JP6813184B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine that controls a time saving state in which a game ball easily wins a prize at a starting port.

Conventionally, there is known a game machine that controls a time saving state in which a game ball easily wins a prize at a starting port. The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 starts the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game, and until the number of notification instructions of the special symbol executed during the execution of the time saving control reaches a predetermined number of times (the time saving end condition is set). (Until it is established), the time saving control is continued. If the special figure high probability state occurs when the time saving end condition is satisfied, until the special figure high probability state ends and the special figure low probability state occurs (winning the fall lottery). Until), the time saving state continues. Therefore, if the fall lottery is won under the above conditions, the time saving control ends at the start of the change of the special symbol. In addition, even if the player loses the fall lottery under the above conditions and is determined to have won the jackpot determination, the time saving control ends at the start of the change of the special symbol. For this reason, it is prevented from being determined by the player based on the time when the easy winning state ends, whether the player has won the fall lottery or has lost the fall lottery and won the jackpot judgment. To.

Further, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 2 displays a right-handed telop for the player to win the game ball in the variable winning opening when the gaming state is controlled to the high base state. Right-handed notification. Further, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 3 is launched in the right region of the gaming ball gaming region even though the gaming state is in a non-time saving state in which the gaming ball should be launched in the left region of the gaming region. If it is detected, a right-handed warning is executed to urge the player to launch the game ball in the left area of the game area.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-112035 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-174629 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-174922

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the fall lottery is won under the above conditions, or when the fall lottery is lost and the jackpot judgment is won, the right-handed warning described in Patent Document 3 is issued. In that case, the player can determine that he / she may have won the fall lottery. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the player loses the fall lottery and loses the jackpot determination under the above conditions, the time saving control is continued. In this case, even if the notification display is made to expect that the jackpot judgment has been won, if the display of the right-handed telop described in Patent Document 2 is continued, there is a possibility that the jackpot judgment has been lost. The player can determine that there is before the notification display ends. As described above, there is a problem that various notifications may reduce the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that does not easily deteriorate the interest of the game even if it has various notification functions.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has an acquisition means for acquiring the first information when the game ball wins a prize at the start opening, and a large winning opening based on the first information acquired by the acquisition means. The first determination means for determining whether to cause the first state in which the game ball can be won, the variation effect execution means for executing the variation effect for notifying the result of the first determination, and the variation effect execution means for notifying the result of the first determination. A first state generating means that causes the first state according to the result of the first determination, and a low probability state in which the probability that the first state is determined to occur by the first determination is low. , And the first setting means for setting any of the high probability states in which the probability that the first state is determined to occur by the first determination is higher than the low probability state, and the first setting means. When the high probability state is set, the second determination means for executing the second determination for determining whether to end the high probability state based on the first information acquired by the acquisition means, and the second determination means. A second setting means for setting either a time-saving state in which a second state in which a game ball can be awarded to the starting port is likely to occur, or a non-time-saving state in which the second state is less likely to occur than the time-saving state. The first setting means is provided with an information notifying means for notifying specific information capable of identifying whether the time saving state is set by the second setting means, and the first setting means is the first state when the first condition is satisfied. After the end of the above, the high probability state is set, and when it is determined by the second determination that the high probability state is terminated, the low probability state is set, and the second setting means has the second condition. When it is satisfied, the time saving state is set after the end of the first state, and when the third condition is satisfied, when it is determined by the second determination that the high probability state is ended, and the first When it is determined by the determination that the first state is to occur, the non-time saving state is set, and it is determined whether the variation effect executed by the variation effect executing means is a specific type of the variation effect. Prohibition of prohibiting notification by the information notification means when it is determined by the determination means that the determination means to be performed and the variation effect executed by the variation effect execution means are the specific type of the variation effect. It is characterized by further providing means.

The gaming machine according to the present invention sets a non-time saving state when it is determined by the second determination that the high probability state is terminated when the third condition is satisfied. Further, when the third condition is satisfied, the non-time saving state is also set when it is determined by the first determination that the first state is generated. Further, when the third condition is satisfied, a variable effect for notifying the result of the first determination can be executed. When the variation effect executed at this time is of a specific type, the information notification by the information notification means is prohibited by the prohibiting means. As a result, when the third condition is satisfied and a specific type of variation effect is executed, the information that can identify whether the time saving state is set is not notified. Therefore, when the third condition is satisfied, the player cannot determine whether or not the time saving state is set when a specific type of variation effect is executed. Therefore, the player makes the first determination notified by the variation effect. The result is unpredictable. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can provide a gaming machine that does not easily reduce the interest of the game even if it has various notification functions.

When the non-time saving state is set, the information notifying means may notify the first specific information which is the specific information capable of identifying that the non-time saving state is set. When the determination means determines that the variation effect executed by the variation effect executing means is the first specific type of the variation effect, the prohibition means is the first by the information notification means. (1) Notification of specific information may be prohibited.

When the third condition is satisfied, the non-time saving state is set when it is determined by the second determination to end the high probability state and when it is determined by the first determination that the first state is caused. To. In this case, when the first specific type of variation effect is executed, the notification of the first specific information that can identify that the non-time saving state is set is prohibited. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the second determination determines that the high-probability state is terminated or the first determination determines that the first state is caused by the notification by the information notification means. Therefore, the game machine can make the player maintain a sense of expectation that the first state is determined to cause the first state.

When the time saving state is set, the information notifying means may notify the second specific information which is the specific information capable of identifying that the time saving state is set. When the determining means determines that the variation effect executed by the variation effect executing means is the second variation effect of the specific type, the prohibition means means the information notification means. (Ii) Notification of specific information may be prohibited.

When the third condition is satisfied, the time saving state is maintained when it is not determined by the second determination to end the high probability state and it is not determined by the first determination to cause the first state. In this case, when the second specific type of variation effect is executed, the notification of the second specific information that can identify that the time saving state is set is prohibited. Therefore, the player cannot determine that the time saving state is set by the notification by the information notification means. In this case, the gaming machine can make the player recognize as if the non-time saving state is set. By the time the player determines the determination result by the first determination notified by the variation effect, it is determined that the high probability state is terminated by the second determination, or the first state is determined by the first determination. It cannot be determined whether it is determined to cause it to occur. Therefore, the game machine can make the player maintain a sense of expectation that the first state is determined to cause the first state.

The prohibiting means may prohibit the notification by the information notification means when the variation effect is executed by the variation effect execution means when the second condition and the third condition are not satisfied.

If the second condition and the third condition are not satisfied, the time saving state may not be set after the end of the first state, but even in this case, when the variation effect is executed by the variation effect execution means, the information Notification by the notification means is prohibited. Therefore, when the second condition and the third condition are not satisfied, the player cannot determine whether the time saving state is set after the end of the first state by the notification by the information notification means. Therefore, the gaming machine can make the player maintain a sense of expectation that the time saving state is set.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st jackpot relation information storage area of a RAM 52. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the special symbol determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the variation pattern determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the variation pattern determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the scenario selection table stored in ROM 53. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating each transition of a game state and an effect mode. It is a flowchart of the main processing performed on the main board 41. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the jackpot determination processing performed in the special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation pattern determination processing performed in the special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the game state transition processing performed in the special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the sub-control board processing performed in the sub-control board 58. It is a flowchart of the sub-control board processing performed in the sub-control board 58. It is a flowchart of the notification effect control processing performed in the sub-control board processing. It is a flowchart of the confirmation display processing performed in the sub-control board processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen 28 in a normal state. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen 28 in a normal state and a jackpot game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen 28 in A mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen 28 in B mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen 28 in B mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen 28 in B mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen 28 in "mode end".

Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front side, the back side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of FIG. 1 are the front side, the rear side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of the pachinko machine 1, respectively.

The mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 is provided in the upper half of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape in front view (see FIG. 2), and its front surface is protected by a front frame 10 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a metal game ball to the game ball launcher 37 (see FIG. 3) and receives a prize ball. An operation button 9 operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 5. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. The launch handle 7 is provided so that the player can rotate the launch handle 7. When the player rotates the launch handle 7 to perform the launch operation, the launching device has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 7. A game ball is launched by 37. Speakers 48 are provided at the left and right corners of the upper part of the front frame 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A center decoration 8 for executing various effects is provided in the substantially center of the game area 4. The game ball launched by the game ball launching device 37 is guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flows down in the game area 4. A game ball launched with a firing intensity less than a predetermined intensity flows down the left side of the center decoration 8, and a game ball launched with a firing intensity equal to or higher than a predetermined intensity flows down the right side of the center decoration 8. Hereinafter, firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left side of the center decoration 8 is "left-handed", and firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right side of the center decoration 8 is "right". It is called "hit".

The center decoration 8 mainly includes a display screen 28, a movable body 31, and the like. The display screen 28 is arranged substantially in the center of the upper part of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is composed of, for example, an LCD or the like, and can display various numbers, characters, and the like. The display screen 28 displays, for example, an effect symbol 60 (see FIG. 24 and the like), which is an effect symbol for notifying the player of the result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko machine 1 determines the jackpot determination by fluctuating a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) effect symbols 60 and then executing a notification effect for confirming and displaying a combination of the effect symbols 60 indicating the result of the jackpot determination. Notify the player of the result. The movable body 31 is provided above the display screen 28. The movable body 31 performs various effects by operating the movable portion.

A first starting port 14 is provided below substantially the center of the center decoration 8. A second big winning opening 17 is provided below the first starting opening 14. An ordinary symbol actuating gate 12 is provided diagonally to the lower right of the center decoration 8. A second starting port 15 is provided below the normal symbol operating gate 12. The first big winning opening 16 is provided diagonally downward to the left of the second starting opening 15. The second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 each include an opening / closing member. The game ball can win a prize in each of the second starting opening 15, the first big winning opening 16, and the second big winning opening 17 only when each opening / closing member is opened. A specific area 17A, a non-specific area (not shown), and a movable piece (not shown) are provided inside the second large winning opening 17. The specific area 17A and the non-specific area are areas through which only the game balls that have won the second major winning opening 17 can pass. The movable piece is a member that is electrically operated by a solenoid (not shown) inside the second prize opening 17. The game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 passes through either the specific area 17A or the non-specific area according to the movement of the movable piece, and then is discharged to the outside of the game area 4.

In addition to the above, the game area 4 is provided with an out port 19, various illumination members, a winning port, a windmill, a game nail, and the like. Of the game balls flowing down the game area 4, none of the first start port 14, the second start port 15, the first big winning opening 16, the second big winning opening 17, and other winning openings wins, and the game area The material that has flowed down to the lower part of 4 is discharged to the outside of the game area 4 after passing through the out port 19 provided in the lower part of the game board 2.

A symbol display unit 24 is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first special symbol display unit, a second special symbol display unit, a normal symbol display unit, a first special symbol storage number display LED, a second special symbol storage number display LED, and a normal symbol storage number display LED. And a right-handed notification LED. The first special symbol display unit and the second special symbol display unit are each composed of one 7-segment LED, and display the first special symbol and the second special symbol indicating the results of the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination. Hereinafter, when the first jackpot judgment and the second jackpot judgment are collectively referred to, or when either is not specified, it is also referred to as a jackpot judgment. The normal symbol display unit displays the result of the normal hit determination by turning on and off the LED. The first special symbol memory number display LED and the second special symbol memory number display LED display the number of special symbol hold balls, which is the number of special symbol hold balls that are game balls for which the result of the jackpot determination has not yet been displayed. The normal symbol storage number display LED displays the number of normal symbol reservations, which is the number of game balls for which the result of the normal hit determination has not yet been displayed. By turning on the right-handed notification LED, it is indicated that it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by right-handed.

The outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a big hit game, a small hit game, and a normal hit game. The jackpot game will be explained. The jackpot game is executed by operating the accessory continuous operating device by operating the condition device. The condition device is a device that is a condition for the accessory continuous operation device to operate. The accessory continuous operation device is a device for causing a big hit game state in which the big winning opening is continuously operated. In the pachinko machine 1, the condition device operates when a special symbol indicating that it is a big hit is confirmed and displayed. Hereinafter, the state in which the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operating is referred to as a jackpot game state.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting port 14, the first jackpot determination is performed, and the first special symbol indicating the determination result is displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. .. In the first jackpot determination, whether it is a jackpot, a small hit, or a miss is determined based on the jackpot random number. When it is determined to be a jackpot in the first jackpot determination, the first special symbol indicating that the determination result is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24, and the condition device is activated. .. Along with this, the accessory continuous operation device is activated to generate a big hit game state, and the opening / closing members of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 are opened in a predetermined order for a predetermined time. A jackpot game is executed.

Hereinafter, in the jackpot game, one unit in which the opening / closing member of the first big winning opening 16 or the opening / closing member of the second big winning opening 17 is continuously opened is referred to as a “big hit round”. In the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 17 is opened once or twice in a predetermined time for each big hit round. In the following, the number of rounds may be indicated as "R". Further, the total number of jackpot rounds constituting one jackpot game is hereinafter referred to as "the number of rounds". In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game, the second big winning opening 17 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds or a maximum of 28.0 seconds in the total time in one round.

Further, when the game ball wins the second starting port 15, the second big hit determination is performed, and the second special symbol indicating the determination result is displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the second jackpot determination, whether it is a jackpot or a miss is determined based on the jackpot random number. When it is determined to be a jackpot in the second jackpot determination, the second special symbol indicating that the determination result is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24, and the condition device is activated. To do. Along with this, the accessory continuous operation device is activated to generate a jackpot game state, and the jackpot game is executed.

The pachinko machine 1 can set a probabilistic state or a non-probable change state. The probability change state is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination fluctuates higher than usual. The non-probability state is a state in which the probabilistic state is not set. In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability determined to be a jackpot by the jackpot determination is about 1/300 in the non-probability change state and about 1/60 in the probability change state. In the pachinko machine 1, it is a condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 17A in the second big winning opening 17 during the big hit game to cause a probability fluctuation state after the big hit game is completed. The pachinko machine 1 sets a probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 17A.

In the pachinko machine 1, in the probability fluctuation state, a fall lottery is performed to determine whether or not to fall from the probability fluctuation state to the non-probability fluctuation state when the special symbol fluctuates. The fall probability (probability of falling from the probability fluctuation state to the non-probability fluctuation state) in the fall lottery of the pachinko machine 1 is 1/130. The probability fluctuation state of the pachinko machine 1 continues until the time when the pachinko machine 1 hits the fall lottery and falls from the probability fluctuation state to the non-probability fluctuation state.

Here, the fall lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to fall from the stochastic fluctuation state to the non-probability fluctuation state regardless of the determination result of whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot in the jackpot determination. The fall lottery is performed by using a fall random number for determining whether or not to fall from the stochastic fluctuation state to the non-probability fluctuation state, in addition to the jackpot random number for determining whether or not it is a jackpot. Further, in the fall lottery, when the pachinko machine 1 is in the probable change state, even if the game ball wins in either the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the special symbol changes at the start of the change prior to the jackpot determination. Will be done. As a result of the fall lottery, when it is determined to fall from the probable state to the non-probable state, the jackpot determination is performed in the non-probable state in the change of the special symbol. On the other hand, if the fall is not determined as a result of the fall lottery, the jackpot determination is made in the probable change state in the change of the special symbol. That is, in the probabilistic state, the fall lottery and the jackpot determination are performed every time the special symbol changes. In the non-probability state, the fall lottery is not performed.

The small hit game will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the first big hit is a small hit, the first special symbol indicating that the determination result is a small hit is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. To. After that, a small hit game is executed in which the opening / closing member of the first large winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time. The small hit game is generally a game in which the advantage in the player is smaller than that of the big hit game. At the time when the determination result of the big hit determination is determined to be a small hit, the condition device does not operate, so the accessory continuous operation device also does not operate. In addition, the game state does not change before and after the small hit game. The small hit game of the present embodiment is completed when the opening / closing member of the first large winning opening 16 is opened for a maximum of 0.8 seconds. In the small hit game, unlike the big hit game in which the big hit round is repeated, each opening / closing member of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 is not repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. It should be noted that it is not prevented that the opening / closing member of the second large winning opening 17 in the small hit game is configured by opening a plurality of times. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a small hit in the second big hit determination is about 1/60 regardless of whether the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a non-probable change state. In the following, when the big hit game and the small hit game are generically referred to, or when either is not specified, it is also simply referred to as a hit game.

The normal hit game will be described. In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12, a normal hit determination is performed, and a normal symbol indicating the result of the determination is displayed on the normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. If it is determined to be a hit by the normal hit determination, a normal hit game is executed in which the opening / closing member of the second starting port 15 is opened for a predetermined time.

