JP7025025B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

As a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, a gaming machine that limits the number of consecutive times to control a favorable gaming state after the end of a jackpot game is known. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, the number of times the limiter is continuously controlled to the high probability state is limited by setting the number of limiters at the time of the first hit.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-244227

By the way, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, once the limiter number of times is set, the advantageous gaming state does not end before the jackpot game of that number of times is executed. Such playability is a common and mundane thing, and there was room for improvement in this respect.

The gaming machine of the present invention
An entrance where a game ball can enter, a first state where the ball can enter the entrance, and a second state where the ball cannot enter the entrance or is more difficult than the first state. A ball entry means having a ball entry opening switching member, and a ball entry means,
The gaming state after the special game, which is advantageous to the player, can be controlled to the second gaming state in which the entrance switching member is more likely to be controlled to the first state than the first gaming state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Game state control means and
When the number of continuous controls to the second gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit, a gaming state limiting means for controlling the gaming state after the special game to the first gaming state is provided.
Prior to the control to the first gaming state due to the number of continuous controls reaching the predetermined upper limit, the predetermined end condition is satisfied in the second gaming state and the first gaming state is controlled. If this is the case, the machine is a gaming machine in which the count of the number of continuous controls is reset.
When the game is controlled from the first game state to the second game state via the special game, the special game can be easily executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times.
Prior to the control to the first gaming state due to the number of continuous control times reaching the predetermined upper limit, the transition to the first gaming state based on the establishment of the predetermined end condition and the special game. And may be done ,
The feature is that the ball entry opening switching member controlled to the first state before the start of the special game is configured so as not to be continuously controlled to the first state until the end of the special game. It is a game machine to play.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having new playability.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus, etc. of the gaming machine in detail. 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 gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a hit type determination table which concerns on special figure 1. It is a hit type determination table which concerns on special figure 2. It is a table which shows the end condition of the time saving state. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "1", (B) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "2", and (C) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "3". It is a jackpot determination table to be used, (D) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "4", (E) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "5", and (F) is a setting. It is a jackpot determination table used when the value is "6". It is a figure which shows the distribution of the determination result of the lottery of the special figure 2 of setting 1 and setting 6 in the gaming machine which concerns on a comparative example. (A) is a reach determination table, (B) is a normal symbol hit detection table, and (C) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. This is a special symbol variation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of the electric chew. It is a perspective view which shows the back side of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A) is a perspective view showing a main control board and a main control board case, and (B) is a front view showing a main control board and a main control board case. It is a front view which shows the 7-segment display. It is a table showing the types of operations that can be performed when the power is turned on. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the effect mode when the setting confirmation operation is performed through the setting change mode transition operation to the RAM clear switch operation (setting change operation). (A) is a diagram showing a case where an error display is executed on the 7-segment display, and (B) is an operation suggestion image on the display screen, an error sound output from the speaker, and a frame lamp and a board lamp. It is a figure which shows the error light emission mode of. It is a figure which shows the game flow (the flow of a game) of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A) is a diagram for explaining the execution status of the jackpot when "RUSH" is completed without resetting the time saving limiter even once, and (B) is a diagram when there is a resetting of the time saving limiter during "RUSH". It is a figure explaining the execution situation of the jackpot of. It is a timing chart which shows the timing of transition (falling) from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the 2nd prize opening and the operation pattern of a distribution member according to the type of a small hit. It is a timing chart which shows the main game composition from the start of a small hit variation to the end of a big hit game in various small hit symbols. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the power-on processing. It is a flowchart of setting change mode processing. It is a flowchart of setting value confirmation mode processing. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of power failure recovery. It is a flowchart of error mode processing. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit detection process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process based on a general drawing. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. 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 hit 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 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 based on a special figure. 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 special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. 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 the received command analysis process. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the production mainly in "RUSH" in the gaming machine of this embodiment, and is the production from the ED (ending) production of the first hit to the performance of the small hit game through the small hit fluctuation in the short time state. It is a figure which shows. It is the figure of the display screen which shows the effect of the continuation of FIG. 61, and is the figure which shows the effect from a small hit game to a big hit game. It is a figure which shows the effect in the round game at a specific interval and after a specific interval. (A) is a diagram showing a special blessing effect performed on the 13th round of the small hit symbol e, and (B) is a diagram showing an ending (ED) effect when the time saving limiter reaches 5 times. (A) is a diagram showing the effect performed at the time of the small hit fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state, and (B) is the ending in the first big hit after the time saving limiter is reset during "RUSH" (B). ED) It is a figure which shows the production. It is a timing chart for explaining the transition timing from the time saving state to the non-time saving state which concerns on a change example.

1. 1. Structure of a gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 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 gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a gaming ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the gaming ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the machine is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 (see the plan view in the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player at the time of the effect executed as the game progresses. There is. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

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

Further, an image display device (display means) 7, which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the image display device 7, the variable display of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later will be displayed. There is an effect symbol display area to perform. The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols consists 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 left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the winning lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". In addition, if a small hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "135". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a random eye 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 winning 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 effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction and a mode of scrolling in the horizontal direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed at the time of winning a small hit.

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

Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. By displaying the effect hold, it is possible to show the player the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, 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 decorative 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, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like is arranged on the upper part of the center decorative body 10.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a first starting port (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 the lottery of the first special symbol (also referred to as "lottery of special figure 1" or "hit lottery related to special figure 1", that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like). It is an opportunity.

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 (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 entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is the lottery of the second special symbol (also referred to as "lottery of special figure 2" or "hit lottery related to special figure 2", that is, it is determined to be the acquisition of a big hit random number or the like). It is an opportunity.

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening switching member) 23 that can move forward and backward, 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). The second starting port 21 is capable of entering a game ball only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state (first state)). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state (second state)), the game ball cannot enter. If the second starting port 21 is more difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when it 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, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (an example of a special winning means) 31 provided with a first large winning opening (an example of a special winning opening) 30 is provided. .. The first large winning device 31 is also referred to as a first special variable winning device. The first large winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (an example of a special winning opening switching member) 32 that takes an open state (first state) and a closed state (second state), and the first large winning device 32 is operated by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. It opens and closes the winning opening 30. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

Further, on the right side of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, a second large winning device (an example of a special winning means) 36 provided with a second large winning opening (an example of a special winning opening) 35 is provided. ing. The second large winning device 36 is also referred to as a second special variable winning device. The second large winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (an example of a special winning opening switching member) 37 that takes an open state (first state) and a closed state (second state), and the second large winning device 36 is operated by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. It opens and closes the winning opening 35. The opening / closing member 37 is an advancing / retreating type that advances / retreats back and forth, and is driven by a 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).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second prize-winning device 36, a specific region (V region) 39 and a non-specific region 70 through which a game ball passing through the second prize-winning opening 35 can pass. Is formed. In the second big winning device 36, a second big winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big winning opening 35 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 to the non-specific area 70 is arranged. Further, the second prize-winning device 36 has a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution member 71 that drives the distribution member 71. It is provided with a member solenoid 73. The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passing allowable state) for 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. A second state (passage blocking state) of allocating to the non-specific area 70 is taken.

As shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2, 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 is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that hinders the passage of the game ball to the specific region 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the distribution member 71 to a non-specific area. Pass through 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game described later. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the above-mentioned first special symbol lottery is called a type 1 jackpot, and the jackpot won by the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a type 2 jackpot. Since the second prize-winning device 36 includes a specific area (V area) 39, it is also referred to as a “V attacker”. On the other hand, since the first prize-winning device 31 does not have a specific area (V area), it is also referred to as a "normal attacker".

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second starting port 21 in the game area 3. 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 (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 3, an out port 6 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won a prize in any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, 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 launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of launching 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 flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20, a first winning device 31, and an out port 6 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.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second big prize device 36, a first big prize device 31, and an out port 6 are provided. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the gate 28, the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first large winning opening 30, or the second large winning opening. Aim to win a prize in 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the display devices 40 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The indicators 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol (first symbol), a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol (second symbol), and a display device 40. , A normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying a normal symbol (corresponding to a "predetermined symbol") is included. Further, the indicators 40 include a special symbol hold indicator 43 that displays the number of stored operations of the first special symbol indicator 41a (first special symbol hold).

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 as an opportunity. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as an opportunity. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special 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.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped and displayed, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, Notify the result of the special drawing lottery). 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. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first jackpot will be an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of winning jackpot). A jackpot game that opens 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the opening pattern is set according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of the winning small hit). A small hit game is performed to open the second big winning opening 35. The opening pattern of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 and second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game or the small hit game will be described later. In addition, the jackpot game corresponds to a special game.

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 jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. Also, if you win a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hits described below), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up, such as "●●●● ○○●●". Display the small hit symbol. 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 variable display (variable display) of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect that the LED is turned on. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20, the values (determination information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning are held as the first special figure hold. , Is stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value (upper limit storage number) in this embodiment is "4".

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 first special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the special symbol or the big hit. Even if a prize is won during the execution of a game or a small hit game, the right to a special drawing lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the second special symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is being executed or a big hit. If there is a passage to the second starting port 21 during the execution of the game or the small hit game, the jackpot random number or the like based on the passage is not acquired. That is, the configuration does not store the operation hold (second special symbol hold) of the second special symbol display 41b. Depending on the playability to be realized, the second special figure hold may be configured to be able to store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). In this case, the second special symbol hold stored in the RAM 84 is digested when the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the second special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the second special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the second special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Further, in this case, it is advisable to provide a second special figure holding indicator for displaying the number of stored second special drawing holdings.

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 opening 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 "hit (normal figure hit)", 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. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable 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 turned on alternately. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In addition, this pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gate when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. When there is a passage to 28, the normal symbol random number is not acquired based on the passage. That is, it is a configuration that does not store the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It should be noted that the normal drawing hold may be configured to be able to store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). In this case, the normal symbol hold stored in the RAM 84 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 that the normal symbol random number corresponding to the normal figure hold is determined and the variable display of the normal symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Further, in this case, it is advisable to provide a normal map hold indicator that displays the number of stored normal map hold.

2. 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 is provided with at least a sub control board 90, and can control a game effect using an effect means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, panel 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 electric power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary electric 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 turned off. Further, a power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. By turning the power switch 155 on and off, the power can be turned on / off. 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.

Further, the power supply board 150 is provided with a RAM clear switch (RAM clear operation means) 152 for causing the CPU 82 to clear the information stored in the RAM 84 of the game control microcomputer 81, which will be described later. As shown in FIG. 15, the RAM clear switch 152 is on the power supply board 150 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (specifically, the power supply switch on the power supply board 150 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the back side). It is provided on the right side of 155). Therefore, the RAM clear switch 152 cannot be operated unless the employee of the game hall or the like who can open the game machine frame 50 can operate the game machine frame 50. That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 152 is an operation means that cannot be operated by a player. The RAM clear switch 152 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 152 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 81. The state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed is referred to as an ON state of the RAM clear switch 152, and the state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is not pressed is referred to as an OFF state of the RAM clear switch 152.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 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 the game control microcomputer 81. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

In addition to the special figure holding storage unit 85 described above, the RAM 84 is provided with a set value information storage unit 86 described later. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the main control board 80 is provided with a 7-segment display 190 and a setting key cylinder 180. The 7-segment display 190 and the setting key cylinder 180 will be described in detail later.

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 large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large 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 starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting 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 second large winning opening 35 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 second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each ordinary winning opening 27, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38, and a 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 opening 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 prize-winning device 36.

Further, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, and a special symbol holding display 43 are connected to the main control board 80. 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 also receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. A prize ball payout device 120 and a card unit 135 (which are installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enable ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) are connected to the payout control board 110. At the same time, the launching device 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 gaming machine 1. Pay out or pay out ball rental. The prize balls and rental balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for the 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 RAM 94 is provided with a setting value flag 95, which will be described later. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a 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 the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding 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 effect 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, display control is executed based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. 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 be made to 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 that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. 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 board movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the movable board 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 15, and controls the operation of the board 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 be made to execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the panel 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 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 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, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are provided. Except for the main control board 80, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. 3. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state includes a normal gaming state (corresponding to a non-time saving state and a non-privilege gaming state) and a time saving state (corresponding to a privileged gaming state). In the time saving state, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated. The probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is a function in which the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than that in the non-time saving state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, there is no chance of winning in the normal symbol lottery in the non-short-time state, but it is always a win in the normal symbol lottery in the short-time state.

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated. The fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 is a function in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time reduction state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12C, the fluctuation time is set to 30 seconds in the non-time reduction state, but the fluctuation time is set to 1.5 seconds in the time reduction state.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. The opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is a function in which the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time saving state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the opening time is set to 2 seconds in the non-time saving state, but the opening time is set to 4 seconds in the time saving state.

When the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 are operating, when these functions are not operating. In comparison, 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 fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating (that is, the time saving state) is also referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating (that is, the non-time saving state) is also 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 called the electric support control state. The low base state is also called the non-electric support control state.

In addition, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 may be activated in the time saving state (high base state). That is, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state (low base state) is set relatively small, and the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game in the time saving state is set relatively large. May be good.

Further, in the time saving state (high base state), all the above-mentioned functions may not operate. 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. Therefore, it is sufficient that the game ball is easier to win in the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 than when the function is not operating.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game after the big hit game based on the time saving hit (“4R time saving big hit” based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 or various “small hits” based on the lottery of Special Figure 2) described later. The state is basically controlled to a time saving state (high base state). However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with a so-called "time saving limiter" function. The function of the "time saving limiter" is that when the number of consecutive times controlled in the time saving state after the big hit game reaches a predetermined "limit number", the next big hit game is a big hit game based on the time saving hit. However, it is a function to control to a non-time saving state (low base state). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the limit number of times is set to five.

The time saving state ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, as the end condition of the time saving state, the end condition based on the special symbol, the end condition based on the execution of the jackpot game, and the end condition based on the normal symbol are defined (see FIG. 8). The time saving limiter and the end condition of the time saving state will be described in detail later.

In the time-saving state (high base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. The electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 compared to the non-time saving state (low base state), and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, a right-handed hit is made so that the game ball can be won in 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 the non-time saving state (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 more difficult to open the electric chew 22 than in the time saving state (high base state), and the winning in the first starting port 20 is more difficult than the winning in the second starting port 21. This is because it is easier. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than right-handed. When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). Further, the state in which the big hit game is being executed is called the big hit game state, and the state in which the small hit game is being executed is called the small hit game state. The state in which the jackpot game is being executed is also referred to as a special game state.

4. Explanation of big hits, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits", "small hits", and "missing" as a result of the special symbol lottery. 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", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

When a big hit is won in a special symbol lottery, a "big hit game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. When the small hit is won, a "small hit game" is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the winning small hit symbol. A "big hit game" to open is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is referred to as a type 1 jackpot game. Further, the jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a type 2 jackpot game. In addition, the big hit game and the small hit game are collectively referred to as a special game.

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 starts 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.

Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit opening game is the small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened, the opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening), and the small hit opening game is completed. Includes later ending (post-closed interval).

<About the type of jackpot symbol>
As a result of the special symbol lottery, if a big hit is won (that is, if one kind big hit is won), a big hit game (one kind big hit game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, there are two types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by lottery of the first special symbol (special diagram 1). .. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" is won at a distribution rate of 50%, and "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is won at a distribution rate of 50%. In addition, in this embodiment, it is not determined as a "big hit" in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2) (see FIG. 7).

"Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A" is a 4R (round) time-saving jackpot, and "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B" is a 13R non-time-saving jackpot. In the jackpot game based on either jackpot symbol, the number of times the first jackpot 30 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the big hit game when "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A" is won is "Time saving state (high base state)", but after the big hit game when "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B" is won. The gaming state of is a "non-time saving state (low base state)". The end condition of the time saving state after the big hit game based on "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A" is set as the first end condition. This point will be described later.

<About the types of small hit symbols>
In addition, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if a small hit is won, a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once is executed. If a game ball wins a prize in the second big prize opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area 39 in the second big prize device 36, the big hit is won, and then the first one. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot games) that opens the jackpot 30 is executed. When this big hit game (big hit game triggered by passing through the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as the small hit game corresponds to the first round. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. Further, 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.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, there is only one type of small hit symbol (small hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 1. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, there are four types of small hit symbols (small hit symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 2. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_small hit symbol a". In the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" was won with a distribution rate of 60%, and "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" was won with a distribution rate of 15%, and the distribution rate was 20. % Will win the "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol d", and the fraction per 5% will win the "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol e".

The small hit based on the lottery of the special figure 1 (special figure 1_small hit symbol a) is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage). On the other hand, small hits based on the lottery of special figure 2 (special figure 2_small hit symbol b, special figure 2_small hit symbol c, special figure 2_small hit symbol d, and special figure 2_small hit symbol e (hereinafter, "Small hit symbol b" to "small hit symbol e")) are small hits that can always pass through V. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit game is executed from the small hit winning based on the lottery of the special figure 1 except in the irregular case. Whether or not V can pass during the execution of the small hit game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37.

In the small hit game based on each type of small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. However, the opening time in each small hit game differs depending on the type of small hit symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, it takes about 4.6 seconds for the "small hit symbol a", and 0.008 for the "small hit symbol b" to "small hit symbol e" as shown in FIG. Seconds. The reason why the opening time of the small hit game differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol is that the second big winning opening 35 is opened to the distribution member 71 that has been moving in a constant motion from the start of this opening. This is to change the timing (see FIG. 24). As a result, a passing open pattern that allows V to pass during the execution of the small hit game and a non-passing open pattern that does not allow V passage (including substantially) during the execution of the small hit game are created. .. The details of the opening pattern for passing and the opening pattern for non-passing will be described later.

Further, in the big hit game (type 2 big hit game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit symbol. To. Specifically, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol a" shown in FIG. 6, the first big prize is won once per 1R from the 2nd R to the 5th R, with the maximum opening time being 29.5 seconds. The mouth 30 is opened, and the first big winning mouth 30 is opened once per 1R from the 6th R to the 16th R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. That is, the 2 types of big hit games of 4R are substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of the two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "non-time saving state (low base state)". However, since the "small hit symbol a" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V, such a two-kind big hit game is not executed except in an irregular case.

Further, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol b" or "small hit symbol c" shown in FIG. 7, the 2R to 5Rths are once per 1R, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The first big winning opening 30 is opened, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 6th R to the 16th R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. That is, the 2 types of big hit games of 4R are substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of these two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "time saving state (high base state)".

Further, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol d" shown in FIG. 7, the first big winning opening 30 is set once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 9th round, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The first large winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 10th R to the 16th R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. That is, the two kinds of big hit games of 8R are substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of these two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "time saving state (high base state)".

Further, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol e" shown in FIG. 7, the first big winning opening 30 is set once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 14th round, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The first large winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 15th R to the 16th R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. That is, the two kinds of big hit games of 13R are substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of these two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "time saving state (high base state)".

<Termination condition for time saving>
Next, the end condition of the time saving state will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the end condition in the time saving state includes a first end condition and a second end condition. Both the first end condition and the second end condition include an end condition based on a normal symbol, an end condition based on a special symbol, and other end conditions, but the first end condition and the second end condition are different. , Only the end condition based on the normal symbol is different.

Specifically, in the first end condition, the upper limit number of fluctuations of the normal symbol in the time saving state is set to "2" (end condition based on the normal symbol). In the first end condition, the upper limit fluctuation number of the special symbol in the time saving state is set to "1" for the upper limit fluctuation number of the special figure 2 only, and the upper limit fluctuation number of the special figure 1 only and the special figure 1 and the special figure. The maximum number of fluctuations in total with 2 is set to "5" (end condition based on a special symbol). The reason why the upper limit change number of the special symbol is set in this way is that when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is controlled to the time saving state in the state of "4", the change of the special figure 1 is executed four times. Even if it is done, there is still room for the fluctuation of Special Figure 2 to occur once. Further, in the first end condition, the execution of the jackpot game is also set as an end trigger of the time saving state (other end conditions).

On the other hand, in the second end condition, the upper limit number of fluctuations of the normal symbol in the time saving state is set to "1" (end condition based on the normal symbol). The "end condition based on the special symbol" and the "other end condition" in the second end condition are the same as the first end condition.

Here, the time-saving state in which the first end condition is set is referred to as the first time-saving state, and the time-saving state in which the second end condition is set is referred to as the second time-saving state. In the first time saving state, the end of any one of the various end conditions listed as the first end condition (one end condition based on a normal symbol, three end conditions based on a special symbol, and one other end condition). If the condition is met, the time saving state ends. Further, in the second time saving state, any one of the various end conditions listed as the second end condition (one end condition based on a normal symbol, three end conditions based on a special symbol, and one other end condition). When one of the end conditions is satisfied, the time saving state ends.

When the time-saving jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, the end condition of the time-saving state is set to the first end condition (see FIG. 6). That is, in the time saving state based on the so-called "first hit", the first end condition is set. Then, when the "small hit symbol b", the "small hit symbol d", or the "small hit symbol e" is won among the time-saving small hits based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the two kinds of big hit games are executed. , The end condition of the time saving state after that is set to the first end condition. On the other hand, when the "small hit symbol c" is won among the time saving small hits based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 and the type 2 big hit game is executed, the end condition of the subsequent time saving state is the second. Set as an end condition. That is, the end condition of the time saving state is set as the second end condition only for 15% of the small hits based on the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 7).

As described above, in this embodiment, two types of end conditions in the time saving state are provided. As will be described in detail later, when the first end condition is set, the time-saving state remains at the time of the first change start time of the special figure 2 in the time-saving state. On the other hand, when the second end condition is set, the time-saving state has already ended at the start of the first change in the first special figure 2 in the time-saving state, and the state has shifted to the non-time-saving state (). See FIG. 23). This is one of the configurations for realizing the characteristic game characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

<Limitation on the number of continuous controls in a time-saving state>
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a so-called "time saving limiter" function. The function of the "time saving limiter" is that when the number of consecutive times controlled in the time saving state after the big hit game reaches a predetermined limit number ("5" in this embodiment), after the big hit game based on the big hit. Even if there is, it is a function to control to a non-time saving state. However, even if the time reduction state is controlled after the big hit game, if the next winning is determined after the transition to the non-time reduction state, the count of the number of continuous control times in the time reduction state is reset.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the upper limit of the number of continuous controls in the time saving state is "5". That is, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 wins a time-saving jackpot (“Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A” shown in FIG. 6) in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the jackpot game including the jackpot (first hit) is 6 times. It is a game property (so-called game property of a 6-time set machine) in which the execution of the game is substantially determined. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state through the jackpot game, the remaining five jackpot games can be easily executed. On top of that, as described above, when the second end condition is set, the state shifts to the non-time saving state before it is determined that the small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2. Therefore, in the present embodiment, setting the time saving state to the second end condition means that the execution of the six jackpot games is substantially confirmed again. That is, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 wins the "small hit symbol c" that triggers the time saving state of the second end condition by the time the big hit game is executed six times, the next small hit is in the non-time saving state. It is a jackpot game based on winning, and the game is such that the execution of the jackpot game six times including the jackpot game is substantially confirmed. That is, the time saving state of the second end condition is set, so that the six jackpot games are reset (see FIG. 21). This point will be described in detail later.

