JP6870853B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, generally, a determination process of whether or not a jackpot is a big hit is performed based on the entry of a ball into the first starting port (first entry opening), and the determination result is shown. 1 The special symbol (first identification symbol) is stopped and displayed after the variable display. In addition, a judgment process of whether or not the ball is a big hit is performed based on the ball entering the second starting port (second ball entry port) related to the electric chew, and the second special symbol (second identification symbol) indicating the determination result is displayed. It is displayed as a stop after a variable display. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot winning, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed.

For example, in Patent Document 1 below, after the jackpot game, the time is controlled to a shorter time state (second game state) in which it is easier to enter the electric chew than in the normal game state (first game state). In this time-saving state, the game ball frequently enters the electric chew, which is an advantageous game state in which the player aims for a big hit without reducing the number of balls held. However, this time saving state is the total of the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "first fluctuation number") and the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "second fluctuation number"). When the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions, the process ends.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-104146

By the way, as described in Patent Document 1, there are many gaming machines in which the total number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions as the end condition of the advantageous second gaming state (for example, the time saving state). Therefore, the player can grasp how much more the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol) must be changed to end the second game state. However, as the end condition of such a time saving state is one pattern, there is a possibility that it may lead to a decrease in interest. That is, under the conventional end condition of the time saving state, the player can roughly grasp the end time point of the time saving state, so that there is room for improvement in the improvement of the interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of providing a novel hobby.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A game control means capable of performing a hit determination as to whether it is a big hit or a small hit,
In a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The game control means
The identification symbol showing the result of the hit determination can be stopped and displayed via the variable display.
If the previous SL identification symbols are stopped and displayed in small win symbol indicating the small hit prize is capable of executing a small prize game,
It is possible to control the time saving state in which the game ball is easier to enter the specific entrance than in the non-time saving state.
It is possible to control the non-time saving state based on the establishment of the first special end condition in which the number of times determined as a small hit in the hit determination reaches the first specified number of times after being controlled in the time saving state.
Based on the establishment of the second special end condition, in which the number of times determined as a small hit in the hit determination reaches the second specified number of times, which is larger than the first specified number of times, after being controlled in the time-reduced state, the non-time-saving state is entered. Controllable and
The effect control means
The first transition suggestion effect can be executed when transitioning to the time saving state in which the first special end condition is set.
It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a second shift suggestion effect different from the first shift suggestion effect when shifting to the time saving state in which the second special end condition is set.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel hobby.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows in detail the 1st prize winning apparatus and the like provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the display which is included in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the game machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of the RAM provided in the main control board. It is a figure explaining the detail of the RAM provided in the sub-control board. (A) is a hit type determination table according to special figure 1, and (B) is a hit type determination table according to special figure 2. It is a table showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol, the number of time reduction fluctuations, and the number of time reduction small hits. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol hit determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. (A) is a normal fluctuation pattern determination table, (B) is a first special fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is a second special fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. This is a specific table of start winning commands. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a setting reset process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of mode status change processing. It is a flowchart of a look-ahead effect determination process. It is a flowchart of a special game production selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the variation production end processing. It is a figure which shows the background image in each effect mode. It is a figure which shows the flow of an effect at the time of entering a rush mode. It is a figure which shows the case where the battle defeat effect, the battle victory effect, or the crisis avoidance effect is executed after the special battle effect. It is a figure which shows the flow of the production when the character introduction production is executed. It is a figure which shows the flow of the production when it enters the super rush mode. It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on 2nd form. This is a jackpot determination table according to the second form. It is a table which shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol which concerns on the 2nd form, the number of time reduction fluctuations, and the number of time reduction small hits. In the second form, (A) is a normal variation pattern determination table, (B) is a third special variation pattern determination table, and (C) is a fourth special variation pattern determination table. This is a table showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol, the number of time reduction fluctuations, and the number of time reduction small hits according to the modified example.

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

On the game board 2, a game area 3 into which the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down is formed so as to be surrounded by the rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5). Further, in the game area 3, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected.

An image display device 7 (an example of effect means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, decorative symbols (effect symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R that are synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later, are displayed in a variable manner. There is a display area. The decorative symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left decorative symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle decorative symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right decorative symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each decorative symbol is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of decorative symbol combination is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result.

The image display device 7 includes a decorative symbol variation effect using the above-mentioned decorative pattern (also referred to as "effect symbol variation effect" or simply "variation effect"), a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, and a jackpot effect. A demonstration effect for waiting for customers is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the decorative pattern variation effect, in addition to decorative patterns such as numbers, effect images other than decorative patterns such as background images and character images are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9A according to the storage number of the first special figure hold described later and a storage number of the second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9B according to the above. By displaying the effect hold image, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 3) described later will be displayed. 2 It is possible to show the player the number of stored special figures in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. At the lower part of the center decoration body 10, a stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed. Further, on the left portion of the center decoration body 10, a warp portion 12 is provided so that the game ball flows in from the entrance and the game ball flows out from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, above the center decorative body 10, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like, and a decorative movable body (board movable body) 15 that can be displaced in front of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 are arranged. There is. The decorative movable body 15 can be moved from the origin position, which is almost invisible from the front, to the drive position appearing in front of the center of the display screen 7a.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 including a first starting port (corresponding to the first ball entry port) 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. .. The first starting opening 20 is also referred to as a first starting winning opening or a fixed entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, on the upper right side of the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 provided with a second starting port (corresponding to a second ball entry port) 21 is provided. The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening or a variable ball entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening / closing member) 23 that can rotate left and right, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter the ball. If the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when the movable member 23 is open, the second starting port 21 is completely unable to enter the ball when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible.

Further, on the right side of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, the first large winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning device) provided with the first large winning opening (other special winning opening) 30 is provided. Means) 31 is provided. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (another special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 opens / closes back and forth, and is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the first prize-winning device 31, a specific region (V region) 39 and a non-specific region 70 through which a game ball passing through the first prize-winning opening 30 can pass. Is formed. In the first large winning device 31, a first large winning opening sensor 30a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the first large winning opening 30 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 70 is arranged. Further, the first prize-winning device 31 has a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the first prize-winning opening 30 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution member 71 that drives the distribution member 71. It includes a member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4). The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passage allowable state) of distributing the game ball to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and the game ball is released when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. It takes a second state (passage blocking state) of allocating to the non-specific area 70.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the distribution member 71 is in a passage allowable state that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state, the game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the specific area 39 triggers the transition to the high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operation port. The second prize-winning device 36, which will be described later, is not provided with a specific area as a probability variation operation port. That is, only a non-specific area is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a second large winning opening (corresponding to a special winning opening) 35 is provided below the first large winning opening 30 (lower right of the center decoration body 10) in the game area 3. Two major winning devices (second special variable winning device, special winning means) 36 are provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (corresponding to a special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 opens / closes back and forth, and is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a gate (passing area) 28 through which the game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3 and above the electric chew 22. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (winning random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 3, an out port 16 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

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

A first starting port 20 and an out port 16 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player aims to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. No gate is arranged on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is not released when hitting left.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a first big prize device 31, a second big prize device 36, and an out port 16 are provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can pass through the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first winning opening 30 (passing through the specific area 39), and the first. It is possible to aim for a prize in the two major winning openings 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, indicators 40 are arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 2. On the display 40, the first special symbol display 41a for variably displaying the first special symbol, the second special symbol display 41b for variably displaying the second special symbol, and the ordinary symbol (auxiliary symbol) are variably displayed. A normal symbol display 42 is included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol (first identification symbol, special symbol 1) and the second special symbol (second identification symbol, special symbol 2) may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (identification symbol). Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, a jackpot game (No. 1) in which the first jackpot 30 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. 2 special games) will be held. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the second large winning opening 35 is opened with an open pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. A small hit game (first special game) is performed. In this embodiment, only the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the case of a big hit game, and only the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the case of a small hit game. That is, the first big winning opening 30 is a dedicated attacker by the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 35 is a dedicated attacker by the small hit game. As a modification, even in the case of a big hit game, the second big winning opening 35 may be opened. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game or the small hit game in this embodiment will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpot symbols described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left, 1 and 2. , The 5th and 6th LEDs are lit to display the jackpot symbol. In addition, when a small hit (small hit symbol described later) is won, the small hit symbol in which the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left are lit is displayed, such as "●●●● ○○ ●●". If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the variation display mode is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode is that the LED lights up. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (displayed in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values (judgment information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning are special. It is temporarily stored in the holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special drawing holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special drawing holding (holding of the special drawing 1), and the second starting opening 21 If the prize is won, it is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (see FIG. 4) as the second special figure hold (hold of special figure 2). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value (upper limit storage number) in this embodiment is four each.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a medium or special game (big hit game or small hit game), the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. ..

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, each of the special figure hold indicators 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure hold is displayed by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Note that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are alternately lit. The variation display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is normally sent to the normal figure hold storage unit 86 (see FIG. 4). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to the predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit 99 together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub control unit 99 includes at least a sub control board 90, and can control a game effect using the effect means (image display device 7, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, decorative movable body 15, etc.). All you need is.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 155. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and so on. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of four storage areas corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations. As shown in FIG. 6C, each storage area is divided into four storage areas. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number, which will be described later, an area for storing a hit type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 70a and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

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

Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, the second special winning opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second special winning device 36.

Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general. Figure Hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

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

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

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the RAM 94 can store the first start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on the winning of the first starting port 20. The second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b capable of storing the second start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on the winning of the second starting opening 21, the first special symbol, and the first special symbol. The variable effect storage unit (0th storage area) 95c common to the two special symbols is provided. As shown in FIG. 7B, the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Consists of. Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations. ) Consists of.

As shown in FIG. 7D, each storage area is divided into a plurality of storage areas including a start winning command storage area. The start winning command storage area is a storage area for storing the start winning command. The variable effect storage unit 95c also includes a similar storage area.

As shown in FIG. 5, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on a command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including decorative patterns), background images, and the like. Image data of is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

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

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15, and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button (not shown) has been pressed. When the select button is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90.

Note that FIGS. 4 and 5 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, except for the main control board 80, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 4 or 5 may be configured as one board, and one board shown in FIGS. 4 or 5 may be configured as a plurality of boards. Is also good.

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery), there are "big hits", "small hits", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "small hit", "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. In this embodiment, the "small hit symbol" is not stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When the jackpot is won, a "big hit game" is executed in which the jackpot (first jackpot 30) is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (the type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. When a small hit is won, a "small hit game" is executed in which the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened in a predetermined opening pattern.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B. As shown in FIG. 8, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. It is a specific jackpot and a normal jackpot. The specific jackpot is also called "V long jackpot", and the normal jackpot is also called "V short jackpot". The "V long jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the opening / closing member 32 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The "V short jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the opening / closing member 32 in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game.

More specifically, the "V long jackpot" or the "V short jackpot" is a jackpot that opens the first jackpot 30 from 1R to 15R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. That is, the total number of rounds of this jackpot is 15R. If the "V short jackpot" is won by the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and the "V long jackpot" is displayed by the lottery of special figure 1. "," Special figure 1_big hit symbol B "is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. On the other hand, when the "V long jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. However, in this embodiment, the lottery shown in Special Figure 2 does not result in a "V short jackpot".

In the V short jackpot, in all rounds, the opening timing of the first winning opening 30 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (from the second state (see FIG. 2B)) to the first state (see FIG. 2A). ), It is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. On the other hand, in the V-long jackpot, in 14R and 16R, the opening timing of the first winning opening 30 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state (see FIG. 2B)) to the first state (FIG. 2 (A)). ), The game ball that has won the first large winning opening 30 can easily pass through the specific area 39 in relation to the timing).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V-long jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, so that the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

When it is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game, it is controlled to a time saving state (second game state) described later. When controlled to the time saving state, the number of time saving fluctuations is set to 100 as shown in FIG. The time saving fluctuation number is the upper limit number of times (the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the first) that the variation display of the special symbol is executed from the time when the time saving state is controlled to the time when the time saving state is controlled (the first gaming state). 2 The total number of fluctuations with the number of fluctuations of the special symbol). If the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed while the time saving state is controlled, the time saving state ends. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the normal probability state, it is controlled to the non-time saving state, and the number of time saving fluctuations is set to 0.

As shown in FIG. 8 (A), the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is 50% for V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and 50% for V short jackpot (normal jackpot). .. On the other hand, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is 100% for the V long jackpot (specific jackpot). In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is won in the second starting port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (lottery in Special Figure 1) in which the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The jackpot lottery (lottery of special figure 2) is set to be more advantageous for the player.

In addition, the small hit game includes a small hit opening game that opens the second large winning opening 35, an opening before the small hit opening game starts (interval before opening), and an ending after the small hit opening game ends. Includes post-closure interval). In this embodiment, when a small hit is won as a result of the lottery of Special Figure 2, a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once is executed. As shown in FIG. 8B, the opening time for opening the second large winning opening 35 by executing the small hit game is set as short as 1.6 seconds. However, the player can win the prize ball by making the game ball win the second prize opening 35 during this period. It should be noted that the big winning opening may be opened a plurality of times during one round of the big hit game or during the small hit game.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not the jackpot is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "winning type random number". As shown in FIG. 10A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which the production symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include ordinary symbol random numbers (winning random numbers) shown in FIG. 10B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 255.

4. Description of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 11A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 12A). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as a special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state ( (See FIG. 11 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 4 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 11 (D)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 13). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 13). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V-long jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base if the passage to the specific area 39 is made during the jackpot game. It is in a state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". When controlled to the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy fluctuation number (ST number) is set to 100 times as shown in FIG. The high probability fluctuation count is the upper limit number of times that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is executed from the control to the high probability state to the control to the non-high probability state (the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). The total number of fluctuations with the number of fluctuations in If the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed while the probability is controlled to the high probability state, the high probability state ends.

In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V-short jackpot is a normal probability state (although it is not abbreviated) as described above, unless the specific area 39 is passed during the jackpot game. It is a non-high probability state (that is, a low probability state), a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state (normal gaming state)".

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. That is, it is in a normal gaming state. In addition, the state in which the jackpot game is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting the right side. This is because the electric support control makes it easier for the electric chew 22 to be opened as compared with the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a low probability low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get a lot of starting prizes rather than hitting right.

By the way, in this embodiment, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, it is set to win a small hit with a relatively high probability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), it is possible to win a small hit with a probability of about half. Therefore, when the time is controlled to be shortened (high base state), the lottery of the special figure 2 is frequently executed, so that a relatively large number of small hits can be won. Therefore, as long as the player is hitting to the right, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 (see FIG. 1) can win a relatively large number of prizes in the second large winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game. As a result, in spite of the time saving state, it becomes a game state (so-called small hit rush state) in which many prize balls can be obtained by the small hit game.

Here, in the present embodiment, as the end condition of the time reduction state, the following special end condition is provided in addition to the normal end condition in which the number of time reduction fluctuations reaches 100 (upper limit number) as described above. That is, the end condition is that after being controlled to the time saving state (high base state), the number of times the small hit game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times (50 times or 100 times in this embodiment). In other words, after being controlled to the time saving state, when the small hit game is executed a predetermined number of times by winning the small hit based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the state shifts to the non-time saving state. The reason for setting such a special termination condition is as follows.

In the conventional gaming machine, almost only the normal end condition is provided as the end condition of the time saving state. Therefore, as the number of time reduction fluctuations approaches a predetermined upper limit number, the player plays while grasping the end of the time reduction state. That is, it is possible to roughly grasp the timing of transition from the advantageous time saving state to the disadvantageous non-time saving state. As a result, there was a risk that the sense of urgency would be lost by the end of the time saving state.

Therefore, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a special termination condition. As a result, the time saving state will not end unless the small hit game is executed a specified number of times. As a result, it is possible for the player to make it difficult to grasp the end time point of the time saving state. Therefore, as the number of executions of the small hit game approaches the predetermined number of times in the time saving state, the player expects not to win the small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2. That is, even if it is not a big hit, it is possible to provide a more tense game by increasing interest in the lottery result of Special Figure 2.

However, in the time saving state of this embodiment, the player is in a small hit rush state in which many prize balls can be obtained by the small hit game, so that the player wants to execute many small hit games. That is, as the number of executions of the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as "the number of small hit games") after being controlled in the time saving state increases, the number of prize balls to be acquired increases, but the special end condition is approached. From the above, it is possible to provide the player with a novel hobby of expecting that the number of small hit games does not reach the specified number of times while increasing the prize balls by increasing the number of small hit games.

In this embodiment, the special end condition is different depending on the type of the winning special symbol. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, when "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is stopped and displayed and passes through V, a special end condition (first special end condition) is set in which the number of time saving small hits is 50 times. Will be done. On the other hand, when "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" is stopped and displayed and passes through V, a special end condition (second special end condition) is set in which the number of time saving small hits is 100 times. The number of time-saving small hits is the maximum number of times a small-hit game is executed based on a small-hit winning by a special symbol lottery from the time when the time-saving state is controlled to the time when the time-saving state is controlled. The time saving state ends when the normal end condition or the special end condition is satisfied, whichever comes first. Further, when "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A" is stopped and displayed, it is almost impossible to pass through V, so that it is controlled to be in a non-time saving state. That is, neither the normal termination condition nor the special termination condition is set.

The flow of the game in this embodiment will be described above. In the present embodiment, in the normal game state, the game ball is entered into the first starting port 20 by hitting the left side, and the winning of the big hit is aimed at by the lottery of the special figure 1. As a result, if a jackpot is won in the lottery shown in Special Figure 1, there is a 50% chance of winning a V short jackpot and a remaining 50% chance of winning a V long jackpot. In the case of a V short jackpot, it is almost impossible to pass through V. In this case, after the jackpot game, the game is controlled to the normal game state again. On the other hand, in the case of a V long jackpot, it is possible to pass through V. In this case, it is controlled to a high accuracy and high base state after the big hit game. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, a normal end condition in which the number of time reduction fluctuations is 100 times and a special end condition in which the number of time reduction small hits is 50 times are set. Further, the high probability fluctuation number is set to 100 times.

