JP7079467B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game using a gaming ball.

Conventionally, a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer is known as a game machine that plays a game using a game ball (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In a general type 1 type 2 mixer, a first start port that is always open and a second start port that can be opened and closed are provided in the game area where the game ball flows down. When a game ball wins a prize at the first start opening or the second start opening, a random number is acquired, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the acquired random number, and a symbol that is variablely displayed on the symbol display indicates the lottery result. Is stopped and displayed. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display, it becomes a type 1 jackpot, and a jackpot game in which the jackpot is opened is executed.

On the other hand, a specific area including a so-called V zone is formed in the game area. If the result of the special symbol lottery executed with the second start opening winning is a small hit, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display, a small hit game that temporarily opens a specific area is executed. Will be done. If the game ball passes through the V zone during the opening of this specific area, it becomes a type 2 jackpot, and the jackpot game is executed in the same manner as in the case of the type 1 jackpot.

After the jackpot game is played, the game is controlled in the normal game state or the time-saving game state. In the time-saving game state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively short, the second starting port is easily opened, and the opening time is relatively long. Since most of the results of the special symbol lottery triggered by the second start opening prize are small hits, a specific area is frequently opened in the short-time game state, and the player can relatively easily draw two kinds of big hits. It is possible.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-182391

In the above-mentioned type 1 and type 2 mixer, when the game shifts to the short-time game state after the jackpot game, the type 2 jackpot by winning the V zone can be generated quickly, while when the game shifts to the normal game state after the jackpot game, the game is immediately non-existent. It will be in a short time state. On the other hand, in the so-called type 1 type of gaming machine, it is known that when the game shifts to the normal gaming state after the big hit game, the time saving state for a predetermined number of fluctuations is given. This time-saving state functions as a pull-back chance that allows the jackpot to be drawn again, so that the deterioration of the interest is suppressed at the time of transition to the normal game state. However, since there is no pull-back chance unlike the 1-type type in the conventional 1-type and 2-type mixer, there is a risk that the interest of the game will be lowered if the game shifts to the normal game state after the big hit game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a new effect for giving a player a chance to pull back in a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine.

The game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided with a game board in which a game area in which a game ball launched from a launching device can flow down is formed, and a game board provided in the game area, and the game ball may win or pass through. A possible first starting area, a second starting area provided in the game area, which can be changed into a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win or pass, and an open state in which a game ball is easily won or passed, and the game. It is provided in the area and has a specific area through which the game ball can pass, and changes from a permissible state in which the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area and a regulated state in which the game ball is restricted from passing through the specific area. The game member, the state control means for controlling the game state, and the game ball are either in a normal state or a time-saving state in which the second starting region is more likely to change to the open state than in the normal state. A first random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number and a first random number storage means for storing the first random number acquired by the first random number acquisition means when a prize is won or passed through the first start area. , The first determination means for executing the first hit determination based on the first random number stored by the first random number storage means, and the first symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then definitely displayed. When the first notification means for executing the first symbol variation notification for notifying the result of the hit determination and the first symbol variation notification notifying that the result of the first hit determination is the first hit, the player A first hit game execution means for executing a first hit game advantageous to the above, a second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number when the game ball wins or passes through the second start area, and the above-mentioned A second hit determination is executed based on the second random number storage means that stores the second random number acquired by the second random number acquisition means and the second random number stored by the second random number storage means. The determination means, the second notification means for executing the second symbol variation notification for notifying the result of the second hit determination by displaying the second symbol in a variable manner and then confirming the display, and the second notification means by the second notification means. A time storage means for storing a plurality of fluctuation times, which is an execution time of the second symbol variation notification, a determination means for determining one of the plurality of fluctuation times stored in the time storage means, and the second symbol. When it is notified by the fluctuation notification that the result of the second hit determination is the second hit, the second hit game executing means for executing the second hit game that changes the game member to the permissible state, and the game ball. Passes through the specific area, a third hit in favor of the player The third random game execution means for executing the game is provided, and the second random number storage means is the second random number stored by the second random number storage means, and the second symbol variation notification is used. The hold random number, which is the second random number for which the result of the hit determination has not been notified yet, can be stored, and the state control means of the first hit game and the third hit game when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When at least one target-per-target game is executed, the game state is controlled to the specific time-saving state included in the time-saving state, and a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the execution of the specific time-saving state, the game state. Is controlled to the normal state, and the end condition is that the specific variation notification, which is the second symbol variation notification for the first time, is completed after the target-per game is executed . (Ii) The notification means executes the second symbol fluctuation notification during the target fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation time determined by the determination means, and the plurality of fluctuation times are based on the first fluctuation time and the fluctuation time. When the second symbol variation notification is executed during the execution of the normal time saving state different from the specific time saving state among the time saving states, the first said means . When the fluctuation time is determined as the target fluctuation time and the specific fluctuation notification is executed, the second fluctuation time is determined as the target fluctuation time, and the second notification means is set as the target fluctuation time by the determination means. By executing the second symbol fluctuation notification during the determined second fluctuation time, the specific time saving state is maintained for at least the second fluctuation time, and the reserved random number is stored in the second random number. The frequency of being stored in the means is improved, and further, in the specific fluctuation notification and the second symbol fluctuation notification based on the reserved random number stored in the second random number storage means, a state advantageous to the player occurs. It is equipped with a special effect means for performing a special effect that suggests the possibility of doing so.

The game machine according to the second aspect of the present invention is provided with a game board in which a game area in which a game ball launched from a launching device can flow down is formed, and a game board provided in the game area, and the game ball may win or pass through. A possible first starting area, a second starting area provided in the game area, which can be changed into a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win or pass, and an open state in which a game ball is easily won or passed, and the game. It is provided in the area and has a specific area through which the game ball can pass, and changes from a permissible state in which the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area and a regulated state in which the game ball is restricted from passing through the specific area. The game member, the state control means for controlling the game state, and the game ball are either in a normal state or a time-saving state in which the second starting region is more likely to change to the open state than in the normal state. A first random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number and a first random number storage means for storing the first random number acquired by the first random number acquisition means when a prize is won or passed through the first start area. , The first determination means for executing the first hit determination based on the first random number stored by the first random number storage means, and the first symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then definitely displayed. When the first notification means for executing the first symbol variation notification for notifying the result of the hit determination and the first symbol variation notification notifying that the result of the first hit determination is the first hit, the player A first hit game execution means for executing a first hit game advantageous to the above, a second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number when the game ball wins or passes through the second start area, and the above-mentioned A second hit determination is executed based on the second random number storage means that stores the second random number acquired by the second random number acquisition means and the second random number stored by the second random number storage means. The determination means, the second notification means for executing the second symbol variation notification for notifying the result of the second hit determination by displaying the second symbol in a variable manner and then confirming the display, and the second notification means by the second notification means. A time storage means for storing a plurality of fluctuation times, which is an execution time of the second symbol variation notification, a determination means for determining one of the plurality of fluctuation times stored in the time storage means, and the second symbol. When it is notified by the fluctuation notification that the result of the second hit determination is the second hit, the second hit game executing means for executing the second hit game that changes the game member to the permissible state, and the game ball. Passes through the specific area, a third hit in favor of the player A third random number storage means for executing a game is provided, and the second random number storage means is the second random number stored by the second random number storage means, and the second symbol variation notification is used. The reserved random numbers, which are the second random numbers for which the result of the hit determination has not been notified yet, can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the state control means can store the first hit game and the first hit game when the predetermined conditions are satisfied. After the target-per-target game, which is at least one of the third hit games, is executed, the game state is controlled to the specific time-saving state included in the time-saving state, and a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the execution of the specific time-saving state. In this case, the game state is controlled to the normal state, and the end condition is a predetermined number of times that the second symbol variation notification is executed less than the upper limit number after the game per target is executed. The second notification means executes the second symbol fluctuation notification during the target fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation time determined by the determination means, and the plurality of fluctuation times are the first. The determination means includes the fluctuation time and the second fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time, and the determination means is performing the second symbol fluctuation notification during the execution of the normal time reduction state different from the specific time reduction state among the time reduction states. When the first fluctuation time is determined as the target fluctuation time, and when the specific fluctuation notification which is the second symbol fluctuation notification finally executed in the specific time saving state is executed, the second fluctuation time is executed. Is determined as the target fluctuation time, and the second notification means executes the second symbol fluctuation notification during the second fluctuation time determined as the target fluctuation time by the determination means. The time saving state is maintained for at least the second fluctuation time to improve the frequency with which the reserved random number is stored in the second random number storage means, and further, the specific fluctuation notification and the second random number storage means. The second symbol variation notification based on the stored random number is provided with a special effect means for executing a special effect suggesting that a state advantageous to the player may occur.

According to the gaming machine of the above aspect, in the so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine, it is possible to execute a new effect for giving the player a chance to pull back.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. It is a perspective view of the attacker device 50. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the attacker device 50. It is sectional drawing of the attacker device 50 seen from the front side. It is sectional drawing which looked at the attacker device 50 which the 3rd actuating mechanism 350 is regulated from the front side. It is sectional drawing which looked at the attacker device 50 in the permissible state of the 3rd actuating mechanism 350 from the front side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st jackpot relation information storage area of a RAM 52. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the special symbol determination table stored in ROM 53. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation pattern of the small hit game. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of a game and the transition of a game state. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the variation pattern determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a flowchart of the main processing performed in the main board 41. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the game state transition processing performed in the special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the sub-control board processing performed in the sub-control board 58. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the basic mode of the pullback expectation effect. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the basic mode of the pullback expectation effect. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the basic mode of the pullback expectation effect. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the basic mode of the pullback expectation effect. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates another aspect of the pullback expectation effect. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates another aspect of the pullback expectation effect. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates another aspect of the pullback expectation effect.

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

The mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming board 2 is provided in the upper half of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is substantially square (see FIG. 2), and its front surface is protected by a glass frame 13 holding a transparent glass plate. At the lower part of the game board 2, an upper plate 5 for supplying the game ball to the launcher and receiving the prize ball is provided. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a firing handle 7 for adjusting the firing of the game ball is provided. Speakers 48 are provided at the left and right corners of the upper part of the glass frame 13.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming region 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the gaming board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. At the substantially center of the game area 4, a center decoration 8 for executing various effects is provided. The game ball launched by the game ball launcher 37 is guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flows down in the game area 4. A game ball launched with a firing intensity less than a predetermined intensity flows down the left side of the center decoration 8, and a game ball launched with a firing intensity higher than a predetermined intensity flows down the right side of the center decoration 8.

Hereinafter, firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left side of the center decoration 8 is "left-handed", and firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right side of the center decoration 8 is "right". It is called "hit". A guide rail 20 curved in an arc shape is provided above the center decoration 8. The guide rail 20 guides the game ball hit to the right to the downstream side (lower right side) in the flow direction.

The center decoration 8 mainly includes a display screen 28 and the like. The display screen 28 is arranged substantially in the center of the upper part of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is configured by, for example, an LCD or the like, and can display various numbers, characters, and the like. The display screen 28 displays, for example, an effect symbol which is an effect symbol for notifying the player of the result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko machine 1 displays a symbol variation that fluctuates a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) effect symbols, and then executes a notification effect that confirms and displays a combination of effect symbols indicating the result of the jackpot determination. Notify the player of the result of the determination.

Below the center decoration 8, a first starting port 14 and a second starting port 16 are provided in this order from above. A normal symbol actuating gate 12 is provided on the right side of the center decoration 8. The jackpot determination (first jackpot determination) of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 14. The normal hit determination is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12. The second starting port 16 includes an opening / closing member 161. The second starting port 16 can be changed between a closed state in which the opening / closing member 161 is closed and an open state in which the opening / closing member 161 is opened. The game ball can win a prize in the second starting port 16 only when the second starting port 16 is in the open state. The jackpot determination (second jackpot determination) of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 16.

An attacker device 50 is provided at the lower right of the center decoration 8, and the details thereof will be described later. In addition to the above, the game area 4 is provided with an out port 19, various illuminated members, a winning port, a windmill, a game nail, and the like. Of the game balls that flow down the game area 4, the game balls that do not win any of the winning openings and flow down to the lower part of the game area 4 pass through the out openings 19 provided at the lower part of the game board 2, and then pass through the out openings 19. It is discharged to the outside of the game area 4.

Although not shown, a symbol display unit 24 (see FIG. 8) is provided in the lower right portion of the game board 2. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first special symbol display unit, a second special symbol display unit, a normal symbol display unit, a first special symbol storage number display LED, and a normal symbol storage number display LED. The first special symbol display unit and the second special symbol display unit each consist of one 7-segment LED, and display the first special symbol and the second special symbol indicating the results of the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination. Hereinafter, when the first jackpot judgment and the second jackpot judgment are collectively referred to, or when any of them is not specified, it is also referred to as a jackpot judgment. The normal symbol display unit displays the result of the normal hit determination by turning on and off the LED. The first special symbol storage number display LED displays the number of first reserved balls, which is the number of game balls for which the result of the first jackpot determination has not yet been displayed. The normal symbol storage number display LED displays the number of normal symbol reserved balls, which is the number of game balls for which the result of the normal hit determination has not yet been displayed.

