JP7079958B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a variation shortening instruction means (variation shortening button, etc.), and can be applied to a so-called "ball game machine" or a so-called "rotating body gaming machine".

For example, a gaming machine (ball game machine) makes a hit / fail judgment due to the entry of a ball into the starting port, and displays a variation of a special symbol or a game effect (variation display of a staging symbol, etc.) accompanying the variation display. After that, it is common to perform a definite display showing the result of the hit / fail judgment.
The ball game machine is provided with a variation shortening button, and the time for variable display of the special symbol or the like is shortened based on the player operating the variation shortening button during the variable display of the special symbol or the like. Those have been proposed (see Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, etc.).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-208933 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-40302

However, according to these conventional techniques, it is necessary to change the predetermined fluctuation time during the change of the special symbol or during the progress of the game effect (during the change of the effect symbol, etc.), which complicates the control. There is a risk.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to propose a gaming machine capable of performing a gaming effect that matches the needs of a player without complicating control.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
Random number acquisition means to acquire random numbers due to the entry of a game ball into the starting port,
A random number storage means capable of storing the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means up to the maximum number, and a random number storage means.
A hit / fail determination executing means for executing a hit / fail judgment as to whether or not to execute a special game by sequentially referring to the random numbers stored in the random number storage means, and
When the applicability determination is executed, a special symbol display means for performing a definite display indicating the result of the applicability determination after executing the variation display of the special symbol for a predetermined variation time, and
A variable time setting means for setting the variable time each time the hit / fail determination is executed, and
A gaming machine comprising: an effect executing means for executing a game effect over a predetermined variation time in a predetermined effect means in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol.
A variation shortening instruction means for executing a variation shortening instruction for shortening the variation time by the operation of the player, and a variation shortening instruction means .
The probability setting means for setting the probability of being determined to be a hit in the hit / fail determination by the operation of a person who provides the game is provided.
If the variation shortening instruction is given to the variation shortening instruction means before the game is started or before the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the shortening condition is satisfied, the variation shortening instruction is not given by the variation time setting means. A shortened variation time shorter than the variation time set in the case is set, and the game effect is executed over the shortened variation time by the effect executing means .
It is characterized in that the probability that the shortened variation time is set is different based on the set value set by the probability setting means .

According to claim 1, before the variation display of the special symbol is started, the variation time of the special symbol is selectively set to the normal variation time or the shortened variation time based on the variation shortening instruction given in advance. Can be realized. That is, since the fluctuation time is not changed after the fluctuation starts, the control is not complicated.
Also, in the game production performed along with the variable display of the special symbol, the player's request "I want to enjoy the game production over a long period of time" and "The result of the success / failure judgment by shortening the game production time". It is possible to satisfy the player's request, "I want to know." Moreover, in order to execute this selective game production, it is sufficient to select the information prepared in advance (the production pattern corresponding to the normal fluctuation time, the production pattern corresponding to the shortened fluctuation time), and thus the production. The control of is not complicated either.

Here, the "shortening condition" may be satisfied at a rate of "100%" when the fluctuation shortening instruction is given "before starting the game or before starting the fluctuation display of the special symbol". , May be established with a probability lower than "100%". If the probability is lower than "100%", the probability that the shortening condition is satisfied may differ depending on the result of the winning / failing determination to be confirmed and the content of the game effect to be executed.

Examples of the above-mentioned "directing means" include "display means for visual production (effect symbol display means)", "speaking means for producing sound", and "illuminating means for performing illumination". , "Movable object when the production is performed by the operation or appearance of a movable object (role, etc.)", "Vibration means that produces the effect by vibration", and "Display means that performs the visual effect". (Effect design display means) ”can be exemplified by one or more combinations including at least one.

Since the effect display by the "display means for visually producing (effect symbol display means)" is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol, the execution time of the effect display corresponding to the shortened variable time is executed. Becomes shorter.

