JP6473724B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, for example, a ball type gaming machine of 1 type and 2 types mixed type, an open / close type big winning opening including a V region (specific region) is provided in the gaming region. When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device, it is a one-type big win, and the big winning opening is opened and closed by a predetermined number of rounds, and a big hit game is played. On the other hand, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, a small hit game is performed in which the big winning opening is opened for one round, and if the game ball passes through the V region during this time, two types of big wins will be won. A jackpot game is played in the same manner as the jackpot (see Patent Document 1 below).

JP2014-213121

  However, in the above-mentioned type 1 and type 2 ball and ball game machine, there is only one system of the route that leads to the V region and the V region, so that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is low.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can promote a player's willingness to play with a separate system of the number of V regions and a guide path that leads to the V region.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. The parentheses indicate corresponding elements in the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this.

(1) Start means (left start port 34, right start port 35) capable of entering a game ball;
Lottery means (big hit lottery, S306 in FIG. 12 (special symbol variation start process)) for executing lottery in response to game balls entering the starting means;
When the lottery result by the lottery means is the specific result (small hit game), the variable winning means is such that the game ball can enter as the specific game (small hit game), and the game ball cannot enter Opening and closing means (single wing member 52b) that can be displaced from the closed state into the open state where the ball can enter, a rolling area (the floating area 59) in which the entered game ball can roll, and rolling in the rolling area Variable winning means (second special prize) having at least a specific area (first V area 63, second V area 73) through which the game ball can pass and a non-specific area (first loss area 62, second loss area 72) Variable winning device 52),
Special game control means for executing and controlling a special game (game per V) advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the specific area;
A gaming machine equipped with
In the specific area,
A first specific area (first V area 63) and a second specific area (second V area 73) different from the first specific area;
In the rolling region,
A first guiding path (first guiding path 56a, rotating body route) capable of guiding the game ball to the first specific area;
And a second guiding path (second guiding path 56b, high-speed route) capable of guiding the game ball to the second specific area,
Distributing means (high and low distributing member 57) for distributing game balls to the first guide path or the second guide path is provided,
The game balls distributed to the first guide path pass through the first specific area or non-specific area (first loss area 62) and are discharged out of the gaming machine.
The game balls distributed to the second guide path pass through the second specific area or non-specific area (second loss area 72) and are discharged out of the gaming machine.
The game balls allocated to the first guide path pass through the first specific area (about ½), and the game balls distributed to the second guide path pass through the second specific area. Configured to be higher than the passing rate (about 1 / 8.8),
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(2) The first guiding path includes a first inhibiting means (rotating body accessory 61, rotating body route, rotating body route, which inhibits the passage of the game ball to the first specific area in a portion before reaching the first specific area. A storage portion 58), the first predetermined period is not inhibited by the first inhibiting means,
The second guiding path is provided with second inhibition means (high-speed route, VOUT distribution member 65) that inhibits the passage of the game ball to the second specific area in a portion before reaching the second specific area, A predetermined period is configured not to be inhibited by the second inhibiting means,
By making the first predetermined period longer than the second predetermined period, the passage rate for the first specific region is made higher than the passage rate for the second specific region,
The gaming machine according to (1) above, characterized in that.
(3) The time that the game ball stays on the first taxiway is configured to be longer than the time that the game ball stays on the second taxiway.
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above, wherein
(4) The first guiding path is provided with a stopping means (storage part 58) for stopping the rolling game ball.
By not providing the stopping means in the second taxiway,
The time that the game ball stays in the first taxiway is configured to be longer than the time that the game ball stays in the second taxiway.
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, wherein
(5) game control means that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of game states including a first game state (normal state) and a second game state (short-time state);
The ratio at which the game balls that have entered the variable winning means are distributed to the first guide path is different between the first game state and the second game state.
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, wherein
(6) The starter includes a first starter (left starter 34) and a second starter (right starter 35),
The lottery means
A first lottery means for executing a first lottery (a jackpot lottery with respect to the special symbol 1) triggered by entering the first starting means;
And a second lottery means for executing a second lottery (a big hit lottery with respect to the special symbol 2) triggered by entering the second starting means,
The second lottery is more likely to be the specific result than the first lottery (1430/65536 <65282/65536),
In the case of the specific result by the first lottery means (18/100) and the case of the specific result by the second lottery means, the proportion of game balls that have entered the variable winning means is distributed to the first taxiway (15/100) and different
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, wherein
(7) display means (liquid crystal display device 36) capable of displaying information related to the game;
Display control means (production control unit 24) for controlling display by the display means,
The display control means includes
In the first gaming state (normal state), when the lottery result by the first lottery means (big lottery for special symbol 1) is the specific result (small hit), the fact that the specific result is displayed is displayed. It is possible to control either one display pattern (a small hit effect at 1 or 2 per small hit) or a second display pattern (notice a small hit per 7 hit) that does not notify the specific result. Yes,
In the case of the second display pattern, the distribution ratio to the second taxiway (high speed route) is higher than the distribution ratio to the first taxiway (rotator route) in the case of the first display pattern. To be,
The gaming machine according to (6) above, wherein

  According to the present invention, it is possible to promote game motivation for a player.

It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the bullet ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the front side of the game board of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of the various members in the right big prize opening of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of the various members in the right big prize opening of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the motion of the game ball which idles the game area | region in the right big prize opening of the bullet ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game flow of the outline of the game form in the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game flow at the time of winning a small hit about the normal state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game flow at the time of winning a small hit about the short time state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart used for description of occurrence of V winning in the opening and closing operation game at the time of winning 1 or 2 small hits according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart used for explanation of occurrence of V winning in the opening / closing operation game at the time of winning 7 small hits according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart used for explanation of occurrence of V winning in the opening / closing operation game at the time of winning 3 small hits according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart used for explanation of occurrence of V winning in the opening and closing operation game at the time of winning 4 to 6 small hits according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side main process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side timer interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory management process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process according to special electric accessory operation | movement status in FIG. 14A. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side main process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side timer interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot classification transfer destination game state table of the special figure 1 side and the special figure 2 side which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special prize type side destination game state table at the time of V winning at the time of special figure 1 side and special figure 2 side concerning one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big prize opening / closing setting table at the time of the big hit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big prize opening / closing setting table at the time of the small hit based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the performance of the normal symbol display apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the performance of the ordinary electric accessory concerning one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the performance of the special symbol display apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the performance of the special electric accessory and one accessory continuous action | operation apparatus which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the element in connection with V winning a prize in the right big prize opening which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and its operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the fixed display time table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the fluctuation | variation pattern at the time of winning the small hit based on one Embodiment of this invention, and the opening / closing operation | movement game mode of a right big prize opening at the time of the start of the fluctuation | variation. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the opening period of the right big winning opening about the small hit 3 and the small hits 4-6 in the short-time state based on one Embodiment of this invention, and the launch timing (strategy hit) of a game ball. It is a figure which shows the outline about the opening period of the right big prize opening about the small hit 3 and the small hits 4-6 in the time-short state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the outline about the opening period of the right big prize opening about the small hit 3 and the small hits 4-6 in the time-short state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hit production table selection table in the normal state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hit production table selection table in the time-short state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main winning effect scenarios defined in the winning effect table in the normal state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main hit production | presentation scenarios defined in the hit production table in the time-short state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation flow of the hitting effect mode (The effect during a small hit, the effect during V hits) at the time of the small hit winning in the normal state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation flow of the hit state production | presentation aspect (due to small hit, production during V hit) at the time of the small hit winning in the short time state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation flow of the hit performance effect mode (big hit effect, small hit effect, V hit effect) at the time of the big hit winning in the normal state and the small hit winning according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the decoration symbol about the period before and after the fixed display of the special symbol at the time of the small hit winning at the time reduction state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows another example of a display of the decoration symbol in the small hit game of FIG.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<1. Outline of configuration: FIGS. 1 to 4>
First, with reference to FIG. 1, the structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. A pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a frame-shaped front frame 2 attached to the front surface of an outer frame 4 so that it can be opened and closed, and a game board 3 in a game board storage frame (not shown) attached to the back surface of the front frame 2. (See FIG. 2) is attached, and the game area 3a formed on the surface of the game board 3 is faced to the opening of the front frame 2. A glass door 6 supporting a transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 3a.

  A front operation panel 7 pivotally supported by the front frame 2 is provided below the glass door 6. The front operation panel 7 is provided with an upper tray unit 8, and the upper tray unit 8 is formed with an upper tray 9 for storing discharged game balls.

  The upper tray unit 8 includes a ball removal button 14 for removing the game balls stored in the upper tray 9 below the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a game ball lending device (not shown) on the pachinko hall island facility side. On the other hand, a ball lending button 11 for requesting payout of a game ball and a card return button 12 for requesting return of a valuable medium inserted in the game ball lending device are provided. The upper tray unit 8 is configured to be operable by the player, and is provided with a “frame effect button 13 (manual operation means)” for changing the effect in accordance with the operation.

  A firing operation handle 15 for operating the firing device 32 (see FIG. 5) is provided on the right end side of the front operation panel 7. Speakers 46 that produce sound effects (sound effects) by sound are provided on both sides of the upper part of the front frame 2 and above the firing operation handle 15. In addition, a plurality of decorative lamps 45 incorporating a full-color LED that produces a light effect by decoration of light are provided at appropriate positions on the glass door 6.

(1-1. Game board: Fig. 2)
The game board 3 shown in FIG. 2 has a ball guide rail 5 composed of two outer and inner guide rails 5 a and 5 b for guiding a launched game ball, which is annularly mounted as a board surface partition member, and is surrounded by the ball guide rail 5. The substantially circular area is a game area 3a, and the four corners are non-game areas. In this non-game area, a left corner ornament 33a and a right corner ornament 33b are provided on the front surface of the decorative board 33.

  A liquid crystal display device (LCD) 36 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 3a. The liquid crystal display device 36 has a plurality of types of decorative symbols (for example, a left symbol (corresponding to the left display area), a middle symbol (corresponding to the middle display area), a right symbol (right display area) under the control of the effect control unit 24 described later. Corresponding)), various effects including the variable display and the stop display are displayed as images.

  Further, a center ornament 48 is provided in the game area 3a so as to surround the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 36 in a distant manner. A play area through which a game ball can pass is formed between the upper surface of the center ornament 48 and the ball guide rail 5, and the game ball driven into the upper side of the game area 3a by the launching device 32 is a game ball. Depending on the launching strength or stroke length of the center ornament body 48, the center ornament body 48 is distributed to the left and right so as to flow down either the left flow path 3b on the left side of the center ornament body 48 or the right flow path 3c on the right side. It has become. The center decoration body 48 is provided with a plurality of panel decoration LEDs 33c that provide a light effect at appropriate positions.

  In the area of the game board 3, one or more configured to be able to operate in a predetermined operation mode in a hit game or a symbol variation display game at a position that does not interfere with the flow of the game ball, and to produce a visual effect. Various types of movable body accessories (not shown) are provided.

  In addition, the non-game area near the upper right edge (upper right corner) of the game board 3 is a function display section, and a 7-segment display (with dots) is connected to the left start port 34 (for the first special symbol) and the right start. A first special symbol display device 38a (first special symbol display device: first special symbol display means) and a second special symbol display which are arranged side by side in correspondence with the mouth 35 (for the second special symbol). A device 38b (second special symbol display device: second special symbol display means) is provided. In the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, the special symbol variation display game is executed by the variation display operation of the “special symbol” expressed by 7 segments. Note that the liquid crystal display device 36 described above displays the decorative symbol by image in a synchronized manner with the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b in time. A display game is to be executed.

  The various function display units are provided with a normal symbol display device 39a (normal symbol display means) in which a plurality (two in this embodiment) of LEDs are arranged. In the normal symbol display device 39a, a normal symbol variation display game is executed by a normal symbol variation display operation represented by two LEDs. For example, as a variable display operation, a normal symbol by LED repeatedly turns on and off alternately in a seesaw manner, and stops in a state where either side is lit, thereby determining whether or not the normal symbol variable display game is successful. Yes.

  The left flow path 3b on the left side of the center ornament 48 is provided with a left start port 34 (first special symbol start port: first start means), in which detection for detecting the passage of a game ball is detected. A sensor 34a (left starting port sensor 34a: see FIG. 5) is formed. The right flow path 3c on the right side of the center ornament body 48 is provided with a normal variation winning device 41 having a right starting port 35 (second special symbol starting port: second starting means) in the downstream portion. Inside, a detection sensor 35a (right start port sensor 35a: see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball is formed.

  The left start port 34 starts a variable display operation of a first special symbol (hereinafter, the first special symbol is referred to as “special symbol 1”, and in some cases, “special symbol 1”) in the special symbol display device 38a. It is a prize winning port according to conditions, and is configured as a “winning rate fixed type winning device” that does not have a starting port opening / closing means (means for opening or expanding the starting port). In the case of the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 3b by the action of the drop direction changing member (game nail, windmill 44, etc.) in the game area 3a is easy to enter (win). On the other hand, the game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 3c has a configuration in which entry is difficult or impossible.

  The normal variation winning device 41 is configured as a “winning rate variation type winning device” capable of changing the winning rate of the game ball at the starting port by the starting port opening / closing means. Specifically, the right starting port 35 is provided with an opening / closing lid 47 that can be opened or enlarged, and when the opening / closing lid 47 protrudes forward, a game ball can easily enter. The open / close lid 47 protrudes a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when the normal symbol variation display game is won.

  The lower starting opening 35 of the normal variable winning device 41 is a second special symbol in the special symbol display device 38b (hereinafter, the second special symbol is referred to as “special symbol 2”, and in some cases, “special symbol 2”). The winning area of the right start port 35 is an open state (easy to win a prize) according to the operating state (actuation or non-operation) of the opening / closing lid 47. State) (FIG. 3A), and the open state is converted to a closed state (difficult to win state) that makes it difficult or impossible to win (FIG. 3B). In the present embodiment, when the open / close lid 47 is inactive, a closed state (a state in which no winning is possible) in which the winning to the right start port 35 is impossible is maintained.

  In addition, an appropriate number of general winning ports 43 are provided on both sides of the normal variable winning device 41, and a general winning port sensor 43a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of a game ball is formed in each of them. ing.

  Below the normal variable winning device 41 (right start port 35), the special variable winning device 42 (first first prize winning device 42) configured such that the lower large winning port 40 (first large winning port) can be opened or expanded by the open door 42b. A special variable winning device) is provided, and a lower large winning port sensor 42a (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball is formed therein.

  Further, a normal symbol start opening 37 including a passing gate (specific passing area) through which a game ball can pass is provided diagonally right above the normal variation winning device 41, that is, above the middle portion of the right flow path 3c. . The normal symbol starting port 37 (third starting means) is a winning port related to a normal symbol variation display operation in the normal symbol display device 39a, and a normal symbol starting port for detecting a passing game ball is provided therein. A sensor 37a (see FIG. 5) is formed. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol start port 37 is formed only on the right flow path 3c side, and is not formed on the left flow path 3b side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be formed only in the left flow path 3b, or may be formed in each of both flow paths.

  In the middle of the path from the normal symbol start port 37 to the normal variation winning device 41 in the right flow path 3c, the right-side large member 52b is configured to be rotatable about the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an axial direction. A special variable winning device 52 (second special variable winning device) configured to be able to open or expand the winning port 50 (second large winning port) is provided, and the right large winning port 50 is provided therein. A right big prize opening sensor 52a (SW1) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball, a play area 59, and the like are formed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the various winning holes provided in the gaming area 3a, if there is a winning in a winning opening other than the normal symbol start opening 37, it is promised for each winning opening. The number of winning balls per winning ball is paid out from the gaming ball payout device 19 (see FIG. 5). For example, three left starting ports 34, one right starting port 35, eight lower major winning ports 40, fifteen large right winning ports 50, and five general winning ports 43 are paid out. Note that the game balls that have not won each winning opening are discharged from the gaming area 3 a through the out opening 49. Here, “winning” is not a structure in which a winning opening takes a game ball inside, or a winning opening takes a gaming ball inside, but a winning opening made of a pass-through gate (for example, a normal symbol start opening 37). ) Means that the game ball passes through the gate. Actually, when a game ball is detected by each winning detection switch formed for each winning opening, a “winning” is entered in the winning opening. Are treated as if they occurred. The game ball related to the winning is also referred to as “winning ball”. In the present specification, for convenience of explanation, unless otherwise specified, not only when a game ball is detected by the winning detection switch, but also when a game ball enters the winning opening, Sometimes called.

(1-2. Large-award winning opening area: FIGS. 3A to 3B, FIG. 4)
As shown in FIG. 2, a guiding path 56 that guides the game ball to the play area 59 is opened in the right big prize opening 50, and is opened and closed by a single wing member 52b. The single feather-shaped member 52b is controlled to be switched between a “closed position” (see FIGS. 2 and 3A) for closing the right big prize opening 50 and an “open position” (see FIG. 3B) for opening the right big prize opening 50. . The single wing member 52b is normally in the “closed position”, but when it is driven by a solenoid to rotate and displace to the “open position”, the single sphere member 52b enters the right big prize opening 50 and guides it. Guided to the path 56 and detected by the sensor SW1.

  The guide path 56 is branched into two game ball routes at a first branch point downstream thereof. One is that a game ball that has been entered is turned into a rotary first V lottery object 60 (first rotating body accessory 61, first loss area 62 (first non-specific area), first V area 63 (first specific area). "Rotating body" which dynamically determines whether or not "V winning (first V winning)" through which a game ball passes through the first V area 63 by a rotating body accessory is led to the first guiding path 56a leading to the area)) Route "(V chance route 1) is formed. In addition, the “rotating body route” is also referred to as a “low speed route” in the sense that it takes time to determine whether or not a V winning can be achieved by passing a game ball through the rotating object 61. The other one is that the game balls that have entered are transferred to the fixed second V lottery 64 (fixed second loss area 72 (second non-specific area), second V area 73 (second specific area)). The second guiding path 56b that leads to “V winning (in which the game ball passes through the second V region 73 only by whether the game ball passes through the fixed second loss region 72 or the second V region 73” A “high-speed route” (V chance route 2) for determining whether or not the “second V prize” is possible at high speed is formed. Further, the second guiding path 56b is also referred to as a “non-rotating body route” in the sense that it is determined statically whether or not a V winning is possible, without using a rotating body accessory.

  At the first branch point of the guide path 56, an operation of alternately switching the rotating body route (V chance route 1) and the high speed route (non-rotating body route: V chance route 2) in a predetermined time interval pattern is performed for a predetermined time. A projecting and retracting type high / low sorting member 57 is provided for the length, and the high / low sorting member 57 distributes the winning ball to either the first guide path 56a or the second guide path 56b. The above-described high / low distribution member 57 distributes the game balls to either a route with a relatively high V winning rate (rotating body route) or a route with a relatively low V winning rate (non-rotating body route). It also acts as a “high and low distribution valve”.

  In the case of this embodiment, the high / low sorting member 57 (first sorting plate) is provided so as to be insertable / removable into / from the guide path 56, and is controlled by the high / low sorting member solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 4) managed by the main control unit 20. Driven. When the high / low sorting member 57 is in the insertion position (protruding position) (see FIG. 3B), the second guiding path 56b is closed and the rotating body route (V chance route 1) for guiding the game ball to the first guiding path 56a. Is formed. When the high / low sorting member 57 is in the extraction position (retracted position) (see FIG. 3A), the first guide path 56a is closed and the second guide path 56b is opened, and the high-speed route (non-rotating body route: V chance route 2) is formed. In order to make it possible to confirm that this positional relationship is correctly maintained, the current switching position of the high / low sorting member 57 is detected by the high / low sorting member position sensor SW11 (see FIG. 4), and the switching position detection signal is effect control. Input to the unit 24.

  First, the rotating body route (V chance route 1) will be described. The game ball that has entered the first guide passage 56a is detected by the sensor SW7 and used to generate an effect. The first guide passage 56a includes a first guide upstream passage 66, a first guide downstream passage 56c, and a storage portion 58. The storage portion 58 is provided as a flow path portion that connects the first guide upstream passage 66 and the first guide downstream passage 56c in the depth direction of the game board (see FIG. 4), and in front of the game board depth direction. The storage member 58a is arranged to be moved up and down by a storage member solenoid SOL3. When the storage member 58a is in the raised position, the storage unit 58 is in a closed position (see FIG. 3A) that prevents the game ball from flowing down and holds only one game ball in the storage unit 58, and is in the lowered position. Is an open position (see FIG. 3B) that allows the game ball to flow down from the reservoir 58. In a state where the storage member 58a is in the closed position, only one game ball guided through the first guide upstream passage 66 is stored in the storage unit 58. The raising / lowering position of the storage member 58a is detected by the storage plate position sensor SW13 (see FIG. 4) and input to the effect control unit 24.

  When one game ball is already stored in the storage unit 58, the game ball guided to the first guiding upstream passage 66 after that is not stored in the storage unit 58 but on the rear side of the storage unit 58. It is guided to the provided discharge port 58b (non-specific region to be lost) (see FIG. 4). Thereby, two or more game balls are not sent to the 1st guidance downstream passage 56c (3rd guidance way). The game ball sent to the discharge port 58b is discharged from the fourth guide path 56d including the discharge port 58b and detected by the discharge port sensor SW4 (see FIG. 4). It should be noted that the storage unit 58 only needs to have a stopping or storing function that keeps the game ball in a predetermined position or a predetermined region regardless of whether the game ball is stationary or moving.

  A crone 67 is disposed at the lower end of the first guide passage 56a, that is, the most downstream portion of the first guide downstream passage 56c. The game ball that has flowed down through the first guiding downstream passage 56 c is sent to the croon 67 and falls downward from an opening 67 a formed in the clune 67.

  Below the opening 67a of the cruel 67, a rotating body accessory 61 constituting the first V lottery accessory 60 is arranged. The rotating body accessory 61 includes an inner rotating body 61a in the center and has a structure in which the outer periphery is surrounded by an outer rotating body 61b. The inner rotating body 61a and the outer rotating body 61b are independently motors M1 and M2. (See FIG. 5). The rotational position of the rotating body accessory 61 is detected by a rotating body position sensor (encoder) (see FIG. 5), and the position detection signal is input to the main control unit 20.

  The outer rotating body 61b is provided with four first loss regions 62 and four first V regions 63. The game ball that has fallen from the cron 67 to the rotating object 61 passes through the first loss area 62 of the sixth guide path 56f or the first V area 63 of the sixth guide path 56e with a predetermined probability (see FIG. 5). . The game ball that has passed through the first loss area 62 is detected by the first loss area sensor SW3 (see FIG. 4) provided in the sixth guide path 56f, and the game ball that has passed through the first V area 63 is It is detected by a first V region sensor SW2 (see FIG. 4) provided at 56e. In the case of the present embodiment, it passes through the first loss region 62 at a rate of 4/8 and becomes a loss, passes through the first V region 63 at a rate of 4/8 and becomes a V prize (first V winning rate 1/2) ).

  Next, the high speed route (non-rotating body route: V chance route 2) will be described. A seventh guide path 56g and an eighth guide path 56h are branched from the second guide path 56b (see FIG. 4). Among these, the second V region 73 is provided in the middle of the seventh guide path 56g, and the second loss region 72 is provided in the middle of the eighth guide path 56h. The second loss area 72 and the second V area 73 are provided side by side. Above the second V area 73, the seventh guide path 56g can be closed and the eighth guide path 56h can be opened. VOUT distribution member 65 (second distribution plate) is provided. The position of the VOUT distribution member 65 is detected by a VOUT distribution member position switch SW12 (see FIG. 4). The VOUT distribution member position switch SW12 is connected to the main control unit 20.

  In the case of this embodiment, the VOUT distribution member 65 is provided so as to be insertable / removable in the second guide passage 56b, and is driven by a VOUT distribution member solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 4) managed by the main control unit 20. When the VOUT distribution member 65 is in the insertion position (projection position) (see FIG. 3B), the VOUT distribution member 65 closes the second V area 73 and opens the second loss area 72, so that the game ball is in the second loss area. Pass through 72. The game ball that has passed through the second loss area 72 is detected by the second loss area sensor SW6 (see FIG. 4). When the VOUT distributing member 65 is in the extraction position (retracted position) (see FIG. 3A), the second loss area 72 is closed and the second V area 73 is opened, and the game ball passes through the second V area 73. To do. The game ball that has passed through the second V area 73 is detected by the second V area sensor SW5 (see FIG. 4) and input to the main control unit 20 as a V winning signal. In the case of the present embodiment, the game balls are distributed and controlled in the second V region 73 according to the opening timing and opening time of the single wing member 52b and the operation pattern of the VOUT distributing member 65 during the opening period of the high and low distributing member 57. Whether or not to go is determined, and the probability of winning a V prize as a whole (second V winning rate) is set to be about 1 / 8.8.

(1-3. Right-handed advantageous configuration under specific conditions)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player aims the launch position on the special variable prize winning device 42, 52 side (when the game ball is aimed so as to pass the right flow path 3c), the left The game ball is difficult to be guided to the start port 34 side or is not guided. Therefore, when the game ball is aimed so as to pass through the right flow down path 3c, it is difficult or impossible to win the respective start openings 34 and 35 unless the open / close lid 47 of the normal variable winning device 41 is operated. It has come to be.

  The right starting port 35 makes it difficult or impossible to win a game ball from the left flow down path 3b (in this embodiment, it is impossible to win). As for the right start port 35, if the open / close lid 47 of the normal variation winning device 41 is open (start port open state), it is possible to win a game ball from the left flow path 3b. 47 is configured to operate in an opening / closing pattern that is more advantageous than the normal state when it is in a short-time state to be described later.

  As for the left starting port 34, it is difficult or impossible to win a game ball from the right flow down path 3c (in this embodiment, it is impossible to win). That is, the arrangement of the game nail and other game parts in the game area 3a can guide the game ball flowing down the left flow path 3b to the left starting port 34, but the right flow path 3c About the game ball which has flowed down, it arrange | positions so that this may be difficult to guide to the left starting port 34, or it may not guide | invade.

  Therefore, in the case of the present embodiment, as to how the player should play, it will be advantageous for the game ball to pass the left flow path 3b if the current gaming state is the normal state. “Left-handed”, which sets the aim, is advantageous, and “right-handed”, which sets the aim so that the game ball passes through the right flow path 3c, is advantageous in the case of a short time state described later.

  Further, the right major winning opening 50 and the lower major winning opening 40 belong only to the right flow path 3c, and only the game balls from the right flow path 3c can win.

  Therefore, in the case of this embodiment, when the winning means described above belongs to which of the left and right flow paths, that is, whether the game ball flowing down the left flow path 3b or the right flow path 3c can be won, the left Winning means such as the left starting port 34 and the general winning port 43 belong to the downstream flow path 3b, and the right starting port 35, the normal symbol starting port 37, the right large winning port 50, and the lower large winning port are included in the right downstream path 3c. For example, 40 winning means belong.

  It should be noted that any one of the left and right flow paths to which each winning means belongs can be freely changed as long as the effect of the present invention is achieved. For example, the lower large winning opening 40 may be configured to be able to win from any one of the left flow path 3b and the right flow path 3c, that is, the right flow path. Similarly, at least any one of the left starting port 34, the right starting port 35, the normal symbol starting port 37, and the right big winning port 50 is configured to belong to both the left flow path 3b and the right flow path 3c. May be. However, since the opening / closing lid 47 of the right start port 35 has an operating condition for the passage (winning) of the game ball to the normal symbol start port 37, the open / close lid 47 is substantially on the flow path side to which the normal symbol start port 37 belongs. It can be said to belong. In addition, as described above, when the winning means is configured as “belonging to both the left flow path 3b and the right flow path 3c”, for example, a game ball from one of the left flow paths 3b is easy to win, The game ball from the right flow path 3c may be formed so as to be difficult to win, and may substantially be configured to belong to the one left flow path 3b.

<2. Control device: Fig. 5>
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a control device that controls the game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a control block diagram showing an outline of the control device.

  The control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment receives an effect control command from the main control unit (main control board) 20 and the main control unit 20 that is responsible for overall game operation control, and receives images, light, and sound. A production control unit (production control board, liquid crystal control board) 24 for overall control of production operation control (production appearance control for production means), a payout control board 29 for performing prize ball payout control, and an external power supply ( A power supply board 31 that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine from a not-shown device is mainly configured. In addition, a liquid crystal display device 36 as an image display device is connected to the effect control unit 24. In FIG. 5, the power supply route is omitted.

(2-1. Main control unit 20)
The main control unit 20 includes a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 201 (main control CPU) and a ROM 202 (main control) storing various data necessary for game operation control in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure. ROM) and a RAM 203 (main control RAM) functioning as a work area and a buffer memory are mounted, and a microcomputer (Z80 system equivalent) is configured as a whole.

  Although not shown, the main control unit 20 gives an interrupt signal to the CTC and the CPU that give the Z80 system a periodic interrupt, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) having a constant period, and a time measurement function. It also includes an interrupt controller circuit that exhibits an interrupt enable / disable function such as a timer interrupt, and a counter circuit (16-bit counter) for generating random numbers within a certain range in hardware. The CPU 201 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as a random number value for internal lottery (a big hit determination random number), and the random value is used for the big hit lottery. Use. The internal lottery random number is obtained by adding a soft random number value generated by an appropriate software process and a hard random number value in order to prevent a go-to action such as hitting a hit.

  The main control unit 20 detects the passage of the left starting port sensor 34a for detecting a winning at the left starting port 34, the right starting port sensor 35a for detecting a winning at the right starting port 35, and the normal symbol starting port 37. Normal symbol start opening sensor 37a, lower large winning opening sensor 42a for detecting winning in the lower large winning opening 40, right large winning opening sensor 52a (SW1) for detecting winning in the right large winning opening 50, general winning opening 43 A general prize opening sensor 43a for detecting a prize, a fraud detection sensor 99 (vibration sensor, magnetic sensor) for detecting fraud against the pachinko machine 1, and various sensors (sensors SW2 to SW6) in the play area 59. Connected, the main control unit 20 can receive detection signals from these.

  Further, the main control unit 20 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 41c for controlling opening / closing of the opening / closing lid 47 of the right start opening 35, and a large winning opening solenoid 42c for controlling opening / closing of the open door 42b of the lower large winning opening 40, A large winning opening solenoid 52c for controlling the opening and closing of the single feather member 52b of the right large winning opening 50, each solenoid (solenoids SOL1 to SOL3) in the idle area 59, motors M1 and M2 of the V lottery accessory 60, etc. are connected. The main control unit 20 can transmit control signals for controlling them.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to a first special symbol display device 38a and a second special symbol display device 38b, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of the special symbol. Yes. The main control unit 20 is connected to a normal symbol display device 39a, and can transmit a control signal for display control of the normal symbol.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to a frame external concentrated terminal board 21, and the main control unit 20 is connected to the hall computer HC provided outside the gaming machine via the frame external concentrated terminal board 21. Predetermined game information (for example, jackpot information, prize ball number information, symbol variation display game execution information, etc.) can be transmitted. The hall computer HC monitors the game information from the main control unit 20 and comprehensively manages the operating status of the pachinko hall gaming machines.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to a payout control board (payout control part) 29. The payout control board 29 is connected to a launch control board (launch control part) 28 for controlling the launching device 32, and a game ball payout. Is connected to a game ball payout device (game ball payout means) 19. The main control unit 20 can send a payout control command (a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls) to the payout control board 29. The main role of the payout control board 29 is to receive a payout control command from the main control unit 20, award ball payout control of the game ball payout device 19 based on the payout control command, and transmission of a payout state signal to the main control unit 20. Etc. Based on the payout state signal, the main control unit 20 monitors whether or not the function of the game ball payout device 19 is normal (whether a clogged ball or a shortage of prize balls has occurred).

  The payout control board 29 can transmit a firing control signal to the firing control board 28. The launch control board 28 controls energization to a launch solenoid (not shown) provided in the launch device 32 based on the launch control signal, and realizes a game ball launch operation by operating the launch operation handle 15. .

  The main control unit 20 can transmit various effect control commands including information related to the special symbol variation display game and information related to errors to the effect control unit 24 according to the processing state. However, in order to prevent the goto action, the main control unit 20 only transmits a signal to the effect control unit 24, and has a one-way communication configuration in which a signal from the effect control unit 24 cannot be received. .