In the high-accuracy high-base state controlled based on this first hit (V long jackpot by the lottery of special figure 1), the game ball is put into the electric chew 22 by right-handed hit, and the lottery of special figure 2 is used to hit the jackpot. Aim to win. At this time, in the lottery of the special figure 2, since the small hit can be won with a probability of 50%, the small hit game is frequently executed. As a result, the second prize opening 35 is frequently opened, and it is possible to aim for a big hit while winning many prize balls. However, when the number of small hit games reaches 50 times or the number of time reduction fluctuations reaches 100 times, the normal game state is entered. Therefore, as described above, the player can enjoy the small hit rush state within the range where the number of small hit games does not reach 50 times.

Here, a case where the special end condition is satisfied (the number of small hit games reaches 50 times) before the normal end condition is satisfied will be described. In this case, the number of time-saving fluctuations has not yet reached 100, and the number of high-probability fluctuations has not yet reached 100. Therefore, it remains in a high probability state. However, since the special termination condition is satisfied, the state shifts from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. Therefore, it becomes a high-probability non-time saving state (high probability state, non-time saving state, and low base state). Therefore, since the electric chew 22 is hardly opened, the right-handed to the left-handed is switched. When the special end condition is satisfied in this way, the time saving state (high base state) ends, but the high probability state remains, so the big hit is won by the lottery of Special Figure 1 until the number of high probability fluctuations reaches 100 times. I will aim. After that, when the number of high-probability fluctuations reaches 100, the player shifts to the normal probability state, so that the player plays the game in the normal game state.

On the other hand, a case where a big hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the high accuracy and high base state will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9, the normal end condition is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state again after the big hit game, and the number of time reduction fluctuations is 100 times, and the special end condition where the number of time reduction small hits is 100 times. Conditions are set. Further, the high probability fluctuation number is set to 100 times. That is, the number of time reduction fluctuations, the number of time reduction small hits, and the number of high probability fluctuations are all set to the same 100 times. Therefore, the special termination condition is not satisfied before the normal termination condition is satisfied. In short, the timing at which the time saving state ends and the timing at which the high probability state ends are the same. In this way, the player can enjoy the small hit rush state without worrying about the number of small hit games in the high accuracy and high base state where the so-called ST number is 100 times.

5. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a special figure variation (variation display of a special symbol) based on the start prize by using the start prize command specified based on the judgment information (random number value such as a big hit random number) acquired by the start prize. It is a production that suggests the degree of expectation of winning the starting prize before the winning / failing judgment immediately before the start of.

As shown in FIG. 14, the start winning command generated in this embodiment includes information on whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Further, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start port information as to which start port of the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 has won a prize. It is sufficient that the start winning command includes the winning / failing information, and what kind of information is included in the starting winning command can be changed as appropriate in addition to the winning / failing information.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 34. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 15 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 10 are added by 1 and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. When all random numbers are used as hardware random numbers, software does not need to update the random numbers. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

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

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data. In this embodiment, the prize ball at the time of detection of the first start port sensor 20a is three balls, the prize ball at the time of detection of the second start port sensor 21a is two balls, and the prize ball at the time of detection of the first large prize opening sensor 30a. Is 15 balls, the prize balls at the time of detection of the second big prize opening sensor 35a are 11 balls (the number of prize balls based on the prize to the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game), and the normal winning opening sensor 27a The prize balls at the time of detection are 7 balls. The number of prize balls at the time of detection by each sensor can be changed as appropriate.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, in the update processing of various random number counter values shown in FIG. 10, after the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (S005) are completed, the next main side It is performed both with the timer interrupt processing (the period until the timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), the special operation process (S106), and the specific area sensor detection process (S107), which will be described later, are executed. After that, other processing (S108) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S108), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 15), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), it passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 10A is acquired), and the acquired random number value is used as the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified according to the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random number value group stored in step S206. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535", the command "E2H03H" is specified as the second starting winning command according to the location of the second starting opening in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. The command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 01H)).

The classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11 (A)). Specifically, when the jackpot random number value is 1 to 210 in the normal probability state, or when the jackpot random number is 1 to 660 in the high probability state, it is determined as a jackpot. The second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) indicating that the information is the jackpot winning information scheduled to be determined as the jackpot winning is specified. Further, when the jackpot random number value acquired by winning the second starting port 21 is 32767 to 65535, it is determined to be a small hit, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is determined to be a small hit winning). The second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 03H) indicating (which is the scheduled small hit winning information) is specified. In addition, if the jackpot random number is other than the above, it is determined to be a loss, so the second start winning command (lower) indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information to be determined to be a loss). The value of the command is 02H).

In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is information that specifies the type of command (being a start winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating the type of start port (whether the first start port 20 is won or the second start port 21 is won). The hexadecimal two-digit lower command is the pass / fail information. The rule for generating such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). If the game ball does not win in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process ends, but if the game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 10A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a according to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified according to the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random number value group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535", the command "E1H02H" is specified as the first starting winning command according to the location of the first starting opening in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. The identified first start winning command contains winning / failing information.

Similar to the case of the second start winning command described above, the classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11A). Specifically, when the jackpot random number value is 1 to 210 in the normal probability state, or when the jackpot random number is 1 to 660 in the high probability state, it is determined as a jackpot. The first start winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) indicating that the information is the jackpot winning information scheduled to be determined as the jackpot winning is specified. If the jackpot random number is other than the above, it is determined to be a loss, so the first start winning command (lower command) indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information to be determined to be a loss). The value of is 02H) is specified.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the gate passing process (S202), the value of the counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal symbol holdings provided in the RAM 84). ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H, see FIG. 10B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. It is stored in the storage area according to the current number of reserved balls.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) after sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 16). As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 11 (C). Judge whether it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "lost", the data corresponding to the "normal figure lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal hit symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 11 (D), if the game state is a time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1 second, which is normal. Select a normal symbol variation pattern with a symbol stop time of 0.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 4 seconds and the stop time of the normal symbol is 0.5 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a command for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the sub-control board 90 is set with the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414) to end this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 13) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 13) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 20 after the normal operation processing (S105) (see FIG. 16). In the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and the "special operation status" is divided into each of these stages. 1,2,3,4,5 ”are assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), the special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901). , S903), special symbol change processing (S904), and if "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S901 and S903, YES for S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S901, S903, S905, YES for S907), special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S901, S903, S905, and S907 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1001). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1007). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the number of random number counter values has already been reached. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013), if so (YES in S1013), the process is completed, and if not (S1013). NO), perform standby screen setting processing (S1014). In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1001 (NO in S1001), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ), The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1005). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on the fluctuation time and the stop time) are included.

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

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1001). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1008) are based on FIG. 22 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the RAM 84. Read the counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the RAM 84 is stored. read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 11 (A)) is set (S1102). At this time, the jackpot determination table corresponding to the normal probability state or the jackpot determination table corresponding to the high probability state is set. Next, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot according to the set jackpot determination table (S1103). That is, in the normal probability state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of the jackpot determination values "1" to "210" (see FIG. 11 (A)), and even in the high probability state. For example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of "1" to "660" (see FIG. 11 (A)). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned on (S1104), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and FIG. 8 (A) or FIG. The jackpot type is determined according to the hit type determination table shown in 8 (B) (S1105). After determining the jackpot type (S1105), a special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 with special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8 (A) or FIG. 8 (B)) according to the jackpot type (type of jackpot symbol). Set to (S1106) to finish the process.

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "32767" to "655535" (FIG. 11 (A)). (Refer to the column of special figure 2). In the lottery of Special Figure 1, no small hit is won, and the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/2. However, the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is not limited to about 1/2, but as described above, in the sense of creating a small hit rush state, it is preferable to set the probability to be greater than 1/10. ..

If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and the small hit type is selected. Judgment (S1109). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, since only one type of small hit (small hit symbol) is provided, the process of step S1109 may be omitted. On the other hand, as a modification, a plurality of types of small hits having different opening patterns may be provided. After determining the small hit type (S1109), special symbol stop symbol data (special figure 2_small hit symbol a (see FIG. 8B)) corresponding to the small hit type (small hit symbol type) is provided in the RAM 84. The process is completed by setting it in the special figure type buffer (S1110). In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103) and it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "loss", so set the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the lost symbol in the special symbol type buffer. (S1111), this process is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1003) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1009) have the same processing flow. This will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 26. Here, in the present embodiment, it is shown in FIG. 12B that the number of times the small hit game is executed after being controlled to the time saving state after the big hit game becomes a predetermined number of times (49 times in the present embodiment) or more. It is characterized in that a special fluctuation pattern is selected based on the first special fluctuation pattern determination table (second determination criterion). This is to enable a special effect called a special battle effect (see FIG. 50), which will be described later, to be executed in a situation where the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed once. Further, in this embodiment, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (the total number of fluctuations of only the special figure 1 and the total number of fluctuations of the special figure 2) from the time when the time-saving state is changed to the non-time-saving state, hereinafter simply "the total number of fluctuations". It is characterized in that a special fluctuation pattern is selected based on the second special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (C) until the specific number of times (also referred to as "4 times in this embodiment") is reached. This can be set to the character introduction mode, which will be described later, and a special effect called character introduction effect (see FIG. 51) can be executed only in the situation where the number of changes of the special symbol is within 4 times after shifting to the non-time saving state. To make it. The detailed reason for selecting the above-mentioned special fluctuation pattern will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (whether or not the time reduction state is present) (S1301). ). If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the non-time saving 4 fluctuation range flag is ON (S1302). The non-time saving 4 fluctuation within flag is a flag indicating that the number of fluctuations (total number of fluctuations) of the special symbol is within 4 times from the time when the state shifts to the non-time saving state. If the non-time saving 4 fluctuation flag is not ON (NO in S1302), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1303).

In step S1303, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1303), the normal jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the normal fluctuation pattern determination table (normal determination criterion) shown in FIG. 12A) is in the non-time saving state and the jackpot. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) according to (corresponding part) (S1304). As shown in FIG. 12A, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time and the stop time are also determined. Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for big hit winning) is higher than the normal reach. Has been done. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

Further, in step S1303, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1303), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1305). If it is ON (YES in S1305), according to the normal small hit table in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the special figure 2 in the normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A)). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1306).

Further, in step S1305, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1305), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1307). As shown in FIG. 11B, the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "11" in the time saving state and "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. That is, the non-time saving state is more likely to reach the time of loss than the time saving state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1307), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A) during the non-time saving state. Of these, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the non-time saving state and the portion corresponding to the loss with reach (S1308).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1307), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the normal fluctuation pattern determination shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss without reach in the table (S1309).

Further, in step S1302, if the non-time saving 4 fluctuation within flag is ON (YES in S1302), the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is within 4 times from the time of transition to the non-time saving state, which is shown in FIG. 24. Proceed to step S1310. In this case, as shown in FIG. 24, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1310), it corresponds to the jackpot in the second special fluctuation pattern determination table (special determination criterion) shown in FIG. 12 (C). According to the part, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1311). Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P51 and P54 having a fluctuation time of 10000 ms and a stop time of 500 ms are selected.

Further, in step S1312, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1312), it is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the portion corresponding to the small hit in the third special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (C). Select the fluctuation pattern (S1313). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P55 having a fluctuation time of 10000 ms and a stop time of 3000 ms is selected.

Further, in step S1314, if the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1314), the fluctuation pattern is according to the portion corresponding to the reach loss in the third special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (C). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1315). Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P52 and P57 having a fluctuation time of 10000 ms and a stop time of 3000 ms are selected.

Further, in step S1314, if the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1314), the fluctuation pattern is according to the part corresponding to the loss without reach in the third special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (C). Select a variation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1316). Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P53 and P58 having a fluctuation time of 10000 ms and a stop time of 3000 ms are selected.

As described above, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol from the time of transition to the non-time saving state is 4 times or less, the fluctuation time is constant at 10000 ms, and the stop time is constant at 3000 ms except when the jackpot is won. The pattern is selected (see FIG. 12C). This is for executing the character introduction effect (see FIG. 51 (B)) and the enlarged character introduction effect (see FIG. 51 (D)), as will be described later.

Further, in step S1301 shown in FIG. 23, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1301), the time saving state is set, and the process proceeds to step S1317 shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the execution flag for 49 times per time reduction is ON (S1317). The time-saving small hit 49 times execution flag is a flag indicating that the number of small hit games has reached 49 times from the time when the time-saving state is entered after the big hit game based on the winning of the special figure 1_big hit symbol B. That is, it is a flag for indicating whether or not the situation is such that the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed once remaining. If the execution flag for 49 times of time reduction and small hit is not ON (NO in S1317), then it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1318).

In step S1318, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1318), it corresponds to the time saving state and the jackpot in the normal jackpot table (normal fluctuation pattern determination table (first determination criterion) shown in FIG. 12 (A)) in the time saving state. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1319). On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1318), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1320). If it is ON (YES in S1320), the fluctuation pattern is according to the normal small hit table in the time saving state (the part of the normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A) corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in special figure 2). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1321).

Further, in step S1320, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1320), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (S1322). When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1322), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A) shows the normal reach loss table during the time saving state. Of these, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1323).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1322), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Of these, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value according to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the loss without reach in Special Figure 2 (S1324).

Further, in step S1317 shown in FIG. 25, if the 49 times execution flag for the time saving small hit is ON (YES in S1317), the small hit is started from the time when the time saving state is entered after the big hit game based on the winning of the special figure 1_big hit symbol B. The number of games has reached 49, and the process proceeds to step S1325 shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1325), the fluctuation pattern is according to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12B. The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1326). Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P41 and P44 have a fluctuation time of 50,000 ms and a stop time of 500 ms.
Is selected.

Further, in step S1327, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1327), it is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the portion corresponding to the small hit in the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B). Select the variation pattern (S1328). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P45 having a fluctuation time of 50,000 ms and a stop time of 5,000 ms is selected.

Further, in step S1329, if the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1329), the fluctuation pattern is according to the portion corresponding to the reach loss in the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1330). Specifically, in the case of the lottery shown in FIG. 1, the fluctuation pattern P42 having a fluctuation time of 40,000 ms and a stop time of 500 ms is selected. On the other hand, in the case of the lottery shown in FIG. 2, the fluctuation pattern P46 having a fluctuation time of 50,000 ms and a stop time of 500 ms is selected regardless of the presence or absence of reach.

Further, in step S1329, if the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1329), the fluctuation pattern is according to the part corresponding to the loss without reach in the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B). Select a variation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1331). Specifically, in the case of the lottery of Special Figure 1, the fluctuation pattern P43 having a fluctuation time of 5000 ms and a stop time of 500 ms is selected, and in the case of the lottery of Special Figure 2, the fluctuation time is 50,000 ms and the stop time is 500 ms. The variation pattern P46 is selected.

As described above, in the situation where the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed once, the fluctuation time is set to a long time of 50,000 ms regardless of the lottery result of the special figure 2 (FIG. 12 (B). )reference). This is to execute a special battle effect described later (see FIG. 50 (A)). Further, in a situation where the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed once, the stop time is set to a relatively long time of 5000 ms only when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a small hit. (See FIG. 12 (B)). This is to execute the character introduction rush effect described later when the control to the time saving state is completed (see FIG. 50C).

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 23, the selected variation pattern is set (S1332), and the present process is completed. The variation pattern information set in step S1332 is included in the special figure 2 variation start command set in step S1006 in the special symbol standby process (S902) or the special figure 1 variation start command set in step S1012.

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol change process (S904), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 12). (See (A) to (C)) is determined (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1504), this Finish the process.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol (see FIGS. 12A to 12C) has elapsed (see FIGS. 12A to 12C). S1601). If the stop time of the special symbol has not elapsed in step S1601 (NO in S1601), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), the game state management process described later is performed (S1602).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), set the special operation status to "4" (S1604). Then, the setting reset process (S1605) described later is performed. By this setting reset process (S1605), it is controlled to the non-time saving state (low base state) during the execution of the jackpot game. The low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric chew 22, and the base up based on the operation of the large winning device is not taken into consideration. Absent.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening command indicating the start of execution of the jackpot game (S1606) in order to start the jackpot game, and starts the opening of the jackpot game (S1607). Following step S1607, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8A or FIG. 8B for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1608). At this time, the value of the jackpot opening counter that counts the number of times the jackpot opening (first jackpot 30) is opened during the jackpot game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. The opening pattern set (data set according to the opening pattern) may be performed for each round. After setting the opening pattern in step S1608, the process proceeds to step S1615.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1609). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1609), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1610). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the time saving flag and the probability change flag are ON. After that, in order to start the small hit game, an opening command indicating the start of execution of the small hit game is set (S1611), and the opening of the small hit game is started (S1612).

Following step S1612, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8B for details) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S1613). At this time, the value of the large winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small hit symbol. After setting the opening pattern in step S1613, the process proceeds to step S1615.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1609 (NO in S1609), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1614). Then, the process proceeds to step S1615.

In step S1615, the game state specification command including the set game state information and the like is set, and this process is completed. The game state information and the like set at this time include information on whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, information on whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, information on the value of the time reduction counter, information on the value of the probability variation counter, and time reduction small hit. Information on whether or not the 49-time execution flag is ON, information on the value of the time-saving small hit counter, information on whether or not the non-time-saving 4 fluctuation within flag is ON, and information on the value of the non-time-saving 4 fluctuation within counter.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state management process (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S1701). The probability change flag is a flag indicating that the state is controlled to a high probability state. If the probability change flag is ON (YES in S1701), the value of the probability change counter is subtracted by "1" (S1702). The probability variation counter is for counting the number of fluctuations (total number of fluctuations) of the special symbol from the time of transition to the high probability state. As will be described later, when shifting to the high probability state after the jackpot game, the value of the probability variation counter is set to "100" (see the number of high probability fluctuations in FIG. 9). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0" (S1703). If it is "0" (YES in S1703), the probability change flag is turned off (S1704) and the process proceeds to step S1705 in order to shift to the normal probability state. On the other hand, if the probability change flag is not ON in step S1701 or the value of the probability change counter is not "0" in step S1703, the process immediately proceeds to step S1705.

