation pattern selection process (S1009) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1011). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012), the first special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1001). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, only a lottery based on the second special figure holding can be won.

  [Special Figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special Figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special Figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a judgment value (S1101). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), the big hit stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold). Read the random number counter value.

  Next, the address of the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the set jackpot determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches either of the jackpot determination value “628” or “629” (see FIG. 7A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is “big jackpot”, the jackpot flag is turned on (S1104), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and shown in FIG. 7B. The jackpot type is determined based on the hit type determination table (S1105). After determining the jackpot type (S1105), the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the jackpot type (type of jackpot symbol) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1106), and the process ends. .

  On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is not “big hit”, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined (S1107). That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of “0” to “62” that are the small hit determination value (specific numerical value information) (see FIG. 7A). ). In addition, only the lottery of Special Figure 2 may be won for small hits. If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is “small hit”, the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108) and the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the small hit type (the type of the small hit symbol) (see FIG. 5) ) Is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1110), and the process ends. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit or not separately from the big hit random number.

  Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103), and if it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is “lost”, so the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1111) Finish.

  [Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Process] Next, the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) (S1301).

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If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If ON (YES in S1302), refer to the non-temporal state medium jackpot table (part of the variation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1303). If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

  In step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If ON (YES in S1304), refer to the non-time-short state small / medium table (the portion corresponding to the special figure 2 and non-time-short state and small-hit in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8), and change pattern random number A variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1305).

  In step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach random number value (S1306). When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1306), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach table with reach during the non-time-short state (see FIG. 2 of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time-short state and the loss corresponding to reach) (S1307).

  On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not the reach random number value (NO in S1306), that is, if there is no reach loss, the reach-less loss table during the non-short-time state (the special pattern in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8). 2), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1308). Note that the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the non-time-short state is determined to be 40,000 ms in all cases of big hit, small hit, lost with reach, and lost without reach.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the gaming state is the short time state (YES in S1301), it is subsequently determined whether or not the gaming state flag is “2” as shown in FIG. 20 (S1309). The game state flag is a flag for the game control microcomputer 81 to grasp the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 30, values of “1” to “3” corresponding to each game state are set. Take. That is, if the gaming state flag is “1”, it indicates that the “non-short-time state” is in progress, if the gaming state flag is “2”, it indicates that the state is in the “short-time state A”, and the gaming state flag is If it is “3”, it indicates that “time saving state B” is in progress. In the short-time state B, the small win is won in the short-time state, and the fluctuation of the predetermined upper limit number after the small hit game (three times after the small hit A in this embodiment, five times after the small hit B) is still It is in an unfinished state. On the other hand, the time reduction state A is a state that is not the time reduction state B among the time reduction states.

<Fluctuation pattern of special figure 2 in short-time state A>
If the game state flag is “2” in step S1309 (YES in S1309), the fluctuation is not within the predetermined upper limit number after the small hit game. In this case, the variation pattern is selected with reference to the portion corresponding to the special figure 2 and the short time state A (referred to as the reference variation pattern determination table) in the variation pattern determination table of FIG. The reference variation pattern determination table corresponds to the reference table.

  Specifically, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1310), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to by referring to the time-short state A medium jackpot table (part corresponding to special figure 2 and time-short state A and jackpot in FIG. 8). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1311). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1312), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value is referred to by referring to the time-short state A medium-to-small hit table (part corresponding to special figure 2 and short-time state A and small hit in FIG. 8). A variation pattern is selected based on (S1313).

  Also, if the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1314), refer to the loss table with reach in the short-time state A (the portion corresponding to the special figure 2 in FIG. 8 and the short-time state A and reach loss in FIG. 8). Thus, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1315). If the reach random number counter value is not the reach random number value (NO in S1314), refer to the timeless state A reachless loss table (the portion corresponding to the special figure 2 in FIG. 8 and the time shortened state A and no reach lost). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1316). Note that the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the short-time state A (variation time determined based on the reference fluctuation pattern determination table) is a big win, a small win, a loss with reach, or a loss without reach. In all cases, it is determined to be 30000 ms. The fluctuation time of 30000 ms corresponds to the reference fluctuation time.

<Fluctuation pattern of special figure 2 in time-short state B>
If the game state flag is not “2” in step S1309 (NO in S1309), the variation is within a predetermined upper limit after the small hit game. In this case, the variation pattern is selected with reference to the portion corresponding to the special figure 2 and the short time state B (referred to as a special variation pattern determination table) in the variation pattern determination table of FIG. The special variation pattern determination table corresponds to a special table.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1317), refer to the time-saving state B medium jackpot table (part corresponding to the special figure 2 and time-shortening state B and jackpot in FIG. 8). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1318). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1319), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value is referred to with reference to the short-time state B medium / small hit table (part corresponding to special figure 2 and short-time state B and small hit in FIG. 8). A variation pattern is selected based on (S1320).

  If the reach random number counter value is a reach-achieved random value (YES in S1321), refer to the loss table with reach in the short-time state B (the part corresponding to the special figure 2 in FIG. 8 and the short-time state B and the loss with reach). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1322). Further, if the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1321), refer to the lossless table during reach-short state B (the part corresponding to the special figure 2 in FIG. 8 and the short-run state B and no reach loss). Thus, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1323). Note that the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the short-time state B (variation time determined based on the special fluctuation pattern determination table) is a big win, a small win, a loss with reach, or a loss without reach. In this case, it is determined to be 60000 ms. This variation time of 60000 ms corresponds to a special variation time. In this embodiment, the special variation time is twice as long as the reference variation time.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 19 (S1324), and this process ends. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1324 is included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in step S1006 in the special symbol standby process (S803).