By the way, as in this embodiment, as long as the game is played correctly, the game is not controlled to a non-time saving state after the end of the jackpot game until the jackpot game is executed a predetermined upper limit number of times (game after the jackpot game). The configuration (the state is shortened) is expressed as "the execution of the jackpot game of the predetermined upper limit is substantially fixed" or "the execution of the jackpot game of the predetermined upper limit is facilitated". It may happen.

<About jackpot random numbers, etc.>
Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of the big hit and the determination of the small hit are performed based on the "big hit random number", and the determination of the winning type is performed based on the "hit type random number". As shown in FIG. 9A, 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 hit / miss determination is wrong. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of multiple 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 effect 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 a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result). 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 (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 9B. 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 65535.

5. About the jackpot determination table Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment uses the jackpot determination table to determine whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) and whether or not it is a small hit (small). Whether or not to perform a winning game) can be decided. As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10F, the jackpot determination table is provided corresponding to each of the set values. In this embodiment, six types of set values, "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", or "6", are provided.

The setting whose setting value is "1" is called "setting 1", the setting whose setting value is "2" is called "setting 2", and the setting whose setting value is "3" is "setting 3". A setting with a setting value of "4" is called "setting 4", a setting with a setting value of "5" is called "setting 5", and a setting with a setting value of "6" is called "setting 6". ".

The set value is a parameter that determines the probability of being determined as a big hit in the "hit determination process" described later (referred to as "big hit determination probability" or "big hit winning probability" as appropriate). The set value is set by an employee of the amusement park or the like, as will be described later. The types of set values and the types of the jackpot determination table are not limited to the six types, and can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIGS. 10 (A) to 10 (F), in the jackpot determination table corresponding to each set value, a jackpot random number value determined to be a jackpot, a small hit, or a loss is set for each type of special symbol. It is sorted. The jackpot determination table is set so that the higher the set value is set, the easier it is to determine the jackpot. Specifically, in the jackpot determination table with the set value "1", the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/300, and in the jackpot determination table with the set value "2", the jackpot winning probability is about 1/280. In the jackpot judgment table with the set value "3", the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/260, and in the jackpot judgment table with the setting value "4", the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/240. In the jackpot judgment table with the set value "5", the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/220, and in the jackpot judgment table with the setting value "6", the jackpot winning probability is about 1/200. It is set.

However, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is a "big hit" only in the lottery of Special Figure 1, and it is not determined whether or not it is a "big hit" in the lottery of Special Figure 2. That is, in the lottery of Special Figure 1, it is possible to win a big hit with the winning probability for each set value described above, but in the lottery of Special Figure 2, no big hit is won regardless of which set value is set (that is,). The jackpot winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is 0%).

Further, the winning probability of a small hit does not change regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6" is set. Specifically, in the lottery of Special Figure 1, it is determined that a small hit is won with a probability of about 1/124 regardless of which set value is set. On the other hand, in the lottery of the special figure 2, it is always determined that the small hit is won regardless of which set value is set (that is, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of the special figure 2 is 100%).

As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability (the jackpot winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 1) is set in 6 stages differently, but in the lottery of Special Figure 2, it is also possible to win the "big hit". It is configured so that it does not become. The configuration in which the "big hit" is not won in the lottery of the special figure 2 is one of the characteristic configurations of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Here, a gaming machine that includes a "big hit" in the lottery of special figure 1 as in this embodiment but does not include "big hit" in the lottery of special figure 2, and a special drawing of special figure 1 as in the past. The lottery shown in FIG. 2 is also compared with a gaming machine including a "big hit". As shown in FIG. 11, in a gaming machine including a "big hit" in the lottery of the special figure 2, when a "setting" is provided as in the present embodiment, the result is as follows. That is, as described above, since the small hit winning probability does not change without setting a setting difference, the special figure in the setting 6 having the highest jackpot winning probability (setting 6 having the largest number of random numbers determined to be big hit winning). When the lottery result of 2 is configured to be a big hit or a small hit (that is, there is no loss), other settings such as setting 1 having a lower jackpot winning probability than setting 6 (random value determined to be a big hit winning) In other settings where the number is less than the setting 6), the lottery result of the special figure 2 will include "missing". That is, in the configuration in which the lottery of the special figure 2 includes the "big hit", it is possible to change the jackpot winning probability by setting the set value and to be sure to win in the lottery of the special figure 2 (winning probability 1/1). It's impossible.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "big hit" is included only in the lottery of the special figure 1, and the "big hit" is not included in the lottery of the special figure 2. Therefore, it is possible to change the jackpot winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 1 by setting the set value, and it is possible to realize the playability of always winning (small hit) in the lottery of Special Figure 2. ing. In other words, during the game period when the lottery of Special Figure 1 is mainly performed (that is, during the non-time saving state), the jackpot winning probability according to the setting difference is aimed at, and then the time saving state is controlled, and the special figure 2 is controlled. When the lottery is mainly performed during the game period, it is possible to realize the game property of aiming for a big hit consecutive villa (acquisition of a prize ball) regardless of the set value. In other words, once the time is reduced, the playability that can be expected from the jackpot consecutive villas (acquisition of prize balls) is realized regardless of the set value.

The method of distributing the jackpot random number values in the jackpot determination table is not limited to FIGS. 10A to 10F, and can be appropriately changed.

6. Main control board unit 80B and setting (setting value) change method and confirmation method Next, the main control board unit 80B, the setting change method, and the setting confirmation method will be described in order. As shown in FIG. 15, on the back surface side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the power supply board 150 is arranged on the lower side behind the inner frame 52. A payout control board 110 is arranged behind the power supply board 150, and at least a part of the power supply board 150 and the payout control board 110 overlap each other in the front-rear direction. The power supply board 150 and the payout control board 110 are arranged outside the transparent outer cover 55 provided at the rear of the game board 2. Therefore, the payout control board 110 can be said to be a "frame-side board" provided on the game machine frame 50 (inner frame 52) instead of the game board 2. The payout control board 110 is housed in a payout control board case 110A that does not interfere with its visibility.

On the other hand, the main control board 80, the above-mentioned sub control board 90, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 are arranged inside the outer cover 55 of the game board 2. Therefore, the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 can be said to be "board-side boards" provided on the game board 2 instead of the game machine frame 50. The main control board 80 is housed in a main control board case (game control board case) 80A that does not interfere with the visibility of the game control microcomputer 81. The main control board 80 and the main control board case 80A constitute a main control board unit (game control board unit) 80B.

16 (A) is a perspective view of the main control board unit 80B, and FIG. 16 (B) is a front view of the main control board unit 80B. As shown in FIG. 16, the main control board case 80A includes a lid case 410 that covers the component mounting surface (rear surface) side of the main control board 80, and a bottom case 420 that covers the solder surface (front surface) side of the main control board 80. , Is equipped. The main control board 80 is screwed to the lid case 410, and the lid case 410 is assembled to the bottom case 420. In this way, the main control board 80 is housed inside the main control board case 80A. After accommodating the main control board 80, the main control board case 80A is hermetically sealed with caulking pins 430 and 430 on the left side and the right side.

A game control microcomputer 81 is mounted on the main control board 80 at the center in the left-right direction and the center in the up-down direction via an IC socket. Further, a 7-segment display 190 is mounted at the center in the left-right direction and the lower part in the up-down direction (below the game control microcomputer 81) of the main control board 80. The main control board case 80A is made of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin (for example, polycarbonate). Therefore, it is possible to visually recognize the mounted parts such as the game control microcomputer 81 and the 7-segment display 190 from the outside of the main control board case 80A.

Further, a setting key cylinder 180 is mounted on the lower left portion of the main control board 80 (the lower right portion when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the rear). The setting key cylinder 180 is a switch component capable of switching between an ON state and an OFF state by using a dedicated setting key 184 (see FIG. 16A). The setting key cylinder 180 includes a rotating portion (inner cylinder, inner cylinder portion) rotatably provided inside the fixing portion (outer cylinder, outer cylinder portion). The rotating portion is provided with a keyhole 185 for inserting the setting key 184.

The setting key 184 is inserted into the keyhole 185 of the setting key cylinder 180, and the setting key 184 (rotating part of the setting key cylinder 180) is turned from the OFF position (the position shown in FIG. 20B, which is also called the standby position or the initial position). , The switching circuit in the setting key cylinder 180 (see the setting key cylinder switch 180a, FIG. 4) by rotating to the ON position (the position rotated 90 degrees to the right from the OFF position, which is also called the rotation position or the movement position). It can be switched ON / OFF. The state in which the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF is referred to as an OFF state of the setting key cylinder 180, and the state in which the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON is referred to as an ON state of the setting key cylinder 180. Further, the ON position of the setting key 184 (rotating portion of the setting key cylinder 180) is a position rotated by 90 degrees from the OFF position. Further, the fact that the setting key 184 (rotating part of the setting key cylinder 180) is in the ON position (rotating position) is also referred to as "the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position", and the setting key 184 (rotating part of the setting key cylinder 180) is turned. The fact that the moving part) is in the OFF position (standby position) is also referred to as "the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position".

In this embodiment, the keyhole surface 186 of the setting key cylinder 180 and the rear surface 410a of the lid case 410 are substantially on the same plane (see FIG. 16A). That is, the keyhole surface 186 does not protrude or retract with respect to the rear surface 410a of the main control board case 80A. Therefore, it is possible to secure a space behind the main control board case 80A and prevent damage to the setting key cylinder 180 as compared with the case where the setting key cylinder 180 protrudes from the main control board case 80A. Further, since it is possible to almost eliminate the gap between the setting key cylinder 180 and the opening 411 as compared with the one retracted with respect to the main control board case 80A (the opening 411 is closed by the setting key cylinder 180). Therefore, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the main control board case 80A through the opening 411. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting key cylinder 180 from being illegal and the main control board 80 from being defective.

In particular, in this embodiment, the opening 411 of the main control board 80 is closed by the setting key cylinder 180, and the peripheral wall portion 413 provided on the main control board 80 surrounds the setting key cylinder 180 with almost no gap. (See FIG. 16 (A)). Therefore, it is more difficult to perform fraudulent acts such as intruding a foreign substance (for example, a wire, a piano wire, etc.) from the opening 411 to access the game control microcomputer 81 or the like. Further, since the setting key cylinder 180 is surrounded by the peripheral wall portion 413, a foreign matter (for example, a wire, a piano wire, etc.) may be allowed to enter the inside of the main control board case 80A from a place other than the opening 411. However, it is possible to suppress contact with the setting key cylinder 180. Further, it is possible to make it difficult for the state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a, which will be described later, to be switched due to the influence of illegal magnetism.

Next, the 7-segment display 190 (display means) will be described. The display control of the 7-segment display 190 is executed by the game control microcomputer 81. The 7-segment display 190 is provided not on the sub control board 90 but on the main control board 80, for example, for the following reasons. That is, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) is the inspection target of the test for confirming the proper operation, and if the display of the set value is controlled by the main control board 80, the display of the set value is displayed. This is because reliability can be guaranteed.

As shown in FIG. 17, the 7-segment display 190 is a so-called 4-segment 7-segment display, and has a total of 32 lighting (light emitting) portions. Specifically, the 7-segment display 190 includes a first display area 191, a second display area 192, a third display area 193, and a fourth display area 194 in order from left to right. The four display areas 191, 192, 193, and 194 have eight lighting portions (LED elements) LB1 to LB8 and LB9 to LB16 so that they can represent numbers from "0" to "9", respectively. It has LB17 to LB24 and LB25 to LB32. Since the 4-series 7-segment display is a distribution product that is widely distributed in the market, it is possible to inexpensively configure the display means by using the 4-series 7-segment display (7-segment display 190).

In this embodiment, any of the set values from "1" to "6" is displayed in the fourth display area 194 of the 7-segment display 190. When the set value is displayed, the lighting portions LB25 to LB32 of the fourth display area 194 emit light in a lighting mode (light emission mode in which light is continuously emitted) so as to represent the numerical value of the set value. When the set value is displayed in the fourth display area 194, nothing is displayed in the first display area 191, the second display area 192, and the third display area 193.

Next, a method of changing the set value will be described. In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to shift to the setting change mode. The transition to the setting change mode can be performed only when the power is turned on. Here, not only the operation for shifting to the setting change mode, but also various operations that can be performed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on will be collectively described. As shown in FIG. 18, there are four types of operations that can be performed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on: a setting change mode transition operation, a setting confirmation operation, a RAM clear operation, and a normal power on operation.

The setting change mode transition operation (setting change enablement operation) is an operation for shifting to the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed. Specifically, it is an operation of turning on the power switch 155 (turning on the power switch 155) while turning on both the setting key cylinder 180 (setting key switch) and the RAM clear switch 152. By this operation, power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the power-on state), and the mode after the power is turned on becomes the setting change mode. The operation for changing the setting and the operation for confirming the setting in the setting change mode will be described later. The setting change mode ends when the setting is confirmed. As a result, the game mode (one of the non-setting change modes) in which the game can be played is set.

The setting confirmation operation is an operation for shifting to the setting confirmation mode (one of the non-setting change modes). The setting confirmation mode is a mode in which the set value cannot be changed, but the set value can be confirmed by displaying the set value on the 7-segment display 190. Specifically, the setting confirmation operation is an operation of turning on the power switch 155 (turning on the power switch 155) while turning on the setting key cylinder 180. In the setting confirmation operation, the RAM clear switch 152 is left in the OFF state. By such a setting confirmation operation, power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the mode after the power is turned on becomes the setting confirmation mode. The setting confirmation mode ends when a certain time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 190. After the setting confirmation mode ends, the game mode becomes playable. The setting confirmation mode may be configured to end when the setting key cylinder 180 is turned off (the setting key is rotated to the OFF position).

The RAM clear operation is an operation for shifting to the RAM clear mode (one of the non-setting change modes). The RAM clear mode is a mode in which "RAM clear" is performed to initialize a predetermined storage area or the like of the RAM 84 provided in the game control microcomputer 81. When the RAM is cleared, the game content so far is cleared. Even if the RAM is cleared, the information of the set value stored in the RAM 84 is not erased and is retained. Further, even if the mode is changed to the RAM clear mode, the set value cannot be changed and the set value is not displayed on the 7-segment display 190. Specifically, the RAM clear operation is an operation of turning on the power switch 155 (turning on the power switch 155) while turning on the RAM clear switch 152. In the RAM clear operation, the setting key cylinder 180 is left in the OFF state. By such a RAM clear operation, electric power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the RAM is cleared. The RAM clear mode is automatically terminated when a predetermined process related to RAM clear is executed. When the RAM clear mode ends, the game mode becomes playable. In this embodiment, the RAM is cleared even when the setting change mode is terminated. However, by providing an operation that only clears the RAM without changing the setting in this way, it is possible to clear only the RAM with a smaller amount of work than the work amount of changing the setting. ..

The normal power-on operation is an operation for turning on the pachinko gaming machine 1 without shifting to the setting change mode, shifting to the setting confirmation mode, and clearing the RAM. Specifically, the normal power-on operation is an operation in which both the setting key cylinder 180 and the RAM clear switch 152 are left in the OFF state, and the power switch 155 is turned on (the power switch 155 is turned ON). .. By this operation, electric power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the gaming mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be played is set.

The above-mentioned four operations (setting change mode transition operation, setting confirmation operation, RAM clear operation, normal power-on operation) are generally performed by the employees of the amusement park, and are performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is impossible for a player who cannot see the back side (see FIG. 15).

Next, a display mode on the 7-segment display 190 when changing the set value and an effect mode on the effect means (image display device 7, speaker 67, frame lamp 66, and board lamp 5) will be described. As described above, in this embodiment, in order to change the setting value, it is necessary to shift to the setting change mode. Then, in order to shift to the setting change mode, it is necessary to perform the setting change mode shift operation satisfying the three conditions. The three conditions are that the setting key 184 (rotating part of the setting key cylinder 180) is rotated from the OFF position to the ON position to keep the setting key cylinder 180 in the ON state (first condition), and the RAM is cleared. The switch 152 is pressed to keep it in the ON state (second condition), and the power switch 155 is turned on by the ON operation of the power switch 155 (third condition). It should be noted that satisfying these three conditions is referred to as "establishment of a predetermined setting change mode transition condition".

As shown in FIG. 19A, when the setting change mode transition operation is performed to shift to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 19B, the fourth display area 194 of the 7-segment display 190 is displayed. , The set value (for example, "1") that was set before the power was turned on is displayed. That is, the set value information (hereinafter referred to as "set value information") set during the previous game is not deleted even in the blocked state. Therefore, when the setting change mode transition operation is performed when the power is turned on, the setting value set during the previous game is displayed on the 7-segment display 190 based on the stored setting value information.

Further, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 19B, the setting changing image SH indicating the characters “setting changing” is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. By starting the display of the image SH during setting change, it is possible to let the employee of the amusement park (hereinafter referred to as "setting changer") who changes the setting value know that the setting change mode has been correctly performed. Is. Further, the setting changing image SH continues to be displayed on the display screen 7a until the setting change mode ends. Therefore, the person who changes the setting can grasp the situation where the setting value can be changed by looking at the image SH during the setting change.

Further, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 19B, the speaker 67 outputs a voice saying "the setting can be changed". By starting the voice "Settings can be changed", it is possible to make the person who changed the settings audibly understand that the mode has been changed to the setting change mode correctly. In addition, the voice "The setting can be changed" is repeatedly output until the setting change mode ends, except for the timing when the setting value is changed. Therefore, the person who changes the setting can grasp the situation where the setting value can be changed as long as he / she keeps listening to the voice "The setting can be changed".

Further, when the setting change mode is entered, as shown in FIG. 19B, the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 emit light in a special first light emitting mode. By starting the light emission in the first light emission mode, it is possible to make the setting changer know that the setting change mode has been correctly performed. Further, the light emission of the first light emitting mode by the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 continues until the setting change mode ends, except for the timing when the set value is changed. Therefore, the person who changes the setting can grasp the situation where the set value can be changed as long as he / she keeps watching the light emission of the first light emission mode.

Here, in the present embodiment, the set value can be changed by pressing the RAM clear switch 152 in the setting change mode. Specifically, each time the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, the set value is increased by one in the order of "1" ⇒ "2" ⇒ "3" ⇒ "4" ⇒ "5" ⇒ "6". It is possible to make it. When the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed while the set value is "6", the set value returns to "1". The RAM clear operation for changing the set value is appropriately referred to as a "setting (set value) change operation (switching operation)".

As described above, in this embodiment, the existing RAM clear switch 152 is used as the operating means for switching the set value, and the dedicated operating means is not newly provided. Conventionally, the RAM clear switch 152 is used only for erasing the stored information of the RAM 84 when the power is turned on, and is not used except when the power is turned on. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 152 is used as both an operating means for switching the set value and an operating means for erasing the stored information such as the RAM 84, thereby reducing the number of parts. It is possible. Even if the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed in the setting change mode, the stored information of the RAM 84 or the like is not erased at the timing of the pressing operation.

As shown in FIG. 19B, for example, when the setting value “1” is displayed on the 7-segment display 190 when the setting change mode is entered and then the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, FIG. 19C is performed. As shown in the above, the set value "2" is displayed in the fourth display area 194 of the 7-segment display 190. That is, the display of the set value "1" is switched to the display of the set value "2". This makes it possible for the person who changes the setting to know that the set value has been switched to "2".

Further, when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 19C, the setting value is changed by superimposing the setting changing image SH on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 and indicating an upward arrow. Image YG is displayed. By displaying the set value change image YG, it is possible to make the person who changed the setting know that the set value has been changed (increased). The set value change image YG is displayed only for a few seconds after the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, and then disappears, and only the setting changing image SH is displayed on the display screen 7a again.

When the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, the speaker 67 outputs a voice saying "the set value has been changed" as shown in FIG. 19 (C). It is possible to let the person who changed the setting know that the setting value has been changed by the voice "The setting value has been changed". The voice "The setting value has been changed" is output only once, and then the voice "The setting can be changed" is repeated as described above.

Further, when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 emit light in a special second light emitting mode, as shown in FIG. 19 (C). By emitting light in this second light emitting mode, it is possible to make the person who changes the setting know that the set value has been changed. The light emission in the second light emission mode is executed only for a few seconds after the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, and then returns to the light emission in the first light emission mode as described above.

Subsequently, when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed while the set value "2" is displayed on the 7-segment display 190 as shown in FIG. 19 (C), 7 is performed as shown in FIG. 19 (D). The set value "3" is displayed in the fourth display area 194 of the seg display 190. That is, the display of the set value "2" is switched to the display of the set value "3". This makes it possible for the person who changes the setting to know that the set value has been switched to "3".

Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), the set value change image YG is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the speaker 67 outputs the voice "the set value has been changed", and the frame lamp. The 66 and the panel lamp 5 emit light in a special second light emitting mode. From these, it is possible to make the person who changed the setting know that the set value has been changed again.

By the way, when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed in the setting change mode, the setting changer basically faces the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 15) and looks at the 7-segment display 190. Therefore, it is difficult for the setting changer to grasp the display of the setting value change image YG on the display screen 7a and the light emission in the special second light emission mode on the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5. Therefore, the display of the set value change image YG and the light emission in the special second light emission mode indicate that the set value has been changed mainly for the employees of the game hall around the pachinko gaming machine 1. It means to notify. In this way, the employees of the surrounding amusement parks can grasp the change of the set value, so that it is possible to grasp that the set value has not been changed illegally.

Next, a method of confirming the set value will be described. In order to confirm the set value, it is necessary to rotate the rotating portion of the setting key cylinder 180 from the rotation position (ON position) to the standby position (OFF position) by using the setting key 184 in the setting change mode. .. As a result, the setting change mode ends, and the last set value displayed in the setting change mode is confirmed. The operation of rotating the setting key 184 (rotating portion of the setting key cylinder 180) from the rotation position to the standby position is appropriately referred to as a "setting confirmation operation".

When the setting confirmation operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 19F, the setting value confirmation image SK indicating the characters "the setting value has been confirmed" is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. .. By displaying the set value confirmation image SK, it is possible to make the person who changes the setting or the employee of the surrounding amusement park know that the set value has been confirmed. The set value confirmation image SK is displayed for a very short time after the setting confirmation operation is performed, and then disappears.

When the setting confirmation operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 19F, the speaker 67 outputs a voice saying "the setting value has been confirmed". It is possible to let the person who changed the setting or the employee of the surrounding amusement park know that the set value has been confirmed by the voice "The set value has been confirmed". The voice "The set value has been confirmed" is output only once at the timing when the setting confirmation operation is performed.

Further, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 19F, the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 emit light in a special third light emitting mode. By emitting light in this third light emitting mode, it is possible to make the person who changes the setting or an employee of the surrounding amusement park know that the set value has been determined. The light emission in the third light emission mode is executed only for a very short time after the setting confirmation operation is performed, and then ends.