In step S1705, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S1705), the value of the time reduction counter is subtracted by "1" (S1706). The time reduction counter is for counting the number of fluctuations (total number of fluctuations) of the special symbol from the time of transition to the time reduction state. As will be described later, when shifting to the time saving state after the jackpot game, "100" is set in the value of the time saving counter (see the number of times of time saving fluctuation in FIG. 9). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1707). If it is "0" (YES in S1707), the time saving flag is turned off in order to shift to the non-time saving state (S1708). Then, the non-time saving 4 fluctuation within flag is turned ON (S1709). Further, "4" is set to the value of the counter within the non-time saving 4 fluctuation (S1710), and this processing is completed. The non-time reduction 4 fluctuation range counter is for counting the number of fluctuations (total number of fluctuations) of the special symbol from the time of transition to the non-time reduction state. On the other hand, if the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" in step S1707, this process is immediately terminated.

On the other hand, if the time saving flag is not ON in step S1705, the state is in the non-time saving state, and the process proceeds to step S1711. In step S1711, it is determined whether or not the non-time saving 4 fluctuation within flag is ON (S1711). If it is ON (YES in S1711), then the value of the non-time saving 4 fluctuation counter is subtracted by "1" (S1712). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the non-time saving 4 fluctuation counter is "0" (S1713). If it is "0" (YES in S1713), it means that the fluctuation display of the special symbol has been performed four times from the time of transition to the non-time saving state, and the non-time saving 4 fluctuation within flag is turned off (S1714). Finish the process. On the other hand, if the non-time saving 4 fluctuation range flag is not ON in step S1711 (NO in S1711), or the value of the non-time saving 4 fluctuation range counter is not "0" in step S1713 (NO in S1713), the book is immediately set. Finish the process.

[Setting reset processing] The setting reset processing (S1605) is a processing for resetting various settings before starting the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 30, in the setting reset process (S1605), first, the probability change flag is turned off (S1801), and the value of the probability change counter is reset to "0" (S1802). Next, the time saving flag is turned off (S1803), and the value of the time saving counter is reset to "0" (S1804). Subsequently, the non-time reduction 4 fluctuation range flag is turned off (S1805), and the value of the non-time reduction 4 fluctuation range counter is reset to "0" (S1806). Then, the execution flag for 49 times of time saving small hit is turned off (S1807), the value of the time saving small hit counter is reset to "0" (S1808), and this processing is completed. The time saving small hit counter is for counting the number of executions of the small hit game from the time of transition to the time saving state.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Big Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game that opens the first big winning opening 30. As shown in FIG. 31, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first jackpot winning device 31 has been completed in the jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the jackpot (first jackpot 30) is open (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether it is time to open the big prize opening, that is, whether the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening start time in the first round game has been reached, or It is determined whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once closed large winning opening is opened again has passed and the opening start time has been reached (S2203).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a jackpot game as a V-long jackpot (see FIGS. 8A and 8B) (S2204). If it is not a V-long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207, but if it is a V-long jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the 14th or 16th round in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. (S2205). If it is not the timing to start the 14th round or the 16th round (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to step S2207 as it is. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 14th round or the 16th round (YES in S2205), the V validity period setting process (S2206) is performed.

In the V validity period setting process (S2206), the specific area sensor 39a is used for several seconds during the opening of the first big winning opening 30 and after the closing of the first big winning opening 30 in the 14th round or the 16th round of the V long jackpot. Set to the V validity period in which the detection of the game ball by is judged to be valid. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid.

In step S2207, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIGS. 8A and 8B) according to the type of jackpot. The distribution member 71 always moves in a constant motion from the start of the round game (or big hit game).

In the following step S2208, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the big hit game being executed. A round specification command containing information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S908), if the large winning opening is open (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening is satisfied (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the large winning opening in the round game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (8 per 1R in this embodiment), or the time to close the large winning opening is reached. That (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIGS. 8A and 8B) has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the big winning opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied (YES in S2209), the big winning opening is closed (closed) (S2210). Then, when one round game is completed by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0". (S2213). If it is not "0" (NO in S2013), the process is finished as it is to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2213), the jackpot ending command is set (S2214) and the jackpot ending is started (S2215) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2216) to end this process.

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed (S2217), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2220). After that, the game state setting process (S2221) described later is performed to complete this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the game state setting process (S2221), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2301). The V flag is turned on based on the fact that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the V valid period in the specific area sensor detection process (S107, see FIG. 34) described later. If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2301), this process ends immediately. That is, it will be controlled to the normal game state after the big hit game.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2301), the probability variation flag is ON (S2302), and the value of the probability variation counter is set to "100" (S2303). As a result, the number of high probability fluctuations is controlled to a high probability state set to 100 times. In this embodiment, the number of high-probability fluctuations is set to 100, but this number can be changed as appropriate. After that, the V flag is turned off (S2304). Subsequently, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2305), and the time saving counter value is set to "100" (S2306). As a result, the time reduction state is controlled in which the number of time reduction fluctuations is set to 100 times. That is, as the end condition of the time reduction state, the normal end condition in which the number of time reduction fluctuations reaches 100 times is provided. In this embodiment, the number of time reduction fluctuations is set to 100, but this number can be changed as appropriate.

Then, it is determined whether or not the type of the winning jackpot symbol is "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" (S2307). If it is "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" (YES in S2307), set "100" to the value of the time saving small hit counter (S2308), and proceed to step S2310. As a result, the number of time-saving small hits is controlled to the time-saving state set to 100 (see FIG. 9). That is, as the end condition of the time reduction state, a special end condition is provided in which the number of time reduction small hits is set to 100 times. However, since the number of time reduction small hits does not reach 100 times before the number of time reduction fluctuations reaches 100 times, this special end condition does not substantially make sense.

On the other hand, if it is not "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" (NO in S2307), "50" is set in the time saving small hit counter (S2309), and the process proceeds to step S2310. As a result, the number of small hits is controlled to be set to 50 (see FIG. 9). That is, as the end condition of the time reduction state, a special end condition is provided in which the number of time reduction small hits is set to 50 times. In this way, if the number of time reduction small hits reaches 50 times before the number of time reduction fluctuations reaches 100 times, it is possible to shift from the time reduction state to the non-time reduction state.

In step S2310, the game state specification command including the set game state information and the like is set, and this process is completed. The game state information and the like set at this time include information on whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, information on whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, information on the value of the time reduction counter, information on the value of the probability variation counter, and time reduction small hit. It is information on whether or not the 49-time execution flag is ON, information on the value of the time saving small hit counter, and information on the big hit symbol.

[Special Electric Accessory Processing 2 (Small Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 2 is a process for executing a small hit game that opens the second large winning device 36. As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2401). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second large winning device 36 has been completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2401), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second large winning device 36 is open) (S2402). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time to open the 2nd big prize opening 35, that is, the time of the predetermined pre-opening interval (opening of the small hit) has passed and the 2nd big winning opening It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2403).

If the determination result in step S2403 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2403 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8B) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S2404).

If the second major winning opening 35 is open in step S2402 (YES in S2402), whether or not the number of winnings in the second major winning opening 35 has reached the specified maximum winning number (9 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2405). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2405), it is time to close the second major winning opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second major winning opening 35 (FIG. 8 (Fig. 8)). As shown in B), it is determined whether or not 1.6 seconds) has passed in this embodiment (S2406). Then, if the opening time of the second prize opening 35 has not passed (NO in S2406), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2405) or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2406), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second prize opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2407). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2408), the small hit end flag is set (S2409), and this process is completed.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2401 (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (time of the interval after closing) has passed after the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game is closed. Then (S2410), if the time of the interval after closure has not elapsed (NO in S2410), this process ends. On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (YES in S2410), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2411), the small hit flag is turned off (S2412), and the process proceeds to step S2413.

In step S2413, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2413), the process proceeds to step S2419. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2413), the value of the time saving small hit counter is subtracted by "1" (S2414). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving small hit counter is "1" (S2415). If it is not "1" (NO in S2415), the process proceeds to step S2417. On the other hand, if it is "1" (YES in S2415), the execution flag is turned ON 49 times per time reduction (S2416). In this way, when the small hit game is executed 49 times after the value of the time reduction small hit counter is set to "50", the execution flag for 49 times of the time reduction small hit is turned on.

In step S2417, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving small hit counter is “0”. If it is not "0" (NO in S2417), the process proceeds to step S2419. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2417), the time saving flag is turned off (S2418). In this way, when the small hit game is executed 50 times after the value of the time reduction small hit counter is set to "50", the time reduction flag is turned off. In other words, it shifts to a non-time saving state. Although this does not occur substantially in this embodiment, the time saving flag is turned off even if the small hit game is executed 100 times after the value of the time saving small hit counter is set to "100".

Proceeding to step S2419, the special operation status is set to "1", and this process (small hit game) is completed.

[Specific area sensor detection process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107) following the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 16). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), as shown in FIG. 34, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2501). If there is no detection (NO in S2501), this process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2501), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2502). During the V validity period, in step S2206 (see FIG. 31) of the special electric accessory processing (S908), the first big winning opening 30 in the 14th or 16th round of the V long jackpot is open and the first big prize is won. A few seconds after the mouth 30 is closed is a period set for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective.

If it is determined in step S2502 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2502), the V flag is turned ON (S2503), the V passage command is set (S2504), and this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2502 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2502), the specific area sensor detection process (S107) is completed without performing the processes in steps S2503 and S2504. The V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify the V-pass (pass of the specific area 39).

7. Flow of effect of this embodiment Next, before explaining the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91, the flow of effect of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the effect mode is mainly set according to each game state. The effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images appearing, and the variable effect is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. In this embodiment, a normal mode corresponding to a normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving state) as shown in FIG. 48 (A), a rush mode corresponding to a high probability time saving state as shown in FIG. 48 (B), and a rush mode corresponding to a high probability time saving state. As shown in FIG. 48 (C), there is a chance mode corresponding to a high-accuracy non-time saving state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), there is a character introduction mode in which the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is set within 4 times after the transition from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. In this character introduction mode, regardless of whether or not the character is in the high-accuracy non-time-saving state or the normal game state, the number of changes in the special symbol from the time of transition to the non-time-saving state is preferentially executed within 4 times. The mode. Further, as an effect mode to be described later, there is a last mode indicating that when the small hit game is executed once in the time saving state, the game shifts to the non-time saving state. In the last mode, the special battle effect (see FIG. 50 (A)) is always executed in the variable effect based on the lottery of the special figure 2.

As shown in FIG. 48 (A), in the normal mode, the daytime background image H1 indicating daytime is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), in the rush mode, the flame background image H2 showing the flame is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, as shown in FIG. 48C, in the chance mode, the night background image H3 indicating the night is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), in the character introduction mode, the city background image H4 showing the city is displayed on the display screen 7a.

As described above, the player aims to enter the first starting port 20 by hitting left in the normal game state, and grasps the variation effect in the state where the daytime background image H1 shown in FIG. 48A is displayed. After that, when the jackpot is won, if it is a V short jackpot (see special figure 1_big hit symbol A, FIG. 8A), the game is controlled to the normal gaming state after the jackpot game. As a result, left-handed striking is performed while the daytime background image H1 shown in FIG. 48A is displayed again.

On the other hand, if it is a V-long jackpot (see Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B, FIG. 8A), it is controlled to a high-accuracy time-shortening state after the jackpot game. As a result, the flame background image H2 shown in FIG. 48 (B) is displayed. In addition, a right-handed notification image RI showing a right-pointing arrow is displayed to encourage right-handed hitting. The right-handed notification image RI continues to be displayed from the start of the jackpot game. When controlled to a high-accuracy time-shortening state, as described above, the right-handed game ball frequently enters the electric chew 22, so that a relatively large number of small hits can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 ( (See FIG. 11 (A)). Therefore, it is possible to frequently win a prize in the second large prize opening 35 in which the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 is opened by the small hit game, and a large number of prize balls can be obtained. That is, it is possible for the player who sees the flame background image H2 to grasp the small hit rush state of aiming to win the big hit while winning the prize ball in the small hit game.

Here, when the rush mode is set, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), in the display area at the lower left of the display screen 7a, the time saving state ends when the variable display of the special symbol remains and is executed how many times. The remaining time reduction frequency image N1 indicating the above is displayed. As a result, the player can grasp the number of time reduction fluctuations at the present time. Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), in the display area at the lower right of the display screen 7a, the remaining time saving small hit number image N2 showing how many times the small hit game is executed to end the time saving state is displayed. Is displayed. As a result, the player can grasp the number of time-saving small hits at the present time.

If a jackpot is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 while this rush mode is set, it will always be a V-long jackpot (see Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol C, FIG. 8 (B)). Therefore, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39, and it is controlled to the high accuracy time saving state again after the big hit game. As a result, right-handed striking is performed while the flame background image H2 shown in FIG. 48 (B) is displayed again. At this time, the number of time reduction fluctuations is set to 100 times, and the number of time reduction small hits is set to 100 times (see FIG. 9). Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the small hit rush state for a longer time than when the big hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1. That is, by setting a large number of time-saving small hits, it is possible to give the player more prize balls in the small hit rush state.

Here, it is assumed that the number of small hit games has reached 49 when the rush mode is set based on the winning (first hit) of the special figure 1_big hit symbol B. In this case, the last mode is set. In the last mode, the special battle effect is executed regardless of whether the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. This is to enhance the interest of the production in the situation where the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed once. In order to make this special battle effect feasible, in this embodiment, as described above, the special fluctuation patterns P41 to P46 are selected in the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12B. ..

In the special battle production, as shown in FIG. 50 (A), a special battle image TB showing a battle between the main character and a special enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a. The special enemy character displayed in the special battle image TB is a character that is not displayed in other SP reach. Therefore, the special battle effect is a special effect that is executed only in the situation where the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed once.

In this special battle production, when the result of the lottery of the special symbol is a small hit, or when the number of time reduction fluctuations reaches 100 times, the variation display of the special symbol is shown as shown in FIG. 50 (B). During the middle (during 50,000ms), the battle defeat production is executed. In the battle defeat production, a battle defeat image BH indicating that the main character has been defeated by a special enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a. This makes it possible for the player to know that the time saving state will end.

After that, when the time saving state ends due to the execution of the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 50 (C), the character introduction start effect is started while the special symbol is stopped and displayed (during 5000 ms). In the character introduction start effect, a start notification image KO indicating that the character introduction effect is started is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, in the display area on the upper right of the display screen 7a, a character image Q1 showing the number of consecutive jackpots from the first hit (the jackpot that triggered the control to the time saving state) and the number of game balls acquired from the first hit is displayed. It is displayed on the display screen 7a. In order to make this character introduction start effect feasible, in this embodiment, as described above, in the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12B, a special fluctuation pattern (variation pattern P46 with a stop time of 5000 ms) is used. ) Is selected. While the special symbol is stopped and displayed (5000 ms), for example, an image showing the number of game balls acquired by the small hit rush state, the number of times the small hit game is executed, or the like may be displayed.

On the other hand, when the result of the lottery of the special symbol is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 50 (D), the battle victory effect is executed during the variable display of the special symbol (during 50,000 ms). In the battle victory production, a battle victory image BS indicating that the main character has won a special enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a. This makes it possible for the player to know that he has won the jackpot. In this embodiment, no special effect is executed during the subsequent stop display of the special symbol. However, in the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12B, even if a big hit is won, a fluctuation pattern having a relatively long stop time can be selected to execute a special effect. You may do so.

On the other hand, if the time saving state is not yet completed based on the lottery result of Special Figure 2, as shown in FIG. 50 (E), the crisis is avoided during the variable display of the special symbol (during 50,000 ms). The production is executed. In the crisis avoidance production, the crisis avoidance image KK showing that the battle between the main character and the special enemy character has not been settled is displayed on the display screen 7a. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of relief by letting the player know that the time saving state is still to be continued.

In the above-mentioned special battle effect, the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is not executed in the central display area of the display screen 7a. Instead, in the upper left display area of the display screen 7a, the reduced effect symbols 9L, 9C, 9R smaller than the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed after the variable display. Therefore, by looking at the display modes of the reduced effect symbols 9L, 9C, and 9R, it is possible to grasp whether the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner or stopped, and the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit, small hit, loss) is grasped. It is possible.

Next, a case where the character introduction mode is set after the character introduction start effect will be described. In this case, after the character introduction start effect shown in FIG. 51 (A), the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state. At this time, since the character introduction mode is set, the city background image H4 is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, in order to encourage the player to switch from right-handed to left-handed, a left-handed notification image LI indicating a left-pointing arrow is displayed in the upper left display area of the display screen 7a.

Then, when the variable effect is executed, the character introduction effect is executed as shown in FIG. 51 (B). In the character introduction effect, the mini character image MN that moves the special hero's mini character from the lower right display area of the display screen 7a toward the lower center display area during the variable display of the special symbol (during 10000 ms) is displayed on the display screen. It is displayed on 7a. In addition, each time the variable display of the special symbol is executed once, a new mini character appears one by one. In this way, the character introduction effect is a special effect that is executed only when the number of changes of the special symbol after the transition to the non-time saving state is 4 times or less. Therefore, it is possible for the player to grasp the special effect immediately after the transition to the non-time reduction state and reduce the disappointment due to the transition to the non-time reduction state. In order to execute this character introduction effect, in this embodiment, as described above, in the second special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C, a special fluctuation pattern (variation pattern P51 to P58 with a fluctuation time of 10000 ms) is used. Is selected.

After that, if the result of the special symbol lottery is not a big hit, as shown in FIG. 51 (C), after the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, as shown in FIG. 51 (D). , While the special symbol is stopped and displayed (during 3000 ms), the enlarged character introduction effect is executed. The enlarged character introduction effect is an effect of enlarging and introducing the mini character image MN displayed in the character introduction effect, and the enlarged character image MO is displayed in the central display area of the display screen 7a. This makes it possible to enhance the interest during the stop display of the special symbol. In order to execute this expanded character introduction effect, as described above, in the present embodiment, in the second special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. , P55-P58) are selected.

The character introduction mode of this embodiment ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed four times from the time when the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state. Therefore, when the character introduction mode is set, as shown in FIGS. 51 (B) to 51 (D), how many times the variable display of the special symbol remains to be executed in the lower left display area of the display screen 7a. The remaining number of referrals image N3 indicating whether the character referral mode ends is displayed. In this way, it is possible to entertain the characters introduced one by one in the variable display and the stop display of the special symbol four times immediately after the transition to the non-time saving state.