(2-3. Production control unit 24)
The effect control unit 24 includes a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 241 (effect control CPU), a ROM 242 (effect control ROM) that stores effect data required for effect control processing, and a RAM 243 (function control buffer ROM) that functions as a work area and buffer memory. In addition, the microcomputer includes a production control RAM), an interrupt controller circuit having a sound source IC, a timer interrupt / interrupt disable function, and a counter circuit for generating random numbers in hardware. Is provided.

  The main roles of the production control unit 24 are reception of production control commands from the main control unit 20, selection of production based on production control commands, image display control of the liquid crystal display device 36, sound control of the speaker 46, decorative lamps. For example, light emission control of a production LED including 45, operation control of a movable body accessory, and the like.

  The effect control unit 24 includes a display control unit (not shown) that controls the display control of the liquid crystal display device 36. The display control unit includes a VDP that controls overall image output processing such as image expansion processing and image drawing, an image ROM that stores image data (effect image data) on which the VDP performs image expansion processing, and VDP expands VRAM for temporarily storing the image data, a liquid crystal control CPU for outputting control data necessary for the VDP to perform display control, a program describing the display control operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU, and necessary for the display control A liquid crystal control ROM that stores various data and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area and a buffer memory are mainly configured.

  In addition, the production control unit 24 performs a light production, a sound production, and a movable body production using a movable body, so that the light display control unit for the light display device 45a including the decoration lamp 45 and the production LED disposed in a proper place, a speaker 46, and the like. Including a sound control unit (sound source LSI) for the sound generating device 46a, a drive control unit (motor drive circuit) for the movable body accessory motor for operating the movable body accessory, and the like. The effect control unit 24 can transmit control signals related to the effect means to these control units.

  In addition, the effect control unit 24 is connected to the frame effect button 13, and the effect control unit 24 can receive an operation detection signal from the frame effect button 13. Further, the effect control unit 24 is connected to a high / low sorting member position sensor SW11 and can receive the switching position detection signal.

  The production control unit 24 determines the production content (production pattern) to appear based on the “production control command” sent from the main control unit 20 according to the progress state of the process related to the game, and the decided production content. In accordance with the above, various rendering means are controlled. Thereby, the display of the effect image (image display effect) by the liquid crystal display device 36 corresponding to the effect pattern, the reproduction of the sound from the speaker 46 (sound effect), and the lighting and blinking drive of the decoration lamp 45 and the effect LED (light effect). Is realized, and various production patterns are developed in time series, so that a desired production can appear. The effect control command has a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and a 2-byte structure consisting of a 1-byte event (EVENT), and the contents related to the processing state (for example, information for specifying an effect) and functions. Defined.

<3. Outline of operation>
Next, a gaming operation related to the pachinko gaming machine 1 using the control device of FIG. 5 will be described.

(3-1. Special symbol variation display game, decorative symbol variation display game: FIGS. 22 and 23)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, based on a predetermined start condition, specifically, the game ball enters (wins) the game ball into the left start port 34 or the right start port 35, the main control unit 20 The “big hit lottery” is performed by random number lottery. Based on the lottery result, the main control unit 20 displays the special symbols 1 and 2 on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b in a variable manner to start the special symbol variation display game. Derived and displayed on the device, thereby ending the special symbol variation display game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the left starting port 34 and the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the right starting port 35 are performed separately and independently. For this reason, the big hit lottery result for the left start port 34 is derived on the special symbol display device 38a side, and the big hit lottery result for the right start port 35 is derived on the special symbol display device 38b side. Specifically, on the side of the special symbol display device 38a, on the condition that a game ball has entered the left starting port 34, the special symbol 1 is variably displayed and the first special symbol variation display game is started. On the other hand, on the special symbol display device 38b side, on the condition that a game ball has entered the right start opening 35, the special symbol 2 is displayed in a variable manner and the second special symbol variation display game is started. ing. Then, when the special symbol variation display game in the special symbol display device 38a or the special symbol display device 38b is started, if the big win lottery result is “big hit” after the predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the predetermined “big hit” is given. If the lottery lottery result is “Small Win”, the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed in the predetermined “Small Win” mode. Thus, the game result (big hit lottery result) is derived and displayed.

  In the present specification, for convenience of explanation, the first special symbol variation display game on the special symbol display device 38a side is referred to as "special symbol variation display game 1", and the second special symbol display device 38b side second This special symbol variation display game is referred to as “special symbol variation display game 2”. Unless otherwise required, “special symbol 1” and “special symbol 2” are simply referred to as “special symbols” (sometimes abbreviated as “special symbol”), and “special symbol variation display game 1” and “special symbol” The symbol variation display game 2 ”may be simply referred to as a“ special symbol variation display game ”.

  In addition, when the above-described special symbol variation display game is started, the decorative symbol variation display game is started by variably displaying the decorative symbol (proactive game symbol) on the liquid crystal display device 36. Various developments are developed. When the special symbol variation display game ends, the decorative symbol variation display game also ends, the special symbol display device reflects a predetermined special symbol indicating the jackpot lottery result, and the liquid crystal display device 36 reflects the jackpot lottery result. Decorative symbols are derived and displayed. In other words, the result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected and displayed by the stunning ornamental symbol variation display game including the decorative symbol variation display operation.

  Therefore, for example, when the result of the special symbol fluctuation display game (the result of the big hit lottery) is “big hit” or “small hit”, the decoration reflecting the result is developed in the decorative symbol fluctuation display game. In the special symbol display device, a display mode in which the special symbol indicates a big hit or a small hit (for example, “7” if the 7-segment of the special symbol display device is a big hit, “7. 7 ′) ”or the like), the liquid crystal display device 36 displays“ big hit ”or“ small hit ”as the decorative pattern in the“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”display areas. Reflected display modes (for example, “7”, “7”, “7” if the three decorative symbols in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” display areas are big hits, and “3” if they are small hits. ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”, etc.).

  When the “big hit” or “small win” is reached, specifically, the special symbol variation display game ends, and the decorative symbol variation display game ends accordingly. As a result, the “big hit” or “small bonus” After the symbol form of “” is derived and displayed, the big hit game corresponding to the big hit type won this time or the small hit game corresponding to the small hit type is executed as the special game state. In addition, when a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50 during the small hit game and the game ball passes through the V areas 63 and 73 formed in the game area 59 (ball game space) (“V prize”). ) Occurs, a special hit (per V) is generated, and a hit game (game per V) corresponding to the per V is executed. The details of the hit games (big hit games, small hit games, games per V) corresponding to various big hits, small hits, and per V will be described later.

  Regarding the information necessary for executing the above-described decorative symbol variation display game, first, the main control unit 20 is based on the fact that a game ball enters (wins) the left starting port 34 or the right starting port 35. On the condition that the game ball is detected by the left start port sensor 34a or the right start port sensor 35a and the start condition (start condition related to the special symbol) is satisfied, “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” “Lost winning (lottery type lottery)”, which is a lottery, and if it is “big hit”, the big hit type, if “small hit”, the small hit type, If there is a lottery lottery including 'symbol lottery (winning type (winning type) lottery)' that draws the type of loss (if there is one type of lost, there is no need to perform lottery type lottery, Omit the lottery DOO can), based on the lottery result information, and the variation pattern of the special symbols, special symbol (hereinafter which finally stopped and displayed in accordance with the winning type, determines the referred) to as "special stop symbol." Then, as a production control command for specifying the processing state, a “variation pattern designation command” including at least a special pattern fluctuation pattern information (for example, information on the jackpot lottery result and the special symbol fluctuation time) is provided to the production control unit 24 side. Send. Thereby, basic information required for the decorative symbol variation display game is sent to the effect control unit 24. In the present embodiment, in order to enrich the production variations, a “decorative design designation command” including special stop symbol information (design lottery result information (information related to the hit type)) is also transmitted to the production control unit 24. It is like that.

  The special symbol variation pattern information may include information designating whether or not a specific notice effect (for example, “reach effect” or “pseudo-continuous effect”) is generated. To explain in detail, according to the big hit lottery result information, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is roughly divided into a “hit fluctuation pattern” in the case of a win and a “lack fluctuation pattern” in the case of a loss. Are, for example, a variation pattern for specifying a reach effect (reach variation pattern) that specifies the occurrence of a reach effect, and a variation pattern for specifying a non-reach effect (normal variation pattern) that does not specify the occurrence of a reach effect. Is included.

  The effect control unit 24 is based on the information included in the effect control command sent from the main control unit 20 (in this embodiment, the change pattern specifying command and the decorative symbol specifying command) during the decorative symbol change display game. Decide the contents to be developed in a time series (effect scenario) and the decoration pattern (decoration stop pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the end, and in accordance with the determined contents, the notice effect and decoration during the decoration pattern change display game The appearance control of the variable display effect of the symbol is controlled. As a result, the decorative symbols by the liquid crystal display device 36 are variably displayed in synchronism with the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, and the period of the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game are in progress. Is substantially the same time width.

  In this way, the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game have an inseparable relationship, and the display reflecting the display result of the special symbol variation display game is expressed in the decoration symbol variation display game. These two symbol variation display games may be regarded as equivalent symbol games. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the above two symbol variation display games may be simply abbreviated as “symbol variation display game” unless otherwise required.

(3-1-2. Normal Symbol Fluctuation Display Game: FIGS. 21 and 22)
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the passing (winning) of the game ball through the normal symbol starting port 37, “main lottery” is performed by the random number lottery in the main control unit 20. Based on the lottery result, the normal symbol display device 39a displays the normal symbol represented by the LED in a variably displayed manner, and the normal symbol variation display game is started. And stop display. For example, when the result of the normal symbol variation display game is “per assist”, the display unit of the normal symbol display device 39a is stopped and displayed in a specific lighting state (sub assist symbol).

  When this "subsidiary hit" is reached, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41c (see FIG. 6) is activated, whereby the open / close lid 47 is tilted forward (player side) and the right start opening 35 is opened. In addition, the opening / closing lid 47 acts as a guide member to the right start opening 35 as the guide opening member is opened, and the game ball enters the right start opening 35 in a “start opening open state”, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. A supplementary gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “general power open game”) occurs. In this open-game open game, until the opening time of the right start port 35 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 36 ms (in normal state) or 1440 ms (in short time state)) by the opening / closing lid 47 of the normally variable winning device 41, Or, until the number of game balls won in the right start opening 35 reaches a predetermined number (maximum number of winnings: in the case of this embodiment, one: refer to the “maximum winning number” column in FIG. 22), the winning area is released or The operation of enlarging and closing the right start port 35 when either of these conditions is satisfied is a predetermined number of times (in the case of this embodiment, a maximum of once: “the number of times of opening by one operation” in FIG. 22). (See column).

(3-1-3. Operation holding ball: FIGS. 21 and 23)
Here, during the special / decorative symbol variation display game, the normal symbol variation display game, the jackpot game, or the open-circuit game, a prize is awarded to the left start port 34, the right start port 35, or the normal symbol start port 37. If this occurs, that is, if there is a detection signal input from the left start port sensor 34a, the right start port sensor 35a, or the normal symbol start port sensor 37a, and the corresponding start condition (symbol game start condition) is satisfied, this is changed. As data related to the right to start a display game, except for those involved during variable display, it is possible to hold and store up to a maximum reserved storage number (for example, a maximum of 4) which is a predetermined upper limit value. The on-hold hold data that has not been subjected to the symbol variation display operation or a game ball related to the hold data is also referred to as an “operation hold ball”. In order to clarify the number of the operation holding balls to the player, a dedicated holding display (not shown) provided at an appropriate position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a holding provided as an icon image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 Display the display area.

  The operation holding balls relating to the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2, and the normal symbol are stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 up to the maximum reserved memory number determined for each, and are held as the fixed number of times the special symbol or the normal symbol is changed. Can do. In addition, the maximum memory number (maximum reserved memory number) of the number of operation reservation balls is not particularly limited, and the maximum reserved memory number of each symbol may be different (for example, the maximum reserved memory number on the special symbol 1 side is 4). The maximum number of reserved memories on the special symbol 2 side is one, the maximum number of reserved memories on the normal symbol side is six, etc.), and all or part of each symbol may not be reserved (for example, The maximum number of reserved memories on the special symbol 1 side is four, the special symbol 2 side is not reserved (the number of reserved memories is zero), and the maximum number of reserved memories on the normal symbol side is four).

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of reserved memories on the special symbol 1 side is 4, the maximum number of reserved memories on the special symbol 2 side is 0 (not stored), and the maximum number of reserved memories on the normal symbol side is four. (Refer to the “upper limit of reserved ball” column in FIG. 21 and the “upper limit of reserved ball” column in FIG. 23).

(3-2. Game state: FIGS. 21 to 23)
Next, the gaming state will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of gaming states in addition to the jackpot that is a special gaming state. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, first, functions (means) related to occurrence of various gaming states will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a “variable time reduction (hereinafter referred to as“ time reduction ”) function” that the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) serves as its function unit. There are two types of time-shortening functions relating to special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol time-shortening functions”) and time-shortening functions relating to ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol time-shortening functions”).

  The special symbol time reduction function shortens the average time required for one special symbol fluctuation display game (the average time from when the special symbol starts to change until it is fixedly displayed (average fluctuation time of the special symbol)). This is a function that generates a special symbol short-time state. Under the game state (special symbol short time state) when the special symbol short time function is activated, the average variation time of the special symbol in one special symbol fluctuation display game is shortened, and the big hit lottery per unit time than the normal state The lottery number improvement state where the number of times is improved is obtained. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol may be shortened due to the difference in the number of suspended balls, but in this case, the special symbol short-time state does not occur, This is due to the control process.

  The normal symbol time shortening function is the average time required for one normal symbol fluctuation display game (the average time from the start of normal symbols to the final display (average fluctuation time of normal symbols)) This is a function to generate a shortened "normal symbol time short state". Under the game state in which the normal symbol short-time function is activated (normal symbol short-time state), the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol in one normal symbol fluctuation display game is shortened, and per unit time per unit time than in the normal state The lottery number is improved so that the number of lotteries is improved (see the column of “variation pattern type (variation time)” in FIG. 21). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation time may be shortened due to the difference in the number of suspended balls, but in this case, the normal symbol short-time state does not occur. This is due to the control process. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the normal symbol short-time function is the same as the operation start condition of the special symbol short-time function described above, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol short-time function. The conditions are the same as the operation end conditions.

  Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an “open extension function” in which the main control unit 20 serves as a function unit.

  The opening extension function is a function of generating an “open extension state” in which the opening operation period (at least one of the opening time and the number of opening of the opening / closing lid 47) of the opening / closing lid 47 of the normal variation winning device 41 is extended. This open extended state is referred to as a so-called “electric chew support state”. Under the gaming state (open extended state) in which the open extension function is in operation, the opening operation period (starting port open state time) of the opening / closing lid 47 is extended from 36 ms to 1440 ms, for example, The operating rate that is extended from once (when the open extension function is inactive) to twice (when the open extension function is in operation), so that the operating rate of the opening / closing lid 47 per unit time is improved compared to the normal state. Improved state. However, in the case of the present embodiment, the opening / closing number of times of the opening / closing lid 47 is a maximum of one time regardless of the operation of the opening extension function (in the columns of “number of times of opening by one operation” and “operation end condition” in FIG. 22). reference). In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the opening extension function is the same condition as the operation start condition of the special symbol time shortening function described above, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol time shortening function. The conditions are the same as the operation end conditions. Therefore, during the open extended state, the normal symbol time shortening function also acts, so that a gaming state in which the operation rate of the open / close lid 47 is remarkably improved occurs.

(3-2-1. High base gaming state)
When focusing on the above-mentioned normal symbol short-time function and open extension function individually, when at least one of these functions is activated, the operating rate of the open / close lid 47 is improved, and the right start opening 35 is awarded. Since the frequency increases, the gaming state becomes a “high base gaming state (starting condition improved state)” in which the starting condition of the special symbol variation display game for deriving the big hit lottery result is higher than the normal state. In the present embodiment, the electric chew support state to which at least the open extension function is provided is treated as the “high base game state”. Under the electric chew support state, the operating rate (opening time and opening frequency) of the open / close lid 47 of the normally variable winning device 41 is improved, the winning rate to the right start opening 35 is increased, and the winning frequency per unit time is increased. For this reason, the gaming state is advantageous to the player as compared to the case where the electronic chew support state is not set (low base gaming state). Focusing on the presence / absence of the electric chew support state, when the game state is “normal state”, “no electric chew support state” (hereinafter referred to as “no electric support state”) and “ ”Is“ electric chew support status (hereinafter referred to as “electric support status”) ”.

  By operating one or more types of the functions as described above, it is possible to change the internal gaming state of the gaming machine. Here, in the present embodiment, the operation start conditions of the normal symbol time-shortening function and the open extension function are the same as the operation start conditions of the special symbol time-shortening function, so that each function operates at the same opportunity. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the gaming state in which the special symbol short-time function, the normal symbol short-time function, and the open extension function are operated is referred to as a “short-time state”, and the state in which all functions are not activated (inactive) is referred to as a “normal state”. This is abbreviated as “normal state”. In addition, during the big hits related to the condition device operation, a winning game is generated when the big prize opening is opened and closed, but all the above functions are deactivated, and basically, under the same gaming state as the above normal state Placed in. Note that the gaming state focusing on the operation status of each of the functions related to the special symbol and the normal symbol (special symbol short-time function, normal symbol short-time function, and open extension function) is referred to as an “internal gaming state”.

<4. About winning>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 18, the hit type of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the winning symbol is a winning combination (one per type: a hit subject to the lottery of the big hit lottery according to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2) and a small win game. There is a hit (per type: per V).

(4-1.1 Type per species: FIGS. 17 and 18)
FIG. 17 (a) shows, for the special symbol 1 (special diagram 1) side, the type of “big hit” (per type) to be selected and the destination game state after the end of the big hit game corresponding to the hit type. The special figure 1 side jackpot type transition destination game state table showing the relationship with the number of times set in accordance with the jackpot type. Similarly, FIG. 17B is a “special figure 2 side jackpot type destination game state table” for the special symbol 2 (special figure 2) side.

  FIG. 18 (a) shows the special symbol 1 (special diagram 1) side, the type of “small hit” to be selected, and the destination game after the end of the V per game when winning V in the small hit game. It is a “special figure 1 side small hit type migration destination game state table” showing the relationship between the state and the number of times set according to the small hit type. Similarly, FIG. 18B is a “special figure 2 side small hit type destination game state table” for the special symbol 2 (special figure 2) side.

  In addition, the “winning in normal state” column on the left side of FIG. 17 (a) is a win in the symbol fluctuation display game (special symbol fluctuation display game 1) on the special figure 1 side in the normal state (when left-handed is advantageous). This is a typical case.

  On the other hand, the “Winning in the short-time state” column on the right side of FIG. 17 (b) shows an irregular case where a big hit was won in the symbol variation display game on the special figure 1 side in the short-time state (right-handed advantage). It is. Specifically, this irregular case is a time-short state in which a hit game or a game per V is achieved with at least one operation holding ball in a normal state, and the hit game is ended and a right-handed advantage is obtained. After the transition to, before the symbol variation display game on the special figure 2 side (special symbol variation display game 2) is started, the operation holding ball held on the special symbol 1 side is digested (the special symbol 2). This shows the situation where the symbol variation display game on the special figure 1 side is started earlier than the side), the case where the big win lottery on the special figure 1 side has been won, and the game is normally played with the correct game method In rare cases, or when the time is short (when the right hand is advantageous), the left starting port 34 (first special symbol starting port) wins a prize, and the symbol variation display game on the special figure 1 side wins a big win In the correct gaming method. If you are in the usually not occur rare irregular case.

  The same applies to FIG. 17 (b), and the “winning in the normal state” column on the left side wins the right starting port 35 (second special symbol starting port) in the normal state (when left-handed is advantageous) This shows a case where a big win is won in the symbol variation display game on the special figure 1 side, and it is a rare irregular case that cannot normally occur if the game is played with the correct game method. In addition, the “Winning in the short-time state” column on the right side of FIG. 17 (b) shows a case where a big hit is won in the symbol fluctuation display game on the special figure 2 side in the short-time state (when right-handed is advantageous) (usually possible case) Is shown. 18 is different only in that the small hits are handled, and the relationship between the left column and the right column in FIGS. 18 (a) and (b) is the same as that between the left column and the right column in FIGS. Same as relationship.

(4-1-1. Big hit type and small hit type)
The above-mentioned “big hit” is provided with a plurality of types of big hits 1-5, and the “small hit” is provided with a plurality of types of small hits 1-7 (see FIGS. 17 and 18). reference). The big hits 1 to 5 are hits belonging to the “big hit” type that triggers the operation of the condition device, and the small hits 1 to 7 are determined as hits belonging to the “non-big hit” type that does not trigger the operation of the condition device. Here, the “condition device” is a device whose operation is a condition necessary for the operation of the accessory continuous operation device for performing a round game, in which a combination of specific special symbols is displayed or a game ball is displayed. This refers to the one that operates when passing through a specific area (corresponding to the V areas 63 and 73 of the present embodiment) in the big prize opening. Each of the hits belonging to the above-mentioned “big hit” type and the hits belonging to the “non-big hit” type (small hits) both have an opportunity to shift to a special gaming state (winning game) with opening / closing operation of the big prize opening (occurrence trigger) It is a hit. Therefore, hits belonging to the “non-big hit” type are different from simple “losing”.

  In the present embodiment, the type 1 lottery objects on the special figure 1 side include “big hit 1, big hit 2” as the big hit type, and “small hit 1, small hit 2, small hit 7” as the big hit type. (See FIGS. 17 (a) and 18 (a)). The big hit lottery objects on the special figure 2 side include “big hit 3 to big hit 5” as the big hit type and “small hit 3 to small hit 6” as the small hit type (FIGS. 17 (B) and 18 (B). (See b)).

(4-1-2. Per game)
Next, the winning game based on each hit described above will be described. First, the jackpot game by jackpot will be described.

(4-1-2A. Big hit game: FIG. 19, FIG. 24)
In the case of “big hit”, specifically, after the special symbol fluctuation display game is finished, and the decorative symbol fluctuation display game is ended, and as a result, the symbol pattern of “hit” is derived and displayed. (After the confirmation display time at the time of winning the big hit in FIG. 26), the lower large prize opening solenoid 42c (see FIG. 5) provided in the special variable prize winning device 42 is activated, and the open door 42b is opened and closed in a predetermined operation pattern. As a result, the lower prize winning opening 40 is opened or closed, or the special prize winning solenoid 52c (see FIG. 5) of the special variable prize winning device 52 is actuated to open and close the single wing member 52b in a predetermined operation pattern. As a result, the right big prize opening 50 is opened and closed, and a “big hit game (first special game state)” that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state occurs. In this jackpot game, the number of game balls won in the big prize opening (the winning balls in the big prize opening) until the opening time of the big prize opening reaches a predetermined time (maximum opening time: 28.5 seconds, for example) or Until the game reaches a predetermined number (maximum number of winnings: for example, 10), the winning area is opened or expanded, and when either of these conditions (round game end conditions) is satisfied, the big winning opening is closed. The “round game” is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, a maximum of 16 rounds) (the same applies to a round game related to a game per V).

  When the above jackpot game is started, an opening effect is first made to notify that the jackpot is started. After the opening effect is finished (after the opening time has elapsed), the round game has a predetermined number of rounds. Multiple times as the upper limit. Then, after the specified number of rounds is finished, an ending effect for notifying that the jackpot is finished is performed, and thereby the jackpot game is finished. That is, the jackpot game is roughly composed of game periods of an opening effect, a round game, and an ending effect. As shown in the “Opening” and “Ending” columns of FIG. 19, the “opening effect time” and “ending time” when winning a big win are different based on the type of winning and the gaming state at the time of winning. Time is set. However, in the case of the present embodiment, the opening time is a common 12000 ms regardless of the jackpot type or the gaming state at the time of winning.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the “big hit game” described above is such that a big hit game corresponding to each of the big hits 1 to 5 is executed. The jackpot game is defined as 10R, 11R, 15R, and 16R round games depending on the type of jackpot, but some of the rounds are long-opened in relation to the opening operation of the big prize opening for round games. By making the operation (long open pattern: “long open R” in the figure) and the other round number a short open operation (short open pattern: “short open R” in the figure), it is substantially 5R, 10R, 15R. Different types of big hits such as balls are made. In the present embodiment, as shown in the “open” column of FIG. 19, regarding the maximum opening time of the lower major winning opening 40 in one round game, the “long opening time” of the above “long opening operation” 28500 ms is set, and in the case of “short opening operation”, 80 ms of “short opening time” is set. Here, “long open time” is defined as the time span during which the number of winning prizes at the grand prize opening may reach the maximum number of winnings (the possibility of reaching the maximum number of winnings is sufficient). “Short opening time” is defined as a time span in which it is difficult to win a prize winning itself. That is, in the case of the short opening operation, it becomes impossible to reach the “maximum number of winnings” which is one of the conditions for closing the big winning opening, and it becomes difficult to obtain the winning ball itself. In this embodiment, by executing a round game with a long opening operation and a round game with a short opening operation according to the number of rounds, the number of rounds that can be obtained is substantially 5R, 10R, 15R, etc. With this, the big hit game with different appearance is realized. The same applies to a “game per V” described later that is generated by winning a V during a small hit.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that a jackpot game for opening / closing the lower prize winning opening 40 in the case of a jackpot is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The lower big prize opening 40 may not be provided, and a big hit game that opens and closes the right big prize opening 50 in the case of a big win may be executed. In the case of the first jackpot (for example, 15R jackpot 3), the jackpot game for opening and closing the lower jackpot 40 is executed, and in the case of the second jackpot (for example, the jackpot of 1R for 5R, 1, 2 4, 5) The jackpot game for opening and closing the right big prize opening 50 may be executed.

(4-1-2B. Small hit game and two types of hit game (game per V): FIG. 20, FIG. 24)
Next, the small hit game and the V winning game by V winning will be described.

  In the case of “small hit”, the right large prize opening solenoid 52c included in the special variable prize winning device 52 is operated to open and close the single wing-shaped member 52b in a predetermined operation pattern. Is opened and closed, and a small hit game (second special game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state occurs. In this small hit game, until the opening time of the right big winning opening 50 elapses for a predetermined time (maximum opening time: 1.6 seconds, for example), or the number of game balls won in the big winning opening (to the big winning opening The winning area is opened or expanded until the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number (maximum winning number: for example, 10).

  In the “small hit game”, as shown in FIG. 20, a small hit game corresponding to each of the small hits 1 to 7 is executed. In the same way as the big hit game, after the special symbol variation display game is ended, the decorative symbol variation display game is ended, and as a result, the symbol pattern of “small hit” is derived and displayed ( The small hit game is started after the fixed display time at the time of winning the small hit in FIG. 26).

  These small hits 1 to 7 belong to the “non-big hit” type that does not trigger the operation of the condition device, and therefore a round game like “big hit” is not executed. However, a pseudo round game is realized by opening and closing the right feather winning port 50 by opening and closing the single wing-like member 52b in a predetermined operation pattern, and it looks as if the round game is being executed. Making it possible.

  When the above-mentioned small hit game is started, an opening effect for notifying that the small hit is started first is performed, and after the opening effect is finished (after the opening time has elapsed), the one-wing member of the special variable winning device 52 A pseudo round game (hereinafter, this pseudo round game is referred to as an “open / close operation game”) is performed in which the 52b operates in a predetermined operation pattern to open and close the right big prize opening 50. When a game ball enters the right grand prize opening 50 during this pseudo round game “open / close operation game”, the game ball (winning ball) moves in the ball game space (game field 59). Finally, it passes through the V region or the loss region and is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

(4-1-2C: Open / close operation game mode related to small hit game)
The above “opening / closing operation game” is executed with an operation pattern corresponding to the type of small hit, and the operation pattern (opening pattern of the right big winning opening 50) is specifically “the lottery (right large size) of FIG. As shown in the “open pattern” column in the “winning mouth” item, when the small hit type is “one small hit, two small hits”, the open pattern 1 and when “small hit seven”, the open pattern 2 In the case of “small hit 3”, the release pattern 3 is executed, and in the case of “small hit 4 to 6”, the release pattern 4 is executed. As shown in the remarks column of FIG. 20, the opening / closing operation of the right big prize winning opening 50 in each open pattern is as follows.
(1) Opening pattern 1: Opening for 80 ms after closing for 1544 ms, and then opening again for 1500 ms after closing for 3876 ms.
(2) Open pattern 2: Open for 80 ms after closing for 1544 ms, and then open again for 1500 ms after closing for 1376 ms.
(3) Open pattern 3: Open only for 640 ms.
(4) Open pattern 4: Open for 1200 ms after closing for 1080 ms.
In the case of the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation game period is relatively short and the number of game balls to be won does not reach the maximum number of winning games (10). It is not limited by the number but by the time, and the opening / closing operation game corresponding to the opening pattern is ended. In addition, the above-mentioned “opening / closing operation game” mode (opening pattern of the right big prize opening 50) has a strong influence on the winning probability to the right big prize opening 50 and the winning timing, and also the possibility of “V prize”. affect.

(3-1-C. Winning game per 2 types (game per V): FIG. 20)
When a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50 and the game ball passes through the V areas 63 and 73 in the play area 59, it becomes a “V prize”. ) "Occurs.

  When the above-mentioned “V winning” is generated, a predetermined interval time (V winning effect time) is set, and during that time, a “V winning effect” for notifying that a V winning (per V) has occurred appears. It is like that. The “V winning effect” has a role as an opening effect of a game per V to notify that a V hit has occurred, and at the same time as an ending effect to notify that the current small hit game has ended. . The V winning effect time is determined in accordance with the type of small hit, and more specifically, in the “V winning INT” column of the “Lottery lottery (right big prize opening)” in FIG. As shown, 21,000 ms is set for “small hit 1, 2, 7” on the special figure 1 side, and 17500 ms is set for “small hit 3 to small hit 6” on the special figure 2 side. . That is, the V winning effect according to the small hit type appears (see FIGS. 33 to 35 described later).

  Then, after the V winning effect is finished (after the V winning effect time has elapsed), that is, after the current small hit game ends, the “per V game” is started. In the “game per V”, a round game in which the lower big prize opening 40 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit in the same manner as the big win game. The above “per game per V” belongs to the big hit game in that a round game is executed. In other words, “per V” is a hit that belongs to the “big hit” type that triggers the operation of the condition device. It has become. In this respect, it is distinguished from “small hit” in which the condition device does not operate.

  As described above, when winning a V during the small hit game, the game per V is started after the end of the small hit game. As shown in FIG. A hit game is started. That is, the association is made so that a predetermined “game per V” is started for each of the small hits 1 to 7. Therefore, games per V that are executed corresponding to each small portion 1 to small portion 7 are referred to as 1 to 7 per V, respectively. These “1 per V” to “7 per V” are collectively called “games per V” unless otherwise specified. The details of the small hit game by each small hit and the game per V will be described later with reference to FIGS.

There are the following two cases for the end timing of the small hit game when the V winning (per V) occurs.
(I) The first case is a case where the winning ball is confirmed to be discharged within the remaining ball discharge time. In this case, the small hit game has a predetermined interval time (V winning) after the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed. In short, it ends after the “opening / closing operation game time + remaining ball discharge time + V winning effect time” elapses (“Rolling lottery (right (Refer to “V prize INT” column of “Big prize opening”) The “remaining ball discharge time” is an allowance time for discharging the remaining balls inside the right big prize opening 50 after the open / close operation game (for example, If the winning ball to the right big prize opening 50 is not confirmed by the end of the opening / closing operation game, the waiting process for discharging without setting the remaining ball discharging time (without setting 1480 ms) ), Set the ending time Are (see remarks in FIG. 20).
(II) The second case is a case where the winning ball discharge is not confirmed within the remaining ball discharge time, and the small hit game in this case has been confirmed that the winning ball discharge has elapsed after the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. Thereafter, the process ends when a predetermined interval time (V winning effect time width) has elapsed. In short, it ends after “opening / closing operation game time + residual ball discharge time + discharge waiting confirmation time + V winning effect time” (“V winning INT” of “Rolling lottery (right big winning mouth)” in FIG. ”Column).