Further, in the present invention, "before starting a game" is before starting a game with the gaming machine, and for example, when the gaming machine is a so-called "CR machine (described later)", the first loan is made. It can be exemplified when the operation is performed or after the first lending operation is performed.
In addition, whether or not the variation shortening instruction was given "before starting the variation display of the special symbol" is determined by "the random number acquired due to the game ball entering the starting port" in the random number storage means. If it is determined based on whether or not the variation shortening instruction is given before it is stored, the determination can be made more reliably.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 is
In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the fluctuation time setting means sets a constant non-shortening type fluctuation time regardless of whether or not the fluctuation shortening instruction is given to the fluctuation shortening instruction means, and when the fluctuation shortening instruction means is given the fluctuation shortening instruction. There are cases where the shortened fluctuation time is set based on the fact that
As the effect information for specifying the mode of the game effect, the effect information storing the effect information corresponding to the non-shortened variable time and the effect information corresponding to the shortened variable time, and the effect mode storage means for storing the effect information.
A staging information selection means for selecting game staging information to be used according to the fluctuating time set by the fluctuating time setting means from the staging information stored in the staging mode storage means.
Equipped with
The effect executing means is characterized in that the effect means executes the game effect based on the game effect information selected by the effect information selection means.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, there are only some cases in the progress of the game in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened or the execution time of the game effect is shortened. That is, there are cases where the execution time of the game effect is long and short, and it is either long or short depending on whether or not the player performs a shortening instruction operation on the fluctuation shortening instruction means before the start of the game or before the start of the change of the special symbol. The execution time can be selected.
Moreover, since the information related to the game effect (effect pattern) that can be shortened is a part of the information (effect pattern) stored in the effect mode storage means, the effect on the performance of the game machine is small. That is, by providing a case in which the execution time of the game effect is shortened, the influence on the game progress (operation of the game machine) can be reduced.

For example, when the fluctuation time setting means sets the fluctuation time (variation pattern) based on the random number (for example, the fluctuation pattern random number) acquired by the random number acquisition means, the non-shortened fluctuation time is set according to the value of the random number. There may be a case of setting and a case of setting a shortened fluctuation time (see Example 3). In addition, when the fluctuation shortening instruction is given to the fluctuation shortening instruction means before the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, a lottery (shortening lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to shorten the fluctuation, and based on the lottery result. A non-shortened variable time or a shortened variable time may be set (see Example 1).

The gaming machine according to claim 3 is
In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The rate at which the effect information corresponding to the shortened variation time is included in the effect mode storage means varies depending on the set value.

According to the inventions of claims 1 to 3, the set value can be determined by the appearance degree of the shortened variation time (shortened game effect). That is, since the pachinko hall employee usually sets the probability setting means before the start of the pachinko hall, the player plays the game while predicting the set value set for the game machine. ..

On the other hand, in the inventions of claims 1 to 3, the set value can be determined through the appearance degree of the shortened variable time (shortened game effect) as the game progresses with the gaming machine. In particular, by giving the fluctuation shortening instruction to the fluctuation shortening instruction means many times, it becomes easier to estimate the set value. Then, the more the game for the gaming machine is continued, the easier it is to estimate the set value, so that the operation of the gaming machine can be improved. According to the third aspect of the present invention, the content rate of the shortenable game effect (effect pattern) is changed by the difference in the probability set value.

The gaming machine according to claim 4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The case where the result of the hit / fail determination is wrong is characterized in that the shortened variation time is set with a higher probability than the case where the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit.

According to the invention of claim 4, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit (big hit), it is confirmed and displayed that the result is a hit at the end even if a long fluctuation time (effect time) is set. Therefore, it is easy to maintain the entertainment interest. On the other hand, if a long fluctuation time (directing time) is frequently set even though the result of the pass / fail judgment is wrong, there is a possibility that the game will be disgusted and the game interest will be reduced. Therefore, it becomes easy to maintain the game entertainment by increasing the possibility that the fluctuation time (directing time) is shortened when the result of the hit / fail determination is wrong.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a game effect that matches the needs of the player without complicating the control.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board of a pachinko machine It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a chart which shows the relationship between a set value and a jackpot probability. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of abbreviated button operation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the start opening prize confirmation process. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a reserved storage area, and (b) and (c) are explanatory diagrams showing a look-ahead process. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern determination process for a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern determination process for a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern determination process for deviation. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern determination process for deviation. It is a chart which shows the fluctuation pattern table for a big hit. It is a chart which shows the variation pattern table for deviation. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the jackpot game processing. (A) is a flowchart of the staging determination process, and (b) is a flowchart of the staging symbol stop process. It is a chart which shows the relationship between a fluctuation pattern and an effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the set value, the shortening rate, and the advance notice appearance rate. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the shortening button operation process of Example 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the start opening winning confirmation processing of Example 2. FIG. (A) to (c) are charts showing the relationship between the fluctuation pattern, the effect pattern, and the set value in the third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the lending process in Example 4. FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing the operation activation process of the fourth embodiment, and (b) is a flowchart showing the operation invalidation process. (A) is a flowchart showing the operation guide display execution process of the fourth embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the operation guide display. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the shortening button operation process of Example 4. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect screen. It is a flowchart which shows the game end processing.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) Example 1
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53s are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 and the inner frame into which the plate glass 61 is fitted so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. Further, a firing handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 64 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is transferred to the game board 1. Fired at. Further, in the center of the upper plate 55, an effect button 32 and a jog dial 33 are provided.