The pachinko machine 1 has a non-time saving state in which the opening / closing member of the second starting port 15 is opened at a normal rate, and a higher ratio of the opening / closing member of the second starting port 15 being opened than in the non-time saving state. Either the time saving state can be set. The probability of being determined to be a hit by the normal hit determination in the time-saving state (99/100 in the present embodiment) is the probability of being determined to be a hit by the normal hit determination in the non-time-saving state (4/100 in the present embodiment). ) Higher than. Further, the maximum opening time of the opening / closing member of the second starting port 15 during the normal hit game is longer in the time saving state (4.2 seconds) than in the non-time saving state (0.2 seconds). Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter in the time-saving state (2 seconds in the present embodiment) than in the fluctuation time in the non-time-saving state (10 seconds in the present embodiment). Therefore, the player can easily win the game ball in the second starting port 15 rather than the first starting port 14 in the time saving state. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by hitting right during the time saving state. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, the rate at which the opening / closing member of the second starting port 15 is opened is lower than that in the time saving state, so that the player can easily reach the first starting port 14 rather than the second starting port 15. Can win a game ball. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by left-handed during the non-time saving state.

In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, and whether or not the time saving state is set after the jackpot game ends, depending on the jackpot type described later. When it is determined that the time saving state is set after the jackpot game is completed, the continuation condition of the set time saving state is determined according to the jackpot type. Whether or not the time saving state is set after the jackpot game ends, and the details of the continuation condition of the time saving state when the time saving state is set after the jackpot game ends will be described later.

The pachinko machine 1 can set a plurality of types of gaming states by combining these probabilistic state, non-probable change state, time saving state, and non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, a "probability change time saving state" by a combination of a probability change state and a time reduction state, a "non-probability change time reduction state" by a combination of a non-probability change state and a time reduction state, a non-probability change state and a non-time reduction state One of the "normal state (non-probability change non-time saving state)" is set by the combination with. In addition, depending on the continuation condition of the time saving state, the time saving state set after the end of the jackpot game may end when the number of determinations reaches a predetermined time saving number, and the state may shift to the non-time saving state. The number of determinations is the number of jackpot determinations executed after the end of the jackpot game (the sum of the number of first jackpot determinations and the number of second jackpot determinations). In addition, when the probability change state is set, by winning the fall lottery, the set time saving state ends and shifts to the non-time saving state as the player falls from the probability fluctuation state to the non-probability fluctuation state. There is. A normal state is set as the initial state after the first power is turned on in the pachinko machine 1. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 includes three types of gaming states: "normal state", "probability variation time reduction state", and "non-probability variation time reduction state". In addition, the pachinko machine 1 may be provided with four or more types of gaming states including a "probability variation non-time reduction state" by a combination of a probability variation state and a non-time reduction state. Further, the pachinko machine 1 may have two or less gaming states.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main board 41, a sub control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and a power supply board 42.

The main board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board CPU unit 50 of the main board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data, and a ROM 53 that stores a control program and the like. An interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the main board CPU unit 50. The main board 41 executes a program each time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. The main board 41 is connected to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, the output port 55, the first start port switch 73, and the second start port switch 74 via the I / O interface 54. .. The output port 55 outputs the information of the pachinko machine 1 to the game hall management computer (not shown). The first start port switch 73 is provided at the entrance of the first start port 14, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 14. The second start port switch 74 is provided at the entrance of the second start port 15, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 15.

The sub-control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, an operation button 9, and a speaker 48. The sub-control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as production according to a command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 is connected to the movable body 31 and the illumination board 34. The illumination board 34 is equipped with, for example, an LED, and is provided inside the various illumination members described above. The lamp driver board 46 controls various effect operations by the movable body 31 and light emission operations of the illumination board 34 according to a command received from the sub control board 58. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431, a CGROM 432, and the like, and controls the display of the display screen 28 according to a command received from the sub control board 58. The CGROM 432 stores image data and the like necessary for displaying the display screen 28. The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in response to a command transmitted from the main board 41, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls.

The relay board 47 includes an ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 69, a first prize opening solenoid 70, a second prize opening solenoid 71, a movable single solenoid 72, a gate switch 75, a first prize opening switch 76, and a second prize. It is connected to the mouth switch 77, the specific area switch 78, the non-specific area switch 79, and the symbol display unit 24. The normal electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 69 opens / closes the opening / closing member of the second starting port 15 during the normal hit game. The first big winning opening solenoid 70 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the first big winning opening 16 during the big hit game. The second big winning opening solenoid 71 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the second big winning opening 17 during the big hit game. The movable piece solenoid 72 operates the movable piece (not shown) in the second big winning opening 17 in a specific round (6th R in the present embodiment) of the jackpot game. The gate switch 75 detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 12. The first grand prize opening switch 76 detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first grand prize opening 16. The second big winning opening switch 77 detects the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17. The specific area switch 78 detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 17A. The non-specific area switch 79 detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area.

The power supply board 42 is connected to the main board 41 and the game ball launching device 37, and supplies stabilized DC power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball launching device 37 launches one game ball into the game area 4 at regular intervals (0.6 seconds in this embodiment).

The first jackpot-related information storage area provided in the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. The first jackpot-related information storage area is used in the special symbol processing (see FIGS. 10 to 12) of the main processing described later. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the first jackpot-related information storage area. In the present embodiment, the No. 1 jackpot related information storage area is set to No. Four storage areas from "1" to "4" are provided. When the game ball wins in the first starting port 14, if the number of first holdings due to winning in the first starting port 14 is less than 4 (0 to 3) among the number of special symbol reservations, the storage area with a small number Random numbers are stored in order from.

The first hold number is the number of random numbers stored in a state in which the execution of the jackpot determination, the determination of the fluctuation pattern, and the like are held among the random numbers corresponding to the game balls that have won the first start port 14. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of first hold that can be stored is "4". The CPU 51 shifts the random numbers stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that have not been processed to the determination area (not shown). The determination area is a storage area provided in the RAM 52 for storing a random number for determining the jackpot, and is commonly used for the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination. The CPU 51 performs various processes such as a jackpot determination on the random numbers shifted to the determination area. When the random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number is shifted to the determination area, the random numbers stored in the next number or lower are shifted to the storage area with the smallest number. After that, the random numbers stored in the storage area with the smallest number are sequentially shifted to the determination area, and processing such as jackpot determination is repeated. The processing related to the random numbers stored in the determination area is, for example, a notification effect for notifying the jackpot determination result and a process relating to the jackpot game executed according to the determination result. The random numbers in the determination area are deleted after the processing such as the jackpot determination is completed. Various random numbers acquired together with the jackpot random number and stored in the first jackpot-related information storage area are also collectively referred to as the first random number.

In each storage area of the first jackpot-related information storage area, the first jackpot random number column in which the value of the first jackpot determination counter is stored and the first special symbol determination random number column in which the value of the first special symbol determination counter is stored. , The first fluctuation pattern determination random number column in which the value of the first fluctuation pattern determination counter is stored, and the fall random number column in which the value of the fall determination counter is stored are provided. When the game ball wins the first starting port 14, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first jackpot random number is used for determining the first jackpot. The first special symbol determination random number is used to determine the first special symbol. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. The fall random number is used to determine whether or not to fall from the stochastic fluctuation state to the non-probability fluctuation state.

Although not shown, the RAM 52 is provided with a second jackpot-related information storage area. The second jackpot-related information storage area is used in the special symbol processing as well as the first jackpot-related information storage area. In the present embodiment, the No. 2 jackpot related information storage area is stored. Four storage areas from "1" to "4" are provided. When the game ball wins the second starting port 15, if the number of second holdings due to winning the second starting port 15 is less than 4 (0 to 3) among the number of special symbol reservations, the storage area with a small number Random numbers are stored in order from. The second hold number is the number of random numbers stored in a state in which the execution of the jackpot determination, the determination of the fluctuation pattern, and the like are held among the random numbers corresponding to the game balls that have won the second starting port 15. That is, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of second hold, which is the upper limit of the number of second hold that can be stored, is "4". Various random numbers acquired together with the jackpot random number and stored in the second jackpot-related information storage area are also collectively referred to as a second random number. The CPU 51 shifts the random numbers stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that have not been processed to the determination area (not shown). The CPU 51 performs various processes such as a jackpot determination on the second random number shifted to the determination area. The random numbers in the storage area for which processing has been completed are deleted after processing such as jackpot determination is completed. Further, when the random number stored in the storage area having the smallest number is shifted to the determination area, the random numbers stored in the next number or lower are shifted to the storage area having one smaller number.

In the storage area, the second jackpot random number column in which the value of the second jackpot determination counter is stored, the second special symbol determination random number column in which the value of the second special symbol determination counter is stored, and the second fluctuation pattern determination counter A second variation pattern determination random number column in which the value is stored is provided. When the game ball wins the second starting port 15, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The second jackpot random number is used for determining the second jackpot. The second special symbol determination random number is used to determine the second special symbol. The second variation pattern determination random number is used to determine the variation pattern indicating the variation time of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24.

In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is equal to the effect time of the notification effect for notifying the player of the results of the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination. The sub control board 58 controls the notification effect according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the main board 41. Specifically, the main substrate 41 starts the variation of the first special symbol according to the first variation pattern based on the first variation pattern determination random number. Further, the main board 41 starts the variation of the second special symbol according to the second variation pattern based on the second variation pattern determination random number. The sub-control board 58 starts the variation display of the effect symbol 60 in synchronization with the variation start of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. When the fluctuation time of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has started to fluctuate ends, the main board 41 causes the fluctuating first special symbol or second special symbol to stop and display the predetermined special symbol. The confirmation display is performed for (0.8 seconds in this embodiment). The sub-control board 58 confirms and displays the effect symbol 60 in synchronization with the special symbol stop display time. Further, the sub-control board 58 executes a notification effect synchronized with the fluctuation time of the special symbol by the display screen 28, the movable body 31, the illumination member, the speaker 48, etc., in addition to the effect symbol 60.

In the following description, when the first jackpot random number and the second jackpot random number are collectively referred to, or when any of them is not specified, they are also referred to as jackpot random numbers. Further, when the first variation pattern determination random number and the second variation pattern determination random number are collectively used, or when any of them is not specified, the variation pattern determination random number is also referred to. Further, when the number of first special symbol determination random numbers and the second special symbol determination random numbers are collectively used, or when any of them is not specified, they are also referred to as special symbol determination random numbers.

The RAM 52 is provided with a normal hit relationship information storage area for storing a normal hit random number acquired at the time when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12. The normal hit-related information storage area is also configured in the same manner as the first jackpot-related information storage area. In the present embodiment, four storage areas are provided in the normal hit-related information storage area, and the maximum number of normal hold is "4". The storage area is provided with a normal hit random number column in which the value of the normal hit determination counter is stored and a normal symbol determination random number column in which the value of the normal symbol determination counter is stored. The normal hit random number is used for the normal hit determination. Ordinary symbol determination random numbers are used to determine the ordinary winning symbol. Various random numbers that are acquired together with the normal hit random numbers and stored in the normal hit relationship information storage area are also collectively called ordinary random numbers.

The special symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 sets a special symbol determination table for the first special symbol indicating that the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot or a small hit, and the second special symbol indicating that the result of the second jackpot determination is a jackpot. Determined by referring to. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol has four types of jackpots, "8R jackpot A", "8R jackpot B", "16R jackpot A", and "16R jackpot B", and one type of "small hit A". Including the small hit type of. The second special symbol includes two types of jackpots, "8R jackpot C" and "16R jackpot C". The jackpot type is a type of special symbol indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. The small hit type is a type of a special symbol indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a small hit. "8R" and "16R" in each jackpot type correspond to "R" which is the number of jackpot rounds corresponding to each jackpot type.

In the special symbol determination table, the value (0 to 99) of the special symbol determination random number is associated with each of the big hit type and the small hit type. The ratio of the jackpot type of the first special symbol is 20% for "8R jackpot A", 20% for "8R jackpot B", 30% for "16R jackpot A", and 30% for "16R jackpot B". As for the ratio of the small hit type of the first special symbol, "small hit A" is 100%. The ratio of the jackpot type of the second special symbol is 40% for "8R jackpot C" and 60% for "16R jackpot C".

In the present embodiment, whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, and whether or not the time saving state is set after the jackpot game is completed, and the set time saving according to the jackpot type described later. Conditions for continuation of the state are defined.

When any of the jackpot types of the first special symbol, "8R jackpot A", "8R jackpot B", "16R jackpot A", and "16R jackpot B" is determined, the game ball is in a specific area during the jackpot game. When passing through 17A, a probabilistic change state and a time reduction state (probability change time reduction state) are set after the end of the jackpot game. The time saving state set according to the determination of one of the jackpot types of the first special symbol is until the number of judgments after the jackpot game ends reaches 70 times, which is the number of times shortening, or the next jackpot game starts. Continue until it is done. In this case, when the number of determinations reaches the number of time reductions, the probability change state is maintained, and if the probability change time reduction state is set, the probability change time reduction state continues while the probability change state continues. On the other hand, if the fall lottery is won before the number of determinations reaches the number of time reductions, the player falls from the probable change state to the non-probable change state. In this case, the non-probability change time saving state is set by falling from the probability change state to the non-probability change state while the time reduction state is maintained. That is, the probability variation time saving state is set from the end of the jackpot game until the fall lottery is won, and the non-probability variation time reduction state continues from the end of the fall lottery until the time reduction number is reached. After that, the time saving state ends after the time saving number of times is reached, and the normal state (non-probability variation non-time saving state) is set. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, a non-probability change state and a time reduction state (non-probability change time reduction state) are set after the end of the jackpot game, and the time reduction occurs when the number of determinations reaches the time reduction number. The state ends and the normal state (non-probability change non-time saving state) is set. In this way, when any of the jackpot types of the first special symbol is determined, the time saving state of 70 times is guaranteed after the jackpot game is completed. The case where it is determined to be a jackpot by the first jackpot determination is also referred to as "special 1 jackpot" below. Like the jackpot type of special 1 jackpot, the jackpot type that guarantees the continuation of the time saving state until the number of time reductions is reached, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is set, is described below as "time saving". Also called "guaranteed jackpot". In the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 is not particularly notified by an effect or the like. Therefore, the player may proceed with the game without knowing whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 17A during the jackpot game.

When either "8R jackpot C" or "16R jackpot C", which is the jackpot type of the second special symbol, is determined, when the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, the probability changes after the jackpot game ends. The time saving state is set. The time saving state set according to the determination of any of the jackpot types of the second special symbol is set while the probabilistic state continues, and ends in synchronization with the end of the probabilistic state. Therefore, when one of the jackpot types of the second special symbol is determined and the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, the time saving state set after the jackpot game ends is until it hits the fall lottery or It will continue until the next jackpot game starts. In addition, when any of the jackpot types of the second special symbol is determined, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, the probability variation state is not set after the jackpot game ends, and the probability variation state is not set. The state is set. In this case, the time saving state is not set. That is, when any of the jackpot types of the second special symbol is determined, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, the normal state (non-probability variation non-time saving state) after the end of the jackpot game. Is set. The case where it is determined to be a jackpot by the second jackpot judgment is also referred to as "special 2 jackpot" below. Like the jackpot type of the second jackpot, the jackpot type in which the time saving state continues only while the probability variation state is continued after the jackpot game ends is also referred to as "big hit without time saving guarantee" in the following.

The special symbol determination table defines the opening patterns of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 in the big hit game or the small hit game for each big hit type and small hit type. The opening pattern of the jackpot game includes patterns A to D. "8R jackpot A" has pattern A, "8R jackpot B" and "8R jackpot C" have pattern B, "16R jackpot A" has pattern C, and "16R jackpot B" has pattern D. Pattern E is associated with "16R jackpot C". In this embodiment, there is one type of small hit, and one type of opening pattern of the small hit game (the first big winning opening 16 opens once for 0.8 seconds).

Pattern A is the first round of jackpots, and the second big winning opening 17 opens once for 0.1 seconds and once for 27.9 seconds. In each of the jackpot rounds of the 2nd to 5th rounds, the second big winning opening 17 opens once for 28.0 seconds. In the 6th round of big hits, the second big winning opening 17 opens once for 0.1 seconds. In each of the 7th and 8th R jackpot rounds, the second big winning opening 17 opens once for 28.0 seconds. Pattern B is the first big hit round, and the second big winning opening 17 opens once for 0.1 seconds. In each of the 2nd to 6th R jackpot rounds, the second big winning opening 17 opens once for 28.0 seconds. In the 7th round of jackpot, the second big winning opening 17 opens once for 0.1 seconds and once for 27.9 seconds. In the 8th R jackpot round, the second big winning opening 17 opens once for 28.0 seconds.

In pattern C, in the jackpot rounds of the 1st to 8th rounds, the second jackpot 17 opens in the same manner as in pattern A, and in each of the jackpot rounds of the 9th to 16th rounds, the second jackpot 17 opens 28. Open for 0 seconds once. In the pattern D, in the jackpot rounds of the 1st to 8th rounds, the second jackpot 17 opens in the same manner as the pattern B, and in each of the jackpot rounds of the 9th to 16th rounds, the second jackpot 17 opens 28. Open for 0 seconds once. Pattern E is the 1st round of jackpots, and the second big winning opening 17 opens for 0.1 seconds once, opens for 27.9 seconds once, and in each of the 2nd to 16th jackpot rounds. , The second big winning opening 17 opens once for 28.0 seconds.