The attacker device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7. The attacker device 50 has a front wall portion 501 and a rear wall portion 502 arranged to face each other, and between the front wall portion 501 and the rear wall portion 502, in addition to a flow path through which a game ball can flow down. , The first major winning opening 11 and the second major winning opening 22 are provided. The game ball guided by the guide rail 20 (see FIG. 2) passes through the ball entry portion 500 formed in the upper right portion of the attacker device 50 and enters the flow path inside the attacker device 50. The game ball that has entered the inside passes through the flow path (arrow A1) for winning the first major winning opening 11, the flow path discharged from the ball ejection path 80 (arrow B1), and the discharge port 290 on the left side of the attacker device 50. It is distributed to either the flow path (arrow C4) or the flow path (arrow C1) to win a prize in the second large winning opening 22. The game ball that has won the second prize opening 22 is distributed to a flow path (arrow C2) that passes through the non-specific area 322A (see FIG. 5) or a flow path that passes through the specific area 333A (see FIG. 5) (see FIG. 5). Arrow C3). In the present embodiment, the front wall portion 501 is transparent, and the player can visually recognize the inside of the attacker device 50.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a guide member 120 for guiding the game ball that has passed through the ball entry portion 500 to the lower left is provided inside the attacker device 50. The first large winning opening 11 is provided at the lower left of the guide member 120. A first actuating mechanism 150 is provided between the guide member 120 and the first prize opening 11. The first actuating mechanism 150 includes a guide plate 151 and a restricting plate 152 driven by the first actuating solenoid 65 (see FIG. 8), and can be changed between an allowable state and a regulated state.

When the first actuating mechanism 150 is in the allowable state (see FIGS. 4 and 5), the guide plate 151 forms a flow path continuous with the guide member 120, and the regulation plate 152 retracts rearward from the flow path of the game ball. do. In this case, the game ball guided by the guide member 120 rolls on the guide plate 151, moves to the lower left, passes in front of the regulation plate 152, and can win a prize in the first large winning opening 11 (arrow). A1). The game ball that has won the first prize opening 11 is detected by the first prize opening switch 130 and is discharged to the rear side of the game board 2. Although not shown, when the first operating mechanism 150 is in the regulated state, the guide plate 151 retracts rearward from the flow path of the game ball, and the regulation plate 152 is on the right side of the first large winning opening 11 and the flow path of the game ball. Advance inside. In this case, the game ball guided by the guide plate 151 is restricted from winning the first large winning opening 11 by the regulation plate 152, and falls downward through the front of the guide plate 151 (arrow A2).

As described above, the game ball that has not won the first prize opening 11 falls on the right guide member 210 and is guided to the lower left. The left guide member 220 is provided on the lower left side of the right guide member 210. A second actuating mechanism 250 is provided between the right guide member 210 and the left guide member 220. The second actuating mechanism 250 includes a guide plate 251 driven by a second actuating solenoid 66 (see FIG. 8) and can be changed between an allowable state and a regulated state.

When the second actuating mechanism 250 is in the regulated state (see FIGS. 4 and 5), the guide plate 251 forms a continuous flow path with the right guide member 210 and the left guide member 220. In this case, the game ball guided by the right guide member 210 rolls on the guide plate 251 to move downward to the left, and further rolls on the left guide member 220 from the discharge port 290 (see FIG. 3). It is discharged (arrow C4). Since the game ball discharged from the discharge port 290 (see FIG. 3) flows down toward the second start port 16, there is a possibility of winning a prize if the second start port 16 is open.

Although not shown, when the second actuating mechanism 250 is in the allowable state, the guide plate 251 retracts rearward from the flow path of the game ball. In this case, the game ball guided by the right guide member 210 can pass in front of the guide plate 251 and fall downward to win the second large winning opening 22 (arrow C1). The game ball that has won the second prize opening 22 is detected by the second prize opening switch 311 and guided to the branch flow path 314. The left flow path 320 extends downward to the left from the branch flow path 314. A non-specific area switch 322 is provided at the downstream end of the left flow path 320. The right flow path 330 extends downward to the right from the branch flow path 314. A specific area switch 333 is provided at the downstream end of the right flow path 330.

In the present embodiment, the passage hole of the game ball formed in the non-specific region switch 322 is the non-specific region 322A (see FIG. 5). The passage hole of the game ball formed in the specific area switch 333 is the specific area 333A (see FIG. 5). The game ball that has flowed down to the branch flow path 314 is distributed to the non-specific region 322A or the specific region 333A by the third actuating mechanism 350 described later. The non-specific area switch 322 detects a game ball passing through the non-specific area 322A, and the specific area switch 333 detects a game ball passing through the specific area 333A.

The third actuating mechanism 350 includes a guide plate 351 and a restricting plate 352 driven by a third actuating solenoid 67 (see FIG. 8), and can be changed between an allowable state and a regulated state. In FIGS. 6 and 7, a game ball that has flowed down to the branch flow path 314 is shown as a “game ball P”. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, when the third actuating mechanism 350 is in the regulated state, the guide plate 351 advances into the branch flow path 314, and the regulation plate 352 retracts rearward from the right flow path 330. In this case, the game ball P falls on the guide plate 351 and is guided to the lower left by the guide plate 351. As a result, the game ball P is distributed to the left flow path 320, passes through the non-specific area 322A, and is discharged to the rear of the game board 2 (arrow C2).

As shown in FIG. 7, when the third actuating mechanism 350 is in the allowable state, the guide plate 351 retracts rearward from the branch flow path 314, and the regulation plate 352 advances into the right flow path 330. In this case, the game ball P passes in front of the guide plate 351 and falls into the right flow path 330. Further, the game ball P comes into contact with the left surface of the regulation plate 352 and the flow to the right side is restricted, so that the game ball P is stopped in the right flow path 330 (arrow C3). Subsequent game balls P are guided to the left flow path 320 by coming into contact with the upper end of the game balls P stopped in the right flow path 330. Therefore, the subsequent game ball P passes through the non-specific area 322A and is discharged to the rear of the game board 2.

After that, when a predetermined time elapses, the third operating mechanism 350 returns from the allowable state to the regulated state (see FIG. 6). As a result, the game ball P stopped in the right flow path 330 flows down the right flow path 330, passes through the specific area 333A, and is discharged to the rear of the game board 2 (arrow Y). In this case, the subsequent game ball P is guided to the left flow path 320 by the guide plate 351 advancing into the branch flow path 314 (arrow C2).

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a ball ejection path 80 is provided on the right side of the right guide member 210. Of the game balls that have passed through the ball entry portion 500, the game balls that have not fallen onto the guide member 120 flow down in the ball ejection path 80. Then, the game ball is discharged to the rear of the game board 2 from the out port 81 provided at the lower end of the ball ejection path 80 (arrow B1).

In the present embodiment, the first actuating mechanism 150, the second actuating mechanism 250, and the third actuating mechanism 350 are all controlled to the regulated state in the gaming state (that is, the normal state and the time saving state) other than the hit gaming state. .. Therefore, the game ball that has passed through the ball entry portion 500 flows down the flow path (arrow C4) that passes through the discharge port 290, or flows down the flow path (arrow B1) that is discharged from the ball ejection path 80. No prize is awarded to either the first prize opening 11 or the second prize opening 22.

The first big winning opening 11 of the present embodiment is configured as a winning opening related to a so-called special electric accessory (an accessory whose size of the entrance of the winning opening is changed based on the result of a big hit determination described later). Only when the first actuating mechanism 150 is controlled to the permissible state, the game ball can win the first grand prize opening 11. When the result of the jackpot determination described later is a jackpot, the first operating mechanism 150 is switched between the allowable state and the regulated state as a jackpot game. That is, the first big winning opening 11 is configured to be switched between an open state in which the game ball can win a prize and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win in the big hit game.

The second major winning opening 22 of the present embodiment is also configured as a winning opening related to a so-called special electric accessory. Only when the second actuating mechanism 250 is controlled to the permissible state, the game ball can win the second grand prize opening 22. When the result of the big hit determination described later is a small hit, the second operating mechanism 250 is switched between the allowable state and the regulated state as a small hit game. That is, the second large winning opening 22 is configured to be switched between an open state in which the game ball can win a prize and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win in the small hit game.

The specific area 333A and the non-specific area 322A of the present embodiment are areas in which only the game ball that has won the second major winning opening 22 can pass. In the present embodiment, the third actuating mechanism 350 is controlled so that the ratio of the game balls passing through the specific area 333A among the game balls winning in the second large winning opening 22 is about 1/10. Will be described later.

The outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a big hit game, a small hit game, and a normal hit game. The jackpot game is executed by operating the accessory continuous operation device by the operation of the condition device. The condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. In the condition device, the game ball is a big winning opening (in this embodiment, the second big winning opening) when a special symbol indicating that it is a big hit is confirmed or displayed, or when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating. 22) It operates when it passes through a specific area inside. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device for causing a big hit game state in which the big winning opening is continuously operated. Hereinafter, the state in which the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operating is referred to as a jackpot game state.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 14, the first big hit determination is performed, and the first special symbol indicating the result of the determination is displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. .. In the first jackpot determination, whether it is a jackpot, a small hit, or a miss is determined based on the jackpot random number. When it is determined to be a jackpot in the first jackpot determination, the first special symbol indicating that the determination result is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24, and the condition device is activated. do. Along with this, the bonus continuous operation device is activated to generate a big hit game state, and the big hit game is executed in which the first big winning opening 11 is opened for a predetermined time and repeated a predetermined number of times. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the first jackpot determination is 1/300 regardless of the gaming state.

Hereinafter, one unit in which the first big winning opening 11 or the second big winning opening 22 is continuously opened in the big hit game is referred to as a "big hit round". In each big hit round, the first big winning opening 11 or the second big winning opening 22 is opened once or a plurality of times in a predetermined time. The total number of jackpot rounds that make up one jackpot game is hereinafter referred to as the "number of rounds". In the following, the number of rounds may be indicated as "R".

When it is determined to be a small hit in the first big hit determination, the first special symbol indicating that the determination result is a small hit is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. After that, a small hit game is executed in which the second large winning opening 22 is opened only once for a predetermined time. The small hit game is generally a game in which the advantage to the player is smaller than that of the big hit game. At the time when the result of the big hit determination is determined to be a small hit, the condition device does not operate, so that the accessory continuous operation device also does not operate. In the small hit game of the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 11 and the second big winning opening 22 are not repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. It should be noted that it is not prevented that one opening of the second big winning opening 22 in the small hit game is composed of a plurality of opening. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a small hit in the first big hit determination is 1/60000 regardless of the gaming state.

Further, when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 16, a second big hit determination is performed, and a second special symbol indicating the result of the determination is displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the second big hit determination, whether it is a big hit or a small hit is determined based on the big hit random number. When it is determined to be a jackpot in the second jackpot determination, the second special symbol indicating that the determination result is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24, and the condition device is activated. do. Along with this, the accessory continuous actuating device is activated to generate a jackpot game state, and the jackpot game is executed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second jackpot determination is 1/300 regardless of the gaming state.

When it is determined to be a small hit in the second big hit determination, the second special symbol indicating that the determination result is a small hit is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. After that, a small hit game is executed in which the second large winning opening 22 is opened only once for a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a small hit in the second big hit determination is 299/300 regardless of the gaming state.

When the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 22 in the open state in the small hit game passes through the specific area 333A, the condition device is activated. When the accessory continuous operation device is activated along with the operation of the condition device, a big hit game state is generated, and the big hit game is executed following the small hit game. That is, the specific area 333A corresponds to a "specific area" for operating the condition device. In this way, when the small hit game is executed due to the determination of the small hit in the big hit determination, and the game ball passes through the specific area 333A and the big hit game is executed, it is executed first. The small hit game that has been done is included as a part of the big hit game. In this case, the small hit game is treated retroactively as the 1R jackpot round, and is converted into the number of rounds as the 1R jackpot round.

As described above, the jackpot game executed by the first jackpot 11 that does not have the specific area 333A as a result of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is hereinafter also referred to as a type 1 game. The type 1 game is a jackpot game similar to the jackpot game in the so-called old type 1 type (so-called seven machine) gaming machine, and the combination of special symbols for notifying that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed. It is executed with the opportunity.

Further, the jackpot game executed due to the execution of the small hit game in response to the determination of the small hit in the jackpot determination is also referred to as a type 2 game below. The two-type game is a big hit game similar to the big hit game in the so-called old two-type (so-called feather) gaming machine, and the game ball that wins the second big winning opening 22 during the small hit game is a specific area 333A. It is executed on condition that it passes through. In the present embodiment, after the small hit game using the second big winning opening 22 is completed, the big hit game of the two kinds of games is performed by interlocking the opening of the first big winning opening 11. In other words, the type 2 game is a big hit game accompanied by an opening operation of the second big winning opening 22 provided with the specific area 333A. The pachinko machine 1 is a type of gaming machine equipped with both a type 1 game and a type 2 game, so-called a type 1 type 2 mixing machine.

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12, a normal hit determination is performed, and a normal symbol indicating the result of the determination is displayed on the normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. If it is determined to be a hit in the normal hit determination, a normal hit game is executed in which the opening / closing member 161 of the second starting port 16 is opened / closed in a predetermined opening pattern.

The pachinko machine 1 causes either a non-time saving state or a time saving state. The non-time saving state is a gaming state in which the rate at which the opening / closing member 161 of the second starting port 16 is opened is a normal rate. The time saving state is a gaming state in which the rate at which the opening / closing member 161 of the second starting port 16 is opened is higher than that in the non-time saving state. Specifically, the probability of being determined to be a normal hit in the time-saving state (99/100 in the present embodiment) is higher than the probability of being determined to be a normal hit in the non-time-saving state (1/100 in the present embodiment). Further, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 161 of the second starting port 16 during the normal hit game is longer in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter in the fluctuation time in the time reduction state (2 seconds in the present embodiment) than in the fluctuation time in the non-time reduction state (10 seconds in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the non-time saving state is also referred to as a normal state.