Further, a variation shortening button 91 is provided at a position on the side of the effect button 32 on the upper plate 55. When it is detected that the fluctuation shortening button 91 is pressed, an operation signal is input to the main control board 80 (described later). The fluctuation shortening button 91 constitutes a specific example of the “variation shortening instruction means”, and pressing the fluctuation shortening button 91 constitutes a specific example of the “variation shortening instruction”. Here, the above-mentioned "variation shortening instruction means" is not limited to such a button type (variation shortening button 91). For example, it is a "variation shortening instruction means" configured by using a dial, a lever, a touch sensor, a touch panel, a non-contact type sensor (a sensor for detecting a human body, a voice detection sensor for detecting a player's voice, etc.). You may.

This pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is attached with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 85 for reading and writing prepaid cards, and on the right side of the upper plate 55, a ball lending button 25, a payment button 26, and a payment are made. A display device 24 is provided.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by the outer rail 2a and the inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted in the center thereof, and a normal symbol actuating gate 12 is installed on the left side of the game area 3 toward the center case 5. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol winning / failing lottery are extracted, and a winning / failing determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

Immediately below the center case 5, the first start opening 10 and the second start opening 11 where a big hit lottery with a variable display of a special symbol (also described as a special figure) is performed due to the entry of a game ball are up and down. They are arranged side by side. The pachinko machine 50 has a first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a first special symbol) that fluctuates when a ball enters the first starting port 10, and a second special symbol that fluctuates when a ball enters the second starting port 11. It is equipped with two types of special symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as the second special diagram). Further, the first starting port 10 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second starting opening 11 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in a normal symbol lottery. It is possible to enter the ball only when it is open.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 10, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as the first hold memory, and when the game ball enters the second starting port 11. , A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second hold storage.
The second starting port 11 configured as an ordinary electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time at the time of winning in the ordinary symbol lottery. Below the second starting opening 11, a big winning opening 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened at the time of a big hit game performed by a big hit lottery is arranged. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 13 are arranged in the lower left area of the game area.

In the lower right area of the game board 1, a 7-segment first special figure display device 7 and a second special figure display device 8, and a first special figure hold number display device 15 and four LEDs are included. 2. A special figure hold number display device 16, a normal symbol display device 9 composed of two LEDs, and a normal figure hold number display device 19 composed of four LEDs are installed. Here, the first special figure display device 7 and the second special figure display device 8 constitute a specific example of the special symbol display means.
Further, the LCD panel of the staging symbol display device 6 is arranged in the center of the center case 5 of the game board 1, and the first and second staging symbols are displayed on the screen of the LCD panel by changing the staging symbols. A design effect is performed to notify the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the special figure.

Further, a movable object (not shown) is provided in the center case 5, and an effect of operating the movable object is performed.
A large number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out opening is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51. Similar to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that it can be opened and closed by connecting the vertical positions of one side edge (on the right side when facing FIG. 3) to the hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51. A game ball flow passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. ..
With this configuration, when a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are discharged from the payout device, pass through the flow passage, and reach the upper plate 55. It will be paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out the game ball (rental ball) in response to the operation of the lending button.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

Further, an external connection terminal board 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and signals indicating a game state and a game result are sent to a hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal board 78.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. It should be noted that this block diagram does not simply describe a so-called relay board or power supply board that relays signals. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Further, the launch control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 or the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW10a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 10, a second starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 11, and a normal symbol operation. Normal symbol operation SW12a that detects the game ball that has entered the gate 12, the first count SW14a for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, and the general winning that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 13. A detection signal from the port SW13a or the like is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83.