Here, in this embodiment, when the setting confirmation operation is performed to end the setting change mode, the setting value displayed in the lighting mode (changeable mode) on the 7-segment display 190 (for example, FIG. 19D) is shown. "3") disappears. That is, the set value is hidden (non-display mode). Then, instead of the 7-segment display 190, the initial display (see FIG. 19F) described later is executed. In this way, it is possible for the person who changes the setting to grasp the determination of the set value by changing the set value displayed in the lighting mode to the non-display mode. Further, since the set value is not displayed after the set value is confirmed, it is possible to make the confirmed set value less noticeable to the surroundings.

When the set value is determined in this way, as shown in FIG. 19F, all the lighting portions LB1 to LB32 from the first display area 191 to the fourth display area 194 are initially displayed on the 7-segment display 190. (See FIG. 17) lights up. By lighting all the lighting portions LB1 to LB32 in this way, it is possible to clearly indicate the execution of the initial display to the setting changer who has performed the setting confirmation operation.

The meaning of the initial display on the 7-segment display 190 is as follows. The 7-segment display 190 displays the set value as described above. However, the set value displayed on the 7-segment display 190 is based on the premise that the 7-segment display 190 is functioning normally, and the 7-segment display 190 itself has a failure or malfunction, or It is not entirely possible that it has been tampered with.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the setting change mode ends, the initial display is automatically executed on the 7-segment display 190. This makes it possible for the person who changes the setting to know that the 7-segment display 190 is functioning normally. That is, it is possible to confirm that the setting value displayed in the setting change mode is the correct value. If the mode does not shift to the setting change mode when the power is turned on, the initial display is executed on the 7-segment display 190 immediately after the power is turned on.

Next, a case where information indicating a set value (hereinafter referred to as “set value information”) is not stored in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 86 (see FIG. 4) of the RAM 84 each time the set value is changed in the setting change mode. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the production factory (factory shipment), the set value information storage unit 86 does not store the set value information. In other words, no set value is set.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the power is turned on in a state where no set value is set, the mode can be shifted to the error mode. Even if no setting value is set, if the setting change mode transition operation is performed, the setting change mode is entered instead of the error mode. The error mode is a mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot play a game, and is not canceled unless the power switch 155 is turned off to turn off the power.

In the error mode, as shown in FIG. 20A, in the fourth display area 194 of the 7-segment display 190, the lighting portions LB25, LB28, LB29, LB30, LB31 (see FIG. 17) are set to "E. It emits light in an error lighting mode so as to represent the character "". By this light emission, it is possible for the employees of the amusement park and the like to know that the error mode has been entered, that is, that the set value has not been set. It should be noted that the light emission in the error lighting mode continues until the error mode is canceled.

Further, in the error mode, as shown in FIG. 20B, an operation suggestion image SE indicating the characters "The setting value has not been set. Please perform the setting change mode transition operation" is displayed on the display screen 7a. Is displayed. By displaying the operation suggestion image SE, it is possible for the employees of the amusement park and the like to understand the situation in which the set value must be set. The display of the operation suggestion image SE continues until the error mode is canceled.

Further, in the error mode, as shown in FIG. 20B, a special error sound is output from the speaker 67. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20B, the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 emit light in a special error light emitting mode. By outputting these error sounds and emitting light in the error light emission mode, it is possible to make the employees of the amusement park understand that the mode has been changed to the error mode. It should be noted that the output of the error sound and the light emission in the error light emission mode continue until the error mode is canceled.

Here, in the present embodiment, the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 86 of the RAM 84 is not erased even when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed. Therefore, once the setting value information storage unit 86 stores the setting value information by performing the setting change mode transition operation after factory shipment, the setting value information storage unit 86 does not store the setting value information thereafter. Does not occur. Therefore, in this case, the error mode will not be entered when the power is turned on from the next time onward. In short, the error mode is entered when the setting value has never been set and the setting change mode transition operation is not performed when the power is turned on. In this way, even when the RAM clear switch 152 is simply pressed or the power is not turned on (blocked state), the setting value information is not erased, and the error mode is unnecessarily shifted to. It is possible to prevent it.

7. Flow of the game in the present embodiment Next, the flow of the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 21. First, the game is advanced by left-handed in a non-time saving state (normal game state). As a result, the game ball is put into the first starting port 20 and the big hit is aimed at based on the lottery of the special figure 1. When a big hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, if the type of big hit won is "4R time saving big hit", the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the time saving state, and the type of winning big hit is "13R non- If it is "time saving jackpot", the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the non-time saving state. The probability that the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the time-saving state and the probability that the game state is controlled to the non-time-saving state are 50%, respectively.

In the short time state, the game progresses by hitting right. As a result, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 21, aiming for a small hit winning based on the lottery shown in FIG. If a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, a small hit game is executed, and if V passage occurs in the small hit game, a two-kind big hit game is executed.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the "small hit" is always won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 10), and as will be described later, V passage always occurs in the small hit. All the small hits that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 are "time-saving small hits" in which the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the time-saving state (see FIG. 7). .. Therefore, the gaming state after the two-kind big hit game based on the small hit winning in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is basically the time saving state again.

However, this pachinko gaming machine 1 has a function of a time saving limiter. The upper limit of the number of continuous controls in the time saving state (referred to as "limit number of times" or "limiter number of times") is "5". Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, if the time-saving state is controlled after the first hit (when the "4R time-saving jackpot" is won and the time-saving state is controlled), until the number of continuous control times in the time-saving state reaches 5 times. After the big hit game, it will continue to be controlled in a short time state. In other words, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, if the "4R time-saving jackpot" is won in the lottery shown in Special Figure 1, 6 consecutive villas including that hit (first hit) are guaranteed at least.

Here, the time saving state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the first time saving state in which the end condition is set in the first end condition (see FIG. 8) and the end condition in the second end condition (see FIG. 8). There is a second time saving state that is set. When the time is controlled based on the lottery of the special figure 1, it is always set as the first end condition (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when the time is controlled based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the first end condition is set at a rate of 85% and the second end condition is set at a rate of 15% (Fig. 2). 7).

In the time-saving state of the first end condition (the upper limit of the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol is 2 times, see FIG. 8), the small hit winning is determined in the lottery of the special figure 2 while the time-saving state is maintained. Therefore, the time saving limiter count is not reset. Then, the count of the time saving limiter is updated according to being controlled to the time saving state after the two-kind big hit game based on the small hit. On the other hand, in the time saving state of the second end condition (the upper limit change number of the normal symbol is once, see FIG. 8), the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state based on the fluctuation display (normal symbol fluctuation) of the normal symbol. After that, the small hit winning is determined in the lottery of Special Figure 2. Therefore, the time saving limiter count is reset. As a result, the 6 consecutive villas will be guaranteed at least again, including the 2 types of big hits based on the small hits. The timing of transition from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state will be described in detail later.

As described above, in this embodiment, before the number of limiters in the time-saving state is reached, after the transition to the non-time-saving state based on the fluctuation of the normal map, it is determined that the small hit is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, so that the minimum guarantee of 6 is obtained. It is possible to have more consecutive villas than the number of consecutive villas. In other words, in the lottery of special figure 2, the number of consecutive villas of big hits depends on whether or not the symbol (small hit symbol c, see FIG. 7) that triggers the control to the time saving state of the second end condition can be won. It is a specification that changes greatly. This point is a characteristic game playability of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

More specifically, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the time is controlled based on the first hit, even if the limiter number is not reset even once, the jackpot of 6 times including the first hit is obtained. Is possible (see FIG. 22 (A)). In addition, after the time is controlled based on the first hit, the number of continuous controls to the time saving state shifts to the non-time saving state before reaching the limiter number, and the small hit winning judgment is made (for example, the first time). Three big hits including hits were won, and the third big hit was based on the "small hit symbol c", and the small hit winning judgment that triggered the fourth big hit was made in a non-time saving state. (If it is a thing), it is possible to win 6 big hits again including the 4th big hit (see FIG. 22 (B)). In other words, in the example shown in FIG. 22B, three jackpots are added to the set of six jackpots that was substantially fixed at the time of the first hit. For this reason, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, once it is controlled to a time saving state, it is possible to have a strong expectation as to how much a big hit can be drawn, and the gaming interest is improved. ..

As shown in FIG. 21, the two types of jackpot games that can be executed based on the lottery of FIG. 2 include those of substantial 4R, those of substantial 8R, and those of substantial 13R. In the real 8R two-kind jackpot game, it is possible to obtain the prize balls for two real 4R two-kind jackpot games. In addition, in the real 13R two-kind jackpot game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball that exceeds three times of the real 4R two-kind jackpot game.

The game period from when the time reduction state is controlled based on the 4R time reduction jackpot until the number of continuous control times in the time reduction state reaches the limiter number and returns to the non-time reduction state is called "RUSH" (particularly, in this embodiment, RUSH). Also called "owl RUSH" in view of the production to be performed later). During RUSH, since the acquisition of the two types of jackpot games in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is substantially confirmed, it can be said that the game period is such that the jackpot games are easily executed.

<Timing of transition to non-time saving state>
Next, the transition timing from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state based on the variation display of the normal symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 23. When the passage to the gate 28 occurs in the time saving state, the fluctuation of the normal map is executed (see FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B)). One normal map fluctuation is composed of a fluctuation display of 1.5 seconds and a stop display of 0.5 seconds (see FIG. 12 (C)). When the stop time (0.5 seconds) of the normal symbol has elapsed, the auxiliary game is executed (see FIGS. 23 (B) and 23 (C)). One auxiliary game consists of a 1 second pre-opening interval, a maximum 4 second opening of the electric chew 22, and a 0.01 second post-closing interval (see FIG. 14). However, even if the opening time of the electric chew does not reach 4 seconds, if one game ball wins the electric chew 22, the electric chew 22 is blocked.

When a prize is awarded to the electric chew 22 (that is, a prize is awarded to the second starting port 21), a small hit variation (a special figure variation based on the determination result of the small hit winning) is executed (FIGS. 23 (C) (D)). reference). The small hit variation based on the winning of the second starting port 21 is composed of a variation display of 30 seconds and a stop display of 0.5 seconds (see FIG. 13). When the stop time of the special figure 2 elapses in the small hit fluctuation, the small hit game is executed (see FIGS. 23 (D) and 23 (E)). As will be described later, the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 has an OP (opening) of 0.008 seconds, a V attacker of 1.6 seconds (second big winning opening 35), and 6 seconds. It consists of a post-closed interval (see FIG. 24).

In the small hit game, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the V attacker (that is, when V passage occurs), the big hit game is executed following the small hit game (FIGS. 23 (E) (F)). reference). In the jackpot game, the normal attacker (first jackpot 30) is opened after the jackpot OP (big hit opening) for a predetermined time (0.008 seconds in this embodiment). That is, the substantially 1st round game in the jackpot game is started.

Here, when the time saving state is the second time saving state, that is, when the ending condition of the time saving state is set to the second ending condition (the upper limit change number of the normal symbol is once, see FIG. 8), the time saving state. At the timing when the first fluctuation of the normal figure in the above is completed (the timing when the stop time of the normal symbol has elapsed), the time saving state ends and the non-time saving state is entered (see the solid line in FIG. 23 (A)). Therefore, when controlled to the second time saving state, when a prize is given to the electric chew 22 in the first auxiliary game after the big hit game, the state has already shifted to the non-time saving state, and the small hit winning based on the prize is won. The gaming state at the time of determination (at the start of the small hit fluctuation) is a non-time saving state. Therefore, when the control is performed in the second time saving state, the number of times of the limiter in the time saving state is reset.

On the other hand, when the time saving state is the first time saving state, that is, when the ending condition of the time saving state is set to the first ending condition (the upper limit change number of the normal symbol is twice, see FIG. 8). Shifts to the non-time saving state at the timing when the second normal map fluctuation in the time saving state is completed (see the broken line in FIG. 23 (A)). Therefore, when the time is controlled to the first time saving state, when a prize is given to the electric chew 22 in the first auxiliary game after the big hit game, the time saving state is still maintained, and the judgment of the small hit winning based on the winning is made. The game state at the time (at the start of the small hit fluctuation) is the time saving state. Therefore, when the time is controlled to the first time reduction state, the limiter number of times is not reset.

<Details of small hit games>
Next, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 in the small hit game and the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) will be described with reference to FIG. 24. First, the constant operation of the distribution member 71 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 24 (c), in the small hit game, the distribution member 71 is first controlled to the passage blocking state (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) for 8 ms from the start of the opening. This is called the pre-opening interval. Subsequently, it is controlled to a pass-allowed state (a state shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) for 4600 ms. This is called V opening. Then, it is controlled to the passage blocking state for 3000 ms. This is called the post-closed interval. Such a series of operations including "interval before opening ⇒ V opening ⇒ interval after closing" is a constant operation of the distribution member 71.

The V valid period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period in which the V flag is turned on by regarding the detection by the specific area sensor 39a as valid. As shown in FIG. 24D, the V valid period is from the start of opening of the specific region 39 (when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage allowable state) until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific area 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled to allow passage). This is in consideration of the time lag until the game ball passing through the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39.

Next, the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 will be described. In this embodiment, there are two opening patterns shown in FIGS. 24 (b) and 24 (e) as opening patterns of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Note that FIG. 24A shows the timing of the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make it easy to understand the start timing of the small hit game.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 24B is an opening pattern selected when a small hit is won in the lottery shown in FIG. That is, "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol b", "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol c", "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol d", and "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol e" (see FIG. 7) were won. The open pattern selected in the case. This opening pattern is a passing opening pattern capable of passing through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this passage opening pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 8 ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 6000 ms. It is a pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 6000 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed.

When the second prize opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member is used during the opening period of the second prize opening 35 over 1600 ms and during the period of 3000 ms after the closing of the second prize opening 35. Upon opening the V of 71, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-allowable state (see FIGS. 24 (b) and 24 (c)). Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired by right-handed hitting, the game ball always wins the second large winning opening 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Each device such as a winning device 36 is arranged. Further, the time required for the game ball passing through the second large winning opening 35 to reach the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 is shorter than 3000 ms.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 24 (e) is an opening pattern selected when the “special figure 1_small hit symbol a” (see FIG. 6) is won in the lottery of the special figure 1. This opening pattern is a non-passing opening pattern that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this non-passing open pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 4568ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 1440ms. It is an open pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 4568 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 1440 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed.

When the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the V opening of the distribution member 71 is almost completed during the opening (see FIGS. 24 (e) and 24 (c)). The period in which the V opening of the distribution member 71 and the opening of the second special winning opening 35 coincide with each other is only 40 ms immediately after the opening of the second special winning opening 35 starts. Therefore, even if the game ball enters at the same time as the opening of the second large winning opening 35 starts, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state by the time the game ball reaches the position of the distribution member 71. There is. Therefore, when this open pattern is selected, the game ball rarely passes through the specific area 39. That is, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, as described with reference to FIG. 24, in the present embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the start of the opening of the small hit game. Then, the small hit game is executed in one of the two open patterns according to the type of the small hit symbol. Each opening pattern has a different opening time. Therefore, in each opening pattern, the opening timing of the second special winning opening 35 with respect to the displacement timing of the distribution member 71 is different. Thus, the small hit game (special 2V passing small hit in FIG. 24 (b)) that can pass through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing to the second big winning opening 35, and the second big winning opening at what timing. It is possible to perform a small hit game (special 1V non-passing small hit in FIG. 24 (e)) that cannot pass through the specific area 39 even if the player wins 35.

In this embodiment, during the small hit game, the number of game balls entered in the second large winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the second large winning device is used. 36 The number of game balls discharged to the outside is counted based on the detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as an outlet sensor for counting the number of game balls ejected to the outside of the second special winning device 36. Then, at the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71, when both count values do not match, an error notification is performed. After closing the second large winning opening 35, the operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when both count values match. In this way, it is possible to smoothly start the variable display of the special symbol after the second large winning opening 35 is closed.

<Composition of two types of jackpot games based on the lottery in Special Figure 2>
Next, the configuration of the two-kind jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 25. As shown in FIG. 25, when the small hit symbol b or the small hit symbol c is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, after the small hit fluctuation and the small hit game, V passes (V prize) in the small hit game. If, a jackpot game of 4R is executed. Further, when the small hit symbol d is won, if V passage (V winning) occurs in the small hit game after the small hit fluctuation and the small hit game, the big hit game of 8R is substantially executed. Further, when the small hit symbol e is won, if V passage (V winning) occurs in the small hit game after the small hit fluctuation and the small hit game, the big hit game of 13R is substantially executed.

Here, in this embodiment, not only when the small hit symbol b or the small hit symbol c of the real 4R is won, but also when the small hit symbol d of the real 8R or the small hit symbol e of the real 13R is won. The four round games are made to look like one big hit game. That is, four round games are defined as a round game with a reference round number (reference R number), and the big hit game based on the small hit symbol b and the small hit symbol c includes one round game with the reference R number and is a small hit. The jackpot game based on the symbol d includes two round games with a reference R number, and the jackpot game based on the small hit symbol e includes three round games with a reference R number and one extra round game. It is composed.

Then, in the jackpot game including a plurality of round games having a reference R number, a normal interval time (for example, 2 seconds) is provided between the bundle of round games having the reference R number and the next bundle of round games having the reference R number. ) Has a much longer specific interval. The time of this specific interval is the same as the time from the start of the small hit fluctuation to the opening of the large winning opening of the first R in the big hit game. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the total of the fluctuation time and the stop time in the small hit fluctuation is 30500 ms (see FIG. 13), and the time from the start to the end of the small hit game is 7608 ms (FIG. 24). (See) The opening time of the two-kind jackpot game is 8 ms. Therefore, the specific game period from the start of the small hit fluctuation to the opening of the large winning opening of the first R in the big hit game is 38116 ms. The specific game period is the timings t1 to t2 shown in FIG. 25, and the timings T1 to T2 shown in FIG. 23.

The time of the specific interval (timing t3 to t4 and timing t5 to t6 shown in FIG. 25) is set to be the same as the length of the specific game period. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the same effect is performed during the specific game period and during each specific interval. Specifically, in both periods, the owl capture effect (specific effect) described later is performed. As a result, the player is made to feel as if the big hit game based on the small hit symbol d was executed twice. In addition, the jackpot game based on the small hit symbol e is made to feel as if the jackpot game was executed three times.

As described above, in this embodiment, once the time is controlled to be shortened, it is difficult for the player to grasp how many times the jackpot game is actually executed. That is, in this embodiment, while it is difficult to predict the end timing of RUSH, the count of the limiter number in the time-saving state is reset, and the real 8R jackpot game or the real 13R jackpot game is executed. As a result, it is possible to raise the expectation that RUSH will continue without ending, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit game based on the small hit symbol e includes one round game extra in addition to three round games having a reference R number. This round game is referred to as a "surplus round game". In the big hit game based on the small hit symbol e, the round game of the 13th round is substantially this surplus round game. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special blessing effect (corresponding to "special effect") described later is executed during the execution period (timing t7 to t8 shown in FIG. 25) of the surplus round game (substantially the 13th round game). do. The special blessing effect functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot that includes multiple bundles of round games for the number of standard rounds has been won. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling by executing the special blessing effect, and it is expected that the game entertainment will be improved.

8. Control operation of pachinko gaming machine Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 55, and the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 60. First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described.

[Main Control Main Processing] 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. 26 from the ROM 83 when the power is turned on. 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. The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

As shown in FIG. 26, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) described later is performed. Following the power-on processing (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing is executed (S003). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, 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. If all random numbers are 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, interrupts are 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, for example, in a cycle of 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 executed repeatedly. 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).

[Power-on processing] As shown in FIG. 27, in the power-on processing (S001), the game control microcomputer 81 first sets the permission for access to the RAM 84 (S010). This makes it possible to write and read information to the RAM 84. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 152 is ON (pressed) and the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (S011). That is, it is determined whether or not the setting change mode transition operation is being executed. If the setting change mode transition operation has been executed (YES in S011), the process proceeds to step S013 through the setting change mode processing (S012) described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S011 that the setting change mode transition operation has not been executed (NO in S011), it is subsequently determined whether or not the setting value information is stored in the setting value information storage unit 86 (S016). ). If the set value information is not stored (NO in S016), it means that the set value has never been set, and the process proceeds to the error mode processing (S021) described later. On the other hand, if the set value information is stored (YES in S016), then it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 152 is ON (S017). In short, the process of step S017 is a process of determining whether or not the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, although the mode does not shift to the setting change mode. If the RAM clear switch 152 is ON (YES in S017), the process proceeds to step S013.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 152 is not ON (NO in S017), it is subsequently determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (S018). In short, the process of step S018 is a process of determining whether or not the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position, although the mode does not shift to the setting change mode. If the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (YES in S018), the setting value confirmation mode process described later is executed (S019), and the process proceeds to step S020. On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is not ON (NO in S018), the RAM clear switch 152 is not pressed and the setting key cylinder 180 is not in the rotation position when the power is turned on. In this case, the process proceeds to step S020 without executing the setting confirmation mode process in step S019. When the process proceeds to step S020, the power failure recovery process described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step S022.

In step S013, the information stored in the RAM 84 is cleared (S013). However, at this time, the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 86 is not cleared. In this way, even if the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed when the power is turned on, the set value information is not cleared, so that the game can be restarted with the set value set before the power failure. That is, it is possible to play a game without shifting to the setting change mode and setting the set value each time the power is turned on.

After step S013, the game control microcomputer 81 initially sets the work area of the RAM 84 (S014). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the ROM 83 is set in the work area of the RAM 84. Subsequently, a RAM clear notification command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of clearing the stored contents of the RAM 84 is transmitted (S015), and the process proceeds to step S022. In step S022, as other power-on processing, for example, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set, and this processing is completed.

[Setting Change Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 28, in the setting change mode processing (S012), the game control microcomputer 81 first sets the sub-control board 90 to notify the transition to the setting change mode. Send a mode transition command (S030). Then, it is determined whether or not the set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 86 (S031). If the set value information is stored (YES in S031), the set value is set before the power failure, so the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 190 based on the set value information (S032) (Fig.). 19 (B)). In this way, the setting changer can grasp the setting value set before the power failure on the 7-segment display 190 immediately after performing the setting change mode transition operation. After step S032, a setting value specification command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the information of the current setting value (setting value information) is transmitted (S033), and the process proceeds to step S034. On the other hand, if the set value information is not stored in step S031 (NO in S031), the process passes through steps S032 and S033 and proceeds to step S034.

In step S034, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 152 is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed in the setting change mode. If it is ON (YES in S034), new set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 86 in order to advance the set value by one (S035). When the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed when the set value is "6", the set value information indicating that the set value is "1" is stored. Subsequently, the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 190 based on the new set value information (see FIGS. 19C and 19D). This makes it possible for the person who changes the setting to know that the set value has been advanced.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits a setting value change command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that the set value has been changed (S037), and the set value moved up by one. Send the setting value specification command for notifying the information (setting value information) (S038), and proceed to step S039. In step S039, it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF. That is, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation operation has been performed. If it is not OFF (NO in S039), it is not the timing to end the setting change mode yet, so the process returns to step S034. On the other hand, if it is OFF (YES in S039), the setting mode end command for notifying the end of the setting change mode is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S040). Then, the set value displayed on the 7-segment display 190 is set to the non-display mode (S041), and the process proceeds to step S013 (see FIG. 27) described above. In this way, as soon as the setting key cylinder switch 180a is turned off, the set value becomes invisible on the 7-segment display 190, and it is possible to make it difficult for the surroundings to grasp the fixed set value. Since the processing after step S013 is described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

[Set value confirmation mode processing] As shown in FIG. 29, in the setting value confirmation mode processing (S019), the game control microcomputer 81 first displays the set value on the 7-segment display 190 based on the set value information ( S050). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a certain time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the display of the set value is started on the 7-segment display 190. If it has not elapsed (NO in S051), the process of step S051 is repeated, and the display of the set value on the 7-segment display 190 continues. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S051), the set value displayed on the 7-segment display 190 is set to a non-display mode (S052), and step S020 described later (see the process at the time of power failure recovery in FIG. 30). ). As described above, in the setting value confirmation mode processing (S019), unlike the setting change mode processing (S012) described above, the setting value is not changed and the current setting value is simply displayed on the 7-segment display 190. Only.