  When the prescribed number of rounds in the game per V is over, an ending effect is announced to notify that the game per V is over, thereby ending the game per V. In other words, the small hit game at the time of the V winning is roughly divided into “V winning effect” game periods as an opening effect, an opening / closing operation game, and an ending effect. After the V winning effect, This game per V is roughly composed of game periods of round game and ending effect. However, the “V winning effect” may be treated as “opening effect relating to a game per V” instead of being treated as “ending effect relating to a small hit”. This is because the V winning effect can be regarded as “notifying the start of the game per V”. In this case, the game per V is composed of game periods of V winning effect period, round game, and ending effect period as opening effects.

(3-1-D. Non-V Prize (V Loss))
On the other hand, if the game does not pass through the V areas 63 and 73, that is, if the game ball passes through the loss areas 62 and 72 and becomes “non-V winning (V lose)”, the game per V is not executed. The small hit game is finished as it is. In this case, when a game ball is detected in the losing area, an ending effect for notifying that the current small hit is ended is performed, and thereafter the small hit game is ended (see “ Refer to the "Non-V Winning" column in "Ending").

  At the time of non-V winning, the ending time is made shorter than that at the time of winning V and the small hit game is ended. In this embodiment, the game balls in the play area 59 can be visually recognized by the player, and it can be visually discriminated whether it is a V prize or a non-V prize. For this reason, even when a non-V prize is awarded, if it is noticed that it is a non-V prize, there is a risk of discomfort to the player. Also, when a non-V prize is awarded, there are many players who want to start the next symbol variation display game without seeing an extra ending effect. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when a non-V prize is won, the ending time is set to be relatively shorter than the V prize and the end of the small hit game is advanced. The ending time at the time of non-V winning (interval time at the end of the small hit game) is set to an extremely short time (for example, about several tens of ms) or zero, and in the case of non-V winning, an ending effect is displayed. Alternatively, the small hit game may be terminated. As a result, if the V hit does not occur, the next symbol variation display game can be immediately executed.

  Note that “opening effect time” and “ending time (non-V winning)” related to the small hit game when winning a small hit, and “ending time (V winning)” related to the game per V are shown in FIG. As shown in the "Opening" and "Ending" columns, the game is set based on the small hit type and the gaming state at the time of winning.

  Further, in this embodiment, all the big hit types (including per V) include a big hit game that opens the “lower big prize opening 40 (first big prize opening)” (see FIG. 19). ). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit game or a per V game that opens either the “right big prize opening 50” or the “lower big prize opening 40” according to the number of rounds can be executed. Also good. For example, in the case of big hits 1 and 2, it is possible to execute a big hit game in which the right big prize opening 50 is opened from the 1R to 5R, and the lower big prize opening 40 is opened after the 6R. . In the case of 1 or 2 per V, it is possible to execute a big hit game in which the right big prize opening 50 is opened from the 2R to 5R and the lower big prize opening 40 is opened after the 6th R.

(3-2. Game state after winning game: FIGS. 17 and 18)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the game state (transfer destination game state) to be transferred after each winning game will be described.

  First, the transition destination game state after the big hit game will be described. After the big hit game in the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 17 (b) (b), the game is shifted to the “short time state” or “normal state” depending on the type of big hit and the game state at the time of winning the big hit. "" Specifically, it is as follows.

(3-2-1. Transition game state at the time of big hit on Special Figure 1 side: FIG. 17 (A))
First, with reference to FIG. 17 (a), the transition destination game state at the time of the big win on the special figure 1 side will be described.

  The left column of FIG. 17 (a) shows the transition game state when the big win is won on the special figure 1 side in the normal state, and either “short time state” or “normal state” is selected according to the type of the big hit (L2 and L3 in FIG. 6 described later). Of the big hits 1 and 2, “big hit 1” means that the gaming state after the big hit game is shifted to “time saving state” (L2 in FIG. 6), and is classified as belonging to “time saving big hit”. “Big hit 2” means that the gaming state after the big hit game is shifted to “normal state” (L3 in FIG. 6), and is classified as belonging to “non-temporal big hit (normal big hit)”.

  Hereinafter, the jackpot type that triggers the transition to the time-saving state is referred to as “time / temporary jackpot”, and the jackpot type that triggers the transition to the normal state is referred to as “the non-time / short-term jackpot (normal jackpot)”.

  The right column of FIG. 17 (a) shows the transition game state when the big win is won on the special figure 1 side in the time-short state (regular case). "Big hit 2" is classified as belonging to the above "non-temporal big hit".

  That is, “big hit 1” is a big hit that shifts to the short-time state regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, and “big hit 2” is a big hit that shifts to the normal state regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning. ing.

(3-2-1A. Number of time reductions: FIGS. 17 and 18)
The short-time state is a gaming state to which a short-time function and a release extension function are added. “Time reduction count” is used as information for managing the continuation of the short state at this time. This time reduction count is set in a predetermined counter (time reduction count monitoring counter in FIG. 6) that monitors the time reduction count when shifting to the time reduction state, and the remaining time reduction count is monitored by this counter. The counter includes a “special electric number counter” that counts the “special electric operation number (special electric number)” that is the number of executions of the hit game (small hit game or big hit game), and the number of times the symbol variation display game is executed (this embodiment) In the case of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 the total number of fluctuations) “Special figure fluctuation number of times counter” that counts “Special figure short time counter” is provided, and after winning game (special symbol fluctuation display These counters are set to values that specify the number of time reductions when it is finished (may be when a winning game is started). The value of the time reduction monitoring counter is a special electric time counter every time a symbol variation display game is consumed by one game, or when a special game time reduction counter is subtracted every time a game is executed. When 1 is subtracted and one of the counter values becomes zero, the time-saving state is ended, and the gaming state is shifted to the normal state.

  In the case of shifting to the above-mentioned time reduction state, the special electric operation number of 95 times and the special figure time reduction number of 100 are set as the values specified by the time reduction number (see the column of “time reduction number” in FIGS. 17 and 18). Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, when these “special electric operation number of times” and “special times of short times” are collectively referred to as “hours and times”, and in the following sentence, “the number of times of short hours and times” is referred to as “95 times” This means that the setting is “95 times of special electric operation, 100 times of special figure fluctuation”.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the working memory ball of the special symbol 1 is preferentially digested over the special symbol 2, there is no reserved memory on the special symbol 2 side, it is a type 1 type 2 mixer, etc. The two types of parameters, “number of times of special electric operation, number of fluctuations of special figure”, are adopted as parameters of the condition for determining the short-time continuation based on the game performance by the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this, Any one of the number of times and the number of special figure fluctuations may be adopted. In addition, the number of time reductions may be the number of winning wins, the number of changes in normal symbols, the number of times that the open game is executed, and the number of winnings per auxiliary. Further, the number of time reductions can be changed as appropriate according to game playability.

(3-2-2. Transition game state at the time of winning the jackpot on the special figure 2 side: FIG. 17 (b))
Next, with reference to FIG. 17 (b), the transition game state at the time of the big hit on the special figure 2 side will be described.

  The left column of FIG. 17 (b) shows the transition game state when the big win is won on the special figure 2 side in the normal state (regular), and “big hit 3” belongs to the above “short time big hit” In addition, “big hit 4” and “big hit 5” are classified as belonging to the above “non-temporal big hit”.

  Also, the right column of FIG. 17 (b) shows the destination game state when winning a big hit on the special figure 2 side in the short-time state (L12, L13 in FIG. 6), “big hit 3” and “big hit 4 ”Is a big hit that belongs to the above“ short-time big hit ”that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to the short-time state, and“ big hit 5 ”is the“ non-null ”that changes the gaming state after the big hit game to the normal state It is categorized as belonging to “Time and Bonus”.

  In other words, “big hit 3” is a big hit that shifts to the short-time state regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, and “big hit 4” shifts to the short-time state or the normal state depending on the gaming state at the time of winning. The “big hit 5” is a big hit to shift to the normal state regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning.

(3-3. Transition game state after small hit game: FIGS. 18 (a) and (b))
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the transition destination game state after the small hit game will be described.

(3-3-1. About the case where V prize is not won)
First, a description will be given of the destination game state when a V prize is not won during the small hit game. Although not shown in FIG. 18, if the V prize is not won during the small hit game (L15 in FIG. 6), the game state does not shift (the transition control process regarding the game state is not performed), and the small hit The gaming state at the time of winning is continued as it is. That is, the transition control of the internal gaming state due to the small win is not performed. For this reason, both the internal game state at the time of winning the small hit and the internal game state after the small hit game are the same internal game state. This is different from “big hit” in which the transition control of the internal gaming state can be performed. Note that “small hit” is a hit that belongs to the “non-big hit” type, but for convenience of explanation, unless otherwise necessary, it is treated as one type of big hit type without being distinguished from “big hit”.

(3-3-2. Transition game state at the time of V winning in medium hit: FIG. 18 (A) (B))
Next, a description will be given of a gaming state that is shifted to after a V winning game when a V winning is made during a small hit game.

(Regarding the transition destination game state after the game per V at the time of winning the small hit on the special figure 1 side: FIG.
The left column of FIG. 18 (a) shows the transfer destination game state at the time of winning V in the case of winning a small hit on the special figure 1 side in the normal state (L4 in FIG. 6), depending on the type of the small hit Thus, it is determined whether the transfer destination game state after the game per V shifts to the “short time state” or the “normal state”. Among the small hits 1, small hits 2, and small hits 7, “small hit 1” means that the gaming state after the game per V shifts to the “short time state” (L6 in FIG. 6). It is categorized as belonging to "Hits". The remaining “small hit 2” and “small hit 7” are those in which the gaming state after the game per V shifts to the “normal state” (L7 in FIG. 6). ".

  The right column of FIG. 18 (a) shows the destination game state at the time of winning a V when the special figure 1 side is won (regular) in the short-time state, and “small hit 1” As belonging to “time short / small hit” that shifts the gaming state after the winning game to the time-saving state, “small hit 2, small hit 7” is “non-stop” that changes the gaming state after the game per V to the normal state. It is categorized as belonging to the “short time small hits”.

  In other words, “small per 1” is a small hit (short per short time) that shifts to the short-time state when winning V regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, and “small per 2 and small per 7” is the winning Regardless of the gaming state at the time, there is a small hit (non-short-time small hit) to shift to the normal state when winning V.

(Regarding the transition destination game state after a game per V related to the small win on the special figure 2 side: FIG. 18 (b))
The left column of FIG. 18 (b) shows the transition game state at the time of winning V in the case of winning a small win on the special figure 2 side in the normal state (regular). Of these, “3 per small, 4 per small” belong to “short time per short” that shifts the gaming state after the game per V to the short time state. “5 per small, 6 per small” The game state after the game is finished is classified as belonging to the “non-time-saving small hit (normal small hit)” for shifting to the normal state.

  Also, the right column of FIG. 18 (b) shows the destination game state at the time of V winning when the special figure 2 side is won in the short time state (L14 in FIG. 6). “Small per 5” belongs to “Short per hour small hit” which shifts the gaming state after the game per V to the time-saving state, and “Small hit 6” shifts the gaming state after the game per V to the normal state It is categorized as belonging to “non-timeless small hits”.

  That is, “3, 4” is a small hit that shifts to the short-time state when winning a V regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, and “5” is based on the gaming state at the time of winning. In the V winning, it is a small hit to shift to the short-time state or the normal state, and “small hit 6” is a small hit to shift to the normal state in the V winning regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning.

(4. Basic game form: FIG. 6)
In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, first, a basic game form (game) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows a game flow diagram showing an outline of the game form of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the game is controlled mainly under the “winning game (special game state)”, “normal state”, and “short time state”.

(4-1. Winning in normal state → Winning game)
Since the “normal state” is a gaming state that is advantageous to left-handed, the player aims to win the upper start opening 34 by left-handed and wins the special symbol fluctuation display game 1 on the special figure 1 side (big hit or small The game is advanced with the aim of winning. Then, when winning the upper start opening 34, the big hit lottery in FIG. 1 is performed. Note that, as shown in FIG. 23, the winning probability and the winning probability for the big hit on the special figure 1 side are about 1/253 and about 1 / 45.8, respectively, regardless of the gaming state (see FIG. 23). 23 (see the columns of “big hit probability” and “small hit probability”).

(4-1-1. Big hit game (when elected in normal state) → short time or normal state)
Next, the transition game state after the big hit game when the big hit is won during the normal state will be described.

  The special symbol variation display game 1 wins a big hit (line L0 in FIG. 6: special figure 1 big hit), and the first special symbol display device 38a has a special stop symbol corresponding to the big hit type (a big win symbol: one aspect of the winning symbol) ) Is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game corresponding to the winning jackpot type (one jackpot, two jackpots) is executed.

  In the line L0 in FIG. 6 (block of “special figure 1 big hit” in FIG. 6) (in box), in the big hit game with special figure 1 big hit (big hit 1 or big hit 2), the lower big prize opening 40 has a long open pattern. The round game released in (the long open round game) is repeatedly executed up to the prescribed number of rounds 10R (see FIG. 19).

  When the big hit game ends, the transition to the normal state or the short-time state is performed according to the won big hit type (in this embodiment, the destination game according to the win type and the game state at the time of the win) State is determined). Here, as shown in FIG. 17, among the special figure 1 big hit, the symbol lottery probability of the big hit 1 is “52/100 (52%)”, and the symbol lottery probability of the big hit 2 is “48/100 (48%)”. It has become. That is, in the case of special figure 1 big hit (big hit in the normal state except for the irregular case), 52% of them are short-time big hits and shift to the short-time state (line L2 in FIG. 6), and the rest 48% are non-temporal big hits (normal big hits), and the original normal state is transferred again (line L3 in FIG. 6). Here, the irregular special figure 1 big hit is a rare case where the special figure 1 big hit that should have occurred at the time of the left strike has occurred in the short state when the right strike is advantageous.

(4-1-2. Small win game (when elected in the normal state) → V prize → game per V → short time or normal state)
Next, a description will be given of the transfer destination game state when winning a small hit during the normal state and winning V during the small hit game (after a game per V).

  The special symbol variation display game 1 wins a small hit (line L1: special figure 1 small hit in FIG. 6), and the first special symbol display device 38a has a special stop symbol corresponding to the small hit type (small winning symbol: winning) When one aspect of the symbol) is stopped and displayed, a small hit game corresponding to the selected small hit type (one small hit, two small hits, seven small hits) is executed.

  In the line L1 in FIG. 6 (block of “Special Figure 1 Small Bonus” in FIG. 6), in the small hit game with the special figure 1 small hit (1 small hit, 2 small hits, 7 small hits), as already explained. In addition, the operation of the single feather member 52b is executed in a predetermined operation pattern, and the right big prize opening 50 is opened (the above-mentioned opening / closing operation game: FIG. 20). The right big prize opening 50 is an entrance to the play area 59. For this reason, when a small hit occurs, there is a chance that a game ball enters the play area 59 from the right big prize opening 50.

  Line L4 in FIG. 6 shows that a game ball enters the play area 59 from the right big winning opening 50 during the small hit game by the special figure 1 small hit, and the game ball is the first V lottery 60 or the second V lottery. A case where the first V region 63 of the object 64 is passed, that is, a case where “V winning” is achieved is shown. When winning V, it is per V, and “game per V (here, 1 per V, 2 per V, 7 per V)” is executed according to the selected small hit type (the line in FIG. 6). L4 ahead “per V” block, FIG. 20).

  When the game per V ends, the transition to the normal state or the short-time state is performed according to the selected small hit type. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the symbol lottery probability of 1 per small figure is 9/100 (9%) and the symbol lottery probability of 2 per small figure is 9/100 (9%). ), The symbol lottery probability of 7 per small is 82/100 (82%). In other words, in the case of special figure 1 small hit (small hit in the normal state except for the irregular case), 9% (small hit 1) of them is the short time short hit and shifts to the short time state (Fig. 6 (line L6 in FIG. 6), and the remaining 91% (2 per small portion and 7 per small portion) are non-short time small per minute (normal small per unit), and will be transferred to the original normal state again (FIG. 6). Middle line L7). In the case of this embodiment, even if it is from the small figure 1 per minute to the V, only 9% shifts to the time reduction state. Here, the irregular special figure 1 small hit is a rare case where a special figure 1 small hit that should occur when left-handed has occurred in a short time state when right-handed is advantageous.

(4-1-3. Small hits game → Non-V prize (V loss))
On the other hand, when a V prize is not won during the small hit game (in the case of a non-V prize), there is no game state transition control, and as shown by a line L5 in FIG. "Is continued as it is.

(4-2. Transition from normal state to short-time state)
When shifting to the time reduction state (the route of the line L2 and the route of the line L6), the number of time reductions corresponding to the hit type is set in the “time reduction number monitoring counter”. In this embodiment, in the case of “big hit”, a value of either 0 or 95 is set (FIG. 17), and in the case of “small hit”, the value of 0 or 95 is set as the short-time monitoring counter. (FIG. 18). When the remaining short time count becomes zero, the state is shifted to the “normal state” (line L8 in FIG. 6).

(4-3. Short-time state → hit game)
Since the “time-short state” is the “electric support” state, it is easy to win the lower start opening 35 (second special symbol start opening). Therefore, during the short-time state, it becomes a game state that is advantageous to the right-handed, and the player aims to win the lower starting opening 35, aiming for winning in the special symbol fluctuation display game 2 on the special figure 2 side (big hit or small hit), Progress the game. And it wins to the lower start opening 35, and the big hit lottery in special figure 2 is performed. When the big hit lottery is won (lines L10 and L11 in FIG. 6), the big hit game or the small hit game corresponding to the winning type is started as in the normal state described above. The winning probability for the big hit on the special figure 2 side is “about 1/253” which is the same as that on the special figure 1 side, but the winning probability for the small hit is greatly increased, and the probability is “about 1/1. 004 "(see columns of" big hit probability "and" small hit probability "in FIG. 23). Therefore, as long as the lower start opening 35 on the special figure 2 side wins, it will be almost won.

(4-3-1. Big hit game (when winning during short-time state) → short-time state or normal state)
When a big hit is won during the short-time state, the transition game state after the big hit game will be described.

  In line L10 in FIG. 6 (block of “special figure 2 big hit” in FIG. 6) (box), when the big hit game by special figure 2 big hit (big hit 3 to big hit 5) is finished in the short-time state, it was won. Depending on the type of jackpot, a transition to a normal state or a short time state is performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 17, among the special figure 2 big hits, the symbol lottery probabilities of 3-5 big hits are “29/100 (29%)”, “15/100 (15%)” and “ 56/100 (56%) ". In other words, in the case of special figure 2 big hits (big hits in the short-time state except for the irregular case), 44% (big hit 3 and big hit 4) of them are big hits with a short time and shift to the short-time state (Fig. 6), and the remaining 56% is a big hit (5 big hits) with no time reduction, and falls from the time reduction state to the normal state (line L13 in FIG. 6). In this embodiment, when the time reduction state is continued, a time reduction number value of 95 times is set (re-assigned) as the new time reduction number N, and 0 time reduction times are assigned when returning to the normal state. Here, the irregular special figure 2 big hit is a rare case where a special figure 2 big hit that should have occurred when right-handed has occurred in a normal state where left-handed is advantageous.

(4-3-2. Small win game (winning during short-time state) → V prize → game per V → short-time state or normal state)
Next, a description will be given of the transfer destination game state when winning a small hit during the short-time state and winning V during the small hit game (after a game per V).

  In the small hit game with the special figure 2 small hits (3-6 small hits) in the line L11 in FIG. In the same way as the small hit game by (one small hit, two small hits, and seven small hits), the right big winning opening is opened (the above-mentioned opening and closing operation game: FIG. 20), and when winning V in this small hit game (Line L14 in FIG. 6), “game per V (here, 3 per V 6 per V)” corresponding to the selected small hit type is executed (“per V” ahead of line L14 in FIG. 6). ”Block, FIG. 20).

  Then, when the game per V ends, depending on the selected small hit type, it falls into the normal state and the time-short state is ended, or it is shifted again to the time-short state and becomes a time-short state resort. . In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, among the special chart 2 small bonuses, the symbol lottery probability of “3 small bonuses, 5 small bonuses” is “15/100 (15%)”, respectively, and 4 symbols per small bonus. The lottery probability is “14/100 (14%)”, and the symbol lottery probability of 6 per small is “56/100 (56%)”. In other words, in the case of special figure 2 small hits (small hits in the short-time state except for the irregular case), even if it hits V, 44% of that per V (small hits 3, 4, 5) is shortened. It is a big hit and shifts to a time-short state (line L16 in FIG. 6), and the remaining 56% (small hit 6) is a big hit without time-shortening and falls to the normal state (line L17 in FIG. 6). ). In the case of this embodiment, hitting V from the special figure 2 small hits increases the probability of transition to the shorter time state by about five times than the special figure 1 big hit case. Here, the irregular special figure 2 small hit is a rare case where a special figure 2 small hit that should occur when right-handed has occurred in a normal state where left-handed is advantageous.

(4-3-3. Small hits game → Non-V prize (V loss))
On the other hand, when the V prize is not won during the small hit game (line L15 in FIG. 6), there is no game state transition control. In this case, however, the time reduction count is decremented by 1 (N ← N−1). As a result, if the remaining time reduction count is not zero, the “time reduction status” continues. Is finished and transitioned to the normal state (line L8 in FIG. 6),

(5. Specific game form: FIGS. 7 and 8)
Next, using FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, characteristic elements related to the game state transition which is the main game element in the present embodiment (the small hit game mode corresponding to each small hit, the background of the V winning, the V winning) The specific game mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described in detail while touching the rate, the game mode per V (1 to 7 per V, etc.) corresponding to each small hit.

  For convenience of explanation, first, using the game flow diagrams of FIGS. 7 and 8, while paying attention to the basic game form related to “small hits 1 to 7” that are largely involved in the transition (continuation) of the short-time state. The transition of the gaming state at the time of winning 1 to 7 small hits under the normal state and the short time state will be described. In the following explanation, the irregular case described above (in the normal state, a special figure 2 that should occur in the time-short state originally occurs, or in the time-short state, the characteristic that should occur in the normal state originally. Description of the case where a small hit occurs in FIG.

(5-1. Game state transition when a small hit is made in the normal state: FIG. 7)
First, with reference to FIG. 7, the game state transition in the case of winning a small hit in the normal state will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, as shown in the drawing, the gaming state to be transitioned is divided according to the small hit type (small hit 1, 2, 7).

(5-1-1. In the case of 1 per small)
In the “normal state”, the big win lottery on the side of Special Figure 1 (about 1 / 45.8) is won, and “small hit 1” is selected in the symbol lottery (selection probability 9/100: line in FIG. 7) L20) When one winning symbol of the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 38a, a small winning game corresponding to the “small winning 1” is executed.

  In the small hit game with “small hit 1”, as the opening / closing operation game, the single feather-like member 52b operates with “open pattern 1 (closed for 1544 ms + open for 80 ms + closed for 3876 ms + open for 1500 ms)” to open the right big prize opening 50. A “first opening / closing operation game (one short opening + one long opening)” is executed (see the remarks column in FIG. 20). Here, the opening effect is made to appear for a predetermined opening time (20500 ms) after the small hit game is started. This opening effect is a video or audio information on “right-handed” during a small hit game, winning a prize in the right big prize opening 50, “game per V” being triggered by a V prize, etc. This is a flashy effect that informs the player using the (effect mode for clearly informing that the small hit game is started) (the same applies to the small hit 2 described later).

  Here, the entrance to the right big winning opening 50 occurs only during the long open “1500 ms”, and the short open “80 ms” is almost impossible to enter (also for small hits 2 and 7 described later). The same). Accordingly, with regard to the small hit 1, the small hit 2, and the small hit 7 in FIG. 7, for the convenience of explanation, the case where the player has entered the right big winning opening 50 during the long opening will be mainly described. The irregular case that enters the ball will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9D.

  When a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50, the game ball is “rotating body route (first guide path) of two game ball routes in the play area 59 according to the operating state of the high / low sorting member 57. 56a) "(line L21 in FIG. 7). On the other hand, when the game ball does not enter the right big prize opening 50, when the right big prize opening 50 closes and the small hit game ends, the original “normal state” is restored (line L22 in FIG. 7). ).

  Only one of the game balls guided to the “rotor route” is guided to the first V lottery object 60 by the storage member 58a (see FIGS. 3A to 3B), and then falls to the rotor object 61. The game balls are distributed to the first V area 63 or the first lose area 62 at a predetermined V winning percentage. In the case of the present embodiment, the probability of the V winning rate in the “rotor route” is “about 1/2” in terms of the performance of the first V lottery item 60.

  When the game ball passes through the first V region 63, a “V prize” is obtained, and after the small hit game is completed, the “game per V (1 per V)” is started (line L23 in FIG. 7). Then, when the “game per V” is completed, based on the fact that the selected small hit type is “small hit 1”, the state is shifted to the “short time state” of 95 time reductions (line L24 in FIG. 7, FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first lose area 62, it becomes “non-V winning (V lose)”, and after the small hit game is ended, the original “normal state” is restored (line L25 in FIG. 7). ).

(5-1-2. In the case of 2 per unit)
Also, in the “normal state”, when the big win lottery of Special Figure 1 is won and the small lottery is selected (selection probability 9/100: line L30 in FIG. 7), The small hit game corresponding to “2” is executed.

  In the small hit game with “small hit 2”, the right big prize opening 50 is opened and closed in the “first opening and closing operation game” as in the case of the small hit 1, and the right big prize opening 50 is entered during the long opening. The played game ball is guided to the “rotating body route” (line L31 in FIG. 7). On the other hand, when the game ball does not enter the right big prize opening 50, after the small hit game is finished, the game state is returned to the original “normal state” (line L32 in FIG. 7).

  When a game ball is guided to the “rotational body route”, the game ball is distributed to the first V area 63 or the first loss area 62 by the rotary body accessory 61, and “V winning rate of about ½” “V prize” and “game per V (2 per V)” are started (line L33 in FIG. 7). When the “game per V” is finished, the original “normal state” is returned based on the fact that the winning type of the small hit is “small hit 2” (line L34 in FIG. 7, FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the lost area 62, it becomes “non-V winning (V lost)”, and after the small hit game is finished, it is returned to the original “normal state” (line L34 in FIG. 7).

(5-1-3. In the case of 7 per unit)
Also, in the “normal state”, if the big hit lottery in FIG. 1 wins the small hit, and “small hit 7” is selected in the symbol lottery (selection probability 82/100: line L40 in FIG. 7), The small hit game corresponding to “7” is executed.

  In the small hit game with “7 small hits”, unlike the case of the small hits 1 and 2, the single wing member 52b operates in “open pattern 2 (closed for 1544 ms + opened for 80 ms + closed for 1376 ms + 1 opened for 1500 ms)”. Then, the “second opening / closing operation game (one short opening + one long opening)” that opens and closes the right big prize opening 50 is executed (see the remarks column in FIG. 20). The opening time is also 20 ms, which is an extremely short time.

  In the case of a small hit, when a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50, the game ball is “high speed route (second route) of the two game ball routes in the game area 59 according to the operating state of the high and low distribution member 57. It is guided to the guiding path 56b) "(line L41 in FIG. 7). On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter the right big prize opening 50, when the small hit game ends, the original “normal state” is restored (line L42 in FIG. 7).

  The game balls guided to the “high-speed route” are guided to the second V lottery role 64 and distributed to the second V region 73 or the second loss region 72 depending on the operation state of the VOUT distribution member 65. However, in the case of this small hit, the VOUT distribution member 65 of the second V lottery winning combination 64 has a timing when the right big winning opening 50 is opened long (when 3020 ms elapses from the start of the small hit: “closing time between opening time 20 ms + 1544 ms) The VOUT sorting member 65 quickly moves from the extraction position (second V area opening position) to the insertion position (second V area closing position) at almost the same timing as “the opening time between +80 ms and the closing time between 1376 ms”. The second V region 73 is opened for a very short time of 60 ms and is immediately closed. For this reason, the entry of the game ball to the second V area route is substantially blocked, and the game ball passes through the second loss area 72. In other words, in the case of 7 small hits, it becomes “non-V winning (V lose)” with a probability of almost 100%, and when the small hit game ends, the gaming state is returned to the original “normal state” (FIG. 7). Middle line L45). Note that game balls rarely pass through the second V area 73, but when the game balls pass through the second V area 73, “V winning” is obtained as usual, and “game per V (7 per V)”. Be started. However, in this case as well, the original “normal state” is restored (route L43 → L44 in FIG. 7).

(5-1-3A: per dwarf)
As described above, in the present embodiment, the V winning rate is “about 1/2” in the small winning game triggered by the winning of “small winning 1, 2” in the “normal state”. Is a small hit game (a small hit game with a relatively high V winning rate) ", whereas a small hit game triggered by the winning of" 7 small hits "wins the right big prize opening 50 Although it is easy, the V winning rate is set to “nearly zero”, “small winning game where V winning is difficult or impossible (small winning game with relatively low V winning rate)”. This small hit 7 is referred to as a “small hit” in that it is easy to win the right big winning opening 50, but V winning is a very difficult small hit.

  The reason for deliberately providing the “small hit” like the small hit 7 is to suppress the gambling for the game (the combined probability of the V winning rate in consideration of all the hit types) from the viewpoint of legal requirements. In the case of “7 per unit”, only an extremely short opening time (20 ms) is provided. This is a flashy opening effect as in the case of “1 or 2 per small hit”, and despite the fact that the V win rate is extremely low, the player ’s expectation of winning a V win This is in order to prevent the player from clearly realizing the fact that the small win 7 is won by concealing the winning of the small hit 7 as much as possible. For example, during a symbol variation display game when winning 7 small hits, an effect that looks like a loss (the same effect mode as when lost) appears, and during a small hit game, a right-handed instruction display is performed (for example, liquid crystal Small display in the upper right part of the screen), does not show the effect during the small hit like other small hits. Note that the V winning rate is “nearly zero”, which means that V winning is usually impossible, but there is a possibility of V winning if an irregular event such as a ball bite occurs. Is taken into account. Further, although the V winning rate has been described as being almost zero, depending on the relationship of the combined probability of the V winning rate in consideration of the type of all-small hits, even if the probability is low (for example, about 5% to 10%) Good.

(5-2. Game state transition when a small hit is made in the short time state: FIG. 8)
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the transition of the gaming state when winning a small hit in the short time state will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the gaming state to be transitioned is divided according to 3 to 6 small hits.

(5-2-1. In the case of 3 per unit)
In the “short-time state”, the big win lottery on the special figure 2 side (about 1 / 1.004) is won and the small lottery is selected in the symbol lottery (selection probability 15/100: line in FIG. 8) L50) When the winning symbol “3 small hits” is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 38b, the small hit game corresponding to the “small hit 3” is executed.

  In the small hit game by “small hit 3”, unlike the case of the small hits 1 to 3 and 7, the right big winning opening 50 is opened and closed by the “one open pattern 3 (open for 640 ms)” of the single-winged member 52b. A third opening / closing operation game (one-time semi-opening) "is executed (see the remarks column in FIG. 20). When a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50 during this 640 ms, the game ball is “rotating body route (first guide) of the two game ball routes in the game area 59 according to the operating state of the high and low distribution member 57. Route 56a) "(line L51 in FIG. 8).

  The game ball guided to the “rotary body route” is “V winning” with a probability of about ½ as in the case of the small hits 1 and 2, and when the V winning is achieved, "Game (3 per V)" is started (line L53 in FIG. 8), and when the game per V ends, the winning type of "small 3" is based on the fact that the winning type is "3 per small". The state is shifted to the “short-time state” (line L54 in FIG. 8).

  However, in the case of “Non-V prize (V loss)” (line L55 in FIG. 8), the special power accessory is activated once by this small hit game, and the number of time reductions is decremented by 1 (here Then, it is determined whether or not the “remaining short time count” is 0 (line L55 in FIG. 8: determination processing by the short time number monitoring means hereinafter). Is referred to as “remaining short number of times determination processing”). The number of special symbol fluctuations is subtracted once when the special symbol variation display game is executed.

  If the remaining short number of times is 0, it is assumed that the short time state has ended in this game, and the state is shifted to the “normal state” (remaining short number of times = 0, line L56 in FIG. 8). If not, the “short time state” is continued (remaining short time number> 0 times, line L57 in FIG. 8).

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not enter the right big winning opening 50 (line L52 in FIG. 8), when the small hit game is finished, the above “remaining short time determination process” is executed, and the remaining short time is 0 times. If this is the case, it is assumed that the time-short state has ended in this game, and the state is shifted to the “normal state” (remaining short-time count = 0, line L57 in FIG. 8). (The remaining number of short times> 0 times, line L56 in FIG. 8).