Then, in this embodiment, after the character introduction mode ends, if it is in the normal game state, it is set to the normal mode. On the other hand, if it is in a high-accuracy non-time saving state, it is set to the chance mode. When the chance mode is set, as shown in FIG. 48 (C), in the display area at the lower left of the display screen 7a, how many times the variable display of the special symbol remains and the high probability state ends. The remaining high probability fluctuation number image M1 indicating is displayed. As a result, the player can grasp the number of highly accurate fluctuations at the present time. In the chance mode, since the time is not shortened, the left-handed notification image LI is displayed for a predetermined time in the upper left display area of the display screen 7a in order to encourage left-handed. After that, when the number of high-accuracy fluctuations reaches 100, the high-accuracy non-time saving state is controlled to the normal gaming state. In this case, since the normal mode is set, left-handed striking is performed while the daytime background image H1 shown in FIG. 48A is displayed again.

8. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 47. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 35 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Then, the random number update process is executed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 100 executes various effects (decorative pattern variation effect, opening effect associated with a special game, open game effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 according to the command. The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as the image control board 100 executes various effects. The 66 is made to emit light, and the decorative movable body 15 is driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. And, it is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010). As shown in FIG. 36, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4101).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 37, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a (see FIG. 5).

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

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created and output in order to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 38, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data that controls the lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66), and creates audio data (data that controls the output of audio from the speaker 67) and audio. It executes other processing such as outputting to the control board 106 and updating various random numbers for determining the effect (S4304).

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). ), If it is received, the mode status change process (S4402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if so, will be described later. Performs look-ahead effect determination processing (S4404).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, performs a special game effect selection process (S4406) described later.

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

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs a variation effect start process (S4410) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs a variation effect end process (S4412) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if so, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4414). In the V-passage notification effect start process (S4414), the effect start command of the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the effect start command set in step S4414 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image of the V passage notification effect from the ROM 103 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of 7.

The V-passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V-passage (passage to the specific area 39). In the present embodiment, the V passage notification effect is an effect of displaying an effect image imitating the character "V" on the display screen 7a. The V-passage notification effect may be in another mode, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

Subsequently, as another process (S4415), a process based on a receive command other than the above command (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) is performed, and the receive command analysis process is completed.

[Mode status change process] The mode status change process (S4402) is a process for changing the setting of the effect mode by changing the game state. As will be described later, when the effect control microcomputer 91 is set to the normal mode (see FIG. 48 (A)) while being controlled to the normal gaming state, the mode status is set to "1". If the rush mode (see FIG. 48 (B)) is set when the time is controlled to be highly accurate, the mode status is set to "2". Further, when the chance mode (see FIG. 48C) is set when the control is performed in the high accuracy non-time saving state, "3" is set in the mode status. If the last mode is set in a situation where the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed once remaining, "4" is set in the mode status. If the character introduction mode is set only within 4 times when the special symbol changes from the time when the non-time saving state is entered, "5" is set in the mode status. The mode status is "1" by default.

As shown in FIG. 40, in the mode status setting process (S4402), first, the received game state specification command is analyzed (S4501). As described above, the game state specification command includes information on whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, information on whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, information on the value of the time reduction counter, information on the value of the probability variation counter, and 49 per hour reduction. Information on whether the times execution flag is ON, information on the value of the time reduction small hit counter, information on whether the non-time reduction 4 fluctuation within flag is ON, information on the value of the non-time reduction 4 fluctuation counter, information on the jackpot symbol, etc. It is included.

Then, based on the analyzed game state specification command, it is determined whether or not the game state has changed (S4502). That is, it is determined whether or not the game state information included in the received game state designation command is different from the game state information corresponding to the current mode status. If it is determined that the game state has not changed (NO in S4502), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game state has changed (YES in S4502), the process proceeds to step S4503.

In step S4503, it is determined whether or not the situation has shifted from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. Here, the "state of transition from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state" includes both the case of transition from the high-accuracy time-saving state to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state and the case of transition from the high-accuracy time-saving state to the normal gaming state. Is. If the situation has shifted to the non-time saving state (YES in S4503), set the mode status to "5" (S4504). This sets the character introduction mode. Then, the value of the time saving effect counter and the value of the time saving small hit effect counter are reset to "0" (S4504). The time saving effect counter is for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol as the sub control board 90 side from the time of transition to the time saving state. The time saving small hit effect counter is for counting the number of executions of the small hit game as the sub control board 90 side from the time of transition to the time saving state. Then, "4" is set in the non-time saving 4-fluctuation production counter (S4505). The non-time reduction 4 variation within effect counter is for counting the number of fluctuations (total number of fluctuations) of the special symbol as the sub-control board 90 side from the time of transition to the non-time reduction state. After step S4505, a background effect command including information that the mode status is "5" is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4515), and this process ends. As a result, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the city background image H4 on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 48 (D).

If it is determined in step S4503 that the situation has not changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state, the process proceeds to step S4506. In step S4506, it is determined whether or not the situation has shifted to the high-accuracy time-saving state. If it is in a high-accuracy time-saving state (YES in S4506), set "2" to the mode status. This sets the rush mode. Subsequently, based on the information included in the game state designation command, it is determined whether or not the winning jackpot symbol is "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" (S4508). If it is "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" (YES in S4508), set "100" to the value of the time saving small hit effect counter (S4509), and proceed to step S4511. On the other hand, if it is not "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol C" (NO in S4508), set "50" to the value of the time saving small hit effect counter (S4510), and proceed to step S4511. In step S4511, "100" is set to the value of the time saving effect counter and the value of the probability variation effect counter. The probability variation effect counter is for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol as the sub-control board 90 side from the time of transition to the high probability state. After step S4511, a background effect command including information that the mode status is "2" is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4515), and this process ends. As a result, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the flame background image H2 on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 48 (B).

If it is determined in step S4506 that the situation has not shifted to the high-accuracy time-saving state, the situation has shifted to the normal gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S4512. In step S4512, the mode status is set to "1". This sets the normal mode. Then, a background effect command including information that the mode status is "1" is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4515), and this processing is completed. As a result, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the daytime background image H1 on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 48 (A).

[Look-ahead effect determination process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the look-ahead effect determination process (S4404), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the start winning command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure hold effect storage of the RAM 94. It is stored (stored) in a unit (first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a or second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b shown in FIG. 7A) (S4601). Specifically, if the received command is the first start winning command, it is stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 7B), and if it is the second start winning command, the second special figure is stored. It is stored in the figure-holding effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 7C). The first start winning command is stored in the storage area having the smallest number in which the command is not stored among the storage areas 1 to 4 in the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a. Further, the second start winning command is stored in the storage area having the smallest number in which the command is not stored among the storage areas 1 to 4 in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b. As a result, the start winning commands are stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

In the following step S4602, if the start winning command stored in step S4601 is the first start winning command, the value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added and updated by "1" to update the second start. If it is a winning command, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added by "1" and updated. The first special figure holding effect counter is for counting the number of first special drawing holdings as the sub-control board 90 side. Similarly, the second special figure hold effect counter is for counting the number of the second special figure hold as the sub control board 90 side.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs an execution lottery process (S4603) for the look-ahead effect. Execution of look-ahead effect In the lottery process (S4603), based on the start winning command stored in step S4601, it is determined whether or not to perform look-ahead effect such as so-called continuous notice or hold change notice. Make various settings related to. The continuous notice is an interrelated notice effect that can be executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuations. Further, the hold change notice is a notice effect for displaying the effect hold image in the special display mode, which has a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the normal display mode, instead of the effect hold image in the normal display mode.

[Special Game Effect Selection Process] The special game effect selection process (S4406) shown in FIG. 42 is a process of selecting a pattern (content) of a special game effect to be executed during a special game (big hit game or small hit game). The special game effect selected here includes an opening effect executed during the opening of the big hit game or the small hit game, and an open game effect executed during the opening of the big winning opening and the interval between the openings. ..

As shown in FIG. 42, in the special game effect selection process (S4406), the opening command is first analyzed (S4701). In this embodiment, the opening command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set at the time of winning determination for the big hit or the small hit, and information on the gaming state at the time of winning.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the small hit is won in a short time state based on the analysis result of the opening command (S4702). If this determination result is YES, the value of the time saving small hit effect counter is subtracted by "1" (S4703). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving small hit effect counter is "1" (S4703). If it is "1" (YES in S4704), it will shift to the non-time saving state if the remaining one small hit game is executed except for the current small hit game, so set "4" to the mode status. Set (S4705). This sets the last mode. On the other hand, if the situation is not such that the small hit is won in the time saving state in step S4702, or the value of the time saving small hit effect counter is not "1" in step S4704, the process proceeds to step S4706.

In step S4706, a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) and a predetermined special game effect effect pattern according to the game state at the time of winning are selected, and the special game effect of the effect pattern is executed. The special game production start command for this is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4706). When the special game effect start command set in step S4706 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 outputs the effect image of the special game effect corresponding to the command to the ROM 103. Is read from and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

[Ending effect selection process] The ending effect selection process (S4408) shown in FIG. 43 is a process of selecting a pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 43, in the ending effect selection process (S4408), the ending command is first analyzed (S4801). In this embodiment, the ending command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set at the time of winning determination for the big hit or the small hit, and information indicating the game state at the time of winning.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is stopped and displayed based on the analysis result of the ending command (S4802). If this determination result is YES (YES in S4802), the ending effect pattern for the rush mode to display the character image RM of "rush mode entry" shown in FIG. 49 (A) on the display screen 7a is selected (S4803). ), Proceed to step S4807. When the ending effect pattern for the rush mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), "remaining fluctuation 100 times" (when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times remaining, the time saving state ends. The time-saving fluctuation number image N1 showing (to be done) is displayed, and the time-saving small hit number image N2 showing "remaining small hit 50 times" (the time-saving state ends when the small hit game is executed 50 times remaining). Is displayed.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4802 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" is stopped and displayed (S4804). If this determination result is YES (YES in S4804), select the ending effect pattern for the super rush mode to display the character image SR of "entering the super rush mode" shown in FIG. 52 (A) on the display screen 7a. (S4805), proceed to step S4807. When the ending effect pattern for the super rush mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 52 (A), the time-saving fluctuation number image N1 showing "remaining fluctuation 100 times" is displayed, and "remaining small hit" is displayed. The time saving small hit number image N2 indicating "100 times" (the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed 100 times remaining) is displayed. In short, in the case of shifting to the high-accuracy time-saving state by the big hit by the lottery of Special Figure 2, the number of time-saving small hits is set more than in the case of shifting to the high-accuracy time-saving state by the big hit of the special figure 1. It informs that it will be advantageous.

If the determination result in step S4804 is NO, it means that "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A" is stopped and displayed, and the normal mode is set. Therefore, an ending effect pattern for the normal mode for displaying an image (not shown) showing the transition to the normal mode is displayed on the display screen 7a (S4806), and the process proceeds to step S4807.

In step S4807, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the effect pattern selected in the above process in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the ending effect start command set in step S4807 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the image of the ending effect corresponding to the command from the ROM 103. The image is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the variation effect start process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S4901). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009). .. Further, the symbol information for designating the symbol as the determination result of the jackpot determination process of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is included. The fluctuation pattern information includes game state information that specifies the current game state (see FIG. 12). Here, various types of information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

In the following step S4902, if the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S4901 is the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the counter value of the first special figure hold effect counter is subtracted by "1", and if it is the special figure 2 fluctuation start command, , The counter value of the second special figure hold effect counter is subtracted by "1". Then, the data stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a or second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b) is shifted (S4903).

In the shift process relating to the special figure 1, each data such as the first start winning command stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. .. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a, and the fourth storage area is cleared. .. Further, the data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is common to the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b. The data is shifted to the storage unit (0th storage area) 95c (FIG. 7A), and the data stored in the variable effect storage unit 95c is erased. Further, in the shift process related to the special figure 2, as in the shift process related to the special figure 1 described above, each data such as the first start winning command stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is stored in the previous storage area. And clear the 4th storage area.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the mode status (S4904). Then, the variable effect pattern selection process described later is performed (S4905). The variation effect pattern selection process (S4905) is a process of selecting a variation effect pattern based on the mode status referred to in step S4904 and the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command analyzed in step S4901.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect of the variation effect pattern selected in step S4905 in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4906), and ends this process. When the variation effect start command set in step S4906 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the image display device 7 based on the received variation effect start command. A variable effect is performed on the screen 7a.

[Variable effect pattern selection process] The variable effect pattern selection process (S4905) will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46. In the variation effect pattern selection process (S4905), the effect pattern of the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol is selected. As shown in FIG. 45, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the mode status value is “1” (S5001). If it is "1" (YES in S5001), it means that the normal mode is set, and the variation effect pattern of the daytime background is selected (S5002) to end this process. When the daytime background variation effect pattern is selected, as shown in FIG. 48 (A), the variation effect is executed while the daytime background image H1 is displayed on the display screen 7a.

If the determination result in step S5001 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the mode status value is "2" (S5002). If it is "2" (YES in S5002), it means that the rush mode is set, and the value of the time saving effect counter is confirmed (S5004), and the value of the time saving small hit effect counter is confirmed (S5005). Then, select the variation effect pattern of the flame background (S5006), and finish this process. When the flame background variation effect pattern is selected, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (D), the variation effect is executed while the flame background image H2 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the time is shortened. The time-saving fluctuation number image N1 (for example, "remaining fluctuation 15 times") according to the value of the effect counter, and the time-saving small hit number image N2 (for example, "remaining small hit 2 times") according to the value of the time-saving small hit effect counter. Is displayed.

If the determination result in step S5003 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the mode status value is "3" (S5007). If it is "3" (YES in S5007), it means that the chance mode is set, and the value of the probability variation effect counter is confirmed (S5008). Then, select the variation effect pattern of the night background (S5009) and finish this process. When the variation effect pattern of the night background is selected, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (C), the variation effect is executed while the night background image H3 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the variation is probable. The high-probability fluctuation number image M1 (for example, “remaining fluctuation 13 times”) corresponding to the value of the effect counter is displayed. The left-handed notification image LI is displayed in the upper left display area of the display screen 7a in order to encourage the player to left-handed until a predetermined time elapses after the chance mode is set.

If the determination result in step S5007 is NO, the process proceeds to step S5010 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 46, in step S5010, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is “4”. If it is "4" (YES in S5010), it means that the last mode is set, and the value of the time saving effect counter is confirmed (S5011). Then, it is determined whether or not the situation is such that the variable display of the special figure 2 is started (S5012). If the situation is such that the variable display of the special figure 2 is started (YES in S5012), then it is determined whether or not the time saving state ends (S5013).

Here, the case where the time saving state ends is the case where the small hit is won (when the fluctuation pattern P45 (see FIG. 12C) indicating that the small hit is won) or the time saving effect counter. When the value of is "1" (when it is the last fluctuation in the time saving state). In these cases (YES in S5013), select the special battle defeat production pattern (S5014), and finish this process.

When the special battle defeat effect pattern is selected (S5014), the battle defeat effect shown in FIG. 50 (B) is executed from the normal reach through the special battle effect as the SP reach shown in FIG. 50 (A). Specifically, in the special battle effect shown in FIG. 50A, a special battle image TB in which the main character and a special enemy character fight is displayed on the display screen 7a. At this time, on the display screen 7a, the time saving fluctuation number image N1 (for example, "remaining fluctuation 14 times") and the time saving small hit number image N2 ("remaining small hit 1 time") according to the value of the time saving effect counter Is displayed. Then, in the battle defeat effect shown in FIG. 50 (B), a battle defeat image BH indicating that the main character has been defeated by a special enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, when the main character is defeated, it is possible for the player to know that the time saving state will end.

Further, when it is determined in step S5013 that the time saving state does not end, it is subsequently the case where the jackpot is won (variation pattern P44 indicating that the jackpot is won (see FIG. 12C)). If) or not (S5015). If you win the jackpot (YES in S5015), select the special battle victory production pattern (S5016) and finish this process.

When the special battle victory effect pattern is selected (S5016), the battle victory effect shown in FIG. 50 (D) is executed from the normal reach through the special battle effect shown in FIG. 50 (A). Specifically, in the battle victory effect shown in FIG. 50 (D), a battle victory image BS showing that the main character has won a special enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, by winning the main character, it is possible to make the player know that the jackpot has been won.

If it is determined in step S5015 that the jackpot is not won, the crisis avoidance effect pattern is selected (S5017), and this process is completed. When the crisis avoidance effect pattern is selected (S5017), the crisis avoidance effect shown in FIG. 50 (E) is executed from the normal reach through the special battle effect shown in FIG. 50 (A). Specifically, in the crisis avoidance effect shown in FIG. 50 (E), a crisis avoidance image KK showing that the main character avoids an attack from a special enemy character and cannot be settled is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, by showing the crisis avoidance, it is possible to make the player understand that the situation in which the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed once remaining is still continuing.

In this embodiment, as described above, if the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed while the last mode is set, the special battle effect is executed. In this special battle production, the special enemy character that appears in the special battle image TB is an enemy character that does not appear in SP reach other than the special battle production. That is, the special battle effect is a special effect that can be executed only in the situation where the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed once. In order to enhance the interest of the game by such a special effect, a special variation is used by using the first special variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B) instead of the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A). The patterns P44, P45, and P46 can be selected.

In this embodiment, in parallel with the special battle effect shown in FIG. 50 (A) and the character introduction effect shown in FIG. 51, the display area (upper left area) in the upper left part of the display screen 7a is reduced by three digits. 9L, 9C, 9R variation effect (hereinafter referred to as "small symbol variation effect") is performed. Each of the three-digit reduced effect symbols 9L, 9C, and 9R is stopped and displayed at any of the symbols designed with numbers 1 to 9. The three-digit reduced effect symbols 9L, 9C, 9R continue to be displayed in a variable manner even if the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are no longer displayed. The three-digit reduced effect symbols 9L, 9C, 9R are stopped and displayed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed (when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are fixedly stopped and displayed). Therefore, by looking at this small symbol variation effect, it is possible to correctly distinguish whether the variation display of the special symbol is in progress or the stop display is displayed.