In the present embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, it is easier to win a prize when the first starting port 14 is hit to the left than when it is hit to the right. Further, in the non-time saving state, the ratio of the opening / closing member 161 of the second starting port 16 being opened is lower than that in the time saving state. Therefore, during the non-time saving state, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by hitting the left side, which makes it easy to win a prize at the first starting port 14. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12, the normal hit game is easily executed, so that the second starting port 16 is easily opened. Further, when the second starting opening 16 is won, the small hit game is easily executed, so that the second large winning opening 22 is easily opened. Therefore, during the time saving state, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by hitting right-handed to pass through the normal symbol operating gate 12, the second starting port 16, and the second large winning opening 22, or to easily win a prize.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a predetermined number of time reduction states are always generated after the end of the jackpot game. The generated time saving state ends when the number of jackpot determinations (hereinafter referred to as "determination count") performed after the end of the jackpot game reaches this predetermined number of times. Further, the operation pattern of the small hit game includes a plurality of patterns. The plurality of patterns include at least an operation pattern in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area 333A and an operation pattern in which the game ball does not easily pass through the specific area 333A. Details of these will be described later.

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

The main board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data, and a ROM 53 that stores a control program and the like. An interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the main board 41. The main board 41 executes a program each time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. The main board 41 is connected to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, the output port 55, the first start port switch 61, and the second start port switch 62 via the I / O interface 54. There is. The output port 55 outputs the information of the pachinko machine 1 to a computer for managing a game hall (not shown). The first start port switch 61 is provided in the first start port 14, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 14. The second start port switch 62 is provided in the second start port 16, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 16.

The sub control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, an operation button 9, and a speaker 48. The sub control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as staging according to a command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 is connected to the illuminated board 31. The illumination board 31 is equipped with, for example, an LED, and is provided inside various illumination members. The lamp driver board 46 controls the light emitting operation of the illumination board 31 and the like according to a command received from the sub control board 58. The staging control board 43 includes a CPU 431 and the like, and controls the display of the display screen 28 according to a command received from the sub control board 58. The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in response to a command transmitted from the main board 41, and causes the prize ball payout device 49 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.

The relay board 47 is connected to the gate switch 63 and the ordinary electric utility solenoid 64. The gate switch 63 detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol actuating gate 12. The ordinary electric service solenoid 64 opens and closes the opening / closing member 161 of the second starting port 16 during the ordinary hit game. Further, the relay board 47 includes the first actuating solenoid 65, the second actuating solenoid 66, the third actuating solenoid 67, the first major winning opening switch 130, the second major winning opening switch 311 and the non-specific area switch 322, and the specific area. It is connected to the switch 333 and the symbol display unit 24.

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

The first jackpot-related information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. 9. The first jackpot-related information storage area is used in the special symbol processing (see FIGS. 15 to 18) of the main processing described later. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the first jackpot-related information storage area. When the game ball wins in the first starting port 14, if the number of first reserved balls due to winning in the first starting port 14 is less than 4 (0 to 3) among the number of special symbol reserved balls, the number is small. Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area.

The number of first reserved balls is the number of random numbers stored in a state in which execution of the jackpot determination is suspended among the random numbers corresponding to the game balls that have won the first starting port 14. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of reserved balls is "4". Among the random numbers in the storage area that have not been processed yet, the CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number as the determination area, and performs various processing such as jackpot determination on the random numbers stored in the determination area. When the processing related to the random numbers stored in the determination area is completed, the storage area having the next smallest number is set as the determination area, and the processing such as the jackpot determination is repeated. The processing related to the random numbers stored in the determination area is, for example, a notification effect for notifying the jackpot determination result, and a process relating to the jackpot game executed according to the determination result. The random numbers in the storage area for which processing has been completed are appropriately deleted. Various random numbers acquired together with the jackpot random number and stored in the first jackpot-related information storage area are also collectively referred to as the first random number.

In each storage area, a first jackpot random number column in which the value of the first jackpot determination counter is stored, a first special symbol determination random number column in which the value of the first special symbol determination counter is stored, and a first fluctuation pattern determination counter. There is provided a random number field for determining the first fluctuation pattern in which the value of is stored. When the game ball wins in the first starting port 14, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first jackpot random number is used for determining the first jackpot. The first special symbol determination random number is used to determine the first special symbol. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24.

Although not shown, the RAM 52 is provided with a configuration of a second jackpot-related information storage area. The second jackpot-related information storage area is used in the special symbol processing of the main processing, like the first jackpot-related information storage area. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the second jackpot-related information storage area. When the game ball wins in the second starting opening 16, if the number of second reserved balls due to winning in the second starting opening 16 is less than 4 (0 to 3) among the number of special symbol reserved balls, the number is small. Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area.

The second reserved ball number is the number of random numbers stored in a state in which the execution of the jackpot determination is suspended among the random numbers corresponding to the game balls that have won the second starting port 16. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of second reserved balls is "4". As described above, the CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number as the determination area among the random numbers in the storage area that have not been processed yet, and performs various processing such as jackpot determination on the random numbers stored in the determination area. .. When the processing related to the random numbers stored in the determination area is completed, the storage area having the next smallest number is set as the determination area, and the processing such as the jackpot determination is repeated. Various random numbers acquired together with the jackpot random numbers and stored in the second jackpot-related information storage area are also collectively referred to as second random numbers.

In each storage area, a second jackpot random number column in which the value of the second jackpot determination counter is stored, a second special symbol determination random number column in which the value of the second special symbol determination counter is stored, and a second fluctuation pattern determination counter. A second variation pattern determination random number column is provided in which the value of is stored. When the game ball wins in the second starting port 16, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The second jackpot random number is used for determining the second jackpot. The second special symbol determination random number is used to determine the second special symbol. The second variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a variation pattern indicating the variation time of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24.

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

Although the details will be described later, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the time saving state is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol. This is mainly because, in a situation where the second big hit determination is executed, the number of executions of the small hit game per unit time is increased to provide the player with a speedy game. Therefore, the staging symbol that fluctuates in synchronization with the fluctuation of the second special symbol may be displayed smaller than the staging symbol that fluctuates in synchronization with the fluctuation of the first special symbol. Further, it is not necessary to provide an effect symbol that fluctuates in synchronization with the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

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

A special symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. 10. The pachinko machine 1 determines a first special symbol indicating the result of the first jackpot determination and a second special symbol indicating the result of the second jackpot determination by referring to the special symbol determination table. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are each classified into one of a plurality of hit types. The plurality of hit types include a big hit type indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, and a small hit type indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a small hit. In the special symbol determination table, the value (0 to 99) of the special symbol determination random number is associated with each of the plurality of hit types.

In this embodiment, three types of jackpots are provided: "Big Bonus", "Short Bonus A", and "Short Bonus B". In the "Big Bonus", a big hit game of 15R is executed, and the first big winning opening 11 is opened for a long time (opening for 28.0 seconds) per 1R. In "Short Bonus A" and "Short Bonus B", a big hit game of 4R is executed, and the first big winning opening 11 is opened for a long time (open for 28.0 seconds) from the 1st to the 4th R, and from the 5th R. Until the 15th round, the first big winning opening 11 is short-opened (opened for 0.28 seconds). In the "big bonus" and the "short bonus A", a time saving state (hereinafter referred to as a normal time saving state) in which 100 time saving games are executed after the jackpot game is executed is set. In the "short bonus B", a time saving state (hereinafter referred to as a specific time saving state) in which the time saving game is executed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied after the execution of the jackpot game is set. The end condition of the specific time saving state is until the total fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is completed for 5 times (that is, until the total number of notifications of the jackpot judgment result reaches 5 times), or the second special symbol. It is the earlier of the time until the fluctuation is completed once (that is, until the second big hit determination result is notified once).

The first special symbol includes two types of jackpots, "Big Bonus" and "Short Bonus B", and a jackpot game of 15R is executed in each of them. The percentage of the jackpot type of the first special symbol is 35% for "Big Bonus" and 65% for "Short Bonus B". The second special symbol includes three types of jackpots, "Big Bonus", "Short Bonus A", and "Short Bonus B", and a 16R jackpot game is executed in each of them. However, since the big hit game of the second special symbol is basically a two-kind game caused by the game ball passing through the specific area 333A based on the small hit game, the small hit game is the first R as described above. It is treated retroactively as a jackpot round. Therefore, in FIG. 10, the jackpot game of the second special symbol shows the number of rounds (15R minutes) excluding the 1R portion of the small hit game. The ratio of the jackpot type of the second special symbol is 50% for "Big Bonus", 10% for "Short Bonus A", and 40% for "Short Bonus B".

Since the first special symbol includes only one type of small hit, "small hit A", the ratio of the small hit type is 100%. The second special symbol includes three types of small hits, "small hit A", "small hit B", and "small hit C", and the ratio of each small hit type is 10% for "small hit A" and "small hit A". "Small hit B" is 45% and "Small hit C" is 45%. In "small hit A", "small hit B", and "small hit C", the second big winning opening 22 is opened for 3.2 seconds.

That is, if the jackpot is won by the first jackpot determination based on the winning of the first starting port 14, the game is as a type 1 game based on either "Big Bonus" or "Short Bonus B" of the first special symbol. A jackpot game is executed. If the jackpot is won by the second jackpot judgment based on the winning of the second starting port 16, it is based on any of the second special symbols "Big Bonus", "Short Bonus A", and "Short Bonus B". A jackpot game as a type 1 game is executed.

Further, when the small hit is won in the first big hit determination or the second big hit determination, the small hit game is executed. When a game ball wins a prize in the second big winning opening 22 in this small hit game and the game ball passes through the specific area 333A, as a two-kind game based on one of the big hit types of the corresponding special symbols. The jackpot game is executed. After executing the jackpot game as a type 1 game or a type 2 game, a predetermined number of time-saving games are executed according to the jackpot type.

However, in "small hit A", there is a high possibility that the game ball winning in the second big winning opening 22 passes through the specific area 333A, while in "small hit B" and "small hit C", the second big winning opening 22 It is extremely unlikely that the game ball that won the prize will pass through the specific area 333A, but this will be described below. In FIG. 11, "V winning ON" indicates that the third operating mechanism 350 is in the allowable state (see FIG. 7), and "V winning OFF" indicates that the third operating mechanism 350 is in the regulated state (see FIG. 6). Show that there is.

As shown in FIG. 11, when a small hit is won in the big hit determination, when the special symbol is confirmed (stopped) after the fluctuation display, the second operating mechanism 250 is controlled to the allowable state, and the second big winning opening 22 Is released for 3.2 seconds. In "small hit A", immediately after the second big winning opening 22 is opened (for example, 4 ms after the symbol fluctuation stop), the third operating mechanism 350 is controlled to the allowable state, and the allowable state is long-term (for example). It is held for 1.7 seconds). Therefore, the game ball that has won a prize while the second large winning opening 22 is open easily enters and stops in the right flow path 330. After that, when the third actuating mechanism 350 is controlled to the regulated state, the game ball stopped in the right flow path 330 passes through the specific area 333A.

In the "small hit B", the third operating mechanism 350 is controlled to the allowable state immediately before the opened second large winning opening 22 is closed, and the allowable state is maintained for a short period (0.4 seconds). To. In "small hit C", the third actuating mechanism 350 is controlled to the permissible state for two times immediately before and immediately after the opened second big winning opening 22 is closed, and the permissible state is extremely short-term per one time. It is held for a while (0.024 seconds). In these cases, the game ball winning while the second large winning opening 22 is open is guided to the non-specific area 322A by the regulated third operating mechanism 350 before the third operating mechanism 350 changes to the allowable state. To. Therefore, since it is difficult for the game ball to enter and stop in the right flow path 330, it is extremely difficult to pass through the specific area 333A.

With reference to FIG. 12, the basic transition of the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the player starts the game from the normal state. Further, in order to facilitate understanding, the description of the winning types (small hit of the first special symbol and big hit of the second special symbol) that occur less frequently in the pachinko machine 1 will be omitted.

As described above, in the normal state, the player advances the game so as to be determined to be a jackpot in the first jackpot determination by a left-handed strike that makes it easy to win a prize in the first starting port 14. When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot in the first jackpot determination, the jackpot type of "Big Bonus" is determined at a rate of 35%, and the jackpot type of "Short Bonus B" is determined at a rate of 65%. When the jackpot type of the "big bonus" is determined in the normal state, the jackpot game of 15R is executed (arrow a), and then the normal time saving state is set (arrow b). When the jackpot type of "short bonus B" is determined in the normal state, the jackpot game of substantially 4R is executed (arrow c), and then the specific time saving state is set (arrow d).

As described above, in the time-saving state, the player advances the game so that it is determined to be a small hit in the second big hit determination by right-handed hitting to the second starting opening 16 or the like. In the present embodiment, since it is determined to be a small hit (299/300) in the second big hit determination, the small hit game is continuously executed during the time-saving game. When it is determined to be a small hit in the second big hit judgment, the small hit type of "small hit A" is 45% at a rate of 10%, and the small hit type of "small hit B" is 45% at a rate of 45%. The small hit type of "small hit C" is determined by the ratio, and the small hit game is executed. When the small hit type is "small hit A" and the game ball wins the second big winning opening 22, the game ball passes through the specific area 333A. In this case, as with the jackpot of the second special symbol, the jackpot type of "Big Bonus" is 50%, the jackpot type of "Short Bonus A" is 10%, and the "Short Bonus" is 40%. The jackpot type of "B" is determined.