In the present embodiment, the movable piece operates so as to be able to guide the game ball to the specific area 17A only in the 6Rth jackpot round, and in the jackpot rounds other than the 6th R, the movable piece blocks the specific area 17A and the game ball It operates so as to pass only a non-specific area. In patterns A to D, the second big winning opening 17 opens for 0.1 seconds once, opens for 27.9 seconds or 28.0 seconds five times, and opens for 0.1 seconds once, respectively. Do. In patterns A and C, the opening of the second big winning opening 17 for 0.1 seconds for the second time in one big hit game corresponds to the opening of the second big winning opening 17 in the 6R big hit round. In this case, the game ball rarely wins in the second big winning opening 17 in the 6th round of big hits. Therefore, when the "8R jackpot A" and the "16R jackpot A" corresponding to the patterns A and C are determined, the game ball rarely passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game. Therefore, when "8R jackpot A" and "16R jackpot A" are determined, only the non-probability variation time saving state is set substantially after the end of the jackpot game.

In patterns B and D, the opening of the second big winning opening 17 for the second 0.1 seconds in one big hit game corresponds to a part of the opening of the second big winning opening 17 in the 7R big hit round. In the 6th round of big hits, the second big winning opening 17 opens for 28.0 seconds. In this case, if the game ball is launched toward the second big winning opening 17 during the 6R jackpot round, the game ball wins at the second big winning opening 17 at a rate of almost 100%. In this case, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 in the 6th round of big hits passes through the specific area 17A at a rate of almost 100%. Also in pattern E, the second big winning opening 17 opens for 28.0 seconds in the 6th round of big hits. Therefore, when "8R jackpot B", "16R jackpot B", and "16R jackpot C" corresponding to patterns B, D, and E are determined, toward the second jackpot 17 during the 6th jackpot round. If the game ball is launched, the probability variation time saving state is basically set after the jackpot game is completed.

Since the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 17 in the big hit game is provided in this way, when the first big hit determination is performed and the big hit determination result is obtained, either pattern A or C is determined. The ratio is 50%, and the ratio at which any of patterns B and D is determined is 50%. Therefore, unless the launch of the game ball is stopped during the jackpot game, when the jackpot game due to the first jackpot determination is executed, the non-probability variation time saving state is set at a rate of about 50% after the end of the jackpot game. The probability variation time reduction state is set at a rate of about 50%. That is, the probability variation inrush rate when the jackpot determination result is obtained by executing the first jackpot determination is substantially about 50%. On the other hand, when the second jackpot determination is performed and the jackpot determination result is obtained, one of the open patterns of patterns B and E is determined. Therefore, unless the launch of the game ball is stopped during the jackpot game, when the jackpot game due to the second jackpot determination is executed, the probability variation time reduction state is set at a rate of about 100% after the end of the jackpot game. That is, the probability variation inrush rate when the jackpot determination result is obtained by executing the second jackpot determination is substantially about 100%.

The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The variation pattern determination table has a plurality of variations depending on the game state (normal state, probable variation time reduction state or non-probability variation time reduction state) at the time when the variation pattern is determined and the judgment result (big hit, small hit or miss) by the jackpot judgment. A pattern table is provided. A plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables, and a value (0 to 511) of a fluctuation pattern determination random number is associated with each fluctuation pattern.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination table includes "T-ID", "table name", "game state", "judgment result", "variation pattern determination random number", "variation pattern name", and "variation time (effect). Each item of "time)" is provided. The “T-ID” is identification information that identifies each of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables in the fluctuation pattern determination table. The "table name" is an identification name that identifies each of the plurality of variation pattern tables defined according to the T-ID. The "table name" is a notification effect executed based on the scene where the variation pattern table corresponding to "T-ID" is used in the game, and the variation pattern assigned to the variation pattern table corresponding to "T-ID". It is determined according to the type of. The "game state" indicates which game state the reference to each variation pattern table identified by the T-ID and the table name is. The "judgment result" indicates which is the judgment result by the jackpot judgment. The “variation pattern determination random number” indicates the value of the variation pattern determination random number associated with each variation pattern. The "fluctuation time (effect time)" indicates the fluctuation time of the special symbol defined for each fluctuation pattern (that is, the production time of the notification effect corresponding to the fluctuation time).

When the jackpot judgment is performed, among the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables included in the fluctuation pattern determination table, the designation by the scenario described later, the game state set when the jackpot judgment is performed, and the judgment result by the jackpot judgment are performed. The variation pattern table is referenced. From the fluctuation patterns assigned to the referenced fluctuation pattern table, the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation time corresponding to the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number acquired together with the jackpot random number are determined. The time when the fluctuation pattern is determined is the time when the jackpot determination is executed, and the time when the fluctuation of the special symbol starts.

As shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern table in which the T-ID is "T-1" is referred to when the gaming state at the time when the jackpot determination is performed is the normal state. The "normal" table corresponding to T-1 is a variation pattern table that is referenced based on the designation by the scenario described later or in the normal state to which the scenario is not applied. Also, the "normal" table is referred to in the initial state of the pachinko machine 1. When the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the "normal" table, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern determined increases in the order of "reach effect A" to "reach effect E". Here, the "reach effect" is, for example, a notification effect that executes an effect indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit after a reach state in which two of the three effect symbols 60 stop at the same symbol is configured. .. In the present embodiment, the reach state is configured by continuing the fluctuation of the middle symbol 62 in a state where the left symbol 61 and the right symbol 63 of the three effect symbols 60 show the same numbers and fluctuate. 28 (see (9)). On the other hand, when the determination result is out of order, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined decreases in the order of "reach effect A" to "reach effect E". Therefore, the degree of expectation that the result of the jackpot determination will be a jackpot increases in the order of "reach effect A" to "reach effect E". In the present embodiment, the "non-reach" variation pattern is a notification effect in which the effect ends without reaching the reach state, and in the present embodiment, it is determined only when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. The "normal" table is provided with "small hit effect A" as a fluctuation pattern when the result of the big hit determination is a small hit.

The "A mode" table corresponding to T-2 is a variation pattern table that is referred to according to the designation by the scenario after the end of the jackpot game executed in response to the determination of the jackpot by the first jackpot determination. Is. As described above, when the first jackpot determination is performed and the jackpot determination result is obtained, the probability variation time saving state is set at a rate of about 50%, and the non-probability variation time reduction state is set at a rate of about 50%. The "A mode" table is commonly referred to in the probable variation time saving state and the non-probability variation time saving state until the number of determinations after the end of the jackpot game reaches 70 times. Similar to the "normal" table, the "A mode" table includes a plurality of variation patterns of the reach effects from "reach effect F" to "reach effect H", which are different in expectation of a big hit. In addition, the "A mode" table also includes each variation pattern of "non-reach" and "small hit effect B". During the period in which the "A mode" table is referred to and the fluctuation pattern is determined, the A mode notification effect is executed so that the player expects the next big hit without clearly indicating whether or not it is in the probabilistic state.

The "B mode" table corresponding to T-3 is a fluctuation pattern table mainly referred to in the probability variation time saving state. In particular, when the jackpot determination result is obtained by executing the second jackpot determination, when the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, after the jackpot game is completed, according to the designation by the scenario, " The "B mode" table is referenced. Further, the "B mode" table is referred to in the probabilistic time saving state when the scenario is not specified. During the period in which the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the "B mode" table, a so-called battle effect is executed in which the notification effect of the content in which each character of the enemy and the ally fights is repeated. In the present embodiment, if the ally character wins in the B mode, the jackpot game is executed, and there is a high possibility that the probability fluctuation state is set again after the jackpot game ends. If a friendly character is defeated in B mode, there is a possibility that the game state will be more disadvantageous than the probability fluctuation state.

The "B mode" table is determined to be a jackpot by the second jackpot determination, a jackpot determination by the first jackpot determination, and a small hit by the first jackpot determination. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to each of the case and the case where it is determined to be out of order by the jackpot determination is defined. Since the player mainly advances the game by hitting right during the time saving state, the second big hit judgment is mainly performed in the probability variation time saving state. In the case of the special 2 jackpot, if the game ball is launched toward the second jackpot 17 during the 6th round of the jackpot game, there is a high possibility that the probability variation time reduction state will be set after the jackpot game ends. .. When the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, the game in the B mode proceeds again after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, as a fluctuation pattern in the case of the special 2 jackpot, "winning effect A" to "winning effect C" corresponding to three types of winning effects, which are notification effects indicating that the jackpot is advantageous for the player, are provided. There is. In the "victory production", the production symbol 60 constitutes a reach state, and each character of the ally and the enemy performs a battle production. Then, after the effect that the ally character wins the battle is executed, the combination of the so-called doublet effect symbols 60, in which the left symbol 61, the middle symbol 62, and the right symbol 63 each show the same number and stop, is confirmed. Is displayed. After that, a jackpot game is executed. In the following, "victory production A" to "victory production C" are collectively referred to as "victory production".

On the other hand, in the case of the special 1 jackpot in the B mode, the ratio of setting the probability variation time saving state after the end of the jackpot game is about 50%, and the ratio of setting the non-probability variation time saving state is about 50%. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special 1 jackpot is in the probabilistic variation time reduction state, the A mode is set after the jackpot game corresponding to the special 1 jackpot is completed. That is, in the case of a special 1 jackpot in the B mode, there is a possibility that the most advantageous gaming state for the player will not continue. Therefore, as a fluctuation pattern in the case of a special 1 jackpot, a fluctuation pattern of "defeat effect" in which a ally character is defeated by an enemy character is provided. In the defeat effect executed in the case of a special 1 jackpot in the B mode, the effect symbol 60 constitutes a reach state, and each character of the ally and the enemy performs a battle effect. Then, after the effect that the ally character is defeated in the battle is executed, the combination of the so-called doublet effect symbols 60, in which the left symbol 61, the middle symbol 62, and the right symbol 63 each show the same number and stop, is confirmed. Is displayed. After that, a jackpot game is executed.

Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order in the B mode, each variation pattern of "out of place effect", "reach fanning A", and "reach fanning B" is provided. "Out of reach production", "reach fanning A", and "reach fanning B" are all non-reach fluctuation patterns. The "missing effect" is a notification effect for notifying that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. In the "off effect", the effect symbol 60 starts to fluctuate and continues to fluctuate for a predetermined time, and then the left symbol 61, the middle symbol 62, and the right symbol 63 show different numbers without reaching the reach state. The combination of the so-called loose-eyed effect symbols 60 to be stopped is confirmed and displayed (see (13) in FIG. 29). "Reach fan A" and "reach fan B" are also notification effects for notifying that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. In "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B", the effect symbol 60 starts to fluctuate and continues to fluctuate for a predetermined time, and then the left symbol 61 and the right symbol 63 show the same numbers to form a reach state. After such an operation, the reach state is not configured, and the combination of the effect symbols 60 of the disjointed eyes is confirmed and displayed (see (12) and (13) of FIG. 29). Whether or not the pachinko machine 1 reaches the reach state by providing the fluctuation patterns of "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" to the out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, that is, either "defeat production" or "winning production". Can fuel whether or not it is executed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 determines the fluctuation patterns of "reach fan A" and "reach fan B", so that even if the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect, the player can determine that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. Can be expected. The "B mode" table is provided with "small hit effect D" as a fluctuation pattern when the result of the big hit determination is a small hit. Since the game state does not change before and after the small hit game, the B mode continues after the small hit determination is determined by the big hit determination in the B mode and the small hit effect D is executed.

The "special mode" table corresponding to T-4 is used when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game executed in response to the determination of the jackpot by the second jackpot determination. , It is a fluctuation pattern table that is referred to according to the designation by the scenario after the end of the jackpot game. The "special mode" table is also referred to when the player wins the fall lottery in the probability variation time saving state set after the end of the special 2 big hit game. In the present embodiment, it is referred to in order to determine one notification effect immediately after the end of the jackpot game when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A in the case of the special 2 jackpot. The "special mode" table defines fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case of the special 2 big hit and the case of the special 1 big hit, the small hit or the miss. The "special mode" table provides "winning effect A" to "winning effect C" as fluctuation patterns in the case of a special 2 jackpot. In addition, the "special mode" table is provided with a "defeat effect" as a variable putter in the case of a special 1 big hit, a small hit, or a miss. That is, in the "special mode" table, among the fluctuation patterns included in the "B mode" table, the "victory effect" in which the ally character wins the enemy character in the battle effect, or the ally character is the enemy in the battle effect. It is a table that includes only the "defeat effect" that is defeated by the character.

When the defeat effect is executed in the case of the special 1 jackpot, after the effect that the ally character is defeated in the battle is executed, the combination of the doublet effect symbols 60 is confirmed and displayed, and the jackpot game is executed. To be.

The scenario selection table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The scenario selection table is a table that defines a plurality of scenarios that define the fluctuation pattern table to be referred to in determining the fluctuation pattern. The scenario selection table is provided with items of "scenario type", "scenario start condition", "game state", "variation pattern table", and "number of fluctuations".

"Scenario type" indicates the types of a plurality of scenarios provided in the scenario selection table. In the present embodiment, three types of scenarios, "scenario 1" to "scenario 3", are provided in the scenario selection table. "Scenario start condition" indicates a condition for starting the application of each scenario. In the present embodiment, the scenario 1 is applied after the jackpot game executed in the case of the special 1 jackpot is completed. Hereinafter, the jackpot game executed in the case of a special 1 jackpot is referred to as a "special 1 jackpot game". That is, in scenario 1, a variation pattern table after the end of the special 1 jackpot game is specified. The scenario 2 is applied to the jackpot game executed in the case of the special 2 jackpot, when the game ball passes through the specific area 17A, after the jackpot game is completed. Hereinafter, the jackpot game executed in the case of the special 2 jackpot is referred to as a "special 2 jackpot game". That is, in scenario 2, the variation pattern table after the end of the special 2 big hit game in which the game ball has passed through the specific area 17A is specified. Scenario 3 is applied to the special 2 jackpot game after the jackpot game ends when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A. That is, in scenario 3, the variation pattern table after the end of the special 2 big hit game in which the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A is specified. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, in the case of the special 2 big hit, the scenario applied after the special 2 big hit game is completed differs depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game.

"Game state" indicates the game state to which each scenario is applied. As described above, after the end of the special 1 jackpot game, the non-probability variation time reduction state is set at a rate of about 50%, and the probability variation time reduction state is set at a rate of about 50%. Scenario 1 is applied in both the non-probability variation time reduction state and the probability variation time reduction state set after the end of the special 1 jackpot game. Scenario 2 is applied in a probability variation time saving state set after the end of the special 2 jackpot game when the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the special 2 jackpot game. Scenario 3 is applied in a non-probability variation time saving state (normal state) set after the end of the special 2 big hit game when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game. In the present embodiment, it is predetermined that the "B mode" table is referred to in the probabilistic time saving state and the "normal" table is referred to in the normal state when the scenario is not applied.

The “variation pattern table” indicates a variation pattern table to which a scenario specifies a reference by “T-ID” and “table name”. The number of fluctuations indicates the number of times that the fluctuation pattern is determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern table specified by the scenario. Therefore, scenario 1 specifies an "A mode" table whose T-ID is "T-2" after the end of the special 1 big hit game executed on condition that it is determined to be a special 1 big hit. After that, the A mode table is referred to, and the fluctuation pattern is determined over a maximum of 70 notification effects. Since the number of fluctuations of 70 times corresponds to the number of time reductions of the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by referring to the A mode table during the time reduction state of continuing up to 70 times after the end of the special 1 jackpot game. ..

In scenario 2, when the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game executed on the condition that it is determined to be the special 2 big hit, the T-ID is changed to "T-ID" after the end of the special 2 big hit game. Specify the "B mode" table which is "T-3". The number of fluctuations associated with this "B mode" table is "-(not specified)". This means that the reference to the B mode table is continued as long as the probability variation time saving state continues. In the present embodiment, by winning the fall lottery during the probability change state after the end of the special 2 jackpot game, when the player falls from the probability fluctuation state to the non-probability fluctuation state, the time saving state is also terminated. In this case, the application of scenario 2 is completed at the timing of transition from the probabilistic time saving state to the normal state, and the "normal" table is referred to thereafter.

In scenario 3, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game executed on the condition that it is determined to be the special 2 big hit, the T-ID is after the end of the special 2 big hit game. Specifies a "special mode" table where is "T-4". The number of fluctuations associated with this "special mode" table is "1". This means that when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the special mode table is referred to in determining one fluctuation pattern immediately after the end of the special 2 big hit game. means. When the special mode table is referred to and the fluctuation pattern is determined once, the application of scenario 3 is completed, and thereafter, the "normal" table according to the normal state is referred to.

With reference to FIG. 9, the game state and the transition of the effect mode in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. Hereinafter, the transition of the gaming state and the effect mode will be described by taking as an example the case where the game is started from the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 and the jackpot is hit for the first time. In the following, the period in which the normal table is referenced is referred to as normal mode, the period in which the A mode table is referenced is referred to as A mode, the period in which the B mode table is referenced is referred to as B mode, and the period in which the special mode table is referenced is referred to as special mode. .. The effect mode includes a normal mode, an A mode, a B mode, and a special mode. Of the normal modes, the state immediately after shifting from the A mode, the B mode, or the special mode is particularly referred to as "mode end". In the "mode end", the fluctuation pattern is determined by referring to the normal table as in the normal mode. In the "mode end", a background image or the like suggesting that the advantageous state has ended is applied by the sub-control board 58. In the present embodiment, "mode end" is applied to several notification effects immediately after the transition from the special mode or the B mode.