Further, in step S5012, and if it is not the situation to start the variation display of the special figure 2, the variation effect pattern for the special figure 1 is selected (S5018), and this process is completed. When the variable effect pattern for special figure 1 is selected (S5018), the effect according to the variable pattern P41, P42, P43 (SP reach jackpot, SP reach loss, no reach) without executing the special battle effect. Loss) will be executed.

Further, in step S5010, if the mode status value is not "4", the mode status value is "5", which means that the character introduction mode is set. In this case, the process proceeds to step S5019, and the value of the non-time saving 4 fluctuation within effect counter is confirmed. Then, select the variation effect pattern of the city background (S5020) and finish this process. When the variation effect pattern of the city background is selected, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), the variation effect is executed while the city background image H4 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the character is displayed. Introductory production is performed. In addition, the remaining referral number image N3 (for example, "remaining 4 people") corresponding to the value of the non-time saving 4 fluctuation production counter is displayed. In the character introduction effect, the mini character image MN is displayed as described above, and one new mini character is introduced for each variable effect.

In this embodiment, as described above, if the variable display of the special symbol is executed while the character introduction mode is set, the character introduction effect is executed. In this character introduction production, the character that appears in the mini character image MN is a character that does not appear in the production other than the character introduction production. That is, the character introduction effect is a special effect that can be executed only from the time when the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed four times. In order to enhance the interest of the game by such a special effect, a special variation is used by using the second special variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (C) instead of the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A). The patterns P51 to P58 can be selected. The special fluctuation patterns P51 to P58 are fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is constant at 10000 ms regardless of the lottery result of the special symbol (see FIG. 12C). As a modification, the lottery result of the special symbol may be constant except when it is a big hit, and the fluctuation time can be changed as appropriate.

[Variable effect end process] The variable effect end process (S4412) will be described with reference to FIG. 47. In the variable effect end processing (S4412), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed as a fixed stop display, and the reduced effect symbols 9L, 9C, 9R are displayed as a fixed stop display in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 47, in the variation effect end process (S4412), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation stop command (S5101) and refers to the mode status value (S5102). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving effect counter is larger than "0" (S5103). If it is larger than "0" (YES in S5103), the value of the time saving effect counter is subtracted by "1" (S5104), and the process proceeds to step S5105. On the other hand, if it is "0" (NO in S5103), the process passes step S5104 and proceeds to step S5105.

In step S5105, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation effect counter is larger than "0". If it is larger than "0" (YES in S5105), the value of the probability variation effect counter is subtracted by "1" (S5106), and the process proceeds to step S5107. On the other hand, if it is "0" (NO in S5105), the process passes step S5106 and proceeds to step S5107. In step S5107, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is "4", that is, whether or not the last mode is set. If it is "4" (YES in S5107), it is determined whether or not the situation is such that a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 (S5108). That is, it is determined whether or not "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" is stopped and displayed. If the determination result in step S5108 is YES, the character introduction start effect pattern is selected (S5109), and the process proceeds to step S5118. The character introduction start effect pattern is an effect pattern for executing the character introduction start effect shown in FIG. 50 (C). If the determination result in step S5108 is NO, the process passes step S5109 and proceeds to step S5118.

In the character introduction start effect, as described above, the start notification image KO is displayed on the display screen 7a in order to notify that the character introduction effect will be started after that. In this embodiment, the character introduction start effect is executed by using the stop time of the special figure 2 after the execution of the battle defeat effect shown in FIG. 50 (B). Therefore, in the situation where the time saving state ends when the small hit game is executed once remaining, if the small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the first special fluctuation pattern determination shown in FIG. 12 (B) is determined. Using the table, the downtime is determined to be a relatively long time of 5000 ms. In this way, it is possible to show the player the battle defeat effect shown in FIG. 50 (B) triggered by the winning of the small hit, and then show the character introduction start effect shown in FIG. 50 (C). As a result, it is possible to reduce the disappointment felt by the player due to the end of the time saving state.

Further, in step S5107, if the mode status value is not "4", it is subsequently determined whether or not the mode status value is "5" (S5110). That is, it is determined whether or not the character introduction mode is set. If it is not "5" (NO in S5110), the process immediately proceeds to step S5118. On the other hand, if it is "5" (YES in S5110), the value of the non-time saving 4-fluctuation effect counter is subtracted by "1" (S5111). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the non-time saving 4 fluctuation production counter is "0" (S5112). If it is not "0" (NO in S5112), the character introduction mode is still continued, so the process proceeds to step S5116. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S5112), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a high-accuracy non-time saving state (S5113). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving effect counter is "0" and the value of the probability variation effect counter is larger than "0".

If it is in a high-accuracy non-time saving state (YES in S5113), set the mode status value to "3" (S5114) to set the chance mode, and proceed to step S5116. On the other hand, if it is not in a high-accuracy non-time saving state (NO in S5113), it means that it is in a normal gaming state. In this case, in order to set the normal mode, the mode status value is set to "1" (S5115), and the process proceeds to step S5116. In step S5116, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the special figure is a small hit or a loss. If the determination result in step S5116 is YES, the enlarged character introduction effect pattern is set (S5117), and the process proceeds to step S5118. The enlarged character introduction effect pattern is an effect pattern for executing the enlarged character introduction effect shown in FIG. 51 (D). If the determination result in step S5116 is NO, the process passes step S5117 and proceeds to step S5118.

In the enlarged character introduction start effect, as described above, the enlarged character image MO is displayed on the display screen 7a in order to enlarge and introduce the mini character image MN displayed in the character introduction effect. In this embodiment, the enlarged character introduction effect is executed by using the stop time of the special figure after the character introduction effect shown in FIG. 51 (B) is executed. Therefore, if the number of changes of the special symbol is limited to 4 times or less from the time when the state shifts to the non-time saving state and the lottery result of the special symbol is a loss or a small hit, the second special change shown in FIG. 12C is shown. Using the pattern determination table, the stop time is set to a relatively long time of 3000 ms. In this way, it is possible to show the player the enlarged character introduction effect shown in FIG. 50 (D), except when the jackpot is won, within the four fluctuations immediately after the transition to the non-time saving state. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the production immediately after shifting to the non-time saving state.

In step S5118, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variable effect end command including the selected effect pattern. The image control board 100 that has received this variation effect end command may display the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in a fixed stop display, or display the reduced effect symbols 9L, 9C, 9R (symbols in the small symbol variation effect) in a fixed stop display. At the same time, each of the above-mentioned effects (character introduction start effect, enlarged character introduction effect) is executed.

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the V long jackpot is drawn by the lottery of the special figure 1 in the normal gaming state (see special figure 1_big hit symbol B, FIG. 8 (A)). ), It is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. As a result, after the big hit game, it is controlled to a highly accurate time saving state which is advantageous to the player. However, in this high-accuracy time-saving state, when the number of small hit games reaches 50 times, the time-saving state is changed to the non-time-saving state. Therefore, when the state shifts to the high-accuracy time-saving state, first, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), the time-saving small hit number image N2 showing "50 remaining small hits" is displayed, and then in FIG. 49 (C). As shown, when a small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, the time-saving small hit number image N2 indicating "49 remaining small hits" is displayed. On the other hand, if the small hit is not won in the lottery of the special figure 2, the number of times displayed in the time saving small hit number image N2 does not change. In this way, each time a small hit is won, the end of the time saving state is approached, but it is possible to make it difficult to accurately grasp the end time of the time saving state as compared with the case where only the conventional time saving number of times is set. is there. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel hobby of expecting that the number of small hit games does not reach 50 times.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the above-mentioned time saving state, the time saving state ends when the number of small hit games reaches 50 times, but as the number of small hit games increases, more prize balls are awarded by the small hit games. It is possible to acquire. In this way, a small hit rush state in which the number of small hit games is limited is created. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a novel hobby of expecting to win as many small hits as possible within the range where the time saving state does not end.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the number of small hit games reaches 48 after shifting to the high-accuracy time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 49 (D), the time-saving small hit number image showing "remaining small hit 2 times". N2 is displayed. Subsequently, when the small hit game is executed, as shown in FIG. 49 (D), the time-saving small hit number image N2 indicating "one remaining small hit" is displayed. That is, when the small hit game is executed once remaining, the time saving state ends.

In this case, the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12B along with the lottery of the special figure 2. That is, the fluctuation pattern is not determined using the normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A). In this way, it is possible to determine an arbitrary fluctuation time (50,000 ms) after the number of small hit games reaches 49 times after shifting to the time saving state.

The fluctuation time determined using the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B) is almost 50,000 ms, and the average determined using the normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A). It is set to be longer than the fluctuation time. As a result, as shown in FIG. 50 (A), a special battle effect is executed based on the determined fluctuation time (50,000 ms). It should be noted that the special battle effect is executed regardless of whether the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a loss, a small hit, or a big hit. In this way, it is possible to create an effect that enhances the sense of expectation (sense of urgency) by using a long fluctuation time of 50,000 ms when approaching the end of the time saving state. In particular, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the time saving state ends by executing the remaining one small hit game, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is lengthened (specially). Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation (interestingness) just before the end of the time saving state by the special battle effect executed only in this situation.

Here, if the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a small hit, the battle defeat effect shown in FIG. 50 (B) is executed after the special battle effect shown in FIG. 50 (A). This makes it possible for the player to grasp the transition from the high-accuracy time-saving state to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state. After that, while the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed, the character introduction start effect shown in FIG. 50 (C) is executed. As a result, it is possible for the player to grasp that the character introduction effect is executed after that, and to switch the mood due to the end of the time saving state. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a big hit, the battle victory effect shown in FIG. 50 (D) is executed after the special battle effect shown in FIG. 50 (A). This makes it possible for the player to know the winning of the jackpot. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special figure 2 is lost, the crisis avoidance effect shown in FIG. 50 (E) is executed after the special battle effect shown in FIG. 50 (A). As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of relief because the time saving state has not ended yet.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the end condition of the time reduction state, a normal end condition that the number of time reduction fluctuations reaches 100 times and a special end condition that the number of time reduction small hits reaches 50 times are provided. In some cases. In this case, since the number of time reduction small hits (50 times, specified number of times) required for the special end condition to be satisfied is less than the number of time reduction fluctuations (100 times, upper limit number of times) required for the normal end condition to be satisfied, it is normal. A special termination condition may be met before the termination condition is met. Even in such a case, the special battle effect shown in FIG. 50 (A) can be executed as described above, and the effect of the effect when approaching the end of the time saving state can be enhanced. However, there may be cases where the normal termination condition is satisfied before the special termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of urgency as to which end condition is satisfied earlier.

Then, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the special end condition can be satisfied before the normal end condition is satisfied, a special symbol from the end time of the jackpot game to the transition to the non-time reduction state through the time reduction state. The number of fluctuations of is not limited to 100, and is not constant. In short, for example, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is 60, the number of time-saving small hits reaches 50 and the time-saving state ends, or when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is 70, the number of time-saving small hits is The time saving state may end after reaching 50 times. Therefore, if it is attempted to determine the fluctuation time immediately after the transition to the non-time reduction state based on the number of fluctuations of the special symbol from the end of the jackpot game, the production immediately after the transition to the non-time reduction state (character introduction production) will be performed. It may not be possible to determine the variation time of the matching special symbol.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined based on the number of fluctuations of the special symbol counted not from the end time of the jackpot game but from the transition time to the non-time saving state. Specifically, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10000 ms by using the second special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (C) only when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is within 4 times from the time when the state shifts to the non-time saving state. To do. In this way, even when the state shifts to the non-time saving state due to the establishment of the special end condition (the number of time saving small hits reaches 50 times), it is possible to determine an arbitrary fluctuation time (10000 ms) after shifting to the non-time saving state. Is.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is 4 times (specific number of times) or less from the time of transition to the non-time saving state, the number shown in FIG. 12 (C) is shown. 2 The fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined based on the special fluctuation pattern determination table. Then, based on the fluctuation time determined at this time, the character introduction effect (special effect) shown in FIG. 51 (B) is executed. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol exceeds 4 times from the time of transition to the non-time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined based on the normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A). Then, based on the fluctuation time determined at this time, the character introduction effect shown in FIG. 51 (B) is not executed. In this way, the special effect (character introduction effect) can be executed only from immediately after the transition to the non-time saving state until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol exceeds 4 times, and the effect of the effect immediately after the transition to the non-time reduction state is enhanced. It is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), when the time saving state is controlled, the number of executions of the small hit game required until the time saving state ends is notified. The time saving small hit number image N2 is displayed (the number notification effect is executed). This makes it possible to clearly show how many times the small hit game is left to shift to the non-time saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, the special end condition (the first special end) in which the number of time-saving small hits is set to 50 times. Conditions) are provided (see FIG. 9). On the other hand, if the "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, a special end condition (second special end condition) is set in which the number of time-saving small hits is set to 100 times. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with a novel hobby that the end condition of the time saving state is different depending on the type of the big hit symbol, triggered by the number of small hit games. Then, the number of times of time saving and small hits is larger when the person who wins the "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" in the special figure 2 lottery wins the "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" in the special figure 1 lottery. Since the special end condition is set, the lottery of Special Figure 2 can provide a new interest as an advantageous game.

10. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

<Second form>
The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 56. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second form, as shown in FIG. 53, the second grand prize device 36 is arranged at the confluence portion GR where the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 meet. That is, the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 can win the second prize opening 35, and the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 can win the second big prize opening 35. , The second big prize device 36 is arranged.

Then, in the second form, as shown in FIG. 54, a big hit determination table is set so that a small hit can be won even in the lottery of the special figure 1. The probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is set to about 12.5%, but it can be changed as appropriate. In this way, in the normal game state, the game ball is caused to flow down to the first flow path R1 by left-handed, aiming at entering the first starting port 20. In this case, if a small hit is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 can be made to win in the second large winning opening 35 opened by executing the small hit game. Therefore, even in the normal gaming state, it is possible to win a prize ball by winning a small hit.

Further, in the second form, as shown in FIG. 54, in the lottery of the special figure 2, the small hit is set to be won except the case where the big hit is won. That is, the lottery of Special Figure 2 does not result in a loss, and the winner is almost a small hit. As a result, when the time reduction state is controlled, it is possible to obtain a prize ball by executing the small hit game for the set number of time reduction small hits.

By the way, if a small hit can be won by the lottery of Special Figure 1, the following problems may occur. That is, in the time saving state, almost only the lottery of Special Figure 2 is executed. However, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the first starting port 20 irregularly and win a small hit in the lottery shown in Special Figure 1. In this case, when the number of time-saving small hits is set to 50 as in the first mode described above, the number of time-saving small hits is digested once despite the small hits based on the lottery of Special Figure 1. Will end up. That is, it cannot be guaranteed that the small hit game will be executed 50 times based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 by the end of the time saving state. Further, it becomes impossible to grasp how many times the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is executed before the time saving state ends. Therefore, as in the first form described above, in a situation where the time saving state ends when the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is executed once remaining, as in the special battle effect (see FIG. 50 (A)). You will not be able to perform special effects.

Therefore, in the second mode, the number of executions of the small hit game executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2 after the game control microcomputer 81 shifts to the time saving state (hereinafter, "the number of small hits dedicated to the time saving special 2") is calculated. It is configured to be countable. Then, as shown in FIG. 55, when the high accuracy time saving state is controlled based on the winning of the special figure 1_big hit symbol B, the time saving state ends when the number of small hits dedicated to the time saving special 2 reaches 50 times. The special termination condition is set. In this case, a normal end condition that the time reduction state ends when the number of time reductions reaches 100 is also set. Therefore, before the number of time reductions reaches 100 times, even if a small hit is won by the lottery of special figure 1 in an irregular manner, the small hit game is 50 based on the lottery of special figure 2 by the end of the time reduction state. It is possible to guarantee that it will be executed once.

Then, in the second mode, when the number of small hits dedicated to the time saving special 2 reaches 49 times after shifting to the time saving state, that is, when the remaining one small hit game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the time saving state ends. In such a situation, the fluctuation patterns P61 to P63 are determined using the third special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56 (B). Thereby, it is possible to determine the fluctuation time as a long time of 50,000 ms only in the above-mentioned situation, and it is possible to execute the special battle effect (see FIG. 50 (A)) as in the above-mentioned first mode. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect in the situation where the time saving state ends when the remaining one small hit game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2.

Further, in the second form, unlike the first form, the fourth special variation pattern shown in FIG. 56 (C) is limited to the case where the number of small hit games from the time when the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state is 4 times or less. The fluctuation patterns P71 to P74 and P81 to P84 are determined using the determination table. On the other hand, when the number of small hit games from the time when the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state exceeds 4 times, the fluctuation patterns P1 to P6, P11 to P15, using the normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56 (A), P21 to P25 and P31 to P36 are determined. After shifting to the non-time saving state in this way, if the number of small hit games is 4 or less, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to a fixed time of 10000 ms, and the character introduction effect shown in FIG. 51 (B) can be executed. It is possible.

Further, in the second form, as shown in FIG. 56 (C), only when the number of small hit games from the time of transition to the non-time saving state is within 4 times, except when the big hit is won, the special symbol The stop time is set to a relatively long time of 3000 ms. As a result, the enlarged character introduction effect shown in FIG. 51 (D) can be executed by utilizing this stop time. Immediately after the transition to the non-time saving state, it is possible to entertain the disappointed player by showing a special effect (character introduction effect and expanded character introduction effect). At the time of transition from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state, there are many situations in which four reservations in Special Figure 2 are accumulated. Therefore, in the second mode, if the lottery of Special Figure 2 is executed, a small hit will be won as described above (see FIG. 54). Therefore, immediately after the time saving state ends, the character introduction effect and the expanded character introduction effect can be executed as many times as the number of times (4 times) corresponding to the maximum number of holds in Special Figure 2 to obtain the prize ball by the small hit game. It is possible.