When the jackpot type of the "big bonus" is determined in the normal time reduction state, the jackpot game of 15R is executed (arrow e), and then the normal time reduction state is set again (arrow b). When the jackpot type of "short bonus A" is determined in the normal time saving state, the jackpot game of substantial 4R is executed (arrow f), and then the normal time saving state is set again (arrow g). When the jackpot type of "short bonus B" is determined in the normal time saving state, the jackpot game of substantially 4R is executed (arrow h), and then the specific time saving state is set (arrow d). When the jackpot determination is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot in the normal time saving state, the gaming state shifts to the normal state (arrow i). In the present embodiment, the probability that the normal time saving state continues across the jackpot game (so-called continuation rate), that is, the probability of shifting by any of the arrows e → b and the arrow f → g is about 60%.

In the present embodiment, the pullback expected game described later is executed in the wake of the specific time saving state. When the jackpot type of the "big bonus" is determined in the expected pullback game, the jackpot game of 15R is executed (arrow j), and then the normal time saving state is set (arrow b). When the jackpot type of "short bonus A" is determined in the expected pullback game, the jackpot game of 4R is executed (arrow k), and then the normal time saving state is set (arrow g). When the jackpot type of "short bonus B" is determined in the expected pullback game, the jackpot game of 4R is executed (arrow l), and then the specific time saving state is set again (arrow d). If the predetermined condition is satisfied without winning the jackpot in the expected pullback game, the game state shifts to the normal state (arrow m).

In the present embodiment, the maximum number of second reserved balls is "4". Therefore, the player can store up to four second reserved balls by winning a prize in the second starting port 16 that is opened during the specified time saving state. Further, as described above, the end condition of the specific time saving state is that the second big hit determination result is notified once. Therefore, in the expected pullback game, one second jackpot determination executed during the specific time reduction state and a second jackpot determination based on a maximum of four second reserved balls stored during the specific time reduction state are combined. It is possible to notify the result of the second jackpot determination for a maximum of five times. As a result, in the expected pullback game, the probability that the big hit game will occur again (so-called pullback rate) based on the second big hit determination for up to 5 times, that is, the probability of shifting by any of the arrows j, k, and l is , Up to about 40%. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a technical feature of winning a large number of game balls to the second starting port 16 during a specific time saving state in order to increase the pullback rate during the expected pullback game, and the details will be described later. do.

A variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. 13. The fluctuation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables depending on whether the jackpot determination is the first jackpot determination or the second jackpot determination. When the jackpot determination is the first jackpot determination, there are a plurality of types depending on the game state at the time of the jackpot determination (normal state or time saving state in this embodiment) and the result of the jackpot determination (big hit, small hit or miss). A variation pattern is assigned. The above-mentioned time-saving state includes a normal time-saving state and a specific time-saving state.

When the jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination, it depends on the game state at the time of the jackpot determination (in this embodiment, the normal state, the normal time reduction state or the specific time reduction state) and the result of the jackpot determination (big hit, small hit or miss). And assigns multiple types of fluctuation patterns. Each variation pattern is associated with a value (0 to 511) of a variation pattern determination random number. When the jackpot determination is performed, the table corresponding to the game state and the determination result at that time is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is determined.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the result of the first jackpot determination in the normal state is a jackpot, the rate at which the variation pattern is determined increases in the order of “reach effect A” to “reach effect E”. Here, the "reach effect" is, for example, a notification effect that executes an effect indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit after a reach state in which two of the three effect symbols stop at the same symbol is configured. On the other hand, when the determination result is out of order, the rate at which the variation pattern is determined decreases in the order of "reach effect A" to "reach effect E". Therefore, the expected value at which the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot increases in the order of "reach effect A" to "reach effect E". In the present embodiment, the "non-reach" variation pattern is a notification effect in which the effect ends without reaching the reach state, and in the present embodiment, it is determined only when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order.

As in the normal state, the rate at which each fluctuation pattern is determined is defined together with the fluctuation time associated with each fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state. In the present embodiment, if the result of the first big hit determination is a small hit in either the normal state or the time saving state, the small hit may be a "small hit" in which the game ball may pass through the specific area 333A. A ". Therefore, in each of the normal state and the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern of the "V fixed small hit fluctuation" determined when the result of the first big hit determination is a small hit is defined.

In the variation pattern determination table, a plurality of types of variation patterns are assigned to the second big hit determination according to the game state, and each variation pattern is associated with the value of the variation pattern determination random number. In the second big hit determination, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the "reach effect F", which is determined when it is determined to be a big hit, is a small hit (V confirmed) for each of the normal state, the normal time reduction state, and the specific time reduction state. The fluctuation pattern of "V fixed small hit fluctuation" determined in the case of "V negative small hit fluctuation", the fluctuation pattern of "V negative small hit fluctuation" determined when it is determined to be a small hit (V negative), and the fluctuation pattern are defined. ..

The fluctuation pattern of "V fixed small hit fluctuation" is determined when the result of the second big hit determination is "small hit A". The fluctuation pattern of "V negative small hit variation" is determined when the result of the second big hit determination is "small hit B" or "small hit C". The fluctuation pattern of "V fixed small hit fluctuation" has a staging time (variation time) so that the player can more reliably win the second major winning opening 22 in the small hit game executed after the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. Relatively long. On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern of "V negative small hit fluctuation", the effect time (variation time) is relative so that it becomes difficult to win the second big winning opening 22 in the small hit game executed after the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. Short to.

However, in the specific time saving state, the effect time (variation time) of the fluctuation patterns of "V fixed small hit fluctuation" and "V negative small hit fluctuation" is set sufficiently longer than in the normal state and the normal time saving state. ing. For example, the "V fixed small hit fluctuation" is "11 seconds" in the normal state and the normal time saving state, whereas it is "61.5 seconds" in the specific time saving state. The "V-negative small hit variation" is "0.2 seconds" in the normal state and the normal time saving state, whereas it is "40 seconds" in the specific time saving state. As a result, when the result of the second big hit determination is a small hit in the specific time saving state, the fluctuation time (directing time) of the second special symbol is executed for a long time, so that the time saving game is performed during that period. Is executed, and it is easy for a game ball to win a prize in the second starting port 16. Therefore, more second reserved balls can be stored during the execution of the specific time saving state.

The main board 41 changes the first special symbol or the second special symbol by the fluctuation time determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern. Further, the main board 41 transmits a fluctuation pattern designation command, which is a command for designating the fluctuation pattern determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern determination table, to the sub control board 58. The sub-control board 58 controls the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the command.

The operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 20. The main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 14) is executed in the CPU 51 when the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 8) detects an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms. Hereinafter, each step in the flowchart is abbreviated as "S".

As shown in FIG. 14, when the main process is started, the command output process is first performed (S10). In the command output process, the control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process.

Next, the switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, the normal symbol operating gate 12, the first starting port 14, the second starting port 16, the first major winning opening 11, the second major winning opening 22, the specific area 333A, the non-specific area 322A, and other winning openings Processing for detecting the game ball is performed from the detection result of each of the provided switches (see FIG. 8).

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

Next, special electric accessory processing is performed (S13). Although the details will be described later, in the special electric accessory process, a process for controlling the operation of the jackpot game and a process related to the gaming state generated after the end of the jackpot game are performed (see FIGS. 19 and 20). The operation of the jackpot game is mainly an opening / closing operation of the first prize opening 11 and the second prize opening 22.

Next, special symbol processing is performed (S14). Although the details will be described later, in the special symbol processing, a jackpot determination, a determination of a variation pattern, a determination of a special symbol, a game state transition processing, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 15 to 18).

Next, ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S15). In the ordinary electric accessory process, a process for controlling the operation of the normal hit game (mainly the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 161 of the second starting port 16) is performed when the normal hit occurs. As described above, if the time saving state is generated, the CPU 51 opens the second starting port 16 longer than in the non-time saving state. If the time saving flag is set to ON, the CPU 51 determines that the time saving state is in progress.

Next, normal symbol processing is performed (S16). In the normal symbol processing, a random number for normal hit is acquired when the gate switch 63 detects a game ball. Based on the acquired random numbers, processing such as normal collision detection and storage of commands for controlling fluctuations in normal symbols is performed. As described above, the normal collision detection is determined with each probability depending on whether or not the time saving state has occurred.

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

The details of the special symbol processing (see S14 and FIG. 14) will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 18. First, the flags used in the special symbol processing will be described. The RAM 52 stores a big hit game state flag, a small hit medium flag, a special symbol display state flag, a time saving flag, and the like.

The jackpot game state flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is in progress, and "1" is memorized and turned "ON" during the jackpot game state, and "0" is memorized when the jackpot game state is not in progress. It becomes "OFF". The fact that the jackpot game state flag is "ON" indicates that the accessory continuous operation device is operating due to the operation of the condition device. The small hit medium flag is a flag indicating whether or not the small hit game is in progress, and "1" is stored and turned "ON" during the small hit game, and "0" is stored when the small hit game is not in progress. It becomes "OFF".

The special symbol display status flag is "1" when either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating (during fluctuation), and when either one is stopped and displayed (during stop display). "2" is stored in, and "0" is stored when neither fluctuation nor stop display is displayed. The time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not the time saving state is in progress, and "1" is stored in the normal time saving state and becomes "ON", and "2" is stored in the specific time saving state and becomes "ON". During the normal state, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF".

As shown in FIG. 12, when the special symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting opening 14 (S41). When the first start port switch 61 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the first start port switch 61 is set to "ON" in the switch read process (S11, see FIG. 14) of the main process. If this flag is not "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not won (S41: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S51. If a game ball has won a prize in the first starting opening 14 (S41: YES), it is determined whether the number of first reserved balls is "4" (S42). If the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "4" (S42: YES), the number of storable reserved balls has reached the upper limit, and the process proceeds to the determination of S51.

When the number of first reserved balls is not "4" (S42: NO), "1" is added to the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S43). Next, the first random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first jackpot-related information storage area (see FIG. 9) (S44). Specifically, the value of the first jackpot determination counter is in the first jackpot random number column, the value of the first special symbol determination counter is in the first special symbol determination random number column, and the first variation pattern determination random number column is the first. The values of the fluctuation pattern determination counters are stored in the RAM 52, respectively. After that, the process shifts to the determination of S51.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 16 (S51). When the second start port switch 62 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the second start port switch 62 is set to "ON" in the switch read process (S11, see FIG. 14) of the main process. If this flag is not "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not won (S51: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S61 (see FIG. 16). If a game ball has won a prize in the second starting opening 16 (S51: YES), it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls is "4" (S52). If the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "4" (S52: YES), the number of storable reserved balls has reached the upper limit, and the process proceeds to the determination of S61.

When the number of second reserved balls is not "4" (S52: NO), "1" is added to the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S53). Next, the second random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second jackpot relationship information storage area (see FIG. 9) (S44). Specifically, the value of the second jackpot determination counter is in the second jackpot random number column, the value of the second special symbol determination counter is in the second special symbol determination random number column, and the second variation pattern determination random number column is the first. (Ii) The values of the fluctuation pattern determination counters are stored in the RAM 52, respectively. After that, the process shifts to the determination of S61.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the game is in a big hit game state (S61). When the jackpot game state flag is "ON", it is determined that the jackpot game state is in progress (S61: YES), and the process returns to the main process. When the jackpot gaming state flag is "OFF", it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not in progress (S61: NO), and it is determined whether either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S61: NO). S62). If the special symbol display status flag is not "1", it is determined that neither of them is changing (S62: NO), and it is determined whether either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the stopped state. Is done (S63). If the special symbol display status flag is not "2", it is determined that the stop display is not in progress (S63: NO), the process shifts to S71 (see FIG. 17), and processing such as a jackpot determination is performed.

In the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination, the second jackpot determination is prioritized over the first jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S71). If the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "0" (S71: NO), it is determined whether the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more (S72). If the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "0" (S72: NO), the process returns to the main process.

When the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more (S72: YES), the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S73). Next, the determination area of the first jackpot-related information storage area (see FIG. 9) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S74). Next, the first jackpot determination is performed (S75). Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a first determination table for performing a first jackpot determination. In the first determination table, random numbers of big hit random numbers corresponding to "big hit", "small hit" and "missing" are defined. In S75, the first determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the first jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in S74 corresponds to "big hit", "small hit", or "missing". To. As a result, the first jackpot determination based on the undetermined first jackpot random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first jackpot random numbers are stored.

Next, it is determined whether the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot (S81). When the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot (S81: YES), the first special symbol indicating that the jackpot is a jackpot is determined (S82), and the process shifts to S101. In the process of S82, the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 10) is referred to, and the first special symbol determination random number corresponding to the value of the first special symbol determination random number acquired at the same time as the jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in S74. One special design is decided. When the result of the first jackpot determination is not a jackpot (S81: NO), it is determined whether the result of the first jackpot determination is a small hit (S83). When the result of the first big hit determination is a small hit (S83: YES), the first special symbol indicating that the first big hit is determined (S84), the process shifts to S101. In the process of S84, the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 10) is referred to, and the first special symbol corresponding to the value of the first special symbol determination random number acquired at the same time as the first jackpot random number stored in the determination area is referred to. Is determined. When the result of the first jackpot determination is out of order (S83: NO), a predetermined first special symbol indicating the out of place is determined (S85), and the process shifts to S101.