  [Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Process] Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) (S1401).

<Fluctuation pattern of Special Figure 1 in non-time-short state>
If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is a non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). If ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time-short state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to special figure 1 and non-time-short state and jackpot in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8), and the variation pattern random number counter A variation pattern is selected based on the value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1403).

  In step S1402, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach random number value (S1404). As shown in FIG. 7C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number (YES in S1404), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach table with reach during the non-short-time state (see FIG. 1 of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8). In addition, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time-short state and the loss corresponding to reach) (S1405).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1404), that is, when there is no reach loss, there is no reach loss table during the non-time-short state (see the special pattern in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to 1 and the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the loss without reach) (S1406). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be.

<Fluctuation pattern of Special Figure 1 in short-time state>
If it is determined in step S1401 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 23, the reference variation pattern determination table is the table in the short-time state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 8). The processing (S1407 to S1411) is performed in the same flow as steps S1402 to S1406 except that the determination table is set to the special figure 1 and the portion corresponding to the short time state. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1407), refer to the short-time state medium jackpot table (part corresponding to special figure 1 in FIG. 8 and the short-time state and jackpot) based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. A variation pattern is selected (S1408).

  Also, if the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1409), refer to the loss table with reach in the short-time state (part corresponding to the special figure 1 in FIG. 8 and the short-time state and loss with reach). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1410). Further, if the reach random number counter value is not the reach random number value (NO in S1409), refer to the lossless no-reach table in the short-time state (part corresponding to the special figure 1 in FIG. 8 and the short-time state and no-reach lost). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1411).

  Note that in the fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. 1 during the time reduction state (the portion corresponding to the special figure 1 and the time reduction state in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8), the shortening according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach It works when the fluctuating function is the number of reserved balls “2” to “4”. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. In addition, the probability that a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected when the jackpot is won is lower than that in the non-short-time state. That is, a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than that in the non-time-short state is easily selected. That is, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 1 during the time reduction state is a table in which the variation time of FIG. 1 is shorter than the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 1 during the non-time reduction state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 22 (S1412), and this process is terminated. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1412 is included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command set in step S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S803).

  [Special Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol variation processing (S805), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1501). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1501), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), the variation stop command is set (S1502), and the first special operation status is set to “3” (S1503). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with the symbol (big hit symbol, small bonus symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1504) Finish the process.

  [Special Symbol Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol determination processing (S807), it is first determined whether or not the special symbol stop time has elapsed (S1601). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1601), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a gaming state management process described later is performed (S1602).

  Next, it is determined whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag is ON (S1603). If the big hit flag or the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1603), the first special operation status is set to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process described later (S1605). Thereafter, in order to start the big hit game or the small hit game, a big hit or small hit opening command is set (S1606), and the opening of the big hit game or the small hit game is started (S1607).

  Subsequent to step S1607, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an open pattern (see FIG. 5 for details) corresponding to the winning type (S1608). At this time, the value of the big winning opening releasing counter for counting the number of opening of the big winning opening during the big hit game or the small hit game is set to a value according to the winning type.

  On the other hand, if neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), the special action status is set to “1” because neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started (S1609). Finish.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state management process (S1602), it is first determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1701). If it is ON, the special symbol change executed during the time reduction state is determined. 1 is decremented by 1 (S1702), and it is determined whether the value of the time counter is "0" (S1703). If it is “0”, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S1704), the game state flag is set to “1” (S1705), and the process proceeds to step S1710. A game state flag of “1” indicates a non-time-short state. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “10” when shifting to the hour / hour state. This point will be described later.

  If the determination result of step S1703 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the gaming state flag is “3” (S1706). When the game state flag is “3”, it indicates that the game is in the time reduction state B. If the game state flag is “3” (YES in S1706), the value of the special variation counter that counts the number of special symbol variations executed in the short time state B is decremented by 1 (S1707) and the value of the special variation counter Is determined to be “0” (S1708). If it is “0” (YES in S1708), the value of the gaming state flag is set to “2” (S1709), and the process proceeds to step S1710. A game state flag of “2” indicates that it is in the time-saving state A.

  If the determination result in step S1701, S1706 or S1708 is NO, the process proceeds directly to step S1710. In step S1710, a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state, that is, information on the value of the gaming state flag is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the game state reset process (S1605), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1801). If it is ON (that is, the jackpot game is started). Then, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1802). If the time reduction flag is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S1803). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled in a non-time-short state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1801 (that is, if the small hit game is started), the processing is finished as it is.

  [Special electric game processing 1 (first special game or second special game)] The special electric game processing 1 is a jackpot game (first special game) such as a type 1 jackpot game or a class 2 jackpot game, or a jackpot game This is a process for executing (second special game). As shown in FIG. 28, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S808 or S907), first, it is determined whether or not the special game end flag is ON (S2001). The special game end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the first big prize winning device 31 is all ended in the winning jackpot game (first special game) or the small hit game (second special game).

  If the special game end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 30 is being opened (that is, whether or not the first big prize winning device 31 is being opened) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), whether or not the time for opening the first big winning opening 30 has been reached, that is, the opening time of the big hit or the small hit has elapsed, and the opening of the first big winning opening 30 is started. It is determined whether or not it has reached the time to start, or the interval time between releases has elapsed and the time to start the next release has been reached (S2003).