(5-2-2. In the case of 4, 5 per small)
In the “short-time state”, the big win lottery of Special Figure 2 wins the small win, and the symbol lottery selects “4 small hits” or “5 small hits”. 15/100 (total ratio 29/100) (line L60 in FIG. 8), a small hit game corresponding to “4 per small portion” or “5 per small portion” is executed. The “4 small hits” small hit game and the “5 small hits” small hit game in the “time saving state” are small hit games having the same operation mode.

  In the small hit game with “small hit 4, 5”, unlike the case of the above small hits 1 to 3, 7, the single-winged member 52b operates in the “open pattern 4 (closed for 1080ms + open for 1200ms)” to the right. A “fourth opening / closing operation game (one middle opening)” that opens and closes the special winning opening 50 is executed (see the remarks column in FIG. 20). When a game ball enters the right grand prize opening 50 during the opening of 1200 ms, the game ball is moved to the “high speed route (second route) of the two game ball routes in the play area 59 according to the operating state of the high and low distribution member 57. It is guided to the guiding path 56b) "(line L61 in FIG. 8).

  The game ball guided to the “high speed route” is guided to the second V lottery 64 by the VOUT distribution member 65 after the second V region 73 or the second It is distributed to the loss area 72. However, in the case of the “small hit 4, 5”, unlike the case of the “small hit 7”, the VOUT distribution member 65 of the second V lottery bonus 64 has a predetermined distribution after the right large winning opening 50 is opened. In order to close the route to the second V area 73 after a time, a game ball that has entered in a timely manner can pass through the second V area 73 and win a “V prize”.

  In the case of “V winning”, “game per V (7 per V)” is started (line L63 in FIG. 8). When the “game per V” is completed, based on the fact that the winning small hit type is “4 small hits or 5 per small hit”, the “short time state” is entered and a short time value of 95 times is set. (Reassignment) (line L64 in FIG. 8).

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the second lost area 72 (second lost area) and becomes a “non-V prize (V lost)” (line L65 in FIG. 8), the “remaining short time determination” If the remaining number of short times is 0, the process shifts to the “normal state” (remaining number of short times = 0, line L67 in FIG. 8). > 0 times), the “short-time state” is continued (line L66 in FIG. 8).

  If a game ball does not enter the right big winning opening 50 (line L62 in FIG. 8), the remaining short time determination is made as in the case of the above “non-V winning (V lose)”. Depending on the determination result of the processing, the state is shifted to the “normal state” (remaining short time count = 0 times, line L67 in FIG. 8) or the “short time state” is continued (remaining short time number> 0 times, FIG. 8). Middle line L66).

(5-2-3. In the case of 6 per unit)
In the “short-time state”, when the big win lottery on the special figure 2 side is won, and the “small hit 6” is selected in the symbol lottery (selection probability is 56%) (line L70 in FIG. 8), A small hit game corresponding to “6 hits” is executed.

  In the small hit game corresponding to “small hit 6”, the right big prize opening 50 is opened and closed in the “fourth opening / closing operation game” as in the case of the small hits 4 and 5, and the right big prize opening 50 being opened is opened and closed. The game ball that entered the ball is guided to the “high-speed route” (line L71 in FIG. 8).

  The game ball guided to the “high-speed route” becomes “V winning” with a probability of about 1 / 8.8, as in the case of the small hits of 4 and 5, and when it becomes “V winning” “Game per V (6 per V)” is started (line L73 in FIG. 7), and when “Game per V” is finished, “Normal 6” is selected based on the fact that the winning small hit type is “6 small hits”. The state is returned to "state" (line L74 in FIG. 8). When a “non-V prize (V loss)” is obtained with a probability of about 8.7 / 8.8 (line L75 in FIG. 8), the “remaining short time number determination process” is executed, and the remaining short time number If the number of times is 0, the process shifts to the “normal state” (remaining short time count = 0 times, line L77 in FIG. 8), and if the remaining short time number is not zero (remaining short time number> 0 times), the “short time state” Is continued (line L76 in FIG. 8).

  When a game ball does not enter the right big winning opening 50 (line L72 in FIG. 8), as in the case of the above-mentioned “non-V winning (V lose)”, the remaining short time determination processing is performed. Depending on the determination result, the state is shifted to “normal state” (remaining short time count = 0, line L77 in FIG. 8) or “short time state” is continued (remaining short time number> 0 times, in FIG. 8). Line L76).

(5-3. Opening / Closing Operation of Small Hit Game Game Progress During Game: FIGS. 9A to 9D)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, the details of the occurrence of the V winning will be described in detail while paying attention to the opening / closing operation game mode corresponding to each small hit type. FIGS. 9A to 9D are time charts for explaining the background of the occurrence of the V prize in the opening / closing operation game (the above-described first to fourth opening / closing operation games) corresponding to each small hit type.

As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, the opening time ends, and each sorting accessory starts to operate in a predetermined operation pattern as the opening / closing operation game starts. Specifically, the opening / closing operation of the right big prize opening 50 is started with the opening patterns 1 to 4 corresponding to the small hit types, and the high / low distribution member 57 and the VOUT distribution member 65 provided in the idle area 59 are also illustrated. The storage member 58a starts the sorting operation in a predetermined operation pattern. The distribution operation of each member 57, 65, 58 controls the game ball by turning on / off the solenoids SOL1 to SOL attached to each member, and controls the game ball by turning on / off the solenoid attached to each of the members 57, 65, 58, It is as follows (FIG. 25).
(1) In the sorting operation of the high / low sorting member 57, the game balls that have reached the position of the high / low sorting member 57 are guided to the “high-speed route” when the solenoid is turned on, and are guided to the “rotor route” when the solenoid is turned off. . The specific opening pattern is chronologically ON operation for 60 ms, OFF for 1068 ms, ON for 1872 ms, OFF for 60 ms, ON for 2440 ms, OFF for 2500 ms, and ON until the opening / closing operation game ends.
(2) The distribution operation of the VOUT distribution member 65 is such that when the solenoid is turned on, the game ball that has flowed down the high-speed route and reached the position of the VOUT distribution member 65 is guided to the “V winning route” on the second V region 73 side. At the time of OFF, the distribution is performed to guide to the “lose route” on the second loss region 72 side. The specific opening pattern is ON for 40 ms, OFF operation for 1504 ms, ON operation for 60 ms, OFF operation for 4896 ms, ON operation for 60 ms, 18640 ms OFF operation, 1012 ms ON operation, and ON / OFF operation until the game ends. .
(3) In the distribution operation of the storage member 58a, one game ball that has flowed down the rotating body route and has reached the position of the storage member 58a of the storage unit 58 is stored when the solenoid is ON, and the storage is released when the solenoid is OFF. It is operating. The specific opening pattern is ON in the order of 4000 ms ON, 1500 ms OFF operation, 4140 ms ON operation, and open / close operation until the game ends.
In addition, each operation of the members 57, 65, 58 is performed when there is no winning at the right big winning opening 50 and the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed, or when all the game balls won at the right big winning opening 50 are moved to the right. This is a case where it has been confirmed that the game has been discharged from the big prize opening 50 (see the column “END CONDITION” in FIG. 25). Further, the operation patterns for these members 57, 65, and 58 are all the same operation pattern regardless of the small hit type.

(5-3-1. Opening and closing operation game mode at the time of winning 1 or 2 per small game: FIG.
First, with reference to FIG. 9A, the game progress in the opening / closing operation game at the time of winning one or two small hits will be described. In FIG. 9A, time t0 indicates the time when the opening time of the small hit game ends and the first opening / closing operation game (opening pattern 1) starts. In the case of 1 or 2 per small hit, the right big prize opening 50 is closed for 1544 ms (until time t3: 1544 ms) after the opening / closing operation game is started. In addition, each accessory (the high / low sorting member 57, the VOUT member 65, and the storage device 58) in the right big winning opening 50 also operates in an operation pattern corresponding to each after the opening / closing operation game is started. Specifically, the high and low distribution member 57 is maintained in a state where the game balls can be distributed to the high-speed route until 60 ms elapses (until time t1), and the VOUT distribution member 65 is maintained until 40 ms elapses (≈time t1). The game ball is maintained in a state where it can be distributed to the V winning route, and the storage member 58a is maintained in a state where the game ball can be stored until 4000 ms elapses (until time t7).

  When time elapses until time t1, the high and low distribution member 57 is maintained in a state where game balls can be distributed to the rotating body route for 1068 ms (until time t2: 1128 ms), and the VOUT distribution member 65 is maintained for 1504 ms (until time t3: 1544 ms). ) The game ball is maintained in a state where it can be distributed to the lost route. Then, when time elapses until time t2 (1128 ms), the high and low distribution member 57 is maintained in a state where the game balls can be distributed to the high-speed route for 1872 ms (until time t5: 3000 ms).

  When the closing time of the right big prize opening 50 ends (time t3: 1544 ms), the first right big prize opening 50 is opened for 80 ms (until time 4: 1624 ms). At the same time t3, the VOUT distribution member 65 is switched to a state in which the game ball can be distributed to the V winning route for 60 ms (until time t4), and when that 60 ms elapses, 4896 ms (time t9: until 6500 ms) ) Can be switched to a state where game balls can be distributed to the lost route.

  Here, a case where a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50 at time tx during the opening period of the first right big prize opening 50 (time t3: 1544 ms to time t4: 1624 ms) will be described. The game balls that have entered the right big prize opening 50 at time tx are distributed to the high speed route by the high / low distribution member 57 and then flow down the high speed route to reach the VOUT distribution member 65. Until reaching the VOUT distribution member 65, the game balls that have entered the right grand prize opening 50 flow down from the entrance of the right big prize opening 50 via the high and low distribution members 57 over a certain period of time (about 500 ms). ing. That is, the VOUT distribution member 65 performs distribution to the V winning route only for 60 ms (1544 ms to 1604 ms), and the game ball entered at time tx reaches the VOUT distribution member 65 over a certain period of time. On the other hand, the VOUT distribution member 65 has already been switched to the loss route. Therefore, even if a game ball is won during the short opening period of the first right big prize opening 50, it is unlikely that V will be won, and the second long opening period of the right big prize opening 50 (time t8: 5500 ms). (Game time ta: 7000 ms), there is an expectation whether or not a game ball entered during the time will receive a V prize.

  Until the opening time t8 (5500 ms) of the second right major winning opening 50 is reached, the high / low sorting member 57 can distribute the game balls to the rotating body route for 60 ms (from time t5: 3000 ms to time t6: 3060 ms). The storage member 58a is switched to the open state (storage release state) for 1500 ms (from time t7: 4000 ms to time t8: 5500 ms).

  Then, when time elapses until time t8 (5500 ms), the second right opening of the right big prize opening 50 is performed for 1500 ms (until time ta: 7000 ms). At the same time t8, the high and low distribution member 57 is switched to a state in which the game ball can be distributed to the rotating body route for 2440 ms (until time t11: 7940 ms), and the storage member 58a is switched for 4140 ms (time t12: 9640 ms (not shown). Z)) The game ball can be switched to a state where it can be stored.

  Here, a description will be given of a case where a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50 at time ty and time tz during the opening period of the second right big prize opening 50 (time t8: 5500 ms to time ta: 7000 ms). To do. During this opening period, the VOUT distribution member 57 is temporarily switched to the distribution state to the V winning route (time t9: 6500 ms to time t10: 6560 ms), but the game ball entering the right big prize opening 50 is Since neither ball can be distributed to the high-speed route, in this case, the VOUT distribution member 57 is not related.

  First, the game balls that have entered the right big prize opening 50 at time ty are distributed to the rotating body route by the high and low distribution member 57, and then flow down the rotating body route and reach the storage member 58a. The game ball that has reached the storage member 58a is temporarily stored until the storage member 58a is switched to the open state (until time t12). At time t12, when the storage member 58a is switched to the open state, the game ball released from the storage member 58a flows down to the first V lottery object 60, and in the first V lottery object 60, the first V region 63 or the first loss region 62. As a result, when passing through the first V area 63, “per V” occurs, and the game per V is started, while when passing through the first lose area 62, “non-V winning (V lose)” is obtained. When the small hit game ends, the game state at the time of winning is returned.

  Next, the game balls that have entered the right big prize opening 50 at time tz are distributed to the rotating body route by the high and low distribution member 57, and then flow down the rotating body route and reach the storage member 58a. Here, since the game ball entered at time ty has already been stored in the storage member 58a, the game ball entered at time tz, which is the second ball, is discharged without being stored in the storage member 58a. The

  As described above, when a game ball is entered during the opening period of the second right grand prize opening 50, the game ball is guided to the rotating body route, and one of the balls is guided to the first V lottery. Thus, it is determined whether or not to win a V prize. When winning V, the game per V is started after the small hit game ends, and after the game per V, the game state is changed according to the type of the small hit. When the small hit is 1, the time shifts to the short time state, and when the small hit is 2, the shift is to the normal state.

(5-3-2. Game progress in opening / closing operation game at the time of winning 7 small matches: FIG. 9B)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9B, the game progress in the opening / closing operation game at the time of winning 7 small hits will be described. It should be noted that the same contents as the game progress (FIG. 9A) at the time of winning one or two small wins, for example, the operations of the high / low distribution member 57, the VOUT distribution member 65, and the storage member 58a in the right big prize winning opening 50 are avoided. Therefore, the description will be omitted as appropriate.

  Referring to FIG. 9B, the operation of the right big prize opening 50 based on the second opening / closing operation game (opening pattern 2: FIG. 20) in the case of winning 7 small wins is as follows.

  The first opening of the right grand prize winning opening 50 is open over the same opening period (time t3: 1544 ms to time t4: 1624 ms) as in the case of winning 1 or 2 per small win, and during the opening period Even if a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50 at time tx, it is unlikely that a V prize will be won as described above.

  On the other hand, the second opening of the right big prize opening 50 (after 1376 ms from the time t4) is opened over a different opening period from the case of winning the 1 or 2 wins per the small win. A case where a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50 at time ty and time tz during the opening period (time t5: 3000 ms to time tb: 4500 ms) will be described.

  First, game balls that have entered the right big prize opening 50 at time ty during the period from time t5 to time t6 are distributed to the high-speed route by the high / low distribution member 57. This maintains the state that the high / low distribution member 57 can distribute to the rotating body route for 60 ms from time t5 to time t6 (3000ms to 3060ms), but the high / low distribution member 57 from the entrance of the right big prize winning opening 50. This is because it takes 60 ms or more to reach (for example, about 200 ms). The game balls distributed to the high-speed route are distributed to the lost route by the VOUT distribution member 65 and will not win the V prize.

  Also, for the game balls that have entered the right big prize opening 50 at time tz during the period from time t6 to time tb, the high and low distribution member 57 is in a state that can be distributed from time t6 to the high speed route. The high / low distribution member 57 is configured to distribute to the high speed route. Similarly to the game ball entered at time ty, the game ball distributed to the high-speed route is distributed to the lost route by the VOUT distribution member 65 and is not awarded a V prize.

  In this way, even if a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50 during a small hit game with 7 small hits, almost all the game balls entered are distributed to the high speed route by the high and low distribution member 57, and All game balls distributed to the high-speed route are distributed to the lost route by the VOUT distribution member 65 so that no V prize is won.

(5-3-3. Game Progress in Opening / Closing Operation Game at the Time of 3 Wins per Small: FIG. 9C)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9C, the game progress in the opening / closing operation game at the time of winning three small hits will be described. The same contents as the game progress at the time of winning the small hit (FIGS. 9A and 9B) will be omitted as appropriate in order to avoid duplicate description.

  Referring to FIG. 9C, the operation of the right big prize opening 50 based on the third opening / closing operation game (opening pattern 3: FIG. 20) in the case of winning 3 small hits is as follows. In the third opening / closing operation game, opening is performed only once for 640 ms from the time of opening / closing operation game start (time t0) to time tc (640ms) without providing a closing time. A case where a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50 at “time tx” and “time ty” during the opening period (time t0 to time tc) will be described.

  The game balls that have entered the right big prize opening 50 at time tx and time ty are respectively guided to the rotating body route by the high and low distribution members 57. The operation of the high / low distribution member 57 is in a state where it can be distributed to a high-speed route between time t0 (0 ms) and time t1 (60 ms), and high speed between time t1 and time t2 (1128 ms). Although it is in a state where it can be distributed to the route, even if the game ball enters the right big prize winning port 50 at time t0 (0 ms), it switches to the rotating body route when it reaches the high / low distribution member 57. . Therefore, all the game balls entering during the opening period of the right big winning opening 50 (time t0 to time tc) are distributed to the rotating body route by the high / low distribution member 57.

  Then, the game ball that moves on the rotating body route reaches the storage member 58a. At this time, the storage member 58a can store only one game ball from time t0 to time t7 (4000 ms). Therefore, only the game ball that arrives first is stored by the storage member 58a, and the second and subsequent game balls are discharged (guided to the lost route).

  Thereafter, when time elapses until time t7, the storage member 58a is switched from the state in which the storage member 58a can be stored to the open state, so that the game balls stored in the storage member 58a (game balls entered at time tx) are released. The first V lottery item 60 will be idle. If the V prize is won by the first V lottery 60, the game per V is started, and after the game per V, the game is shifted to the short-time state. If the V prize is not won, the small-hit game is terminated, and the game state at the time of winning is shifted to. The

  In this way, all the game balls that enter the right big prize opening 50 during the small hit game with three small hits are distributed to the “rotary route” by the high and low distribution member 57, and the first one of them is stored. It is stored until the time t7 in the member 58a, and then it is first guided to determine whether or not to win a V prize.

(5-3-4. Game progress in opening and closing game when winning 4 to 6 per small: FIG. 9D)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9D, a description will be given of the game progress in the opening / closing operation game at the time of winning 4 to 6 small hits. Note that the same contents as the game progress at the time of winning the small win (FIGS. 9A to 9C) will be omitted as appropriate in order to avoid duplication.

  Referring to FIG. 9D, the operation of the right big prize opening 50 based on the fourth opening / closing operation game (opening pattern 4: FIG. 20) related to the winning of 4 to 6 per small win is as follows. In the fourth open / close operation game, the game is closed from the start of the open / close operation game (time t0) to time td (1080 ms), and then released only once for 1200 ms from time te (2280 ms). A case where a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50 at time tx and time ty during the opening period (time td to time te) will be described.

  The game balls that have entered the right big prize opening 50 at time tx and time ty are respectively guided to the high-speed route by the high and low distribution member 57. As shown in the drawing, the operation of the high / low distribution member 57 is in a state where it can be distributed to the “rotor route” before the right big prize opening 50 is opened (time t1 to time td). At the time when the right big prize opening 50 is opened and the game ball can enter, the distribution state to the “rotary body route” has already been completed and the distribution to the high-speed route is possible. Therefore, all game balls entering during the opening period of the right big winning opening 50 (time td to time te) are distributed to the high-speed route by the high / low distribution member 57.

  First, game balls that have entered the right big prize opening 50 at time tx are distributed to the high-speed route, then distributed to the V winning route by the VOUT distributing member 65, and V-win. The operation of the VOUT distribution member 65 can be distributed to the V winning route only during the period from time t3 (1544 ms) to time t4 (1624 ms), and can be distributed to the lost route during other periods. ing. Accordingly, since it takes about 500 ms for the game ball that has entered the right prize winning opening 50 to reach the VOUT distributing member 65, if the time tx is between the opening start time (1080 ms) and 1124 ms, VOUT The distribution member 65 distributes the route to the V winning route, and as a result, V is won. On the other hand, when the player enters the right big prize opening 50 at the time ty after 1124 ms, the game is distributed to the lost route by the VOUT distributing member 65. As a result, the player loses without winning the V prize. When winning V, a game per V (any one of 4 to 6 per V) corresponding to the small hit type won this time is executed. After the game per V, based on the game state at the time of winning and the small hit type that has been won, the state is shifted to the short time state or the normal state (see FIG. 18).

  In this way, during a small hit game with 4 to 6 small hits, all the game balls that enter the right big prize opening 50 are distributed to the high-speed body route by the high and low distribution member 57, of which predetermined timing Only the game balls that entered at (time tx (1080 ms to 1124 ms)) are distributed to the V winning route by the VOUT distributing member 65 and V winning, and the game balls that entered at other timings are distributed to the lost route and lost. Become.

  As described above, the game forms according to the present embodiment are summarized as follows. In the normal state, a big hit lottery on the side of Fig. 1 is received, and a big hit is won at about 1/259, and "big hit 1" is won at a rate of 52/100 to shift to a short time state, or about 1 /55.8 is a higher probability than the big hit, but wins "1 per small" at a low rate of 9/100 and generates a V win by winning a V to gain the right to transition to a short-time state . In the short-time state, the special figure 2 side jackpot lottery is received, the jackpot is won at about 1/259, and the jackpot is won at a ratio of 44/100 to “big jackpot 3 or jackpot 4”, or about 1 / Short hit state by generating a small hit with an extremely high probability of 1.004, winning one of “3 to 5 per small hit” at a ratio of 44/100, and generating a V hit by V winning Will continue. Also, when shifting to the short-time state, considering the probability of winning a small hit and the V winning rate, there is almost 100% possibility of being per V before the short-time count is exhausted, that is, the next per V is almost fixed. The target number of times “95 times of time reduction” is set. As a result, when shifting to the time-saving state, the time-saving state extended resort is not yet determined, but the next time around V is almost determined. Therefore, in the player's normal state (left-handed advantage), the player can enjoy the game with a lot of enjoyment of shifting to the short-time state by lottery on the special figure 1 side, and the short-time state (right-handed advantage) that has occurred. With this lottery, you can enjoy a game that will continue quickly. Further, when the time shifts to the short-time state, the next time per V is almost fixed, so that the player can expect the next time per V with peace of mind. However, even if winning per V, there is a possibility of winning non-short-time small hits (for example, 6 per small hit), so the challenge of generating per V with the tension that the time-short state may end, It creates a fun and interesting game.

Moreover, it has the following characteristics about the generation | occurrence | production form of V prize-winning by a distribution role. As a first feature, not only one route to the V prize is provided, but a plurality of types of routes having different performances are provided. Details are as follows.
(Κ) For the route leading to the V prize, “rotary body route (first V prize judgment route)” for determining whether “V prize” is possible or not and “static” for “V prize”. “High-speed route (second V winning determination route)” is included.
(Λ) The “high speed route” and the “rotating body route” are greatly different from each other in the time required to determine whether or not a V winning can be made due to the difference in the performance of the game path length of the game ball, the lottery character, and the like. In the case of this embodiment, the “rotary body route” takes longer time than the “high-speed route” until the V winning is possible.
(Μ) The “high speed route” and the “rotating body route” have different V winning rates. In the case of the present embodiment, the “rotary body route” has a higher V winning rate than the “high speed route”.

As a second feature, the route of the distribution destination is determined according to the selected small hit type. Specifically, the “first to fourth opening / closing operation game modes (opening and closing patterns 1 to 4 of the right big winning opening 50)” corresponding to the small hit type and “high / low” executed when the opening operation game starts. Based on the operation mode of the distribution member 57 ", the route to be distributed is determined. More details are as follows.
(Ν) The “rotary body route” is a route that is mainly guided when winning a small hit 1, 2 on the special figure 1 side or a small hit 3 on the special figure 2 side. In other words, the route is used in a normal state or a short time state. In the case of the present embodiment, during the time-shortening state, that is, in the lottery on the special figure 2 side, the “rotor route” is guided only when the “short-time small hit” of 3 small hits is won (FIG. (See FIG. 9C). That is, when a game ball is guided to a specific route (rotating body route) during the time-shortening state, this means that it is deterministic that “winning for time-shortening” is won. On the other hand, in the normal state, that is, in the lottery on the special figure 1 side, the game balls are guided to the “rotary route” by “one short time” per small hit or “non-short time short hit per two”. Is. Therefore, even if the game ball is guided to a specific route during the normal state, it is not definitive that “winning time is small” is won (see FIGS. 7 and 9A). In addition, there may be not only one type but also a plurality of types of short and short hit types on the special figure 2 side.
(Ξ) The “high-speed route” is mainly a route that is guided when winning a small hit 7 on the special figure 1 side (per short dwarf) or a small hit 4-6 on the special figure 2 side. This “high-speed route” is a route that is also guided when winning 1 or 2 on the special figure 1 side, but in this case, the first opening and closing operation game is short opening (80 ms opening) This is a very rare irregular case of winning at the right big winning opening 50 (see FIG. 9A), and since the small hit 7 works as the above “small hit” (see FIG. 9B), the “high speed route” In other words, the route is used only when the small hit type on the special figure 2 side is won, in other words, the route is used in a short time state.

  According to the present embodiment, the presence of a plurality of routes with different performances such as “rotating body route” and “high-speed route” makes it possible to make various movements of the game ball up to the V winning. In addition, the “rotating body route” has a longer play time of the game ball than the “high speed route”, and has a higher V winning rate. For this reason, when guided to the “rotor route”, the expectation level of the V prize is raised, and the expectation of the V prize is given time by the effect by the effect means and the irregular movement of the game ball in the play area. You can crawl carefully with When guided to the “rotating body route”, various rendering routes shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, which will be described later, are provided as effects until the decision of whether or not V winning is possible (for example, “normally” (Direction route that produces effects such as “direct performance during small hits” and “special small hits”), and the production and the dynamic distribution role (the 1st V lottery role 60) are expected to shift to a short-time state. The feeling can be effectively spoken.

  In the present embodiment, when the game time is short, the game ball is determined to have won the “short-time small hit” at the time when the game ball is guided to the “rotating body route” (three wins per small win). In the case of 640 ms middle release), it is informed by the physical movement of the game ball that “Short time short hit” has been won. Therefore, when the player is in a short-time state, the player wants the game ball to be guided to the “rotating body route”, and when the player is guided to the “rotating body route”, the V prize is greatly generated. With a sense of expectation, attention is paid to the movement of the game ball by the first lottery V selection item 60. In the present embodiment, the presence of multiple types of routes with different performances of an accessory and the configuration guided to one of the routes depending on the type of small hits can be combined to effectively exert the real thrill of the sorting character Can do.

  Also, the “high speed route” takes less time than the “rotary body route” to determine whether or not V winning is possible. For this reason, the time until the next symbol change display game will not be prolonged indefinitely even if the V prize is not won, and the game will be advanced at a good tempo even when non-V prizes occur continuously. Therefore, it is suitable for use in a “short time state” in which the game digestion speed is increased.

(6. About technical intervention)
In the above-described game form, the factor that greatly affects the player's profit is the “short-run state resort”. In other words, in order for a player to obtain a large profit, it depends on how long the “short-time state” can be continued. The more the short-time state continues, the more “game per V” is performed, A large amount of prize balls can be acquired in a short time. For this reason, the player has a great interest in the “temporal state resort”.

  In that case, some players aim for “short-time small hits” that will trigger the transition to a short-time state, and try and error whether or not technical intervention is possible to obtain a V prize during the small-hit game. The fact is that appears.

  As a factor that can allow such technical intervention, for example, to the right big prize opening 50 depending on whether the special stop symbol type that can specify the hit type or the decorative stop symbol type is a short time small hit or a non-short time short hit. If it is possible to determine the type of small hits due to the difference in the opening timing of the big prize opening 50, etc., if there is a difference in the notice effect during the symbol variation display game, the variation time, etc. This is the case where a situation where the possibility of winning the winning can be estimated can occur. If the player is made aware of the winning small hit type, when “non-short time short hit” is won, the game ball is not allowed to enter the right big winning opening 50, and when “short time short hit” is won. Therefore, there is a risk that a so-called “strategy” will be executed that makes full use of the stop-attack technique of aiming for winning at the right prize winning opening 50. If such a strategy is feasible, a technical intervention problem will occur, resulting in great inequality among players. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following two strategy countermeasures are roughly classified as strategy countermeasures.

(6-1. First strategy for countermeasures)
The first strategy is to take a game ball into the right big prize opening 50 even if the player confirms that a small hit game with a small hit 3 will be started and then hits the right big prize hole 50. It is a special game specification that does not allow you to enter the ball.

  Specifically, the opening pattern of the right big prize opening 50 in the small hit game by the “small hit 3” win, that is, the opening / closing operation game mode (the third opening / closing operation game mode by the opening pattern 3) is given speciality. ing. In the case of “small hit 3”, the opening time from the start of the small hit game is set to an extremely short time of 20 ms, and as the opening / closing operation game, the right big prize opening 50 is immediately opened after the opening time has passed, and 640 ms. The opening of the right is closed with the passage of time (see FIG. 20).

  Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, by giving the opening / closing operation game mode special, even if the small symbol of the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 38b, the small symbol is “ Even if the player confirms that the game has a “small hit 3” symbol and then a game shot is executed in which the game ball is launched aiming at the right big prize opening 50, the game ball that has been launched is the right big prize hole 50. When the game arrives, the opening / closing game has already ended. That is, when the game ball reaches the right big prize opening 50, the right big prize opening 50 is already closed, making the prize itself impossible. , It is a game form that has a strategy to capture. In the case of the present embodiment, it is configured to reach in “about 2500 ms” even at the fastest speed after launching due to an accessory arrangement configuration, a gauge configuration, or the like.

(6-2. Countermeasures against second strategy)
In the second strategy, the player guesses or predicts that the result of the current symbol variation display game (big hit lottery result) may be a “short time lottery”. That is, the game form has a strategy for countermeasures (second strategy for countermeasures) that the winning opening 50 cannot be aimed. This will be described in detail later.

  The above-mentioned “first strategy countermeasures” and “second strategy countermeasures” will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28A to 28C.

  First, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, referring to FIG. 27, the execution period of the special symbol variation display game 2 and the opening / closing operation game mode of the right big prize opening 50 during the small hit game (in particular, The opening start timing of the right big prize winning opening 50 and its closing timing: opening period) will be described. FIG. 27 shows a variation pattern (special symbol variation time) at the time of winning a small hit, and an opening / closing operation game mode of the right big prize opening 50 based on the start of the fluctuation (V prize winning at the time of right big prize winning prize) The relationship with the route distribution type) is shown. FIG. 27 (a) shows a case where “3 small hits” was won, and FIG. 27 (b) shows a case where “4-6 small hits” was won.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b), all eight types of short, medium, small and medium fluctuations 1 to 8 are defined as the special symbol fluctuation patterns on the special figure 2 side that can be selected when winning a small hit in the "short time state" Any variation pattern is determined by lottery according to the small hit type. Specifically, for “small hit 3”, “short to medium / small change 1-5 (variation time: 4520 ms, 4160 ms, 3800 ms, 3440 ms, 3080 ms)” can be selected. ”Can be selected from“ Fluctuation 4 to 8 (short time: 3440 ms, 3080 ms, 2720 ms, 2360 ms, 2000 ms) ”. Note that the selection rates of these variation patterns are the same (20%). Further, the fluctuation time of these fluctuation patterns (including the fluctuation pattern (not shown) at the time of loss) is relatively shorter than that in the normal state.

  When the variation time of the special symbol ends, the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The fixed display time is set as the stop display period. The fixed display time at the time of winning the small hit in the short time state is “128 ms (see FIGS. 26 and 27)” which is common regardless of the small hit type and the variation pattern type. When the fixed display time elapses, a small hit game is started, and an opening time is set first. This opening time is also 20 ms in common (see the column of opening time in FIG. 27).

  When the opening time elapses, an open / close operation game for opening and closing the right big prize winning opening 50 in a predetermined operation pattern is executed according to the type of the small win won this time. As already described, in the case of small hit 3, the opening / closing operation game (third opening / closing operation game) is executed by the opening pattern 3, and in the case of 4-6, the opening / closing operation game (fourth) is performed. Opening / closing operation game) is executed (see the remarks column in FIG. 20).

  Based on the above, when the winning of each special symbol variation display game 2 is based on the variation start time (variation start time t = 0 ms), the opening of the right big prize opening 50 related to the opening / closing operation game is started. The timing (starting end) and the closing timing (ending end) vary depending on the variation pattern type, and are specifically as follows. The name of the “open period type” shown in the figure depends on whether the route is allocated to a rotating route or a high-speed route in the playing area 59 when a game ball wins during each small hit game. These are names given for convenience of explanation (see FIGS. 7, 8, and 9A to 9D).