When the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S71: YES), the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S91). Next, the determination area of the second jackpot-related information storage area (see FIG. 9) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S92). Then, the second big hit determination is performed (S93). Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a second determination table for performing a second jackpot determination. In the second determination table, random numbers of big hit random numbers corresponding to "big hit" and "small hit" are defined. In S93, the second determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the second jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in S92 corresponds to "big hit" or "small hit". As a result, the second jackpot determination based on the undetermined second jackpot random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second jackpot random numbers are stored.

Next, it is determined whether the result of the second jackpot determination is a jackpot (S94). When the result of the second jackpot determination is a jackpot (S94: YES), the first special symbol indicating that the jackpot is a jackpot is determined (S95), and the process proceeds to S101. In the processing of S95, the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 10) is referred to, and the second special symbol determination random number corresponding to the value of the second special symbol determination random number acquired at the same time as the jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in S92 is the first. (Ii) A special design is decided. When the result of the second big hit determination is a small hit (S94: NO), the second special symbol indicating that the second big hit is determined (S96), the process shifts to S101. In the processing of S96, the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 10) is referred to, and the second special symbol corresponding to the value of the second special symbol determination random number acquired at the same time as the second jackpot random number stored in the determination area is referred to. Is determined.

Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed (S101). The variation pattern determination process is a process of determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In the variation pattern determination process, in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13) stored in the ROM 53, whether the jackpot determination is the first jackpot determination or the second jackpot determination, the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination (normally). The fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined by referring to the table according to the state, the normal time reduction state or the specific time reduction state) and the result of the big hit determination (big hit, small hit or miss).

When the variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S102). The variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main process to be executed next time. The fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern is set in the special symbol fluctuation time counter (S103). "1" indicating that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S104), and the process returns to the main process.

Further, in the determination of S62 shown in FIG. 16, when "1" is stored in the special symbol display state flag, it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing ( S62: YES), it is determined whether the fluctuation time has elapsed (S111). When the value of the special symbol fluctuation time counter set in the process of S103 (see FIG. 17) is "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S111: YES), and the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 52. The command is stored (S112). This command is transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 14), and instructs the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the effect symbol of the display screen 28 to stop changing. .. Next, the predetermined special symbol stop display time is stored in the special symbol stop time counter (S113). "2" indicating that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being stopped is stored in the special symbol display status flag (S114), and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination of S111 that the fluctuation time has not yet elapsed (S111: NO), the process returns to the main process.

Further, in the determination of S63, when "2" is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S63: YES), the special symbol stop display time has elapsed depending on the value of the special symbol stop time counter set in S113. Is determined (S116). If the value of the special symbol stop time counter is not "0", it is determined that the special symbol stop display time has not yet elapsed (S116: NO), and the process returns to the main process. When the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S116: YES), "0" indicating that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is changing or being stopped is set as the special symbol display status flag. It is memorized (S117). Next, the game state transition process is performed (S118), and the process returns to the main process.

The game state transition process (S118, see FIG. 16) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the game state transition process, when the jackpot determination determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, the game is transitioned to the jackpot gaming state. If it is determined to be a small hit by the big hit determination, the game is shifted to the small hit game state. Further, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the time reduction flag for ending the time reduction state is controlled.

When the game state transition process is started, it is first determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S131). When the determination result is a big hit (S131: YES), the number of rounds corresponding to the big hit type is stored in the RAM 52 as Rmax (S132). In the present embodiment, since all the jackpot games based on the first jackpot determination are "15R", "15" is set as Rmax. Since all the jackpot games based on the second jackpot determination are "16R", "16" is set as Rmax.

Next, the value of the determination count counter is cleared to "0" (S133). The determination number counting counter is a counter that counts the number of determinations executed since the end of the previous jackpot game, and is stored in the RAM 52. Next, if "1" or "2" is stored in the time saving flag, "0" is stored in the time saving flag (S134). That is, during the jackpot game, the game state is set to the normal state. Next, the jackpot game status flag becomes "ON" (S135). In this case, the jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game is started is stored in the RAM 52, and is transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main process to be executed next time. The processing returns to the special symbol processing (see FIG. 16).

On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is not a big hit (S131: NO), it is determined whether the determination result is a small hit (S136). If the determination result of the jackpot determination is out of order (S136: NO), the process shifts to S139. When the determination result is a small hit (S1361: YES), the number of rounds corresponding to the small hit type is stored in the RAM 52 as Rmax (S137). In this embodiment, all the small hit types are "1R", so "1" is set as Rmax. Next, the small hit medium flag becomes "ON" (S138). In this case, the small hit game start command indicating that the small hit game is started is stored in the RAM 52, and is transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main process to be executed next time. The process shifts to S139.

Then, it is determined whether the time is shortened (S139). When the time saving flag is "0", the processing returns to the special symbol processing because it is in the normal state (S139: NO). When the time saving flag is "1" or "2", since it is in the time saving state (S139: YES), "1" is added to the determination count count counter (S140). Next, it is determined whether or not the specific time reduction state is reached (S141). When the time saving flag is "1", it is determined whether the value of the determination number counting counter is "100" because it is in the normal time saving state (S141: NO) (S142). If the value of the determination count counter is not "100" (S142: NO), the process returns to the special symbol process.

When the value of the determination count counter is "100" (S142: YES), "0" is stored in the time saving flag (S143). In this case, a state command indicating a normal state is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub-control board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main process to be executed next time. After that, the processing returns to the special symbol processing. That is, in the normal time saving state, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are combined and executed 100 times after the jackpot game, the gaming state shifts to the normal state (non-time saving state).

On the other hand, when the time saving flag is "2", it is determined whether the value of the determination number counting counter is "5" because it is in the specific time saving state (S141: YES) (S144). That is, when the symbol variation is executed five times in total for the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the big hit game, the value of the determination number counting counter becomes "5" (S144: YES). In this case, "0" is stored in the time saving flag (S143), and the processing returns to the special symbol processing. When the value of the determination count count counter is not "5" (S144: NO), it is determined whether the second special symbol has stopped fluctuating (S145). That is, when the second special symbol is stopped from fluctuating after the big hit game (S145: YES), "0" is stored in the time saving flag (S143), and the processing returns to the special symbol processing. If the second special symbol has not been stopped to fluctuate after the jackpot game (S145: NO), the process returns to the special symbol process. That is, in the specific time saving state, when the special symbol is changed five times after the big hit game or the second special symbol is stopped changing, the state shifts to the normal state (non-time saving state).

The details of the special electric accessory processing (see S13 and FIG. 14) will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. First, the flag used in the special electric accessory processing will be described. In the special electric accessory processing, in addition to the various flags used in the above-mentioned special symbol processing, an open flag, a processing standby flag, and the like are used. The opening flag is a flag indicating whether or not the first special winning opening 11 and the second special winning opening 22 are in the open state, and is stored in the RAM 52. The open flag is "1" when the first big winning opening 11 is open, "2" when the second big winning opening 22 is open, the first big winning opening 11 and the second big winning opening. If none of the winning openings 22 is open, "0" is stored. The processing waiting flag is a flag indicating whether or not processing is waiting before a predetermined processing time elapses from the closing of the first large winning opening 11 to the next processing. As for the processing waiting flag, "1" is stored during the processing waiting and becomes "ON", and when the processing time elapses, it becomes "OFF". The processing time is set in consideration of the time required for the game ball winning in the first large winning opening 11 to be discharged to the outside of the game area 4.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the special electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game is in the jackpot game state (S151). This determination is made by the state of the jackpot game state flag. When the jackpot game state flag is "ON" (S151: YES), it is determined whether the process is waiting (S152). This determination is made by the state of the processing waiting flag. When the processing waiting flag is "OFF" (S152: NO), it is determined whether or not the first large winning opening 11 is open (S153). This determination is made depending on whether "1" is stored in the open flag. When "1" is stored in the opening flag (S153: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S161.

When "1" is not stored in the opening flag (S153: NO), the first opening command for opening the first large winning opening 11 is stored in the RAM 52 (S155). The first release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main process to be executed next time. The first actuating solenoid 65, which receives the first open command via the relay board 47, changes the first actuating mechanism 150 from the regulated state to the permissible state, so that the first large winning opening 11 is opened and a prize can be won. Become.

Next, the first opening time is stored in the first opening time counter (S156). The first opening time counter is a counter for measuring the first opening time, which is the maximum opening time of the first large winning opening 11, and is stored in the RAM 52. Next, "1" is stored in the open flag (S158). The process shifts to the determination of S161. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, in all rounds in which the jackpot type is "Big Bonus", and in the 1st to 4th rounds of "Short Bonus A" and "Short Bonus B", the first opening time is " 28.0 seconds. " In the 5th to 15th rounds of "Short Bonus A" and "Short Bonus B", the first opening time is "0.28 seconds".

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first large winning opening 11 (S161). When the first big winning opening switch 130 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the first big winning opening switch 130 is set to "ON" in the switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 14) of the main process. If the flag corresponding to the first major winning opening switch 130 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the first major winning opening 11 (S161: YES), and the first major winning opening 11 is won. "1" is added to the first winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls that have been played (S162). The process shifts to the determination of S163. If the flag corresponding to the first big winning opening switch 130 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the first big winning opening 11. When the game ball has not won a prize in the first large winning opening 11 (S161: NO), the process shifts to the judgment of S163.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls to the first large winning opening 11 is "9" or more (S163). When the value of the first winning ball number counter is less than "9" (S163: NO), it is determined whether the first opening time has elapsed based on the value of the first opening time counter (S164). If the first opening time has not elapsed (S164: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the special electric accessory processing performed thereafter, if the jackpot game state (S151: YES) and the processing is not waiting (S152: NO), whether 9 or more game balls will win in the first big winning opening 11. , Or these determinations are repeatedly executed until the first opening time elapses (S163: NO, S164: NO).

When nine or more game balls are won in the first large winning opening 11 (S163: YES), or when the first opening time has elapsed (S164: YES), the first closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S165). ). The first closing command is a command for closing the open first winning opening 11. The first closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output processing (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main processing to be executed next time. Upon receiving the first closing command via the relay board 47, the first operating solenoid 65 changes the first operating mechanism 150 from the allowable state to the regulated state, so that the first large winning opening 11 is closed and it is difficult to win a prize. Become. Next, the predetermined processing time is stored in the processing time counter (S166). The processing waiting flag becomes “ON” (S168). Further, "0" is stored in the open flag (S169). The process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the big hit game state flag is "OFF" (S151: NO), as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether the small hit game is in progress (S191). This judgment is made by the state of the small hit medium flag. When the small hit middle flag is "OFF" (S191: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the small hit middle flag is "ON" (S191: YES), it is determined whether the second big winning opening 22 is open (S192). This determination is made depending on whether "2" is stored in the open flag. When "2" is stored in the opening flag (S192: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S201.

When "2" is not stored in the opening flag (S192: NO), the second opening command for opening the second special winning opening 22 is stored in the RAM 52 (S193). The second release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main process to be executed next time. The second operating solenoid 66, which has received the second opening command via the relay board 47, changes the second operating mechanism 250 from the regulated state to the allowable state, so that the second large winning opening 22 is opened and a prize can be won. Become.

Next, the second opening time is stored in the second opening time counter (S195). The second opening time counter is a counter for measuring the second opening time, which is the maximum opening time of the second large winning opening 22, and is stored in the RAM 52. In the present embodiment, the second opening time is set to "3.2 seconds" (see FIG. 10). Next, "2" is stored in the open flag (S196).

Next, the distribution operation command for operating the third operation mechanism 350 is stored in the RAM 52 (S198). The distribution operation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main process to be executed next time. The third operating solenoid 67, which has received the distribution operation command via the relay board 47, operates the third operating mechanism 350 in a predetermined pattern during the small hit game. In the present embodiment, the third operating mechanism 350 is regulated in the pattern illustrated in FIG. 11 according to whether the small hit type is "small hit A", "small hit B", or "small hit C". And can be switched to the allowable state. The process shifts to the determination of S201.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second major winning opening 22 (S201). When the second big winning opening switch 311 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the second big winning opening switch 311 is set to "ON" in the switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 14) of the main process. If the flag corresponding to the second major winning opening switch 311 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second major winning opening 22 (S201: YES), and the second major winning opening 22 is won. "1" is added to the second winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls that have been played (S202). The process shifts to the determination of S203. If the flag corresponding to the second major winning opening switch 311 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the second major winning opening 22. When the game ball has not won a prize in the second large winning opening 22 (S201: NO), the process shifts to the judgment of S203.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls to the second major winning opening 22 is "9" or more (S203). When the value of the second winning ball number counter is less than "9" (S203: NO), it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed based on the value of the second opening time counter (S205). If the second opening time has not elapsed (S205: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the case of a small hit game (S191: YES) in the subsequent special electric accessory processing, until 9 or more game balls win a prize in the second big winning opening 22 or the second opening time elapses. , These judgments are repeatedly executed (S203: NO, S205: NO).

When nine or more game balls are won in the second large winning opening 22 (S203: YES), or when the second opening time has elapsed (S205: YES), the second closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S206). ). The second closing command is a command for closing the open second prize opening. The second closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output processing (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main processing to be executed next time. The second actuating solenoid 66, which received the second closing command via the relay board 47, changes the second actuating mechanism 250 from the allowable state to the regulated state, so that the second major winning opening 22 is closed and it is difficult to win a prize. Become. Next, "0" is stored in the open flag (S208). In addition, the small hit medium flag is set to "OFF" (S209).