Further, the main control device 80 includes a first special figure display device 7, a second special figure display device 8, a first special figure hold number display device 15, and a second, which are connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 42. It controls the display of the special figure hold number display device 16, the normal symbol display device 9, and the normal figure hold number display device 19.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 11 by controlling the general electric accessory solenoid 12b.
The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal board 46 and sent to the hall computer 87.

Further, the above-mentioned fluctuation shortening button 91 is connected to the main control device 80, and the main control device 80 "reduces fluctuation" to the fluctuation shortening button 91 based on receiving an operation signal from the fluctuation shortening button 91. It is possible to detect that the "instruction" has been given (the fluctuation reduction button 91 has been operated).

Further, a setting switch 92 for setting a jackpot probability in a hit / fail determination regarding a special symbol is connected to the main control device 80. The setting switch 92 is provided on the back side of the game board 2, and the setting switch 92 can be operated when the inner frame is opened. That is, the player cannot operate the setting switch 92, and the clerk of the pachinko parlor or the like can operate the setting switch 92. As an example, the setting switch 92 may be configured as a DIP switch or the like.

Further, the main control device 80 is provided with a backup power supply for the RAM, and the contents of the RAM are held by the backup power supply even when the power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 50. A RAM clear switch 93 that clears the contents of the RAM is connected to the main control device 80.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81. The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 21 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In the present embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW22 for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, a configuration is also conceivable in which the detection signal of the payout SW 22 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and the prize balls are counted by both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

In the payout control device 81, signals from the glass frame open SW17, the inner frame open SW18, the ball out SW20, the payout SW22, and the full SW23 are input, and the full SW23 gives a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 due to the ball out SW20, the payout motor 21 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW23 and the out-of-ball SW20 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 21 due to the fact that the signal is no longer output. To resume.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 21 by communicating with the CR unit 85 via the CR unit terminal plate 56, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW22, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal board 56 is also connected to the settlement display device 24 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the settlement display device 24 has a ball lending button 25 for requesting the lending of game balls and a ball lending button 25 for requesting settlement. The settlement button 26 is provided.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 46, and also launch control. A launch stop signal is transmitted to the device 84.

Although the game ball is paid out in the present embodiment, an enclosed type structure may be used in which the prize ball generated in response to a prize or the like is stored without being paid out. The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 29 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. Here, in the present embodiment, "the launching device 84 is arranged below the outside of the game area 3, is launched from the lower side to the upper side, reaches the upper part of the game area 3 through the taxiway, and flows down the game area 3. An example of a downward-launching pachinko machine 1 is an upward-launching pachinko machine in which a launching device 84 is arranged above the outside of the game area 3 and a game ball is launched from above the game area 3 toward the game area 3. The present invention can also be suitably applied to "machine 1".

In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 is input with a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW27.

The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is the launch stop switch signal when the player presses the launch stop SW27. It is output with. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them into data for effect display control, movable object control, sound control, and lamp control, and displays the effect. Control commands and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and other data are distributed to each control portion (functional unit as a voice control device and a lamp control device) included in the production symbol control device 82.

Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives a signal from the specific notification area SW106a for detecting that the ball has entered the specific notification area 106. Further, the functional unit as a voice control device controls the voice output from the speaker 30 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and lamps 31 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

Here, the various LEDs, the lamp 31, and the speaker 30 together with the above-mentioned effect symbol display device 6 and the "movable object provided in the center case 5" constitute a specific example of the effect means.

Further, the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33, the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. ..

Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the staging symbol control device 82. The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as a variable display of the effect symbol (design effect).

The sub-integrated control device 83 includes a timekeeping circuit 110 that outputs information such as year, month, day, and time. The timekeeping circuit 110 is provided with a backup power supply, and if the correct date and time are set in the timekeeping circuit 110, the timekeeping is substantially correct regardless of whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 is supplied with power.