A normal state is set as the initial state in the pachinko machine 1. As described above, since the normal state is a game state in which it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by hitting the left side, the player fires the game ball toward the first starting port 14 by hitting the left side. Then, proceed with the game. Further, the pachinko machine 1 executes left-handed notification using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like in a normal state so that the player advances the game by left-handed. Left-handed notification includes left-handed instruction and left-handed warning. The left-handed instruction notifies the player that the game state has changed from a state in which right-handedness is advantageous to a state in which left-handedness is advantageous, such as when the time is shortened to a normal state, and the game proceeds with left-handedness. It is various notifications for instructing the player to do so. The left-handed warning fires a game ball from the wrong game, right-handed, to the correct game, left-handed, when it is detected that a right-handed ball is mistakenly performed in a state where left-handedness is advantageous. Various notifications to urge the player to return. Therefore, the left-handed notification is information that can identify that the non-time saving state is set. In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 detects that the right-handed hit is performed in the normal state when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12 in the normal state. Therefore, in the normal state, the first jackpot determination is mainly executed. It is very unlikely that a left-handed game ball will win the second starting opening 15. Therefore, it is rare that the second jackpot determination is executed in the normal state, except when the player enters the normal state when the number of second holds is 1 or more, such as when the time is shortened to the normal state. .. Therefore, the jackpot in the normal state is mainly a special 1 jackpot.

In the normal state, the game in the normal mode proceeds. If it is determined by the first jackpot determination that it is a special 1 jackpot, the special 1 jackpot game is executed (see arrow a). The player can win a right-handed game ball in the second big winning opening 17 opened during the big hit game. Therefore, right-handed hitting is advantageous during the jackpot game, and the player advances the game by right-handed hitting in order to make the second big winning opening 17 win the game ball. When it is determined that the special 1 jackpot is used, the percentage of patterns A and C determined as the opening pattern in the special 1 jackpot is 50%, and the percentage of patterns B and D determined is 50%. Therefore, the game ball may or may not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 1 jackpot game. As a result, after the completion of the special 1 jackpot game, a probabilistic time saving state is set at a rate of about 50%, and a non-probability change time saving state is set at a rate of about 50%. Since scenario 1 is applied after the end of the special 1 jackpot game, the A mode table is referred to regardless of whether the probabilistic time reduction state or the non-probability variation time reduction state is set after the end of the special 1 jackpot game. That is, after the special 1 big hit game is completed, the player enters the A mode regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the special 1 big hit game (see arrow b).

If the probability change state is set in the A mode, a fall lottery is performed prior to each jackpot determination. When the fall lottery is won, the player falls from the probable change state to the non-probable change state, so that the game state shifts from the probable change time reduction state to the non-probability change time reduction state. In the present embodiment, no special effect of notifying that the player has fallen is not performed as the gaming state shifts from the probable change time saving state to the non-probability change time saving state during the A mode.

After the end of the special 1 big hit game, regardless of whether the probabilistic time reduction state or the non-probability change time reduction state is set, the number of judgments after the end of the special 1 big hit game reaches 70 times, which is the number of time reductions, or the next big hit game The time saving state is maintained until it is started. Since the number of fluctuations in the A mode is also set to 70, the A mode is used until the number of judgments after the end of the special 1 jackpot game reaches 70, which is the number of time reductions, or until the next jackpot game is started. Is applied.

Since the time saving state is a gaming state in which it is advantageous for the player to advance the game by hitting right, the player advances the game by firing the game ball toward the second starting port 15 by hitting right. To do. Further, the pachinko machine 1 executes right-handed notification using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like in the A mode so that the player advances the game by right-handed. Right-handed notification includes right-handed instruction and right-handed warning. The right-handed instruction notifies the player that the game state has changed from a state in which left-handed is advantageous to a state in which right-handed is advantageous, such as when the state is changed from a normal state to a time-saving state, and the game is advanced by right-handed. It is various notifications for instructing the player to do so. The right-handed warning fires a game ball from the wrong game, left-handed, to the correct game, right-handed, when it is detected that a left-handed player is mistakenly performed in a state where right-handedness is advantageous. Various notifications to urge the player to return. Therefore, the right-handed notification is information that can identify that the time saving state is set. In the present embodiment, when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 14 during the time saving state, the pachinko machine 1 detects that the left hit is performed during the time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the second jackpot determination is mainly executed. For example, except when the first hold number is 1 or more and the second hold number is 0, the execution frequency of the second jackpot determination is higher than the execution frequency of the first jackpot determination in the time saving state. Therefore, the jackpot in the time-saving state is mainly the special 2 jackpot. If it is determined that the special 1 big hit is in the A mode, the special 1 big hit game is executed (see arrow e), and after the special 1 big hit game is completed, the A mode is applied again (see arrow f). ..

When it is determined by the jackpot determination in the A mode that the special 2 jackpot is a special 2 jackpot game, the special 2 jackpot game is executed (see arrow g). During the special 2 jackpot game, right-handed hitting is advantageous, so right-handed hitting notification is executed. In the special 2 big hit game, the second big winning opening 17 is opened by either of the open patterns of patterns B and D, so that the game ball is hit toward the second big winning opening 17 by right-handing during the special 2 big hit game. When fired, the game ball wins at the second major winning opening 17 at a rate of almost 100%. Therefore, after the end of the special 2 jackpot game, the probability variation time saving state is mainly set (see arrow h). In this case, since scenario 3 is applied, the game in B mode proceeds. In the present embodiment, when the number of determinations in the A mode reaches the number of time reductions, the effect mode shifts from the A mode to the B mode if the probability variation time reduction state is reached (see arrow d).

Since the time saving state is set in the B mode, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by hitting right, and the player fires the game ball toward the second starting port 15 by hitting right. Proceed with the game. Since the probability change state is set in the B mode, the fall lottery is performed prior to the execution of each jackpot determination. In the present embodiment, when the fall lottery is won in the B mode, the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the special mode table. When the fall lottery is won, the probability change state falls and shifts to the non-probability change state, so that the jackpot probability of the present embodiment is mainly determined to be out of order. In this case, the fluctuation pattern of the "defeat effect" is determined based on the special mode table (see arrow i), and the gaming state shifts to the normal state (see arrow j). Even when it is determined that the hit is a small hit when the fall lottery is won, the fluctuation pattern of the "defeat effect" is determined based on the special mode table (see arrow i). In this case, the small hit game is executed after the "defeat effect", and the game state shifts to the normal state (see arrow j). In this normal state, "mode end" is applied while the notification effect is executed several times. When the number of determinations reaches the number of time reductions in the A mode, if it is a non-probability change time reduction state, the time reduction state ends and the gaming state shifts from the non-probability change time reduction state to the normal state (see arrow c). In this case as well, "end of mode" is applied. If the game state when the number of judgments reaches the time reduction number in A mode is the non-probability change time reduction state, after entering the A mode in the probability change time reduction state, the player wins the fall lottery during the A mode and changes the time reduction state. This includes a case where the state is maintained and falls from the probable change state to the non-probable change state, and a case where the number of determinations reaches the time reduction number without a big hit after entering the A mode in the non-probable change time reduction state.

Further, in the B mode, when the fall lottery is won, the probable state is immediately changed to the non-probable state. In the B mode, the time saving state ends at the same time as the fall from the probability change state to the non-probability change state. Therefore, when the fall lottery is won, the non-probability change non-time saving state is set immediately. In this case, the opening / closing operation of the second starting port 15 that has been repeated in a short time state ends immediately, so that the opening / closing operation of the second starting port 15 is won by winning the fall lottery without any ingenuity. Will be identified by the player at the end of. In this respect, in the present embodiment, even when the jackpot determination determines that the jackpot is a jackpot in the B mode, the time saving state ends immediately. That is, when the battle effect is executed according to the jackpot or the fall, the time saving state ends immediately at the start of the battle effect regardless of the result of the jackpot or the fall. Therefore, when the battle effect is executed, the player does not determine whether the jackpot or the fall is due to the appearance of the opening / closing operation of the second starting port 15. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can prevent the player's expectation from being impaired immediately after the start of the battle effect even when the time saving state ends by winning the fall lottery.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the time saving state ends at the beginning of the execution of the battle effect "defeat effect" or "victory effect" in the B mode, the right-handed notification is given during the "defeat effect" or "victory effect". Is never done. Also, in the B mode, the left-handed notification is not performed during the "defeat effect" or the "win effect". The pachinko machine 1 does not particularly notify that the time saving state has ended because it hits the fall lottery in the B mode or is determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination.

In the B mode, when the result of the jackpot determination is wrong, each variation pattern of "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" is provided. When the notification effect by each fluctuation pattern of "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" is executed, since the probability variation time saving state is continuing, right-handed notification is normally executed. On the other hand, "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" are productions that fuel whether either "defeat production" or "victory production" is executed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 does not execute the right-handed notification when each fluctuation pattern of "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" is determined in the B mode. Therefore, it is not possible to determine which of the "defeat effect", the "winning effect", and the "reach fanning" effect is executed depending on whether or not the right-handed notification is executed at the beginning of the notification effect. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 makes it impossible for each other to determine whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a miss, or whether the pachinko machine 1 has won the fall lottery, and keeps the player's expectation until the end of the notification effect. Can be done.

In this way, in the B mode, when any one of "victory production A" to "victory production C", "defeat production", "reach fanning A", and "reach fanning B" is determined, , Right-handed notification and left-handed notification are not executed. In addition, when a fluctuation pattern other than "victory production A" to "victory production C", "defeat production", "reach fanning A", and "reach fanning B" is determined, normal right-handed notification is executed. To. Such a mode of right-handed notification performed in the B mode, which is limited according to the determination of a specific fluctuation pattern, is hereinafter referred to as "special right-handed notification".

When it is determined that the special 2 jackpot is in the B mode and any one of "winning effect A" to "winning effect C" is executed, the special 2 jackpot game is executed (see arrow k). When the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the probability variation time reduction state is set again after the end of the special 2 big hit game, and the B mode is applied (see arrow h). On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the probability change state is not set after the end of the special 2 big hit game. In the present embodiment, if the probability change state is not set after the end of the special 2 jackpot game, the time saving state is not set either. Therefore, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the normal state is set after the special 2 big hit game is completed (see arrow m). In this case, in the present embodiment, the scenario 3 is applied after the end of the special 2 jackpot game in which the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A, and the special mode table is referred to.

The fact that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game occurs in a very rare case, for example, the game ball is not fired at the 6th round of the special 2 big hit game due to some trouble. In the present embodiment, the normal state is set after the end of the special 2 jackpot game in which the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A. In the present embodiment, if the player normally fires the game ball during the special 2 big hit game, the probability variation time reduction state is set at a rate of about 100% after the end of the special 2 big hit game. Therefore, even if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the player may intend to pass the game ball through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game. .. That is, the player may assume that the probability variation time saving state is naturally set after the end of the special 2 jackpot game. In such a case, if the normal mode according to the normal state is suddenly applied after the end of the special 2 jackpot game, the player who intends to launch the game ball as usual during the special 2 jackpot game is very likely. You may be confused, for example, discouraged from continuing the game. Further, the player thinks that the probability change state is not set even though the game ball has passed the specific area 17A even though the game ball has not actually passed through the specific area 17A during the special 2 jackpot game. There is a possibility that unnecessary troubles may occur due to such factors. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 1 does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 determines the fluctuation pattern based on the special mode table after the special 2 big hit game is completed. We are trying to alleviate the confusion and maintain the motivation to play.

As mentioned above, the special mode table contains only the variation pattern of "victory effect" or "defeat effect" regarding the battle effect. The "victory effect" and the "defeat effect" are notification effects that can be executed only in the B mode in which the probability variation time reduction state is set after the end of the special 2 jackpot game. Since the normal mode table does not include the fluctuation patterns of the "victory effect" and the "defeat effect", the notification effect of the "victory effect" or the "defeat effect" regarding the battle effect is not executed in the normal mode.

After the end of the special 2 jackpot game in which the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A, when the special mode table is referred to and the fluctuation pattern is determined by the specification of scenario 3, the first execution after the end of the special 2 jackpot game The notification effect to be performed is always a battle effect. When the battle production is started after the special 2 jackpot game is completed, the player thinks that the probability change state is set, and expects that the victory production is executed and becomes a jackpot. In addition, when this battle effect is a defeat effect, the player wins the fall lottery at the beginning of this battle effect and receives it as if he / she has fallen from the probable state to the non-probable state. In addition, if this battle production is a defeat production and a special 1 jackpot game is executed after the defeat production, the player won the fall lottery at the beginning of this battle production, but did he get the special 1 jackpot? , In this battle production, the fall lottery was not won, and it is taken as if a special 1 big hit was obtained in the probable state.

That is, the pachinko machine 1 tells the player who saw the battle effect based on the designation of scenario 3 as if the game ball passed through the specific area 17A in the special 2 jackpot game executed immediately before the battle effect. You can feel it. The pachinko machine 1 executes a notification effect having the same content as the notification effect that can be executed only in the probability change time reduction state after the jackpot game ends when the time reduction state is not set due to the probability change state not being set after the jackpot game ends. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 has the same content as the notification effect that can be executed only when the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game. The notification effect of is executed after the jackpot game is completed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 provides a notification effect as if a probability variation state is set as a result of the game ball passing through the specific area 17A after the end of the jackpot game in which the game ball has not passed through the specific area 17A. By doing so, the player's confusion is alleviated. Therefore, the player's willingness to continue playing is not impaired. In the pachinko machine 1, the background image of the display screen 28 in the special mode is the same as the background image in the B mode. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can make the player feel as if the game is proceeding in the B mode immediately after entering the special mode.

In the special mode, if it is determined by the jackpot determination that the special 2 jackpot is a special 2 jackpot, the special 2 jackpot game is executed after the victory effect is performed (see arrow p). When the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the B mode is set after the special 2 big hit game is completed. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the special mode is set after the special 2 big hit game is completed. Further, in the special mode, when it is determined by the jackpot determination that the special 1 jackpot is a special 1 jackpot, the special 1 jackpot game is executed after the defeat effect is performed (see arrow q). After the end of the special 1 jackpot game, the A mode is applied regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 17A during the special 1 jackpot game (see arrow b). Further, in the special mode, when it is determined by the big hit determination that it is a small hit or a miss, "mode end" is applied after the defeat effect is performed (see arrow r). After the notification effect is executed a predetermined number of times at the "mode end", the effect mode shifts to the normal mode at the start of the game (see arrow z).

In the special mode, the probability change state is not actually set. For this reason, if the period for executing the notification effect as if the probability change state is set is too long, the player may be confused. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 determines the fluctuation pattern by referring to the special mode table based on the scenario 3 only for the notification effect immediately after the special 2 big hit game. In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 determines the fluctuation pattern by referring to the special mode table only for one notification effect immediately after the end of the special 2 big hit game. The number of times the variation pattern is determined by referring to the special mode table is not limited to one, and the variation pattern of a plurality of notification effects may be determined by referring to the special mode table.

If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the normal state is set after the end of the special 2 big hit game, so that left-handed is an advantageous state during the special mode. Here, as described above, since the special right-handed notification is applied during the B mode, the right-handed notification and the left-handed notification are performed in the "defeat effect" and the "winning effect" executed during the B mode. I can't. If left-handed notification is performed during the special mode in which either "defeat effect" or "victory effect" is executed, left-handed notification is performed in the battle effect performed during the special mode, and the battle in B mode is performed. Left-handed notification will not be given in the production. In this case, it may be determined by the player that the gaming state is different between the special mode and the B mode depending on the presence or absence of the left-handed notification. It can be a factor to confuse the player that the player determines that the probabilistic state is not set in the special mode. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 basically does not perform left-handed notification in the special mode. As a result, the player can be made to recognize as if the probability change state is set in the special mode.

If the state in which the number of special symbol reservations is "0" continues after shifting to the special mode, the notification effect in the special mode remains unexecuted, and the game does not proceed. In the special mode, the same background image as in the B mode is displayed on the display screen 28, so that it is conceivable that the player tries to change the special symbol by right-handing as in the B mode. However, since the normal state is set in the special mode, even if the player passes the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 12 by hitting right, the rate at which the second starting port 15 is opened is lower than in the time saving state. , The number of second hold is hard to increase. Even if the player continues to hit right in this state, the notification effect is not executed thereafter, and the game remains unprogressed. In order to avoid such a problem, the pachinko machine 1 plays a left-handed game, which is a correct game in the normal state, only when the number of special symbol reservations is "0" when the game shifts to the special mode. In order to encourage people, left-handed notification will be given. That is, the pachinko machine 1 does not perform left-handed notification when the number of special symbol reservations is "1" or more and the notification effect is immediately executed after entering the special mode, and after entering the special mode, the special symbol 1 is used. Only when the number of holds is "0", the left-handed notification is performed. Such a mode of left-handed notification performed in the special mode, which is limited according to the number of special symbol reservations, is hereinafter referred to as "special left-handed notification".

The operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 19. The main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed according to the main control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the main control program (see FIG. 10) is executed by the CPU 51 when the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 3) detects an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as "S".

As shown in FIG. 10, when the main process is started, the command output process is first performed (S10). In the command output process, the control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process.

Next, the switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, each switch provided in the normal symbol operating gate 12, the first starting port 14, the second starting port 15, the first big winning opening 16, the second big winning opening 17, and other winning openings (see FIG. 3). ) Is used to detect the game ball.

Next, the counter update process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 is added, and the value of the special symbol fluctuation time counter, which is a timer counter for measuring the fluctuation time of the special symbol, is subtracted.

Next, special electric accessory processing is performed (S13). Although the details will be described later, in the special electric accessory process, a process for controlling the operation of the hit game, a process related to the game state set after the end of the big hit game, and a scenario corresponding to the establishment of the first specific condition are set. Processing and the like are performed (see FIGS. 17 to 19). The operation of the winning game is mainly an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 in the big hit game and the small hit game.

Next, special symbol processing is performed (S14). Although the details will be described later, in the special symbol processing, a jackpot determination, a determination of a fluctuation pattern, a determination of a special symbol, a game state transition process, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 11 to 13).

Next, ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S15). In the ordinary electric accessory process, a process for controlling the operation of the normal hit game (mainly the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the second starting port 15) is performed. When the CPU 51 determines that the normal hit is achieved during the time saving state, the CPU 51 opens the opening / closing member longer than during the non-time saving state. If the time saving flag described later is set to "ON", the CPU 51 determines that the time saving state is in progress.

Next, normal symbol processing is performed (S16). In the normal symbol processing, the normal hit random number is acquired when the gate switch 75 detects the game ball. Based on the acquired random numbers, processing such as normal collision detection and storage of commands for controlling fluctuations in normal symbols is performed. As described above, the normal collision detection is determined with each probability depending on whether or not the time saving state has occurred. In the present embodiment, in the normal symbol processing, a gate passage command is generated every time the gate switch 75 detects a game ball. The generated gate passage command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process (S10) to be executed next time.

Next, a payout process (S17), an error check (S18), and an information output process (S19) are performed. In the payout process, the payout of prize balls is controlled. In the error check, when an error has occurred, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various information is output to the game hall management computer (not shown) via the output port.

The details of the special symbol processing (see S14 and FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. First, the flags used in the special symbol processing will be described. The RAM 52 stores a big hit game state flag, a small hit game in progress flag, a special symbol display state flag, a probability change flag, a time saving flag, a fall hit flag, a scenario flag, and the like.

The jackpot game status flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is in progress, and "1" is memorized and turned "ON" during the jackpot game, and "0" is memorized and "OFF" when the jackpot game is not in progress. It becomes. The fact that the jackpot game state flag is "ON" indicates that the accessory continuous operation device is being operated by the operation of the condition device. Hereinafter, the state in which the jackpot game is in progress is also referred to as the jackpot game state. The small hit game status flag is a flag indicating whether or not the small hit game is in progress, and "1" is memorized and turned "ON" during the small hit game, and "0" is memorized when the small hit game is not in progress. It becomes "OFF". Hereinafter, the state in which the small hit game is in progress is also referred to as the small hit game state. Further, a state in which either the big hit game state or the small hit game state occurs is also referred to as a hit game state.

The special symbol display status flag is "1" when either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating (during fluctuation), and when one of them is stopped and displayed (during stop display). "2" is stored in, and "0" is stored when neither is changing nor the stop display is displayed. The probability change flag is a flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is in progress, and "1" is stored in the probability change state and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored in the non-probability change state and becomes "OFF".

The time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not the time saving state is in progress, and "1" is set during the time saving state set by the special 1 big hit, and "2" is set during the time saving state set by the special 2 big hit. However, each is memorized and becomes "ON", and "0" is memorized and becomes "OFF" during the non-time saving state. In the following, the time saving state set by the special 1 big hit is also referred to as the "first temporary shortening state", and the time saving state set by the special 2 big hit is also referred to as the "second time saving state". When the first temporary shortened state and the second time shortened state are collectively referred to, or when either is not specified, it is simply referred to as a time shortened state. When the fall lottery is won, "1" is memorized and becomes "ON", and when the fall lottery is not won, "0" is memorized and becomes "OFF". The scenario flag is a flag indicating which of scenarios 1 to 3 is applied, and "1" is applied when scenario 1 is applied, and "2" is displayed when scenario 2 is applied. "3" is stored when scenario 3 is applied, and "0" is stored when none of scenarios 1 to 3 is applied.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the special symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 14 (S41). When the first start port switch 73 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the first start port switch 73 is set to "ON" in the switch read process (S11, see FIG. 10) of the main process. When this flag is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 14 (S41: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S51. When this flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the first starting port 14 (S41: YES), indicating that the game ball has won the first starting port 14. One start opening winning command is generated (S42). The generated first start port winning command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of the main process to be executed next time. The process shifts to the determination of S43.

Next, it is determined whether the first hold number is "4" (S43). If the number of first hold stored in the RAM 52 is "4" (S43: YES), the number of first hold has reached the maximum number of first hold, so the process proceeds to the determination of S51. When the first hold number is not "4" (S43: NO), "1" is added to the first hold number stored in the RAM 52 (S45). Next, the first random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first jackpot relationship information storage area (see FIG. 4) (S46). Specifically, the value of the first jackpot judgment counter is in the first jackpot random number column, the value of the first special symbol determination counter is in the first special symbol determination random number column, and the first variation pattern determination random number column is the first. (1) The value of the fluctuation pattern determination counter is stored, and the value of the fall determination counter is stored in the fall random number column. Next, a first hold number notification command indicating the first hold number increased with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14 is generated (S49). The generated first hold number notification command is stored in the RAM 52, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The process shifts to the determination of S51.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 15 (S51). When the second start port switch 74 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the second start port switch 74 is set to "ON" in the switch read process (S11, see FIG. 10) of the main process. When this flag is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won a prize in the second starting port 15 (S51: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S61 (see FIG. 12). When this flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second starting port 15 (S51: YES), and it is determined whether the second hold number is "4" (S53). ). If the number of second hold stored in the RAM 52 is "4" (S53: YES), the number of second hold has reached the maximum number of second hold, so the process proceeds to the determination of S61.

When the second hold number is not "4" (S53: NO), "1" is added to the second hold number stored in the RAM 52 (S55). Next, the second random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second jackpot relationship information storage area (S56). Specifically, the value of the second jackpot judgment counter is in the second jackpot random number column, the value of the second special symbol determination counter is in the second special symbol determination random number column, and the second variation pattern determination random number column is the first. (Ii) The value of the fluctuation pattern determination counter is stored, and the value of the fall determination counter is stored in the fall random number column. Next, a second hold number notification command indicating the second hold number increased with the winning of the game ball to the second start port 15 is generated (S59). The reissued first hold number notification command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The process shifts to the determination of S61.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the game is in the winning game state (S61). When the big hit game state flag or the small hit game state flag is "ON", it is determined that the hit game state is in progress (S61: YES), and the process returns to the main process. When the winning game state flag is "OFF", it is determined that the winning game state is not in progress (S61: NO), and it is determined whether either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S61: NO). S62). If the special symbol display status flag is not "1", it is determined that neither is changing (S62: NO), and it is determined whether either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the stopped state. Is done (S63). If the special symbol display status flag is not "2", it is determined that the stop display is not in progress (S63: NO), the process shifts to S71 (see FIG. 13), and a process such as a jackpot determination is performed.

In the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination, the second jackpot determination is prioritized over the first jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 13, first, it is determined whether or not the number of second holds stored in the second jackpot-related information storage area is "1" or more (S71). When the second hold number is "1" or more (S71: YES), the second jackpot determination is performed, but the details will be described later. When the second hold number is "0" (S71: NO), it is determined whether the first hold number stored in the first jackpot related information storage area is "1" or more (S72). .. If the first hold number is "0" (S72: NO), the process returns to the main process.

When the first hold number is "1" or more (S72: YES), the first hold number stored in the first jackpot relationship information storage area is subtracted by "1" (S73). Next, the random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number in the first jackpot-related information storage area (see FIG. 4) is shifted to the determination area (S75). The process shifts to S81.

On the other hand, in the second jackpot determination, first, the second hold number is subtracted by "1" (S76). Next, the random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number in the second jackpot-related information storage area is shifted to the determination area (S78). The process shifts to S81. Next, the jackpot determination process is performed (S81). In the jackpot determination process, each process related to the fall lottery, the jackpot determination, and the determination of the jackpot type is performed.

The jackpot determination process (see S81 and FIG. 13) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the jackpot determination process is started, it is determined whether the probability change state is set (S111). When the probability change flag is "OFF", it is determined that the probability change state is not set (S111: NO), and the process shifts to S125. When the probability change flag is "ON", it is determined that the probability change state is set (S111: YES), and the fall lottery process is performed (S112). Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a fall lottery table as a table for performing a fall lottery. In the fall lottery table, random numbers of fall random numbers corresponding to "win" and "miss" of the fall lottery are defined. In the fall lottery process, the above-mentioned fall lottery table is referred to, and the fall random number that is shifted in each process of S75 and S78 (see FIG. 13) and is stored in the determination area is either "win" or "miss". It is determined whether or not it corresponds to. As a result, the fall lottery based on the undetermined fall random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the fall random numbers are stored.

Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the fall lottery is "winning" (S113). If the result of the fall lottery is "missing" (S113: NO), the process shifts to S125. When the result of the fall lottery is "winning" (S113: YES), the probability change flag is "OFF" (S115), and the fall winning flag is "ON" (S116).

Next, it is determined whether the second time saving state is set (S121). This determination is made depending on whether "2" is stored in the time saving flag. When the time saving flag is not "2" and the second time saving state is not set (S121: NO), the process shifts to S125. If "2" is stored in the time saving flag, it is determined that the second time saving state is set (S121: YES), and the time saving flag is set to "OFF" (S122). A time saving end command for notifying the sub control board 58 and the symbol display unit 24 that the time saving state has ended is generated (S123). The generated time-saving end command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process. The symbol display unit 24, which has received the time saving end command via the relay board 47, turns off the right-handed notification LED that is lit. The process shifts to S125.

Next, a jackpot determination process is performed depending on whether or not it is in a probabilistic state (S125). In the process of S125, the state of the probability change flag is referred to, and it is specified whether the probability change state is set at the present time. A low-probability determination table or a high-probability determination table is selected according to the result of identifying whether the probability change state has occurred. The low probability judgment table is a table used for jackpot judgment in a non-probability change state, and is used for "big hit", "small hit" and "missing" for the first jackpot judgment, and "big hit" and "missing" for the second jackpot judgment. The random number value of the jackpot random number corresponding to each is defined. The high probability judgment table is a table used for the jackpot judgment in the probability variation state, and is "big hit", "small hit" and "missing" for the first jackpot judgment, and "big hit" and "missing" for the second jackpot judgment. The random number value of the jackpot random number corresponding to each is defined. The selected low-probability judgment table or high-probability judgment table is referred to, and the first big hit random numbers stored in the judgment area shifted in the processing of S75 are "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". The first jackpot determination is performed to determine which one corresponds to. In addition, a second jackpot determination is performed in which it is determined whether the second jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in the process of S78 corresponds to "big hit" or "missing". Since the storage order of each of the reserved random numbers is specified and stored in the first jackpot-related information storage area and the second jackpot-related information storage area, the jackpot determination based on the undetermined jackpot random numbers stored in the RAM 52 can be performed. , The jackpot random numbers are performed in the order in which they are stored.

Next, it is determined whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S126). When the determination result by the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S126: YES), the jackpot type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined with reference to the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 5) (S131). In the process of S126, the jackpot type corresponding to the value of the special symbol determination random number acquired at the same time as the jackpot random number shifted to the determination area in S75 and S78 is determined. The determined jackpot type is stored in the RAM 52. Next, it is determined whether the second time saving state is set (S132). When the time saving flag is not "2" and the second time saving state is not set (S132: NO), the processing returns to the special symbol processing (see FIG. 13). When "2" is stored in the time saving flag and the second time saving state is set (S132: YES), the time saving flag becomes "OFF" (S133). Then, the time saving end command is generated (S135), and the processing returns to the special symbol processing. The generated time-saving end command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process. The symbol display unit 24, which has received the time saving end command via the relay board 47, turns off the right-handed notification LED that is lit.

When the result of the jackpot determination is not a jackpot (S126: NO), it is determined whether the result of the jackpot determination is a small hit (S136). When the result of the jackpot determination is a small hit (S36: YES), the special symbol determination table is referred to to determine the small hit type of the first special symbol (S138). The determined jackpot type is stored in the RAM 52, and the processing returns to the special symbol processing. If the result of the jackpot determination is out of order (S136: NO), a predetermined out-of-order symbol is determined, and the process returns to the special symbol process.

Returning to the description of FIG. When the jackpot determination process is completed, the variation pattern determination process is performed (S91). In the variation pattern determination process, one of a plurality of variation pattern tables provided in the variation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 6 and 7) is referred to according to the game state and the designation by the scenario, and one variation is made. The pattern is determined.

The variation pattern determination process (see S91 and FIG. 13) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the variation pattern determination process is started, it is determined whether scenario 1 is applied (S141). If "1" is stored in the scenario flag, it is determined that scenario 1 is applied (S141: YES), and the T-ID associated with scenario 1 in the scenario selection table is "T-2". A certain "A mode" table is designated as the table to be referenced (S142).

Next, it is determined whether the number of determinations is the 70th (S143). The determination number of determinations is made based on the value of the determination number counting counter. The determination number counting counter is a counter that counts the determination number in the game state transition process (S108, see FIG. 12) described later, and is stored in the RAM 52. The determination count counter counts the number of determinations since the end of the previous jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the determination count count counter is counted up when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed. Therefore, in S143, it is determined whether the value of the determination number counter is "69". If the number of determinations is not the 70th (S143: NO), the process proceeds to S169. When the number of determinations is the 70th (S143: YES), "0" is stored in the scenario flag (S145), and the process shifts to S169.

When scenario 1 is not applied (S141: NO), it is determined whether scenario 2 is applied (S151). If "2" is stored in the scenario flag, it is determined that scenario 2 is applied (S151: YES), and it is determined whether or not the player has won the fall lottery (S152). If the fall winning flag is "OFF", it is determined that the fall lottery has not been won (S152: NO), and the T-ID associated with scenario 2 in the scenario selection table is "T-3". The "B mode" table is designated as the table to be referenced (S153). After that, the fall winning flag becomes "OFF", and the process shifts to S169. If the fall lottery flag is "ON", it is determined that the player has won the fall lottery (S152: YES), and the T-ID is "T-4" according to the case of winning the fall lottery. The "mode" table is designated as the referenced table (S156). Next, "0" is stored in the scenario flag (S158), and the process shifts to S169.

When scenario 2 is not applied (S151: NO), it is determined whether scenario 3 is applied (S161). If "3" is stored in the scenario flag, it is determined that scenario 3 is applied (S161: YES), and the T-ID associated with scenario 3 in the scenario selection table is "T-4". The "special mode" table is designated as the table to be referenced (S162). Next, "0" is stored in the scenario flag (S158), and the process shifts to S169. If "0" is stored in the scenario flag, it is determined that none of scenarios 1 to 3 is applied (S161: NO), and "0" is stored in the scenario flag, and all scenarios Since it has not been applied, it is determined whether the probability variation state is set (S165). If the probability change flag is "ON", it is determined that the probability change state is set (S165: YES), and the "B mode" table whose T-ID is "T-3" according to the probability change time reduction state is displayed. It is designated as a table to be referenced (S166). The process shifts to S169. If the probability change flag is "OFF", it is determined that the probability change state is not set (S165: NO), and the "normal" table whose T-ID is "T-1" according to the non-probability change non-time saving state is displayed. , Designated as a table to reference (S168). The process shifts to S169.

Next, based on the fluctuation pattern table specified by any of the processes of S142, S153, S156, S162, S166, and S168, one fluctuation pattern is determined according to the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number and the determination result by the jackpot determination. (S169). The processing returns to the special symbol processing (see FIG. 13).

Returning to the description of FIG. When the variation pattern determination process (S91) is completed, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern determined in the process of S91 is generated (S93). The generated variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 that has received the variation pattern designation command via the relay board 47 starts the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the first special symbol display unit or the second special symbol display unit.

Next, the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is set in the special symbol fluctuation time counter (S95). "1" indicating that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S96), and the process returns to the main process.

Further, in the determination of S62 shown in FIG. 12, when "1" is stored in the special symbol display state flag, it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing ( S62: YES), it is determined whether the fluctuation time has elapsed (S101). If the value of the special symbol fluctuation time counter set in the process of S95 (see FIG. 13) is "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S101: YES), and the special symbol stop command is issued. It is generated (S102). The generated special symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52. The special symbol stop command is transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub-control board 58 by the command output process, and instructs the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the effect symbol 60 on the display screen 28 to stop fluctuating. Next, the predetermined special symbol stop display time is stored in the special symbol stop time counter (S103). "2" indicating that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being stopped is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S104), and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination of S101 that the fluctuation time has not yet elapsed (S101: NO), the process returns to the main process.