[Process at the time of power failure recovery] As shown in FIG. 30, in the power failure recovery processing (S020), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the power failure flag is ON (S060). The power-off flag is a flag indicating the occurrence of a power-off, and is a flag that is turned on in the power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 55) described later. If the power off flag is not ON (NO in S060), the power may not be cut off normally, so the process proceeds to step S065.

On the other hand, if the power off flag is ON (YES in S060), the checksum of the RAM 84 is calculated (S061), and the checksum of the RAM 84 stored (stored) at the time of the power failure (step in FIG. 55). It is determined whether or not it matches (see S2802) (S062). If the values of these checksums do not match (NO in S062), it is determined that the stored contents of the RAM 84 are abnormal, and the process proceeds to step S065. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S062), it is determined that the stored contents of the RAM 84 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S063.

In step S063, the work area of the RAM 84 at the time of power recovery is set. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the ROM 83, and the power recovery information is set in the work area of the RAM 84. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the power off flag (S064), and proceeds to step S022 (see FIG. 27) described above. Since the processing after step S022 has been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, in step S065, the information stored in the RAM 84 is cleared. At this time, the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 86 is not cleared. However, when proceeding to step S065, there is a possibility that the power supply is not normally cut off, or there is a possibility that the checksum values do not match and the stored contents of the RAM 84 are abnormal. Therefore, instead of the process of step S065, the set value information may also be cleared. In this case, after clearing the set value information, the set value information indicating, for example, "1" may be newly stored in the set value information storage unit 86 as the set value of the initial value. In the process of step S065, if the power cutoff flag set in the RAM 84 is ON, the power cutoff flag is turned off.

After step S065, the work area of the RAM 84 is initially set (S066). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the ROM 83 is set in the work area of the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits a RAM clear notification command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the clearing of the stored contents of the RAM 84 (S067), and in step S022 (see FIG. 27) described above. move on.

[Error Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 31, in the error mode processing (S021), the game control microcomputer 81 first "E" in the fourth display area 194 of the 7-segment display 190 (FIG. 20A). Executes error display processing to indicate the characters (see) (S080). As a result, in the fourth display area 194 of the 7-segment display 190, light is emitted in an error lighting mode so as to represent the character "E". In this way, it is possible to make the employees of the amusement park understand the transition to the error mode by showing the character "E" on the 7-segment display 190.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits an error command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the transition to the error mode (S081). After that, the loop processing is performed without returning to the power-on processing (S001, see FIG. 27). In this way, when the mode shifts to the error mode, the error mode continues until the power is cut off. Therefore, the game cannot be started unless the setting change mode is set when the power is turned on next time and the set value is set.

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input processing (S102) performed after the output processing (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 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 prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting 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 one ball, and the prize ball at the time of detection of the first large prize opening sensor 30a. Is 10 balls, the prize ball at the time of detection of the second large prize opening sensor 35a is 4 balls, and the prize ball at the time of detection of the normal winning opening sensor 27a is 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. 26. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 is performed on the next main side after the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. It is performed both in 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), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area sensor, which will be described later. The detection process (S108) and the power failure monitoring process (S109) are executed. After that, other processing (S110) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S110), the special figure holding indicator 43 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the special figure 1 holding ball number described later. Then, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 26), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main process is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 33, 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 is detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), it is determined whether or not the value of the normal operation status is "1" (S202). The normal operation status will be described later, but the fact that the normal operation status is "1" indicates that neither the normal symbol variation display nor the auxiliary game is being executed.

If the value of the normal operation status is not "1" in step S202 (NO in S202), the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if the value of the normal operation status is "1" (YES in S202), the normal figure-related random number acquisition process (S203) is performed. In the normal figure-related random number acquisition process (S203), a normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H) is acquired (that is, the random number value shown in FIG. 9B is acquired), and the acquired random number value is a predetermined value of the RAM 84. Store in the storage area of. The storage area of the acquired random number value may be a storage area other than the RAM 84.

In step S204, 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 (S204). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S204), then, It is determined whether or not the value of the special operation status is "1" (S205). The special movement status will be described later, but the fact that the special movement status is "1" indicates that neither the variable display of the special symbol is being executed nor the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed.

If the value of the special operation status is not "1" in step S205 (NO in S205), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the value of the special operation status is "1" (YES in S205), 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. 9A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. The storage area of the acquired random number value may be a storage area other than the RAM 84.

In step S207, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S207). If the game ball has not won in the first starting port 20 (NO in S207), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won in the first starting port 20 (YES in S207), the 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" (S208). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S208). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S209).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), 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. 9A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in the special figure reserved storage unit 85.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 34 after the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation processing (S105), the processing related to the normal symbol display 42 and the electric chew 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. Then, when the "normal operation status" is "1" (YES in S301), the normal symbol standby process (S302) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2" (NO in S301). , S303), normal symbol change processing (S304), and if "normal operation status" is "3" (NO for both S301 and S303, YES for S305), normal symbol confirmation processing (S306) ), And if the "normal operation status" is "4" (all of S301, S303, S305 are NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S307) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

[Ordinary symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the ordinary symbol standby process (S302), first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol random number acquired in the above step S203 is stored (S401). If there is no memory of the normal symbol random number, this process ends. On the other hand, if the normal symbol random number is stored, the normal symbol collision detection process (S402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S403). In the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol variation pattern) is selected according to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 12 (C). Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal map fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the reduced working hours state, a normal figure fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the memory of the normal symbol random number (S404). Then, the normal symbol change start processing (S405) is performed. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S403, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol. The normal symbol variation start command includes information on the normal symbol stop symbol data set in the normal symbol collision detection process (S402) and information on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S403) (normal). Information including information on the fluctuation time of the symbol) is included.

[Ordinary symbol hit determination process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the ordinary symbol hit determination process (S402), first, the ordinary symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the RAM 84 is read (S501). .. Next, a normal symbol hit detection table (FIG. 12 (B)) is set (S502). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a hit according to the set normal symbol hit determination table (S503). In this embodiment, it is always lost in the non-time saving state, and it is always a hit in the time saving state.

If the judgment result is a hit (YES in S503), the normal figure hit flag is turned ON (S504), and the normal figure stop symbol data (51H) corresponding to the normal hit symbol is stored in the normal figure type buffer provided in the RAM 84. Set (S506) and finish this process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S503 is lost (NO in S503), the normal figure stop symbol data (52H) corresponding to the normal lost symbol is set in the normal symbol type buffer (S507), and this process is terminated.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation] As shown in FIG. 37, in the normal symbol variable processing (S304), first, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (variation time determined according to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selected in step S403, FIG. 12). (See (C)) is determined (S601). If it has not passed (NO in S601), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the variable display of the normal symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S601), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S602) and the normal operation status is set to "3" (S603). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the symbol corresponding to the set normal symbol stop symbol data (ordinary hit symbol or normal lost symbol) is performed (S604), and this process is completed.

[Ordinary symbol confirmation process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the ordinary symbol determination process (S306), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the ordinary symbol (500 ms, see FIG. 12 (C)) has elapsed (S701). .. If it has not passed (NO in S701), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S701), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal figure hit flag is ON (S702).

If the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S702), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S703). If it is in the time saving state (YES in S703), the opening pattern in the time saving state (that is, the opening pattern of the electric chew opening TBL2 shown in FIG. 14) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (S704), and step S706. Proceed to. The opening pattern of the electric chew opening TBL2 is an opening pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened once with an opening time of 4 seconds after an interval before opening of 1 second.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S703 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S703), that is, in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (that is, FIG. Set the electric chew open TBL1) shown in 14 (S705), and proceed to step S706. The opening pattern of the electric chew opening TBL1 is an opening pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened once with an opening time of 2 seconds after an interval before opening of 1 second. In this embodiment, even with the opening pattern of the electric chew opening TBL1 for the non-time saving state, it is possible to win a prize in the electric chew 22.

When setting the opening pattern, the value of the electric chew opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened during the auxiliary game is set to a value corresponding to the set opening pattern. In this embodiment, the value of the electric chew opening counter is set to "1" regardless of which opening pattern is set.

In step S706, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the normal operation status to "4". Then, an auxiliary game start command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the start of execution of the auxiliary game is set (S707), and the process proceeds to step S709. The auxiliary game start command includes information on the type of the normal symbol and information on the game state at the time of winning. Further, if the game control microcomputer 81 determines in step S702 that the normal figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S702), it does not start the auxiliary game, so the normal operation status is set to "1" (S708). ), Proceed to step S709.

In step S709, the game control microcomputer 81 performs "game state management processing based on a general drawing". Then, this process is terminated.

[Game state management process based on the normal map] As shown in FIG. 39, in the game state management process (S709) based on the normal map, first, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S801), and if it is ON (S801). YES), decrement the value of the normal time reduction counter that counts the number of times the normal time reduction counter is executed during the time reduction state by 1 (S802), and determine whether the value of the normal time reduction counter is "0". (S803). In step S803, if the value of the normal time reduction counter is "0" (YES in S803), the time reduction flag is turned off (S804), and it is determined whether or not either the small hit flag or the big hit flag is ON. (S805). If this determination result is NO (NO in S805), then it is determined whether the value of the time reduction limiter operation counter for counting the number of continuous control in the time reduction state is "0" (S806), "0". If not (YES in S806), the value of the time saving limiter operation counter is cleared to "0" (S807), that is, the count of the time saving limiter is reset, and the process proceeds to step S808. Further, even if it is NO in step S801, NO in step S803, YES in step S805, or NO in step S806, the process proceeds to step S808. In step S808, a game state specification command including information on the current game state is set in a predetermined output buffer. Then, this process is completed. In this embodiment, the value set in the normal time saving counter at the time of transition to the time saving state is as shown in the column of "end condition based on ordinary symbol" in the table of FIG.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing] As shown in FIG. 40, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S307), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S901). The end flag per normal figure is a flag indicating that the opening of the electric chew 22 has been completed in the auxiliary game.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S901), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (that is, whether or not the electric chew 22 is open) (S902). If it is not open (NO in S902), then whether or not it is time to open the second start port 21, that is, the opening time of the auxiliary game (interval before opening) has elapsed and the second start port 21 has passed. Determine if it is time to start opening (S903). If it is not the time to open the second starting port 21 (NO in S903), this process is completed as it is, and if it is reached (YES in S903), the second starting port 21 is opened according to the set opening pattern. (S904).

If the second starting port 21 is open in step S902 (YES in S902), whether or not the number of winnings to the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game has reached the specified maximum winning number (1 in this embodiment). Is determined (S905). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S905), it is time to close the second starting port 21 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second starting port 21 (see FIG. 14). Whether or not it has passed) is determined (S906). Then, if the opening time of the second starting port 21 has not elapsed (NO in S906), this process ends.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S905) or when the opening time of the second starting port 21 has elapsed (YES in S906), that is, either of the two electric chew opening end conditions. When is satisfied, the second starting port 21 is closed (closed) (S907). Then, the value of the electric chew release counter is decremented by 1 (S908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the electric chew open counter is “0” (S909). If it is not "0" (NO in S909), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening. In this embodiment, since the electric chew 22 is opened once in any of the open patterns, it is not determined as NO in step S909.

If the judgment result of step S909 is "0" (YES in S909), the end processing (S910) such as setting the auxiliary game end command is performed to end the auxiliary game, and the normal figure end flag is performed. Set (S911) to finish this process.

If the end flag for hitting the normal figure is ON in step S901 (YES in S901), the opening of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is completely completed, so that the ending (interval after closing) time of the auxiliary game is completed. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed (S912), and if the time of the interval after closing (see FIG. 14) has not elapsed (NO in S912), this process ends. On the other hand, if the time of the interval after closing has elapsed (YES in S912), the end flag for the normal figure is turned off (S913) and the flag for the normal figure is turned off (S914). Then, the normal operation status is set to "1" (S915), and this processing is completed. As a result, in the next main-side timer interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S302) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 34).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 41 after the normal operation processing (S105). 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 the five stages. 1,2,3,4,5 ”is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1001), the special symbol standby process (S1002) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S1001). , S1003 YES), special symbol change processing (S1004) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1001 and S1003, YES for S1005), special symbol confirmation processing (S1006) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S1001, S1003, S1005, YES for S1007), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1008) as a jackpot game is performed, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S1001, S1003, S1005, S1007 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1009) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the special symbol standby process (S1002), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 related random number acquired in the above step S206 is stored (S1101). If there is no memory of the random numbers related to the special figure 2 (NO in S1101), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21, the first starting port 20 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is larger than "0" (S1107). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not larger than "0" (NO in S1107), 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. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has already been set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1113), if so (YES in S1113), the process is completed, and if not (YES in S1113). Perform NO) and standby screen setting processing (S1114) on S1113. In the standby screen setting process (S1114), a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.

If the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in step S1101 (YES in S1101), the special figure 2 collision determination process (S1102) and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1103), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the memory of the random numbers related to the special figure 2 (S1104). Then, the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1105) is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1105), 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 (S1106) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 collision detection process (S1102). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1103) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

In addition, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is larger than "0" (NO in S1101 and YES in S1107), the random number related to Special Figure 2 is not stored, and the special figure 1 collision detection process (S1108) described later and Special figure 1 Performs variation pattern selection processing (S1109). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1110). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1111). 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 (S1112). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1112), 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 (S1112) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 collision detection process (S1108). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1109) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

[Special Figure 2 Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Hit Judgment Process)] The special figure 2 hit judgment process (S1102) and the special figure 1 hit judgment process (S1108) have the same processing flow, and are based on FIG. 43. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 43, in the special figure 2 hit determination process (S1102) or the special figure 1 hit determination process (S1108), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) stored in the RAM 84 is used as the determination value. Value) is read (S1201).

Next, a jackpot determination table (see FIGS. 10A to 10F) corresponding to the set value indicated by the set value information is set (S1202). Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot according to the set jackpot determination table (S1203). In step S1203, it is only the special figure 1 hit determination process that may be determined to be a big hit, and the special figure 2 hit determination process is always determined not to be a big hit.

If the result of the judgment of whether or not it is a big hit (S1203) is "big hit" (YES in S1203), the big hit flag is turned ON (S1204) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value). Is read out, and the jackpot type is determined according to the hit type determination table shown in FIG. 6 (S1205). After determining the jackpot type (S1205), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the jackpot type (big hit symbol type) is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 and processed (S1206). Finish.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (S1203) is not "big hit" (NO in S1203), then it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1207). The small win winning probability is about 1/120 in the lottery of Special Figure 1 and 1/1 in the lottery of Special Figure 2 regardless of the setting (see FIG. 10). That is, in the special figure 2 hit determination process, it is always determined to be a small hit. The probability of winning a small hit can be changed as appropriate according to the desired game characteristics.

If the result of the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (S1207) is "small hit" (YES in S1207), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1208), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) is set. (Value of) is read out, and the small hit type is determined according to the hit type determination table shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 7 (S1209). After determining the small hit type (S1209), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 6 or 7) corresponding to the small hit type (small hit symbol type) is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84. (S1210) Finish the process. A random number that determines 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 S1203) and it is not a small hit (NO in S1207), it is a "miss", so set the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the lost symbol in the special symbol type buffer. (S1211), 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 (S1103) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1109) have the same processing flow. This will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45. As shown in FIG. 44, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1103) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is a time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). (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 jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is according to the non-time saving state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). The variation pattern is selected based on (value of S1303). As shown in FIG. 13, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. The SP reach (super reach) shown in FIG. 13 is a reach in which the fluctuation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than the normal reach. Is set. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

Further, in step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), the fluctuation pattern is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the non-time saving state medium / small hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). Select (S1305).

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1306). As shown in FIG. 12A, the reach-established random number values are "0" to "11" in the time-saving state and "0" to "27" in the non-time-saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach the loss time than the non-time-saving state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1306), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time reduction state (the non-time reduction state among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 13). And, according to the part corresponding to the loss with reach), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1307).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1306), that is, in the case of no reach loss, the non-reach loss table in the non-time reduction state (non-time reduction among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 13). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the state and the part corresponding to the loss without reach (S1308).

In this embodiment, since a small hit is always won in the lottery of the special figure 2, step S1305 is always executed in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1103) in the non-time saving state, and the fluctuation time is always executed in the step S1305. The 30-second variation pattern P21 is selected (see FIG. 13).

Further, in the case of loss without reach in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1109), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. (See FIG. 13).

Further, in step S1301, when it is determined that the gaming state is the reduced working hours state (YES in S1301), as shown in FIG. 45, processing (S1309 to S1315) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1302 to S1308. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1309), the time-saving state medium jackpot table (the portion of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 corresponding to the time-saving state and the jackpot) is followed based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. Select a variation pattern (S1310).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1311), it is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the time-saving state medium-small hit table (the part corresponding to the time-saving state and the small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). And select a variation pattern (S1312). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1313), the reach loss table (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 corresponding to the time reduction state and reach loss) is followed. Fluctuation pattern Select a variation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1314). If the reach random number counter value is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1313), the loss without reach during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state and the loss without reach in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13) is followed. Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1315).

In this embodiment, since a small hit is always won in the lottery of the special figure 2, step S1312 is always executed in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1103) in the time saving state, and the fluctuation time is 30 in the step S1312. The second variation pattern P31 is selected (see FIG. 13). The fluctuation pattern of the small hit fluctuation based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the present embodiment has the same fluctuation time of 30 seconds regardless of whether it is in the time-saving state or the non-time-saving state (variation patterns P21 and P31 shown in FIG. 13). reference).

Further, the variation pattern in the time-saving state in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1109) is 500 ms, which is extremely short regardless of whether the variation pattern is a big hit, a small hit, a loss with reach, or a loss without reach (FIG. 13). (See P11 to P14). This is due to the following reasons. That is, when the time saving state is started, there is a possibility that the first special figure hold that occurred in the non-time saving state before that remains, so the special figure change based on such the first special figure holding may be shortened. This is to digest quickly in the state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 44, the selected variation pattern is set (S1316), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1316 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1105 or S1112 in the special symbol standby process (S1002).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 46, in the special symbol change process (S1004), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1103 or S1109, FIG. 13). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process is finished 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. 47, in the special symbol determination process (S1006), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 13) has elapsed (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 based on the special figure (S1602)" described later is performed.

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, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1606) and the process proceeds to step S1607. As a result, the non-time saving state (low base state) is controlled 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. do not have.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 6) in order to start the jackpot game (S1607), and starts the opening of the jackpot game (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 6 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of the big winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the big winning opening is opened during the big hit game or the small hit game is set to the value according to the type of the winning big hit symbol. The open pattern set (data set according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611). After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command (see FIG. 6 or 7) is set (S1612), and the opening of the small hit game is started (S1613).

Following step S1613, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 6 or FIG. 7 for details) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S1614). At this time, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is set to the value corresponding to the type of the winning small hit symbol. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the distribution member operation flag (S1615), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started at the opening of the small hit game.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1616) and this process is completed.

[Game state management process based on special figure] As shown in FIG. 48, in the game state management process based on special figure (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701), and if it is ON, the time saving is shortened. The value of the special figure time reduction counter that counts the number of times the special figure change is executed during the state is decremented by 1 (S1702), and it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure time reduction counter is "0" (S1703). More specifically, the special figure time reduction counter is a first special figure time reduction counter that counts only the number of fluctuations of the special figure 1 (a counter that counts the first special figure time reduction counter that targets only the number of fluctuations of the special figure 1). ), A second special figure time reduction counter that counts only the number of changes in special figure 2 (a counter that counts the number of changes in special figure 2 that targets only the number of changes in special figure 2), and the number of changes in special figure 1. Total special figure time reduction counter that counts the total number of fluctuations of and special figure 2 (counter that counts the total number of fluctuations of special figure 1 and the total number of fluctuations of special figure 2) ). The number of special figure time reductions in the case of the first special figure time reduction number, the second special figure time reduction number, and the total special figure time reduction number is the upper limit number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol in the time reduction state (high base state). Is.

In step S1702, the values of the first special figure time reduction counter and the total special figure time reduction counter are decremented by 1 when the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is stopped, and the second special figure time reduction counter is decremented when the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is stopped. And the value of the total special figure time reduction counter is decremented by 1. Then, in step S1703, it is determined whether any one of the first special figure time reduction counter, the second special figure time reduction counter, and the total special figure time reduction counter is "0".

In step S1703, if any one of the three special figure time reduction counters is "0" (YES in S1703), the time reduction flag is turned off (S1704), and either the small hit flag or the big hit flag is used. Determines whether or not is ON (S1705). If this determination result is NO (NO in S1705), then it is determined whether the value of the time reduction limiter operation counter for counting the number of continuous control in the time reduction state is "0" (S1706), and "0". If not (YES in S1706), the value of the time saving limiter operation counter is cleared to "0" (S1707), that is, the count of the time saving limiter is reset, and the process proceeds to step S1708.

Further, the process proceeds to step S1708 when NO in step S1701, NO in step S1703, YES in step S1705, and NO in step S1706. In step S1708, a game state specification command including information on the current game state is set in a predetermined output buffer. Then, this process is completed. In this embodiment, the values set in each special figure time reduction counter at the time of transition to the time reduction state are as shown in the column of "end condition based on special symbol" in the table of FIG.

[Special electric bonus processing 1 (big hit game)] The special electric bonus processing 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 49, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1008), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). 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 S2001), it is determined whether or not the first prize-winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first prize-winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is time to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, when the opening time of the big hit has passed and the opening of the first big winning opening 30 is started. It is determined whether the time has been reached, or whether the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2003). As shown in FIG. 25, the time of the specific interval in the big hit game based on the small hit symbol d and the small hit symbol e is extremely longer than the time of the other normal intervals.

If the determination result in step S2003 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2003 is YES, the first large winning opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004-1), and the number of round games the current round game is. The indicated round specification command is set in the output buffer of RAM 84 (S2004-2).

If the first major winning opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings to the first major winning opening 30 in the unit opening game reaches the specified maximum winning number (10 in this embodiment). Judge whether or not (S2005). If the specified number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is time to close the first prize opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first prize opening 30 (FIG. 6 or 6 or). (See FIG. 7) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2006), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2005) or when the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2006), that is, either of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If it is satisfied, the first prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening opening counter is "0" (S2009).