In the second mode, the number of executions of the small hit game executed based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the small hit game executed based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 from the time of transition to the non-time saving state. The variation pattern is determined using the fourth special variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56 (C) only when the total number of executions is 4 or less. However, the variation pattern is determined using the fourth special variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56 (C) only when the number of executions of the small hit game executed based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is 4 times or less. You may try to do it. In this case, if the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed from the time when the non-time saving state is entered, FIG. 56 (A) regardless of the number of executions of the small hit game executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2. ) Is used to determine the fluctuation pattern. This is to avoid that four reservations of special figure 2 may not be accumulated at the time of transition to the non-time saving state, and the fluctuation pattern of special figure 1 is specially determined.

<Other changes>
In each of the above modes, a special end condition is set in which the time reduction state ends when the number of time reduction small hits reaches 50 times or 100 times (specified number of times). However, the value of the number of time reduction small hits (specified number of times) for satisfying the special end condition is not limited to 50 times or 100 times, and can be appropriately changed as long as it is once or more.

Further, in the first embodiment, as the end condition of the time saving state, the normal end condition that the total number of fluctuations (upper limit number) reaches 100 times and the special end condition that the number of times of time saving small hits reaches 50 times (or 100 times). And can be set. However, the normal end condition in which the total number of fluctuations reaches 100 is not set, and only the special end condition may be set. Further, instead of the total number of fluctuations, it may be replaced with a normal end condition in which the number of fluctuations of the special figure 1 is 100 times or a normal end condition in which the number of fluctuations of the special figure 2 is 100 times. The above-mentioned upper limit is not limited to 100 times, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the second form, as the end condition of the time saving state, the normal ending condition that the total number of fluctuations reaches 100 times and the special ending condition that the number of small hits dedicated to the time saving special 2 reaches 50 times (or 100 times). Can be set. However, the normal end condition in which the total number of fluctuations (upper limit number) reaches 100 is not set, and only the special end condition may be set. Further, instead of the total number of fluctuations, it may be replaced with a normal end condition in which the number of fluctuations of the special figure 1 is 100 times or a normal end condition in which the number of fluctuations of the special figure 2 is 100 times. The above-mentioned upper limit is not limited to 100 times, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the second embodiment, as the end condition of the time saving state, a special ending condition that the number of small hits dedicated to the time saving special 2 reaches 50 times (or 100 times) can be set. However, there is a special end condition that the number of small hits dedicated to the time saving special 1 (the number of times the small hit game executed based on the lottery of special figure 1 after shifting to the time saving state) reaches the specified number of times (for example, 2 times). It may be possible to set it. In this case, if the time saving state ends when the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the time saving state is executed once, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) or The downtime may be set to a special value. In addition, the special end condition for special 2 that the number of small hits dedicated to time saving special 2 reaches 50 times (or 100 times) and the special end condition for special 1 that the number of small hits dedicated to time saving special 1 reaches 2 times are set at the same time. It may be possible to be done.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the small hit game is executed 49 times (a predetermined number of times, the number of times is "1" smaller than the number of times of the time saving small hit set as the special end condition) after the transition to the time saving state, the figure. Using the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in 12 (B), the fluctuation time or the stop time of the special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) was determined to be a special value. However, the above-mentioned predetermined number of times is not limited to the number of times smaller by "1" than the number of time-saving small hits set as the special end condition, and may be a number smaller than "2" and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the fluctuation time or stop time of the special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is special only within a certain number of times range (for example, from 30 to 40 times) after the transition to the time saving state. The value may be determined. Furthermore, after shifting to the time saving state, depending on the number of time saving small hits (for example, depending on the case of 40 to 48 times and the case of 49 times), using two or more special fluctuation pattern determination tables, special The fluctuation time and the stop time of the symbol may be specially determined. In this case, after shifting to the time saving state, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special symbol having abundant variations.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the total number of fluctuations is 4 times (specific number of times) or less from the time of transition from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state, the second special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C is used. The fluctuation time and stop time of the special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) were specially determined. However, from the time of transition from the time saving state to the non-time saving state, the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special symbol may be specially determined within another number of times other than the total number of fluctuations of 4. Furthermore, after shifting from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state, a special symbol is used according to the total number of fluctuations (for example, depending on the case of 3 times or less and the case of 4 times) using two or more special fluctuation pattern determination tables. The fluctuation time and the stop time may be specially determined. In this case, after shifting to the non-time saving state, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special symbol having abundant variations.

Further, in the second mode, the number of small hits for the time saving special 2 is 49 times (predetermined number of times, the number of times is "1" smaller than the number of small hits for the time saving special 2 set as the special end condition". ), The fluctuation time or the stop time of the special figure 2 was determined to be a special value by using the third special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56 (B). However, the above-mentioned predetermined number of times is not limited to the number of times smaller by "1" than the number of small hits for the time saving special 2 set as the special end condition, and may be a number smaller than "2" and can be changed as appropriate. is there. In addition, the fluctuation time or stop time of Special Figure 2 is determined to be a special value only within a certain number of times range (for example, from 30 to 40 times) for the time saving special 2 after shifting to the time saving state. Is also good. After shifting to the time saving state, use two or more special fluctuation pattern judgment tables according to the number of small hits for the time saving special 2 (for example, depending on the case of 40 to 48 times and the case of 49 times). Therefore, the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special figure 2 may be specially determined. In this case, after shifting to the time saving state, it is possible to execute the effect corresponding to the variation time and the stop time of the special figure 2 which is rich in variation. Of course, in the above-described modification, it is possible to replace the matters related to the special figure 2 with the matters related to the special figure 1.

Further, in the second mode, when the number of small hit games is 4 or less from the time of transition from the time saving state to the non-time saving state, the special symbol (4 special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56C) is used. The fluctuation time and stop time of Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) were specially determined. However, from the time of transition from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state, the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special symbol may be specially determined within a different number of times other than four small hit games. Furthermore, after shifting from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state, depending on the number of small hit games (for example, depending on the case of 3 times or less and the case of 4 times), using two or more special fluctuation pattern judgment tables, special The fluctuation time and the stop time of the symbol may be specially determined. In this case, after shifting to the non-time saving state, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special symbol having abundant variations.

Further, in each of the above modes, the fluctuation time (50,000 ms) determined by the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B) or the variation determined by the third special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56 (B). Based on the time (50,000 ms), the special battle effect shown in FIG. 50 (A) was executed. However, it is of course possible to execute an effect other than the special battle effect shown in FIG. 50 (A), which is an effect accompanied by notification of the number of consecutive big hits from the first hit and the number of game balls acquired from the first hit. Is also good. Further, the fluctuation time determined by the above-mentioned special fluctuation pattern determination table is not limited to 50,000 ms, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in each of the above modes, the stop time (5000 ms) determined by the first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B) or the stop determined by the third special variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56 (B). Based on the time (5000 ms), the character introduction start effect shown in FIG. 50 (C) was executed. However, it is of course possible to execute an effect other than the character introduction start effect shown in FIG. 50 (C), which is an effect accompanied by notification of the number of consecutive big hits from the first hit and the number of game balls acquired from the first hit. You may. Further, the stop time determined by the above-mentioned special fluctuation pattern determination table is not limited to 5000 ms, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in each of the above modes, the fluctuation time (10000 ms) determined by the second special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (C) or the variation determined by the fourth special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56 (C). Based on the time (10000 ms), the character introduction effect (special effect) shown in FIG. 51 (B) was executed. However, it is of course possible to execute an effect other than the character introduction effect shown in FIG. 51 (B), and an SP reach with a special battle effect or an SP reach without a battle may be used. Further, the fluctuation time determined by the above-mentioned special fluctuation pattern determination table is not limited to 10000 ms, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in each of the above modes, the stop time (3000 ms) determined by the second special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B) or the stop determined by the fourth special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56 (D). Based on the time (3000 ms), the enlarged character introduction start effect shown in FIG. 51 (D) was executed. However, it is of course possible to execute an effect other than the enlarged character introduction start effect shown in FIG. 51 (D), and for example, the spec notification may be unrelated to the output rate display, the base display, or the progress of the game. Further, the stop time determined by the above-mentioned special fluctuation pattern determination table is not limited to 3000 ms, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in each of the above modes, in order to notify the number of executions of the small hit game required until the special end condition is satisfied in the time saving state, the time saving small hit number image N2 shown in FIG. 49 (B) is displayed (number of times notification effect). ) Was performed. However, the special termination condition may be determined by displaying an image of another display mode (for example, an image showing the number of executions of the small hit game by counting up), a light emitting mode of the light emitting means by a lamp or the like, a sound output from the speaker 67, or the like. The number of executions of the small hit game required to be established may be notified.

Further, in each of the above modes, the jackpot game is executed by stopping and displaying the jackpot symbol (1st class jackpot), but both 1st class jackpot and 2nd class jackpot (big hit by passing to the specific area 39) are also available. It may be installed as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer).

Further, in the first form, the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of special figure 2 is about half (see FIG. 11), and in the second form, a big hit is won in the lottery of special figure 2. Except for cases, I made sure to win a small hit (see FIG. 54). However, the probability of winning a small hit can be changed as appropriate, and the probability of winning a small hit may be set to be substantially 100% small hit except in the case of winning a big hit. It should be noted that, in effect, winning a 100% small hit means that, for example, one-hundredth may result in a loss.

Further, in the second form, as shown in FIG. 55, the number of small hits dedicated to the time saving special 2 is 50 times or 100 based on the stop display of "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" or "special figure 2_big hit symbol C". A special end condition that is set for each time is set. However, a special end condition may be provided in which the number of executions of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) (the number of small hits for the total time reduction) is set to 50 or 100 times. , A special end condition may be provided in which the number of executions of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 (the number of small hits dedicated to the time saving special 1) is set to 50 or 100 times. In addition, one of the special end condition in which the number of small hits dedicated to time saving special 2 is set, the special end condition in which the number of small hits for total time saving is set, and the special end condition in which the number of small hits dedicated to time saving special 1 is set Two or all three may be provided at the same time.

Further, in the first form, as shown in FIG. 9, the number of time-saving small hits is 50 times (the first specified number of times) based on the fact that "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is stopped and displayed in the lottery of special figure 1. ) Is set, and based on the fact that "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol C" is stopped and displayed in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the number of time saving small hits is 100 times (second specified number of times). ) Is set as the second special termination condition. However, the value of the first specified number of times or the second specified number of times described above can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, as a modification, the first special end in which the number of time-saving small hits is set to 50 times (first specified number of times) based on the stop display of "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" in the lottery of special figure 1. The second special end where the condition is set and the number of time saving small hits is set to 100 times (second specified number of times) based on the stop display of "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" in the lottery of special figure 2. Conditions may be provided. In this case, unlike the first form described above, the person who wins the "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B" in the special figure 1 lottery as the first hit will win the "Special Figure 2_Big Hit" in the special figure 2 lottery in a short time state. A special end condition is set in which the number of time-saving small hits is larger than in the case of winning the "design C". Therefore, it is possible to provide a game property in which the first hit is very advantageous (the small hit rush state can be enjoyed for a long time). The value of the first specified number of times and the value of the second specified number of times may be the same.

Further, in the first form, as shown in FIG. 9, in the lottery of special figure 1, the first special end condition is provided only when "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is stopped and displayed. However, as shown in FIG. 57, for example, even when "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol D" is stopped and displayed in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the first special end condition may be provided. When the "special figure 1_big hit symbol D" is stopped and displayed, the first special end condition is set so that the number of time-saving small hits is set to a number other than 50 (for example, 70). As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to whether he / she has won the "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" that shortens the small hit rush state or the "special figure 1_big hit symbol D" that makes the small hit rush state longer. It is possible, and it is possible to enhance the interest. Although the number of time-saving small hits is set in the first special end condition, the number of time-saving special 2 dedicated small hits may be set, or the number of time-saving special 1 dedicated small hits may be set. The value of the number of times can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the second form, as shown in FIG. 9, only one type of jackpot symbol based on the lottery of special figure 2 (special figure 2_big hit symbol C) is provided, and the number of time-saving small hits is always 100 times. The second special termination condition to be set is provided. However, as shown in FIG. 57, even when "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol E" is stopped and displayed in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the second special end condition may be provided. When "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol E" is stopped and displayed, the second special end condition is set so that the number of small hits dedicated to Time Saving Special 2 is set to a number other than 100 (for example, 10). To do. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to whether he / she has won the "special figure 2_big hit symbol E" which shortens the small hit rush state or the "special figure 1_big hit symbol C" which makes the small hit rush state longer. It is possible, and it is possible to enhance the interest. Although the number of time-saving small hits is set in the second special end condition, the number of time-saving special 2 dedicated small hits may be set, or the number of time-saving special 1 dedicated small hits may be set. The value of the number of times can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the first form, as shown in FIG. 9, a jackpot symbol based on the lottery of special figure 1 (special figure 1_big hit symbol B) or a jackpot symbol based on the lottery of special figure 2 (special figure 2_big hit symbol C). Special termination conditions are now set regardless of which one is won. However, the special end condition may be set only when the jackpot symbol based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed. Or conversely, the special end condition may be set only when the jackpot symbol based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed.

Further, in each of the above modes, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to a high probability state based on the passage of the gaming ball to the specific region 39. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may shift to a high probability state based on the type of the jackpot symbol, or the type of the jackpot symbol and the type of the gaming state at the time of winning. It may be a pachinko gaming machine that is not controlled to a high probability state.

Further, in each of the above modes, when the special figure 1_big hit symbol B is stopped and displayed, and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, the game shifts to a high probability state after the big hit game, and the number of times of time saving and small hits is reduced. The time saving state in which (50 times) is set is set. Further, when the special figure 2_big hit symbol C is stopped and displayed, and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, the probability state shifts to the high probability state after the big hit game, and the number of time-saving small hits (100 times) is increased. Changed to shift to the set time saving state. However, the transition to the time-saving state in which the number of time-saving small hits is set is irrelevant to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, and is determined by the type of the jackpot symbol, or the type of the jackpot symbol and the time of winning. It may be determined by the game state.

The "big hit symbol that can be controlled to the time saving state (second game state) after the jackpot game" means that the jackpot symbol shown below is included. First of all, in the case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as in the present embodiment and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, the time is shortened after the jackpot game. It means to include the above-mentioned jackpot symbol that is displayed as stopped. Secondly, on the condition that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined gaming state, it means that the above-mentioned jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is included in the case where the time is shortened after the jackpot game. Thirdly, on the condition that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed regardless of the game state, the above-mentioned stop-displayed jackpot symbol is included in the case where the time is shortened after the jackpot game.

Further, in each of the above modes, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed in which the variation display of the special figure 2 has priority over the variation display of the special figure 1, but the variation display of the special figure 1 has priority over the variation display of the special figure 2. It may be used as a pachinko machine to be executed.

Further, in each of the above modes, the variation display of the special figure 2 may not be started during the variation display of the special figure 1, and the variation display of the special figure 2 may be started during the variation display of the special figure 2. It was not a game machine. However, a game in which the variable display of the special figure 2 may be started even during the variable display of the special figure 1, and the variable display of the special figure 1 can be started even during the variable display of the special figure 2 (so-called simultaneous fluctuation). It may be a machine.

Further, in each of the above modes, the upper limit number of holds in special figure 1 or the upper limit number of holds in special figure 2 is set to "4", but it can be changed as appropriate. For example, the upper limit of the number of holds in Special Figure 2 may be set to "1". In this case, it is preferable to specially determine the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special figure 2 within the number of fluctuations of the special figure 2 from the time of transition from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. This is because, immediately after the transition to the non-time saving state, it becomes possible to make the effect based on the hold of the special figure 2 remaining only one as a special effect.

Further, in each of the above modes, when the number of time-saving small hits or the number of small hits for the time-saving special 2 reaches the specified number of times, the state shifts from the time-saving state (second game state) to the non-time-saving state (first game state). However, when the number of executions of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) reaches the specified number of times after shifting to the high probability state, the high probability state (second game state) becomes non-high. The state may be shifted to the probability state (first game state). Alternatively, after the transition to the high probability state, the number of executions of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 (the number of small hits for the high probability special 2) reaches the specified number, or after the transition to the high probability state, the special figure 1 When the number of executions of the small hit game based on the lottery (the number of small hits for high probability special 1) reaches the specified number, the high probability state (second game state) is changed to the normal probability state (first game state). You can do it. In short, the matters relating to the time saving state of each of the above forms may be replaced with the matters relating to the high probability state.

Further, in each of the above modes, the total opening time of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game is set to 1.6 seconds, but this time can be changed as appropriate. However, it is desirable to set it to 1.8 seconds or less so that an unintended amount of prize balls is not made.

Further, in each of the above modes, the display unit for performing the variation effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (display screen 7a of the image display device 7), but is configured by each display screen of two or more display devices. May be good. For example, in a configuration including a sub display device in addition to the image display device 7 as the main display device, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely produced on the display screen of the main display device, and the sub display device is provided. It may be configured to perform a small symbol variation effect on the display screen. A touch panel including a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the game machine frame 50, and the liquid crystal display device on the touch panel may be used as a sub display device.

Further, in each of the above modes, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (judgment information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number. May be obtained and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit or the small hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of the fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in each of the above modes, the time saving state ends (non-time saving state) when the number of executions of the small hit game reaches a predetermined number of times after the transition to the time saving state. However, when the number of times the small hit is won (or the number of changes in the special symbol based on the small hit winning) reaches a predetermined number of times after shifting to the time saving state, the time saving state ends (non-time saving state). You can do it. In this case, when the number of times the small hit is won reaches the specified number of times after shifting to the time saving state and the special symbol based on the small hit winning is stopped and displayed through the variable display, the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state. You can do it. Alternatively, after shifting to the time saving state, the number of times the small hit is won reaches the specified number of times, and after the small hit game after the special symbol based on the small hit winning is stopped and displayed through the variable display, the time saving state is changed to non-time saving. You may try to shift to the state.