  If the decision result in the step S2003 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2003 is YES, the first big prize opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

  If the first grand prize opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the maximum prize in which the number of prizes received at the first big prize opening 30 in the open game (unit open game or small hit open game) is specified. It is determined whether or not the number has been reached (8 per round for a big hit game, 8 for a small hit game for a small hit game) (S2005). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2005), whether or not the time for closing the first big winning opening 30 has been reached (that is, the predetermined opening time after the first big winning opening 30 is opened (see FIG. 5). ) Is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2006), the processing is finished.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2005) or when the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2006), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the first big prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2007). Then, the value of the special prize opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the special prize opening counter is “0” (S2009). If it is not “0” (NO in S2009), the process is finished as it is to start the next release.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2009), a jackpot or jackpot ending command is set (S2010) and a jackpot or jackpot ending is started in order to end the jackpot or jackpot game (S2011). ). Then, the special game end flag is set and the process ends (S2012).

  Also, if the special game end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), the opening of the first big winning opening 30 in the special game has been completed, so whether the ending time for the big hit or the small hit has elapsed? It is determined whether or not (S2013), and if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2013), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2013), after turning off the special game end flag (S2014), the game state setting process (S2015) described later is performed to turn off the big hit flag or the small hit flag (S2016).

  Then, the first special operation status or the second special operation status is set to “1”, and the process ends (S2017). More specifically, in step S2017, if the current first special operation status is “4”, the first special operation status is set to “1”, and if the current second special operation status is “3”, the first special operation status is set to “1”. 2 Set the special operation status to “1”. That is, if the special electric accessory processing 1 currently being executed is processing as a type 1 big hit game or a small hit game, the first special operation status is set to “1”, and the type 2 big hit game is processed. If there is, the second special operation status is set to “1”.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state setting process (S2015), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2101). If the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2101), it is the end of the small hit game, so the process proceeds to step S2105 without performing the process related to the setting of the short time state. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is ON in step S2101 (YES in S2101), it is subsequently determined whether or not the special game executed this time is a short time hit (that is, a 15R short hit big hit) (S2102). If the decision result in the step S2102 is YES, the time reduction flag is turned on (S2103), the time reduction counter is set to “10” (S2104), and the process proceeds to the step S2105. As a result, the gaming state after the current special game becomes a short time state and a high base state (that is, a specific gaming state). This specific game state ends when the special symbol variation display is performed ten times or the next jackpot is won. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2102 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2105 without performing steps S2103 and S2104.

  In step S2105, a game state flag setting process described later is performed. Thereafter, a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has just been set (that is, information on the value of the gaming state flag) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2106), and this process ends.

  [Game State Flag Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the game state flag setting process (S2105), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the time flag is OFF (S2201). If the time reduction flag is OFF (YES in S2201), the game state flag is set to a value “1” indicating the non-time reduction state because of the non-time reduction state (S2202).

  On the other hand, if the time reduction flag is ON (NO in S2201), it is a time reduction state, and it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is OFF (S2203). If the small hit flag is OFF (YES in S2203), since it is the end of the big hit game, a value “2” indicating the short time state A is set in the game state flag (S2204). The time reduction state A (corresponding to the reference state) is a normal time reduction state in which the variation time of the special symbol is determined using the above-described reference variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8).

  On the other hand, if the small hit flag is ON (NO in S2203), since the small hit game is over, the game state flag is set to a value “3” indicating the short time state B (S2205). The short-time state B (corresponding to the special state) is a special short-time state in which the variation time of the special symbol is determined using the above-described special variation pattern table (see FIG. 8). It continues until the special figure change is made.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure stop symbol data stored in the hit type buffer is data corresponding to the small hit A (S2206). If the data corresponds to the small hit A (YES in S2206), the special fluctuation counter is set to “3” in order to set the upper limit number of special figure fluctuations as the short time state B to three (S2207). On the other hand, if the data does not correspond to the small hit A (NO in S2206), that is, if the data corresponds to the small hit B, the upper limit number of the special figure fluctuation as the time reduction state B is set to 5 Therefore, “5” is set in the special variation counter (S2208).

  If “3” is set in the special fluctuation counter, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display in FIG. 2 for the subsequent three times is determined to be 60 seconds (see FIGS. 21 and 8). If “5” is set in the special fluctuation counter, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 for the next five times is determined to be 60 seconds (see FIGS. 21 and 8). When the special fluctuation counter is “0” (that is, when the game state flag is “2” indicating the short time state A), the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 selected is 30 seconds (see FIGS. 20 and 8). Therefore, if the small hit A is won, it is possible to extend the duration of the short-time state of 90 seconds at the maximum (30 seconds per extension is 3 times). In addition, if the small hit B is won, it is possible to extend the duration of the short time state of 150 seconds at the maximum (the extension of 30 seconds per session is 5 times).

  In this embodiment, since the electric chew 22 is frequently opened during the time-shortening state, the second big prize opening 35 is frequently opened based on the prize winning to the third start opening 21. Therefore, the two-type big hit game based on the passage to the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 is easy to be executed. Therefore, when the duration of the short-time state is extended as described above by winning the small hit, the player is given a privilege that it is easy to acquire a two-type big hit game.

  [Special Electric Charging Object Processing 2 (Third Special Game)] Special electric character processing 2 (processing in step S904 in FIG. 16) is a third special game in which the second grand prize winning device 36 having the specific area 39 is opened. It is processing for execution. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S904), it is first determined whether or not the closing flag is ON (S2301). The closing flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big prize winning device 36 has been completed in the third special game.

  If the closing flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 35 is being opened (that is, whether or not the second big prize winning device 36 is being opened) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the second big prize opening 35, that is, the time to start opening the second big prize opening 35 after a predetermined interval time before opening. It is determined whether or not the process has reached (S2303).