If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), then whether or not the post-closed interval in the current round game is a specific interval (see FIG. 25), that is, the current round game includes a specific interval. Determine whether or not it is a (specific round game) (S2010). If the determination result is YES, a specific interval command indicating that the specific interval is in progress is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2011), and then this process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2010 is NO, this process ends without performing step S2011.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be "0" in step S2009 (YES in S2009), a jackpot ending command (see FIG. 6 or 7) is set and a jackpot ending command (see FIG. 6 or 7) is set in order to end the jackpot game. Start the ending of (S2013). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2014), and this process is completed.

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), all the opening of the first jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has been completed, so it is determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed. If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2015), this process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2015), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2016) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2017). Then, after setting the special operation status to "1" (S2018), the game state setting process (S2019) described later is performed, and this process is completed.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the game state setting process (S2019), first, the value of the time reduction limiter operation counter for counting the number of continuous control times in the time reduction state is set to a predetermined limit number (limiter number, In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is "5") (S2101). If the value of the time saving limiter operation counter is not "5" (NO in S2101), the process proceeds to step 2102.

In step S2102, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot game just executed is a jackpot game based on the “time saving hit”. If it is not a jackpot game based on a time saving hit (NO in S2102), proceed to step S2106, but if it is a jackpot game based on a time saving hit (YES in S2102), turn on the time saving flag (S2103) and win. Depending on the type of the special symbol (that is, the type of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the jackpot game this time), the value of the normal figure time reduction counter and the special figure time reduction counter (1st special symbol time reduction counter, Set the value of the second special figure time reduction counter and the total special figure time reduction counter (S2104).

Specifically, if the type of the winning special symbol is "small hit symbol c", the value of the normal diagram time reduction counter is set to "" in order to set the end condition of the time reduction state to the second end condition (see FIG. 7). Set to "1", set the value of the first special figure time reduction counter to "5", set the value of the second special figure time reduction counter to "1", and set the value of the total special figure time reduction counter to "5". Set (see FIG. 8). Thus, the end condition of the time saving state is controlled to the second time saving state which is the second ending condition.

If the winning special symbol type is "big hit symbol A", "small hit symbol b", "small hit symbol d", or "small hit symbol e", the end condition in the time saving state is set as the first end condition. To set (see FIG. 6 or 7), set the value of the normal figure time reduction counter to "2", set the value of the first special figure time reduction counter to "5", and set the value of the second special figure time reduction counter. Is set to "1", and the value of the total special time reduction counter is set to "5" (see FIG. 8). Thus, the end condition of the time saving state is controlled to the first time saving state which is the first ending condition.

Following step S2104, the game control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the value of the time saving limiter operation counter (S2105). Then, the process proceeds to step S2106.

If the value of the time saving limiter operation counter is "5" in step S2101 (YES in S2101), the process proceeds to step S2106. That is, when the number of continuous controls in the time reduction state has reached the limit number, even if the "time reduction hit" is won, the time reduction state is not controlled (the time reduction flag is not turned ON). As described above, in this embodiment, the number of continuous controls in the time saving state is limited to five times. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a time saving limiter function.

In step S2106, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2106), the process proceeds to step S2108, but if the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2106), that is, if the gaming state after the jackpot game is not controlled to the time saving state, The value of the time saving limiter operation counter is cleared to "0" (S2107), that is, the count of the number of times of the limiter in the time saving state is reset, and the process proceeds to step S2108.

In step S2108, a game state specification command including the game state information set in this game state setting process is set in a predetermined output buffer (S2108). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the time saving continuous number command including the value information of the time saving limiter operation counter in the predetermined output buffer (S2109), and ends this processing.

[Special electric bonus processing 2 (small hit game)] The special electric bonus processing 2 (S1009) is a process for executing a small hit game that opens the second special winning device 36 provided with the specific area 39. .. As shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 is completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second big winning device 36 is open) (S2302). 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 (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIGS. 6, 7, and 24) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S2304). ).

If the 2nd prize opening 35 is open in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of prizes in the 2nd prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (10 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), it is time to close the 2nd prize opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the 2nd prize opening 35 (FIG. 6 or 6 or). As shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not 1.6 seconds) has elapsed in this embodiment (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2306), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2305) or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2306), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second big winning opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2307). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), the small hit end flag is set (S2309), and this process is completed.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 52, the predetermined time after closing the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game (time of the interval after closing) is It is determined whether or not it has elapsed (S2310), and if the time of the interval after closure (see FIG. 24) has not elapsed (NO in S2310), this process ends. On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2311), the small hit flag is turned off (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, and is a flag turned on in step S2603 (see FIG. 54) described later.

If the V flag is ON in step S2313 (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2314) and turns on the jackpot flag (S2315) in order to execute the two-kind jackpot game. ), Set the special operation status to "4" (S2316). Then, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2317), the time saving flag is turned off (S2318). Then, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 6 or FIG. 7) is set (S2319), and the jackpot opening is started (S2320). As a result, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is shifted to the two-kind big hit game.

On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON in step S2313 (NO in S2313), the 2nd kind jackpot game is not executed, so the value of the big winning opening opening counter is cleared to "0" (S2321) and the special operation status is set. Set to "1" (S2322). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2323). If the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2323), this process ends. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2323), that is, if the time saving state ends and shifts to the non-time saving state before this small hit game, the time saving limiter is subsequently activated. It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is "0" (S2324). If the value of the time saving limiter operation counter is "0" (NO in S2324), this process ends, but if it is not "0" (YES in S2324), the value of the time saving limiter operation counter is cleared to "0". At the same time (S2325), a game state specification command including information on the current game state is set in a predetermined output buffer (S2326), and this process ends.

[Distribution member control process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a distribution member control process (S107) following a special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 32). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 53, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 47), so that the distribution member operation process (see FIG. 47) for operating the distribution member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern ( Perform S2502) and perform V validity period setting processing (S2503).

In the distribution member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and the distribution member is released when the distribution member 71 is released at the timing using the timer. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 is reached. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves in a constant motion (see FIG. 24 (c)) from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

Further, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), the V valid period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period in which the V flag is turned ON by regarding the detection by the specific area sensor 39a as valid, and is the period shown in FIG. 24 (d). Specifically, in the V validity period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V validity period is set, and V is valid when it is time to enable the specific area 39 based on the timing using the timer. The flag is turned on, and when it is time to invalidate the specific area 39, the V valid flag is turned off. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108) described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect by determining whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

Following the V validity period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed (S2504). Specifically, the total operating time (7608 ms) from the start to the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71 based on the timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502. 24 (c))) is determined to have passed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is not completed, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is completed, the distribution member operation flag is turned off (S2505), and then this processing is completed.

[Specific area sensor detection process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) following a distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 32). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 54, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), this process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not it is in the V valid period (S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the above-mentioned distribution member control process (FIG. 53). Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 24 (d).

If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned ON (S2603), the V passage command is set (S2604), and this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection process is completed without performing the processes of steps S2603 and S2604. The V-pass command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that V has passed (passing the specific area 39).

[Power Off Monitoring Process] In the power off monitoring process (S109), as shown in FIG. 55, the game control microcomputer 81 must first determine whether or not a power off signal has been input (S2801), and has not input it. If (NO in S2801), this process is completed. The power supply cutoff signal is a signal output from the power supply board 150 if the voltage of the monitored power supply (for example, DC24V) is not detected for a predetermined period (for example, 25 ms). If there is a power off signal input (YES in S2801), the checksum is calculated and stored in the RAM 84 (S2802), and the power off flag is turned on (S2803). Then, the access prohibition setting to the RAM 84 is set (S2804). This makes it impossible to write or read information to the RAM 84. After that, loop processing is performed without returning to the main timer interrupt processing (S005, see FIG. 32).

[Sub-control main processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 60. The effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads and executes the sub control main processing program shown in FIG. 56 from the ROM 93 when the power is turned on. 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.

As shown in FIG. 56, in the sub-control main process, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power cutoff flag (flag turned on at the time of power cutoff) is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4001). If the determination result is NO, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the sub-side power-off flag is ON, the RAM 94 is initialized. (S4002) and proceed to step S4003.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4001 is YES, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is turned ON due to the power failure, but the contents of the RAM 94 are kept normal, then the RAM clear notification command is issued. Is received (S4011). If the RAM clear notification command has been received (YES in S4011), the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 has been cleared. Therefore, the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is cleared (S4002), and the process proceeds to step S4003. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4011), the process proceeds to step S4003 without clearing the RAM 94.

In step S4003, other initial settings are made. In other initial settings, for example, the CPU 92 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set. If the sub-side power off flag is ON, it is turned OFF.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, 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 numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects. And so on. 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 by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. 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. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (variable effects, opening effects, round effects, ending effects, and other jackpot effects, and backgrounds and effects patterns according to the effect modes. Display etc.) is executed. 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 in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010). 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.

[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. 57, 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) are 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 transferred 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. Thereby, for example, the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 are made to emit light in a special first light emitting mode (see FIGS. 19 (B) (E)), or a special second light emitting mode (see FIGS. 19 (C) (D)). ), A special third light emission mode (see FIG. 19 (F)), or a special error light emission mode (see FIG. 20 (B)).

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the panel movable body 15) is created and output in order to drive the panel movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the board 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. 58, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process is performed (S4301). In the receive command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4008), and processing according to the command (for example, selection of effect, setting of effect mode, set of command, etc.) is performed. .. The received command analysis process will be described in detail later.

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 effect determination random numbers (S4304). As a result, for example, the sound "settings can be changed" (see FIGS. 19 (B) (E)) can be output from the speaker 67, or the sound "setting values have been changed" (FIG. 19 (C) (D)). ) Is output from the speaker 67, a voice saying "the set value has been confirmed" (see FIG. 19F) is output from the speaker 67, and a special error sound (see FIG. 20B) is output. It is possible to output from the speaker 67.

[Received command analysis process] Next, the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 and 60. As shown in FIG. 59, in the reception command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and if so, the fluctuation starts. Performs production start processing (S4402). The variation start processing (S4402) analyzes the variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command), and based on the analysis result, the variation effect effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) and A notice effect to be executed along with the variation effect is selected, and a variation effect start command including information on the effect content related to the selection is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. It should be noted that the effect pattern of the variable effect is associated with the effect content such as whether or not the SP reach is executed and the type of the SP reach to be executed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if so, performs a variation effect end process (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4406). In the opening effect selection process (S4406), when a jackpot opening command (see FIGS. 6 and 7) is received, an opening effect effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is performed based on the analysis result of the opening command. Select a pattern (effect content). Then, the opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Depending on the type of hit, the opening effect may not be executed.

Further, in the opening effect selection process (S4406), when a small hit opening command (see FIGS. 6 and 7) is received, a small hit is executed during the small hit game based on the analysis result of the opening command. Select the effect pattern (effect content) of the hit effect. Then, a small hit effect start command for starting the small hit effect with the selected effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command (see FIGS. 6 and 7) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (see FIGS. 6 and 7). S4408). In the round effect selection process (S4408), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the effect pattern (effect content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting a round effect with the selected effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

In this embodiment, the round game of the reference number of rounds (that is, four) is regarded as one group game period, and this game period (the period of t2 to t3, the period of t4 to t5, and t6 shown in FIG. 25). In each period of ~ t7), one seamless round effect (owl introduction effect described later) is performed. Further, in the round game of the 13th R in the big hit game based on the small hit symbol e, a special blessing effect described later is performed (see FIG. 25).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a specific interval command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, performs a specific interval effect selection process (S4410). In the specific interval effect selection process (S4410), the owl capture effect (see FIG. 25) to be executed during the specific interval is selected based on the analysis result of the specific interval command. Then, a specific interval effect start command for starting the owl capture effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command (see FIGS. 6 and 7) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). ). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the effect pattern (effect content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Depending on the type of hit, the ending effect may not be executed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passage 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 for the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. 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). The V-passage notification effect in the present embodiment is an effect of displaying an effect image including the characters "VGet!" On the display screen 7a (see FIG. 62 (A)). The details of this production will be described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a time reduction continuous number command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if so, performs a time reduction continuous number update process (S4416). In the time saving continuous number update process (S4416), the information of the continuous control number of the time saving state indicated by the received time saving continuous number command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. As a result, the information on the number of continuous control times in the time saving state held by the effect control microcomputer 91 is updated.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 60, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a set value designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4420), and if so, performs a set value flag change process. (S4421). In the set value flag change process (S4421), the set value flag 95 of the RAM 94 is set based on the set value information included in the set value specification command. For example, if the setting value specification command includes the information of the setting value "1", the setting value flag 95 is set to "1". As a result, the effect control microcomputer 91 can grasp the set value at the present time, and can execute the suggestion effect suggesting the set value by the effect means such as the image display device 7. When the initialization of the RAM 94 is executed in step S4002 (see FIG. 56) described above, the contents of the set value flag 95 are erased.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a setting mode transition command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4422), and if so, performs a setting mode transition effect process (S4423). In the setting mode transition effect processing (S4423), the setting mode transition effect command for displaying the setting changing image SH shown in FIG. 19B is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the image control board 100 that has received the setting mode transition effect command displays the setting changing image SH on the display screen 7a.

Further, in the setting mode transition effect processing (S4423), the voice data for outputting the voice "the setting can be changed" (see FIG. 19B) is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. As a result, the voice control board 106 that has received the voice data outputs the voice "settings can be changed" from the speaker 67. Further, in the setting mode transition effect processing (S4423), the lamp data for causing the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light in a special first light emitting mode (see FIG. 19B) is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. do. As a result, the lamp control board 107 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light in a special first light emitting mode. As described above, the display of the image SH during the setting change, the voice saying "the setting can be changed", and the light emission in the special first light emission mode allow the setting changer to shift to the setting change mode and set arbitrarily. It is possible to understand that the value can be changed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a set value change command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4424), and if so, performs a set value change effect process (S4425). In the set value change effect process (S4425), the set value change effect command for displaying the set value change image YG shown in FIGS. 19 (C) and 19 (D) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the image control board 100 that has received the set value change effect command displays the set value change image YG on the display screen 7a on top of the setting changing image SH (in a layered manner).

Further, in the set value change effect process (S4425), the voice data for outputting the voice "the set value has been changed" (see FIG. 19C or 19D) is stored in a predetermined storage of the RAM 94. Set in the area. As a result, the voice control board 106 that has received the voice data outputs the voice "the set value has been changed" from the speaker 67. Further, in the set value change effect processing (S4425), the lamp data for causing the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light in a special second light emitting mode (see FIG. 19C or FIG. 19D) is generated in the RAM 94. Set in a predetermined storage area. As a result, the lamp control board 107 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light in a special second light emitting mode. As a result of the above, the display of the setting value change image YG, the voice saying "the setting value has been changed", and the light emission in the special second light emission mode, not only the setting changer but also the employees of the surrounding amusement park. It is possible for the staff to understand the situation where the set value has been changed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a setting mode end command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4426), and if so, performs a setting mode end effect process (S4427). In the setting mode end effect processing (S4427), the setting value confirmation effect command for displaying the setting value confirmation image SK shown in FIG. 19F is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the image control board 100 that has received the set value confirmation effect command changes from the display of the setting changing image SH shown in FIG. 19 (E) on the display screen 7a to the setting value confirmation image SK shown in FIG. 19 (F). Switch to the display of.

Further, in the setting mode end effect processing (S4427), the voice data for outputting the voice "the set value has been confirmed" (see FIG. 19F) is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. As a result, the voice control board 106 that has received the voice data outputs the voice "the set value has been confirmed" from the speaker 67. Further, in the setting mode end effect processing (S4427), the lamp data for causing the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light in a special third light emitting mode (see FIG. 19F) is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. do. As a result, the lamp control board 107 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light in a special third light emitting mode. As a result, not only the setting changer but also the employees of the surrounding amusement parks can be displayed by displaying the set value confirmed image SK, the voice saying "the set value has been confirmed", and the light emission in the special third light emitting mode. Also, it is possible to grasp the situation where the set value is fixed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an error command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4428), and if so, performs error mode notification processing (S4429). In the error mode notification process (S4429), the operation suggestion effect command for displaying the operation suggestion image SE shown in FIG. 20B is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the image control board 100 that has received the operation suggestion effect command displays the operation suggestion image SE shown in FIG. 20B on the display screen 7a.

Further, in the error mode notification process (S4429), voice data for outputting a special error sound (see FIG. 20B) is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. As a result, the voice control board 106 that has received the voice data outputs a special error sound from the speaker 67. Further, in the error mode notification process (S4429), lamp data for causing the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light in a special error light emission mode (see FIG. 20B) is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. As a result, the lamp control board 107 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light in a special error light emission mode. As described above, the display of the operation suggestion image SE, the special error sound, and the light emission in the special error light emission mode indicate that the employee of the amusement park is in the error mode, that is, the set value is set. It is possible to understand that it is not.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91, as another process (S4430), performs a process based on a reception command other than the above command (for example, information on the current game state is specified in the RAM 94 in response to the reception of the game state designation command). Processing to store in the storage area of Then, the received command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

9. Execution example of the effect in "RUSH" Next, an execution example of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 61 to 65. Here, the production when the "4R time-saving jackpot" is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state is entered after the jackpot game based on the winning will be described. That is, the effect mainly performed during RUSH (see FIG. 21) will be described.

In the ending of the jackpot game based on the 4R time-saving jackpot (the first hit that triggers the transition to the time-saving state), the effect image shown in FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B) is displayed on the display screen 7a as the ending effect (ED effect). To. Specifically, in this ED production, a video of a boy who is the main character catching a certain kind of owl (owl A) is displayed (Fig. 61 (A)), and then the text image of "Owl RUSH rushes!" Is displayed. (FIG. 61 (B)). By such an effect, the player recognizes that the time is shortened, that is, the player shifts to RUSH, which is easy to acquire the jackpot game. The production mode name in this RUSH is called an owl RUSH. The ED effect shown in FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B) is executed in response to the effect control microcomputer 91 receiving the ending command of the jackpot game based on the “4R time saving jackpot”.

When the jackpot game is completed and the time is controlled to be shortened, the background image in the owl RUSH is displayed on the display screen 7a. Specifically, a production image in which the main character boy is looking for an owl in the woods is displayed (FIG. 61 (C)). It should be noted that this pachinko gaming machine 1 is intended to perform a production in which the main character boy catches various types of owls during the owl RUSH. Further, since right-handed striking is recommended during the time-saving state, a right-arrow image RI indicating right-handed striking is appropriately displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 61 (C)). The display control of the background image corresponding to the owl RUSH is executed in response to the reception of the game state designation command indicating the time saving state at the end of the jackpot game by the effect control microcomputer 91.

When a right-handed hit is made in the time-saving state, the game ball passes through the gate 28, and the auxiliary game is executed based on this. Then, when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game, the variation display of the special figure 2 is executed. The variation display of this special figure 2 is a small hit variation based on the determination result of the small hit winning (see FIG. 10). During the small hit variation of the special figure 2, the variation effect shown in FIGS. 61 (D) and 61 (E) is executed. Specifically, a video of a boy who is the main character discovering an owl (owl B) in the forest (Fig. 62 (D)) and running around in the forest to catch the owl is displayed on the display screen 7a (Fig.). 62 (E)). Since the small hit is fluctuating, the effect symbol is displayed in the upper left portion of the display screen 7a. The effect symbols displayed here are effect symbols (small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3) having a size smaller than the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. During RUSH, the determination result in the hit determination process is displayed by the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3. It should be noted that the fluctuation effect at the time of the small hit variation of the special figure 2 is executed in response to the reception of the special figure 2 variation start command by the effect control microcomputer 91.

When the small hit fluctuation is completed and the small hit game is executed, a moving image of the boy swinging up the net and jumping on the owl is displayed on the display screen 7a as a small hit effect (FIG. 61 (F)). At this point, since the small hit fluctuation has ended, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (specifically, for example, "1 ・ 3 ・ 5") indicating a small hit winning. .. The small hit effect is executed in response to the effect control microcomputer 91 receiving the small hit opening command of any of the small hit symbols b to e.

Then, when V passage occurs in the small hit game, an image showing how the boy catches the owl with the net is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 62 (A)). Further, when displaying this image, a character image of "VGet!" Is displayed (FIG. 62 (A)). This allows the player to recognize that the V passage has occurred. Then, following the image shown in FIG. 62 (A), the character image of "owl BONUS!" Is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 62 (B)). As a result, the player can recognize that the jackpot game is started. The series of effects shown in FIGS. 62A and 62B are executed in response to the effect control microcomputer 91 receiving the V passage command.

When the jackpot game is executed by passing V, the jackpot effect is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the opening effect is not executed for the jackpot won during RUSH, and the owl introduction effect shown in FIG. 62 (C) is executed at the start of the substantially 1st round game of the jackpot game. In the owl introduction effect, an image introducing the caught owl (for example, owl B) (an image showing a profile such as the name of the caught owl) is displayed on the display screen 7a. This owl introduction production is performed over 4 rounds. That is, in this embodiment, one effect (here, an owl introduction effect) is executed over a standard number of round games (see FIG. 25).

The owl introduction effect is executed in response to the reception of the round designation command indicating the start of the round game of a predetermined round by the effect control microcomputer 91. The predetermined round is the first round in effect if the winning small hit symbol is "small hit symbol b" or "small hit symbol c", and the winning small hit symbol is "small hit symbol d". If there is, it is a real 1R round and a real 5R round, and if the winning small hit symbol is "small hit symbol e", the real 1R round, the real 5R round, and the real 9R It is a round of eyes (see FIG. 25). That is, the predetermined round is the first round in a bundle of round games for the number of reference rounds.

When the jackpot game is completed and the game state is the time saving state, that is, when the number of continuous control times in the time saving state has not reached the limiter number 5 times, the owl RUSH continues. Therefore, in this case, the effect shown in FIG. 61 (C) is executed again.

In addition, if the big hit game being executed is based on the "small hit symbol d" of the actual 8R, or if it is based on the "small hit symbol e" of the actual 13R, a certain owl will be introduced. After the owl introduction effect is executed, a specific interval is reached (see FIG. 25). In the specific interval, the effect executed from the start of the small hit fluctuation in Special Figure 2 to the start of the substantial 1R round game through the small hit game (owl capture effect described above, FIG. 61 (D)). -Refer to FIG. 62 (B)), almost the same effect is executed.

Specifically, for example, at a specific interval, a boy who is the main character discovers a certain kind of owl (owl C) (Fig. 63 (A)), chases the owl (Fig. 63 (B)), and jumps to the owl. A series of moving images of taking (FIG. 63 (C)) and catching the owl (FIG. 63 (D)) are displayed, followed by the text image of "owl BONUS!" (FIG. 63 (FIG. 63). E)). This production is also an owl capture production. That is, in this embodiment, the owl capture effect (FIGS. 63 (A) to (E)) is executed even at a specific interval.

However, in the owl capture production during the specific interval, the character image displayed in the scene where the boy catches the owl with the net is not "VGet!" But just "Get!" (Fig. 63 (D)). .. This is in consideration of the fact that the V passage does not actually occur, although it looks as if a new jackpot game was executed by the owl capture effect. The owl capture effect during the specific interval is executed in response to the effect control microcomputer 91 receiving the specific interval command.