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 333A in the small hit game (S211). When the specific area switch 333 detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 333 is set to "ON" in the switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 14) of the main process. If the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 333 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 333A (S211: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

If the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 333 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 333A (S211: YES), and the jackpot game state flag is "ON" (S212). ). That is, in the small hit game, when the game ball passes through the specific area 333A, the accessory continuous operation device is operated by the operation of the condition device. Next, "1" is added to the value of the R counter (S213). The R counter is a counter that counts the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game, and is stored in the RAM 52. That is, with the operation of the accessory continuous operation device, the small hit game is treated as the 1R jackpot round and converted into the number of rounds as the 1R jackpot round. After that, the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, when the processing waiting flag is “ON” (S152: YES), it is determined whether the processing time has elapsed based on the value of the processing time counter (S171). If the value of the processing time counter is not "0", it is determined that the processing time has not elapsed (S171: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. In the special electric accessory processing performed thereafter, if the value of the processing time counter is "0", it is determined that the processing time has elapsed (S171: YES), and the processing waiting flag is set to "OFF" (S172). ). Next, "1" is added to the value of the R counter (S173).

Next, it is determined whether the value of the R counter and the value of Rmax are equal (S175). When the value of the R counter has not reached Rmax yet and the value of the R counter and the value of Rmax are not equal (S175: NO), the processing returns to the main processing. When the value of the R counter and the value of Rmax are equal (S175: YES), the value of the R counter and the value of Rmax are cleared to "0" (S176). Next, the jackpot game status flag is set to "OFF" (S178). The process shifts to S181.

Then, it is determined whether or not the transition to the normal time saving state is performed (S181). In the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is "Big Bonus" or "Short Bonus A", it is determined that the game is in the normal time saving state (S181: YES), and "1" is stored in the time saving flag (S182). ). In this case, a state command indicating a normal time saving state is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main process to be executed next time. When the jackpot type is "Short Bonus B", it is determined that the normal time saving state is not started (S181: NO), and "2" is stored in the time saving flag (S182). In this case, a state command indicating a specific time saving state is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 14) of the main process to be executed next time. After executing S182 or S183, the process returns to the main process.

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

As shown in FIG. 21, when the sub-control board processing is started, it is determined whether or not a status command has been received from the main board 41 (S201). If the status command has not been received (S201: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S203. When a state command is received (S201: YES), the state-specific effect control process corresponding to the state command is executed (S202). In the state-specific effect control process, the game state (normal state, normal time reduction state, specific time reduction state) executed on the main board 41 is specified based on the state command, and the effect operation according to the game state is executed. .. For example, an effect operation using a background screen, a decorative image, an effect sound, etc. corresponding to a game state is executed on a display screen 28, an electric decoration board 31, a speaker 48, etc. via an effect control board 43 and a lamp driver board 46. To. In the present embodiment, when a state command indicating a specific time saving state is received, the pullback expected effect described later is executed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The game state in which this pull-back expected effect is executed is the above-mentioned pull-back expected game (see FIG. 12).

Next, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designation command has been received from the main board 41 (S203). If the variation pattern specification command has not been received (S203: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S205. When the variation pattern designation command is received (S203: YES), the notification effect control process corresponding to the variation pattern designation command is executed (S204). In the notification effect control process, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the above-mentioned notification effect is executed on the display screen 28, the illumination board 31, the speaker 48, etc. according to the specified variation pattern. The process shifts to the determination of S205.

Next, it is determined whether or not a special symbol stop command has been received from the main board 41 (S205). If the special symbol stop command has not been received (S205: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S207. When the special symbol stop command is received (S205: YES), the changing effect symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display screen 28 with the symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination (S206). The process proceeds to the determination of S207.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start command has been received from the main board 41 (S207). If the jackpot game start command has not been received (S207: NO), the process proceeds to S209. When the jackpot game start command is received (S207: YES), the jackpot game effect is executed (S208). Specifically, when the jackpot game start command is received, the effect operation of notifying the player that the jackpot game is in progress is executed. The process shifts to S209.

Next, it is determined whether or not the small hit game start command has been received from the main board 41 (S209). If the small hit game start command has not been received (S209: NO), the process returns to the determination of S201. When the small hit game start command is received (S209: YES), the small hit game effect is executed (S210). Specifically, when the small hit game start command is received, the effect operation of notifying the player that the small hit game is in progress is executed. After that, the process returns to the determination of S201.

A specific example of the pullback expectation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 28. The pullback expectation effect is executed when a specific time saving state occurs after the execution of the jackpot game, and suggests that a state advantageous to the player may occur. First, with reference to FIGS. 22 to 25, a basic aspect of the pullback expectation effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (A), at the end of the jackpot game, four first reserved balls 181 and two second reserved balls 182 are stored, and these reserved information are displayed on the display screen. It is displayed in 28. In this state, the start of the expected pullback effect is notified. In the present embodiment, the second jackpot determination is prioritized over the first jackpot determination. Therefore, the second reserved sphere 182 is preferentially digested over the first reserved sphere 181 and the notification order (so-called digestion order) of the jackpot result is displayed numerically on each of the reserved spheres 181 and 182.

At the time when the pull-back expected effect is started, a specific time saving state has occurred, so that the second starting port 16 is in a state where it is easy to win a prize. The player can store the second reserved ball by making the second starting opening 16 win a prize by hitting right. Therefore, following FIG. 22 (A), as shown in FIG. 22 (B), an image recommending right-handed striking is displayed on the display screen 28. Then, based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main board 41, the notification effect corresponding to the first second reserved ball 182 is executed, and the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed (S203: YES, S204). Since the first second reserved ball 182 has been digested, one second reserved ball 182 and four first reserved balls 181 are displayed on the display screen 28. In the following, the notification effect corresponding to the symbol variation of the second special symbol, which is executed for the first time during the specific time saving state, is referred to as a specific variation notification.

As mentioned above, in the second big hit judgment, a small hit is generally won regardless of the gaming state. Further, in the specific time saving state, the fluctuation time (effect time) of the small hit fluctuation pattern determined by the second big hit determination is relatively long as "40 seconds" or "61.5 seconds" (see FIG. 13). That is, in the specific fluctuation notification, the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed over "40 seconds" or "61.5 seconds". In the example shown in FIG. 22B, the result of the second big hit determination is "small hit (V denial)", and the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed over "40 seconds".

In the present embodiment, one of the termination conditions of the specific time saving state is that the second special symbol fluctuates and stops in the specific time saving state (that is, the second special symbol fluctuates once during the specific time saving state). (S145: YES). Conversely, during the period during which the relatively long specific fluctuation notification is executed, the specific time reduction state continues. Due to this relatively long specific time saving state, the player can easily win the game ball to the second starting port 16 by hitting right, and the second reserved ball 182 reaches the maximum number of second reserved balls "4". You can secure enough time for this.

The fluctuation time (effect time) of the small hit fluctuation pattern determined by the second big hit determination in the specific time saving state is "40 seconds" in the case of "small hit (V denial)", whereas it is "small". In the case of "hit (V confirmed)", it is "61.5 seconds" which is longer than "small hit (V denial)". In the case of "small hit (V confirmed)", the player is surely notified during the small hit game that it is easy to pass through the specific area 333A when winning the second big winning opening 22. It can be launched aiming at the second big winning opening 22. Even if the specific area 333A is not passed, a larger amount of the second reserved ball 182 is stored during the notification effect of the "small hit (V confirmed)", so that there is a probability that a big hit will occur in the pull-back lottery described later. It can be enhanced to compensate for the disappointment of the player who did not generate a big hit by "small hit (V confirmed)".

Next, in the example shown in FIG. 23A, four second holding balls 182 and four first holding balls 181 are displayed on the display screen by winning three prizes in the second starting port 16 during the specific fluctuation notification. It is displayed in 28. Therefore, in the subsequent production, the result of the second jackpot determination for a total of five times can be notified by combining the specific fluctuation notification being executed and the notification production corresponding to the four second reserved balls 182 (that is,). A maximum of 5 turns of pullback lottery can be executed). In this pullback lottery, if the jackpot is won by the second jackpot determination, or if the small hit (V confirmed) is won and the game ball passes through the specific area 333A, the jackpot game is generated.

Next, in the example shown in FIG. 23 (B), the specific fluctuation notification ends after 40 seconds, and the effect symbol 180 is confirmed and displayed in a mode indicating a small hit (V denial) (S205: YES, S206). As a result, the small hit game is executed, but even if the game ball wins the second large winning opening 22, it does not pass through the specific area 333A, so that the expected pullback effect is continued. In this case, since the specific fluctuation notification is completed (that is, the second special symbol has stopped fluctuating), the specific time saving state is internally terminated and the normal state is entered (S145: YES, S143). Since the time-saving game ends when the normal state is entered, the probability of winning the second starting port 16 (that is, the probability that the second reserved ball 182 is added) is extremely low during the subsequent pullback expectation effect.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24A, the notification effect corresponding to the first second reserved ball 182 is executed based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main board 41, and the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed. (S203: YES, S204). Since the first second reserved ball 182 has been digested, three second reserved balls 182 and four first reserved balls 181 are displayed on the display screen 28. In the normal state, the fluctuation time (effect time) of the small hit fluctuation pattern determined by the second big hit determination is relatively short as "11 seconds" or "0.2 seconds" (see FIG. 13). In the example shown in 24 (A), the result of the second big hit determination is "small hit (V denial)", and the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed over "0.2 seconds".

Next, in the example shown in FIG. 24 (B), the normal fluctuation of the second special symbol ends after 0.2 seconds, and the effect symbol 180 is confirmed and displayed in an manner showing a small hit (V denial) (S205: YES). , S206). As a result, the small hit game is executed, but since the game ball does not pass through the specific area 333A, the pullback expected effect is continued. Hereinafter, in the same manner as described above, the notification effect corresponding to the second reserved ball 182 under the normal state is repeatedly executed until the jackpot game is generated or the stored second reserved ball 182 is exhausted. To. In this example, it is assumed that the second big hit determination result is "small hit (V denial)" also for the following two second reserved balls 182.

Next, in the example shown in FIG. 25 (A), the notification effect corresponding to the final second reserved ball 182 is executed, and the effect symbol 180 is variably displayed (S203: YES, S204). Since the last second reserved ball 182 has been digested, only four first reserved balls 181 are displayed on the display screen 28. In the example shown in FIG. 25 (A), the result of the second big hit determination is "small hit (V confirmed)", and the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed over "11 seconds". When the normal variation of the second special symbol is completed, the effect symbol 180 is confirmed and displayed in a mode indicating a small hit (V confirmation) (S205: YES, S206). Since the small hit game is executed by this, if the game ball wins the second big winning opening 22 and passes through the specific area 333A, the big hit game is generated.

If the jackpot game is not generated by the pull-back lottery of up to 5 rotations, the pull-back expected effect is ended. In the example shown in FIG. 25A, even if the small hit game based on the small hit (V confirmation) is executed, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 333A, the pullback expected effect is ended. Further, even when the result of the pull-back lottery of the maximum of 5 rotations is all "small hit (V denial)", the big hit game is not generated, so the pull-back expected effect is ended. When the pull-back expected effect is completed, the process shifts to the normal state effect operation as shown in FIG. 25 (B). In the example shown in FIG. 25B, the notification effect corresponding to the first reserved ball 181 at the head is executed based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main board 41, and the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed. Since the first reserved ball 181 at the head is digested, three first reserved balls 181 are displayed on the display screen 28.

Next, another aspect of the pullback expectation effect will be described. First, in the example shown in FIG. 26A, four first reserved balls 181 are stored at the end of the jackpot game, but the second reserved ball 182 is not stored. Similar to the above, when the start of the pullback expected effect is notified after the end of the jackpot game, an image recommending right-handed striking is displayed as shown in FIG. 26 (B). Then, based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main board 41, the notification effect corresponding to the first reserved ball 181 at the head is executed, and the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed (S203: YES, S204). Since this fluctuation pattern designation command indicates the fluctuation pattern of the first jackpot determination in the time saving state, the fluctuation time (effect time) is relatively shorter than in the normal state (see FIG. 13). Since the first reserved ball 181 at the head is digested, three first reserved balls 181 are displayed on the display screen 28.

Hereinafter, in the same manner as described above, the pull-back lottery based on the first reserved ball 181 is executed under the time saving state. In this example, it is assumed that the first jackpot determination result of the second first reserved ball 181 is also "missing". Next, in the example shown in FIG. 27 (A), the notification effect corresponding to the third first reserved ball 181 is executed, and the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed (S203: YES, S204). As a result, while the third first hold ball 181 is digested, one second hold ball 182 and one first hold are obtained by winning one prize in the second start port 16 during this fluctuation display. The sphere 181 is displayed on the display screen 28.

In this example, it is assumed that the first jackpot determination result of the third first reserved ball 181 is also "missing". In this case, after the symbol variation corresponding to the third first reserved ball 181 is stopped and displayed, the second big hit determination is executed with priority over the first big hit determination. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the notification effect corresponding to the second reserved ball 182 is executed, and the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed (S203: YES, S204). Since the second reserved ball 182 has been digested, only one first reserved ball 181 is displayed on the display screen 28.