  If the decision result in the step S2303 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2303 is YES, a V valid period is set (S2304) and the second big prize opening 35 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (S2305). The V effective period is a period during which the V flag is turned on when the detection by the specific area sensor 39a is considered to be effective. The V effective period is from when the second grand prize winning opening 35 starts to be opened until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the second big prize opening 35. Specifically, even after the second grand prize winning opening 35 is closed, the V validity period is set to continue until the game ball entered into the second big prize winning device 36 is discharged out of the device. Yes.

  During the small hit game, the number of game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second big prize winning opening sensor 35a and is discharged out of the second big prize winning device 36. The number of played game balls is counted based on detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as a discharge port sensor that counts the number of game balls discharged out of the second big winning device 36. When the V valid period has elapsed, if both count values do not match, error notification is performed. In addition, after the 2nd big winning opening 35 is closed, the V validity period may be ended when both count values match.

  If the second big prize opening 35 is being opened in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of winning prizes in the second big prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number (8 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2306). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2306), whether or not the time for closing the second big winning opening 35 has been reached (that is, the predetermined opening time (in this embodiment, after the second big winning opening 35 is opened). It is determined whether or not (1.2 seconds) has elapsed (S2307). If the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2306) or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2307), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second big prize opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2308). Then, the closing flag is set (S2309), and the process ends.

  If the closing flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 32, a predetermined time (interval time after closing) after the closing of the second big prize opening 35 in the third special game has elapsed. (S2310), and if the interval time after closing has not elapsed (NO in S2310), the process ends. The interval time after the closing of the third special game is such a time that it ends with the end of the V valid period. On the other hand, if the interval time after closing has elapsed (YES in S2310), the closing flag is turned OFF (S2311), and the process proceeds to step S2312.

  In step S2312, it is determined whether the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag that is turned ON in step S2603 (see FIG. 34) described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2312), the second special hit game is not executed, so the second special operation status is set to “1” (S2313), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2312), a special figure forced stop process described later is executed (S2314). The special figure forced stop process (S2314) changes with the start of the type 2 big hit game when the type 2 big hit game is executed due to the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the third special game. This is a process for forcibly stopping and displaying the special symbol being displayed. After executing the special figure forced stop process (S2314), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2315), turns on the jackpot flag (S2316), and sets the second special operation status to “3”. (S2317) Subsequently, if the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2318), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2319). Then, a jackpot opening command is set (S2320) and a jackpot opening is started (S2321). Thereafter, an opening pattern (see FIG. 5 for details) corresponding to the 15R jackpot is set (S2322), and this process is terminated. Thereby, it shifts from the 3rd special game which opens the 2nd big prize opening 35 for a short time to the 2nd kind big hit game. In step S2322, the value of the special winning opening release counter is set to “15”.

  [Special Figure Forced Stop Process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the special figure forced stop process (S2314), it is first determined whether or not the special symbol is being changed (S2401). If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation display is being performed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag is ON (S2402). Note that the jackpot flag and the jackpot flag to be determined are flags that are turned on in step S1104 or S1108 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 18).

  If the big hit flag or the small hit flag is not ON in step S2402 (NO in S2402), the process proceeds to step S2406. On the other hand, if the big hit flag or the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2402), the flag is turned OFF (S2403). Then, the stop symbol of the special symbol is reset to the lost symbol (S2404), the special symbol replacement command is set to the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2405), and the process proceeds to step S2406. Such processing is performed because a type 2 big hit game resulting from passage to the specific area 39 in the third special game and a type 1 big hit game or small hit game resulting from a special symbol lottery occur simultaneously. Is to prevent.

  In step S2406, a change stop command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 forcibly stops and displays the special symbol that is being displayed (S2407). Thereby, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. Then, the game state management process (S2408) is performed, the first special operation status is set to “1” (S2409), and this process ends. The gaming state management process (S2408) is as already described based on FIG.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) following the second special operation process (S107) (see FIG. 34). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 34, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), the process is terminated. If there is a detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not it is in the V valid period (S2602). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2304) in the special electric accessory process 2 (FIG. 31) described above. The V valid period is set as a period during execution of the third special game.

  If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned on (S2603), a V passing command is set (S2604), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that the V effective period is not in effect (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection process is terminated without performing the processes in steps S2603 and S2604. The V pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify V pass (pass through the specific area sensor 39a).

  [Holding Ball Number Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the holding ball number processing (S109) after the specific area sensor detection processing (S108) (see FIG. 11). In the reserved ball number processing (S109), as shown in FIG. 35, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM 84 are read (S2801). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for notifying the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2802).

6). Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and a notification effect determining factor for determining various notice effects. There are random numbers. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to produce various effects (such as effect design variation effect and special game effect (opening effect, opening game effect, ending effect), etc.). Run. The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 or the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as various effects are executed by the image control board 100. 66 is caused to emit light, or the decorative movable body 15 is driven. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 37, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is determined by the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 38, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 4).

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4304) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (to be described later) is sent to the lamp control board 107 in order to cause the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created or output so as to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing that matches the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is finished.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303).

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66), and creates voice data (data for controlling output of voice from the speaker 67) and voice. Other processing such as outputting to the control board 106 and updating various effect determination random numbers is executed (S4304).