(In the case of winning 3 small hits)
Referring to FIG. 27, in the case of 3 wins per small win, for example, when “short time medium / small hit change 1 is selected”, the opening start time (starting point) of the right big winning opening 50 from the start of fluctuation in FIG. “4668 ms + definite display time 128 ms + opening time 20 ms” is “after 4668 ms”, and the closing time (termination) is “4668 ms + large winning opening opening period 640 ms by opening pattern 3” “after 5308 ms”. Similarly, the opening period (starting time to ending time) of the right big winning opening 50 when the short, medium and small hit fluctuations 1 to 5 are selected can be summarized as follows (the opening period of the right large winning opening 50 (starting to end). ))).

(1) Short-to-medium-to-small fluctuation 1: 4668 to 5308 ms (rotary body route pattern A)
(2) Short-to-medium-to-small fluctuation 2: 4308-4948ms (rotary body route pattern B)
(3) Short-to-medium-to-small fluctuation 3: 3948-4588ms (rotary body route pattern C)
(4) Short-to-medium-to-small fluctuation 4: 3588 to 4228 ms (rotary body route pattern D)
(5) Short to medium / small change 5: 3228 to 3868 ms (rotary body route pattern E)

(At the time of 4-6 winning per small)
On the other hand, in the case of winning “Small per 4-6”, it is as follows. For example, in the case of winning at the time of 4 small hits, for example, in the case of “when 4 short / short / medium hit fluctuation is selected”, the opening start time (starting point) of the right big winning opening 50 from the start of fluctuation in FIG. 3440 ms + definite display time 128 ms + opening time 20 ms + open winning pattern 4 big winning opening closing period 1080 ms ”is“ after 4668 ms ”, and the closing time (terminating) is“ 4668 ms + opening winning opening open period 1200 ms ”5868 ms After 'become'. Similarly, it is as follows when the opening period of the right big prize winning opening 50 at the time of selection of 1 to 5 fluctuations in short / medium / small hits is summarized.

(1) Fluctuation of short / medium / small 4: 4668 to 5868ms (High-speed route pattern A)
(2) Short and medium fluctuation per hour 5: 4308-5508ms (High-speed route pattern B)
(3) Short and medium fluctuation per hour 6: 3948-5148ms (High-speed route pattern C)
(4) Fluctuation per hour 7: 3588-4788ms (High-speed route pattern D)
(5) Short-to-medium-to-small fluctuation 8: 3228-4428ms (high-speed route pattern E)

  As can be seen from the above, among the fluctuation patterns selected at the time of winning 3 small wins or 4-6 winning small hits, “short and medium small to medium fluctuations 1 and 4”, “short and medium small to medium fluctuations 2 and 5”, “short and medium short to medium The opening start timing (start time) of the right big winning opening 50 is the same for each of the combinations of “hit variation 3 and 6”, “short and medium small / medium variation 4 and 7”, or “short / medium / small variation 5 and 8”. It has a special commonality of being controlled. Note that the countermeasure against countermeasures using the above-mentioned commonality will be described later in “Second countermeasure against countermeasures”.

  28A (A) and (B) are representative of “temporal short / medium / small hit fluctuation 1” and “short / short / medium / small hit fluctuation 4” among the fluctuations 1 to 8 of short / short / medium hits that can be selected at the time of winning each small hit. Rotating body route pattern A and high-speed route pattern A) are taken up, and the right big winning opening opening period and game ball launch timing when the short / medium / small variation 1 is selected and when the short / medium / small variation 4 is selected. It shows the relationship with (strategy). In FIG. 28A, “time t0 (0 ms)” indicates the time (reference time) when the special symbol variation display is started.

  First, a description will be given of the opening period of the right big prize winning opening 50 with the time t0 as a base point for “when the short / medium / small hit variation 1 is selected (rotary body route pattern A)”.

  Referring to FIG. 28A (b), the special symbol variation display is executed until time t3 (4520 ms) of the variation time based on the short, medium and small per unit variation 1, and then the special symbol corresponding to the small unit 3 is selected as the winning symbol. The display is stopped until the time t4 (4648 ms) over the fixed display time (128 ms). When the definite display time has elapsed and the small hit game by the small hit 3 is started, the third opening / closing operation game (opening for 640 ms) by the opening pattern 3 is executed through the opening time of 20 ms. Accordingly, the opening period (starting to ending) of the right big prize opening 50 in this case is from time t5 (after 4668 ms) to time t6 (after 5308 ms) (rotary body route pattern A).

(About the first strategy)
Here, after the player confirms that the special stop symbol is “small hit 3”, that is, at “time tk1 (between time t4 and time t5)”, the game ball is launched and the right big prize opening 50 is reached. Suppose you aim for a prize. In the case of the present embodiment, since the shortest arrival time until the launched game ball reaches the right big prize opening 50 is “about 2500 ms (hereinafter, referred to as“ 2500 ms ”for the convenience of explanation), Even when a game ball is launched at the moment when is stopped and displayed, that is, when it is confirmed and displayed, the time when the game ball reaches the right big prize opening 50 is based on the change start time t0 of the special symbol as follows. )like,
(B) Time tk2 “after 7020 ms” of “variation time 4520 ms of short / medium / small variation 1 + 2,500 ms of arrival time of right big prize opening (0 ms at the moment of final display)”.
Therefore, the time at which the game ball reaches the right big prize opening 50 is about 7200 ms, far beyond 5308 ms after the time t6, which is the end of the opening period of the right big prize opening 50, and Winning is impossible. In addition, this time tk2 is a time exceeding 6808 ms of the time t8 (ending time end time) at which the small hit game ends.

That is, as the above-mentioned “first strategy countermeasures”, in this embodiment, the special symbol display device 38b has a special stop symbol fixed display time (in this example, a fixed display time during a short-time state), and opening / closing during a small hit game. Regarding the relationship between the three aspects of action game mode (right big prize opening opening pattern), arrival time from game ball launch to right big prize winning opening 50 (large prize winning time arrival time),
(Α) There is a relationship of “a period from the start of the final display until the end of the opening of the right big winning opening 50” <“a big winning opening arrival period”.
For example, in the case where the above-described small hit 3 is won, the time from the fixed display time until the opening of the right big winning opening 50 during the small hit game is “determined display at the time of the small hit win in the short-time state” The time is 128 ms (see FIG. 26) + the opening time at the start of the small hit game 20 ms + the opening time of the right big winning opening 50 is 640 ms (see FIG. 20) ”, and the total winning opening arrival time is 2500 ms. α) is satisfied.

  Next, a description will be given of the case of “when short / medium / small hit variation 4 is selected (high-speed route pattern A)”. In the case of selecting the short / short / medium / small variation 4, as understood from FIG. 28A (b), the variation time end time of the short / medium / small variation 4 is 3440 ms after the time t <b> 1, and then the special symbol display device 38 b. The special stop symbol corresponding to the small hit 4 or the small hit 5 is fixedly displayed for 128 ms from the time t1 (after 3440 ms) to the time t4 (after 3568 ms). Then, after the fixed display time (128 ms) has elapsed, a small hit game with a small hit 4 is started, and a fourth opening / closing operation game with the opening pattern 4 (open for 1080 ms + open for 1200 ms) via an opening time of 20 ms. Is executed. Accordingly, the opening period of the right big prize opening 50 is from time t5 (after 4668 ms) to time t7 (after 5868 ms).

Therefore, even if a game ball is launched at the moment (time t1) when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the time to reach the right big prize opening 50 is as follows (b):
(B) Fluctuation time 3440 ms for short / medium / small hit variation 4 + 2500 ms for arrival time for right big prize opening (0 ms at the moment of final display) “5940 ms later”. That is, the opening period of the right big prize opening 50 has already ended, and it is impossible to win.

  In addition, although not shown in the figure, in the same manner as for other short and long fluctuation patterns 2, 3 and 5 to 8, the player checks the special stop symbol type of the special symbol display device and then plays the game ball. Even if the ball is launched, when the game ball reaches the right big prize opening 50, the opening period of the right big prize opening 50 has already ended, and it is impossible to win.

  Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball is launched after confirming the special stop symbol type of the special symbol display device or the decoration stop symbol type of the liquid crystal display device, the game ball may enter the right big prize opening 50. It becomes impossible. Therefore, during the time-short state, it is impossible to pinpoint the time-short hit with a pinpoint regardless of how to make full use of the stoppage, and the capture is meaningless at all. As a result, equality among players can be maintained.

(About the second strategy)
Next, the second countermeasure against countermeasures will be described with reference to FIGS. 28B and 28C.

  As one of the strategies, the player guesses or predicts that the result of this symbol variation display game (big hit lottery result) may be “short-time small hit”, and won the right big prize during the symbol variation display game. There is a strategy to capture unexpected profits in the design of aiming at the mouth 50 and intentionally connecting it in a short time state. In order to prevent such a strategy, the following measures are taken in this embodiment.

  28B and FIG. 28C are similar to FIG. 28A, the short-to-medium / small / medium-to-small fluctuations 1 to 5 (rotary body route patterns A to E) according to the small hit 3 and the short / medium / small-to-small fluctuations 4 to 8 (to the small hit 4 to 6) It is a time chart which shows the outline about the opening | release period of the right big prize opening 50 on the basis of the time of a change start of the special symbol change display game 2 about high-speed route patterns AE.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 28B and 28C, the short-to-medium-to-small fluctuations 1 to 5 (rotating body route patterns A to E) according to the “small hit 3” which is the short-to-short hit, and the “small hit 4, Short-to-medium-to-small fluctuations 4 to 8 (high-speed route patterns A to E) related to "5", and short-to-medium-to-small fluctuations 4 to 8 (high-speed route patterns A to E) related to "small hit 6" that is non-time-short / small As described above, the opening time (starting point) of the right big prize opening 50 based on the time when the special symbol variation display is started has the following relationship. In addition, the time t0 in a figure shows the time when the change display of the special symbol was started similarly to FIG. 28A.

(1) Time short / small / medium hit variation 1 and time short / medium / small variation 4 selection open at the same time (2) Time short / medium hit variation selection 2 and time short / medium / small variation 5 selection open at the same time (3 ) When selecting short-to-short / medium hit variation 3 and short-to-medium / small hit variation 6 is open at the same time. (4) When selecting short-to-medium / small hit variation 4 and short-to-short / medium-to-small variation 7 is selected, open at the same time. When the small / medium hit variation selection 5 and the short / medium / small hit variation 6 selection are released at the same time, that is, when expressed by the game release period type shown in the drawing, the following is obtained.
(1) “Rotating body route pattern A and high speed route pattern A” are released at the same time (2) “Rotating body route pattern B and high speed route pattern B” are released at the same time (3) “Rotating body route pattern” “C and high-speed route pattern C” are released at the same time. (4) “Rotating body route pattern D and high-speed route pattern D” are released at the same time. (5) “Rotating body route pattern E and high-speed route pattern E” Are open at the same time

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a common variation pattern can be selected for both the short time and the short time small hit (FIG. 27), and at the same time, when the variation pattern is selected, the variation start time is the base point. The right big prize opening 50 is opened (the opening start timing (starting end) of the right big prize opening 50 is the same time). In addition, even in the case of short and short wins, the same applies to the small hits (3, 4) and relatively low bonuses (5), which have a relatively high level of profit per game per V. The change pattern can be selected, and the right winning prize opening 50 is opened at the same time with the start of the change as a base point.

  As a result, no matter how the special symbol variation pattern is observed, it is not clear whether the small opening / closing operation game of the short time small hit or non-short time short hit occurs. Therefore, the winning small hit type is not recognized by the player, and the player cannot intentionally hit the short hit. Also, as shown in FIGS. 28B and 28C, the opening period of the right big prize opening 50 is “640 ms (opening period related to small hit 3)” for the rotating body route patterns A to E, and the high-speed route In the case of the patterns A to E, it is “1500 ms (opening period related to small hits 4, 5, 6)”, and all the open periods of the right big winning opening 50 related to small hits 3 are 4,5 small hits. , 6 and the opening start timing is controlled at the same time in both cases, so that the player “excludes other small hits opening period, during the 'small hits 3” opening period. “Aim to win only” (see launch times ta1 to td1 shown in the figure), and therefore, it captures the strategy to “shoot only at the shortest time”.

  In this way, while the symbols are changing, aim for a short-running villa by aiming for winning the right big prize opening 50 at the time of winning the short time, or winning the right big prize opening 50 when winning the non-short time. It is possible to contain a strategy to avoid the fall to the normal state by avoiding it.

(Other strategy countermeasures: Third strategy countermeasures)
In the present embodiment, “variation 1 to 3 per short time small / medium” is selected only when 3 small wins per short time short win are selected, and are not selected when 4 to 6 per non-short time short wins are won. It is like that. Focusing on this point, when the fluctuation time of the special symbol of this time is counted, in the case of exceeding the “fluctuation time 3440 ms” of the “short-time small / medium fluctuation 4” that is the longest among the fluctuations 4 to 8 Can be an estimation element of the small hit type determination that “they are any of short to medium small to medium fluctuations 1 to 3 related to the small hit 3”. However, even if the player hits the game ball at the moment when the above “3440 ms” is exceeded, the time when the game ball reaches the right big prize opening 50 is 5940 ms after the lapse of 2500 ms. However, even if the small hit is 3, when the game ball reaches the right big prize opening 50, the opening period of the right big prize opening 50 has already ended, and the winning becomes impossible. Therefore, in the case of the present embodiment, it is possible to contain another strategy of “counting a special symbol variation time and aiming at a short time hit”.

(Other strategy countermeasures: 4th strategy countermeasures)
In addition, in the above description, the countermeasures for taking a countermeasure focusing on the variation display mode of the special symbol and the small hit game mode (opening / closing operation game mode) in the special symbol display device have been described. However, it is preferable to have the following “fourth strategy countermeasure” as a more powerful strategy countermeasure.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a common special symbol variation pattern can be selected when winning time / short time or non-time / short time winning. In view of this, it is configured such that an effect mode (for example, a notice effect such as a reach effect) during the symbol variation display game is determined regardless of at least the small hit type at the time of winning. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of the small hit type that has been won from the stage of the symbol variation display game.

  However, there are multiple types of short, medium, small and medium fluctuation patterns, each of which has a different fluctuation time. For this reason, it is necessary to determine the production corresponding to each variation time, and there is a considerable difference in the production mode of each variation pattern. Therefore, the difference itself can be an estimation element of the small hit type.

  Therefore, it is possible to share the effect mode executed from the start of the symbol variation display game to a specific period (first half period), and to determine which small hit corresponds to the effect mode of the period Keep it secret. With regard to this “specific period”, taking into account the time to reach the grand prize opening (2500 ms), all the game balls launched within the specific period can win the right big prize opening 50, but exceed the specific period. The game ball launched in this way can be realized by satisfying the time condition that it is impossible to win the right big prize opening 50.

(8. Ball biting countermeasures: FIGS. 3A, 3B, 4, and 25)
Next, countermeasures for so-called “ball biting” in the right big prize opening 50 during the small hit game will be described.

  As described in FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B, FIG. 4, etc., the game balls that have entered the game area 59 are distributed by various mechanisms that perform the game ball distribution operation (for example, the high and low distribution members 57). , VOUT distribution member 65, storage member 58a, movable member such as rotating body accessory 61 (outside rotating body 61a), and the like, guide paths 56a to 56h along which the game ball moves change, and finally, V region 63 , 73 or the lost region 62, 73. In the play area 59 having such a variety of mechanisms, the game ball is placed in the V area or for various reasons such as the operation timing of the movable member, the entry timing of the game ball, the shape of the sorting tool, the form of the guide path, etc. Before passing through the lost area, a “ball biting” (also called “ball clogging”) in which the hand of the game ball is blocked by the sorting tool may occur.

  The “ball biting” as described above has a problem that, for example, a game ball between a sorting tool, a guide path, and a wall surface is sandwiched and the progress of the game ball is hindered. When “ball biting” occurs, it is considered that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming operation, and error processing such as error notification is executed.

(Ball biting error judgment processing)
In the case of the present embodiment, the number of game balls (the number of winning balls) entered the right big prize opening 50 and the number of game balls (the number of discharged balls) discharged from the right big prize opening 50 (playing area 59) are monitored. If the number of winning balls does not match the number of discharged balls even after a predetermined error monitoring time after the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed (the number of winning balls ≠ the number of discharged balls), it is determined that a ball biting error has occurred. It is designed to execute error handling. The specific contents of the ball biting error determination process are as follows.

  The main control unit 20 sets an error monitoring time in the error monitoring timer together with the opening / closing operation game related to the small hit game. This error monitoring time takes into account a sufficient margin time until the winning ball is discharged, and for example, “40000 ms” is set. This error monitoring time (40000 ms) is longer than the time until the final operation of all of the sorting objects is completed. The main control unit 20 determines the number of winning balls (game balls detected by the sensor SW1) to the right big winning opening 50 during the small hit game and the number of discharged balls (sensors SW2 to SW6) discharged from the right big winning opening 50. (Counting game balls detected by the above) is executed. Each time the main control unit 20 detects a winning ball to the right big winning port 50, the main control unit 20 adds 1 to the right big winning port discharge counter that counts the discharged ball (counter +1). By subtracting 1 from the counter and determining whether or not the counter value is zero, it is determined whether or not all winning balls have been discharged. Therefore, unless the counter value becomes zero, it is not determined that all winning balls have been discharged, and if the counter value is not zero even after the error monitoring time has elapsed, it is considered that a ball bit has occurred and an error notification is made. The predetermined error processing such as is executed. In the present embodiment, the ball clogging error notification is continued until the main power supply of the gaming machine is turned off.

  The “ball biting” phenomenon as described above in the game area is an error that can occur even if the player plays a game with a regular game method. However, even if the correct gaming method is performed, if an error is reported to the dark clouds when a ball bit occurs, distrust to the gaming machine is caused. Therefore, in this embodiment, even when ball biting occurs, a characteristic action (ball biting countermeasure action) described below is executed, and the game machine itself can eliminate and prevent ball biting, and the action After that, an error determination process is executed.

  The above-mentioned measures for biting the ball will be described while touching the operations of the high / low distribution member 57, the VOUT distribution member 65, and the storage member 58a, which are the distribution objects according to the present embodiment. In addition, since the start condition and end condition of the operation | movement of these distribution combination objects are as showing in figure, the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably. First, the high / low distribution member 57 and the VOUT distribution member 65 according to the high-speed route will be described with reference to FIG.

  The high / low sorting member 57 performs “operation 1 to operation 7” shown in the figure by ON / OFF control of the solenoid SOL1 as a series of operations during the small hit game. In the case of the present embodiment, in the case of the “operation 1, 3, 5, 7” of the operations 1 to 7, the first guide path 56a is closed and the second guide path 56b is opened, and the game ball Is formed (the second guiding path 56b is in an open state), and in the case of the “operation 2, 4, 6” OFF operation, the second guiding path 56b is closed. The first guiding path 56a is opened to form a “rotating body route” that guides the game ball to the first guiding path 56a (the second guiding path 56b is closed), and the gaming ball is moved to the “high speed route” or “rotating body route”. (Refer to the “high / low sorting member” column in FIGS. 3A to 4 and 25).

  If attention is paid to the operation of the high and low distribution member 57, when “operation 1 → operation 2, operation 3 → operation 4, or operation 5 → operation 6 (when the solenoid ON operation is switched to the OFF operation)” is executed, that is, the second When the guide path 56b is switched from the open state to the closed state, the second guide path 56b is formed in the vertical direction. There is a possibility that “ball biting” occurs in which a game ball is sandwiched between the guide path 56 b and the guide path 56 b. However, even if such “ball biting” occurs, the second guiding path 56b is opened due to “operation 3, operation 5, or operation 7 (final operation)” executed thereafter, so that it is caught. The game ball is released and the “ball biting” can be resolved. In the case of the present embodiment, in the “operation 7” that is the final operation, the second guiding path 56b is' maintained in an open state (first valve opening operation) until the predetermined end conditions 1 and 2 are satisfied. In this way, the game ball passing through the second guide path 56b after the operation 7 is prevented from being bitten.

  In addition, the “VOUT distributing member 65”, which is one of the sorting objects, performs “operation 1 to operation 8” shown in the figure by ON / OFF control of the solenoid SOL2 as a series of operations during the small hit game. In the case of the present embodiment, in the case of the solenoid ON operation of “operation 1, 3, 5, 7” among the operations 1 to 8, a “V winning route” that leads the game ball to the second V region 73 is formed. (The second V region 73 is open), in the case of the solenoid OFF operation of “operations 2, 4, 6, 8”, a “losing route” for guiding the game ball to the second losing region 72 is formed (second V region) 73), the game balls are distributed to either the V region or the loss region (see the “VOUT distribution member” column in FIGS. 3A to 4 and FIG. 25).

  Here, in the present embodiment, “operation 7” and “operation 8” related to the VOUT distribution member 65 are characteristic operations for preventing ball biting. In detail, the series of operations of the VOUT distribution member 65 during the small hit game itself is “operation 1 to operation 6”, and the operation of the VOUT distribution member 65 is completed by the final “operation 6”. Then, after the opening / closing operation game is finished, in response to the fact that the second guide path 56b is maintained in the open state by the high / low distribution member 57, the loss distribution route of the VOUT distribution member 65 is in the open state (V winning a prize). It can be said that it is preferable to keep the route closed) to prevent irregular V winning after the opening / closing operation game ends.

  Focusing on the above-mentioned “operation 1 to operation 6” of the VOUT distribution member 65, execution of “operation 1 → operation 2, operation 3 → operation 4, operation 5 → operation 6 (when switching from solenoid ON operation to OFF operation)” In other words, when the V winning route is switched from the open state to the closed state, if the timing of the game ball entering the V winning route is poor, “ball biting” is performed between the VOUT distributing member 65 and the guide route of the V winning route. May occur. Even when such “ball biting” occurs, the execution of “operation 3 and operation 5” causes the V winning route to be opened, so that the pinched game ball is released and “ball biting” can be eliminated. it can. However, if “ball biting” occurs at the time of the final “operation 6”, the game ball can no longer be released and the error monitoring time (40000 ms) elapses while the ball is being bitten. Even though a game is played with a different game method, error processing is executed.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the above operation 6 is executed, the “operation 7” (the first operation) that sets the V winning route to “temporarily open state (1012 ms open)” regardless of whether or not the ball biting has occurred. The two-valve opening operation) is performed, and the ball biting that can occur in the operation 6 can be eliminated. Then, after the “operation 7” as the ball biting elimination operation is completed, the V winning route is closed and the lost route is maintained in an open state until predetermined end conditions 1 and 2 are satisfied (operation 8). As a result, even if there is a game ball that has entered the second guide path 56b later than usual, the occurrence of the ball biting by the VOUT distributing member 65 is prevented, and the irregular V winning after the opening / closing operation game is completed. Goto action can be prevented.

  As described above, with respect to the VOUT distribution member 65, the control process of “operation 7” that temporarily opens the V winning route works as “ball biting cancellation means”. In the present embodiment, “operation 7 (second valve opening operation)” is a ball biting countermeasure operation. However, after the V winning route is opened, the V winning route is in a closed state (losing route opened state). A series of opening / closing operations may be handled as a ball biting countermeasure operation. For example, when the operation 7 ends, a series of operations from the operation 7 to a part or all of the operation 8 (until the predetermined end conditions 1 and 2 are satisfied) may be treated as a ball biting countermeasure operation. In the case of this example, at least the operation mode including the operation of setting the V winning route closed after the V winning route is temporarily opened can be handled as the final operation of the VOUT distribution member 65.

  Moreover, although the example which opens the VOUT distribution member 65 once (ON operation) was demonstrated as a ball | bowl biting countermeasure operation | movement, this invention is not limited to this. For example, in consideration of various circumstances (forms of the guiding path and the distribution object (movable member), the operation pattern of the distribution object, the occurrence frequency of the ball biting, etc.), the above opening operations may be performed continuously or intermittently. It may be executed once. Further, the opening time can be determined as appropriate.

  As with the above-described high and low distribution member 57 and the like, the “storage member 58a” which is one of the distribution objects is also controlled by a solenoid (SOL3) ON / OFF control as a series of operations during the small hit game. The illustrated “operations 1 to 4” are performed. In the case of this embodiment, when the solenoid ON operation of “operations 1 and 3” is performed, the storage unit 58 is in a closed position in which one game ball is retained, and when the solenoid OFF operation of “operations 2 and 4” is performed, It becomes an open position that allows the game ball to flow down, and allows the game ball to flow down (pass through the first guiding downstream passage 56c). The game ball that has flowed down is sent to the croon 67 (see the “storage member” column in FIGS. 3A to 4 and FIG. 25).

  Regarding the ball biting in the storage unit 58, the game ball moving in the first guide path 56a is sandwiched between the storage member 58a and the wall surface of the first guide path 56a when the storage member 58a is moved up and down. May occur. Regarding the storage member 58a, in the final operation 4, the storage member 58a is maintained in the open position, and the first guide downstream passage 56c to the cleon 67 is maintained in the open state (third valve opening operation). ', While preventing the ball from biting in the storage unit 58, the game ball is allowed to flow out of the storage unit 58 so that the game ball flowing down with a delay is appropriately discharged (the fifth guide). Discharged from the path 56e or the sixth guide path 56f).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the “all valve opening operation (first to third valve opening operation)” related to the ball biting countermeasure operation related to the distribution combination is executed for all the distribution combinations, and the game The machine itself has a configuration that can eliminate and prevent ball biting. In addition, the ball biting error determination process is executed after the ball biting countermeasure operation for all of the sorting instruments is completed. This is because, even after the ball biting countermeasure operation is performed, it is considered that a ball biting error has occurred if all the discharged balls have not yet been confirmed. This is because it is preferable in terms of suppressing the execution of.

  The above-mentioned “all valve opening operation” does not necessarily mean that each sorting tool performs the valve opening operation at the same timing because of the mechanism and role of the sorting tool. In the case of this embodiment, in particular, it is called a full valve opening operation in that all of the first to third valve opening operation periods have overlapping periods. Specifically, when the end condition 2 is not satisfied (when all the discharged balls are unconfirmed), the second valve opening operation of the VOUT distributing member 65 that is executed latest in the sorting combination is executed. A period (a period of 25200 ms to 26012 ms from the start to the end of the operation 7) is a period that overlaps the first valve opening operation execution period of the high / low sorting member 57 and the third valve opening operation execution period of the storage member 58a. In addition, the valve opening operation may be executed for one or a plurality of specific assignments among a plurality of assignments, instead of executing the full valve opening operation for all the assignments. . For example, the ball biting countermeasure operation (second valve opening operation) may be executed for only the VOUT sorting member 65 in consideration of the ball biting occurrence frequency and the like.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the start timing of the “valve opening operation (first to third valve opening operation)” depends on various circumstances (for example, the configuration of the floating area 59 and the mechanism and role of the distribution tool). Of course, if the circumstances are different, the start timing of the ball biting countermeasure operation (valve opening operation) can be set to the same timing for all or a part of the allocated combinations. In this case, the ball biting countermeasure operation process is simplified, and the control burden can be reduced.

  Further, “operation 7” which is the ball biting countermeasure operation of the VOUT distribution member 65 is preferably set to the following start timing. Specifically, after the small hit game is started, the period until the right big prize opening 50 is opened (the period when the one-winged member 52b is opened), or the game ball that has entered the right big prize place 50 is discharged, That is, the ball biting countermeasure operation timing is determined in consideration of the discharging period until the winning ball passes through the V region or the loss region. For example, the start timing of the operation 7 can be set to a timing later than at least the opening period (first period) of the right big prize opening 50. Also, considering the play time for the game ball that entered the right big prize opening 50 to move in the play area 59, the start timing of the action 7 is at least the opening period (first period) of the right big prize opening 50. A period (third period) that is added to the shortest discharge period (second period) that is the shortest time width (approximately 1000 ms in the case of the present embodiment) until the game ball that has entered the right big prize opening 50 is discharged. The timing can be later than that.

  The opening period of the right big prize opening 50 (first period) refers to the entire period of the open state of the right big prize opening 50 in the opening / closing operation game. For example, in the case of the opening pattern 1, 1580 ms of “one short opening of 80 ms + one long opening of 1500 ms” corresponds (see the remarks column in FIG. 20). In consideration of the fact that game balls that are being short-opened are rare, it is not the full open state described above, but only the long open period excluding the short open period (in the example of the open pattern 1, 1500 ms). The opening period of the right big prize opening 50 may be an opening / closing operation game period of the right big prize opening 50 (in the case of the present embodiment, the opening patterns 1 to 4 correspond).

  In addition to the movable members 57, 58, 65 described above, an inner rotating body 61a and an outer rotating body 61a of the rotating body accessory 61 are provided in the right big prize opening 50. For 61a, the ball biting countermeasure operation is such that the operation of rotating in the opposite direction is always repeated when the power is turned on for a predetermined time after the power is turned on. The rate is almost zero.

<5. About production>
(5-1. Production mode)
Next, an effect mode (effect state) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of effect modes for causing an effect related to the gaming state to appear, and is configured to be able to go back and forth between the effect modes. Specifically, the above-mentioned effect modes include “normal effect mode” when the game state is “normal state”, “short effect mode” when “short time state”, and “winning game state”. Are provided with a plurality of types of effect modes corresponding to each game state, such as “winning game effect mode”.

  The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241), based on a predetermined transition condition, a function unit (effect state transition control means) that controls transition between a plurality of types of effect modes, and a function unit that manages the effect modes related to the gaming state ( Production state management means). The effect control unit 24 designates a specific effect control command sent from the main control unit 20 (CPU 201), specifically, the current gaming state (including the internal gaming state), or the gaming state is shifted. Based on a “specific effect control command” that specifies whether the game is managed in a manner consistent with the gaming state managed on the main control unit 20 side, transition control between a plurality of types of effect modes and the current effect are performed. The state is configured to be manageable. Specifically, the specific effect control command corresponds to an effect control command including information related to a gaming state managed on the main control unit 20 side. For example, a variation pattern specifying command, a decorative symbol specifying command, a gaming state Main commands such as a specified command, a short-time end command, a predetermined command transmitted during a hit (for example, “big hit start command”, “big hit end command”, “small hit start command”, “small hit end command”, etc.) There is an effect control command including information related to a gaming state managed on the control unit 20 side.

(5-1-1. About production under each production mode)
In each production mode, in this embodiment, the background display as the background is different from each other in the background image production so that the player can understand what kind of gaming state the player is staying under the production mode. Appears. In addition, the normal effect mode and / or the “short-time effect mode” can include a plurality of types of effect modes depending on the game situation. In the “short time effect mode”, the “short time effect notification effect” is executed in order to notify the remaining short time number.

  Further, the “hit game effect mode” includes “hit game effect mode” related to jackpot game, “small hit game effect mode” related to small hit game, “per game effect mode per V” related to game per V, etc. In the “small hit game effect mode”, during the small hit game, when the game ball passing through the branch path in the right big winning opening 50 wins a V prize or a V prize is given. At the same time, a “short time transition effect” or the like that suggests the possibility of transition to the short time state is executed. Also, in the “big hit game effect mode” and “per V game effect mode”, an effect that tells whether or not to shift to a time-saving state after the winning game is finished, whether or not the number of time reductions is given, and how many times it is given. Speaking effects are performed.

(5-2. Advance notice)
Next, the notice effect will be described. The effect control unit 24, in the normal effect mode and the short-time effect mode, the contents of the effect control command from the main control unit 20, specifically, the variation pattern information included in at least the variation pattern designation command (for example, the winning lottery result) A function unit (notification effect control means) that controls various notice effects related to the current effect mode and the jackpot lottery result based on information, presence / absence of reach effect, and variation time of special symbols). Such a notice effect includes, in addition to the notice effect represented by “reach effect (effect mode related to reach fluctuation pattern)”, a pre-read notice effect, a pseudo-continuous effect, and the like. Those that occur independently are included. Basically, in the symbol variation display game, a plurality of notice effects are generated redundantly to excite the game contents. The notice effect suggests (predicts) the degree of winning expectation as to whether or not the winning type has been won, and works as a “drinking effect” for encouraging the player's winning expectation to the winning type.

(5-2. Production means)
The production means for producing the production may be any stimulus transmission means that can exert the production effect by appealing to human perception, such as vision, hearing, and touch, and light such as the decorative lamp 45 and the LED device. Generating means, sound generating device such as a speaker 46, effect display device such as a liquid crystal display device 36, a vibration generating device that transmits vibration to the player's body, a wind pressure device that applies wind pressure to the player's body, or visual operation by the operation thereof A representative example is a movable body accessory that exhibits a dramatic effect. Here, the effect display device is a display device that appeals to the eye like the image display device, but differs from the image display device in that it also includes an image-independent display device (for example, a 7-segment display). The term “image display device” refers mainly to a type that produces an effect by displaying an image, and a device that produces an effect other than an image, such as a 7-segment display, is included in the concept of the effect display device.