Further, in the determination of S63, when "2" is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S63: YES), the special symbol stop display time is based on the value of the special symbol stop time counter set in S103. It is determined whether the elapse has passed (S106). If the value of the special symbol stop time counter is not "0", it is determined that the special symbol stop display time has not yet elapsed (S106: NO), and the process returns to the main process. When the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S106: YES), "0" indicating that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is changing or being stopped is set as the special symbol display status flag. It is stored (S107). Next, the game state transition process is performed (S108), and the process returns to the main process.

The game state transition process (see S108 and FIG. 12) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the game state transition process, when the jackpot determination determines that the game is a jackpot or a small hit, the game is shifted to the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the probability change state and the probability change state and Various flags are controlled to end the time saving state.

When the game state transition process is started, it is first determined whether or not the determination result by the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S171). When the determination result is a jackpot (S171: YES), the number of rounds associated with the jackpot type is set in the R counter (S172). The R counter is a counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed in the jackpot game, and is stored in the RAM 52. Specifically, when the jackpot type stored in the RAM 52 in the processing of S131 is "16R jackpot", "16" is stored in the R counter. When the jackpot type is "8R jackpot", "8" is stored in the R counter.

Next, if there is a time saving flag and a probability change flag that are "ON", both are "OFF" (S175). That is, during the jackpot game, a non-probability change state and a non-time saving state are set. Next, a time saving end command is generated (S176). In addition, a jackpot game start command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is generated (S178). The generated time saving end command and jackpot game start command are stored in the RAM 52. The time saving end command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process. The symbol display unit 24, which has received the time saving end command via the relay board 47, turns off the right-handed notification LED that is lit. Further, the time saving end command and the jackpot game start command are transmitted to the sub control board 58 by the command output process, and the sub control board 58 is notified of the end of the time saving state and the start of the jackpot game. Next, the jackpot game status flag becomes “ON” (S179). The processing returns to the special symbol processing (see FIG. 12).

On the other hand, when the determination result by the big hit determination is not a big hit (S171: NO), it is determined whether the result of the big hit determination is a small hit (S181). When the result of the jackpot determination is a small hit (S181: YES), a small hit game start command is generated (S182). The generated small hit game start command is stored in the RAM 52. The small hit game start command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 by the command output process, and the sub control board 58 is notified of the start of the small hit game. Next, the small hit game state flag becomes "ON" (S183). The process shifts to S185. Further, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is out of order (S181: NO), the process shifts to S185.

Next, "1" is added to the determination count counter (S185). It is determined whether the first temporary shortening state is set (S186). This determination is made depending on whether "1" is stored in the time saving flag. When the time saving flag is not "1" and the first temporary shortening state is not set (S186: NO), the processing returns to the special symbol processing (see FIG. 12). If "1" is stored in the time saving flag, it is determined that the first temporary shortening state is set (S186: YES), and it is determined whether the probability change state is set (S188). If the probability change flag is "ON", it is determined that the probability change state is set (S188: YES), and the processing returns to the special symbol processing. If the probability change flag is "OFF", it is determined that the probability change state is not set (S188: NO), and it is determined whether the value of the determination count counter is "70", which is the time reduction number (S191). .. When the value of the determination count counter is "70" (S191: YES), the time saving flag is set to "OFF" (S192). Next, a time saving end command is generated (S193). The generated time-saving end command is stored in the RAM 52, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the next command output process. The symbol display unit 24, which has received the time saving end command via the relay board 47, turns off the right-handed notification LED that is lit. The processing returns to the special symbol processing.

The details of the special electric accessory processing (see S13 and FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19. First, the flag used in the special electric accessory processing will be described. The opening flag, the V passing flag, and the like are stored in the RAM 52. The opening flag is a flag indicating whether or not the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 are in the open state. As for the opening flag, "1" is stored when the opening / closing member of the first prize opening 16 is open, and "2" is stored when the opening / closing member of the second prize opening 17 is opened. When it becomes "ON" and neither the opening / closing member of the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17 is opened, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". In this embodiment, the first prize opening 16 and the second prize opening 17 are not opened at the same time. As for the V passage flag, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 7 in the 6th round jackpot game passes through the specific area 17A, "1" is memorized and becomes "ON", and the game ball passes through the specific area 17A. When the predetermined process corresponding to the above is completed, it becomes "OFF". In addition, it should be noted

As shown in FIG. 17, when the special electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game is in the jackpot game state (S201). This determination is made based on the state of the jackpot game state flag. When the jackpot game state flag is "ON", it is determined that the jackpot game state is in (S201: YES), and it is determined whether the value of the R counter is "0" (S202). The value of the R counter is decremented by "1" each time the jackpot round ends. That is, if the value of the R counter is "0", it means that the final round in the jackpot game is completed.

When the value of the R counter is not "0" (S202: NO), it is determined whether the second major winning opening 17 is open (S203). This determination is made based on the state of the open flag. If "2" is stored in the opening flag, it is determined that the second major winning opening 17 is being opened (S203: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S241 (see FIG. 18). If "2" is not stored in the opening flag, it is determined that the second large winning opening 17 is not open (S203: NO), and the R counter is referred to (S205). Further, in the process of S131, the jackpot type stored in the RAM 52 is referred to (S206).

Next, the special symbol determination table is referred to, and among the opening patterns associated with the jackpot types referred to in S206, the opening of the second big winning opening 17 in the round corresponding to the value of the R counter referred to in S205. The time is specified. The specified opening time is stored in the opening time counter (S208). The opening time counter is a counter for measuring the opening time of each opening / closing member of the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17, and is stored in the RAM 52.

Next, a second opening command for opening the second winning opening 17 is generated (S211). The generated second release command is stored in the RAM 52. The second release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The second large winning opening solenoid 71, which has received the second opening command via the relay board 47, opens the opening / closing member of the second large winning opening 17. In response to the opening of the second large winning opening 17 based on the second opening command, "2" is stored in the opening flag (S212).

Next, it is determined whether the jackpot round executed by the opening second prize opening 17 is the sixth round (S213). This determination is made based on whether the value of the R counter is "3" or "11". If the jackpot round is not the sixth round (S213, NO), the process shifts to S241. When the jackpot round is the sixth round (S213: YES), the movable piece operation command for operating the movable piece in the second big winning opening 17 is stored in the RAM 52 (S215). The movable piece operation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The movable piece solenoid 72, which receives the movable piece operation command via the relay board 47, operates the movable piece in a predetermined operation pattern in the sixth round of the jackpot round. The process shifts to S241.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second major winning opening 17 (S241). If the flag corresponding to the second major winning opening switch 77 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the second major winning opening 17 (S241: NO), and the processing shifts to the judgment of S243. To do. If the flag corresponding to the second major winning opening switch 77 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second major winning opening 17 (S241: YES), and the second major winning opening 17 has been won. "1" is added to the winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls (S242). The process shifts to the determination of S243.

Next, it is determined whether the jackpot round being executed is the 6th round. If the jackpot round is not the sixth round (S243: NO), the process shifts to the judgment of S248. When the jackpot round being executed is the 6th round (S243: YES), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 17A in the second big winning opening 17 (S245). This determination is made based on the state of the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 78. When the game ball passes through the specific area 17A (S245: YES), the V passage flag becomes “ON” (S246), and the process shifts to the determination of S248. If the game ball has not passed through the specific area 17A (S245: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S248. If it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 17A, all the game balls that have won the second major winning opening 17 in the sixth round have passed through the non-specific area and passed through the specific area 17A. This corresponds to the case where there is no ball, and the case where no game ball wins in the second big winning opening 17 on the 6th round.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls in the second major winning opening 17 is "9" or more (S248). When the value of the winning ball number counter is less than "9" (S248: NO), it is determined whether the opening time of the second major winning opening 17 has elapsed based on the value of the opening time counter (S251). If the opening time has not elapsed (S251: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the special electric accessory processing performed thereafter, when the jackpot game state (S201: YES), the final round is not completed (S202: NO), and the second big winning opening 17 is open (S203). : YES), the judgments of S248 and S251 are repeatedly executed until nine or more game balls are won in the second large winning opening 17 or the opening time elapses.

When nine or more game balls win the second large winning opening 17 (S248: YES) or the opening time has elapsed (S251: YES), a second closing command is generated (S252). The second closing command is a command for closing the opening / closing member of the open second prize opening 17. The generated second closing command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output processing of the main processing to be executed next time. The second special winning opening solenoid 71, which has received the second closing command via the relay board 47, closes the opening / closing member of the second special winning opening 17. Next, the opening flag is set to "OFF" (S253), and the value of the R counter is subtracted by "1" (S255). After that, the process returns to the main process.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the value of the R counter is "0" in the determination of S202 and it is determined that the final round has ended (S202: YES), as shown in FIG. 19, the jackpot game end command Is generated (S261). The jackpot game end command is a command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game has ended. The generated jackpot game end command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. Next, the jackpot game status flag is set to "OFF" (S262).

Next, the jackpot type stored in the RAM 52 in the process of S131 is referred to (S263). It is determined whether the jackpot type stored in the RAM 52 is one of "8R jackpot A", "8R jackpot B", "16R jackpot A", and "16R jackpot B" corresponding to the special 1 jackpot ( S265). When the jackpot type corresponds to the special 1 jackpot (S265: YES), "1" is stored in the scenario flag (S266). In order to set the first temporary shortening state after the end of the special 1 jackpot game, "1" is stored in the time saving flag (S268). Next, a time saving start command is generated (S271). The time saving start command is a command for notifying the sub control board 58 and the symbol display unit 24 that the time saving state is started. The generated time saving start command is stored in the RAM 52, and is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the symbol display unit 24 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24, which has received the time saving start command via the relay board 47, lights the right-handed notification LED.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 17A in this jackpot game (S272). This determination is made based on the state of the V-pass flag. When the V-passing flag is "ON" (S272: YES), the probability-changing flag is set to "ON" because the probability-changing state is set after the end of the special 1 jackpot game on condition that the player has passed the specific area 17A (S273). .. After that, the process returns to the main process. When the V-passing flag is "OFF" (S272: NO), the probability change state is not set after the end of the special 1 jackpot game, so the process returns to the main process as it is.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type does not correspond to the special 1 jackpot (S265: NO), it is determined whether the game ball has passed the specific area 17A in the special 2 jackpot game (S275). If the V passage flag is "ON", it is determined that the specific area 17A has been passed (S275: YES), and "2" is stored in the scenario flag (S276). Since the probability change state is set after the end of the special 2 jackpot game on condition that the player has passed the specific area 17A, the probability change flag is set to "ON" (S278). Next, in order to set the second time saving state on condition that the probability variation state is set after the end of the special 2 jackpot, "2" is stored in the time saving flag (S281). In response to this, the time saving start flag is generated (S282). The generated time saving start command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24, which has received the time saving start command via the relay board 47, lights the right-handed notification LED. After that, the process returns to the main process.

If the V-passing flag is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 17A in the special 2 jackpot game (S275: NO), and "3" is stored in the scenario flag (S285). Next, a special 2V non-notification command is generated (S286). The special 2V non-notification command is a command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 17A in the special 2 jackpot game. The generated special 2V non-notification command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. After that, the process returns to the main process.

Returning to the description of FIG. On the other hand, when the special electric accessory processing is started, if it is not in the big hit game state (S201: NO), it is determined whether the small hit game is in progress (S221). If the small hit game status flag is "OFF", it is determined that the small hit game is not in progress (S221: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the small hit game status flag is "ON", it is determined that the small hit game is in progress (S221: YES), and it is determined whether the first large winning opening 16 is open (S222). This determination is made based on the state of the open flag. If "1" is stored in the opening flag, it is determined that the first large winning opening 16 is being opened (S222: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S228.

If "1" is not stored in the opening flag, it is determined that the first big winning opening 16 is not open (S222: NO), and the small hit opening associated with the small hit type in the special symbol determination table The small hit opening time (0.1 seconds in this embodiment) corresponding to the opening pattern is stored in the opening time counter (S223). Next, a first opening command for opening the first winning opening 16 is generated (S225). The generated first release command is stored in the RAM 52. The first release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The first large winning opening solenoid 70 that receives the first opening command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member of the first large winning opening 16. In response to the opening of the first large winning opening 16 based on the first opening command, "1" is stored in the opening flag (S226). The process shifts to the determination of S228.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first prize opening 16 (S228). If the flag corresponding to the first big winning opening switch 76 is "OFF", it is judged that the game ball has not won the first big winning opening 16 (S228: NO), and the processing shifts to the judgment of S232. To do. If the flag corresponding to the first grand prize opening switch 76 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the first grand prize opening 16 (S228: YES), and the first major winning opening 16 has been won. "1" is added to the winning ball number counter of the RAM 52, which counts the number of game balls (S231). The process shifts to the determination of S232.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls in the first large winning opening 16 is "9" or more (S232). When the value of the winning ball number counter is less than "9" (S232: NO), it is determined whether the small hit opening time has elapsed based on the value of the opening counter (S233). If the small hit opening time has not elapsed (S233: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the special electric accessory processing performed thereafter, when the small hit game is in progress (S221: YES) and the first big winning opening 16 is open (S222: YES), nine pieces are entered in the first big winning opening 16. The determinations of S232 and S233 are repeatedly executed until the above-mentioned game ball wins a prize or the small hit opening time elapses.

When nine or more game balls win the first large winning opening 16 (S232: YES) or the small hit opening time has elapsed (S233: YES), the first closing command is generated (S235). The first closing command is a command for closing the opening / closing member of the first grand prize opening 16 that is open. The generated first closing command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output processing of the main processing to be executed next time. The first special winning opening solenoid 70 that receives the first closing command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member of the first special winning opening 16. Next, "0" is stored in the opening flag and becomes "OFF" (S236), and the small hit game state flag becomes "OFF" (S238). The process returns to the main process.

The sub-control board processing executed by the sub-control board 58 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. The sub-control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed according to the sub-control program stored in the ROM 583 of the sub-control board 58. The sub-control program is executed by the CPU 581 when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

The flags used in the sub-control board processing will be described. The RAM 582 of the sub-control board 58 stores a left-handed notification prohibition flag, a right-handed notification prohibition flag, and the like. As for the left-handed notification prohibition flag, "1" is stored during the period when left-handed notification is prohibited and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored and becomes "OFF" during other periods. As for the right-handed notification prohibition flag, "1" is stored during the period when right-handed notification is prohibited and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored and becomes "OFF" during other periods.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the sub-control board processing is started, it is determined whether or not the first hold number notification command has been received from the main board 41 (S291). If the first hold number notification command has not been received (S291: NO), the process proceeds to S293.

When the first hold number notification command is received (S291: YES), "1" is added to the first hold number counter (S292). The first hold number counter is a counter for counting the first hold number on the sub control board 58, and is stored in the RAM 582. The process shifts to S293.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second hold number notification command has been received from the main board 41 (S293). If the second hold number notification command has not been received (S293: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S296. When the second hold number notification command is received (S293: YES), "1" is added to the second hold number counter (S295). The second hold number counter is a counter for counting the second hold number on the sub control board 58, and is stored in the RAM 582. The process shifts to S296.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving start command has been received from the main board 41 (S296). When the time saving start command is not received (S296: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S301. When the time saving start command is received (S296: YES), the execution of the right-handed instruction is started (S298). In this process, a right-handed instruction command is generated in order to start a right-handed instruction using the display screen 28, the illumination board 34, the speaker 48, and the like. The generated right-handed instruction command is transmitted to the effect control board 43, the lamp driver board 46, and the speaker 48. Upon receiving the right-handed instruction command, the CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 reads the image data corresponding to the image required for the right-handed instruction from the CGROM 432, and displays the right-handed instruction image 105 (see (5) in FIG. 26) described later. It is displayed on the display screen 28. The illumination board 34, which has received the right-handed instruction command via the lamp driver board 46, executes a light emitting operation corresponding to the right-handed instruction command. The speaker 48 that has received the right-handed instruction command outputs a sound corresponding to the right-handed instruction command (for example, a voice of a line such as "Please hit right"). The right-handed instruction whose execution is started during the execution of the notification effect ends with the end of several notification effects after the start of the time saving state. The process shifts to the determination of S301.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving end command has been received from the main board 41 (S301). When the time saving end command is not received (S310: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S303. When the time saving end command is received (S301: YES), the execution of the left-handed instruction is started (S302). In this process, a left-handed instruction command is generated in order to start a left-handed instruction using the display screen 28, the illumination board 34, the speaker 48, and the like. The generated left-handed instruction command is transmitted to the effect control board 43, the lamp driver board 46, and the speaker 48. Upon receiving the left-handed instruction command, the CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 reads the image data corresponding to the image required for the left-handed instruction from the CGROM 432, and displays the left-handed instruction image 106 (see FIG. 30) described later on the display screen 28. Display it. The illumination board 34, which has received the left-handed instruction command via the lamp driver board 46, executes a light emitting operation corresponding to the left-handed instruction command. The speaker 48 that has received the left-handed instruction command outputs a sound corresponding to the left-handed instruction command (for example, a voice of a line such as "Please return to left-handed"). The left-handed instruction whose execution has been started ends with the end of several notification effects after the end of the time saving state. The process shifts to the determination of S303.