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 40, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a game state designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If received, a game state status setting process described later is performed (S4402).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a special figure replacement command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs an effect symbol replacement process (S4406). The effect symbol replacement process (S4406) is a process of replacing the stop symbols of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the variation effect executed in the later-described variation effect start process (S4408). In this process, the stop symbols of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are replaced with a combination of symbols indicating that the lottery result of the special symbol is lost.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, performs a variation effect start process described later (S4408).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs a change effect end process to be described later (S4410). In the variation effect end process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the change stop command and sets a change effect end command for ending the variation effect based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs a special game effect selection process described later (S4412).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process described later (S4414).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if received, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4416). In the V pass notification effect start process (S4416), a V pass notification effect start command for starting the V pass notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V passing notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V passing (passing to the specific area 39). This form is an effect of displaying a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image indicating a character “V”) on the display screen 7a. The display of the character image of “V” as the V passage notification effect has a meaning as a jackpot winning notification in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes the jackpot game based on the passage to the specific area 39. Note that the V passing notification effect may be in other forms such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, as other processing (S4417), processing based on a received command other than the above-described commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command, a normal symbol variation stop command, a held ball number command) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed.

  [Game State Status Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the game state status setting process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 includes information on the game state (game state flag) included in the received game state designation command. The game state status is set based on the information. The game state status is a variable for the effect control microcomputer 91 to grasp the current game state, and values from “1” to “3” corresponding to the respective game states are shown as shown in the table of FIG. Take.

  Specifically, if the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is in a non-short-time state (YES in S4501), that is, information in which the gaming state flag is set to “1” (see FIG. 30) in the gaming state designation command. If it is included, the gaming state status is set to “1” (S4502), and this process is terminated. If the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the short time state A (YES in S4503), that is, the gaming state designation command includes information in which the gaming state flag is set to “2” (see FIG. 30). If this is the case, the game state status is set to “2” (S4504), and this process ends. Further, if the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the short state B (YES in S4505), that is, the gaming state designation command includes information in which the gaming state flag is set to “3” (see FIG. 30). If this is the case, the game state status is set to “3” (S4506), and this process ends.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the change effect start process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S5001). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (FIGS. 19 to 21) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (FIGS. 22 and 23). The variation pattern information includes game state information for designating the current game state, symbol information for designating a symbol as a determination result of the jackpot determination process of special figure 1 or special figure 2 (FIG. 8). reference). Note that the game state information, symbol information, and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current gaming state status (S5002). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the referenced game state status and variation start command from a plurality of variation effect pattern tables provided in accordance with the game state status and the variation pattern. Select and set the pattern table (S5003). Then, based on this table, a variation production pattern is selected (S5004).

  At this time, the random number for effect determination is also acquired and determined. As a result, it is determined what kind of effect is to be performed as a variable effect, including the contents of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect, and the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped and displayed. Is done. Then, a variation effect start command for starting the variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5005), and the variation effect start process is terminated.

  When the variable effect start command set in step S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and the image display device 7. The change effect is performed on the display screen 7a.

  Here, in this embodiment, the fluctuating effect is executed in the effect mode according to the game state status. The effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, the characters and items that appear, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, for example, the background image is different, and the change effect is also effected. It is executed in a mode according to the mode.

  Specifically, if the gaming state status is “1”, as shown in FIG. 45A, the fluctuating effect is executed in the daytime mode in which the daytime image is displayed on the display screen 7a as the background image. If the game state status is “2”, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), as shown in FIG. 45 (b), in the evening mode (corresponding to the first presentation mode) in which the evening image is displayed on the display screen 7 a, the varying effect Execute. The effect of displaying the evening image on the display screen 7a as the background image (that is, the execution of the evening mode) corresponds to the first effect. If the game state status is “3”, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the night effect (corresponding to the second effect mode) in which the night image is displayed as the background image on the display screen 7a. Execute. The effect of displaying a night image as the background image on the display screen 7a (that is, execution of the night mode) corresponds to the second effect.

  The daytime mode is an effect mode for notifying the player that the current gaming state is a normal gaming state (a non-short-time state and a low base state). The evening mode is an effect mode for notifying the player that the current gaming state is the short-time state A. The night mode is an effect mode for notifying the player that the current game state is the time-short state B, which is more advantageous than the time-short state A.

  [Special Game Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the special game effect selection process (S4412), first, an opening command is analyzed (S5201). Then, based on the analyzed opening command, a special game effect pattern selection process is performed for selecting a special game effect pattern (contents) to be executed in the first special game (big hit game) or the second special game (small hit game). (S5202). The special game effects selected here include an opening effect that is executed during the opening of the jackpot game or the jackpot game, and an open game effect that is executed during the opening of the big prize opening and during the interval between opening. . Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a special game effect start command for starting the special game effect with the selected special game effect pattern in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5203).

  When the special game effect start command set in step S5203 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined special game effect image from the ROM 103, The image is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  [Ending Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the ending effect selection process (S4414), first, an ending command is analyzed (S5301). In the present embodiment, the ending command includes information related to special figure stop symbol data set at the time of determining whether to win a big hit or a small win.

  Then, based on the analyzed ending command, an ending effect pattern selection process for selecting an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the first special game (big hit game) or the second special game (small hit game). Perform (S5302). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5303).

  When the ending effect start command set in step S5303 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined ending effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the image. The information is displayed on the display screen 7a of the device 7.

  Here, in this embodiment, an effect image including a character image of “Evening mode entry” is displayed on the display screen 7a as an ending effect at the time of 15R short and large hit. Thus, the player is notified that the time-short state A is controlled after the jackpot game. In addition, an effect image including a character image of “rushing into the night mode” is displayed on the display screen 7a as an ending effect at the time of a small hit that is won in the short time state. Thereby, after the small hit game, the player is notified that the big win is more easily obtained than the short time state A (the V passing is easy to be performed) and is controlled to the short time state B. It should be noted that the display of the character image of “evening mode entry” or “night mode entry” corresponds to an execution mode suggestion effect.