By the way, in this pachinko machine 50, by operating the setting switch 92, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol (hereinafter, also simply referred to as the big hit probability) is set in n steps (n is an integer of 2 or more). It can be set with. That is, in the ROM or the like of the main control device 80, n types of hit / fail determination tables corresponding to the set values 1 to n are stored. More specifically, n types of normal tables and n types of probabilistic tables are provided. Then, the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is performed using the hit / miss determination table corresponding to the set value designated by the setting switch 92, whereby a big hit is generated with a big hit probability according to the set value.

Here, the value of n may be 3 or more, and in this embodiment, n = 6. Further, in this embodiment, the larger the value of n is, the lower the jackpot probability is, but the larger the value of n is, the higher the jackpot probability may be. Hereinafter, the stage of the jackpot probability designated by the setting switch 92 will be referred to as “probability setting (set value 1 to set value 6)”.

Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine 50 is supplied while the RAM clear switch 93 is operated, the RAM of the main control device 80 is initialized (hereinafter, RAM clear) and designated by the setting switch 92. The probability setting made is read out. Hereinafter, changing the probability setting by operating the RAM clear switch 93 and the setting switch 92 will be referred to as setting change.

As described above, the pachinko machine 50 has a probability setting function, and by setting the set value to any of the set values 1 to 6, the jackpot probability can be adjusted and the ball ejection rate can be adjusted. There is. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the probability of being determined as a big hit (big hit probability) in the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is set to "setting 1 is 1" at the time of low probability (game state in which the big hit probability is low). / 250 ”,“ Setting 2 is 1/260 ”,“ Setting 3 is 1/270 ”,“ Setting 4 is 1/280 ”,“ Setting 5 is 1/290 ”,“ Setting 6 is 1/300 ” .. That is, the higher the set value, the lower the probability that a big hit will occur. However, as described above, the higher the set value, the lower the probability that a big hit may occur.
Further, at the time of probability change (a game state in which the jackpot probability is high), any set value is set to 1/30. As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is constant regardless of the set value, but even at the time of probability change, even if the jackpot probability is changed according to the set value as in the case of low probability. good. The probability variation inrush rate is constant (65%) at any set value.

Next, the main routine executed by the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a 2 ms cycle.
In S10, it is determined whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt. In the case of an affirmative determination (S10: YES), the process shifts to S20, and in the case of a negative determination (S10: NO), S15. Move the process to.

In S15, initial settings such as CPU and I / O are performed, and processing is transferred to S80. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main control device 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the jackpot determination random number (S25), updates the jackpot symbol determination random number (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

Here, the reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 229 integers from "0" to "228", and is incremented by +1 for each process, and when the maximum value is exceeded, the initial value is used. Return to a certain "0". The number of values to be won when the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated in the normal probability state is 21, and the values are "0" to "20". The number is 5, the values are "0" to "4", the number of winning values in the high probability state is 6, and the values are "0" to "5".
Further, the random number update process (S45) for determining the fluctuation pattern is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers of "0" to "1020", and is incremented by +1 for each process, and when the maximum value is exceeded, the initial value is used. Return to a certain "0".

Following the update of the random number for determining the variation pattern (S45), the shortening button operation process (S48) for detecting the operation performed on the shortening button 91 is performed. Further, a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), a winning / failing determination process for performing a big hit lottery due to a winning at the starting opening (S55), and winning in the big hit lottery. At that time, the jackpot game process (S60) for performing the jackpot game that gives the player a predetermined game value is performed. In addition, the normal symbol lottery or the like is performed due to the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 12 of the game ball (S65), and the normal electric accessory (second starting port 11) is opened to perform the normal symbol lottery. A general game process for playing a game (S67), a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraudulent activity (S70), data and commands transmitted to a sub-integrated control device 83, etc., and various types to a hall computer 87, etc. Each output process (S75) for transmitting information is performed. Further, in S80, the initial value random number is repeatedly updated until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

Next, the shortened button operation process will be described with reference to FIG. 7. When this abbreviated button operation process is activated, it is determined whether or not the abbreviated button 91 has been subjected to the abbreviated instruction operation (S100), and if affirmative determination is made (S100; YES), the first operation flag and the second operation flag are displayed. It is determined whether or not the value is "1" (whether or not the first operation flag and the second operation flag are set) (S114).