Next, it is determined whether the gate passage command has been received from the main board 41 (S303). When the gate passage command is not received (S303: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S311. When the gate passage command is received (S303: YES), it is determined whether the gaming state is the non-time saving state (S305). In the present embodiment, since a predetermined command is transmitted from the main board 41 to the sub control board 58 at the start of the time saving state and the end of the time saving state, is the CPU 581 of the sub control board 58 set to the time saving state? I know whether or not. When the time saving state is set (S305: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S311. When the time saving state is not set and the gaming state is the non-time saving state (S305: YES), the execution of the left-handed warning is started (S306). In this process, a left-handed warning command is generated in order to start a left-handed warning using the display screen 28, the illumination board 34, the speaker 48, and the like. The generated left-handed warning command is transmitted to the effect control board 43, the lamp driver board 46, and the speaker 48. Upon receiving the left-handed warning command, the CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 reads the image data corresponding to the image required for the left-handed warning from the CGROM 432 and displays it on the display screen 28 (for example, the left-handed warning in FIG. 24 (2)). Image 81). The illumination board 34, which receives the left-handed warning command via the lamp driver board 46, executes a light emitting operation corresponding to the left-handed warning command. The speaker 48 that has received the left-handed warning command outputs a sound corresponding to the left-handed warning command (for example, a voice of a line such as "Please return to left-handed"). The left-handed warning started during the execution of the notification effect ends with the end of several notification effects after the start of the left-handed warning. The process shifts to the determination of S311.

Next, it is determined whether or not the first start port winning command has been received from the main board 41 (S311). When the first start opening winning command has not been received (S311: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S315 (see FIG. 21). When the first start opening winning command is received (S311: YES), it is determined whether the gaming state is the time saving state (S312). When the time saving state is not set and the gaming state is the non-time saving state (S312: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S315. When the time saving state is set (S312: YES), the execution of the right-handed warning is started (S313). In this process, a right-handed warning command is generated in order to start a right-handed warning using the display screen 28, the illumination board 34, the speaker 48, and the like. The generated right-handed warning command is transmitted to the effect control board 43, the lamp driver board 46, and the speaker 48. Upon receiving the right-handed warning command, the CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 reads the image data corresponding to the image required for the right-handed warning from the CGROM432, and displays the right-handed warning image 82 described later on the display screen 28 ((6) in FIG. 26. ) Is displayed. The illumination board 34, which has received the right-handed warning command via the lamp driver board 46, executes a light emitting operation corresponding to the right-handed warning command. The speaker 48 that has received the right-handed warning command outputs a sound corresponding to the right-handed warning command (for example, a voice of a line such as "Please hit right"). The right-handed warning whose execution has started ends with the end of several notification effects after the start of the right-handed warning. The process shifts to the determination of S315.

Next, as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the special 2V non-passing command has been received from the main board 41 (S315). When the special 2V non-passing command is not received (S315: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S321. When the special 2V non-passing command is received (S315: YES), it is determined whether either the first hold number or the second hold number is "1" or more (S316). When at least one of the values of the first hold number counter and the second hold number counter is "1" or more and the hold number is "1" or more (S316: YES), the left-handed instruction and the left-handed are executed. If there are warnings, their execution is prohibited (S318). Next, the left-handed notification prohibition flag is set to "ON" (S319), and the process shifts to the determination of S321.

It is determined that the CPU 581 receives the special 2V non-passing command as a jackpot of a jackpot type in which the time saving state is not set after the jackpot game ends, the jackpot game is executed, and the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game. If you did not. In this state, if either the first hold number or the second hold number is "1" or more, the notification effect is immediately started. If the left-handed notification is executed during the notification effect in such a case, the player who sees the left-handed notification can determine that the set gaming state is a normal state which is a non-time saving state. Is. This may confuse the player who thinks that the probabilistic time saving state is naturally set after the end of the jackpot game. By providing the processes of S315 and S318, the pachinko machine 1 prohibits the execution of the left-handed notification when the normal state is set after the end of the jackpot game in which the probability variation time saving state is normally generated. Therefore, it is difficult to grasp that the normal state is set. Even in this case, since the right-handed notification LED of the symbol display unit 24 is turned off at the end of the time saving state, it is not impossible to determine the game state at all, and the smooth game of the player is maintained. Dripping.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the special mode table is referred to after the end of the special 2 big hit game to determine the variation pattern. This makes it difficult for the player to grasp that the probability change time reduction state is not set, and prevents the player from being confused. If the left-handed notification is performed during such a special mode, the player may determine that the game state is already in the normal state, even though only the battle effect is executed based on the special mode table. Therefore, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 prohibits the left-handed notification in the notification effect executed after the end of the special 2 big hit game. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can avoid the player's confusion. In this case as well, the right-handed notification LED of the symbol display unit 24 is turned off at the end of the time saving state, so that the game state cannot be determined at all, and the player's smooth game can be maintained.

On the other hand, when both the first hold number counter and the second hold number counter are "0" and the hold number is not stored (S316: NO), the process of prohibiting the left-handed notification is not performed, and the process is S321. Move on to judgment as it is. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, and if both the first hold number and the second hold number are "0" after the end of the special 2 big hit game, the first is newly made. Until the number of holds or the number of second holds increases, the state in which the notification effect is not executed continues. In this case, a background image or the like indicating that the special mode corresponding to the battle effect is in progress may be displayed on the display screen 28 waiting for the notification effect based on the special mode table. In this case, the player who naturally thinks that the probability change time saving state is set thinks that he / she is in the B mode in which the battle effect can be executed, and hits the game ball to the right to release the special symbol holding ball. I may try to get it. At this time, since the normal state is actually set, even if the game ball continues to hit right and passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12, the rate at which the second starting port 15 is opened is low. (2) The state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win a prize in the starting port 15 continues. In such a case, if the left-handed warning is prohibited, the player may continue to hit the right-handed field, and it may be difficult to execute the notification effect for a long period of time. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 jackpot game, both the first hold number and the second hold number are "0" after the end of the special 2 jackpot game. At some times, left-handed notification is not prohibited. As a result, the player is urged to hit the left, which is the correct game in the normal state, so that the game proceeds smoothly.

The prohibition of left-handed notification performed by these processes is performed in the following manner. If the timing to start the left-handed notification arrives while the left-handed notification is prohibited, the left-handed notification is not performed during the left-handed notification prohibited period, and the left-handed notification prohibited period ends. Left-handed notification can be started when this is done. Further, when the period in which the left-handed notification is prohibited starts while the left-handed notification is being performed, the left-handed notification that has been performed is interrupted. Then, when the prohibition period for the left-handed notification ends, the left-handed notification is restarted.

Next, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designation command has been received from the main board 41 (S321). When the variation pattern designation command is not received (S321: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S323. When the variation pattern designation command is received (S321: YES), the notification effect control process is executed (S322), and the process shifts to the determination of S323.

The notification effect control process (see S322 and FIG. 21) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 22. In the notification effect control process, the notification effect for notifying the determination result of the jackpot determination is controlled by using the effect symbol 60. When the notification effect control process is started, the variation pattern designation command received from the main board 41 is analyzed, and the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is specified (S341). The identified variation pattern is stored in the RAM 582.

Next, it is determined whether the specified fluctuation pattern is either "reach fanning A" or "reach fanning B" (S343). When the specified fluctuation pattern is either "reach fanning A" or "reach fanning B" (S343: YES), execution of the right-handed notification is prohibited (S345). Next, the right-handed prohibition flag becomes "ON" (S346), and the process shifts to S355. By these processes, right-handed notification is prohibited when the notification effect by the fluctuation pattern of "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" is executed in the B mode.

The prohibition of right-handed notification is the same as the prohibition of left-handed notification. When the right-handed notification is prohibited and the timing to start right-handed notification comes, during the right-handed notification prohibition period. The right-handed notification is not performed, and the right-handed notification may be started when the prohibition period of the right-handed notification ends. Further, when the period in which the right-handed notification is prohibited starts while the right-handed notification is being performed, the right-handed notification that has been performed is interrupted. Then, when the right-handed notification prohibition period ends, the right-handed notification is restarted.

On the other hand, when the specified fluctuation pattern is neither "reach fan A" nor "reach fan B" (S343: NO), when the specified fluctuation pattern is a jackpot determination result in the B mode table. It is determined whether the fluctuation pattern is associated with the above, or the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special mode table by winning the fall lottery in the B mode (S351). This determination is any of "winning effect A" to "winning effect C" and "defeat effect" associated with the fluctuation pattern specified in the process of S341 when the result of the jackpot determination in the B mode table is a jackpot. Or, it is performed based on any one of "victory effect A" to "victory effect C" and "defeat effect" determined based on the special mode table. When the specified fluctuation pattern is neither the fluctuation pattern associated with the case where the result of the jackpot determination in the B mode table is a jackpot nor the fluctuation pattern determined based on the special mode table (S351: NO), the processing is performed. Moves to S355.

When the specified fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern associated with the case where the result of the jackpot determination in the B mode table is a jackpot, or a fluctuation pattern determined based on the special mode table (S351: YES). ), Execution of left-handed notification is prohibited (S352). Next, the left-handed prohibition flag becomes "ON" (S353), and the process shifts to S355.

Next, the execution of the notification effect according to the specified fluctuation pattern is controlled (S355). At this time, a command instructing to read the image data corresponding to the specified fluctuation pattern from the CGROM 432 and display it on the display screen 28 is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 43. The effect control board 43 controls the display on the display screen 28 according to the received command. In addition, the variable display of the effect symbol 60 on the display screen 28 is started. Further, a command for designating the light emitting operation of the illumination, the operation of the movable body 31, and the control of the sound output corresponding to the specified fluctuation pattern is generated and transmitted to the lamp driver board 46. The illumination board 34, which has received the command via the lamp driver board 46, executes the light emitting operation corresponding to the command. The movable body 31 that receives the command via the lamp driver board 46 executes the operation effect corresponding to the command. The speaker 48, which has received the command via the lamp driver board 46, outputs the voice corresponding to the command. The process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 21).

Returning to the description of FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop command has been received from the main board 41 (S323). If the special symbol stop command has not been received (S323: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S326. When the special symbol stop command is received (S323: YES), the confirmation display process is executed (S325), and the process shifts to the determination of S326.

The final display process (see S325 and FIG. 21) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 23. In the confirmation display process, control for ending the notification effect, control of the right-handed notification interruption flag, and control of the left-handed notification interruption flag are performed. When the confirmation display process is started, the combination of the effect symbols 60 indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and displayed (S361). In the present embodiment, the combination of the effect symbols 60 indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is a combination of three effect symbols showing the same numbers, such as "111" and "222". The combination of the effect symbols indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a small hit is a combination in which two of the three effect symbols, such as "151" and "373", have the same number. The combination of the effect symbols indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order is a combination in which the three effect symbols are not aligned with the same number, for example, "274" and "356".

Then, "1" is subtracted from either the first hold number counter or the second hold number counter (S362). At this time, if the special symbol corresponding to the notification effect for ending execution is the first special symbol, "1" is subtracted from the first hold number counter. If the special symbol corresponding to the notification effect for ending the execution is the second special symbol, "1" is subtracted from the second hold number counter.

Next, it is determined whether the right-handed notification interruption flag is "ON" (S363). When the right-handed notification interruption flag is "ON" (S363: YES), the right-handed notification that was not interrupted or executed is restarted or started (S365), and the right-handed notification interruption flag becomes "OFF". (S366). After that, the process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 21).

On the other hand, when the right-handed notification interruption flag is "OFF" (S363: NO), it is determined whether the left-handed notification interruption flag is "ON" (S371). When the left-handed notification interruption flag is "ON" (S371: YES), the left-handed notification that was not interrupted or executed is restarted or started (S372), and the left-handed notification interruption flag is "OFF". (S373). After that, the process returns to the sub-control board process. When the left-handed notification interruption flag is "OFF" (S371: NO), the process returns to the sub-control board process.

Returning to the description of FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start command has been received from the main board 41 (S326). If the jackpot game start command has not been received (S326: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S331. When the jackpot game start command is received (S326: YES), the execution of the jackpot game effect is instructed (S328). The jackpot game effect is an effect executed to notify the player that the jackpot game is in progress. In this process, a command corresponding to the jackpot game effect to be executed is generated. The generated command is appropriately transmitted to the effect control board 43 and the lamp driver board 46. The process shifts to the determination of S253.

Then, the execution of the right-handed instruction is started (S329). In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, the right-handed game ball is more likely to win the second big winning opening 17 than the left-handed game ball, and the right-handed game is advantageous. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 gives a right-handed instruction during the jackpot game. The right-handed instruction during the jackpot game is performed by continuously displaying the right-handed instruction image 105 (see (5) in FIG. 26) on the display screen 28 while the jackpot game is executed. The process shifts to the determination of S331.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end command has been received (S331). If the jackpot game end command has not been received (SS331: NO), the process returns to the determination of S291 (see FIG. 20). When the jackpot game end command is received (S331: YES), the execution end of the jackpot game effect is instructed (S332). In this process, a command indicating that the running jackpot game effect is ended is generated. The generated command is appropriately transmitted to the effect control board 43 and the lamp driver board 46. Then, the execution of the right-handed instruction is completed (S333). By this process, the right-handed instruction executed during the jackpot game production is terminated. The process returns to the determination in S291.

An example of a right-handed notification and a left-handed notification executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 30. (1) and (2) of FIG. 24 and (3) of FIG. 25 show an example of a game in a normal state. (1) shows a state in which three effect symbols 60 (left symbol 61, middle symbol 62, and right symbol 63) are changing in the notification effect in the normal state. The arrow 67 in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 60 is changing.

The correct game under normal conditions is left-handed. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12 in the normal state, the pachinko machine 1 detects that the right-handed hit is performed in the normal state. In this case, as shown in (2), the pachinko machine 1 displays a left-handed warning image 81 consisting of the words "! Please return to left-handed!" And an image showing a left-pointing arrow on the display screen 28. Encourage the right-handed player to return the ball to the left.

FIG. 25 (3) shows a state in which the effect symbol 60 is confirmed and displayed with a combination of doublets indicating that the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot by the notification effect. After the display of this aspect, a jackpot game is performed, and the display screen 28 displays an image related to the jackpot game effect as shown in (4). During the jackpot game effect, in addition to various images 101 for producing the jackpot game, a round display 103, a jackpot symbol 104, and the like are displayed on the display screen 28. The round display 103 is an image showing how many rounds the jackpot round is, and in (4), it is shown to be the seventh round. The jackpot symbol 104 indicates which combination of the effect symbols 60 is the jackpot. In the present embodiment, the correct game in the jackpot game state is right-handed. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 displays a right-handed instruction image 105 consisting of an image showing the word "right-handed" and an arrow pointing to the right on the display screen 28 in the jackpot game production, so that the player during the jackpot game can see it. Encourage you to hit right.

After the special 1 jackpot game is completed, the game proceeds in A mode. (5) and (6) of FIG. 26 show an example of a game in A mode. (5) shows a state in which the three effect symbols 60 are changing in the notification effect in the A mode. During the A mode, a probabilistic time reduction state or a non-probability change time reduction state is set. The correct game in a time-saving state is right-handed. Therefore, as shown in (5), the pachinko machine 1 displays the right-handed instruction image 105 on the display screen 28 in several notification effects after the jackpot game is completed, so that the player at the transition of the game state Encourage you to hit right.

When the game ball passes through the first starting port 14 in the time-saving state, the pachinko machine 1 detects that the left-handed hit is being performed during the time-saving state. In this case, as shown in (6), the pachinko machine 1 displays a right-handed warning image 82 consisting of the words “! Right-handed!” And an image showing a right-pointing arrow on the display screen 28, and A. Encourage the player who is left-handed during the mode to return the launch of the game ball to right-handed. In (6), the right-handed instruction image 105 and the right-handed warning image 82 are displayed on the display screen 28, but the right-handed instruction image 105 is accompanied by the end of execution of several notification effects after the end of the jackpot game. If is also finished, only the right-handed warning image 82 is displayed.

Further, the jackpot game is a special 2 jackpot game, and when the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the special 2 jackpot game, the game proceeds in the B mode. In the B mode, a battle effect is performed, and if the battle effect is determined to be a special 2 jackpot and the battle effect is won, the special 2 jackpot game is executed. The B mode game progresses. If the player is determined to be a special 1 jackpot and loses the battle effect, the special 1 jackpot game is executed, and the A mode game proceeds after the special 1 jackpot game is completed. In addition, if the player wins the fall lottery, the defeat effect is executed, the B mode ends with the end of the probability change state, and then the "mode end" is performed, and the normal mode game proceeds. That is, when the victory effect is executed in the battle effect, the B mode which is most advantageous for the player continues, and when the defeat effect is executed in the battle effect, the B mode ends. 27 to 29 show an example of the game in the B mode.