(7. Effects related to winning games: FIGS. 29 to 35)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 to 35, an effect related to the winning game (winning effect) will be described.

  The hit effect during the big hit is roughly divided into an opening effect at the start of the big hit, a round effect during the round game, and an ending effect after the end of the final round game. The small hit effect in the case of a small hit is composed of an opening effect at the start of a small hit, an effect during an opening / closing operation during an opening / closing operation game, an ending effect when a non-V prize is won, and a V winning effect when a V prize is won. Further, the per-V effect in the case of per V includes a round effect during the round game and an ending effect after the end of the final round game. The V winning effect related to the small hit effect may be handled as the opening effect of the medium hit effect.

  With respect to the winning effect, the contents of the winning effect (winning effect scenario) are determined based on the game state at the time of winning (or the effect mode at the time of winning) and the winning type. Specifically, triggered by the start of the winning game, the main control unit 20 sends a “big hit start command” including the current winning type information and the game state information at the time of winning to the effect control unit 24 as an effect control command. Sent. Based on the information included in the command, the effect control unit 24 refers to the hit effect table selection table in FIG. 29 or FIG. 30 to determine the hit effect table in which the hit effect scenario is determined. The hit-direction production scenario that should appear in this hit game is decided. The hit effect scenario includes a series of effect modes that appear in the hit game.

  FIG. 29 shows a “normal medium hitting effect table selection table” for determining a winning effect scenario when winning is won in the normal state (normal effect mode). FIG. The “temporary / short-time effect table selection table” for determining a winning effect scenario when winning is won during the effect mode). The alphanumeric characters in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 indicate a hit / between effect table in which a hit / hit effect scenario is defined.

  The winning effect scenario is determined by lottery from a plurality of types of winning effect scenarios. For example, referring to the “normal / medium / medium effect table selection table” shown in FIG. 29, when the big hit 1 is won during the normal state, any one of the hit / effect table T0 and the hit / medium effect table SP1 is won. The medium performance table is determined by lottery. Note that the Arabic numerals in the figure indicate the distribution value. For example, in the case of a big hit 1, the winning performance table T0 is “50/100 (allocation value / lottery area size 100)” and the winning performance table SP1 is “50/100” is selected. The same applies to the other hit performance tables.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the effect contents of the hitting effect based on the hitting effect table will be described. FIG. 31 shows the main hit performance scenarios defined in the hit performance table in the normal state, and FIG. 32 shows the main hit effects scenario determined in the hit performance table in the time reduction state. Show. For example, referring to FIG. 31, “short-term decisive big hit effect” is defined as a hit effect scenario in the “hit effect table T01” that can be selected when the big hit 1 or big hit 3 is won in the normal state. In the “winning performance table SP1” that can be selected in the case of a big hit 1, two types of production scenarios of “special challenge production” and “short time entry success production” are defined. In addition, various effect scenarios are similarly defined in the other hit performance tables (T02, SP1 to SP13, T11 to T12, T21 to T23, T31 to T33, T41, T42, T52 to T54, etc.). Yes. In addition, the hit effect table selected during the short-time state includes an effect table common to the hit effect table selected during the normal state (see the remarks column in FIG. 32). Also, some of the hit performance types shown in FIGS. 31 and 32 correspond to the names of the respective effects shown in FIGS. 33 to 35, and the hit performance types that appear in correspondence with the hit effect scenario. Specific contents will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33 to FIG. 35, a hit effect produced according to the progress of the hit game will be described.

(7-1. Production during small hits: Fig. 33)
With reference to FIG. 33, a description will be given of a hit-and-play effect (small-and-hit effect) related to the small hit game when the small hit is won in the normal state. FIG. 33 is an effect flow chart showing a hit-and-play effect mode (effect / medium for small hits, effect for medium / V) when winning a small hit 1 or a small hit 2 that is closely related to the present invention.

  In the normal state, it is a left-handed advantageous state, and except for the irregular case, the small hit types to be the big hit lottery target are the small hits 1 and 2 on the special figure 1 side. If the player wins a small hit 1 or a small hit 2 in the normal state and a game ball enters the right big prize opening 50, the game ball is a prize during the long opening of the first opening / closing operation game. It is distributed to the “rotary body route” (see lines L21 and L31 in FIG. 7). At this time, when winning a V at the time of winning one small win, the state shifts to the “short-time state”, but even if winning a V at the time of winning two small hits, it does not shift to the “short-time state” and returns to the normal state again. (See FIGS. 38 and 7).

  By the way, when winning a small hit, the fact that the type of the small hit is either a short time short hit or a non-short time short hit (usually a small hit) is the fact that a specific performance in a game per V after winning V ( For example, in a gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not to win a V by a variety of actors in the play area 59 as in this embodiment, whether or not to win a V It is preferable for raising the game that in advance the stage is determined, it is informed in advance that the winning small hit type is a short time big hit, that is, if a V win is entered, it will shift to the short time state. In detail, when notifying whether or not to shift to the short-time state during the game per V after winning V, it is unclear whether or not the privilege of short-time is given until at least V winning. For this reason, the player is only interested in whether or not the game ball passes through the V region and becomes a V prize, regardless of whether or not the time is given even if the V prize is won. It is hard to say that there is a strong interest in the movement of game balls, and it cannot be said that the charms of the original lottery are fully utilized.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in advance of determining whether or not to win a V prize, it is determined in advance that the small hit type that has been won this time is “short-time / small hit”, in other words, the short-time is given by the V prize. It is possible to present a “special effect” (“special small hit effect” described later) to be notified. Because of this special performance, the player will know in advance that “If you win a V, you will be given a short time”, so your willingness to win the V will be stronger than when you are unsure of the short time, Careful attention will be paid to the end of the game balls. Such special effects can effectively give the player the expectation of transition to the short-time state in the type 1 and type 2 mixing machine, and are strongly interested in the movement of the game ball up to the V prize. Because of this, it is possible to maximize the charm of the original lottery. In the present embodiment, the “rotary route” that takes a long time to determine whether or not the V prize is determined is used, and the time is given by the V prize according to the winning type of the small hit. (Information on the selected small hit type) A "special small hit effect" that is notified in advance and a "normal small hit effect" that is not notified in advance are displayed. In the following, including the above “special small hit effect” and “normal small hit effect”, the small hit effect and the per V effect during the game per V when winning one or two small hits. This will be described in detail.

(7-1-1. Small wins in normal state → Small win game: Fig. 33)
Referring to FIG. 33, the block “(A) normal state” (enclosed frame) shown in FIG. 33 shows a case where a small hit is won in the symbol variation display game in the normal state. Here, the combination of the decorative pattern “357 (chance eye)” common to the small hit 1 and the small hit 2 is used as the final display effect (effect related to the temporary stop display and final display of the decorative symbol) at the time of winning the small hit. After a temporary stop display, a case is displayed in which the symbol combination is confirmed and a small win is notified ((A1) → (A2) in the figure). Since the decoration stop symbol is a combination of symbols common to the small hit 1 and the small hit 2, the player is not informed at this stage what the selected small hit type is.

  When the final display effect (A2) is finished, the process proceeds to the block (box) of (B) “Small Bonus Game” shown in the figure, and a small hit game is performed. The performance contents during the small hits vary depending on the type of small hit (small hits 1, 2), winning / non-winning in the right big winning opening 50, V winning / non-V winning in the first V area 63, etc. Different. Specifically, as shown in the drawing, the route is divided into an effect route in which the “normal small hit effect (B1)” is executed or an effect route in which the “special small hit effect (B2)” is executed. In the description of FIG. 33, the former effect route is referred to as a “normal effect route”, and the latter effect route is referred to as a “special effect route”.

(Normal production route)
First, the “normal production route” will be described. The “normal production route” is the production route in the case of winning the small hit 2 or in the case of winning the small hit 1 and being selected in the production scenario lottery (selection rate 50/100) of FIG. (Refer to FIG. 29 and FIG. 31 for the small hit 1 or the small hit 2 column). Since this normal performance route can be executed not only at the time of winning the non-short-time short wins, but also at the time of short-time short wins, information on whether or not to shift to the short-time state (related to the winning small hit type (Information) is not notified in advance, and the presence / absence of the transition to the short-time state is notified in the middle performance per V after winning V.

  The “ordinary small hit effect (B1)” is executed as part of the opening effect and the opening / closing operation effect. As the effect contents, for example, an effect that prompts the player to win the right big prize opening 50, For example, a right-pointing arrow image (not shown) is displayed on the screen together with character information such as “Aim for the right big prize opening!”. Although not shown, the production scenario proceeds to the next production stage when the game ball has won the right big prize opening 50. Specifically, when the right big prize opening sensor 52a (SW1) detects a game ball, the display of “Aim for the right big prize opening!” Is terminated (actual effect during small hit before winning), For example, a display effect (post-winning effect) having the same content as “V Chance! (B13)” in FIG. As a result, the game ball is informed that it has entered the play area 59, and a sense of expectation as to whether or not to win a V prize is given.

  When a game ball does not enter the right big winning opening 50 in the normal performance route (non-winning) or does not win V (non-V winning), the ending effect is “small hits”. "End effect (B3)" is executed. This “small hit end effect” has an effect content for notifying that it was a non-V prize, and for example, text information such as “sorry” is displayed on the screen. When the small hit game ends, the small hit end effect ends, the game state returns to the “normal state”, and the effect mode is shifted to the “normal effect mode”.

  On the other hand, when winning V, “V winning effect (B4)” for notifying that V has been won is executed at an interval time (V winning INT) before the game per V is started. As shown in the figure, the “V winning effect” here is, for example, text information such as “Time-short rush challenge!”, Which is a content that conceals whether or not the time-shift state is entered. Note that whether or not to shift to the time-short state is notified in the per-V during performance during the per-V game to be executed later.

  When the V winning effect (B4) ends, the small hit game ends, and then the per V game is started (the block of “(C) V per game” in the figure (box)). The “per-V effect” during the game per V is a “battle effect” simulating a naval battle, and whether or not to shift to the short-time state is notified by the result of the effect.

  In the present embodiment, as a part of the “battle effect”, the “special challenge effect (C1)” is first executed. In this “special challenge production”, there are prepared multiple types of special challenge productions (for example, special challenge productions A to D and the relationship between expectations “D <C <B <A”) with different short-term transition expectations. Depending on the small hit type, any special challenge effect is determined by lottery. For example, in the case of “small hit 2” which is a non-short-time small hit, a special challenge effect (scenarios C and D) having a relatively low transition expectation is easily selected. In such a case, the lottery probability is determined so that a special challenge effect (scenarios A and B) having a relatively high transition expectation is easily selected. For example, when the selection rate of scenario A, B, C, D is 2 per small hit, “10%, 20%, 30%, 40%”, and when the selectivity is 1 per small hit, “scenario A, B, C, D” "Is 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%" or the like.

  The above “special challenge effect (C1)” is an effect that dictates whether or not to shift to a short-time state (whether or not the winning small hit type is a short-time short hit), for example, a strategy related to a battle effect The name is displayed, and the time shift expectation degree (in this example, the expectation degree of 1 per minute (short time per short)) is indicated by the type of the operation name. In the example shown in the figure, as one example, a case where the operation name “Enemy base is surprised!” Is displayed is illustrated.

  In “Special Challenge Effect (C1)”, a battle effect corresponding to the strategy name is developed using the round effect during each round game. For example, in the case of the operation name shown in the figure, “Enemy Base Wo Surprise Seyo!”, There will be a battle effect that expresses how many naval aircraft launched from the Aircraft Carrier Mobile Task Force will attack the enemy base. . And in the round effect or the ending effect of the final round (11Rth), the “settlement effect” for notifying the battle effect result is executed, and in this conclusion effect, whether or not to shift to the short-time state is notified. Yes. In the example shown in the drawing, as a finalizing effect, in the case of “small hit 2” per non-short-time small hit, a “short-time rush failure production effect (C2) which notifies that the shift to the short-time state is not made (to be shifted to the normal state)” "Is displayed (for example, an image of" operation failure "indicating that the operation has failed) is displayed. In addition, in the case of “small hit 1” per short time, a “short time entry success effect (C3)” that notifies the shift to the short time state appears (for example, indicates that the operation was successful). (The image of “Success of surprise attack” is displayed). Thereby, the player can know whether it will transfer to a time-short state or a normal state. Then, after the game per V is completed, the game state is shifted according to the selected small hit type, and a transition is made to the effect mode corresponding to the game state of the transfer destination ("(A)" in the figure). “Normal state” or “(D) Short time state block”).

(Special production route)
Next, the “special effect route” will be described. The “special effect route” is an effect route in the case of winning a small hit 1 and being selected in the effect scenario lottery (selection rate 50/100) of FIG. Or see the column for small hits 2). This special performance route is executed only when winning a short-time bonus.

  The “special small hit effect (B2)” is executed as part of the opening effect and the opening / closing operation effect in the same manner as the “normal small hit effect (B1)”. However, in the “special small hit effect (B2)”, the content that urges the player to win the right big prize opening 50 (right-handed instruction display), and the short time is given by the V winning, in other words, In addition, the content (V winning short-time display) that gives a definite notification that the currently selected small hit type is “short time short hit” is repeatedly displayed. For example, as shown in the figure, the image display effect is “Aim for the right big prize opening! This is different from the “ordinary small hit effect (B1)” that does not notify the provision of time reduction at the time of V winning. Due to the above-mentioned special small hit effect (B2), interest in the V prize is dramatically increased, and the player pays attention to the end of the game ball that has entered the play area 59. In the case of the present embodiment, the V winning short-time display described above appears at the start of the small hit game, but this is not restrictive, and the fact that the game ball has won the right big prize opening 50 is displayed. You may make it appear as an opportunity. For example, before winning in the right big winning opening 50, the right-handed instruction display same as the normal small hit effect (B1) is displayed without displaying the V-winning short-lived display, and the V-winning short-lived display is triggered by the winning. Can start. Since the short-lived display at the time of V-winning wins the V-winning expectation, the short-lived display at the time of V-winning is displayed by confirming that a game ball has entered the right big winning opening 50. Is preferable.

  In the special production route, if a game ball does not enter the right big winning opening 50 (non-winning), or if it has entered the ball but did not win V (non-V winning), the “small hit end effect ( B6) "is executed. This “small hit end effect (B6)” has substantially the same effect contents as the “small hit end effect” in the above-described (B3).

  On the other hand, when the V prize is won, the “short time fixed V prize effect (B7)” is executed. This “short-time-determined V winning effect” is an aspect of the “V winning effect” that appears when the V winning is triggered, but the content of the effect is different from the “V winning effect” in (B4) above. This is the content of the effect that informs that the transition to the time-saving state is definite because of the execution of the “V winning short-time display” in the special small hit effect (B2). For example, an image in which “V” is displayed in the center against the background of the army national flag is displayed together with a sound effect and a light effect with impact. After that, as the round effect during the game per V, the “short time determined per V effect (C4)” that congratulates the determination of shifting to the short time state is executed. In the example shown in the figure, as a part of the production, a blessed image is displayed in which a character “Large enemy annihilation” is displayed at the center of the screen. Then, after the game per V is finished, the state is shifted to the time reduction state, and the effect mode is changed to the “time reduction effect mode” (the block of “(D) time reduction state” shown in the figure).

(7-1-2. Winning a small hit in the short-running state → Small hit game: FIG. 34)
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, a description will be given of a small hit effect during a short hit state when a small hit is won. Note that blocks (enclosed frames) that have substantially the same effect as the small hit effect in the normal state described with reference to FIG.

  During the short-time state, it is a right-handed advantageous state, and except for irregular cases, the small hit types that are subject to the big hit lottery are the small hits 3 to 6 on the special figure 2 side. If the winning ball is placed in the right big winning opening 50 during the short-time state, and the game ball enters the right big winning opening 50, the game ball is distributed to the “rotary body route” in the case of 3 small hits. In the case of 4 to 6 small hits, the route is distributed to the “high-speed route” (see lines L51, L61, and L71 in FIG. 7).

  Referring to FIG. 34, the “(D) short-time state” block (box) shown in FIG. 34 shows a case where a small win is won in the symbol variation display game in the short-time state. Here, as a final display effect at the time of winning a small hit, a combination of decorative symbols “357” common to the small hits 3 to 6 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then fixedly displayed with the combination of the symbols. The case to be notified is shown ((D1) → (D2)). In addition, since the decoration stop symbol is a combination of symbols common to the small hits 3 to 6, at this stage, the player is not notified of what the selected small hit type is. In this example, the decoration stop symbol of 3 to 6 small hits is set to “357” as in the case of 1 to 2 small hits. It is good also as a stop symbol (for example, "456" etc.).

(Production in the short-time production mode and final display production)
Here, the production related to the short-time production mode of the present embodiment will be described. During the short time state, the symbol variation display time, the confirmed display time at the time of winning the small hit, and the small hit game time (opening time, ending time), etc. are shortened compared to those in the normal state, and the game progresses speedily (FIG. 20). FIG. 26, FIG. 27, etc.). In particular, during the short-time state, almost every game becomes a small win game (the odds win probability on the special figure 2 side is about 1 / 1.004, which is a very high probability), and the final display time when winning a small hit is a big win The time is set to 128 ms, which is an extremely short time compared to the fixed display time at the time of winning or losing.

  The main purpose of this setting is to prevent the tempo and tempo of the game from slowing down if the display time is long in the dark clouds, so that the short-time appeal of the game progressing quickly cannot be exploited. Because. To explain in detail, in the short-time state, if the player is placed in a gaming state with a power support state and the player continues to launch a game ball, the right start is performed even though the reserved memory number in Fig. 2 is zero The winning prize to the mouth 35 can receive a big hit lottery (internal lottery) with almost no interruption. In addition, as described above, in the lottery on the side of the special figure 2, since winning a small hit with an extremely high probability (about 1 / 1.004), almost every game, small hit game is generated and can be enjoyed. In such a case, the longer the fixed display time becomes, the more prominent the phenomenon that the game is extended, and as a result, the attractiveness of the short time state that the game progresses speedily cannot be exhibited sufficiently. In order to prevent this, the fixed display time at the time of winning the small hit in the short time state is set to 128 ms, which is an extremely short time.

  In this regard, in the short-time effect mode, not only decorative symbols but also a special character's gesture or Special effects such as animation effects and background effects by items are displayed. Also, during the short-time state, almost every game will be a small-winning game, and because the symbol variation time is set to a relatively short time, the hearing state of the decorative symbols will be displayed prominently and flashy. Don't make the reach production (SP reach production etc.) appear and win the prize, but give notice and notification of the current game result exclusively by the above-mentioned changing production for the short time only. It is like that. In addition, during a small hit game (game per V), a unique hit effect (for example, “pre-winning small hit effect before winning (B10)” “ordinary small hit medium effect (B13)” “special small hit effect ( B14) "" ordinary challenge production (C5) "etc.) are revealed, and the V winning expectation expectation and games per V are greatly excited. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol and the special effect for time reduction (the above-mentioned changing effect for exclusive use of time reduction and the effect during hitting) are displayed simultaneously, and for the effect of the main time reduction. In order to secure a wide display area, the decorative symbol is displayed in a relatively small display area at the lower right of the screen by changing its display position (for example, “normal medium effect (A1)” in FIG. 33, FIG. 34). (Refer to “During normal performance (D1)”). That is, the decorative symbol in the short-time state is displayed in a reduced size in the lower right corner of the screen at the time of variable display or when stopped.

  As described above, narrowing the decorative display variable display area and securing and using a wide display area for a special time reduction effect is useful for increasing the game during the time reduction state. However, as a compensation, there arises a problem that the visibility of the fluctuating display effect of the decorative design is lowered. This decrease in visibility also causes the following problems.

  Since the decorative symbol performs a stunning variation display operation in synchronization with the variation display operation of the special symbol, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed (determined display), the decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed. Then, when the next game is executed or when the small hit game is started, the display of the stop of the decorative design is immediately canceled in order to make a new effect appear, and the variable display operation and the small game related to the next game are released. Directing is started during the hit. In particular, if you win a small win during the short-running state, you will be guided to a “high-speed route” with a high probability (total symbol selection rate of 4-6 per small hit is 85%). However, if the non-V winning is completed in a short time, the symbol variation display game and the small hit game are alternately and speedily repeated. Also, when winning a small hit in the short-running state, if the display time of the special symbol is extremely short as “128 ms”, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed only for this extremely short “128 ms”, It becomes extremely difficult to determine whether a game or next game break, chance chance (357) stops and a big hit, or whether a symbol match (777, 222, etc.) stops and a big hit occurs.

  In recent ball game machines, a so-called “pseudo-continuous effect” with a pseudo-variable display state (pseudo-variation) of a decorative symbol has been put into practical use in many models. “Pseudo-variation” is a variation that expresses that the decorative symbol variation display operation is executed a plurality of times during one symbol variation display game by sandwiching the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol one or more times. Refers to the display mode. During this temporary stop state, for the sake of convenience, the decorative symbol is often not up and down, but the decorative symbol often fluctuates vertically (or left and right). Among them, when the fixed display time is 128 ms as in this case, it is within the range of mere fluctuation in the case of slowly changing up and down (that is, temporary stop) or complete stop (that is, main stop) that tells the end of one change. It is very difficult to make a visual judgment. It is considered that a stop display time of about 500 ms is necessary for the player to recognize that the decorative symbol has been displayed in a stopped state and the decorative stopped symbol type. It is preferable that the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with this extra time. In addition, the fact that it is difficult for the player to make a judgment means that the game machine that causes misidentification is also used by the National Public Safety Commission designated organization (General Safety Association of Japan) to judge whether this gaming machine is an appropriate gaming machine. There is a risk that it may be determined to be present (that is, non-conformity), and this causes a problem that the production and sale of the gaming machine is greatly affected.

  In addition, the more familiar the player is, the more effort is made to avoid launching a useless game ball (dead ball) as much as possible. As an example, when the player develops an SP reach effect that takes a relatively long time, the player often stops firing the game ball. Against this background, whether the current game is in a symbol change display game (a period in which there is no problem even if the game ball is stopped firing) or is in a small hit game (stopping the game ball launch is disadvantageous) If the player does not know whether it is a certain period), the player must always fire a game ball, which may cause stress.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when winning a small hit in the short time state, at least 500 ms or more ("determined display time (128 ms) + small hit for a predetermined period after the start of the small hit game in the symbol variation display game" In-game stop display period (at least 372 ms or more) ”), the decoration stop symbol is continuously displayed. In addition to this, when the decoration stop symbol at the time of winning the small hit is displayed, at least after the start of the small hit game For a predetermined period of time, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode different from the display mode of the decorative stop symbol for lost or jackpot, or in a display mode different from the image of the decorative symbol used for the variable display of the decorative symbol. Yes. For example, a so-called “effect (highlighted display) such as applying a special drawing (image) process to the decorative pattern itself (all or a part) or its peripheral portion, or displaying a special image in duplicate. Process) ”is displayed in a“ highlighted display mode ”that highlights the decorative pattern that is being stopped and displayed so as to stand out from the surrounding background image, thereby improving the visibility of the decorative stopped pattern. .

(About highlighting by effect: Fig. 36)
FIG. 36 shows an emphasis display mode of the decoration stop symbol according to this embodiment. FIG. 36 is a diagram exemplifying how the decorative symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 before and after the small win is won in the short-time state and the special symbols that are changing are fixedly displayed. .

  In the present embodiment, the colors different from the Arabic number and the background color are targeted for the three decoration stop symbols (left symbol “3”, middle symbol “5”, right symbol “7” chance eyes) displaying Arabic numerals. The outline of the Arabic numerals is highlighted by effect processing (highlighting display processing) based on so-called “bordering” in which a predetermined bordered image is displayed. Hereinafter, the highlighting will be described while touching a series of variable display operations of decorative symbols.

  Referring to FIG. 36, for the decorative symbols DL, DS, and DR, the decorative symbol is also displayed in the variable display state (“indicated” in FIG. 35A) while the special symbol is performing the variable display operation according to the variable pattern. ↓↓↓ ”), and when the special symbol is stopped (determined), the decorative symbol also shifts from the state of FIG. 36 (A) to the state of the stopped display (definitely displayed) shown in FIG. 36 (B). To do. When the special symbol fixed display period starts, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the lower right portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 at “357” corresponding to the small hit symbol during this period.

  In this embodiment, when the small hit game is started after the fixed display period is over, there is no relationship of “the display stop state of the decorative symbol is immediately released”, and the small hit game is started. Thereafter, the above “357” is continuously displayed until a predetermined display end condition is satisfied. Specifically, after the symbol variation display game is over and the decorative symbol is completely stopped (determined display), the display of the decorative stop symbol (357) is not erased and the stop display position is changed. Rather, the small hit effect is started in the state where the combination of the decorative pattern “357” is displayed. About the stop display mode of the decoration symbol after the start of the small hit effect, the stop display mode is highlighted by the effect of the border processing (FIG. 36C). Thereby, the visibility of the decorative design is improved, and the fact that the player has entered the small hit game can be more easily recognized. Therefore, the stop display period of the decorative symbol is “determined display time (128 ms) + stop display period during small hitting game (period until the display end trigger comes)”, but the highlight display period is the stop display period of the decorative symbol Instead, it is the latter “stop display period during small hit game”. Since the fixed display time at the time of the small hit is an extremely short time (128 ms), the decoration stop symbol is displayed in a normal display mode (display mode without an effect) during this period (FIG. 36 (B)), and thereafter The stop display period during the small hit game is displayed in a highlighted manner.

  As shown in FIG. 36C, the “bordering process” for the Arabic numerals (identification information) constituting the decorative design is the outer contour (peripheral part) of the target number, that is, the boundary part where the number separates itself from the background. In this embodiment, the outer contour of the number is colored with an achromatic color or a chromatic color different from the number itself and the background. A difference is made with respect to at least one of hue, saturation, and lightness from the surroundings.

  FIG. 36D is an enlarged view in which the highlighted display mode of the left symbol “3” is representatively enlarged among the three decoration stop symbols “357”. In the example shown in the drawing, a plurality of colors (for example, white, red, pink) are arranged around “3” of an Arabic numeral (identification information DL) composed of a predetermined color (for example, yellow) sequentially from the inside to the outside. A case is shown in which the outline of arabic numerals is emphasized by performing an outline process for displaying the outline images ER1, ER2, and ER3 of two colors). Here, “border image ER1 (first border portion)” in which the border region between the outer contour of the Arabic numerals and the background is bordered with the first color (white), and the outer contour of the border image ER1 and the background The border region between the “outer image ER2 (second border portion)” in which the border region is bordered with a second color (red) different from the first color and the outer contour of the border image ER2 and the background Are formed in a highlight region (effect region) ER including a “border image ER3 (third border portion)” bordered with a third color (cherry color) different from the second color. By the image effect by the border images ER1 to ER1-3, the display is an emphasis display mode in which the Arabic numeral “3” represents an aura (the middle symbol “5” and the right symbol “7” are also the same). In the present embodiment, in order to prevent halation, first, the “white” border image ER1 is bordered around the Arabic numeral to be highlighted, and the red and cherry border images ER2 and ER3 are sequentially placed outside. In addition, the highlighted object is made to stand out. This emphasizes the presence of the decoration stop symbol, emphasizes that the identification information image exists even in a small size that is difficult to visually recognize, and that the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, that is, a combination of the decoration stop symbol It can be emphasized that is a small hit symbol consisting of “357”.

  In this embodiment, the case of using Arabic numerals as the identification information of the decorative pattern has been described. The same bordering process can be applied to the information. Further, the subject to be trimmed, that is, the highlight target is not limited to the identification information included in the decorative design, and the same border processing can be performed on the entire decorative design (decorative design frame).

  Further, when “highlighting” is performed, as shown in the example of production shown in FIG. 36, border processing may be applied to each decorative symbol, or the entire three decorative stop symbols “357” may be combined into one. The border processing may be performed by regarding the display target as a group. FIG. 37 shows an example in which the entire border processing is performed on “357”. A significant difference from the effect example of FIG. 36 is that the edge image ER5 is edged so as to surround the periphery of the three decorative stop symbols “357” (in this example, the area including the edge image ER1). As described above, the presence of the decoration symbol can be emphasized by highlighting the combination of the decoration stop symbols as a whole.

  The display color (color element) of the border is not particularly limited as long as the target can be highlighted. These colors, hue, saturation, and color are taken into account in consideration of color schemes such as decorative designs and backgrounds. Any one of the lightness values (three elements of color) may be different. For example, in order to make the decorative pattern stand out, a color that is complementary to the main display color of the decorative pattern (in this case, based on the main display color of Arabic numerals (yellow) in this example) is used. Alternatively, an adjacent hue (adjacent hue coloration) may be adopted, and the color arrangement pattern can be determined as appropriate. The hue circle is, for example, a Munsell color system, an Ostwald system, a Japan Color Research Color System (PCCS), or the like. In addition, when halation can occur between the “highlighted display target” and the “highlighted display area” to which the effect is applied, or when the display target is to be made more prominent, the periphery of the highlighted display target as in this embodiment. It is preferable to provide a “line-drawing part (border image ER1)” with a specific color in the part, and to provide one or a plurality of edge parts on the outside thereof. Such a “line-drawing portion” can have the same color as the color of the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 36C, a border image ER1 having the same color as the white background image may be displayed.

(Other highlighting (effect) means)
In the present embodiment, an example in which the effect of “bordering” is adopted as an example of the highlighting mode has been described. However, the effect means for highlighting is not limited to this. For example, as effects for decorative designs, so-called light effects (for example, effects due to glow and shadow effects), effects due to gradation, effects due to blur (for example, effects due to radial blur and motion blur), effects due to blurring, effects due to keying, etc. Various effects such as an effect by embossing (for example, an effect by chroma key, color key, luminance key, etc.) can be employed. Each effect may be a still image, but is preferably a moving image (animation) from the viewpoint of improving visibility. Further, the color of the effect (including the case of using a plurality of colors as in FIG. 36C) is not particularly limited as long as the decorative design can be highlighted, and as in the case of the border described above, the color is emphasized. The color arrangement pattern of the display area (highlighted display portion) can be determined as appropriate. Further, when highlighting, an effect may be applied to each decoration symbol as shown in FIG. 36, or the entire three decoration stop symbols “357” as one as shown in FIG. The effect may be applied by regarding the display target as one group. Moreover, a part or all of the highlight display area may be an achromatic color or a chromatic color.

(About the highlight period)
In the present embodiment, the “highlight display period” as the highlight display mode has been described as the stop display period during the small hit game excluding the fixed display time is the highlight display period. A certain “variable display period of symbol change display game + stop display period during small hit game” may be set as the highlighting period.

(About the suspension display period)
As described above, the decoration stop symbol display period (stop display period) is “determined display time + small hit game stop display period”, and the time width is at least 500 ms. However, in the case of this embodiment, when a small hit is won, a fixed value “128 ms” is set as the fixed display time (see FIG. 26), so the time width of the stop display period during the small hit game is “372 ms” or more. A time width is provided so that the stop display period can be secured for at least 500 ms. In consideration of this, the end of the stop display period during the small hit game, that is, the timing to end the display of the decoration stop symbol can be the following timings (a) to (j).

(A) When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the small hit game (for example, when 372 ms has elapsed),
(B) At the time of opening / closing operation game (open pattern 3 for small hit 3 and open pattern 4 for small hit 4 to 6),
(C) When a winning ball is detected at the first right big winning opening 50,
(D) At the time of detecting the passing of a game ball to the V area or the lost area,
(E) When the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed,
(F) When confirming the discharge of all winning balls,
(G) At the start or end of the V prize production,
(H) At the start of the ending effect related to the small hit game or at the start of the ending effect (time) related to the game per V,
(I) Ending effect (time) related to the small hit game (at the end of the small hit game),
Etc.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 34, when the “deterministic display effect (D2)” is finished, the small hit game is started (block (B) “small hit game” in the figure (box)).