As described above, the "special end condition in which the number of executions of the small hit game after being controlled in the time saving state reaches a predetermined number of times" described in the first embodiment is changed to "the small hit after being controlled in the time saving state". The number of times of winning or the number of times of execution of the variation display of the special symbol based on the small hit winning (total number of times of fluctuation) may be executed instead of the "special end condition up to a predetermined number of times". Further, when the "first special end condition" described in the second embodiment is controlled to the time saving state based on the stop display of the special figure 1_big hit symbol B, the small hit after being controlled to the time saving state. Even if the number of times of winning or the number of times of execution of the variation display of the special symbol based on the small hit winning (total number of times of fluctuation) is changed to the predetermined first specified number of times (50 times), the first special end condition is executed. good. Further, when the "second special end condition" described in the second embodiment is controlled to the time saving state based on the stop display of the special figure 2_big hit symbol C, the small hit after being controlled to the time saving state. Even if the number of times of winning or the number of times of execution of the variation display of the special symbol based on the small hit winning (total number of times of fluctuation) is changed to the predetermined second specified number of times (100 times), the second special end condition is executed. good. Then, instead of the above-mentioned special end condition (including the first special end condition or the second special end condition), "the number of times the small hit was won or the small hit was won in the lottery of the special figure 1 after being controlled to the time saving state". The number of executions of the variable display of the first special symbol based on the above is a predetermined number of times, and the special end condition for exclusive use of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 after being controlled to the time saving state wins a small hit. It may be carried out by appropriately changing the number of times of execution of the second special symbol variation display based on the number of times of winning or the small hit winning to the "special end condition for reaching a predetermined number of times". It should be noted that the matter related to the time saving state described above may be replaced with the matter related to the high probability state.

11. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-described embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

The invention according to means 1
The entry ports (first start port 20, second start port 21) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
A special winning opening (second major winning opening 35) arranged in the game area, a special winning opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 37) for opening and closing the special winning opening, and
Judgment information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S206 and S212) capable of acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entry into the ball entry port, and
Based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, the hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1002 and S1008) capable of executing the determination process of whether it is a big hit or a small hit, and
When the determination process by the hit determination means is performed, the identification symbol display means (special symbol display 41) that stops and displays the identification symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) indicating the determination result through variable display. ,
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (special figure 1_big hit symbol A, special figure 1_big hit symbol B, special figure 2_big hit symbol C) indicating a jackpot winning, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. The jackpot game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S908) and
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol (special figure 2_small hit symbol a) indicating the small hit winning, the small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game for opening the special winning opening opening / closing member ( The game control microcomputer 81) that executes step S909, and
The gaming state after the jackpot game can be controlled to a second gaming state (time saving state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state (non-time saving state, normal gaming state) until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) including a gaming state control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2304).
The end condition includes a special end condition in which the number of times the small hit game is executed (hereinafter referred to as "the number of small hit games") after being controlled in the second game state reaches a predetermined number of times (50 times). Is included (see FIG. 9).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the player is controlled to the second gaming state after the jackpot game, the player has an advantage. However, in the second gaming state, when the number of small hit games reaches a predetermined number, the game shifts to the disadvantageous first gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp the end time point of the advantageous second game state, and it is possible to provide a novel hobby that makes the player expect that the number of small hit games does not reach the specified number of times. It is possible.

The invention according to means 2
In the gaming machine described in means 1,
When the determination process is performed, a variation time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the variation display time of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation time”) is provided.
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the determination process is performed in the second gaming state, the variation time can be determined based on the number of small hit games (first special variation pattern shown in FIG. 9B). It is a gaming machine characterized by (see the judgment table).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state, the fluctuation time can be determined based on the number of small hit games. Therefore, it is possible to determine an arbitrary fluctuation time when the number of small hit games is arbitrary.

The invention according to means 3
In the gaming machine described in means 2,
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the number of small hit games is less than the predetermined number of times (49 times), which is less than the specified number of times, the variation is based on a predetermined first determination criterion (normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12A). Determine the time,
When the number of small hit games is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is determined based on a predetermined second determination criterion (first special variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12B). ,
The fluctuation time determined based on the second determination criterion is likely to be longer than the fluctuation time determined based on the first determination criterion (FIGS. 12A and 12B). It is a game machine characterized by (see comparison of).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the number of small hit games becomes a predetermined number or more in the second gaming state, the subsequent fluctuation time can be lengthened based on the second determination criterion. This makes it possible to create an effect that raises expectations when approaching the end of the second gaming state.

The invention according to means 4
In the gaming machine described in means 3,
The predetermined number of times is one less than the specified number of times (49 times).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the number of small hit games is less than a predetermined number in the second gaming state, the fluctuation time is determined based on the first determination criterion. Then, when the number of small hit games reaches a predetermined number of times, which is one less than the specified number of times, the fluctuation time is determined longer based on the second determination criterion. That is, when the control of the second game state is completed with only one execution of the small hit game, the fluctuation time can be lengthened. In this way, it is possible to increase the expectation immediately before the end of the second game state.

The invention according to means 5
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
The end condition includes a normal end condition in which the number of times the variation display of the identification symbol is executed reaches a predetermined upper limit number (100 times).
The game machine is characterized in that the specified number of times is set less than the upper limit number of times.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a normal ending condition and a special ending condition are provided as the ending condition of the second gaming state. In this case, since the specified number of times corresponding to the special end condition is less than the upper limit number of times corresponding to the normal end condition, the special end condition may be satisfied before the normal end condition is satisfied. On the other hand, the normal termination condition may be satisfied before the special termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of urgency as to which of the special end condition and the normal end condition is satisfied earlier.

The invention according to means 6 is
In the gaming machine described in means 1,
The ball entry port includes a first ball entry port (first start port 20) and a second ball entry port (second start port 21).
The determination information acquisition means has a first acquisition process (special figure 1 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the ball entering the first ball entrance. , The second acquisition process (special figure 2 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring the determination information based on the ball entering the second ball entry port can be executed.
The hit determination means can execute the first determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process in step S1008) of at least a jackpot based on the determination information acquired by the first acquisition process, and the second Based on the judgment information acquired by the acquisition process, it is possible to execute the second judgment process of whether the hit is a big hit or a small hit (special figure 2 big hit judgment process in step S1002).
When the first determination process is performed, the time of variation display of the first identification symbol (first special symbol) indicating the determination result is determined, and when the second determination process is performed, the determination result is shown. (2) A variation time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the variation display time (hereinafter referred to as "second variation time") of the identification symbol (second special symbol) is provided.
When the first determination process is performed, the identification symbol display means stops and displays the first identification symbol through variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the second identification symbol is variablely displayed. After that, it is stopped and displayed.
The jackpot game executing means executes the jackpot game when the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot winning.
The small hit game executing means executes the small hit game when at least the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (special figure 2_small hit symbol a) indicating the small hit winning. ,
As the special end condition, the number of small hit games based on the determination of a small hit by the second determination process (hereinafter referred to as "the number of small hit games for the second identification symbol (the number of small hits dedicated to the time saving special 2)") The gaming machine is characterized in that the termination condition up to the specified number of times is included (see FIG. 55).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the first identification symbol is irregularly displayed in the second gaming state, the number of small hit games based on the entry into the second entrance reaches the specified number. , It is possible not to shift to the first gaming state. That is, it is possible to reliably guarantee the game property that the number of small hit games for the second identification symbol is advantageous up to the specified number of times.

The invention according to means 7
In the gaming machine according to means 6,
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the second determination process is performed in the second gaming state, the second variation time can be determined based on the number of small hit games for the second identification symbol (FIG. 56 (Fig. 56). It is a gaming machine characterized by the third special fluctuation pattern determination table) shown in B).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state, it is possible to determine the second variation time according to the number of small hit games based on the entry of the ball into the second entrance. Therefore, even if the variation display of the first identification symbol is performed based on the entry into the first ball entrance, an arbitrary second variation time is determined when the number of small hit games for an arbitrary second identification symbol is used. It is possible.

The invention according to means 8
In the gaming machine described in means 1,
The end condition includes a normal end condition in which the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as "variation number") reaches a predetermined upper limit number (100 times).
The specified number of times is set to be less than the upper limit number of times.
When the determination process is performed, a variation time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the variation display time of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation time”) is provided.
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the state shifts from the second game state after the jackpot game to the first game state based on the establishment of the end condition, the first game is played regardless of the number of fluctuations from the end time of the jackpot game. The gaming machine is characterized in that the fluctuation time can be determined based on the number of fluctuations from the time of transition to the state (see the fourth special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56C). ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a normal ending condition and a special ending condition are provided as the ending conditions of the second gaming state. Since the specified number of times corresponding to the special end condition is less than the upper limit number of times corresponding to the normal end condition, the special end condition may be satisfied before the normal end condition is satisfied. Therefore, the number of fluctuations from the end of the jackpot game to the transition to the first game state through the second game state is not constant. Therefore, if it is attempted to determine the fluctuation time immediately after the transition to the first game state based on the number of fluctuations from the end of the jackpot game, the fluctuation time suitable for the effect immediately after the transition to the first game state cannot be determined. There is a risk. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fluctuation time is determined based on the number of fluctuations counted from the transition time to the first gaming state, not from the end time of the jackpot game. Therefore, even when the game shifts to the first gaming state due to the establishment of the special end condition, it is possible to determine an arbitrary fluctuation time after shifting to the first gaming state.

The invention according to means 9
In the gaming machine according to means 8.
Equipped with a special effect execution means (microcomputer 91 for effect control that executes step S5020) capable of executing a predetermined special effect (character introduction effect).
The fluctuation time determining means is
If the number of fluctuations is less than or equal to the specific number of times (4 times) from the time of transition to the first gaming state, it is based on a predetermined special determination criterion (second special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C). To determine the fluctuation time
When the number of fluctuations exceeds the specific number of times from the time of transition to the first gaming state, the fluctuation time is based on a predetermined normal determination criterion (first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12A). Is what determines
The special effect executing means is
When the fluctuation time is determined based on the special determination criterion, the special effect can be executed while the variation display of the identification symbol based on the fluctuation time is performed.
When the fluctuation time is determined based on the normal determination criterion, the gaming machine is characterized in that the special effect is not executed during the variation display of the identification symbol based on the fluctuation time.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fluctuation time is determined based on the special determination criterion only when the number of fluctuations is equal to or less than the specific number of times immediately after the transition to the first gaming state. Then, based on this fluctuation time, it is possible to execute a special effect for exclusive use. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect immediately after the transition to the first gaming state.

The invention according to means 10
In the gaming machine described in means 1,
The end condition includes a normal end condition in which the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as "variation number") reaches a predetermined upper limit number (100 times).
When the determination process is performed, a variation time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the variation display time of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation time”) is provided.
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the second game state after the big hit game is changed to the first game state based on the establishment of the end condition, the first small hit game is performed regardless of the number of small hit games from the end time of the big hit game. 1 The variation time can be determined based on the number of executions of the small hit game from the time of transition to the gaming state (see the fourth special variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56C). It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a normal ending condition and a special ending condition are provided as the ending conditions of the second gaming state. Therefore, the normal termination condition may be satisfied before the special termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, the number of small hit games from the end of the big hit game to the transition to the first game state through the second game state is not constant. Therefore, if it is attempted to determine the fluctuation time immediately after the transition to the first game state based on the number of small hit games from the end of the jackpot game, the fluctuation time that matches the effect immediately after the transition to the first game state is set. It may not be possible to decide. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the variation time is determined based on the number of small hit games counted from the time of transition to the first gaming state, not from the end of the big hit game. Therefore, even when the player shifts to the first game state due to the establishment of the normal end condition, it is possible to determine an arbitrary fluctuation time after the shift to the first game state.

The invention according to means 11
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 10.
The number of times that the number of times notification effect (display of the time saving small hit number image N2) for notifying the number of times the small hit game is executed required until the special end condition is satisfied while being controlled to the second game state can be executed. The gaming machine is characterized by being provided with a notification effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 91 that executes steps S5005 and S5006).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state, it is possible to clearly indicate how many times the execution of the small hit game is left to shift to the first gaming state by the number-of-times notification effect.

The invention according to means 12
The entry ports (first start port 20, second start port 21) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
A special winning opening (second major winning opening 35) arranged in the game area, a special winning opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 37) for opening and closing the special winning opening, and
Judgment information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S206 and S212) capable of acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entry into the ball entry port, and
Based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, the hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1002 and S1008) capable of executing the determination process of whether it is a big hit or a small hit, and
When the determination process by the hit determination means is performed, the identification symbol display means (special symbol display 41) that stops and displays the identification symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) indicating the determination result through variable display. ,
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (special figure 1_big hit symbol A, special figure 1_big hit symbol B, special figure 2_big hit symbol C) indicating a jackpot winning, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. The jackpot game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S908) and
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol (special figure 2_small hit symbol a) indicating the small hit winning, the small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game for opening the special winning opening opening / closing member ( The game control microcomputer 81) that executes step S909, and
The gaming state after the jackpot game can be controlled to a second gaming state (time saving state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state (non-time saving state, normal gaming state) until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) including a gaming state control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2304).
The jackpot symbol includes a first jackpot symbol (special figure 1_big hit symbol B) and a second jackpot symbol (special figure 2_big hit symbol C) that can be controlled to the second gaming state after the jackpot game. Is included,
The end condition is
When the second game state is controlled based on the stop display of the first big hit symbol, the number of executions of the small hit game after being controlled to the second game state (hereinafter referred to as "small hit game number"). ) Is the first special termination condition that reaches the predetermined first specified number of times (50 times),
When the second game state is controlled based on the stop display of the second big hit symbol, the number of small hit games after being controlled to the second game state is a predetermined second predetermined number of times (100). It is a gaming machine characterized in that the second special termination condition up to (times) is included.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the player is controlled to the second gaming state after the jackpot game, the player has an advantage. However, when the second game state is controlled based on the stop display of the first big hit symbol, when the number of small hit games reaches the first specified number, the state shifts to the disadvantageous first game state. On the other hand, when the second big hit symbol is controlled to the second game state based on the stop display, when the number of small hit games reaches the second specified number, the state shifts to the disadvantageous second game state. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with a novel hobby that the end condition of the second game state, which is triggered by the number of times the small hit game is executed, differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol.

The invention according to means 13
In the gaming machine according to means 12.
When the determination process is performed, a variation time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the variation display time of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation time”) is provided.
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the determination process is performed in the second gaming state, the variation time can be determined based on the number of small hit games (first special variation pattern shown in FIG. 9B). It is a gaming machine characterized by (see the judgment table).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state, the fluctuation time can be determined based on the number of small hit games. Therefore, it is possible to determine an arbitrary fluctuation time when the number of small hit games is arbitrary.

The invention according to means 14
In the gaming machine according to means 12 or means 13.
When the determination process is performed, a stop time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the stop display time of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “stop time”) is provided.
The stop time determining means is
When the determination process is performed in the second gaming state, the stop time can be determined based on the number of small hit games (first special variation pattern determination shown in FIG. 9B). It is a game machine characterized by (see table).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state, the stop time can be determined based on the number of small hit games. Therefore, it is possible to determine an arbitrary stop time when the number of small hit games is arbitrary.

The invention according to means 15
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 14.
The ball entry port includes a first ball entry port (first start port 20) and a second ball entry port (second start port 21).
The determination information acquisition means has a first acquisition process (special figure 1 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the ball entering the first ball entrance. , The second acquisition process (special figure 2 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring the determination information based on the ball entering the second ball entry port can be executed.
The hit determination means can execute the first determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process in step S1008) of at least a jackpot based on the determination information acquired by the first acquisition process, and the second Based on the judgment information acquired by the acquisition process, it is possible to execute the second judgment process of whether the hit is a big hit or a small hit (special figure 2 big hit judgment process in step S1002).
When the first determination process is performed, the identification symbol display means stops and displays the first identification symbol (first special symbol) indicating the determination result through variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the identification symbol display means stops and displays. , The second identification symbol (second special symbol) indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed via the variable display.
The jackpot game executing means executes the jackpot game when the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot winning.
The small hit game executing means executes the small hit game when at least the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (special figure 2_small hit symbol a) indicating the small hit winning. ,
The first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination that the first jackpot is a jackpot in the first determination process.
The second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination that the second jackpot is a jackpot in the second determination process.
The second specified number of times (100 times) is larger than the first specified number of times (50 times).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the first gaming state, when the first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination of the jackpot in the first determination process, the second gaming state after the jackpot game. Can be migrated to. In this case, it is possible to continue the second game state until the number of small hit games reaches the first specified number of times. On the other hand, in the second game state, when the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination of the jackpot in the second determination process, the game shifts to the second game state again after the jackpot game. can do. In this case, it is possible to continue the second gaming state until the number of small hit games reaches the second specified number of times, which is larger than the first specified number of times. In this way, it is possible to provide a game property that winning the second jackpot symbol in the second game state is more advantageous than winning the first jackpot symbol in the first game state.

The invention according to means 16
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 14.
The ball entry port includes a first ball entry port (first start port 20) and a second ball entry port (second start port 21).
The determination information acquisition means has a first acquisition process (special figure 1 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the ball entering the first ball entrance. , The second acquisition process (special figure 2 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring the determination information based on the ball entering the second ball entry port can be executed.
The hit determination means can execute the first determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process in step S1008) of at least a jackpot based on the determination information acquired by the first acquisition process, and the second Based on the judgment information acquired by the acquisition process, it is possible to execute the second judgment process of whether the hit is a big hit or a small hit (special figure 2 big hit judgment process in step S1002).
When the first determination process is performed, the identification symbol display means stops and displays the first identification symbol indicating the determination result through variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the determination result is shown. The second identification symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display.
The jackpot game executing means executes the jackpot game when the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot winning.
The small hit game executing means executes the small hit game when at least the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (special figure 2_small hit symbol a) indicating the small hit winning. ,
The first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination that the first jackpot is a jackpot in the first determination process.
The second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination that the second jackpot is a jackpot in the second determination process.
The game machine is characterized in that the first specified number of times (100 times) is larger than the second specified number of times (50 times).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination of the jackpot in the second determination process in the second gaming state, the second game is performed again after the jackpot game. You can move to the state. In this case, the second gaming state can be continued until the number of small hit games reaches the second specified number of games. On the other hand, in the first game state, when the first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination of the jackpot in the first determination process, the game shifts to the second game state after the jackpot game. be able to. In this case, it is possible to continue the second game state until the number of small hit games reaches the first specified number of times, which is larger than the second specified number of times. In this way, it is possible to provide a game property that winning the first jackpot symbol in the first game state as the first hit is more advantageous than winning the second jackpot symbol in the second game state.