Then, when the time of the specific interval elapses and the next round game is started, the owl introduction effect of introducing the owl (for example, owl C) caught by the owl capture effect during the specific interval is executed (FIG. 63). (F)). This owl introduction production will also be performed over four rounds. In addition, when all the substantial rounds are completed in the round game for these four rounds, if the number of continuous control in the time saving state has not reached the number of limiters, the owl RUSH still continues, so FIG. 61 (Fig. 61) again. The effect shown in C) is executed.

Further, when the big hit game based on the "small hit symbol e" of the actual 13R is executed, the special blessing effect shown in FIG. 64 (A) is performed during the round game of the actual 13R after the third owl introduction effect. Is executed (see FIG. 25). In the special blessing production, as shown in Fig. 64, an image of a special owl (owl D) of a kind that does not appear in the owl capture production, a character image of "Congratulation!", And "Massive Get!" An effect image including the character image of is displayed on the display screen 7a. This allows the player to recognize that the jackpot game with a substantially large number of rounds has been executed. The special blessing effect is executed in response to the effect control microcomputer 91 receiving a round designation command indicating the start of the substantially 13th round game of the big hit game based on the small hit symbol e.

Further, at the end of the jackpot game, if it is determined that the number of continuous control times in the time saving state has reached the limiter number (YES in step S2101 in FIG. 50), the owl will be controlled in the non-time saving state. RUSH ends. In this case, in the ending effect of the jackpot game, the result effect shown in FIG. 64 (B) is executed. In the result production, the number of owls caught by the main character boy is displayed. Specifically, for example, in the result production, a character image of "~ result announcement ~" which means that it is a game result in the owl RUSH, and "○ feather Get!" Which shows the number of caught owls (FIG. 64 (B). In the example of)), the effect image including the character image of "6 Get!") Is displayed on the display screen 7a. The result effect is executed in response to the reception of the ending command by the effect control microcomputer 91 in a state where the number of continuous controls in the time saving state has reached the limiter number.

In addition, the number of owls caught in the result production is a display suggesting the number of consecutive villas of the jackpot, but in this embodiment, the jackpot game of the real 8R and the jackpot game of the real 13R are executed a plurality of times. Since it looks as if it were, it does not accurately represent the number of consecutive villas in the jackpot. However, by making it difficult to understand how many times the jackpot game is executed in this way, it is difficult to wake up the end timing of the owl RUSH in this pachinko gaming machine 1, which is basically a set machine with 6 jackpot games. It is possible to raise expectations for the acquisition of a large number of prize balls. And by this, the hobby of the game is improved.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is basically a set machine with 6 jackpots, but before the number of continuous controls in the time saving state reaches the limiter number, the second time saving state (second end condition shown in FIG. 8) is reached. By being controlled to the time saving state (set to the time saving state), it is determined that the small hit is won after the non-time saving state is reached, and the big hit game may be executed based on the small hit winning. Then, in this case, the limiter count is reset, and the six jackpots are substantially fixed again (see FIGS. 21, 22, and 23).

Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the small hit variation of the special figure 2 is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the big hit game, and is executed after the non-time saving state is executed by executing the normal figure variation once. At that time, a special owl capture effect (corresponding to a special effect) is executed instead of the normal owl capture effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 65 (A), in the special owl capture effect, a frame of a predetermined design is placed on the upper, lower, left and right peripheral edges of the display screen 7a so as to be superimposed on the front of the image of the normal owl capture effect. An image (special frame image G1) is displayed. The special frame image G1 is displayed over a period from the start of the small hit fluctuation in FIG. 2 to the substantially start of the first R in the big hit game based on the small hit.

Further, when the number of limiters is reset as described above, as shown in FIG. 65 (B) in the ending effect (ED effect) of the big hit game based on the small hit in which the winning is determined in the non-time saving state. In, "Owl RUSH" re "rush! "(For details, the character image of" Owl RUSH rushes! "Is superimposed on the character image of" Re ") is displayed. That is, a special ED effect (FIG. 65 (B)) different from the normal ED effect (FIG. 61 (B)) is executed. A special ED effect is also an example of a special effect.

As described above, in this embodiment, the player has reset the number of limiters due to the special owl capture effect (FIG. 65 (A)) and the special ED effect (FIG. 65 (B)) (6 times again). It is possible to recognize that a jackpot can be obtained). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a feeling of exhilaration and improve the hobby of the game.

10. Effect of this embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, it is not determined as a big hit in the lottery of special figure 2 (a so-called direct hit big hit is won in the lottery of special figure 2). Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property that is determined to execute the jackpot game only by the lottery of Special Figure 1 (see FIG. 10).

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined that the small hit game is executed in the lottery of the special figure 2 which is not determined to execute the big hit game among the special figures 1 and 2. See 10). Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game feature in which the jackpot game is determined to be executed only in one special figure lottery, while the other special figure lottery aims to execute the jackpot game via the small hit game. ..

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the direct hit jackpot is not won based on the lottery shown in FIG. Even if the execution probability of the 1st type jackpot game (so-called direct hit jackpot winning probability) is changed by changing the setting, the execution probability of the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 (2nd type jackpot game via small hit) It is possible to provide a gaming machine whose execution probability) does not change.

That is, in this embodiment, during the game period centered on the lottery of Special Figure 1 (that is, during the non-time saving state), the expected value of the prize ball (acquired ball) can be changed according to the setting difference. During the game period centered on the lottery of FIG. 2 (that is, during the time saving state), it is possible to make the game machine capable of expecting a large number of prize balls regardless of the setting difference. In other words, in the game centered on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the non-time saving state, the game is affected by the jackpot winning probability for each setting, but once the game shifts to the time saving state, the game centered on the lottery of Special Figure 2 In that case, the game aims to acquire a large number of prize balls under common conditions regardless of the setting difference, so that the player can expect to acquire a large number of prize balls even if the setting (set value) is low. It can be a possible gaming machine.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined that the small hit game is always executed in the lottery of the special figure 2 in which the big hit is not won (see FIG. 10). Even if the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the lottery of 1 (the winning probability of a direct hit big hit) is changed, if the lottery of the special figure 2 is made, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the small hit game is always executed. In addition, it is possible to speed up the development of the game during RUSH centered on the lottery of Special Figure 2.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the passage to the specific area 39 always occurs as long as the game is played correctly (see FIG. 24). A jackpot game is executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the execution probability of the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in which the jackpot is not won is completely matched with the winning probability of the small hit. Further, it is possible to use a gaming machine in which the next big hit game is speedily executed during RUSH centered on the lottery of Special Figure 2, and as a result, it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the time saving state (high base state) ends based on the variation display of the normal symbol (see FIG. 8). In particular, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the period controlled in the time saving state different depending on whether the upper limit number of times of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is set to 2 times or 1 time. As a result, the timing at which the small hit winning is determined in the lottery of Special Figure 2 changes depending on whether the working hours are in the reduced working hours state or the non-short working hours state (see FIG. 23). This difference results in the presence or absence of a reset of the time saving limiter count (see FIG. 21). In other words, for the player, the amount of benefits to be acquired after that depends on whether the timing of determining the small hit winning is in the reduced working hours state or the non-shortening working hours state. Therefore, it is controlled to the time saving state (first time saving state) in which the upper limit fluctuation number of the normal symbol is two times, or to the time saving state (second time saving state) in which the upper limit fluctuation number of the normal symbol is one time. It is possible to get interested in crabs and improve the interest in games.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the electric chew 22 is opened based on the lottery of the normal symbol, and the lottery of the special figure 2 is executed based on the game ball entering the electric chew 22. It is a gaming machine configured so that a small hit can be won in 2 lottery and a two-kind big hit game can be executed. There are cases where it is determined that a small hit is won in the lottery of special figure 2 after that, and there are cases where it is determined that a small hit is won in the lottery of special figure 2 before the end condition based on the normal symbol is satisfied in the time saving state. It can be said that it is a certain gaming machine (see FIG. 23).

Incidentally, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the time saving state ends based on the fluctuation of the normal figure, the end timing is the time when the stop time of the normal symbol has elapsed (see FIG. 23). Therefore, since the time saving state ends by the time the normal map fluctuation ends, it is easy to create a situation in which it is determined that the small hit is won after shifting to the non-time saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible that a small hit winning is determined and a two-kind big hit game is often executed after the non-time saving state is reached during RUSH, so that the time saving state is achieved. It is possible to prevent the prize balls from being given too much, as compared to the structure in which the jackpot consecutive villas continue.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is executed based on the "4R time saving jackpot" (first hit) in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the execution of the subsequent five jackpot games is guaranteed. To. In other words, 6 consecutive villas including the first hit are guaranteed (see FIG. 22 (A)). Under such circumstances, if a big hit game based on a small hit winning in a non-time saving state is executed before the upper limit of the time saving limiter is reached, the count of the time saving limiter is reset, and 6 again including the big hit game. The consecutive villas are guaranteed (see FIGS. 21 and 22 (B)). This kind of playability is new, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In other words, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, while there is a minimum guarantee for the number of consecutive villas in the jackpot game, the number of sets is again reached by the small hit winning in the non-time saving state before reaching the upper limit of the time saving limiter. It is possible to provide a new playability with a big hit added.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if it is determined that a small hit is won after the normal figure is changed once in the time-saving state and the game shifts to the non-time-saving state, the small hit is won in the time-saving state. It is decided to execute a special owl capture effect (see FIG. 65 (A)) different from the case where it is determined. Therefore, it is possible to raise the player's interest in the execution of a special owl capture effect, and it is possible to improve the game interest. In particular, in this embodiment, the special owl capture effect (see FIG. 65 (A)) has become advantageous to the player due to the small hit winning after the end of the time saving state based on the fluctuation of the normal map (counting of the time saving limiter). It is a production that can make the player recognize (that there was a reset of). Therefore, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling by executing this special owl capture effect, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the real 8R big hit game (two kinds of big hit games based on the small hit symbol d) is the real 4R big hit game (two kinds based on the small hit symbol b or the small hit symbol c). It is composed of twice the number of rounds (a positive integer multiple) in the jackpot game), and the interval time (specific interval time) of the reference round number (substantially 4Rth) in the jackpot game of 8R. Is the same length as the period from the start of the special figure fluctuation before the jackpot game to the first opening in the jackpot game. Therefore, the execution of the real 8R big hit game (two kinds of big hit games based on the small hit symbol d) and the execution of the real 4R big hit games (two kinds of big hit games based on the small hit symbol b or the small hit symbol c) are executed a plurality of times. (See FIG. 25). Also, during RUSH, it is possible to make the player feel that the jackpot game of the reference round number is being executed at a constant tempo. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to understand the actual number of times the jackpot game is executed during RUSH, and it is possible to provide new playability.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the owl capture effect (see FIGS. 61 (D) to 62 (B)) during the period from the start of the special figure fluctuation before the jackpot game to the first opening in the jackpot game. ) Is executed, and the owl capture effect (see FIGS. 63 (A) to 63 (E)) is executed even during the specific interval. Therefore, it is possible to make it more difficult to understand the actual number of times the jackpot game is executed during RUSH. Both effects include different parts such as the presence / absence of small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 and the right arrow image RI, the difference between "VGet!" And "Get!", The difference in the type of owl, and the like. However, since the player recognizes that the owl capture effect is being performed during both periods, both effects are included in the category of at least similar effects.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a special blessing effect (FIG. 64 (A)) is executed in the real 13R round game in the real 13R big hit game (two kinds of big hit games based on the small hit symbol e). By doing so, it is suggested to the player to acquire more prize balls than the minimum guaranteed prize balls (4R prize balls x 6 jackpots). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the uplifting feeling of the player by this special blessing effect, and it is possible to improve the hobby of the game.

11. 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 appropriately combined and configured. 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.

In the above embodiment, when the time saving state is terminated based on the fluctuation of the normal map, the end timing of the time saving state is set to the time when the stop time of the normal symbol has elapsed (see FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B)). On the other hand, the end timing of the time-saving state when the time-saving state is ended based on the fluctuation of the normal map is the start time of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol (see the timing Ta shown in FIG. 66 and the solid line in FIG. 66 (A)). May be. Further, the end timing may be set when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, that is, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (see the timing Tb shown in FIG. 66 and the broken line in FIG. 66 (A)). Further, the end timing may be set to the end of the auxiliary game based on the fluctuation of the normal map (see the timing Td shown in FIG. 66 and the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 66 (A)). That is, the end of the time saving state based on the normal map fluctuation includes the end of the time saving state according to the auxiliary game based on the normal map fluctuation.

If the end timing of the time saving state based on the fluctuation of the normal symbol is the start time or the stop display of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 in the non-time saving state is won by the electric chew 22. It is preferable to set a possible opening pattern (for example, an opening pattern such as the above-mentioned "electric chew opening TBL1", see FIG. 14). In addition, when the end timing of the time saving state based on the normal symbol fluctuation is set to the start time of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, it is possible to shift to the non-time saving state after selecting the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol in the time saving state. good. That is, it is preferable that the fluctuation pattern of the normal map fluctuation that triggers the fall to the non-time reduction state has a short fluctuation time like the fluctuation pattern in the time reduction state.

Further, the upper limit number of fluctuations of the normal symbol in the time saving state can be appropriately changed according to the playability to be realized. For example, in the above embodiment, the upper limit fluctuation number of the normal symbol under the first end condition is set to 2 times, but it may be 3 times or more. In this case, the upper limit number of fluctuations of the normal symbol under the second end condition may be left as one. Further, in the above embodiment, the first end condition and the second end condition are provided as the end condition of the time saving state, but the end condition of the time saving state may be one kind depending on the playability to be realized.

Further, in the above embodiment, the end timing of the time saving state based on the special symbol is set to the time when the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed, but when the special symbol change display starts, when the special symbol stops display, or when the special symbol changes. It may be changed at the end of the small hit game based on. Further, the upper limit number of fluctuations of the special symbols (special figure 1, special figure 2, and the sum of these) in the time saving state can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered. Further, as the upper limit fluctuation number of the special symbol, only one of the total upper limit fluctuation number of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the upper limit change number of the special figure 2 alone, and the upper limit change number of the special figure 1 alone is provided. When the number of times is satisfied, the time saving state may be terminated. In addition, only two of the upper limit fluctuation number of the total of special figure 1 and special figure 2 and the upper limit change number of special figure 2 alone are provided, or the upper limit change number and special figure of the total of special figure 1 and special figure 2 are provided. (1) Only two of the upper limit fluctuation times may be provided so that the time saving state ends when any number of times is satisfied.

Further, in the above embodiment, the end condition of the time saving state based on the special symbol may be changed to the ending condition of the time saving state based on the execution of the small hit game. In this case, for example, when the small hit game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, once), the time saving state can be terminated.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, as the end condition of the time saving state, the end condition based on the normal symbol, the end condition based on the special symbol, and other end conditions (the end condition of executing the jackpot game) are set. Provided. On the other hand, it is not necessary to set the end condition based on the special symbol. However, by setting the end condition based on the special symbol as in the above form, the variation display of the special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) of the number of times not intended by the manufacturer of the gaming machine is performed during the time saving state. It is possible to prevent it from being damaged.

If the end condition based on the special symbol is not set as the end condition of the time saving state, the upper limit fluctuation number of the normal symbol in the time saving state is set to 100 times (“specified number of times”). It is desirable to set a value that does not exceed one example). This is to prevent the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation in the time saving state from becoming too large. By the way, when setting the upper limit number of fluctuations of a normal symbol so that the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation in the time-saving state does not exceed 100 times, the time required for the normal map fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation, the execution of the auxiliary game, etc. is taken into consideration. It may be designed appropriately. In addition, the number of the above-mentioned "specific number of times" can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit number of fluctuations of the normal symbol can be set so that the number of executions of the special figure change in the time saving state does not exceed 50 times, or in the time saving state. The upper limit number of fluctuations of the normal symbol may be set so that the number of executions of the special figure variation does not exceed 10 times.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the end condition based on the normal symbol is provided as the end condition in the time saving state, but depending on the playability to be realized, the end condition based on the normal symbol may not be provided. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, due to the relationship between the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the time-saving state, the execution time of the auxiliary game, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2, etc., in the state of playing correctly (in the state of continuing right-handed), In the second time-saving state of the second end condition (see FIG. 8), the time-saving state ends with the first fluctuation of the normal map, and in the first time-saving state of the first end condition, the time-saving state ends with the second fluctuation of the normal map. (Refer to Fig. 23) Although the end condition based on the special symbol is set, the role of surely limiting the number of executions of the variable display of the special figure 2 to one (that is, the second normal figure). It only played a role as a countermeasure when fluctuations did not occur). However, the relationship between the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the execution time of the auxiliary game, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2, etc. can be changed as appropriate. In the 2 time saving state, the time saving state ends due to the fluctuation of the normal map, but in the 1st time saving state of the first end condition, the time saving state may be terminated by the fluctuation of the special figure 2. Similar to the above-described embodiment, such a configuration also provides a new game property in which the time saving state can be terminated based on the fluctuation of the normal map and the state can be terminated based on the fluctuation of the special map.

In such a configuration, when the time saving state is terminated based on the normal map fluctuation (when it is terminated under the condition based on the execution of the normal map fluctuation), the time saving state is terminated based on the special map fluctuation. It is advisable to change the content of the effect to be executed depending on the case (when the process is completed based on other conditions different from the conditions based on the execution of the fluctuation of the normal map). Specifically, for example, in the latter case, a normal owl capture effect (see FIGS. 61 (D), (E), etc.) is executed in the case of a small hit fluctuation in Special Figure 2, but in the former case, the special figure is used. A special owl capture effect (see FIG. 65 (A)) is executed when the small hit of 2 is changed. In addition, the special owl capture effect is an effect that is not executed when the time saving state ends based on the special figure fluctuation. With such a configuration, a special owl capture effect (special effect) is executed only when there is a win after the end of the time saving state based on the fluctuation of the normal map, so the effect of improving the game entertainment by executing the special effect. It is possible to increase.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of executions of the special figure variation in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game may be configured to be the same as the number of executions of the normal map variation. With such a configuration, the number of times the variation display of the normal symbol is executed and the number of times the variation display of the special symbol is executed match, so that it is easy to design the number of times the variation display of the special symbol is executed during the time saving state. It is possible to make it a game machine.

Further, in the above embodiment, from the end of the small hit fluctuation in FIG. 2 to the passage of V in the small hit game, the V-striking notification is notified to the player that the V attacker (second large winning device 36) is aimed at. It is preferable to perform this on the display screen 7a or the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, during the owl RUSH, the icon indicating the caught owl may be cumulatively displayed on the display screen 7a.

In addition, the content of the production during the owl RUSH can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, it was captured as an effect when the value of the time saving limiter operation counter is reset due to the small hit winning determination in the non-time saving state before the number of continuous control times in the time saving state reaches the limiter number. You may perform an effect that the content is that all the owls escape. Even with such an effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the six jackpots have been reset.

Further, when a real 8R jackpot game or a real 13R jackpot game is executed during the owl RUSH, the captured owl may be produced to escape. Specifically, for example, when a real 8R jackpot game is executed, one jackpot game is added because it is shown as two jackpot games. Therefore, it is advisable to produce an effect in which one owl escapes. Further, when the jackpot game of 13R is actually executed, it is shown as three jackpot games, so that two jackpot games are added. Therefore, it is advisable to produce an effect in which two owls escape.

By appropriately performing the effect of escaping the caught owls in this way, the owl RUSH becomes a game that aims to catch more than the number of owls corresponding to the minimum guaranteed number of times of the jackpot consecutive villas, and the above-described embodiment. It is possible to make a gaming machine that has a different interest from that of the game.

In addition, during the owl RUSH (that is, during the advantageous game period in which it is easy to acquire the jackpot game), a specific display suggesting the end timing of the advantageous game period (for example, the cumulative display of the icon indicating the caught owl) is performed. As an effect (special effect) of the 13th R in the jackpot game of 13R, an effect of updating the specific display in a manner recognizable that the advantageous game period has been extended (for example, an effect of disappearing some icons) is performed. You may do it. With this configuration, the player who thinks that the advantageous game period ends when the jackpot game is executed 6 times (including the first hit) is actually executed according to the jackpot game of 13R. , Since the update effect of the specific display that can recognize that the end timing of the advantageous game period has been postponed will be performed, further improvement of the game entertainment can be expected. The display content of the specific display and its update mode can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the game period (referred to as RUSH period) from when the time is controlled to the time reduction state after the first hit until the number of continuous control times in the time reduction state reaches the limiter number and returns to the non-time reduction state, an effect mode called owl RUSH is used. It was set to, and the configuration was such that the owl capture effect was executed. On the other hand, the content of the production during this RUSH period can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, the MV (Music Video) of one or a plurality of songs may be continuously reproduced.

In addition, during the RUSH period, the first battle production (a battle between a ally character and an enemy character) is performed until the standard jackpot game (a bundle of round games with the standard number of rounds) for 6 times including the first hit is executed. If the ally character wins in the first battle production, it is confirmed that 7 or more standard jackpot games will be performed, and after winning in the first battle production, one battle Each time the production is won, one standard jackpot game may be additionally executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to expect how many times the standard jackpot game will be executed later, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, during the RUSH period, one standard jackpot game may be executed each time one battle effect is won. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to expect how many times the standard jackpot game will be executed later, and it is possible to improve the game interest. In such a configuration, the ally character may be displayed in an invincible state (a mode indicating that the player will never lose in the battle effect) until the number of continuous controls in the time saving state reaches the limiter number. This is because it is possible to make the player recognize that the jackpot consecutive villas of a predetermined number of times (6 times in the above form) are guaranteed at least.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect of indicating to the player that the count of the number of limiters in the time-reduced state is reset (special owl capture effect, FIG. 65 (A)) is determined to win a small hit after shifting to the non-time-reduced state. It was executed as a fluctuation effect at the time of small hit fluctuation based on. However, the execution timing and the content of the effect suggesting the reset of the limiter count can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the limiter count is reset, the player is not notified at all, and the limiter count is reset, such as when the fourth jackpot out of the six jackpots related to the reset is executed. The player may be notified at a timing delayed from the time when the game is played. In this case, how much the timing may be delayed may be determined in advance, or may be randomly determined by lottery. When the specifications are set so that the player is notified late, it is desirable from the viewpoint of improving the interest of the game to execute an additional effect that makes it appear that the number of big hits scheduled to be executed has increased. In addition to resetting the count of the number of limiters, it is also preferable to use the execution of the real 8R jackpot game and the real 13R jackpot game as an opportunity to execute the additional effect.

Further, the effect suggesting the reset of the limiter number count in the time saving state may be started at the time of displaying the variation of the normal symbol in the time saving state (second time saving state) of the second end condition.

In addition, the effect suggesting the reset of the limiter number count in the time saving state is the small hit fluctuation based on the winning of the "small hit symbol c" which is the control trigger to the time saving state (second time saving state) of the second end condition. It may be executed as a time variation effect. This is because if the "small hit symbol c" is won, the count of the number of limiters is reset after that (the acquisition of the six big hit games is substantially confirmed again).