  When the small hit game is started, as a part of the opening effect to the opening / closing operation effect, first the “pre-winning small hit effect (B10)” is executed. This effect during the small hit before winning includes an effect content (FIG. 36 (C)) that prompts the player to win the right big prize opening 50, and this production is until the winning to the right big prize opening 50 is confirmed. It is executed until the opening / closing operation game ends. The above-described “medium effect before winning a prize” is continued until winning at the right big prize opening 50 is confirmed, even though the right big prize opening 50 is not won, that is, there is a possibility of V winning. This is to prevent the player from expecting the player to expect a V prize despite being zero. In the case of the present embodiment, the above-mentioned pre-winning small hit effect is executed until winning at the right big winning opening 50 and the winning is confirmed. The "high-speed route effect after winning (B11)" and "rotary body route effect after winning (B12)" are executed so as not to give the dark clouds the player's V-winning expectation.

  In addition, the “pre-winning small hit pre-winning effect” is an effect mode that is in common with an effect mode (for example, a character, a background effect, etc.) in the symbol variation display game. The reason why there is a commonality between the pre-winning small hit effect and the effect mode in the symbol variation display game is as follows.

  During the short-time state, the time of the symbol fluctuation display game is shortened, and the fixed display time of the special symbol at the time of winning the small hit is set to be shorter than the time of winning the big hit or lost, the opening time and ending time of the small hit game Is also set in a short time (see FIG. 26, FIG. 27, etc.). Also, during the short-time state, when winning a small hit, the winning probability of the small hit 3 related to the “rotor route” is as low as 15%, so the game ball is guided to the “fast route” side with a high probability. In addition, since the V winning rate in the “high-speed route” is relatively low as “about 1 / 8.8”, there is a high possibility that non-V winnings will continuously occur. In this embodiment, the execution time of the small hit game at the time of non-V winning is shortened, and even if the non-V winning is continued, the game change display game and the small hit are not reduced without reducing the game digestion speed. Games and games are executed at a good tempo. However, even if the symbol variation display game is executed at a high tempo, when the symbol variation display game is ended and the small hit game is executed, or when the small hit game is ended and the symbol variation display game is executed, If the effect is switched to an effect of a completely different display mode, the effect at the break becomes noisy and the player feels bothersome. Therefore, the content related to the effect in the symbol variation display game and the effect during the small hit (at least “the effect during the small hit before winning”) has commonality (preferably organic relevance), for example, a story A tailored narrative-like production (battle production or the like) is preferred. As a representative example, during the symbol change display game, a 'confrontation production' where the ship and the enemy ship confront each other appears, and when entering the small hit middle production, as an effect on the extension line of the confrontation production, A battle production with a story tailored, such as launching a bombardment production, in which an enemy ship starts a bombardment battle and develops a fleet battle.

As shown in the figure, there are multiple types of small hits / pre-winning effects (scenarios A to D) as shown in the drawing, in order to increase the variety of productions and to enhance the game entertainment in the short-time state. It has been. In these scenarios A to D, the same character as in the symbol variation display game appears, and the action of the character is different. For example, in the scenarios A to D, the character is a main gun mounted on a ship, a secondary gun, and so on. Perform four different actions: hit one of the guns, high-angle guns, and machine guns. In addition, about the scenario selection structure which makes any scenario appear among scenarios AD, it can be set as an Example as follows.
(Α) As a first scenario selection configuration example, any one of scenarios A to D is selected according to the current number of consecutive resorts in the time-saving state (number of V winnings at the time-short-time hit). For example, scenario A is selected for scenario times 1-3, scenario B for scenarios 4-6, scenario C for scenarios 7-9, scenario D for scenarios 10 or more.
(Β) As a second scenario selection configuration example, one of scenarios A to D is selected according to the number of executions of a game per specific V. For example, a game per V related to the provision of high profits (3, 4, per V: FIG. 20).
(Γ) As a third scenario selection configuration example, any one of scenarios A to D is selected according to the opening / closing operation game mode. For example, one of scenarios A to D is selected according to the release pattern type and release start timing (for example, the release period type in FIG. 27).
(Δ) As a fourth scenario selection configuration example, scenarios A to D are selected according to the selected small hit type. For example, a small hit 3 selects scenario A, a small hit 4 selects scenario B, a small hit 5 selects scenario C, and a small hit 6 selects scenario D. In this case, the type of the small hit can be notified by the difference in the action of the appearing character in the mid-pre-winning small hit effect.
Further, scenarios A to D may be determined by lottery at a selection rate determined for each small hit type.
(Δ-1) For example, when the selection rate of scenarios A to D is 4 to 6 per small portion, “35%, 30%, 25%, 10%”, and when the selectivity is 3 per small portion, “10%, 25%, 30” %, 35% "and the like.
(Δ-2) The lottery probabilities of the scenarios A to D may be varied depending on whether the time is short or small. For example, “35%, 30%, 25%, 10%” in the case of 3 to 5 per small unit, “10%, 25%, 30%, 35%” in the case of 6 per small unit, etc. In the case of the above (δ-1) and (δ-2), the guess element of the winning type for the small hit can be given to the player due to the difference in the action of the appearing character in the pre-winning small hit effect.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing operation game is finished without winning the right big prize opening 50, the effect during the small hit before winning is ended after the ending time (see FIG. 39) elapses. Then, as long as the number of time reductions is not zero, the process returns to the “time reduction state (D)” (non-winning route shown in the figure).

  Next, when a game ball enters the right big winning opening 50, the small hit effect is in accordance with the small hit type (small hit 3 to 6), V winning / non-V winning for the V regions 63 and 73, etc. The contents of the production are different. Specifically, as shown in the figure, after the “pre-winning small hit effect (B10)”, the “post-winning high-speed route effect (B11)” is executed, or “after-winning rotating body route effect” (B12) "is divided into production routes. In the description of FIG. 34, the former effect route is referred to as “high-speed effect route”, and the latter effect route is abbreviated as “rotor effect route”.

(There is a prize at the right grand entrance → High speed route: 4 to 6 per small piece)
As described above, in the case of winning 4 to 6 in a small win, the game ball that has won the right big winning opening 50 is guided to the “high-speed route” by the high and low distribution member 57, and the V distribution route (second V region) by the VOUT distribution member 65. 73 side) or a lost route (second lost region 72 side).

  When the game balls are distributed to the lost route and become a “non-V prize”, the “shortening end effect” is executed in the remaining ball discharge time and the ending time (1480 ms + 1500 ms). The shortening end effect is an effect content related to the above “pre-winning small hitting effect (B11)”, and is an effect content that simply notifies the end of the small hit game (for example, before winning a prize) An animated image or the like in which the character that appeared in the small hitting effect notifies the end of the small hitting game). Then, as long as the number of time reductions is not zero, the process returns to the “time reduction state (D)”.

  When the game balls are distributed to the V winning route and become “V winning”, “V winning effect (B4)” is executed. Since this V winning effect is substantially the same as the “V winning effect (B4)” in FIG. 33, the description thereof is omitted.

  When the “V-winning effect (B4)” is finished after the interval time after the V-winning has elapsed, the game per V is started together with the end of the small-hit game (“(C) per-V game” block in the figure) (Box). The “per-V effect” during the game per V is a “battle effect” simulating a naval battle similar to that in the normal state (see (C1) to (C3) in FIG. 33). However, the content of the effect is different from the battle effect in the normal state. In the battle effect during the short time, when the game per V (round game) is started, first, the “normal challenge effect (C1)” is started as part of the battle effect. The “normal challenge production (C1)” is executed during the round game during the game per V, and as the production content, the number of time reductions of 95 times is reset depending on whether or not the predetermined operation can be successful. It is an effect that gives a sense of tension whether to transition to the short time state or to fall to the normal state. For example, in the case shown in the figure, an operation command such as “Enemy Ship Defeated!” Is displayed, and as the round game progresses, the “Fleet Battle Production” that expresses the ship's battle with the enemy fleet. Will progress.

  In addition, the actual number of round games of 4-6 per V is 15R (long open 2-16R), 5R (long open 2-6R), and 5R (see FIG. 20). As a part of “Production (C1)”, a “Round Number Notification Effect” that notifies the number of rounds according to the type per V is also executed. In the “round number notification effect”, an effect that indicates whether the maximum number of rounds is 6R or 16R is executed as a round effect of a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 4R). In the case of the present embodiment, the small hit 4 is the maximum round number of 16R and the short time short hit, so that the above-mentioned “medium effect per short time V (C4)” may be executed after the 6th round. Good.

  When the final stage of the game per V (final round or ending effect) is reached, the “short-time entry failure effect (C2)” or “short-time entry success effect (C3)” is selected as the “settlement effect” according to the small hit type. Is executed. The roles of “short time entry failure production (C2)” and “short time entry success production (C3)” in FIG. 34 are the same as those in the normal state of FIG. However, the content of the production is different, and the finalization production of the content corresponding to the “normal challenge production (C1)” appears. For example, in the case of non-short-time small hits (6 small hits), an effect appears in which the operation fails without destroying the enemy ship (operation failure direction). In the case of "", an effect that destroys and sinks the enemy ship appears (actual success indication).

(There is a prize at the right big prize entrance → Rotating body route: 3 per piece)
In the case of winning 3 per small win, the game ball that has won the right big prize opening 50 is guided to the “rotary body route” by the high and low distribution member 57. As already explained, unless there is an irregular case in the short-running state, in the case of 3 wins per small win, it will always be guided to the “rotor route” and in any other wins 4-6 Always be guided to a “fast route”. Therefore, when the game ball is guided to the rotating body route, at that time, it is notified that the small hit type won in the current game is “short time short hit”.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the small hit 3 is won, for example, the effect of concealing whether or not to shift to the short-time state such as the “V prize winning effect (B4)” is not revealed. ing.

  In the case of 3 small wins, when the “pre-winning small hit effect (B10)” ends, the “special small hit effect (B14)” is started (refer to the solid effect route in the figure). At this time, the “special small hit effect (B14)” in the short state is given a short time by the V prize, similarly to the “special small hit effect (B2)” in the normal state shown in FIG. Is notified. However, the production start opportunity and the content of the production differ between the short-time state and the normal state. Specifically, regarding the stage of starting the production, the “special small hit during stage (B14)” during the short-running state starts when the right big prize opening 50 is won, whereas the “special small hit during the normal state” “Direction (B2)” is started when the small hit game starts. The reason why the production start timing is different is as follows. In the case of small hit 3, the opening time of the right big winning opening 50 is 640 ms for middle opening, which is shorter than 1500 ms for long opening in the case of 1 small hit. Therefore, in the case of small hit 1, basically (if you continue to hit right), you can win almost certainly on the performance of the launcher 32, whereas in the case of small hit 3, you will always win Is not limited. In this way, despite the high possibility of not winning a prize, it seems that the player's distrust of the gaming machine is that the special prize-winning effect is displayed at the start of the small-hit game and the V-winning expectation is silently expressed. There is a fear of holding. Therefore, the “special small hit effect (B14)” in the short-time state is made to appear when the winning to the right big winning opening 50 is confirmed.

  In addition, regarding the contents of the production, in the “special small hit effect (B14)” in the short-time state, the “right special winning effect (B2)” in the normal state is urged to win a prize at the right big winning opening 50. The content instruction effect 'is not displayed, but a partially shared effect, for example, as shown in the figure, a display effect of "If you win V, the time is fixed!" . The reason why the instruction effect does not appear is that the role of the instruction effect has already been played in the “small hit pre-winning effect (B10)” and it is not necessary to make it appear again. That is, the “special small hit effect (B2)” in the normal state and the “special small hit effect (B14)” in the short-time state share the display effect of “If the V is won, the short time is determined!”. It is an effect mode (common display mode).

  When the game ball passes through the first loss area 62 and does not win the V prize by the first V lottery tool 60 (non-V prize), the “small hit end effect (B6)” is executed. Since this “small hit end effect (B6)” has substantially the same effect content as “small hit end effects (B3), (B6)” in FIG. 33, the description thereof will be omitted.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first V area 63 and becomes a V prize, the “short time final V prize effect (B7)” is executed. After that, as the effect of congratulating the acquisition of the shift to the short-time state, the “during short-time V per medium effect (C4)” is executed. And after completion | finish per V, it transfers to "Time-short state (time-short effect mode) (D)". In addition, the above-mentioned “short-time fixed V prize effect (B7)” and “short-time fixed V winning effect (C4)” are “short-time fixed V winning effect (B7)” and “short-time fixed V winning effect in FIG. 33”. (C4) "is substantially the same production content, and the description thereof is omitted.

(Modification of FIG. 34)
In FIG. 34 described above, the configuration has been described in which it is determined that the game ball is defeated at the time when the game ball is guided to the “rotating body route”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as in the normal state, even if it is guided to the “rotor route” during the time-short state, it can be configured such that the “short time-short hit” is not deterministic. For example, as a lottery object on the special figure 2 side, a “small hit (hereinafter referred to as“ small hit X ”)” belonging to “non-short-time small hit” is newly provided, and if this small hit X is won, In the same way as when winning 3 is won, it is always configured to be guided to the “rotary body route”. When winning the “Small Bonus X”, in consideration of the fun of the production and countermeasures, etc., in order to make it difficult or impossible to distinguish from the case where the small hit 3 is won, It is preferable that the same variation patterns 1 to 5 (see FIG. 27) as in the case of 3 small wins can be selected, and the small hit game including the open / close operation game and the V hit game have the same operation mode. In addition, the symbol selection rate by the symbol lottery of the small hit X can be appropriately set in consideration of other small hits. For example, if the small hit 3 and the small hit X have the same symbol selection rate, the short-time transition expectation when guided to the “rotor route” is set to “1/2”, or the small hit is smaller than the small hit X. The symbol selection rate of 3 can be higher (or vice versa). The latter is preferable for the symbol selection rate. When the symbol selection rate of 3 per small hits is higher than the small hit X, the expectation of short-time transition when guided to the “rotating body route” increases, and the player's sense of tension can be encouraged. Can be increased.

  Further, the small hit effect during the small hit 3 and the small hit X according to this modification can be configured as follows.

  With regard to the small hit X, the “normal small hit effect (B13)” is always executed. The “ordinary effect during normal small hit (B13)” here is an effect that conceals the fact that it is a short and short hit type (conceals that the transition to a short time will be confirmed if a V prize is awarded). In this way, the character information such as “V Chance!” Is displayed, which is an effect of encouraging the expectation for the V prize. After “normal small hit effect (B13)”, an effect corresponding to whether or not a V prize has been won can be executed. Specifically, referring to the broken effect route in the block of “Rotating body route effect after winning (B12)” in FIG. 34, after V winning, after “normal small hit effect (B13)” , “V winning effect (B4)” → “normal challenge effect (C1)” → “short time entry failure effect (C2)” is executed. On the other hand, in the case of a non-V winning, a “small hit end effect (B6)” is executed after the “normal small hit effect (B13)” (see the broken line effect route in the figure).

  For the small hit 3, for the “rotating body effect route”, the above “solid line effect route (route in which the“ special small hit effect (B2) ”is executed)” or “dashed effect route (“ normal small hit effect ”) The route in which the medium effect (B13) "is executed)" is configured to be selectable. Which production route to proceed to can be selected by scenario production lottery (lottery probability ½, etc.), for example (FIG. 30).

  In this way, in any case where the small hit 3 or the small hit X is won, by displaying the “ordinary small hit effect (B13)” that conceals whether or not it is a short time small hit, Even if it is guided to the “rotary body route”, whether or not to shift to the short time state is concealed from the standpoint of production. The player first wants a V prize to occur, and after winning the V prize, the player will watch the performance result while expecting the transition to a short time by performing the performance per V (battle production). The player's tension can be sustained for a longer time. Moreover, the freedom degree of the production | presentation of the "rotary body production | presentation route" which concerns during a time-short state increases, and can produce abundant production variations.

(5-3-3. Normal state → big hit game, or normal state → small hit game: FIG. 35)
In FIG. 33, it has been described that “special challenge effect (C1)” or “medium effect per time-determined V (C4)” is executed as the effect during V. This “special challenge effect (C1)” is an effect that asks whether or not the game state shifts from the normal state to the short-time state. Transition to the state is the biggest concern and can be said to be a very important performance for the player. In the present embodiment, this “special challenge effect” is configured to be executable regardless of the type of hit, so that the player can feel the expectation of short-time transition.

  With reference to FIG. 35, a description will be given of the hit performance in the case where the big hit or the small hit is won in the normal state. Here, the case where “big hit 1”, “big hit 2”, “small hit 1”, or “small hit 2”, which is closely related to the present invention, is explained, and explanation is given when other winning types are won. Is omitted. In addition, blocks (enclosed frames) that have substantially the same content as the small hit effect in the normal state described in FIG. 33 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted as appropriate to avoid repeated description. .

  The “(A1) normal state” block (box) shown in the figure shows a case where a big hit or a small hit is won in the normal state. Here, in the normal effect mode, the winning combination is won, and as the final display effect (A3), in the case of the big hit, the decoration stop symbols common to the big hits 1 and 2 are the same symbol “XXX (X is, for example, 1 ”9” is displayed as a stop), and in the case of winning a small hit, the decorative stop symbol common to the small hits 1 and 2 is stopped and displayed as “357 (chance eye)”. Shows a case where it is informed that the winning is made ((A1) → (A3)). Since the decoration stop symbol is a combination of symbols common to the small hit 1 and the small hit 2, the player is not informed at this stage what the selected small hit type is. On the other hand, when the big hit is won, the big hit type can be notified by the decoration stop symbol type. Specifically, “other than 7-pattern matching (XXX = 111 to 666, 888, 999)” may appear in either case of big hit 1 or big hit 2, and “7-pattern matching (XXX = 777). ) "Appears only when the jackpot 1 is won. Therefore, if 7 symbols are matched, it is informed that it is a big hit 1, that is, a short-time big hit, and otherwise, the big hit type is unknown at the stage of the final display effect (A3) (whether it is a short-time big hit or a non-short-time big hit) It is unknown if there is any). In the case of the present embodiment, the 7-pattern assortment is selected at 10% of the winning of 1 big hit.

(In case of big hit)
First, a description will be given of the effect during the jackpot when the jackpot is won. When the final display effect (A2) ends, the process proceeds to the block (box) of (C) “Big hit game, V hit game” shown in the figure, and the big hit game is performed. The effect of the big hit differs depending on the decoration stop symbol type. In the case of “7 symbols aligned”, the winning “winning short time big hit effect (C5)” shown in the figure is executed as the corresponding contents of the effect because the winning of the big hit 1 is confirmed and notified by the decoration stop symbol. It has become. This “short-time decisive big hit effect (C5)” is an effect that congratulates the acquisition of the shift to the short-time state, in the same manner as the “short-time definite V hit middle effect (C4)”.

  On the other hand, when the big hit 1 or the big hit 2 is won and the decoration stop symbol type is “other than 7 symbol matching”, a battle effect (C1 → C2 or C3) is executed. Here, the “battle effect” is an effect that inquires whether or not the game state shifts from the normal state to the short-time state, and has the same effect mode as the “battle effect” described in FIG. Therefore, when a symbol other than 7 symbols is displayed, the winning jackpot type information, that is, whether or not to shift to the time-saving state, is notified by the effect result of the battle effect ("Time-short rush failure effect ( In the case of “C2)”, the normal state transition notification is made. In the case of “Short-time entry success production (C3)”, the player makes a sense of tension and watches the development of the battle production. In addition, since the effect during the small hit when winning the small hits 1 and 2 is the same as the content described in FIG. 33, the detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, even when the big win is won in the normal state, the same “battle effect (C1 to C3 in the drawing)” is displayed as in the case of winning the small hits 1 and 2. Yes. And this "battle effect" appears not only in the big hit 2 which is a non-temporal big hit but also in the case of a big hit 1 with a predetermined probability. If you win the jackpot, the jackpot game does not start with the lottery, so there is no game entertainment to enjoy whether or not you win a V at the end of the game ball, and the game tends to be monotonous. As in the present embodiment, since the battle effect is developed for both the time bonus and the non-time bonus, it is possible to maintain the player's feeling of tension during the big hit game and improve the game entertainment.

<Processing on the main control unit side: FIGS. 10 to 14B>
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 14B, game operation processing on the main control unit 20 side of the present embodiment will be described. The main control unit 20 side mainly includes a predetermined main process (main control side main process: FIG. 10) and a timer interrupt process (main control side timer interrupt process: activated by a scheduled interrupt from the CTC). 11).

<11. Main process on the main control side: FIG. 10>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing main processing on the main control unit 20 side. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, a voltage is supplied to each control board by the power supply board 31, and the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) starts the main process on the main control side shown in FIG.

  In the main control side main process, the CPU 201 first executes a necessary initial setting process before the start of the gaming operation (step S011).

  Next, an ON / OFF state of a RAM clear signal which is an output signal of a RAM clear switch input via an input port (not shown) is determined (step 012). Here, the RAM clear signal is a signal for determining whether or not to initialize all the areas of the RAM, and usually has a value corresponding to the ON / OFF state of the RAM clear switch operated by the pachinko clerk. Yes.

  When the RAM clear signal is in the ON state (step S012: YES), all areas of the RAM are cleared to zero, and all game information backed up when the power is turned off is cleared (step S016). Therefore, the value of the backup flag set at the time of power-off becomes zero together with other checksum values, the gaming state is set to the normal state of the initial state, and all the pending data regarding the operation pending storage is cleared.

  Next, a “RAM clear display command” for notifying that the RAM area has been cleared to zero is transmitted as an initialization command to each control board (step S017). Then, for example, 30000 ms is set as a time for notifying the RAM clear notification timer that the RAM has been cleared (step S018).

  Next, the CTC that outputs an interrupt signal for starting the timer interrupt operation is initialized (step S019), and the CPU is set in an interrupt enabled state. Thereafter, the interrupt disabled state and the interrupt enabled state are repeated until an interrupt occurs, and various random number update processes are performed during that time (steps S020 to S022). In this various random number update processing (step S021), various random numbers used in the special symbol variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game are updated. For example, a random number used for big hit lottery (a special symbol determination random number used for symbol lottery) or a random number used for auxiliary lottery (winning lottery per auxiliary) that circulates a predetermined numerical range by increment processing The random number for determining the auxiliary per unit) used in the process, and the random number for the variation pattern used when selecting the variation pattern related to the special symbol or the normal symbol. The CPU 201 generates various soft random numbers by repeatedly executing various random number update processes, except during the intermittently executed timer interrupt process.

  Returning to the determination process in step S012, the description will be continued. At the time of recovery from the power failure state, the RAM clear switch (RAM clear signal) is in the OFF state (step S012: NO). In such a case, the backup flag value is determined following the determination process in step S012 (step S013). If the backup flag is ON (step S013: YES), then, in order to calculate a checksum value, an 8-bit addition operation (checksum operation) is performed on the work area of the RAM 203, and the checksum value is calculated. Is calculated, and it is determined whether or not it matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (step S014). If the checksum values match (step S014: YES), it is necessary to restore the stack pointer before power-off based on the backup data and to start the game from the processing state at power-off based on the backup data. Game recovery processing is performed (step S015), and thereafter, the processing proceeds to step S019, and the processing of steps S020 to S022 is repeatedly executed.

  However, if the checksum operation could not be executed when the power was turned off, or even if it can be executed, the data in the work area may be damaged before the checksum operation of the main process is executed. In such a case, the determination result in step S014 is inconsistent. If data corruption is detected due to a discrepancy in the determination results (step S014: NO), the process proceeds to step S016, RAM clear processing is performed, the operating state of the gaming machine is returned to the initial state, and the processing after step S017 is performed. Run. In the determination process of step S013, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored from the power failure state, the backup flag should normally be in the ON state. However, the backup flag is reset (OFF) if the predetermined processing is not completed before the power is cut off for some reason. Therefore, when the backup flag is in the OFF state (step S013: NO), the process proceeds to the RAM clear process in step S016, the operation of the gaming machine is returned to the initial state, and the processes after step S017 are executed.

<12. Main control timer interrupt processing: Fig. 11>
Next, the timer interrupt process on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the main control timer interrupt process. This main control timer interruption process is activated by interruption every predetermined time (about 4 ms) from the CTC, and is executed by interruption during execution of the main control side main process of FIG.

  In FIG. 11, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 first saves the contents of the register in the stack area, and then performs a power supply abnormality check process for monitoring the power supply state from the power supply control board (step S051). This power failure check process mainly monitors whether the power is supplied normally, and if an error occurs, backup processing is performed when the power is turned off so that the game can be restored without any trouble when the power is restored. To be done.

  Next, a timer management process for managing a timer used for game operation control is performed (step S052). The timer value used for the game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is managed (updated) here.

  Next, input management processing is performed (step S053). In this input management process, the presence or absence of detection information by various sensors provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is monitored, and the detection information is processed. For example, when a sensor (see FIG. 5) associated with each winning opening detects a game ball, the winning counter provided for each winning opening is updated based on the detection information, or the V area sensor SW2 in the playing area 59 is updated. The discharge ball counter is updated based on the detection information of SW5, the loss area sensor SW3, SW6 and the discharge port sensor SW4.

  Next, random number management processing within a timer interrupt for periodically updating the random numbers related to each variable display game is performed (step S054). In this periodic random number update process, in order to make the count value of the random number counter random, the random number is updated (added by +1 for each interrupt) and the start value of the random number counter is changed each time the random number counter makes a round. I do.

  Next, error management processing is performed (step S055). This error management process is based on the detection information obtained in the input management process in step S053, and monitors whether there is an abnormality in the game operation state. Perform error canceling processing.

  Next, prize ball management processing is performed (step S056). In this winning ball management process, the winning counter is checked, and if there is a winning, a payout control command for designating the number of winning balls is transmitted to the payout control board 29. When the payout control board 29 receives a payout control command, the payout control board 29 controls the game ball payout device 19 based on the prize ball number information included therein to perform a payout operation for the designated number of prize balls.

  Next, normal symbol management processing is performed (step S057). In this normal symbol management process, processing necessary to execute the normal symbol variation display game is performed. Specifically, lottery per auxiliary, selection of normal symbol variation pattern based on lottery per auxiliary result, determination of normal symbol stop display mode, creation of LED driving data for normal symbol variation display operation, etc. . This normal symbol management process is based on the acquisition means for acquiring predetermined game information, based on the above game information when the normal symbol start port 37 wins (based on the fact that the normal symbol start port sensor 37a detects a game ball). Further, it functions as an auxiliary per lottery means for executing a lottery related to auxiliary perks, and a normal symbol display control means for controlling the fluctuation display operation (variation display and stop display) of normal symbols.

  Next, the ordinary electric accessory management process is performed (step S058). In this ordinary electric utility management process, a process necessary for the execution of the open-game game is performed based on the lottery result of the auxiliary per lottery in the normal symbol management process in step S057. Specifically, generation and setting processing of solenoid control data for the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41a is performed. Based on the data set here, an excitation signal is output to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41a in a solenoid management process in step S064 described later, whereby the operation pattern of the opening / closing lid 47 is controlled. This ordinary electric accessory management process functions as an auxiliary per-game control means for executing and controlling a general electric open game.

  Next, special symbol management processing is performed (step S059). In this special symbol management process, a process necessary for executing the special symbol variation display game is mainly performed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, the main role of the special symbol management process is to store the operation-reserved ball (a big hit determination random number, a special symbol determination random number obtained from various counters, Pattern random number hold storage), jackpot lottery (win lottery, symbol lottery), selection of special symbol variation pattern based on jackpot lottery, special symbol stop display mode (special stop symbol), special symbol variation display These include creation of LED driving data for operation, transition control between gaming states, and the like.

  Next, special electric accessory management processing is performed (step S060). In this special electric utility management process, when the big hit lottery result is “big hit” or “small win”, a setting process necessary to execute and control the hit game corresponding to the win is performed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the main role of the special electric utility management process is execution control of the big hit game, the small hit game, the V hit game based on the big hit lottery result.

  Next, right notification information management processing is performed (step S061). In this right-handed notification information management process, right-handed instruction information is notified in the case of a “short-time state” in which a “winning game” or a power support state occurs, that is, a “right-handed advantage” gaming state. If the “right-handed notification effect (first launch position guidance effect)” is “normal state” without power support, that is, “left-handed advantage” gaming state, The processing necessary to make the “left-handed notification effect (second launch position guidance effect)” to be notified appear by the effect means. In this right-handed notification information management process, the “right-handed instruction command” for instructing the start of the right-handed notification effect is given again when the “right-handed advantageous” gaming state is started. The “right-handed end command” is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 when the game state ends and the game state shifts to the “left-handed advantageous” game state. Upon receiving these commands, the effect control unit 24 The right-handed notification effect or the left-handed notification effect can be controlled to appear.

  Next, LED management processing is performed (step S062). In this LED management process, display data is output to the normal symbol display device 39a and the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b. As a result, a series of variable display operations (variable display and stop display) of normal symbols and special symbols are performed. It should be noted that the normal symbol display data created in the normal symbol management process in step S057 or the special symbol display data update process (step S309 in FIG. 12 described later) during the special symbol management process in step S059. Display data is output by this LED management process.

  Next, external terminal management processing is performed (step S063). In this external terminal management process, the operation state information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to an external device such as a hall computer HC or an island lamp through the frame external concentration terminal board 21.

  Next, solenoid management processing is performed (step S064). In this solenoid management process, based on the solenoid control data created in the ordinary electric accessory management process in step S058 and the special electric accessory management process in step S060, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41c, the lower prize winning solenoid 42c, Excitation signal output processing is performed for the big prize opening solenoid 52c, SOL1-3, and the like.

  After the processing of steps S051 to S064 is completed, the saved register contents are restored (register restoration processing) and set to the interrupt enabled state (step S065). Thus, the timer interrupt process is terminated, the process returns to the main control side main process before the interruption, and the main control side main process is performed until the next timer interruption occurs.

(8. Special symbol management processing: Fig. 12)
Next, the special symbol management process (step S059) in FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol management process in step S059.

(8-1. Start port check processing: Steps S301 and S302)
In FIG. 12, the CPU 201 first performs a special figure 1 start opening check process on the special figure 1 side (step S301), and then performs a special figure 2 start opening check process on the special figure 2 side (step S302). In the first start opening check process, a pre-start process for executing the special symbol fluctuation display game 1 on the special figure 1 side is performed. In the second start opening check process, the special symbol fluctuation display game on the special figure 2 side is performed. Pre-start processing for executing step 2 is performed. The processing contents of the special figure 1 start opening check process and the processing contents of the special figure 2 starting opening check process relate to the left start opening 34 on the special figure 1 side or the right start opening 35 on the special figure 2 side. The processing contents are substantially the same only by the difference in whether or not. Therefore, here, in order to avoid duplicate description, the first start port check process will be described representatively.

  In the first start opening check process, when a winning is detected at the left start opening 34, if the number is less than the maximum reserved storage number, the operation holding ball number on the special figure 1 side (special figure 1 operation holding ball number) is added. Next, various random numbers used in the special symbol variation display game (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for special symbol determination, random numbers for variation patterns, etc.) are acquired, and the corresponding random numbers in the RAM 203 are stored as the acquired random number values Hold in the storage area. In this reserved storage area, the reserved data is stored in the order in which the start conditions are established (in order of winning) until the variable display operation shown in FIG. 1 is performed, and the reserved data is referred to when the change starts. Is done.

  However, in the case of the present embodiment, with respect to the special figure 1, up to 4 of the maximum number of reserved memories can be reserved, whereas the reserved memory for the special figure 2 is zero, that is, no reserved memory is performed. (No special figure 2 hold storage). Therefore, the processing related to the operation holding ball is not included in the special figure 2 start opening check process, unlike the special figure 1 start opening check process. As for special figure 2, the acquired random number value is not stored on hold, but is stored in a random number storage area for determination which is referred to at the start of fluctuation.

  Next, a “hold addition command” for designating the current operation hold ball information (the number of the special hold balls and the number of operation hold balls) is created and transmitted to the effect control unit 24. As described above, the special figure 1 start opening check process is exited, and then the special figure 2 start opening check process (step S302) regarding the winning of the right start opening 35 is performed.

  When the first and second start opening check processes are finished, the state of the small hitting flag is determined (step S303). This “small hitting flag” is a flag for designating whether or not a small hit game is in progress. If the flag is in the ON state (5AH), it indicates that a small hit game is in progress and is OFF. If it is in the state (00H), it means that it is not in the small hit game.