In the present embodiment, one of the termination conditions of the specific time saving state is that the value of the determination count counter is "5" in the specific time saving state (that is, the special symbol fluctuates a total of 5 times during the specific time saving state). (S145: YES). In the example of FIG. 27 (B), since the special symbol has changed only three times in total, the specific time saving state continues. The notification effect of the second special symbol executed in this case is the notification effect (the above-mentioned specific variation notification) based on the variation pattern of the second jackpot determination in the specific time saving state. In the example shown in FIG. 27 (B), the result of the second big hit determination is "small hit (V denial)", and the effect symbol 180 is variablely displayed over "40 seconds".

Therefore, as described above, the player moves the game ball to the second starting port 16 by right-handing during the specific fluctuation notification executed for a long period of time (that is, during the continuation of the specific time saving state). It is possible to easily win a prize, and many second reserved balls 182 can be stored. In the example shown in FIG. 28A, two second holding balls 182 and one first holding ball 181 are displayed on the display screen by winning two prizes in the second starting port 16 during the specific fluctuation notification. It is displayed in 28. Therefore, in the subsequent production, the result of the second jackpot determination for a total of three times can be notified by combining the specific fluctuation notification being executed and the notification production corresponding to the two second reserved balls 182 (that is,). A maximum of 3 turns of pullback lottery can be executed).

Next, in the example shown in FIG. 28 (B), the specific fluctuation notification ends after 40 seconds, and the effect symbol 180 is confirmed and displayed in a mode indicating a small hit (V denial) (S205: YES, S206). As a result, the small hit game is executed, but since it does not pass through the specific area 333A, the pullback expected effect is continued. In this case, since the specific fluctuation notification is completed (that is, the second special symbol has stopped fluctuating), the specific time saving state is internally terminated and the normal state is entered (S145: YES, S143) as described above.

Subsequent processing is the same as described above. In the example shown in FIG. 28B, if the jackpot game is not generated by the pull-back lottery of up to 3 rotations, the pull-back expected effect is ended. Further, even when the result of the pull-back lottery of up to 3 rotations is all "small hit (V denial)", the big hit game is not generated, so the pull-back expected production is ended. When the pullback expected effect is completed, the effect operation in the normal state is executed as shown in FIG. 25 (B).

In the above aspect, the case where the game ball wins the second starting port 16 during the specific fluctuation notification is exemplified (see FIGS. 23 (A) and 28 (A)). However, as shown in FIG. 27B, if the game ball does not win the second starting port 16 during the specific fluctuation notification in a state where the second reserved ball is not stored, a pull-back lottery is performed. There is no second hold ball. Therefore, when the specific fluctuation notification ends, the pullback expected effect ends, and the process shifts to the effect operation in the normal state (see FIG. 25B).

In the present embodiment, it is a condition for ending the specific time saving state that the second special symbol stops changing in the specific time saving state or the special symbol fluctuates a total of 5 times during the specific time saving state. To explain. As illustrated in FIG. 26 (A), it is assumed that the second reserved ball is not stored and the first reserved ball is stored at the time when the jackpot game is completed. In this case, the notification effect corresponding to the first reserved ball is executed in the specific time saving state. However, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the time saving state is relatively short. Therefore, if the change stop of the first special symbol in the specific time reduction state is set as the end condition of the specific time reduction state, the duration of the specific time reduction state is also relatively short, so that the player has many second starts during the specific time reduction state. It becomes difficult to make the mouth 16 win (that is, to memorize many second reserved balls). Then, since the number of pull-back lottery in the pull-back expected game is reduced, the probability that a big hit will be generated by this pull-back lottery is low.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, it is one of the end conditions of the specific time saving state that the second special symbol having a relatively long fluctuation time stops fluctuating. As a result, the duration of the specific time saving state can be secured relatively long, and the player can win many second starting ports 16 during the specific time saving state (that is, many second reserved balls are stored). To make it possible). Further, the notification effect of the second special symbol in the specific time saving state (that is, the specific fluctuation notification) itself can be included in the pullback lottery in the pullback expected game. Therefore, since the number of pull-back lottery in the pull-back expected game increases, the probability that a big hit will occur by this pull-back lottery can be increased.

On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 26 (A), when the second reserved ball is not stored at the time when the jackpot game is completed and the second starting opening 16 is not won after that, the second holding ball is set in a specific time saving state. (Ii) The special design does not change. In this state, unless the second starting port 16 is won, the specific time saving state does not end no matter how many times the first special symbol fluctuates, so that the pullback expected effect (that is, the pullback expected game) continues irregularly. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the fact that the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times during the specific time reduction state is set as one of the end conditions of the specific time reduction state, thereby suppressing the irregular continuation of the expected pullback game.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 26 (A), at the time when the jackpot game is completed, the second reserved ball is not stored and the first reserved ball is the maximum number of first reserved balls. It is assumed that it is remembered up to. If the player shifts to a specific time saving state in this state, the second reserved ball is memorized unless the player accidentally hits the left, forgets to launch the game ball, or even if the player hits right, does not win the second starting opening 16. Not done. In this case, the symbol variation for the maximum number of first reserved balls (four first special symbol variation) is executed. If one of the conditions for ending the specific time reduction state is "the special symbol fluctuates a total of 4 times (or 3 times or less) during the specific time reduction state", as described above, the first special for 4 times immediately after the jackpot game. Since the specific time saving state ends when the figure fluctuation is executed, it is very disadvantageous for the player.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, even if the first special symbol is changed four times after the big hit game, the end condition of "the special symbol fluctuates a total of five times during the specified time saving state" is not satisfied. The time saving state does not end. That is, since the time saving state in which it is easy to win a prize in the second starting port 16 continues, the player can secure an opportunity to win a prize in the second starting port 16 by hitting right, and a long-term specific fluctuation notification is executed based on the winning. can. That is, since more pull-back lottery is executed during the pull-back expected game, it is possible to increase the expectation that the jackpot game will occur again.

By the way, in the above embodiment, one of the end conditions of the specific time saving state is that the second special symbol fluctuates and stops a predetermined number of times (once in this example), and this predetermined number of times is the maximum number of second reserved balls (1 time). In this example, it may be less than "4"). Therefore, for example, one of the end conditions of the specific time saving state may be that the second special symbol fluctuates and stops three times. In this case, in the above-mentioned S145 (see FIG. 18), it is sufficient to determine whether or not the second special symbol has been changed and stopped three times after the jackpot game. According to this, when the notification effect of the second special symbol is executed three times during the specific time saving state, the pullback expected effect ends and the process shifts to the effect operation in the normal state.

Then, in the above modification, among the notification effects of the second special symbol executed for a predetermined number of times during the specific time saving state, the notification effect to be executed last (for example, the third notification effect of the second special symbol). It is preferable that only the specific fluctuation notification is displayed in a variable manner over a long period of time. In this case, the player can more reliably acquire the second reserved ball used in the pullback expected effect by making the second starting port 16 win a prize during the specific fluctuation notification that is finally executed in the specific time saving state. In the above modification, all of the notification effects of the second special symbol for a predetermined number of times executed during the specific time saving state may be variablely displayed as specific fluctuation notifications over a long period of time.

Some of the technical features of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment described above are illustrated below. The parentheses in the following description exemplify the configuration or processing corresponding to the above embodiment.

(1) The pachinko machine 1 includes a game board 2 in which a game area 4 through which a game ball launched from a launcher (game ball launcher 37) can flow down is formed. The game area 4 includes a first starting area (first starting port 14) through which the game ball can win or pass, a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win or pass, and the game ball easily wins or passes. A second starting area (second starting port 16) that can be changed to an open state, and a game member (attacker device 50) having a specific area (specific area 333A) through which the game ball can pass are provided. The game member can be changed into a permissible state in which the passage of the game ball in a specific area is permitted and a regulated state in which the passage of the game ball in the specific area is restricted.

The gaming state is controlled to either a normal state or a time-saving state in which the second starting region is more likely to change to the open state than in the normal state (S143, S181 to S183). When the game ball wins or passes through the first starting area, the first random number is acquired and the acquired first random number is stored (S44). The first hit determination (first big hit determination) is executed based on the stored first random number (S75). The symbol display unit 24 executes the first symbol variation notification for notifying the result of the first hit determination by displaying the first symbol (first special symbol) in a variable manner and then displaying it in a definite manner (S102, S112). When it is notified by the first symbol fluctuation notification that the result of the first hit determination is the first hit (big hit of the first special symbol), the first hit game (big hit game as a type 1 game) which is advantageous to the player. ) Is executed (S151 to S178).

On the main board 41, a second random number is acquired and the acquired second random number is stored when the game ball wins or passes through the second starting region (S54). The second hit determination (second big hit determination) is executed based on the stored second random number (S94). The symbol display unit 24 executes the second symbol variation notification for notifying the result of the second hit determination by displaying the second symbol (second special symbol) in a variable manner and then making a definite display (S102, S112). When it is notified by the second symbol fluctuation notification that the result of the second hit determination is the second hit (small hit of the second special symbol), the second hit game (small hit game) that changes the game member to the allowable state. ) Is executed (S191 to S209). When the game ball passes through a specific area, a third hit game (big hit game as a type 2 game) which is advantageous to the player is executed (S211 to S213, S151 to S178).

(2) The reserved random number (the second random number) which is the second random number stored in the pachinko machine 1 of the above (1) and is the second random number for which the result of the second hit determination has not yet been notified by the second symbol fluctuation notification. (2) Hold ball) can be memorized. When the predetermined conditions are met (for example, "Short Bonus B" is won), the game state is included in the time saving state after the target hit game, which is at least one of the first hit game and the third hit game, is executed. It is controlled to the specific time saving state, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the execution of the specific time saving state, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (S183, S144 or S145, S143). The end condition is that the specific fluctuation notification, which is the second symbol fluctuation notification for the first time, is completed after the game per target is executed (S145).

In the symbol display unit 24, when the second symbol fluctuation notification is executed during the execution of the normal time saving state different from the specific time saving state among the time saving states, from the start of the fluctuation of the second symbol to the final display. The required time is controlled to the first variation time (eg, 11 seconds or 0.2 seconds). When the symbol display unit 24 executes the specific variation notification, the required time is controlled to the second variation time (for example, 61.5 seconds or 40 seconds) longer than the first variation time, so that the specific time saving state can be set. Maintained over at least the second variation time to improve the frequency with which the pending random numbers are stored. Further, in the specific fluctuation notification and the second symbol fluctuation notification based on the stored random number, a special effect (pull-back expected effect) suggesting that a state advantageous to the player may occur is executed (S202). ..

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine 1, after the game per target is executed, it is controlled to the specific time saving state, and when the specific fluctuation notification is completed during the execution of the specific time saving state, it is controlled to the normal state. The specific fluctuation notification is a second symbol fluctuation notification that is executed for a longer period of time than the second symbol fluctuation notification during the normal time saving state. Therefore, since the specific time saving state is executed at least during the execution of the specific fluctuation notification, it is easy to win or pass through the second starting area (that is, it is easy to store more reserved random numbers). Then, by executing the special effect over the period in which the second symbol fluctuation notification based on the specific time saving state and the reserved random number is executed, it is notified that the player has won the second hit during the special effect. There is a possibility. When this second hit is notified, the second hit game is executed, and if the game ball passes through a specific area in this second hit game, the third hit game is generated. As described above, since the expectation that the hit game will be re-occurred in the above-mentioned special effect is improved, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest even when the hit game is completed by the so-called type 1 type 2 mixer. That is, in the so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer, it is possible to execute a new effect for giving the player a chance to pull back.

(3) In the pachinko machine 1 of the above (2), the first hold, which is the first random number stored and the result of the first hit determination by the first symbol fluctuation notification is not yet notified. , The first upper limit number (the maximum number of first reserved balls "4") can be stored. The end condition is the quantity obtained by adding 1 to the first upper limit number, which is the total value of the number of times the first symbol fluctuation notification is executed and the number of times the second symbol fluctuation notification is executed during the execution of the specific time saving state (this). In the example, it has reached "5") (S144).

According to this, for example, at the end of the jackpot game, the first hold may be stored up to the first upper limit number, while the second hold may not be stored. In this case, even if the first symbol fluctuation notification for the first upper limit number is executed after the end of the jackpot game, the specific time saving state continues without ending. Then, when the player wins or passes the game ball to the second starting area, the specific fluctuation notification is executed, and the specific fluctuation notification continues during the execution of the specific fluctuation notification. Therefore, even in the above case, it is possible to secure an opportunity for the specific fluctuation notification to be executed (that is, an opportunity to acquire a reserved random number during the specific time saving state).

(4) In the pachinko machine 1 of (2) above, the second hold, which is a hold random number, can be stored up to the second upper limit number (the maximum number of second hold balls, "4"). The launching device launches a game ball into the game area at predetermined firing time intervals. The second variation time is at least greater than the product of the second upper limit and the firing time interval. Further, it is preferable that the second fluctuation time is larger than the value obtained by multiplying the second upper limit number and the average winning time interval to the second starting region. The average winning time interval to the second starting area is the average value of the time intervals during which the game ball wins or passes through the second starting area in a normal launching state aimed at the second starting area.

According to this, the second fluctuation time (for example, 61.5 seconds or 40 seconds) is the firing time interval (for example, 0.6 seconds) and the second upper limit number (maximum number of second reserved balls "4"). ) And the value (for example, 2.4) seconds. Therefore, in the special effect executed over the second fluctuation time (that is, the specific time saving state executed over at least the second fluctuation time), theoretically, the second upper limit number of game balls is started second. It is possible to win or pass through the area, that is, it is possible to store the second hold for the second upper limit. In this way, by increasing the number of the second hold stored during the specific time saving state, it is possible to further improve the expectation that the winning game will be regenerated in the special effect.