The invention according to means 17
The entry ports (first start port 20, second start port 21) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
A special winning opening (second major winning opening 35) arranged in the game area, a special winning opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 37) for opening and closing the special winning opening, and
Judgment information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S206 and S212) capable of acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entry into the ball entry port, and
Based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, the hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1002 and S1008) capable of executing the determination process of whether it is a big hit or a small hit, and
When the determination process by the hit determination means is performed, the identification symbol display means (special symbol display 41) that stops and displays the identification symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) indicating the determination result through variable display. ,
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (special figure 1_big hit symbol A, special figure 1_big hit symbol B, special figure 2_big hit symbol C) indicating a jackpot winning, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. The jackpot game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S908) and
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol (special figure 2_small hit symbol a) indicating the small hit winning, the small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game for opening the special winning opening opening / closing member ( The game control microcomputer 81) that executes step S909, and
The gaming state after the jackpot game can be controlled to a second gaming state (time saving state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state (non-time saving state, normal gaming state) until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) including a gaming state control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2304).
In the end condition, the number of times a small hit is won after being controlled in the second game state or the number of times of variation display of the identification symbol based on the small hit winning (hereinafter referred to as "small hit number") is predetermined. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it includes a special termination condition up to a specified number of times.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the player is controlled to the second gaming state after the jackpot game, the player has an advantage. However, in the second gaming state, when the number of small hits reaches the specified number of times, the game shifts to the disadvantageous first gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp the end time point of the advantageous second gaming state, and it is possible to provide a novel hobby that makes the player expect that the number of small hits does not reach the specified number of times. Is.

The invention according to means 18
In the gaming machine according to means 17.
When the determination process is performed, a variation time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the variation display time of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation time”) is provided.
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the determination process is performed in the second gaming state, the gaming machine is characterized in that the fluctuation time can be determined based on the number of small hits.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to determine the fluctuation time based on the number of small hits in the second gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to determine an arbitrary fluctuation time when the number of small hits is arbitrary.

The invention according to means 19
In the gaming machine according to means 18.
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the number of small hits is less than the predetermined number of times less than the specified number of times, the fluctuation time is determined based on a predetermined first determination criterion.
When the number of small hits is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times, the fluctuation time is determined based on a predetermined second determination criterion.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the fluctuation time determined based on the second determination criterion can be easily made longer than the fluctuation time determined based on the first determination criterion.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the number of small hits exceeds a predetermined number in the second gaming state, the subsequent fluctuation time can be lengthened based on the second determination criterion. This makes it possible to create an effect that raises expectations when approaching the end of the second gaming state.

The invention according to means 20
In the gaming machine according to means 19.
The predetermined number of times is one less than the specified number of times.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the number of small hits is less than a predetermined number in the second gaming state, the fluctuation time is determined based on the first determination criterion. Then, when the number of small hits reaches a predetermined number of times, which is one less than the specified number of times, the subsequent fluctuation time is determined longer based on the second determination criterion. That is, when the control of the second gaming state is completed when the number of small hits is one remaining, the fluctuation time can be lengthened. In this way, it is possible to increase the expectation immediately before the end of the second game state.

The invention according to means 21
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 17 to 20
The end condition includes a normal end condition in which the number of times the variation display of the identification symbol is executed reaches a predetermined upper limit number (100 times).
The game machine is characterized in that the specified number of times is set less than the upper limit number of times.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a normal ending condition and a special ending condition are provided as the ending condition of the second gaming state. In this case, since the specified number of times corresponding to the special end condition is less than the upper limit number of times corresponding to the normal end condition, the special end condition may be satisfied before the normal end condition is satisfied. On the other hand, the normal termination condition may be satisfied before the special termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of urgency as to which of the special end condition and the normal end condition is satisfied earlier.

The invention according to means 22
In the gaming machine according to means 17.
The ball entry port includes a first ball entry port (first start port 20) and a second ball entry port (second start port 21).
The determination information acquisition means has a first acquisition process (special figure 1 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the ball entering the first ball entrance. , The second acquisition process (special figure 2 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring the determination information based on the ball entering the second ball entry port can be executed.
The hit determination means can execute the first determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process in step S1008) of at least a jackpot based on the determination information acquired by the first acquisition process, and the second Based on the judgment information acquired by the acquisition process, it is possible to execute the second judgment process of whether the hit is a big hit or a small hit (special figure 2 big hit judgment process in step S1002).
When the first determination process is performed, the time of variation display of the first identification symbol (first special symbol) indicating the determination result is determined, and when the second determination process is performed, the determination result is shown. (2) A variation time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the variation display time (hereinafter referred to as "second variation time") of the identification symbol (second special symbol) is provided.
When the first determination process is performed, the identification symbol display means stops and displays the first identification symbol through variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the second identification symbol is variablely displayed. After that, it is stopped and displayed.
The jackpot game executing means executes the jackpot game when the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot winning.
The small hit game executing means executes the small hit game when at least the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (special figure 2_small hit symbol a) indicating the small hit winning. ,
As the special end condition, the number of times based on the determination of a small hit by the second determination process, or the number of variations of the second identification symbol based on the small hit winning (hereinafter, "the number of small hits for the second identification symbol"). ) Is a gaming machine characterized in that the termination condition up to the specified number of times is included.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the first identification symbol is irregularly displayed in the second gaming state, the number of small hits based on the entry into the second entrance reaches the specified number of hits. It is possible not to shift to the first gaming state. That is, it is possible to reliably guarantee the game property that the number of small hits for the second identification symbol is advantageous up to the specified number of times.

The invention according to means 23
In the gaming machine according to means 22
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the second determination process is performed in the second game state, the second variation time can be determined based on the number of small hits for the second identification symbol. It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state, it is possible to determine the second variation time according to the number of small hits based on the entry of the ball into the second entrance. Therefore, even if the variation display of the first identification symbol is performed based on the ball entering the first ball entry port, an arbitrary second variation time is determined when the number of small hits for an arbitrary second identification symbol is reached. Is possible.

The invention according to means 24
In the gaming machine according to means 17.
The end condition includes a normal end condition in which the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as "variation number") reaches a predetermined upper limit number (100 times).
The specified number of times is set to be less than the upper limit number of times.
When the determination process is performed, a variation time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the variation display time of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation time”) is provided.
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the state shifts from the second game state after the jackpot game to the first game state based on the establishment of the end condition, the first game is played regardless of the number of fluctuations from the end time of the jackpot game. The gaming machine is characterized in that the fluctuation time can be determined based on the number of fluctuations from the time of transition to the state (see the fourth special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56C). ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a normal ending condition and a special ending condition are provided as the ending conditions of the second gaming state. Since the specified number of times corresponding to the special end condition is less than the upper limit number of times corresponding to the normal end condition, the special end condition may be satisfied before the normal end condition is satisfied. Therefore, the number of fluctuations from the end of the jackpot game to the transition to the first game state through the second game state is not constant. Therefore, if it is attempted to determine the fluctuation time immediately after the transition to the first game state based on the number of fluctuations from the end of the jackpot game, the fluctuation time suitable for the effect immediately after the transition to the first game state cannot be determined. There is a risk. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fluctuation time is determined based on the number of fluctuations counted from the transition time to the first gaming state, not from the end time of the jackpot game. Therefore, even when the game shifts to the first gaming state due to the establishment of the special end condition, it is possible to determine an arbitrary fluctuation time after shifting to the first gaming state.

The invention according to means 25
In the gaming machine according to means 24,
Equipped with a special effect execution means (microcomputer 91 for effect control that executes step S5020) capable of executing a predetermined special effect (character introduction effect).
The fluctuation time determining means is
If the number of fluctuations is less than or equal to the specific number of times (4 times) from the time of transition to the first gaming state, it is based on a predetermined special determination criterion (second special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C). To determine the fluctuation time
When the number of fluctuations exceeds the specific number of times from the time of transition to the first gaming state, the fluctuation time is based on a predetermined normal determination criterion (first special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12A). Is what determines
The special effect executing means is
When the fluctuation time is determined based on the special determination criterion, the special effect can be executed while the variation display of the identification symbol based on the fluctuation time is performed.
When the fluctuation time is determined based on the normal determination criterion, the gaming machine is characterized in that the special effect is not executed during the variation display of the identification symbol based on the fluctuation time.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fluctuation time is determined based on the special determination criterion only when the number of fluctuations is equal to or less than the specific number of times immediately after the transition to the first gaming state. Then, based on this fluctuation time, it is possible to execute a special effect for exclusive use. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect immediately after the transition to the first gaming state.

The invention according to means 26
In the gaming machine according to means 17.
The end condition includes a normal end condition in which the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as "variation number") reaches a predetermined upper limit number (100 times).
When the determination process is performed, a variation time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the variation display time of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation time”) is provided.
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the second game state after the big hit game is changed to the first game state based on the establishment of the end condition, the first small hit regardless of the number of small hits from the end time of the big hit game. A gaming machine characterized in that the fluctuation time can be determined based on the number of times a small hit is won from the time of transition to the gaming state or the number of times of variation display of the identification symbol based on the small hit winning. is there.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a normal ending condition and a special ending condition are provided as the ending conditions of the second gaming state. Therefore, the normal termination condition may be satisfied before the special termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, the number of small hits from the end of the big hit game to the transition to the first game state through the second game state is not constant. Therefore, if it is attempted to determine the fluctuation time immediately after the transition to the first game state based on the number of small hits from the end of the jackpot game, the fluctuation time suitable for the effect immediately after the transition to the first game state is determined. It may not be possible. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the number of small hits (the number of times the small hit is won or the identification symbol based on the small hit winning) is counted not from the end of the big hit game but from the transition to the first gaming state. The fluctuation time is determined based on the number of fluctuation displays). Therefore, even when the player shifts to the first game state due to the establishment of the normal end condition, it is possible to determine an arbitrary fluctuation time after the shift to the first game state.

The invention according to means 27
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 17 to 26,
When the second game state is controlled, the number of times notification effect of notifying the number of times the small hit required until the special end condition is satisfied or the number of times of variation display of the identification symbol based on the small hit winning is executed is executed. It is a gaming machine characterized by being provided with a means for executing a notification effect as many times as possible.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second game state, the number of times the small hit is won or the number of times of the variation display of the identification symbol based on the small hit is left to shift to the first game state by the number of times notification effect. It is possible to show in an easy-to-understand manner what to do.

The invention according to means 28
The entry ports (first start port 20, second start port 21) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
A special winning opening (second major winning opening 35) arranged in the game area, a special winning opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 37) for opening and closing the special winning opening, and
Judgment information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S206 and S212) capable of acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entry into the ball entry port, and
Based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, the hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1002 and S1008) capable of executing the determination process of whether it is a big hit or a small hit, and
When the determination process by the hit determination means is performed, the identification symbol display means (special symbol display 41) that stops and displays the identification symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) indicating the determination result through variable display. ,
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (special figure 1_big hit symbol A, special figure 1_big hit symbol B, special figure 2_big hit symbol C) indicating a jackpot winning, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. The jackpot game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S908) and
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol (special figure 2_small hit symbol a) indicating the small hit winning, the small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game for opening the special winning opening opening / closing member ( The game control microcomputer 81) that executes step S909, and
The gaming state after the jackpot game can be controlled to a second gaming state (time saving state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state (non-time saving state, normal gaming state) until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) including a gaming state control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2304).
The jackpot symbol includes a first jackpot symbol (special figure 1_big hit symbol B) and a second jackpot symbol (special figure 2_big hit symbol C) that can be controlled to the second gaming state after the jackpot game. Is included,
The end condition is
When the second game state is controlled based on the stop display of the first big hit symbol, the number of times the small hit is won after being controlled to the second game state or the identification symbol based on the small hit winning The first special end condition that the number of times of variable display (hereinafter referred to as "the number of small hits") reaches the predetermined first specified number of times, and
When controlled to the second gaming state based on the stop display of the second jackpot symbol, the number of small hits after being controlled to the second gaming state reaches a predetermined second predetermined number of times. It is a gaming machine characterized in that 2 special termination conditions and are included.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the player is controlled to the second gaming state after the jackpot game, the player has an advantage. However, when the second game state is controlled based on the stop display of the first big hit symbol, when the number of small hits reaches the first specified number of times, the state shifts to the disadvantageous first game state. On the other hand, when the second game state is controlled based on the stop display of the second big hit symbol, when the number of small hits reaches the second specified number, the state shifts to the disadvantageous second game state. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with a novel hobby that the ending condition of the second game state triggered by the number of small hits differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol.

The invention according to means 29
In the gaming machine according to means 28,
When the determination process is performed, a variation time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the variation display time of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation time”) is provided.
The fluctuation time determining means is
When the determination process is performed in the second gaming state, the gaming machine is characterized in that the fluctuation time can be determined based on the number of small hits.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to determine the fluctuation time based on the number of small hits in the second gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to determine an arbitrary fluctuation time when the number of small hits is arbitrary.

The invention according to means 30
In the gaming machine according to means 28 or means 29,
When the determination process is performed, a stop time determining means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1003 and S1009) for determining the stop display time of the identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “stop time”) is provided.
The stop time determining means is
When the determination process is performed in the second gaming state, the gaming machine is characterized in that the stop time can be determined based on the number of small hits.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to determine the stop time based on the number of small hits in the second gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to determine an arbitrary stop time when the number of small hits is arbitrary.

The invention according to means 31
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 28 to 30
The ball entry port includes a first ball entry port (first start port 20) and a second ball entry port (second start port 21).
The determination information acquisition means has a first acquisition process (special figure 1 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the ball entering the first ball entrance. , The second acquisition process (special figure 2 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring the determination information based on the ball entering the second ball entry port can be executed.
The hit determination means can execute the first determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process in step S1008) of at least a jackpot based on the determination information acquired by the first acquisition process, and the second Based on the judgment information acquired by the acquisition process, it is possible to execute the second judgment process of whether the hit is a big hit or a small hit (special figure 2 big hit judgment process in step S1002).
When the first determination process is performed, the identification symbol display means stops and displays the first identification symbol (first special symbol) indicating the determination result through variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the identification symbol display means stops and displays. , The second identification symbol (second special symbol) indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed via the variable display.
The jackpot game executing means executes the jackpot game when the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot winning.
The small hit game executing means executes the small hit game when at least the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (special figure 2_small hit symbol a) indicating the small hit winning. ,
The first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination that the first jackpot is a jackpot in the first determination process.
The second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination that the second jackpot is a jackpot in the second determination process.
The second specified number of times is a gaming machine characterized in that it is larger than the first specified number of times.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the first gaming state, when the first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination of the jackpot in the first determination process, the second gaming state after the jackpot game. Can be migrated to. In this case, the second gaming state can be continued until the number of small hits reaches the first specified number of times. On the other hand, in the second game state, when the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination of the jackpot in the second determination process, the game shifts to the second game state again after the jackpot game. can do. In this case, it is possible to continue the second gaming state until the number of small hits reaches the second specified number of times, which is larger than the first specified number of times. In this way, it is possible to provide a game property that winning the second jackpot symbol in the second game state is more advantageous than winning the first jackpot symbol in the first game state.

The invention according to means 32
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 28 to 30
The ball entry port includes a first ball entry port (first start port 20) and a second ball entry port (second start port 21).
The determination information acquisition means has a first acquisition process (special figure 1 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the ball entering the first ball entrance. , The second acquisition process (special figure 2 related random number acquisition process in step S212) for acquiring the determination information based on the ball entering the second ball entry port can be executed.
The hit determination means can execute the first determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process in step S1008) of at least a jackpot based on the determination information acquired by the first acquisition process, and the second Based on the judgment information acquired by the acquisition process, it is possible to execute the second judgment process of whether the hit is a big hit or a small hit (special figure 2 big hit judgment process in step S1002).
When the first determination process is performed, the identification symbol display means stops and displays the first identification symbol indicating the determination result through variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the determination result is shown. The second identification symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display.
The jackpot game executing means executes the jackpot game when the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot winning.
The small hit game executing means executes the small hit game when at least the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (special figure 2_small hit symbol a) indicating the small hit winning. ,
The first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination that the first jackpot is a jackpot in the first determination process.
The second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination that the second jackpot is a jackpot in the second determination process.
The first specified number of times is a gaming machine characterized in that it is larger than the second specified number of times.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination of the jackpot in the second determination process in the second gaming state, the second game is performed again after the jackpot game. You can move to the state. In this case, the second gaming state can be continued until the number of small hits reaches the second specified number of times. On the other hand, in the first game state, when the first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination of the jackpot in the first determination process, the game shifts to the second game state after the jackpot game. be able to. In this case, it is possible to continue the second gaming state until the number of small hits reaches the first specified number of times, which is larger than the second specified number of times. In this way, it is possible to provide a game property that winning the first jackpot symbol in the first game state as the first hit is more advantageous than winning the second jackpot symbol in the second game state.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display device 20 ... 1st starting port (1st ball entry port)
21 ... 2nd start port (2nd ball entry port)
81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer 100 ... Image control board

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A game control means capable of performing a hit determination as to whether it is a big hit or a small hit,
In a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The game control means
The identification symbol showing the result of the hit determination can be stopped and displayed via the variable display.
If the previous SL identification symbols are stopped and displayed in small win symbol indicating the small hit prize is capable of executing a small prize game,
It is possible to control the time saving state in which the game ball is easier to enter the specific entrance than in the non-time saving state.
It is possible to control the non-time saving state based on the establishment of the first special end condition in which the number of times determined as a small hit in the hit determination reaches the first specified number of times after being controlled in the time saving state.
Based on the establishment of the second special end condition, in which the number of times determined as a small hit in the hit determination reaches the second specified number of times, which is larger than the first specified number of times, after being controlled in the time-reduced state, the non-time-saving state is entered. Controllable and
The effect control means
The first transition suggestion effect can be executed when transitioning to the time saving state in which the first special end condition is set.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a second shift suggestion effect different from the first shift suggestion effect when shifting to the time saving state in which the second special end condition is set.

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