7). Advantages of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is easy to enter the third starting port 21 that triggers the opening of the second large winning port 35 in the high base state. Therefore, a two-type big hit game (one of the first special games) is likely to be executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35. This high base state continues until a predetermined end condition resulting from the execution of the special symbol variable display is satisfied (that is, until the number of executions of the special symbol variable display reaches the predetermined upper limit of 10). Therefore, it is advantageous for the player that the special symbol variation display is not performed so much during the high base state. That is, it is advantageous that the variation time of the special symbol variation display is longer. In this embodiment, in the high base state, the numerical information (random values such as jackpot random numbers) acquired based on the ball entering the second start opening 26 that is the trigger for starting the variable symbol display is the specific numerical information (small If it is determined that it is a winning winning determination value, after the small hit game is executed, the special symbol variation display is executed with a special variation time (60000 ms) different from the reference variation time (30000 ms) before the execution. The In other words, the duration of the high base state changes depending on the player's pull. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the game interest in a high base state where it is easy to acquire a two-type big hit game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the special variation time (60000 ms) is longer than the reference variation time (30000 ms) when the high base state is approached every time the special symbol variation display is executed. Depending on the drawing, it is possible to lengthen the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation display. That is, it is possible to make it difficult to end the high base state. Therefore, it is possible to have the expectation that the fluctuation time will be prolonged for the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display which is not desirable for the player, and the high base state becomes a monotonous game. It is possible to suppress.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, after the execution of the small hit game (second special game) in which no winning ball is desired and the game state is not changed, the variation time of the special symbol variation display is changed to the special variation time. Is done. That is, it is possible to play a role of changing the variation time in the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, in the high base state, it is possible to play a game with attention paid to the small win. In other words, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest in the high base state by the playability that effectively uses the small hit game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the control to the high base state ends when the number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the high base state reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 times). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of urgency that the end of the high base state is imminent each time the special symbol variation display is executed, and it is possible to improve the game performance in the high base state It has become.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of executions of the variable display for which the special variation time is selected is determined to be a small hit A (that is, the random number obtained at the time of starting winning is determined to be a small hit A win) The second specific numerical information in which the random number acquired at the time of the winning prize is determined to be a win for the small hit B. If it is, it will be 5 times. That is, the number of executions of variation display in which the special variation time is selected differs depending on the lottery result of the special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the special symbol lottery result, thereby enhancing the game interest.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the short time state A (reference state) in which the reference variation time (30000 ms) can be selected, an evening background image is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. That is, the first effect is executed). On the other hand, in the short time state B (special state) in which the special variation time (60000 ms) can be selected, the night background image is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 45 (c) (that is, the second effect is executed). ). Therefore, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player which state the player is in. Moreover, the interest improvement effect by these productions can be expected.

8). Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modification, the same components as those of the first form of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first form, and the description thereof is omitted.

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A gaming machine of the second form according to the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the special variation time is selected in the variation display of the special symbol performed after the small hit game is executed. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol indicating the determination result of the small win is selected as the special variation time. That is, the variation time at the time of winning the small hit is set as the special variation time (60000 ms), and the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol indicating the other determination results is set as the reference variation time (30000 ms). Note that the variation time of the special symbol variation display indicating the determination result other than the small winning prize may be selected from a plurality of variation times including the reference variation time. Specifically, the reference variation time is selected at the time of losing, but a variation time other than the reference variation time (for example, 45000 ms) may be selected at the time of winning the big hit.

  In such a configuration, only the variation time at the time of winning the small hit becomes the special variation time. In other words, the special variation time longer than the standard variation time is selected as many times as the number of wins in the high base state, and the duration of the high base state in which two types of big hit games are easily obtained can be extended. It becomes.

  In the case of such a configuration, it is preferable that the variation effect at the time of winning the small hit is performed by displaying the night background image on the display screen 7a so as to suggest that the player is in an advantageous state. In addition, it is preferable to set the small win winning probability so that a plurality of small wins can be expected in the high base state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment described above, when the game control microcomputer 81 stops and displays a special symbol in a special mode (for example, a small hit symbol) indicating a small winning prize in the high base state, the special symbol is displayed. When the variation display time of the special symbol is determined to be the special variation time (60000 ms), and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than the small win, the variation display variation time of the special symbol is the standard variation time (30000 ms). (See FIG. 46). Therefore, the execution frequency of the special symbol variation display in the high base state changes depending on the player's drawing. This means that the duration of the high base state changes depending on the player's pull. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in a high base state in which the two-type big hit game is easily executed.

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In the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the big hit game (first special game) and the small hit game (second special game). On the other hand, in the jackpot game (first special game), the second big prize opening 35 may be opened. Further, the second big prize opening 35 may be opened in the small hit game (second special game).

  In the above embodiment, the special variation time is selected only during the high base state. However, the special variation time may be selected after the small hit game even in the low base state. .

  Further, in the above-described form, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is always determined to be the reference fluctuation time (30000 ms) when the time-short state A is, and the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is always the special fluctuation time (60000 ms) when the time-shortening state B. Although it is configured to be determined, it may be configured such that other variable times can be selected in special cases such as when winning a jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, the special variation time is set to be longer than the reference variation time. However, the special variation time may be a variation time shorter than the reference variation time. In this case, the variation time is shortened when the small win is won, that is, the duration time of the high base state is shortened, and it is difficult to acquire the two-type big hit game during the high base state.