(5) The reserved random number (the second random number) which is the second random number stored in the pachinko machine 1 of the above (1) and is the second random number for which the result of the second hit determination has not yet been notified by the second symbol fluctuation notification. (Ii) The number of reserved balls) can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit (the maximum number of second reserved balls is "4"). When the predetermined conditions are met (for example, "Short Bonus B" is won), the game state is included in the time saving state after the target hit game, which is at least one of the first hit game and the third hit game, is executed. It is controlled to the specific time saving state, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the execution of the specific time saving state, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (S183, S144 or S145, S143). The end condition is that the number of executions of the second symbol variation notification reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times (for example, three times), which is less than the upper limit number (see S145).

In the symbol display unit 24, the specific fluctuation notification (for example, the third time), which is the second symbol fluctuation notification, is executed last in the specific time saving state during the execution of the normal time saving state different from the specific time saving state among the time saving states. When the second symbol variation notification) is executed, the time required from the start of the variation of the second symbol to the confirmed display is controlled to the first variation time (for example, 11 seconds or 0.2 seconds). When the symbol display unit 24 executes the specific variation notification, the required time is controlled to the second variation time (for example, 61.5 seconds or 40 seconds) longer than the first variation time, so that the specific time saving state can be set. Maintained over at least the second variation time to improve the frequency with which the pending random numbers are stored. Further, in the specific fluctuation notification and the second symbol fluctuation notification based on the stored random number, a special effect (pull-back expected effect) suggesting that a state advantageous to the player may occur is executed (S202). ..

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine 1, the game is controlled to a specific time-saving state after the game per target is executed, and when the second symbol fluctuation notification is executed a predetermined number of times during the execution of the specific time-saving state, the game state is controlled to the normal state. Will be done. Of the second symbol fluctuation notifications of a predetermined number of times, the second symbol fluctuation notification executed last is displayed as a specific fluctuation notification for a long time. Therefore, since the specific time saving state is executed at least during the execution of the specific fluctuation notification, it is easy to win or pass through the second starting area (that is, it is easy to store more reserved random numbers). Therefore, similar to the action effect of (2) above, the expectation that the hit game will be re-occurred in the above special effect is improved, so that even if the hit game is completed with the so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, the interest is reduced. Can be suppressed. That is, in the so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer, it is possible to execute a new effect for giving the player a chance to pull back.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. The "first starting area" of the present invention is not limited to the first starting port 14, and may be a gate that triggers the first hit determination when the game ball passes through. The "second starting area" of the present invention is not limited to the second starting port 16, and may be a gate that triggers a second collision determination when the game ball passes through. In the above embodiment, the case where the second jackpot determination is executed with priority over the first jackpot determination is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination, the winning order to the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 16 (that is, the first hold) is performed without distinguishing the variation order between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It may be executed in the order in which the ball and the second reserved ball are stored).

In the above embodiment, the second big winning opening 22 is opened in the small hit game, and the first big winning opening 11 is opened in the first kind game and the second kind game executed by the small hit game. The pachinko machine 1 does not necessarily have to have a plurality of large winning openings, and may be provided with only one large winning opening having a specific area inside, such as the second major winning opening 22. .. Further, in the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 11 and the second big winning opening 22 are provided in the attacker device 50, but even if the first big winning opening 11 and the second big winning opening 22 are provided separately. good. The mechanism for distributing the game ball winning in the second large winning opening 22 to the specific area 333A or the non-specific area 322A is not limited to the third actuating mechanism 350, and may be a known member such as a seesaw or a croon.

Further, in the above embodiment, only the first big winning opening 11 is opened in the first kind game, but for example, the first big winning opening 11 and the second big winning opening 22 are alternately opened, and the first kind game. May include a jackpot round in which the second jackpot 22 is opened. The same applies to the small hit game and the two-kind game. In other words, a type 1 game, a type 2 game, and a small hit game may be configured by opening a plurality of large winning openings.

The game specifications of the pachinko machine 1 are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be freely set. For example, in the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 10), "short bonus A" may be provided as the jackpot type of the first special symbol, or "small hit B (V denial)" may be provided as the small hit type of the first special symbol. Or "small hit C (V denial)" may be provided. Only "Big Bonus" may be provided as the jackpot type of the second special symbol. Further, as at least one jackpot type of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a time-saving no jackpot may be provided in which a time-saving state does not occur after the jackpot game. If the time-saving no-big hit is won, the time-saving state (normal time-saving state or specific time-saving state) does not occur after the big hit game, and the state shifts to the normal state.

In the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 10), it is not necessary to provide "small hit" in the hit type of the first special symbol, and in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13), the small hit variation pattern of the first big hit determination is set. It does not have to be provided. That is, the specifications may be such that the small hit is not won in the first big hit determination. Further, it is not necessary to provide "big hit" in the hit type of the second special symbol in the special symbol determination table, and it is not necessary to provide the big hit fluctuation pattern of the second big hit determination in the fluctuation pattern determination table. That is, the specifications may be such that the jackpot is not won in the second jackpot determination. Further, in the special symbol determination table, "missing" may be provided for the hit type of the second special symbol, or in the variation pattern determination table, the loss variation pattern for the second big hit determination may be provided. That is, the case where the result of the second big hit determination is out of order may be included.

All elements described in claims, specifications and drawings (eg, display means, movable means, corresponding images, etc.) are physically single unless explicitly stated to consciously limit the number. The number may be multiple, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely given for convenience in the description of the present case, and are not particularly conscious of the fact that they have a special meaning. Therefore, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "first starting electric accessory" may be a single hardware or a software including software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements can be easily considered by those skilled in the art. Therefore, since it is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification, etc., it is stated that they are clearly excluded in the scope of claims, etc. Needless to say, all of them are included in the scope of rights according to the present invention unless otherwise stated. Therefore, simply adopting a structural difference within that range in a gaming machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 4 Game area 14 First start port 16 Second start port 24 Design display unit 37 Game ball launcher 41 Main board 50 Attacker device 51 CPU
52 RAM
58 Sub control board 333A Specific area 581 CPU

Claims (4)

A game board with a game area where the game balls launched from the launcher can flow down,
A first starting area provided in the game area where the game ball can win or pass,
A second starting area provided in the game area, which can be changed into a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win or pass, and an open state in which the game ball is easily won or passed.
A state in which the game area has a specific area through which the game ball can pass and the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area, and a regulated state in which the game ball is restricted from passing through the specific area. With game members that can be changed to
A state control means for controlling the gaming state in either a normal state or a time-saving state in which the second starting region is more likely to change to the open state than in the normal state.
A first random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number when the game ball wins or passes through the first start area.
A first random number storage means for storing the first random number acquired by the first random number acquisition means, and a first random number storage means.
A first determination means for executing a first hit determination based on the first random number stored by the first random number storage means,
The first notification means for executing the first symbol variation notification for notifying the result of the first hit determination by displaying the first symbol in a variable manner and then confirming the display.
When it is notified by the first symbol variation notification that the result of the first hit determination is the first hit, the first hit game execution means for executing the first hit game which is advantageous to the player, and the first hit game execution means.
A second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number when the game ball wins or passes through the second starting area.
A second random number storage means for storing the second random number acquired by the second random number acquisition means, and a second random number storage means.
A second determination means that executes a second hit determination based on the second random number stored by the second random number storage means, and
A second notification means for executing the second symbol variation notification for notifying the result of the second hit determination by displaying the second symbol in a variable manner and then confirming the display.
A time storage means for storing a plurality of fluctuation times, which is the execution time of the second symbol fluctuation notification by the second notification means, and
A determination means for determining one of the plurality of variable times stored in the time storage means, and
When the result of the second hit determination is notified by the second symbol variation notification that the result of the second hit determination is the second hit, the second hit game execution means for executing the second hit game that changes the game member to the permissible state. When,
When the game ball passes through the specific area, it is provided with a third hit game execution means for executing a third hit game that is advantageous to the player.
The second random number storage means is the second random number stored by the second random number storage means, and the second random number for which the result of the second hit determination has not yet been notified by the second symbol fluctuation notification. Can store pending random numbers that are

When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the state control means specifies that the game state is included in the time saving state after the target-per-target game, which is at least one of the first hit game and the third hit game, is executed. It is controlled to the time saving state, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the execution of the specific time saving state, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state.
The end condition is that the specific fluctuation notification, which is the second symbol fluctuation notification, is completed for the first time after the target-based game is executed.
The second notification means executes the second symbol fluctuation notification during the target fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation time determined by the determination means.
The plurality of fluctuation times are
The first fluctuation time and
With a second fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time
Including
The determination means is
When the second symbol fluctuation notification is executed during the execution of the normal time saving state different from the specific time saving state among the time saving states, the first fluctuation time is determined as the target fluctuation time .
When executing the specific fluctuation notification, the second fluctuation time is determined as the target fluctuation time, and the specific fluctuation notification is executed.
The second notification means executes the second symbol fluctuation notification during the second fluctuation time determined as the target fluctuation time by the determination means, so that the specific time saving state is at least the second fluctuation time. To improve the frequency with which the reserved random numbers are stored in the second random number storage means.
Further, in the specific fluctuation notification and the second symbol fluctuation notification based on the reserved random number stored in the second random number storage means, a special effect suggesting that a state advantageous to the player may occur is executed. A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with special production means. The first random number storage means is the first random number stored by the first random number storage means, and the first random number for which the result of the first hit determination has not yet been notified by the first symbol fluctuation notification. The first hold, which is, can be stored up to the first upper limit,
As for the end condition, the total value of the number of times the first symbol variation notification is executed and the number of times the second symbol variation notification is executed during the execution of the specific time saving state is 1 in the first upper limit number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the added quantity has been reached. The second random number storage means can store the second hold, which is the hold random number, up to the second upper limit number.
The launching device launches a game ball into the gaming area at predetermined firing time intervals.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second fluctuation time is at least larger than a value obtained by multiplying the second upper limit number and the firing time interval. A game board with a game area where the game balls launched from the launcher can flow down,
A first starting area provided in the game area where the game ball can win or pass,
A second starting area provided in the game area, which can be changed into a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win or pass, and an open state in which the game ball is easily won or passed.
A state in which the game area has a specific area through which the game ball can pass and the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area, and a regulated state in which the game ball is restricted from passing through the specific area. With game members that can be changed to
A state control means for controlling the gaming state in either a normal state or a time-saving state in which the second starting region is more likely to change to the open state than in the normal state.
A first random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number when the game ball wins or passes through the first start area.
A first random number storage means for storing the first random number acquired by the first random number acquisition means, and a first random number storage means.
A first determination means for executing a first hit determination based on the first random number stored by the first random number storage means,
The first notification means for executing the first symbol variation notification for notifying the result of the first hit determination by displaying the first symbol in a variable manner and then confirming the display.
When it is notified by the first symbol variation notification that the result of the first hit determination is the first hit, the first hit game execution means for executing the first hit game which is advantageous to the player, and the first hit game execution means.
A second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number when the game ball wins or passes through the second starting area.
A second random number storage means for storing the second random number acquired by the second random number acquisition means, and a second random number storage means.
A second determination means that executes a second hit determination based on the second random number stored by the second random number storage means, and
A second notification means for executing the second symbol variation notification for notifying the result of the second hit determination by displaying the second symbol in a variable manner and then confirming the display.
A time storage means for storing a plurality of fluctuation times, which is the execution time of the second symbol fluctuation notification by the second notification means, and
A determination means for determining one of the plurality of variable times stored in the time storage means, and
When the result of the second hit determination is notified by the second symbol variation notification that the result of the second hit determination is the second hit, the second hit game execution means for executing the second hit game that changes the game member to the permissible state. When,
When the game ball passes through the specific area, it is provided with a third hit game execution means for executing a third hit game that is advantageous to the player.
The second random number storage means is the second random number stored by the second random number storage means, and the second random number for which the result of the second hit determination has not yet been notified by the second symbol fluctuation notification. The pending random numbers that are can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit,

When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the state control means specifies that the game state is included in the time saving state after the target-per-target game, which is at least one of the first hit game and the third hit game, is executed. It is controlled to the time saving state, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the execution of the specific time saving state, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state.
The end condition is that after the game per target is executed, the number of times the second symbol variation notification is executed reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times, which is smaller than the upper limit number.
The second notification means executes the second symbol fluctuation notification during the target fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation time determined by the determination means.
The plurality of fluctuation times are
The first fluctuation time and
With a second fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time
Including
The determination means is
When the second symbol fluctuation notification is executed during the execution of the normal time saving state different from the specific time saving state among the time saving states, the first fluctuation time is determined as the target fluctuation time .
When the specific fluctuation notification, which is the second symbol fluctuation notification, is executed last in the specific time saving state, the second fluctuation time is determined as the target fluctuation time.
The second notification means executes the second symbol fluctuation notification during the second fluctuation time determined as the target fluctuation time by the determination means, so that the specific time saving state is at least the second fluctuation time. To improve the frequency with which the reserved random numbers are stored in the second random number storage means.
Further, in the specific fluctuation notification and the second symbol fluctuation notification based on the reserved random number stored in the second random number storage means, a special effect suggesting that a state advantageous to the player may occur is executed. A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with special production means.

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