Further, in the above embodiment, although it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, it may be a type of gaming machine other than the type 1 type 2 mixer such as a so-called "ST machine" or "probability variation loop machine". In the case of an ST machine or a probabilistic loop machine, it may be a so-called "design probabilistic machine" in which the transition to a high probability state with a high jackpot winning probability is determined based on the type of the winning special symbol, or it may be specified in the V attacker. It may be a so-called "V probability change machine" in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the passage to the region.

Even if the gaming machine is of a type other than the type 1 and type 2 mixer, it is possible to win a big hit in the lottery of the special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting port. However, it may be a gaming machine that does not win a big hit in the lottery of the special symbol (special figure 2) based on the winning of the second starting port related to the electric chew. In this case, in the lottery of the special symbol based on the winning of the second starting port, a small hit may be won, or the small hit may not be won and the lottery may be lost.

If the special symbol lottery based on the winning of the second starting opening is configured to be lost, the second starting opening related to the electric chew can be used as a winning opening for suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held by the player in a short time state. Only can be made to work. In this case, the first starting port, the gate, and the second starting port related to the electric chew may be arranged on the same flow path in the game area 3.

In addition, if a small hit can be won in a special symbol lottery based on a prize at the second starting opening, a predetermined large winning opening can be won for a short time of 1.8 seconds or less based on the small hit. Since the small hit game that is open over is executed, it is possible to make the game possible to increase the number of balls held by the player by the small hit game. It should be noted that the starting port that triggers the execution of the lottery of the special symbol that is unlikely to win the big hit does not have to be the starting port related to the electric chew.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer, but depending on the playability to be realized, it may be a so-called honey mono (type 2 machine) without a type 1 big hit. That is, neither the lottery of the special figure 1 nor the lottery of the special figure 2 may be configured to win the so-called "direct hit jackpot".

Further, in the above embodiment, when the end condition of the time saving state is controlled to the first time saving state which is the first ending condition (when the time saving state remains when it is determined as a small hit in the lottery of FIG. 2). Is when the limiter number of times in the time saving state is not reset and is controlled to the second time saving state which is the second end condition (when it is determined to be a small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2 and the state is shifted to the non-time saving state). ) Has a reset of the number of limiters in the time saving state, and the benefits that the player can obtain are different in both cases. On the other hand, depending on whether the game state at the time of winning the small hit is the time saving state or the non-time saving state, whether or not to control the time saving state after the big hit game may be different, or after the big hit game. The end conditions (the number of times of normal drawing time reduction and the number of times of special drawing time reduction) in the time saving state may be different. Further, the configuration may be such that the jackpot can be won by the lottery of the special figure 2. In this case, the above-mentioned benefits are given depending on whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a reduced working hours state or a non-shortened working hours state. May be different. It should be noted that the case where the gaming state at the time of winning a small hit (an example of a "specific hit") or a big hit (an example of a "specific hit") is a non-time saving state is advantageous for the player, or is a time saving state. Whether the case is advantageous to the player can be set as appropriate. If the game state at the time of winning a specific hit is a non-time saving state, which is advantageous for the player, in such a situation, as a special effect, the player is advantageous. Just run. On the other hand, if the game state at the time of winning a specific hit is a non-time saving state, which is disadvantageous to the player, in such a situation, it is disadvantageous to the player as a special effect. You just have to perform various effects. Further, the effect content of the special effect can be appropriately designed, for example, by changing the background image.

Further, in the above embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot is set to one of 6 different settings (settings 1 to 6), but the number of settings is not limited to "6" and is appropriate. It can be changed. Further, a configuration in which the setting related to the jackpot winning probability cannot be changed (that is, a configuration in which there is only one step setting regarding the jackpot winning probability) may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the lottery of the special figure 2 is always won by a small hit, but the lottery of the special figure 2 may be lost.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the small hit game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2, the opening control of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that V passage always occurs. It was configured. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the opening control of the second big winning opening 35 and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that the V may pass but the V may not pass. If the configuration to be performed (that is, the timing when the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state and the timing for winning the second large winning opening 35 match well, the passage to the specific area 39 occurs, but if they do not match, the passage to the specific area 39 occurs. It may be configured so that the passage of the above does not occur).

Further, in the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game. On the other hand, in at least a part of the rounds of the jackpot game, there may be a round in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened. In this case, it is configured so that the jackpot game is not further executed by passing V during the execution of the jackpot game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the V non-passing small hit (special figure 1_small hit symbol a, see FIG. 6) may be won based on the lottery of special figure 1, but based on the lottery of special figure 1. It may be configured so that the small hit is not won. Further, in the above embodiment, the small hits that can be won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 are only the V non-passing small hits that are not scheduled to cause V passage, but the V passing small hits that can pass V can be won. It may be configured.

Further, in the above embodiment, the opening pattern of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is the opening pattern in which the game ball winning the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing (FIG. 24 (FIG. 24). b) and (c)). However, as long as the game is played correctly (as long as the right-handed hit is continued), if it is possible to generate a passage to the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the game that won the second major winning opening 35. It does not have to be an open pattern in which all of the spheres can pass through the specific area 39. Specifically, for example, an opening pattern in which 0.1-second opening is repeated 12 times is used, and the game ball that has won a prize at the time of opening 1 to 9 times passes through the specific area 39, but at the time of opening 10 to 12 times. The winning game ball may be configured to pass through the non-specific area 70. That is, the opening pattern for passage may be an opening pattern in which it is possible to win a prize in the second special winning opening 35 and at least one of the game balls winning in the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39. In the case of an opening pattern as in this modified example, the opening / closing member of the second large winning device is as follows so that the game ball can easily win a prize in the second large winning opening 35 at each opening. It is good to set it to. That is, it is possible to advance and retreat back and forth, and it is preferable to use an advance / retreat type in which the second major winning opening is closed when the player is moving forward and the second major winning opening is opened when the player is retreating backward. Then, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 may be arranged so as to roll on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. Then, the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the opening / closing member is increased (for example, as a surface using a member having a high elastic force such as rubber) so that the game ball slowly rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. It is good. Alternatively, a protrusion for slowing the rolling speed of the game ball may be provided on the passage of the game ball having the upper surface of the opening / closing member as the floor surface.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area 39 is configured to be opened according to a predetermined operation pattern controlled by time based on the start time of the small hit game (see FIG. 24). On the other hand, when the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 reaches a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, one ball), the specific area 39 is opened (passing allowed state). It may be configured. In this case, in the special 2V passing small hit, the number of activated winning balls may be set to, for example, "1", and in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the number of activated winning balls may be set to, for example, "7". In this way, the winning ball to the second large winning opening 35 can be passed to the specific area 39 at the time of the special 2V passing small hit. On the other hand, in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 does not reach 7 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds, so that the passage to the specific area 39 does not occur. Can be. Also in this case, the opening pattern at the time of the special 2V passing small hit is referred to as a passing opening pattern, and the opening pattern at the time of the special 1V non-passing small hit is referred to as a non-passing opening pattern. Further, even if the distribution member 71 is configured to operate based on the number of winning balls that trigger the operation, the passage of the specific area 39 is still switched at a predetermined timing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the limited number of times of the time saving limiter is set to "5", but the limited number of times of the time saving limiter can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of continuous controls in the time-saving state is limited (the function of the time-saving limiter is installed), but the number of continuous controls in the time-saving state may not be limited depending on the playability to be realized.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the two types of big hit games executed through the small hits based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the real 4R big hit game (first big hit game), the real 8R big hit game (second big hit game), and the real one. Although the 13R jackpot game (third jackpot game) is provided, the configuration may be such that there is virtually no 13R jackpot game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, although the small hit may be won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the big hit may not be won, but the big hit may be won. In this case, as the types of jackpots, the execution of the first jackpot symbol that triggers the execution of the first jackpot game consisting of the round games of the reference round number and the execution of the second jackpot game consisting of the round games consisting of a positive integer multiple of the reference round number. It is possible to provide a second jackpot symbol that serves as an opportunity. In this case, the time of the specific interval in the second jackpot game is the first round in the first jackpot game from the start of the jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation based on the judgment result of the jackpot winning) when the first jackpot symbol is won. It is preferable that the time required for opening is the same as the time required from the start of the jackpot fluctuation when the second jackpot symbol is won to the opening of the first round in the second jackpot game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the time of the specific interval (see FIG. 25) is substantially the first round of the round game in the two-kind big hit game after the small hit game from the start of the fluctuation display (small hit fluctuation) of the special figure 2. Is the same as the length of the period (specific game period) until the start of the game, but the time of the specific interval does not have to be exactly the same as long as it is almost the same as the length of the specific game period. For example, the time of a specific interval may be set from the start of the fluctuation display (small hit fluctuation) in Special Figure 2 to the start of the opening in the two-kind big hit game after the small hit game (until the end of the small hit game). It may be set from the start to the end of the fluctuation display (small hit fluctuation) of 2. In addition, if the jackpot based on the special figure lottery is provided with a first jackpot consisting of round games with a standard number of rounds and a second jackpot consisting of round games with a positive integer multiple of the standard number of rounds, a specific interval The time may be from the start to the end of the jackpot fluctuation. The point is that the time of the specific interval is the time during which the same effect as during the period from the start of the small hit fluctuation or the big hit fluctuation to the opening of the first big winning opening in the big hit game including the specific interval can be executed. Just do it. The similar effect in this case may be any effect as long as the player feels that the effect is substantially the same, and there may be some differences. That is, the same effect includes not only the same effect but also a similar effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the reference R (round) number is set to "4" (see FIG. 25), but the reference R number may be a value other than this.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the holding related to the variable display of the normal symbol cannot be held (the holding of the normal drawing) may be possible, but the holding of the normal drawing may be possible as long as the game is not hindered. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the holding related to the variation display of the special figure 2 (the holding in the special drawing 2) is impossible is possible, but the configuration in which the special drawing 2 can be held may be possible as long as the game is not hindered.

Further, in the above embodiment, 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 it may be configured by each display screen of two or more display devices. 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. Further, the normal drawing effect may be configured to be performed on the display screen of the sub display device. A touch panel including a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the gaming machine frame 50, and the liquid crystal display device on the touch panel may be used as a sub display device.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number. 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.

12. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-mentioned 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.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
A first determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1108) that can execute a first determination (a hit determination process in FIG. 1) based on a ball entering the first winning opening (first starting opening 20). When,
When the first determination is made, the first symbol (special figure 1) is variablely displayed, and then the first symbol display means (steps S1112, S1504) for stopping and displaying the result of the first determination in a stop mode. Game control microcomputer 81) that executes, etc., and
A second determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1102) that can execute a second determination (hit determination process in FIG. 2) based on a ball entering the second winning opening (second starting opening 21). When,
When the second determination is made, the second symbol (special figure 2) is displayed in a variable manner, and then the second symbol display means (steps S1105, S1504) for displaying the stop in a stop mode indicating the result of the second determination. It is equipped with a game control microcomputer 81) that executes, etc.
In the first determination, the jackpot determination for determining whether to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player may determine that the special game is executed.
In the second determination, the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) is characterized in that it is not determined to execute the special game (see FIG. 10).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to provide a new game property in which it is determined that the special game is executed only by the determination related to the first symbol among the first symbol and the second symbol.

The invention according to means A2 is
The gaming machine according to means A1.
A special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) in which a game ball can be entered, a switching member (opening / closing member 37) for switching whether or not to enter the special winning opening, and a game in which the ball is entered in the special winning opening. A special winning means (second large winning device 36) having a specific area (39) through which the ball can pass, and
A small hit game executing means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1009 or the like) capable of executing a small hit game that activates the switching member to enable entry into the special winning opening.
A special game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1008 or the like) capable of executing the special game based on the passage to the specific area is provided.
In the second determination, the gaming machine is characterized in that it may be determined to execute the small hit game (see FIG. 10).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it may be determined that the small hit game is executed in the determination related to the second symbol, which is not determined to execute the special game among the first symbol and the second symbol. .. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property that aims to execute a special game via a small hit game in the judgment related to the other symbol, while making the specification that the special game is executed only by the judgment related to one symbol. Is.

The invention according to means A3 is
The gaming machine described in means A2.
A game control microcomputer 81 that executes a setting means (step S012 or the like) that can be set to any one of a plurality of settings (settings 1 to 6) in which the probabilities of being determined to execute the special game in the jackpot determination are different from each other. )
The gaming machine is characterized in that, regardless of which of the plurality of settings is set, the probability that the small hit game is determined to be executed in the second determination is the same (see FIG. 10).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in a gaming machine in which a special game based on the determination of a jackpot and a special game based on the passage of a game ball through a specific area in the special winning opening are performed, the jackpot can be changed by changing the setting. Even if the execution probability of the special game (probability of winning the jackpot) is changed based on the judgment of, the probability that the special game is executed based on the judgment related to the second symbol that does not win the jackpot does not change. It can be provided.

The invention according to means A4 is
The gaming machine according to means A3.
In the second determination, the gaming machine is characterized in that it is determined that the small hit game is always executed (see FIG. 10).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is determined that the small hit game is always executed in the determination related to the second symbol that does not win the jackpot. Therefore, by changing the setting, the execution of the special game based on the jackpot determination is executed. Even if the probability (probability of winning a big hit) is changed, if the determination related to the second symbol is made, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the small hit game is always executed.

The invention according to means A5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A4.
In the small hit game based on the determination result of the second determination, it is possible to enter the special winning opening, and at least one of the gaming balls entering the special winning opening covers the specific area. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is executed so as to pass through (see FIGS. 24 (b) to 24 (d)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the small hit game is executed based on the determination related to the second symbol, the passage to a specific area is always generated and the special game advantageous to the player is executed. It is possible to provide a new game property in which the execution probability of the special game based on the determination of the second symbol that is not won is completely matched with the winning probability of the small hit.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089, it is determined whether or not the ball is a big hit based on the ball entering the first starting port, and the result is indicated by the first special symbol. Further, it is determined whether or not the ball is a big hit even based on the ball entering the second starting port different from the first starting port, and the result is shown by the second special symbol different from the first special symbol. However, like the gaming machines described in this publication, the gaming property in which it is determined whether the lottery related to the first special symbol or the lottery related to the second special symbol is a big hit is adopted in a large number of gaming machines. It was a mundane thing, and there was room for improvement in this regard. The gaming machine described in the means A (means A1 to A5) is a special game advantageous to the player in the first determination relating to the first symbol, with respect to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2016-128089. In the big hit judgment to determine whether to execute, it may be determined to execute the special game, but in the second determination related to the second symbol, it is not determined to execute the special game. " Is different. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine having a new playability (to exert an action effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
An entry port (second starting port 21) through which a game ball can enter, a first state (open state) in which a ball can enter the entry port, and a ball cannot enter the entry port. A ball entry means (electric chew 22) having a ball entry opening switching member (movable member 23) that takes a second state (closed state), which is more difficult than the first state.
A determination means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S402) for determining whether to put the ball entry opening switching member into the first state based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and
When the determination by the determination means is performed, the symbol variation means (normal symbol variation) for executing the symbol variation (normal symbol variation) in which a predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol) is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination (normal symbol variation). A game control microcomputer 81) that executes steps S405, S604, etc., and
Game control for executing the game state control means (step S2103, etc.) capable of controlling the privilege game state (time reduction state) in which the ball entry opening switching member is more likely to be controlled to the first state than the non-privilege game state (non-time reduction state). Microcomputer 81) and
The gaming state control means is a gaming machine characterized in that the privileged gaming state may be terminated based on the execution of the symbol variation (normal map variation) (see FIG. 8).

In addition, "based on the execution of the symbol variation" is based on the execution of the variation display or the stop display of the predetermined symbol, and also stops in the stop mode in which the predetermined symbol indicates the result of the determination by the determination means in the symbol variation. It is also included to be based on the execution of a predetermined game to be performed after the display, that is, an auxiliary game in which the entry port switching member is put into the first state in which the entry can be entered into the entry opening.
Further, the "predetermined determination condition" is that, in the above embodiment, the game ball passes through the gate 28 (acquiring a normal symbol random number) when the normal figure fluctuation or the auxiliary game is not executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the pattern related to the determination of whether or not the privileged gaming state in which the entry opening switching member is likely to allow the entry into the entry opening is to activate the entry opening switching member is changed. Since it ends based on the display, it is possible to provide a new game property.

The invention according to means B2 is
The gaming machine described in means B1.
When the privileged gaming state is terminated based on the execution of the symbol variation, the gaming state control means terminates the privileged gaming state at the start of the variation display of the predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol) (shown in FIG. 66). It is a gaming machine characterized by (see Timing Ta).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the gaming machine in which the privileged gaming state has ended at the start of the variation display of the symbol related to the determination of whether to operate the ball entry opening switching member.

The invention according to means B3 is
The gaming machine described in means B1.
When the privilege game state is terminated based on the execution of the symbol change, the game state control means terminates the privilege game state when the predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed (timing shown in FIG. 66). It is a gaming machine characterized by (see Tb).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to set the gaming machine to which the privileged gaming state has not yet ended during the variation display of the symbol related to the determination of whether to operate the ball entry opening switching member.

The invention according to means B4 is
The gaming machine described in means B1.
When the privileged gaming state is terminated based on the execution of the symbol variation, the gaming state control means stops and displays the predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol), and then stops and displays a predetermined stop time (for example, 500 ms, FIG. 12). It is a gaming machine characterized in that the privileged gaming state is terminated when (see (C)) has elapsed (see FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the symbol related to the determination of whether to activate the ball entry opening switching member is stopped and displayed, the gaming machine does not end the privileged gaming state until the predetermined stop time elapses. It is possible.

The invention according to means B5 is
The gaming machine described in means B1.
When the privileged gaming state is terminated based on the execution of the symbol variation, the gaming state control means stops and displays the predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol), and then shifts the ball entry opening switching member to the first state. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the privileged gaming state is terminated (see the timing Td shown in FIG. 66) when the assisted gaming is completed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the symbol related to the determination of whether to activate the entry slot switching member is stopped and displayed, the privileged gaming state does not end until the auxiliary game for operating the entry opening switching member is completed. It can be a gaming machine.

The invention according to means B6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to B5.
Execution of special figure changing means (steps S1105, S1504, etc.) for executing special figure variation for displaying a special symbol different from the predetermined symbol in a variable manner based on the entry into the ball entry port (second starting port 21). Equipped with a game control microcomputer 81)
The game state control means is based on the execution of the symbol variation (normal map variation) of a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, twice or once, see FIG. 8) in the privilege game state. It ends the state and
The predetermined upper limit is a gaming machine characterized in that the number of executions of the special figure variation in the privileged gaming state is set to a value that does not exceed a specific number of times (for example, 100 times).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the privileged gaming state is terminated based on the variation display of the symbol related to the determination of whether to operate the ball entry opening switching member, but the special figure variation in the privileged gaming state is executed. Since the number of times is configured so as not to exceed a specific number of times, it is possible to suppress excessive fluctuations in the special figure in the privileged gaming state.

The invention according to means B7 is
The gaming machine according to means B6.
In the privilege game state, the first privilege game state in which the predetermined upper limit number of times is set to the first value (for example, "2") (the first time saving state set in the first end condition shown in FIG. 8). And the second privilege gaming state (the second end condition set in the second end condition shown in FIG. 8) in which the predetermined upper limit number of times is set to the second value (for example, "1") smaller than the first value. It is a gaming machine characterized by having a time saving state).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, whether the upper limit number of times of the fluctuation display of the symbol related to the determination of whether to operate the ball entry opening switching member is set to the first value or the second value. Since it is possible to make the period controlled by the privileged gaming state different, it is possible to provide a new game property.

The invention according to means B8 is
The gaming machine described in means B7.
When the result of the lottery of the special symbol based on the entry into the ball entrance is the predetermined result in the privilege game state (when it is determined that the small hit is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state). ) And when the result of the lottery of the special symbol based on the entry into the ball entrance in the non-privilege game state becomes the predetermined result (small hit based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state). It is a gaming machine characterized in that the benefits that the player can obtain differ depending on (when it is determined that the player has won) (for example, whether or not the limiter number of times in the time saving state is reset, see FIG. 21).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the upper limit number of symbol fluctuations is controlled to the first privilege gaming state set to the first value or to the second privilege gaming state set to the second value. In the award game state, it is possible to make the possibility that the result of the lottery of the special symbol becomes a predetermined result different, and as a result, it is possible to make the award that the player can obtain different. Therefore, it is possible to be interested in whether the game is controlled by the first privilege game state or the second privilege game state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot winning may be controlled to a time saving state which is more advantageous than the non-time saving state. In the short time state, it becomes easy to win a prize at the starting port related to the ordinary electric accessory. When a prize is awarded to the starting opening, it is determined whether it is a hit, and the result is indicated by a special symbol. However, in the gaming machines described in this publication, the time saving state ends when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number or when the next big hit is won. In such a case, the playability of ending the time saving state is a common one adopted in a large number of gaming machines, and there is room for improvement in this respect. The gaming machine described in the means B (means B1 to B8) is the first game machine capable of entering the ball into the ball entry port by the gaming machine described in JP-A-2016-128089. Based on the variation display of a predetermined symbol indicating the determination result of whether to make a state, the ball entry opening switching member may end the privileged gaming state in which the first state is easily controlled. " .. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine having a new playability (to exert an action effect).

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1 is
An entry port (second starting port 21) through which a game ball can enter, a first state (open state) in which a ball can enter the entry port, and a ball cannot enter the entry port. A ball entry means (electric chew 22) having a ball entry opening switching member (movable member 23) that takes a second state (closed state), which is more difficult than the first state.
A first determination means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S402) for determining whether to execute an auxiliary game for setting the ball entry opening switching member to the first state based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition.
When the determination by the first determination means is performed, a predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, and then the symbol variation (normal symbol variation) in which the predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the first determination means. (Game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S405, S604, etc.)
Game control for executing the game state control means (step S2103, etc.) capable of controlling the privilege game state (time reduction state) in which the ball entry opening switching member is more likely to be controlled to the first state than the non-privilege game state (non-time reduction state). Microcomputer 81) and
A second determination means for determining whether or not a specific hit (small hit) has been won based on the entry into the ball entry port (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1207 in the special figure 2 hit determination process). When,
When the determination by the second determination means is performed, a special symbol variation different from the predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then a special symbol variation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a stop mode showing the result of the determination by the second determination means is executed. It is equipped with a special figure changing means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1105, S1504, etc.).
The game state control means is
To end the privilege game state based on the execution of the symbol change (normal figure change), and
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) characterized in that the privileged gaming state can be terminated based on the execution of the special figure change (see FIG. 8).

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the "predetermined determination condition" is that the game ball passes through the gate 28 (acquiring a normal symbol random number) when the normal figure fluctuation or the auxiliary game is not executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the change in the symbol related to the determination of whether or not the privileged gaming state in which the ball entry opening switching member is likely to allow the ball to enter the ball entry port activates the ball entry opening switching member. Since it may end based on the display or it may end based on the variable display of the special symbol based on the entry into the ball entrance, it is possible to provide a new game property.