Here, in the present embodiment, as flags (information) indicating that the shortening button 91 has been operated for shortening instruction, the first operation flag corresponding to the first starting port 10 and the second starting port 12 corresponding to the second starting port 12 are used. It has two operation flags.
That is, the first operation flag is a flag (information) indicating whether or not the shortening instruction operation has been performed on the shortening button 91. Then, the value of the first operation flag is set to "1" when the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91, and the value of the first operation flag is set to "1" when the shortening instruction operation is not performed on the shortening button 91. It is set to "0". Further, when the value of the first operation flag is "1", when the game ball enters the first starting port 10, the value of the first operation flag is set to "0", but the game is played in the second starting port 11. Even if the ball enters, the value of the first operation flag remains "1".

Similarly, the second operation flag is also a flag (information) indicating whether or not the shortening instruction operation has been performed on the shortening button 91. Then, the value of the second operation flag is set to "1" when the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91, and the value of the second operation flag is set when the shortening instruction operation is not performed on the shortening button 91. It is set to "0". Further, when the value of the second operation flag is "1", when the game ball enters the second starting port 11, the value of the second operation flag is set to "0", but the game is played in the first starting port 10. Even if the ball enters, the value of the second operation flag remains "1".

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S114 (S114; YES), the shortening button operation process is terminated as it is.
That is, as shown below, in this embodiment, the values of the first operation flag and the second operation flag are always set to "1" each time the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91, but both of them have already been performed. If the value of the flag is "1", the shortening button operation process is terminated as it is. That is, even if an extra operation is performed on the abbreviated button 91, it is ignored. It should be noted that it is not possible to set two types of operation flags each time the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91, but a configuration in which one type of operation flag can be set is described in Example 2 described later. explain.

When it is determined in the process of S114 that the values of the first operation flag and the second operation flag are not "1"(S114; NO), the values of the first operation flag and the second operation flag are "0". Whether or not it is determined (S118).
That is, in this embodiment, when the shortening instruction operation is performed, all the operation histories (both operation flags) of the shortening button 91 are deleted, and some operation histories (one operation flag) are deleted. It is handled differently depending on whether it is not done or not, as follows.

That is, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S118 (S118; YES), the value of the first operation flag and the second operation flag is set to "1", and the shortening button operation process is terminated (S124). On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S118 (S118; NO), it is determined whether or not only the value of the first operation flag is "0" (S128), and if an affirmative determination is made, it is determined. (S128; YES) Since the value of the second operation flag is "1", after setting the value of the first operation flag to "1" (S134), the shortening button operation process is terminated. Further, when a negative determination is made in the process of S128 (S128; NO), since the value of the first operation flag is "1", after setting the value of the second operation flag to "1" (S138), The abbreviated button operation process ends. That is, when the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91, if one of the two operation flags is released (value is "0"), the released flag is set (value is "1"). To be).

Next, the process when the shortening button operation 91 is not subjected to the shortening instruction operation in the process of S100 (S100; NO) will be described. That is, when a negative determination is made in the process of S100 (S100; NO), it is determined whether or not the operation history cancellation condition is satisfied (S104). Then, if a negative determination is made in the processing of S104 (S104; NO), the shortening button operation processing is terminated as it is. Here, the following conditions can be exemplified as the cancellation conditions. For example, (1) a shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91, but a game ball has not entered the starting ports 11 and 12 for a certain period of time (for example, 10 minutes) (that is, no game is being played). In the case of the state), the cancellation condition may be satisfied. For example, a player playing a game with the pachinko machine 50 has performed a shortening instruction operation on the shortening button 91, but the operation history is automatically canceled in consideration of a case where the next player does not want to shorten the fluctuation. I'm supposed to do it. Further, when (2) a release button (a button for canceling the operation history, refer to the button indicated by the reference numeral 94 shown by the broken line in FIG. 1) is provided in addition to the shortened button operation 91, "operation" is provided. "Performing an operation to cancel the history" is set as a cancellation condition, and (3) an operation different from the normal operation mode such as (3) the operation mode of the shortened button operation 91 is a release mode (striking the shortened button operation 91 repeatedly, long pressing, etc.). It is also possible to set the cancellation condition to be operated in the mode).