  If the small hitting flag is OFF (step S303: ≠ 5AH), then the state of the condition device operation flag is determined (step S304). The “conditional device operation flag” is a flag for designating whether or not the big hit game or the V game is being played. If the flag is in the ON state (5AH), the big hit game or the V game If it is in the off state (00H), it indicates that no hit game is being played.

  If the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (00H) (step S304: ≠ 5AH), that is, neither the small hit game nor the big hit game (step S303: ≠ 5AH and step S304: ≠ 5AH), the special symbol Assuming that the variable display operation is executable (the symbol variable display game executable state), the processing of steps S306 to S308 is performed according to the special symbol operation status (00H to 03H). This special symbol operation status is a value that specifies the behavior of the current special symbol (the processing state related to the special symbol), and any of steps S306 to S308 related to the special symbol variable display operation according to the special symbol operation status value. Such processing is performed. Specifically, depending on whether the special symbol operation status is “Waiting (00H, 01H)”, “Fluctuating (02H)”, or “Confirming (03H)”, special symbol variation described later is started. Processing (S306), special symbol variation processing (step S307), or special symbol confirmation time processing (step S308) is performed.

  The above-mentioned “standby” indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is in a standby state for the next change, and “in change” indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is changing. “Checking” indicates that the special symbol has been changed and is stopped (confirmed). When the special symbol variation display is started, the processing is performed in the flow of “special symbol variation start processing (S306) → special symbol variation processing (step S307) → special symbol confirmation time processing (step S308)”. By these processes, the special symbol variation display operation is realized.

(8-2. Special symbol variation start processing: Step S306)
In the special symbol variation start process (step S306), the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special figure 1 operation reservation ball number is zero. The process at the time of the fluctuation | variation start regarding FIG. When the special figure 1 operation holding ball number is zero, it is determined whether or not the random number relating to the special figure 2 is stored in the random number storage area for determination. Perform the start process. Accordingly, the special symbol variation display game 1 is executed and the special symbol variation display game 2 is not executed unless the number of operation suspension balls of the special symbol 1 operation suspension ball is zero. This is a “special figure 1 priority fluctuation” type in which the fluctuation display game 1 is preferentially executed.

  In the process at the start of the fluctuation, the special symbols to be variably displayed this time are selected according to the big hit determination random number obtained in the start opening check process (step S301 or step S302). “Winning lottery” and “symbol lottery” for drawing the winning type based on the winning lottery result and the special symbol determination random number value (see FIG. 17, FIG. 18, FIG. 23 for the lottery probability) . If the winning lottery results in a “big hit” win, the big hit determination flag is set to “5AH”. If the “small hit” win is set, the small hit determination flag is set to “5AH”. In other cases, the game is a “losing” in which neither “big hit” nor “small win” is won, and both determination flags are set to “00H”. In addition, the symbol lottery determines which of the big winnings 1 to 5, the small winnings 1 to 7, and the loss is won, and the special stop symbol type to be displayed on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b. The “special symbol determination data” for identifying the winning type and the “special stop symbol number” for identifying the special stop symbol type displayed on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, which are the symbol lottery results, are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. Stored.

  Next, a variation pattern lottery process using variation pattern random numbers is performed, and at least one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns associated with the winning lottery result (in this embodiment, the symbol lottery result) is obtained. It is determined by lottery, and a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is set in a special symbol accessory operation timer (a timer for managing game operations). Then, a “variation pattern designation command” that can specify information regarding the variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 as an effect control command. Further, a decorative symbol designation command is created based on the symbol lottery result, and this command is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. This decorative symbol designation command includes information regarding the special symbol type and the winning category (symbol lottery result) on the current fluctuation side. Thereby, basic information required for the decorative symbol variation display game is sent to the effect control unit 24. Since the variation pattern designation command includes at least winning result information and variation pattern information, the presentation control unit 24 uses the variation pattern designation command to produce the presentation mode and the like related to the current symbol variation display game. The decoration stop symbol can be determined and the symbol variation display game can be executed.

  In addition, here, when the current gaming state is the short-time state, the “remaining short-time number command” including information on the remaining short-time number (the number of special electricity and the number of special figure fluctuations) is also transmitted to the effect control unit 24. By this “remaining short time number command”, the effect control unit 24 side can grasp the remaining short time number. Then, the special symbol operation status is switched (updated) to “fluctuating (02H)”, and 00H is stored in the determination random number storage area (cleared to zero). As a result, the special symbol variation start process is exited, and the special symbol display data update process in step S309 is performed.

(8-3. Special symbol changing process: Step S307)
Next, the special symbol variation processing (step S307) will be described. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory action timer is zero, that is, whether or not the special symbol change time has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the process is exited without doing anything. If the fluctuation time has elapsed, a “fluctuation stop command” is sent to the effect control unit 24 to notify that the fluctuation of the special symbol has ended. Thereby, the production | presentation control part 24 grasps | ascertains that this symbol variation display game was complete | finished.

  Next, as a process required when the variation of the special symbol is stopped, the “determined display time” is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the special symbol operation status is updated to “confirming (03H)”. As a result, the special symbol variation start process is exited, and the special symbol display data update process in step S309 is performed. The above “determined display time” is defined as the special stop symbol that is the stop display mode, that is, the time range in which the symbol lottery result is visible when the special symbol variable display is stopped and the special symbol is stopped. It is.

  The “determined display time” is set to a value based on the “determined display time table” shown in FIG. In the fixed display time table, a fixed display time associated with the special symbol type on the variable display side and the winning lottery result is defined. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when the winning lottery is a small hit, the fixed display time is “128 ms” regardless of the game state type or the special symbol type, A relatively shorter time than the case of losing is set. The reason is as follows.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, in the short-time state, since the special figure 2 side is a lottery target, the winning is about 1 / 1.004 (about 99%) with a very high probability, Of these, 4 to 6 small wins are allocated at a rate of “85/100”, and 3 small wins are allocated at a rate of “15/100”. In other words, if a short win is won in the short-time state, the high-speed route is assigned with a high probability of “85/100” and the “rotary route” is assigned with a low probability of “15/100”. become. In addition, “High Speed Route” wins a V prize only at a rate of about 1 / 8.8. For this reason, there is a high possibility that non-V winnings will occur continuously during the short-time state. It is not possible, and the short state at the corner is ruined, and the player's gaming interest is reduced.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to shorten the time until the next small hit game is started as much as possible and improve the game progress speed without winning the V prize, the final display time of the small win win is set to the big win win or the lost game. The time is set shorter than in the case of. Thereby, even if it is a case where V prize is not won, the chance for V prize will come around again in a short time, and it can prevent that a player's game interests fall. In this embodiment, in consideration of irregular small wins in the short-running state (small win-winning on the special figure 1 side), it is set to “128 ms” regardless of the special symbol type. Considering the point that the special figure 2 side is a lottery target, a fixed display time may be set according to the special symbol type when winning a small hit. For example, “128 ms” is awarded when a small win is won on the special figure 2 side, and “600 ms” is awarded when a small win is won on the special figure 1 side. In this embodiment, “128 ms” is set regardless of the gaming state, but a fixed display time may be set according to the gaming state. For example, “128 ms” in the short time state, “600 ms” in the normal state, and the like.

(8-4. Special symbol confirmation time processing: Step S308)
Next, the process during the special symbol confirmation time (step S308) will be described. In the special symbol confirmation time processing, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero, that is, whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. If the fixed display time has not elapsed, the process is exited without doing anything. If the fixed display time has elapsed, the special symbol operation status is updated to “waiting (01H)”, and then the following processing is performed according to the current winning lottery result (value of the big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag) I do.

(1) In the case of a loss, a “short time state management process” for managing the short time state is performed. In the time reduction state management process, it is determined whether or not the time reduction number monitoring counter is zero, and if not, the time reduction number monitoring counter (in this case, it is a case of a loss, so a special figure is The counter value of the time reduction counter is decremented, and if the result is zero, the operating state of the function that specifies the time reduction state is cleared and the time reduction state is ended, assuming that the number of times of the time reduction state has been reached. From the next game, there will be no power support and the player will be placed in the normal state, in which case a “game state command” indicating that the time-short state has ended is transmitted to the effect control unit 24.
(2) In the case of a big hit, as a process necessary for starting a big hit game (various setting process when the big hit symbol is stopped), a function to specify a big hit judgment flag and a short time state (special symbol short time function, normal symbol short time function, open The operation state of the extension function), the short time count monitoring counter (special electric power count counter, special figure short time count counter), etc. are turned off (00H is set), and the condition device operation flag is turned on (5 AH is set). Then, the process exits the special symbol confirmation time.
(3) In the case of a small hit, as a process necessary for starting a small hit game (various setting process when the small hit symbol is stopped), the small hit determination flag is set to OFF (00H is set), and the small hit medium flag is set. Turn on (set 5AH). After that, the above “short-time state management process” is performed as in the case of the loss. This is because, in the case of small hits, as long as it is not per V, there is no transition of the internal gaming state as in the case of a loss. Therefore, as long as the winning time is not per V even if winning a small hit in the time-shortening state, the symbol variation display game for this time (one special electric time, one special electric time) will be subtracted. Become.
As a result, the special symbol variation start process is exited, and the special symbol display data update process in step S309 is performed.

  When any of the processes in steps S306 to S308 is completed, the “special symbol display data update process” in step S309 is performed. In this special symbol display data update process, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating. If the special symbol is not changing, the data for stop display corresponding to the special stop symbol type (special stop symbol number) (7 during special symbol stop display) is created. Seg blink display data). The special symbol display data created here is output in the LED management process (step S062) of FIG. Thereby, the change display and stop display of the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b are realized. Then, the process goes out of the special symbol management process and proceeds to the special electric accessory management process in step S060 of FIG.

  Note that if the game is a small hit game or a big hit game (step S303: = 5 AH, step S304: = 5 AH), the processing in steps S306 to S308 is not performed, and the special processing in step S309 is not performed. The symbol display data update process is performed. Therefore, when the game is in either a small hit game or a big hit game, the special symbol change display operation is not performed, and the special symbol display state of the special symbol display device is stopped and displayed after the small hit or after the big hit. A special stop symbol is held.

(9. Special electric equipment management process: Fig. 13)
Next, the special electric accessory management process (step S060) in FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the special electric accessory management process in step S060.

  In FIG. 19, the CPU 201 first determines the state of the small hitting flag (step S501). If the small hitting flag is ON (5AH) (step S501: = 5AH), a small hit process is performed (step S504). This small hit process is a process for controlling a series of game operations of the small hit game. Details of the small hit processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14A and 14B.

  If the small hitting flag is in the OFF state (00H) (step S501: ≠ 5AH), then the state of the condition device operation flag is determined (step S502). If the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (step S502: ≠ 5AH), it is not in the small hit game and is not in the big hit game.

  When the condition device operation flag is in the ON state (5AH) (step S502: = 5AH), processing corresponding to the special electric accessory operation status (00H to 04H) is performed assuming that the big hit game or the V hit game is being played (step H S503). The “special electric accessory operation status” is a value that specifies the behavior of the special variable prize winning devices 42 and 52, and steps S505 to S509 related to the special symbol variable display operation according to the special electric accessory operation status value. Either of these processes is performed. Specifically, the special symbol action status is “starting process (00H) (specifying standby state before starting big hit game)”, “" operation starting process (01H) (specifying standby state before starting round game) ” ”,“ Operating (02H) (specifying that round game is being executed) ”,“ During continuation determination (03H) (specifying that round game continuation is being determined) ”, and“ End processing (04H) (during big hit game end processing) Depending on which of “specify”), a jackpot start process (step S505), a special electric accessory operation start process (step S506), a special electric accessory action continuation determination process (step S508), or a jackpot end will be described. Processing (step S509) is performed. By these processes, the operation of the special variable winning device 52 and the movable accessory in the play area 59 are controlled, and the big hit game or the V hit game is realized. In the following description, unless otherwise required, the processing related to the big hit game will be described without distinguishing between the big hit and the V hit.

(9-1. Big hit start process: Step S505)
When the big hit or V hit is reached, first, a big hit start process in step S505 is performed. Here, as a setting process at the time of starting the big hit, the value corresponding to the winning type won this time is set in the “continuous number counter”, and the special electric accessory operation status is updated to “operation starting process (01H)” ( The status value before the big hit is set to “Starting process (00H)”). The "continuous counter" is a counter that counts the current number of rounds. The value set in this continuous counter is whether the special symbol is a big hit triggered by a big hit or a small hit game. It differs depending on whether it is per V triggered by the V prize. In the case of big hit, “01H” indicating that the current round number is 1R is set, and in the case of per V, “02H” is set where the current round number is 2R. This is because in the case of hitting V, the 1R round game corresponds to a small hit game. Here, the start interval time (opening effect time) corresponding to the hit type is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer (see FIGS. 19 and 20). Note that, when winning V (when the V winning flag is ON), since this processing is started for the first time after the V winning effect time (V winning INT) has elapsed, the opening time as in the big hit is not set here.

  Further, here, as the effect control command, the “hit start command” for designating that the jackpot game has been started is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. This “big hit start command” includes information on the type of winning and the gaming state at the time of winning, and is used when determining the winning effect on the effect control unit 24 side. Thus, the big hit starting process is exited.

(9-2. Special electric accessory operation start process: Step S506)
In the special electric accessory operation start processing, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero, and exits this processing until the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero. . In the special symbol accessory operation timer here, the above-mentioned start interval time is set in the first round, and “interval time between rounds” (see the “INT” column in FIGS. 19 and 20) in the subsequent rounds. Is set.

  When the special symbol accessory action timer reaches zero, the “Big winning opening operation time” corresponding to the current round number is set in the special symbol accessory action timer as the setting process at the start of the round game. The “Lower University Award Port Winning Counter” that counts the number of wins to the winning port 40 is cleared to zero, and the special electric accessory operation status is updated to “Active (02H)”. Further, here, the creation / setting processing of the control data for the solenoid of the big prize opening solenoid 42c for realizing the opening operation of the lower big prize opening 40 according to the number of rounds is performed. This control data is used in the solenoid management process (step S064) in FIG. Also, as the effect control command, a “big prize opening opening command” including the current round number information is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. This “big winning opening release command” is used when the production control unit 24 causes a round production corresponding to the number of rounds to appear. As a result, the special electric accessory activation start process is exited.

(9-3. Processing during operation of special electric accessory: step S507)
In the process during operation of the special electric accessory, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the number of winnings at the lower prize winning opening 40 has reached the maximum number of winnings. When the number of winnings reaches the maximum number of winnings, it is assumed that the round game end condition is satisfied, and the special symbol accessory operation timer is cleared to zero, and the open big winning opening is closed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches zero even if the maximum number of winnings is not reached, the open big winning opening is closed on the assumption that the round game end condition is satisfied. Then, the special electric accessory operation status is updated to “continuing determination (03H)”, and the remaining ball discharge time (see the “Remaining discharge” column in FIGS. 19 and 20) is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer. Then, the process exits during the operation of the special electric accessory.

(9-4. Special Electric Goods Operation Continuation Determination Process: Step S508)
In the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. If the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed, the current round number (the value of the continuous number counter) is determined. It is determined whether or not the maximum number of rounds has been reached.

  If the maximum number of rounds has not been reached, 1 is added to the continuation counter as a process when the round game is continued, and the "interval between rounds (20 ms)" is set in the special symbol accessory action timer, and the special electric accessory action The status is updated to “operation starting process (01H)”.

  On the other hand, when the maximum number of rounds has been reached, as a process at the end of the round game continuation, the special electric accessory operation status is updated to “ending process (04H)”, and the start of the ending effect is instructed as an effect control command. The “big hit end command” is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. Also, according to the winning type and the game state at the time of winning, the “end interval time (see FIGS. 19 and 20)” which is the effect duration of the ending effect is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer. As a result, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is exited.

(9-5. Big hit end processing: Step S509)
In the jackpot end process, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer (end interval time) is zero. If the end interval time elapses, the special electric accessory operation status is updated to “Starting process (00H)”, and the current big hit game or per V game is finished. Game state designation data for designating the previous game state is set. Thereby, the game state after the big hit game or the V hit game is designated. With this jackpot end process, a series of control processes related to the jackpot game or the game per V is completed.

<Small hit processing: FIGS. 14A and 14B>
Next, with reference to FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B, the small hit game control processing will be described. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing details of the small hit processing, and FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing details of the special electric accessory stator-specific processing in step S605 in FIG. 13A.

(9-6. Small hit processing: FIG. 14A)
In FIG. 14A, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the operation status of the special electric accessory is “operating (02H)” or “continuing determination (03H)” (step S601). If the operation status of the special electric accessory is not “operating (02H)” and “continuing determination (03H)” (step S601: ≠ 02H and ≠ 03H), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S603, and the special electric accessory When the operation status is “Active (02H)” or “Continuing determination (03H)” (Step S601: = 02H or = 03H), the right big prize winning number confirmation process is performed (Step S602). ), The process proceeds to step S603.

  In the right large prize opening winning number confirmation process, “counting process” for counting the number of winning balls and the number of discharged balls based on the game ball detection information from various sensors (sensors SW1 to SW6), the game in the V region For example, “V winning monitoring process” for monitoring whether or not the ball has passed, “maximum winning number monitoring process” for monitoring whether or not the maximum winning number has been reached, and the like are included. In the “count process”, each time a winning ball is detected, 1 is added to the right big prize winning prize winning counter and the right big prize winning outlet discharging counter. Further, every time a discharge ball is detected, the value of the right big prize opening discharge counter is decremented by 1, and the above-mentioned “ball biting” is monitored based on the discharge counter value. Also, in the “V winning monitoring process”, when it is detected that a game ball has passed through the V areas 63 and 73, it is determined that a V winning has occurred, and a “V winning flag” for designating that it is per V is ON ( 5AH), and setting processing at the time of V winning such as clearing an opening / closing operation game time described later is performed. Further, in the “maximum winning number monitoring process”, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls to the right big winning opening 50 has reached the maximum winning number. clear.

  When the processing proceeds to step S603, it is determined whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero (step S603). In the special symbol accessory operation timer, an opening time, an ending time, an opening / closing operation game time, and the like are set according to the processing state. Until the special symbol accessory action timer becomes zero (step S603: NO), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S606, and if the special symbol accessory action timer becomes zero (step S603: YES), the small A hit command transmission process is performed (step S604). In this small hit command transmission process, if the special electric accessory operation status is in the start process (00H), the “small hit start command” for specifying the small hit game start (opening effect start) is continuously determined. In the case of medium (03H), a “small hit end command” for designating the end of the small hit game (start of the ending effect) is transmitted.

  When the small hitting command transmission process in step S604 is completed, a process according to the special electric accessory operation status is executed (step S605). Here, processing according to the special electric accessory operation status value “00H to 04H” is performed. Details of the special electric accessory operation status processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 14B.

  When the processing for each special electric accessory operation status in step S605 is completed, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operation status is “Active (02H)” (step S606). If the operation status of the special electric accessory is not “operating (02H)” (step S606: ≠ 02H), the small hit process is exited without doing anything. On the other hand, when the special electric accessory operation status is “in operation (02H)” (step S606: = 02H), a special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is performed (step S607). In this special winning opening / closing operation setting process, the operation of the single-winged member 52b during the opening / closing operation game period (opening / closing operation of the right large winning opening 50), and various sorters (high / low distribution member 57, storage member 58a, VOUT) A setting process necessary for controlling the operation of the distribution member 65) is performed. Specifically, the large winning opening solenoid 52c, SOL1-3, etc. for realizing the opening operation (opening / closing operation game) of the right large winning opening 50 corresponding to the small hit type and the distributing operation of the distribution accessory are provided. Create and set control data for solenoids. Here, solenoid control data corresponding to the opening / closing operation game time is set. The data set in the special winning opening / closing operation setting process is used in the solenoid management process (step S064) in FIG. When the large winning opening / closing operation setting process in step S607 is completed, the small hit process is exited.

(9-6-1. Processing by operation status of special electric accessory: FIG. 14B)
Next, the special electric accessory operation status processing (step S605) in FIG. 14A will be described. In this special electric accessory operation status-specific process, the CPU 201 performs processing corresponding to the current special electric accessory operation status (steps S611, S612 to S616).

(9-7-1. Small hit start process: Step S612)
When the small hit game is started, the operation status of the special electric accessory is “being started (00H)”. Therefore, first, the small hit process in step S612 is started here. In this small hit start process, a special symbol accessory operation timer is set to “opening time (interval time before operation)”, and the special electric accessory operation status is updated to “operation start processing in progress (01H)”. The necessary setting process is performed at the time of hitting.

(9-7-2. Small hit special electric accessory operation start processing: Step S613)
The small hit special electric accessory operation start process (step S613) is executed after the opening time has elapsed (special electric accessory operation status = “operation starting process (01H)”). Here, the winning number counter and the discharged ball number counter are cleared to zero (set to 00H), the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to a large winning opening opening operation time (opening / closing operation game time related to the opening / closing operation game), and special The electric accessory operation status is updated to “operating (02H)”. Note that the opening / closing operation game time is zero, that is, until the opening / closing operation game time elapses, or until the V winning is reached or the maximum number of winnings is reached and the special symbol accessory operation timer is cleared (step S603: NO). In step S607, the winning opening / closing operation setting process for the step S607 is performed, and the right winning opening 50 and the distribution accessory are controlled.

(9-7-3. Small hitting special electric accessory in operation: step S614)
The small hit special electric accessory operating process (step S614) is performed after the opening / closing operation game time has elapsed, or when the V winning is generated or the maximum winning number is reached and the opening / closing operation game time is forcibly cleared. It is executed when the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (special electric accessory operation status = “active (02H)”). Here, as the setting process at the end of the opening / closing operation game, the remaining time (1480 ms) is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the special electric accessory operation status is updated to “continuing determination (03H)”. .

(9-7-4. Small hit continuation determination process: step S615)
The small hit continuation determination process (step S615) is executed after the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed (special electric accessory operation status = “during continuation determination (03H)”). Here, first, “winning ball discharge confirmation process” is performed to check whether or not all the winning balls to the right big winning opening 50 have been discharged. When the winning ball discharge confirmation process confirms that all winning balls have been discharged, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to “small hit end interval time” and the special electric accessory operation status is set to “finishing process (04H)”. Update to In the above-mentioned “small hit end interval time”, when winning V, “V winning INT time” that is the effect time width of V winning effect is set, and when non-V winning is given, the effect of ending effect is set. An “ending time” that is a time width is set (see FIG. 20). After the remaining ball discharge time elapses, the error monitoring time (40000 ms) is monitored. If the discharge of all winning balls is not confirmed within this error monitoring time, an error process is performed assuming that an error due to the ball biting has occurred. Will be executed.

(9-7-5. Small hit end processing: Step S616)
The small hit end process (step S616) is executed after the small hit end interval time has elapsed (special electric accessory operation status = “ending process (04H)”). Here, as various setting processes at the end of the small hit, the small hitting flag is turned off (00H), and the special electric accessory operation status is updated to “starting process (00H)”. Further, here, it is checked whether or not the V winning flag is ON (5AH). If the V winning flag is ON, the condition device operation flag is set to ON (5AH) assuming that V hit has occurred (V Winning setting process). As a result, after the condition device is activated and the small hit game ends, the determination result in step S502 in FIG. 13 is YES, and in the control process (steps S505 to S509) for the big hit game, the small hit type is determined. The corresponding “game per V” is executed.

  On the other hand, when the V winning flag is in the OFF state, that is, when “V winning” is not made, the short time monitoring process is performed. In this short time monitoring process, the gaming state at the time of winning is checked. If the gaming state at the time of winning is a short time state, the time monitoring counter is decremented by 1 (special electric number counter-1), and the result of the subtraction If it is zero, it is assumed that the time reduction state has ended and the normal state is entered, and if it is not zero, the time reduction state is continued. If the game state at the time of winning is the normal state, the internal game state is not changed as it is, and the original normal state is shifted. With the end of the small hit end process, a series of control processes relating to the small hit game is ended.

<11. Processing on the production control side: FIG. 15>
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, an effect control process on the effect control unit 24 side of the present embodiment will be described. The processing on the side of the effect control unit 24 mainly includes a predetermined main process (effect control side main process: FIG. 15) and a timer interrupt process (effect control side timer interrupt process: not shown) activated by a scheduled interrupt. ). This production control side timer interruption process is executed by interruption every predetermined time (about 1 ms) during execution of the production control side main process, and includes various processes necessary for the production operation.

(11-1. Main process on production control side: FIG. 15)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing main processing on the production control unit side (production control side main processing). The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) starts the main process on the effect control side shown in FIG.

  In the main process on the effect control side, the effect control unit 410 (sub CPU) first performs a necessary initial setting process before starting the game operation (step S071).

  When the initial setting process in step S071 is completed, the main loop process in steps S073 to S078 is performed at predetermined time intervals as the process during normal operation, and otherwise the effect soft random number update process in step S079 is repeated.

  In the process of step S072, the effect control unit 410 refers to the main loop update period counter value to determine whether or not the main loop update period that triggers the execution of the main loop process has arrived (step S072). The counter for the main loop update cycle is counted in a predetermined process (main loop update process) during an effect control side timer interrupt process (not shown). In this main loop update process, the main loop update cycle counter is updated for each interrupt (main loop update cycle counter + 1). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that circulates in a range of multiples of 16 (for example, 0 to 31) by increment processing, for example. In the present embodiment, the main loop process is performed every 16 ms. Until this main loop update period arrives (step S072: NO), various effect lottery random numbers are updated (step S079: various effect soft random number update processing). The random number for effect lottery is used for effect lottery and the like by the effect control unit 410 side.

  When the main loop update period has arrived (step S072: YES), the CPU 241 performs a received command analysis process (step S073). In this received command analysis process, it is monitored whether or not an effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer. If an effect control command is stored, this command is read, and an effect control process corresponding to the read effect control command is read. I do. This effect control command includes the already-described variation pattern designation command, decorative symbol designation command, and the like.

  For example, when at least a variation pattern designation command is received and stored in the reception buffer (in this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the decorative symbol designation command are received and stored in the reception buffer. In the case of command analysis processing, one or more types of effect patterns are determined based on information (variation pattern information and winning information (or winning type information)) included in the command. The effect pattern determined here works as a “part effect” as an element constituting the effect scenario. Next, determine the time schedule for how and at what timing the production pattern (parts production) determined above will appear, and compose the production scenario. The production scenario data is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243. Various production patterns (part production) incorporated in this production scenario are developed one after another or simultaneously, thereby realizing an “production scenario” in a broad sense.

  When the received command analysis process in step S073 is completed, a scenario update process is performed (step S074). In this scenario update process, the contents of the timer necessary for execution of the production pattern are updated. A typical example of the timer is an effect scenario timer that manages a time schedule related to the occurrence timing of the effect. For example, the time within the variation period (decoration symbol variation period) in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed is within the same period as the variation period (special symbol variation period) in which the special symbol is variably displayed. On this axis, a time schedule for what kind of production pattern is made to appear in the production means with what time width is managed by this timer. Such an effect scenario timer is also used in an effect process related to an LED data update process (step S075) and an effect agent control data update process (step S077) which will be described later. Here, the production scenario timer is monitored, and when the production time of one production comes, sound data for the speaker 46 and a liquid crystal command for image display control are created, and each is set in a designated area of the RAM 243. . The liquid crystal command is transmitted to the display control unit (liquid crystal control CPU of the liquid crystal control board 460) in the production control side timer interruption process (not shown) (liquid crystal command transmission process), and image display control for the liquid crystal display device 6 is performed. Let it run. Thereby, the image production along the production scenario is realized. The LED data for the light display device is created by an LED data update process (step S075) described later, and the motor control data for the movable body accessory is created by an after-mentioned effect actor control data update process (step 077). The

  Next, LED data update processing is performed (step S075). In this LED data update process, LED data for an optical display device such as a decoration lamp 13 or an LED is created based on the production scenario data and the production scenario timer, and is set in a designated area of the RAM 243. The LED data created here is output to the decorative lamp unit 45 and the LED through the light display control unit (production LED management) in a production control side timer interrupt process (not shown). Process), thereby realizing a light effect according to the effect scenario.

  Next, sound output processing is performed (step S076). In this sound output process, the sound data created in the scenario update process in step S074 is acquired, and if there is sound data to be reproduced, a sound effect is output from the speaker 46 through the sound control unit (sound source LSI). Thereby, the sound production according to the production scenario is realized.

  Next, a production accessory control data update process is performed (step S077). In this effect accessory control data update process, control data for the movable object accessory motor 61 is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer, and set in the designated area of the RAM 243. In the LED data created here, a control signal based on the data is output to the accessory motor in an effect control side timer interruption process (not shown). Thereby, the movable body effect along the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, noise countermeasure management processing for monitoring malfunction of the sound source LSI or the like is performed (step S078). If the program goes into a runaway state due to a malfunction, the watchdog timer expires and the CPU is automatically reset to recover from the runaway state. Thereby, the main loop process is terminated, and the effect soft random number update process in step S079 is performed until the next main loop update period comes.

  In each embodiment described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the gaming machine is not particularly limited as long as it can achieve the object of the present invention. In addition, there is no particular limitation on the game medium used for the gaming machine, and it is a gaming machine (for example, a so-called “enclosed gaming machine”) that can use a game medium based on electromagnetic recording in addition to a game ball and a game medal. Also good.

  The present invention is suitable for a gaming machine using a game medium.

1 Pachinko machine,
2 Front frame,
3 Game board,
3a gaming area,
4 outer frame,
5 ball guide rail,
6 Glass door,
7 Front operation panel
8 Upper tray unit,
9 Top saucer,
11 Ball rental button,
12 Card return button,
13 Frame production button,
14 Ball release button,
15 Launch control handle,
19 game ball dispensing device,
20 Main control unit,
21 External terminal board for frame,
24 production control unit,
28 Launch control board,
29 payout control board,
32 launcher,
34 Left starting port (first special symbol starting port),
34a Left start sensor,
35 Right starting port (second special symbol starting port),
35a Right start sensor,
36 liquid crystal display devices,
37 Normal design starting port,
37a Normal symbol start sensor (third starter),
38a 1st special symbol display device,
38b Second special symbol display device,
40 Shimodai prize opening (first big prize opening),
50 Right Grand Prize (second Grand Prize),
41 Ordinary variable winning device,
41c Ordinary electric accessory solenoid,
42 The first special variable winning device,
52 second special variable winning device,
42a, 52a Big prize opening sensor,
42b, 52b open door,
42c, 52c
43 General prize opening,
43a General prize opening sensor,
44 Windmill,
45 Decorative lamp,
45a optical display device,
46 speakers,
46a sound generator,
47 Movable wing pieces,
48 Center decoration,
49 Out mouth,
56 Taxiway,
57 High and low sorting members,
58 reservoir,
59 idle area,
60 1V lottery,
61 Rotating body,
62. First loss area,
63 1st V region,
64 2nd V lottery,
65 VOUT distribution member,
72 Second loss area,
73 2nd V region,
201 main control CPU,
202 main control ROM,
203 main control RAM,
241 Production control CPU,
242 Production control ROM,
243 Production control RAM.

Claims (1)

A starting means capable of entering a game ball;
Lottery means for executing a lottery triggered by a game ball entering the starting means;
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific result, the variable winning means is such that a game ball can enter as a specific game, and the open state in which the game ball can enter from a closed state where the game ball cannot enter Variable opening and closing means, a rolling area in which the game ball that has entered the ball can roll, and a specific area and a non-specific area in which the game ball that has rolled in the rolling area can pass. Means,
Special game control means for executing and controlling a special game advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the specific area;
A gaming machine equipped with
In the specific area,
A first specific area and a second specific area different from the first specific area,
In the rolling region,
A first guiding path capable of guiding a game ball to the first specific area;
A second guide path capable of guiding the game ball to the second specific area,
Distributing means for distributing game balls to the first taxiway or the second taxiway is provided,
The game balls distributed to the first guide path pass through the first specific area or non-specific area and are discharged out of the gaming machine,
The game balls distributed to the second guiding path pass through the second specific area or non-specific area and are discharged out of the gaming machine,
The passing rate of gaming balls distributed to the first guiding path passes through the first specific area, and the passing rate of gaming balls distributed to the second guiding path passes through the second specific area. Configured as
The first taxiway is provided with a stopping means for stopping the rolling game ball,
By not providing the stopping means in the second taxiway,
The time that the game ball stays in the first taxiway is configured to be longer than the time that the game ball stays in the second taxiway.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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