The invention according to the means C2 is
The gaming machine described in means C1.
The game state control means is based on the execution of the symbol variation (normal map variation) of a predetermined upper limit number of times (once or twice in the above embodiment, see FIG. 8) in the privilege game state. It is possible to end the game state,
The privileged gaming state includes a first privileged gaming state (a first time saving state set in the first end condition) in which the predetermined upper limit number is set to the first upper limit number (2 times), and the predetermined upper limit. A game characterized in that there is a second privilege game state (a second time saving state set as a second end condition) in which the number of times is set to a second upper limit number of times (1 time) smaller than the first value. It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the upper limit of the number of symbol fluctuations in the privileged gaming state is different between the case of being controlled to the first privileged gaming state and the case of being controlled to the second privileged gaming state. The length of the period during which the game can be played in the state will be different. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game property.

The invention according to the means C3 is
The gaming machine described in means C2.
When controlled to the first privilege gaming state, it is determined that the specific hit has been won before the symbol variation of the first upper limit number of times is executed.
When controlled to the second privilege gaming state, it is configured so that it is determined that the player has won the specific hit after the symbol variation of the second upper limit number of times is executed (FIG. 23). It is a gaming machine characterized by (see).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the first privilege gaming state, it is determined that a specific hit is won in the first privilege gaming state, but in the second privilege gaming state, the second privilege gaming state is determined. Since it is determined that a specific hit has been won after the game is completed and the game is in a non-privilege game state, it is easy to create a game property such as making a difference in the subsequent game development according to the game state at the time of winning.

The invention according to the means C4 is
The gaming machine described in means C3.
One of the cases where the specific hit is won in the privileged gaming state and the case where the specific hit is won in the non-privilege gaming state is configured to be more advantageous to the player than the other. (See FIG. 21) This is a gaming machine characterized by being.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on the gaming state when a specific hit is won, so that the first privilege gaming state or the second privilege gaming state is determined. It is possible to raise the interest of the player and improve the interest of the game.

The invention according to the means C5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means C1 to means C4.
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the special figure variation, the special symbol is always stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating that the special symbol has been won in the specific hit (see FIG. 10).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the case of a special figure change based on the entry of a ball into the entry opening where the possibility of entry is switched by the entry opening switching member, a specific hit is always won. It is possible to speed up the development of.

The invention according to the means C6 is
The gaming machine according to means C5.
A special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) in which a game ball can be entered, a switching member (opening / closing member 37) for switching whether or not to enter the special winning opening, and a game in which the ball is entered in the special winning opening. A special winning means (second large winning device 36) having a specific area (39) through which the ball can pass, and
When the specific hit is won, the small hit game execution means (game control for executing step S1009 or the like) capable of executing the small hit game that activates the switching member to enable the ball to enter the special winning opening. Microcomputer 81) and
A special game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1008 or the like) capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player based on the passage to the specific area is provided.
The small hit game can be entered into the special winning opening, and is executed so that at least one of the gaming balls entering the special winning opening passes through the specific area (FIG. FIG. 24 (b) to (d)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, if a specific hit is won, a passage to a specific area is always generated and a special game is executed, so that the gaming machine can speedily execute the next special game. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The invention according to means C7 is
An entry port (second start opening 21) through which a game ball can enter, a first state (open state) in which a ball can enter the entry port, and a ball cannot enter the entry port. A ball entry means (electric chew 22) having a ball entry opening switching member (movable member 23) that takes a second state (closed state), which is more difficult than the first state.
A first determination means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S402) for determining whether to execute an auxiliary game for setting the ball entry opening switching member to the first state based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition.
When the determination by the first determination means is performed, a predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, and then the symbol variation (normal symbol variation) in which the predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the first determination means. (Game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S405, S604, etc.)
Game control for executing the game state control means (step S2103, etc.) capable of controlling the privilege game state (time reduction state) in which the ball entry opening switching member is more likely to be controlled to the first state than the non-privilege game state (non-time reduction state). Microcomputer 81) and
A second determination means for determining whether or not a specific hit (small hit) has been won based on the entry into the ball entry port (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1207 in the special figure 2 hit determination process). When,
When the determination by the second determination means is performed, a special symbol variation different from the predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then a special symbol variation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a stop mode showing the result of the determination by the second determination means is executed. Special figure changing means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1105, S1504, etc.) and
An open game (small hit) that opens the special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) where the game ball can enter when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating that the specific hit has been won. Equipped with an open game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1009, etc.) capable of executing a game).
The game state control means is
To end the privilege game state based on the execution of the symbol change (normal figure change), and
It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to terminate the privileged gaming state based on the execution of the open game (small hit game).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the change in the symbol related to the determination of whether or not the privileged gaming state in which the ball entry opening switching member is likely to allow the ball to enter the ball entry port activates the ball entry opening switching member. It may end based on the display, or it may end based on the open game after the variable display of the special symbol based on the entry into the ball entrance, so that it is possible to provide a new game property.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot winning may be controlled to a time saving state which is more advantageous than the non-time saving state. In the short time state, it becomes easy to win a prize at the starting port related to the ordinary electric accessory. When a prize is awarded to the starting opening, it is determined whether it is a hit, and the result is indicated by a special symbol. However, in the gaming machines described in this publication, the time saving state ends when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number or when the next big hit is won. In such a case, the playability of ending the time saving state is a common one adopted in a large number of gaming machines, and there is room for improvement in this respect. The gaming machine described in the means C (means C1 to C7) is the first game machine capable of entering the ball into the ball entry port by the gaming machine described in JP-A-2016-128089. Based on the variation display of a predetermined symbol indicating the determination result of whether to make a state, the privileged gaming state in which the ball entry opening switching member is easily controlled to the first state is terminated, and the ball enters the ball entry port. It is possible to terminate the privileged gaming state based on the execution of the special figure change based on the above. " This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine having a new playability (to exert an action effect).

<Means D>
The invention according to means D1 is
A predetermined end condition is satisfied in the game state after the special game (big hit game) which is advantageous to the player, and in the second game state (time reduction state) which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state (non-time reduction state). Game state control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2103, etc.) that can be controlled up to
When the number of continuous controls to the second gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit (“5” in the embodiment), the gaming state limiting means for controlling the gaming state after the special game to the first gaming state. (If YES in step S2101, the game control microcomputer 81 that does not turn on the time saving flag) is provided.
Prior to the control to the first gaming state due to the number of continuous controls reaching the predetermined upper limit, the predetermined end condition is satisfied in the second gaming state and the first gaming state is controlled. If this is the case, the pachinko gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) resets the count of the number of continuous controls (see "game state management process based on a normal diagram" shown in FIG. 39).
When the game is controlled from the first game state to the second game state via the special game, the special game can be easily executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times (in the above embodiment, the time saving state). It is configured so that at least 5 big hits will be played after the first hit, which is a control trigger for the game, see Fig. 22),
Prior to the control to the first gaming state due to the number of continuous control times reaching the predetermined upper limit, the transition to the first gaming state based on the establishment of the predetermined end condition and the special gaming. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the execution of is sometimes performed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first gaming state is controlled to the second gaming state through the special gaming, the execution of the special gaming for a predetermined upper limit number of times thereafter is guaranteed. Under such circumstances, the special game while the game state falls to the first game state before the control to the first game state due to the continuous control number of the second game state reaching a predetermined upper limit. Is executed, the count of the number of continuous controls is reset, so that the execution of the special game for a predetermined upper limit number of times is guaranteed again. This kind of playability is new, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The invention according to means D2 is
The gaming machine according to means D1.
A special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) in which a game ball can be entered, a switching member (opening / closing member 37) for switching whether or not to enter the special winning opening, and a game in which the ball is entered in the special winning opening. A special winning means (second large winning device 36) having a specific area (39) through which the ball can pass, and
When a specific hit (small hit) is won, the small hit game executing means (step S1009) capable of executing the small hit game that activates the switching member to enable the ball to enter the special winning opening is executed. Game control microcomputer 81) and
A special game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1008) capable of executing the special game based on the passage to the specific area is provided.
Prior to the control to the first gaming state due to the number of continuous controls reaching the predetermined upper limit, the transition to the first gaming state based on the establishment of the predetermined end condition and the specific It is a gaming machine characterized in that winnings may be won.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a specific hit is won while falling from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, and the gaming ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening in the small hit game based on the specific hit. Then a special game can be executed. As a result, the execution of the special game for a predetermined upper limit number of times is guaranteed again. With such new playability, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The invention according to means D3 is
The gaming machine described in means D2.
The small hit game can be entered into the special winning opening, and is executed so that at least one of the gaming balls entering the special winning opening passes through the specific area (FIG. FIG. 24 (b) to (d)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a specific hit is won while falling from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, the small hit game based on the specific hit surely causes passage to a specific area. It is possible to make it possible to achieve the above-mentioned playability more reliably.

The invention according to means D4 is
The gaming machine described in means D3.
An entry port (second starting port 21) through which a game ball can enter, a first state (open state) in which a ball can enter the entry port, and a ball cannot enter the entry port. A ball entry means (electric chew 22) having a ball entry opening switching member (movable member 23) that takes a second state (closed state), which is more difficult than the first state.
A determination means for determining whether or not a specific hit has been won based on the entry into the entry port (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1207 in the hit determination process in FIG. 2).
When the determination by the determination means is performed, the special figure changing means (steps S1105 and S1504) for executing the special figure variation to display the special symbol in a variable manner and then stop and display the special symbol in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the determination means. It is equipped with a game control microcomputer 81) to be executed.
The second gaming state (time saving state) is a gaming state in which the ball entry opening switching member is more easily controlled to the first state than the first gaming state (non-time saving state).
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the special figure variation, the special symbol is always stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating that the special symbol has been won in the specific hit (see FIG. 10).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if a gaming ball enters an entrance that is easy to enter in the second gaming state, a specific hit is always won and a small hit game is executed, and in that small hit game, the small hit game is executed. Since the passage to a specific area occurs, it is possible to make a gaming machine in which the next special game is executed speedily.

The invention according to means D5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means D2 to D4.
Specific determination means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S402) for determining whether to execute an auxiliary game for setting the ball entry opening switching member to the first state based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and
When the determination by the specific determination means is performed, a predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, and then a symbol variation (normal symbol variation) in which the predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the specific determination means is executed. It is equipped with a symbol changing means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S405 and S604).
The end condition includes a specific end condition based on the execution of the symbol variation (end condition based on a normal symbol, see FIG. 8).
It is a gaming machine characterized in that a winning of the specific hit may occur after shifting to the first gaming state based on the establishment of the specific end condition (see FIG. 21).

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the "predetermined determination condition" is that the game ball passes through the gate 28 (acquiring a normal symbol random number) when the normal figure fluctuation or the auxiliary game is not executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is specified while shifting from the second gaming state to the first gaming state based on the variation display of a predetermined symbol indicating the result of the determination of whether to put the ball entrance switching member in the first state. By winning the winning game, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the execution of the special game for a predetermined maximum number of times is guaranteed again.

By the way, conventionally, a gaming machine that limits the number of consecutive times to control a favorable gaming state after the end of a jackpot game has been known. For example, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-244227, a limiter is used at the time of the first hit. By setting the number of times, the number of times continuously controlled to the high probability state is limited. However, in the gaming machine described in this publication, once the limiter number of times is set, the advantageous gaming state does not end before the jackpot game of that number of times is executed. Such playability is a common and mundane thing, and there was room for improvement in this respect. The gaming machines described in the means D (means D1 to D5) refer to the gaming machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-244227, "continuing to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Prior to the control to the first gaming state due to the number of control times reaching the predetermined upper limit, the transition to the first gaming state based on the establishment of the predetermined end condition and the execution of the special game are performed. There is a difference. " This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine having a new playability (to exert an action effect).

<Means E>
The invention according to means E1 is
An entry port (second start opening 21) through which a game ball can enter, a first state (open state) in which a ball can enter the entry port, and a ball cannot enter the entry port. A ball entry means (electric chew 22) having a ball entry opening switching member (movable member 23) that takes a second state (closed state), which is more difficult than the first state.
A determination means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S402) for determining whether to put the ball entry opening switching member into the first state based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and
When the determination by the determination means is performed, the symbol variation means (normal symbol variation) for executing the symbol variation (normal symbol variation) in which a predetermined symbol (ordinary symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination (normal symbol variation). A game control microcomputer 81) that executes steps S405, S604, etc., and
Game control for executing the game state control means (step S2103, etc.) capable of controlling the privilege game state (time reduction state) in which the ball entry opening switching member is more likely to be controlled to the first state than the non-privilege game state (non-time reduction state). Microcomputer 81) and
It is provided with an effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 91) capable of executing an effect using a predetermined effect means (for example, an image display device 7).
The gaming state control means may terminate the privileged gaming state based on the execution of the symbol variation (see FIG. 8).
When the effect executing means wins a specific hit (time saving small hit, see FIG. 7) in the non-privilege gaming state shifted based on the execution of the symbol variation, the specific hit is still in the privileged gaming state. It is possible to execute a special effect (for example, a special owl capture effect, FIG. 65 (A)) that is different from the effect (for example, a normal owl capture effect, see FIGS. 61 (D) (E)) that is performed when a winner is won. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) characterized by being present.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the "predetermined determination condition" is that the game ball passes through the gate 28 (acquiring a normal symbol random number) when the normal figure fluctuation or the auxiliary game is not executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the privilege game in which the entrance switching member is easily controlled to the first state based on the variation display of the predetermined symbol related to the determination of whether to put the entry opening switching member in the first state. In a gaming machine whose state may be terminated, if the privileged gaming state is terminated based on such termination conditions, the transition to the non-privileged gaming state is entered, and a specific hit is won, the specific gaming state remains the specific. It is decided to perform a special production different from the case of winning. Therefore, it is possible to raise the player's interest in the fact that the privileged game state ends and the special effect is executed based on the variable display of the predetermined symbol, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

The invention according to means E2 is
The gaming machine described in means E1.
The special effect is a gaming machine characterized by being an effect indicating that it is advantageous to the player (in the above embodiment, an effect suggesting a reset of the time saving limiter count).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the situation is advantageous to the player by winning after the end of the privileged gaming state based on the variable display of the predetermined symbol by executing the special effect. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling by executing the special effect, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

The invention according to means E3 is
The gaming machine according to means E1 or means E2.
The end timing of the privileged gaming state based on the execution of the symbol variation is when the variation display of the predetermined symbol in the symbol variation starts (timing Ta shown in FIG. 66) and when the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed (FIG. 66). The gaming machine is characterized in that it is either the timing Tb) shown in the above or the time when the stop time of the predetermined symbol has elapsed (FIG. 23).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the privileged gaming state ends by the end of the symbol change, it is easy to create a situation in which a specific hit is won after shifting to the non-privileged gaming state.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot winning may be controlled to a time saving state which is more advantageous than the non-time saving state. In the short time state, it becomes easy to win a prize at the starting port related to the ordinary electric accessory. When a prize is awarded to the starting opening, it is determined whether it is a hit, and the result is indicated by a special symbol. However, in the gaming machines described in this publication, the time saving state ends when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number or when the next big hit is won. In such a case, the playability of ending the time saving state is a common one adopted in a large number of gaming machines, and there is room for improvement in this respect. The gaming machine described in the means E (means E1 to E3) is the first game machine capable of entering a ball into the ball entry port by the gaming machine described in JP-A-2016-128089. Based on the execution of the variation display of the predetermined symbol indicating the determination result of whether to make the state, the ball entry opening switching member may end the privileged gaming state in which it is easy to be controlled to the first state. " ing. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine having a new playability (to exert an action effect).

<Means F>
The invention according to means F1 is
A jackpot game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1008) capable of executing a jackpot game including a round game that opens a predetermined winning slot (first winning slot 30) is provided.
The jackpot game includes a first jackpot game (substantially 4R type 2 jackpot game, see FIG. 7) composed of round games with a reference round number (“4” in the embodiment) and a positive integer of the reference round number. A second jackpot game (substantially 8R type 2 jackpot game, see FIG. 7) composed of double (double in the embodiment) round game is included.
A specific interval from the closing of the winning opening in the round game of the reference round number (substantially the fourth round in the embodiment) in the second jackpot game to the opening of the winning opening in the next round game (FIG. 25). The time of the timing t3 to t4 shown in FIG. 25 is the specific game period (shown in FIG. 25) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol before the execution of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game in the jackpot game. It is a gaming machine characterized by having the same or substantially the same length as the timing t1 to t2).

It should be noted that the "almost the same length" may be any time as long as it is possible to perform the same effect.
The number of rounds is the actual number of rounds (the number of rounds in which the maximum number of winning balls per round can be won).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second jackpot game is composed of the number of rounds which is a positive integer multiple of the number of rounds in the first jackpot game, and the interval time of the reference round number in the second jackpot game is set. It is the same or almost the same length as the period from the start of the special figure fluctuation before the jackpot game to the first opening in the jackpot game. Therefore, it becomes easy to make the execution of the second big hit game appear as the execution of the first big hit game a plurality of times, and it is possible to provide a new game property in which the number of times the big hit game is executed is difficult to understand.

The invention according to means F2 is
The gaming machine described in means F1.
An effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 91) capable of executing an effect using a predetermined effect means (for example, an image display device 7) is provided.
The effect executing means is the same or similar to each other during the specific game period and the specific interval (in the embodiment, the owl capture effect shown in FIGS. 61 (D) to 62 (B), FIG. It is a gaming machine characterized by performing the owl capture effect shown in 63 (A) to 63 (E).

In addition, "similar" may be similar to the extent that it can be recognized as the same.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the same or similar production as the production performed during the period from the start of the special figure fluctuation before the jackpot game to the first opening in the jackpot game is the reference round number in the second jackpot game. Since it is also performed at the interval of, it is possible to make it more difficult to understand the number of times the jackpot game is executed.

The invention according to means F3 is
The gaming machine described in means F2.
The jackpot game includes a third jackpot game (substantially 13R type 2 jackpot game, see FIG. 7) composed of round games having a number (“13” in the embodiment) that is not a positive integer multiple of the reference round number. Included,
The effect executing means is an effect that is not executed in the second big hit game in the predetermined round game (substantially the 13th round game) in the third big hit game, and is a special effect showing that it is advantageous to the player. It is a gaming machine characterized by executing (special blessing production, see FIGS. 25 and 64 (A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in a round game different from the round game for making it look like a jackpot game with a standard number of rounds, a special effect indicating that it is advantageous to the player is executed. It is possible to enhance the uplifting feeling of the person and improve the entertainment of the game.

The invention according to means F4 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means F1 to means F3.
A game state control means capable of controlling the game state after the jackpot game to a second game state (time reduction state) which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state (non-time reduction state) until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. (Game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2103, etc.) and
When the number of continuous controls to the second gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit (“5” in the above embodiment), the gaming state limiting means for controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game to the first gaming state. (If YES in step S2101, the game control microcomputer 81 that does not turn on the time saving flag) is provided.
When the game is controlled from the first game state to the second game state via the jackpot game, the jackpot game can be easily executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times (in the above embodiment, the time saving state). It is a gaming machine characterized in that at least five big hits are made in a row after the first hit, which is a control trigger for the game (see FIG. 22).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the game is controlled from the first gaming state to the second gaming state through the jackpot game, it becomes easy to execute the jackpot game a predetermined upper limit number of times (so-called so-called gaming machine). In the set machine), it is possible to make it difficult for the player to accurately recognize how many times the jackpot game is being executed. As a result, it is easy to build a new game.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089, if a jackpot is won, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is executed. There are a plurality of types of jackpot games with different numbers of rounds, and the types of jackpot games according to the winning jackpot symbols are executed. However, like the gaming machines described in this publication, the gaming ability that allows multiple types of jackpot games with different numbers of rounds to be executed is adopted in a large number of gaming machines, and this alone lacks newness as a gaming aspect. Therefore, there was room for improvement. The gaming machine described in the means F (means F1 to F4) is a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089. A second jackpot game consisting of a game and a round game that is a positive integral multiple of the standard number of rounds is included. The time of the specific interval until the opening of the winning opening in is the same as or almost the same as the specific game period from the start of the variable display of the special symbol before the execution of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game in the jackpot game. It is different in that it is a length. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine having a new playability (to exert an action effect).

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 7 ... Image display device (directing means)
20 ... 1st start opening (1st winning opening)
21 ... 2nd start opening (2nd winning opening, entry opening)
22 ... Electric chew (means of entering the ball)
23 ... Movable member (ball entry opening switching member)
30 ... 1st big prize opening (winning opening)
35 ... 2nd big prize opening (special winning opening)
36 ... 2nd big prize device (special prize means)
37 ... Opening / closing member (switching member)
39 ... Specific area 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer 100 ... Image control board

Claims (5)

An entrance where a game ball can enter, a first state where the ball can enter the entrance, and a second state where the ball cannot enter the entrance or is more difficult than the first state. A ball entry means having a ball entry opening switching member, and a ball entry means,
The gaming state after the special game, which is advantageous to the player, can be controlled to the second gaming state in which the entrance switching member is more likely to be controlled to the first state than the first gaming state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Game state control means and
When the number of continuous controls to the second gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit, a gaming state limiting means for controlling the gaming state after the special game to the first gaming state is provided.
Prior to the control to the first gaming state due to the number of continuous controls reaching the predetermined upper limit, the predetermined end condition is satisfied in the second gaming state and the first gaming state is controlled. If this is the case, the machine is a gaming machine in which the count of the number of continuous controls is reset.
When the game is controlled from the first game state to the second game state via the special game, the special game can be easily executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times.
Prior to the control to the first gaming state due to the number of continuous control times reaching the predetermined upper limit, the transition to the first gaming state based on the establishment of the predetermined end condition and the special game. And may be done ,
The feature is that the ball entry opening switching member controlled to the first state before the start of the special game is configured so as not to be continuously controlled to the first state until the end of the special game. A game machine to play. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
A special winning means having a special winning opening through which a game ball can enter, a switching member for switching whether or not to enter the special winning opening, and a specific area through which the game ball entered in the special winning opening can pass. When,
A small hit game execution means capable of executing a small hit game that activates the switching member to enable entry into the special winning opening when a specific hit is won.
A special game execution means capable of executing the special game based on the passage to the specific area is provided.
Prior to the control to the first gaming state due to the number of continuous controls reaching the predetermined upper limit, the transition to the first gaming state based on the establishment of the predetermined end condition and the specific A gaming machine characterized by the fact that winnings may be won. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
The small hit game is capable of entering the special winning opening, and is executed so that at least one of the gaming balls entered in the special winning opening passes through the specific area. A featured gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 3 .
A determination means for determining whether or not a player has won the specific hit based on the ball entering the ball entrance.
When the determination by the determination means is performed, the special symbol is varied and displayed, and then the special symbol variation means for executing the special symbol variation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the determination means.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the special symbol variation, the special symbol is always stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating that the special symbol has been won in the specific hit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4.
A specific determination means for determining whether to execute an auxiliary game in which the entry opening switching member is set to the first state based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition.
When the determination by the specific determination means is performed, the symbol changing means for executing the symbol variation for displaying the predetermined symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the predetermined symbol in the stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the specific determination means is provided.
The end condition includes a specific end condition based on the execution of the symbol change.
A gaming machine characterized in that a winning of the specific hit may occur after shifting to the first gaming state based on the establishment of the specific end condition.

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