When it is determined in the process of S104 that the cancellation condition is satisfied (S104; YES), whether or not the operation flag is set (at least one of the first operation flag and the second operation flag is "1". Whether or not) is determined, and if a negative determination is made, the shortening button operation process is terminated as it is. If it is set (when the value is "1"), the set operation flag is released (the value is set to "0"), and the shortening button operation process ends (S110). That is, when the values of both the first operation flag and the second operation flag are determined to be "1" in the processing of S108, the value of both operation flags is set to "0" and the value of one of the operation flags is "0". If it is "1", the operation flag value of one of them is set to "0".

Next, the start winning confirmation process of detecting the winning of the first and second starting ports 10 and 11 and performing the hold storage and the like according to the winning will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

When the start winning confirmation process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 10 (whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball) (S150). Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S150; YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved storages already stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (S152). ..
Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S150, the first extraction information (various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number) is extracted and stored as the first hold storage in the storage area corresponding to the number of hold storages of the main control device 80. (S156, S158). However, in the first extraction information stored in the storage area, "whether or not the game ball is acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 10 with the shortening instruction operation performed on the shortening button 91". Information about "is associated. If a negative determination is made in the processing of S150 or the processing of S152, the process proceeds to the processing of S170.

In this embodiment, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S152, it is determined whether or not the value of the first operation flag is "1" (S154). That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 10 in a state where the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91 (S154). Then, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S154, the first extraction information (various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number) is extracted, and the reserved storage number of the main control device 80 is used as the extraction information associated with the first operation information. 1 is added to the first hold storage counter indicating the number of first hold storages (S156). Here, examples of the first extraction information include a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a big hit symbol, a random number for reaching, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, a random number for shortening a lottery, and the like. A specific example of "random numbers acquired due to the entry of a game ball" is constructed.
Then, when the processing of S156 is performed, the value of the first operation flag is set to "0" (S162), and then the first holding number indicating command indicating the value of the first holding storage counter added in the processing of S156 is sub-integrated. It is transmitted to the control device 83 (S168).

If a negative determination is made in the process of S154, the first extraction information is extracted, and the first operation information is stored as the extraction information to which the first operation information is not associated in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages of the main control device 80. 1 Add 1 to the first hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages (S156). Then, a first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in the process of S158 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S168).

When the process of S168 is performed or the negative determination of S150 or S152 is passed, the process proceeds to the process of S170 or less. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second start port 11 (whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball) (S170). Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S170; YES), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved storages already stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (S172). ..
Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S170, the second extraction information is extracted and stored as the second reserved storage in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages of the main control device 80 (S176, S178). That is, in the second extraction information stored in the storage area, "whether or not the game ball is acquired by winning a prize in the second starting port 11 with the shortening instruction operation performed on the shortening button 91". Information about "is associated.

In this embodiment, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S172, it is determined whether or not the value of the second operation flag is "1" (S174). That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 11 in a state where the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91 (S174). Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S174, the second extraction information is extracted and stored as the extraction information associated with the second operation information in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages of the main control device 80. 1 is added to the second hold storage counter indicating the number of second hold storage (S176). Here, as the second extraction information, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a big hit symbol, a random number for reaching determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, a random number for shortening lottery, and the like can be mentioned. A specific example of "random numbers acquired due to the entry of a game ball" is constructed.
When the processing of S176 is performed, the value of the second operation flag is set to "0" (S182), and then the sub-integrated control unit issues the first holding number indicating command indicating the value of the second holding storage counter added in the processing of S176. It is transmitted to 83 (S188), and the winning confirmation process is completed.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S174, the second extraction information is extracted, and the second operation information is stored as the extraction information to which the second operation information is not associated in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number of the main control device 80. 2 Add 1 to the second hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storage (S178). Then, a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in the process of S178 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S188), and the winning confirmation process is terminated. If a negative determination is made in the processing of S170 or S172, the winning confirmation processing is terminated.