FIG. 27 (7) shows a state in which the three effect symbols 60 are changing in the notification effect in the B mode. In the B mode, the probability variation time reduction state is set until the battle effect is started. Therefore, the correct game in B mode is right-handed. As shown in (7), the pachinko machine 1 displays the right-handed instruction image 105 on the display screen 28 in several notification effects after the jackpot game is completed, so that the pachinko machine 1 hits the player right at the transition of the game state. Encourage you to do.

Even in the B mode, when the game ball passes through the first starting port 14, the pachinko machine 1 detects that a left-handed hit is being made during the time saving state. In this case, as shown in (8), the pachinko machine 1 displays the right-handed warning image 82 on the display screen 28, and causes the player who is left-handed in the B mode to shoot the game ball to the right. Prompt to bring it back.

In the present embodiment, both the winning effect and the defeating effect constitute a reach state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28 (9), when the left symbol 61 and the right symbol 63 indicate the same number to form a reach state in the B mode notification effect, the subsequent notification effect is a victory effect and a defeat effect. Develops into one of. In the present embodiment, an image 83 is displayed, which is a big hit when it develops into a winning effect, and suggests that the B mode ends when it develops into a defeat effect. In both the victory effect and the defeat effect, the time saving state ends from the start of the notification effect, and the time saving state is set. When it develops into a winning effect, as shown in (10), the middle symbol 62 stops at the same number as the left symbol 61 and the right symbol 63, and the display screen 28 indicates that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. The combination of the effect symbols 60 is confirmed and displayed. In the case of developing into a defeat effect, when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, as shown in (11), the combination of the effect symbols 60 indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order is confirmed and displayed on the display screen 28. When the result of the jackpot determination is a special 1 jackpot, the combination of the effect symbols 60 indicating that the jackpot determination result is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the display screen 28, although not shown.

In the pachinko machine 1, the left-handed instruction is prohibited from the start to the end of the execution of the victory effect and the defeat effect, so that the left-handed instruction image 106 (see (14) in FIG. 30) described later is displayed. It is not displayed on the screen 28. Further, even if the right-handed hit is detected during the execution of the victory effect and the defeat effect, the left-handed warning is prohibited, so that the left-handed warning image 81 is not displayed on the display screen 28 as shown in FIG. 28. In this way, since the victory effect and the defeat effect pass in the same way halfway, the pachinko machine 1 can make the player interested in whether to win or lose in the battle effect.

In the present embodiment, when the right-handed hit is detected before the victory effect and the defeat effect are started and the right-handed warning image 82 is already displayed on the display screen 28, at the same time as the start of the victory effect and the defeat effect. The display of the right-handed warning image 82 is terminated. Further, if a right-handed hit is detected during the execution of the victory effect and the defeat effect, the right-handed warning image 82 corresponding to the detection of the right-handed hit is not displayed.

In the B mode, the notification effect by each variation pattern of "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" may be executed. FIG. 29 (12) shows an example of the notification effect by "reach fanning A". As shown in (12), when the notification effect by "reach fanning A" is started, the effect symbol 60 starts to fluctuate, then the left symbol 61 first stops, and the middle symbol 62 and the right symbol 63 change. continue. At this time, if the right symbol 63 stops at the same number as the left symbol 61, the reach state is configured. Therefore, the effect image 91 for emphasizing the left symbol 61 and the right symbol 63 is the stopped left symbol 61 and the left symbol 61. It is added around the right symbol 63 that is changing. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can make the player pay attention to which number the right symbol 63 stops. The same display is performed in the notification effect by "reach fanning B".

The notification effect by "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" is a notification effect that does not constitute a reach state. Therefore, as shown in (13), after that, the effect symbol 60 is confirmed and displayed in a combination indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. The effect image 91 is erased from the display screen 28 by the time when the result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and displayed in a combination indicating that the result is out of order.

During the execution of the notification effect by "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B", the probabilistic time saving state continues. In the present embodiment, right-handed notification during execution of the notification effect by such "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" is prohibited. Therefore, during the execution of the notification effect by the "reach fanning A" and the "reach fanning B", the right-handed instruction image 105 is not displayed on the display screen 28 even if the notification effect is several times immediately after the start of the B mode. When the right-handed instruction image 105 is displayed on the display screen 28 in the immediately preceding notification effect, the right-handed instruction image 105 is displayed on the display screen with the start of the notification effect by "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B". It is erased from 28. Further, even if a left-handed hit is detected during the execution of the notification effect by the "reach fan A" and the "reach fan B", the right-handed warning is prohibited, so that the right-handed warning image 82 is not displayed on the display screen. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 shares the appearance of the notification effect by "reach fan A" and "reach fan B" with the victory effect and the defeat effect until the reach state is established. As a result, the player's expectation can be maintained even in the notification effect of notifying the result of the determination of deviation.

In addition, in the B mode, when the notification effect by "reach fan A" and "reach fan B", the out-of-order effect other than the victory effect and the defeat effect, etc. are executed, the right-handed notification and the left-handed notification are not prohibited. Therefore, in the B mode, when the notification effect by "reach fan A" and "reach fan B", the off effect other than the victory effect and the defeat effect, etc. are executed, it depends on whether or not the time saving state is set. Therefore, right-handed notification and left-handed notification are appropriately performed. As described above, since the period during which the right-handed notification and the left-handed notification are prohibited in the B mode is limited, the progress of the game at the correct firing position is maintained.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the game in the special mode proceeds after the end of the special 2 big hit game. In the special mode, the actual gaming state is the normal state, but the notification effect is executed in the same manner as the victory effect and the defeat effect in the B mode. In this special mode, left-handed notification is mainly prohibited. Therefore, the appearance of the notification effect in the special mode is the same as that of FIGS. 28 (9) to (11). After the deviation determination result is notified in the notification effect in the special mode, the notification effect at the "mode end" shown in FIG. 30 (14) is executed several times, and then the normal mode is entered. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can smoothly lead to the game in the normal mode without confusing the player who thinks that the probability variation time saving state is naturally set after the end of the special 2 jackpot game. Further, since the left-handed instruction image 106 and the left-handed warning image 81 are not displayed in the notification effect in the normal mode, the game is normally performed without the player noticing that the actual game state is the normal state. You can switch to the mode.

In the present embodiment, since the prohibition of the left-handed notification is released after the special mode ends, the left-handed instruction image 106 is displayed on the display screen 28 at the "mode end" as shown in (14) of FIG. Will be done. If the judgment result of the special 2 big hit is notified during the special mode, the special 2 big hit game is executed after the notification effect is completed, and if the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game. After that, the game in B mode progresses. Further, when the determination result of the special 1 big hit is notified during the special mode, the special 1 big hit game is executed after the notification effect is completed, and then the game in the A mode proceeds.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, the probability variation time saving state is set after the jackpot ends. If you hit the fall lottery during the probable change time saving state, the probable change state will fall to the non-probable change state. If this probabilistic time-saving state is set to mean that the game ball has passed the specific area 17A during the special 2 jackpot game, which is a jackpot without a time-saving guarantee, the probable change state is changed by hitting the fall lottery during the probabilistic time-saving state. When the player falls into the non-probability state, the time saving state ends at the same time as the fall, and the normal state is set thereafter. In addition, when the probability variation time saving state is set after the end of the special 2 big hit game and the big hit determination determines that the jackpot is a big hit, the time saving state is also terminated. When the probability variation time saving state is set during such a special 2 jackpot game, when the notification effect based on a specific fluctuation pattern is executed, if there is a left-handed notification being executed, it is interrupted, and the notification effect is also executed. Even if a left-handed notification occurs during the process, the left-handed notification is not performed. That is, when the variation pattern of the notification effect to be executed is a specific variation pattern (S343: YES, S351: YES), both the right-handed notification and the left-handed notification are prohibited (S345, S352). In this case, it is not determined by the execution of the right-handed notification and the left-handed notification which of the specific fluctuation patterns the notification effect is executed. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can make the player interested in what the result of the notification effect will be, and can prevent the player from losing the interest in the game.

Special 2 The variation pattern of the notification effect executed when the probability variation time saving state is set during the big hit game is associated with the case where the result of the big hit judgment in the B mode table is a big hit, "Victory effect A" to " "Victory effect C" or "Defeat effect", or "Victory effect A" to "Victory effect C", "Defeat" determined based on the special mode table referred to when winning the fall lottery. When it is one of the "directing" (S351: YES), the left-handed notification is prohibited (S352). As a result, when the notification effect based on these specific fluctuation patterns is executed, if there is a left-handed notification being executed, it is interrupted, and even if a left-handed notification trigger occurs during the notification effect, the left-handed notification is notified. Is not done. The pachinko machine 1 executes a battle effect, which is a victory effect or a defeat effect, depending on whether it is a big hit or a fall. Since the left-handed notification is not performed in such a battle production, the player who sees that the battle production has started falls from the probable state to the non-probable state, whether it is notified that the battle production is a big hit. It is difficult to determine whether the notification has been made. Therefore, when the battle production is started, the player is interested in the production content with a strong desire that the result will be a winning production. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can keep the player feeling the expectation of notifying that the game is a big hit by the battle effect, and can prevent the player from losing the interest of the game.

In the pachinko machine 1, a non-time saving state is set when it is determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination in the B mode and when the fall lottery is won in the B mode. On the other hand, when the notification effect for notifying other results is executed in the B mode, the time saving state is maintained. As fluctuation patterns when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order in the B mode, each fluctuation pattern of "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" is provided. "Reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" are productions that fuel whether either "defeat production" or "victory production" is executed. The pachinko machine 1 prohibits right-handed notification that would normally be executed when the fluctuation patterns of "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" are determined (S343: YES) (S345). As a result, it is not possible to determine which of the "defeat effect", "victory effect", and "reach fan" effect is executed at the beginning of the notification effect. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 makes it impossible for each other to determine whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a miss, or whether the pachinko machine 1 has won the fall lottery, and keeps the player's expectation until the end of the notification effect. Can be done.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the probability change state is not set after the end of the special 2 jackpot, the time saving state is not set either, so the normal state is set after the end of the special 2 jackpot game.
In the pachinko machine 1, if the player normally fires the game ball during the special 2 big hit game, the game ball passes through the specific area 17A at a rate of about 100%, and about 100% after the special 2 big hit game is completed. The probability variation time reduction state is set at a rate of 100%. Therefore, even if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the player may intend to pass the game ball through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game. .. That is, the player may assume that the probability variation time saving state is naturally set after the end of the special 2 jackpot game. When the game ball does not pass through the specific area 17A during the special 2 big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 prohibits the left-handed notification when the notification effect is executed after the end of the special 2 big hit game (S318). As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can make it difficult for the player to determine that the non-time saving state is set. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can prevent the player from being confused by making it seem as if the probability variation time saving state is set, and can prevent the reduction of the sheath tumor of the game.

In the present embodiment, the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that acquires the first random number in S46 and S56 of FIG. 11 functions as the "acquisition means" of the present invention. The first random number corresponds to the "first information" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the jackpot determination in S125 of FIG. 14 functions as the "first determination means" of the present invention. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that executes the notification effect in S355 of FIG. 22 functions as the "variation effect execution means" of the present invention. In S179 of FIG. 16, the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that sets the jackpot game state flag to “ON” functions as the “first state generating means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that controls the probability change flag in S115 of FIG. 14, S175 of FIG. 16, and S273 and S278 of FIG. 19 functions as the "first setting means" of the present invention. The probabilistic state corresponds to the "high probability state" of the present invention. The non-probability state corresponds to the "low probability state" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the fall lottery in S112 of FIG. 14 functions as the "second determination means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that controls the time saving flag in S122 and S133 of FIG. 14, S175 and S192 of FIG. 16, and S268 and S281 of FIG. 19 functions as the "second setting means" of the present invention. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that starts executing the right-handed instruction in S298 of FIG. 20, starts executing the left-handed instruction in S302, starts executing the left-handed warning in S306, and starts executing the right-handed warning in S313, It functions as the "information notification means" of the present invention. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that determines the fluctuation pattern in S343 and S351 of FIG. 22 functions as the "determination means" of the present invention. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that prohibits left-handed notification in S318 of FIG. 21 and S352 of FIG. 22 and prohibits right-handed notification in S345 of FIG. 22 functions as the "prohibition means" of the present invention. It corresponds to the "first condition" of the present invention that the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game. It corresponds to the "second condition" of the present invention that the special 1 big hit or the special 2 big hit and the probability change state is set after the special 2 big hit game is completed. It corresponds to the "third condition" of the present invention that the probability variation time saving state is set after the end of the special 2 jackpot.

The left-handed warning image 81 and the left-handed instruction image 106 correspond to the "first specific information" of the present invention.
The notification effect corresponding to each variation pattern of the victory effect and the defeat effect corresponds to the "variation effect" of the "first specific type" of the present invention. The right-handed warning image 82 and the right-handed instruction image 105 correspond to the "second specific information" of the present invention. The notification effect corresponding to each variation pattern of "reach fan A" and "reach fan B" corresponds to the "variation effect" of the "second specific type" of the present invention.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, left-handed notification may not be prohibited for a part of the notification effect based on the variation pattern of the victory effect determined when the jackpot determination means determines that the special 2 jackpot is in the B mode. In this case, if the left-handed notification is executed during the battle production, the player is promised a special 2 jackpot, so that the pachinko machine 1 can improve the player's interest in the battle production.

The "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B" of the above-described embodiment are examples of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the effect of fanning whether or not the notification effect constitutes the reach state in the B mode. For this reason, instead of "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B", the player is asked whether or not the notification effect constitutes a reach state by a method different from "reach fanning A" and "reach fanning B". A variation pattern corresponding to an interesting notification effect may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the condition for entering the probabilistic state is that the game ball passes through the specific area 17A during the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the jackpot type determined when it is determined to be a jackpot by the jackpot determination is a predetermined jackpot type, the probability change state may be set after the jackpot game is completed. Further, regardless of which jackpot type is determined, the probability variation state may be set at a rate of 100% after the jackpot game is completed.

All elements described in claims, specifications and drawings (eg, display means, movable means, corresponding images, etc.) are physically single unless explicitly stated to consciously limit the number. The number may be plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, and are not particularly conscious of giving a special meaning. Therefore, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "first setting means" may be a single hardware or a software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements can be easily considered by those skilled in the art. Therefore, it is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification, etc., and therefore, the statement that they are clearly excluded in the claims, etc. It goes without saying that all of them are included in the scope of rights according to the present invention unless otherwise stated. Therefore, simply adopting a structural difference within that range for a game machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been evaded. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 Pachinko machine 41 Main board 51 CPU
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Claims (4)

An acquisition means for acquiring the first information in response to the game ball winning a prize at the starting port,
Based on the first information acquired by the acquisition means, the first determination means for executing the first determination for determining whether to cause the first state in which the game ball can be won in the large winning opening, and the first determination means.
A variable effect executing means for executing a variable effect that notifies the result of the first determination, and
According to the result of the first determination, the first state generating means for causing the first state and
The low probability state that the probability that the first state is determined to occur by the first determination is low, and the probability that the first state is determined to occur by the first determination is the low probability. The first setting means to set one of the high-probability states that is higher than the state,
When the high probability state is set by the first setting means, a second determination for determining whether to end the high probability state is executed based on the first information acquired by the acquisition means. Second judgment means and
A second setting means for setting either a time-saving state in which a second state in which a game ball can be awarded to the starting port is likely to occur, or a non-time-saving state in which the second state is less likely to occur than the time-saving state. ,
It is provided with an information notifying means for notifying specific information that can identify whether the time saving state is set by the second setting means.
The first setting means is
When the first condition is satisfied, the high probability state is set after the end of the first state.
When it is determined by the second determination that the high probability state is terminated, the low probability state is set.
The second setting means is
When the second condition is satisfied, after the end of the first state, the time saving state is set.
When the third condition is satisfied, when it is determined by the second determination to end the high probability state, and when it is determined by the first determination that the first state is to occur, the non-time saving Set the state,
A determination means for determining whether the variation effect executed by the variation effect execution means is a specific type of the variation effect, and
Further provided with a prohibition means for prohibiting notification by the information notification means when the determination means determines that the variation effect executed by the variation effect execution means is the specific type of the variation effect. A game machine characterized by that. When the non-time saving state is set, the information notifying means notifies the first specific information which is the specific information capable of identifying that the non-time saving state is set.
When the determination means determines that the variation effect executed by the variation effect executing means is the first specific type of the variation effect, the prohibition means is the first by the information notification means. (I) The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification of specific information is prohibited. When the time saving state is set, the information notifying means notifies the second specific information which is the specific information capable of identifying that the time saving state is set.
When the determining means determines that the variation effect executed by the variation effect executing means is the second variation effect of the specific type, the prohibition means is the first by the information notification means. (Ii) The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification of specific information is prohibited. The prohibiting means is characterized in that, when the second condition and the third condition are not satisfied, when the variation effect is executed by the variation effect executing means, the notification by the information notification means is prohibited. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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