  In the above embodiment, the special pattern variation (special symbol variation display) variation pattern determination table is changed from the standard variation pattern determination table to the special variation pattern determination table in response to the small win winning. In addition, a configuration may be used in which the determination table for the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation is changed. That is, the specific numerical information may be a determination value determined to be a big win. In this case, the jackpot symbol is a special stop symbol. It should be noted that as a jackpot that triggers the change of such a variation pattern determination table, a jackpot that cannot be expected to acquire a large number of prize balls (4R short-time jackpot or so-called sudden jackpot) may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, the high base state end condition is that a special symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined upper limit number of times. It is also possible to win. Specifically, in a configuration in which a falling lottery is performed in software, the random number for falling lottery acquired at the time of winning the start opening may be a predetermined falling determination value. Moreover, if it is the structure (for example, the structure which provided the start prize apparatus which has a fall hole and a non-fall hole) structurally which falls down, it will pass to a fall hole at the time of winning to a start opening. That is, these are also included in the “predetermined end condition resulting from the execution of the symbol variation display” in the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the high base state is terminated when the special symbol variation display is executed 10 times. However, the number of executions of the special symbol variation display as a termination condition of the high base state (predetermined upper limit). The number of times can be arbitrarily changed.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the 2nd entrance hole was made into the big winning opening (2nd big winning opening 35), a starting winning opening may be sufficient. In this case, the second displacement member may not be completely non-intrusive as long as it makes entry into the second entrance more difficult in the second state than in the first state. .

  In the above embodiment, two types of small hits A and small hits B are provided as the types of small hits, but may be one type or three or more types. More specifically, for example, as the types of small hits, small hits A in which the upper limit number of special figure fluctuations using the special variation pattern determination table is set to three, small hits B set to five, and seven times There is a configuration with a small hit C set to. Alternatively, the number of special figure changes in which the special fluctuation pattern determination table is used after the small hit game is not set as a predetermined number, and the time-short state may be terminated.

  In the above embodiment, the special fluctuation time is set to 60000 ms (60 seconds, that is, 1 minute), but can be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be set to 360,000 ms (360 seconds or 6 minutes). In this case, if the upper limit number of special figure fluctuations using the special fluctuation pattern determination table after winning a small hit is set to 5, 30 minutes (6 minutes × 5 fluctuations) after the small hit game is executed, The high base state will continue. Considering the opening probability of the electric Chu 22 in the high base state (the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) and the passing probability of the specific area 39 of the game ball won in the second big prize opening 35, it is almost always 2 types of big hits in 30 minutes It is possible to win games. Therefore, when configured in this way, a big win winning rich effect is performed as a special game effect accompanying the small hit game or a mode effect after the small hit game (an effect controlled to the effect mode according to the game state). May be. The jackpot winning rich effect is an effect that provides a player with a dramatic value equivalent to the so-called jackpot confirmation notification. Examples of the jackpot winning rich effects include an effect of displaying an image of a rainbow background (rainbow background image) on the display screen 7a.

  The special fluctuation time may be set to 1800000 ms (1800 seconds, that is, 30 minutes). If comprised in this way, even if it sets the frequency | count of execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol for which special fluctuation time is selected to 1 time, it becomes possible to perform the above-mentioned jackpot winning rich effect.

  Moreover, in the said form, when 15R time short jackpot was won, it was comprised so that it might be controlled to the time short state which uses execution of 10 special figure changes as termination conditions after a big hit game. On the other hand, it is good also as a structure which provides multiple types of time-shortening hits, and changes the number of time-shortenings given to a player according to the kind of time-shortage winning wins. The number of time reductions is the number of executions of the special figure variation as an end condition of the time reduction state. Specifically, for example, when winning 15R hour junior hit A, the time is controlled to 5 times, and when 15R junior hit B is won, the time is controlled to 20 times. It may be configured. If comprised in this way, since it becomes possible to change the ease of winning a jackpot again according to the kind of winning jackpot, it becomes possible to provide an amusement that is delighted with the winning jackpot type.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the structure which again controls to a time-short state, if the winning jackpot is a 15R time-short hit, even if the jackpot winning succession in a time-short state continues. On the other hand, an upper limit may be set for the number of consecutive times that are controlled to the short-time state after the big hit game. Specifically, for example, when the upper limit is set to 6 times, and the big hit of the seventh consecutive change is won at 15R hourly jackpot, it may be configured to be controlled in a non-time-short state after the jackpot game is executed. Good. If comprised in this way, it will become possible to suppress giving an excessive prize ball with respect to a player.

  Further, in the above embodiment, if a right-handed is made during a non-time-short state, there is a risk that two types of big hits will be won (passage to the specific area 39 will occur). Therefore, when the player is hit right but not in the short-time state or the special game, a warning image may be displayed on the display screen 7a informing that the player should play the game left. In this case, for example, the gate sensor 28a may function as a right-handed detection sensor (that is, a warning image may be displayed based on detection by the gate sensor 28a). May be provided. In addition, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery during the non-short-time state is set to zero so that a winning to the third starting port 21 related to the electric Chu 22 does not occur even if it is right-handed in the non-short-time state. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was comprised so that the fluctuation | variation display of special figure 1 might be performed based on the winning to the 1st start opening 20, and the fluctuation display of special figure 2 might be performed based on the winning to the 2nd start opening 26. . In other words, the special symbols 1 and 2 are used as the special symbols. On the other hand, the same special symbol variation display may be executed when winning at the first starting port 20 and when winning at the second starting port 26. That is, it is good also as a structure which provides only one kind of special symbols. In this case, if the special symbol lottery during the non-time saving state is won and the special symbol variation time becomes long after the small bonus game is executed, smooth progress of the game is hindered. Therefore, it is preferable that the special symbol change time is lengthened after the small hit game is executed only when the small hit is won in the short time state.

  Moreover, when it is set as the structure which provides only one kind of special symbols as mentioned above, you may comprise as a gaming machine which always advances a game by left-handed. Specifically, on the first flow path R1 (see FIG. 1), the first starting port 20, the third starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the gate 28, the first big winning port 30, the first Two major winning openings 35 are provided. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the second start port 26. In addition, it is desirable that the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery during the non-time-short state is zero. In addition, you may comprise as a gaming machine which advances a game by always making a right strike. In this case, the arrangement of the respective devices with respect to the game board 2 in the gaming machine in which the game is always left-handed may be made symmetrical.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern determination table in the non-time reduction state of FIG. 2 and the variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state A of FIG. 2 are different tables, but may be a common table.

  In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (numerical information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 26. Based on the acquired random number, whether or not the jackpot or jackpot, type of jackpot or jackpot, presence of reach, and type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

In the above embodiment, the “predetermined state control condition” in the present invention means winning a time bonus and ending the execution of the jackpot game as the time bonus.
In the present embodiment, the “predetermined end condition resulting from the execution of the symbol variation display” in the present invention means that the special symbol variation display is executed 10 times. Further, in addition to such a short-time end condition, there may be another end condition. In the above embodiment, the big win in the short time state is also one of the end conditions for the short time state.
Further, in the above embodiment, the “predetermined return condition” in the present invention refers to a change in special symbols a predetermined number of times (3 times for small win A win and 5 for small hit B win) after execution of the small hit game. The display is to be executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display apparatus (production means)
21 ... 3rd starting port (1st entrance)
23. Movable member (first displacement member)
26 ... 2nd starting port (3rd entrance)
30 ... First prize winning opening (other entrances)
35 ... 2nd prize opening (2nd entrance)
36 ... Second grand prize winning device (special entry means)
37. Opening / closing member (second displacement member)
39 ... Specific area 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (6)

A first entrance located in a game area where game balls can flow down;
A first displacement member that displaces between a first state in which entry into the first entry port is easier and a second state in which entry into the first entry port is more difficult or impossible than in the first state. When,
A second entrance located in the game area, a first state in which entry into the second entrance is easier, and entry into the second entrance than in the first state is difficult or impossible. A specific entry means having a second displacement member that is displaced to a possible second state, and a specific area through which a game ball that has entered the second entrance can pass;
Based on the establishment of a predetermined state control condition, the entrance rate state control means capable of controlling to the second entrance rate state in which the first displacement member can easily take the first state than the first entrance rate state;
Second displacement member control means for controlling the second displacement member from the second state to the first state based on the ball entering the first ball inlet;
A first special game execution means for executing a first special game advantageous to a player based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area, and a gaming machine comprising:
A third entrance located on the flow path of the game ball toward the first entrance;
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the entrance to the third entrance,
Numerical information determination means for determining whether the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means is predetermined specific numerical information;
A symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the result of the determination by the numerical information determination means through a variable display;
A variation time determining means for determining a variation time of the variation display of the symbol,
The entrance rate state control means terminates the control to the second entrance rate state when a predetermined end condition resulting from the execution of the symbol variation display is satisfied in the second entrance rate state. And
The variation time determining means is at least in the second entrance rate state.
The variation time is calculated based on a reference table that can be selected as a predetermined reference variation time until the symbol is stopped and displayed in a special manner indicating that the specific numerical information is determined by the numerical information determination means. While deciding
Until the predetermined return condition is established after the symbol is stopped and displayed in the special mode, the variation time is determined based on a special table that can be selected as a special variation time different from the reference variation time ,
After the symbol is stopped and displayed in the special mode, another entrance that is different from any of the second entrance or the first to third entrances in an open mode in which it is difficult to enter a game ball. A second special game executing means for executing the second special game to be opened;
The entrance rate state control means controls the gaming state after the execution of the second special game to the same gaming state as before the execution of the second special game,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the change time determination means determines the change time based on the special table after the execution of the second special game. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine, wherein the special variation time is longer than the reference variation time. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined end condition is that the number of executions of the symbol variation display in the second entrance rate state reaches a predetermined upper limit number. A gaming machine according to claim 3 ,
The specific numerical information includes at least first specific numerical information and second specific numerical information,
When the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means is the first specific numerical information, the symbol display means stops and displays the symbol in a first special mode, and is the second specific numerical information In the second special mode, the symbol is stopped and displayed.
When the symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special mode, the variation time determining means sets the predetermined return condition to execute the variation display of the predetermined first execution count, and the second special condition When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode, the variation time based on the special table is determined based on the fact that the variation display of the second number of executions different from the first number of executions has been executed. A gaming machine characterized by what it does. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
A first effect suggesting that the variation time is determined based on the reference table by the variation time determination means in the second entrance rate state, and the special table by the variation time determination means based on the special table A game machine comprising: an effect executing means for executing a second effect that suggests that the variation time is in a special state using predetermined effect means. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The period controlled to the second entrance rate state is a period during which the reference variation time or the special variation time can be selected, and the second displacement member is made to enter the first entrance during that period. The gaming machine is configured to obtain a first special game by putting a game ball into the second entrance and passing through the specific area in the first state.

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