Here, the storage area to be the target of the extracted information in the processing of S156, S158, S176, and S178 will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 9A.
That is, the main control device 80 includes a storage means (RAM 80a), and the storage means (RAM 80a) includes storage areas a0 to a3 for storing the first reserved storage and storage areas b0 to b3 for storing the second reserved storage. To prepare for.
In the storage areas a0 to a3, the first extraction information (first hold storage) to be extracted (acquired) due to the fact that the game ball wins the first start opening 10 (hereinafter, the first start prize is generated). Is stored in the shift memory method. In FIG. 9A, the first extraction information (first hold storage) is stored in the storage areas a0 to a2 at the higher level (the order of processing is higher) according to the order of the first start winning, and the lowest level (first hold storage) is stored. The state in which the storage area a3 in the lower processing order) is a free area is schematically shown. Then, when the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started in this state, the first extraction information (first reserved storage) stored in the storage area a0 is erased, and the storage areas (a1 to a2) lower than the storage area a0 are erased. ), The first extraction information (first hold storage) is shifted to a higher storage area (a1 to a0, a2 to a1).
Further, in the storage areas b0 to b3, the second extraction information (second hold) to be extracted (acquired) due to the fact that the game ball wins the second start opening 11 (hereinafter, the second start prize is generated). Storage) is stored by the shift memory method.

In this embodiment, the first extraction information (first hold storage) and the second extraction information (second hold storage) include information indicating whether or not the shortening button 91 has been operated during extraction (acquisition). Is associated with. Then, in FIG. 9, the circle mark (extraction information stored in the storage areas a0, a1, b0, b1) indicates the extraction information acquired in the state where the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91, and the cross mark (cross mark). The extraction information stored in the storage area a2) indicates the extraction information acquired in a state where the shortening instruction operation is not performed on the shortening button 91. The information related to the operation history of the shortening button 91 is referred to when determining the fluctuation pattern (processing of S228 and S270 described later).

Next, the winning / failing determination process in which the jackpot lottery is performed by the jackpot determination random number related to the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 13. This process is executed from the main routine. First, with respect to FIG. 10, in S200, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S200: YES), this processing is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S200: NO), the processing is shifted to S202.

In S202, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is in progress. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S202: YES), the process shifts to S338 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination (S202: NO), the process shifts to S204.
In S204, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S204: YES), the process is transferred to S344 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination (S204: NO), the process is transferred to S206 in FIG.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 11, in S206, the main control device 80 determines whether or not there is a second reserved storage, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S206: YES), the process shifts to S208, and in the case of a negative determination (S206: NO) shifts the process to S210.

In S208, the main control device 80 decrements the number of second reserved storages, selects the oldest second reserved storages, and shifts processing to S216. In S210, the main control device 80 determines the presence / absence of the first hold storage, shifts the process to S212 in the case of an affirmative determination (S210: YES), and shifts the process to S212 in the case of a negative determination (S210: NO). Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S214), and then this process is terminated.

Here, the standby command is a command indicating that the special symbol (special symbol) has not changed and the pachinko machine 50 is in the standby state. In this way, the standby state is a state of waiting for a player who has not played a game by the player, and a state in which operation flags (first operation flag, second operation flag) are set (value is set to "1"). When the state) continues for a certain period of time (for example, when it continues for 10 minutes), the operation flag release condition is satisfied, and the operation flags (first operation flag, second operation flag) are released (value is set to "0"). (See the process of S110 in FIG. 7).

Further, in this embodiment, when neither the first reserved storage nor the second reserved storage is "zero", the second reserved storage is preferentially processed (although the variable display in FIG. 2 is preferentially changed. ), The first reserved storage may be preferentially processed, or the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage may be processed in the order of storage.

In S212, the main control device 80 decrements the number of first reserved storages, selects the oldest first reserved storages, and shifts processing to S216. In S216, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S216; YES), the process shifts to S218, and in the case of a negative determination (S216; YES). S216; NO) shifts the process to S220.

In S218, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to win in the jackpot lottery based on the random number for jackpot determination related to the selected hold storage and the hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the probability variation state. Digest pending memory. Then, the process shifts to S222.
On the other hand, in S220, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to win in the jackpot lottery based on the random number for jackpot determination related to the selected hold storage and the hit / fail determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the probability change state is not obtained. Determine and digest the reserved memory. Then, the process shifts to S222.

In S222, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the player has won the big hit lottery, shifts the process to S224 in the case of an affirmative determination (S222; YES), and S270 in the case of a negative determination (S222: NO). Move the process to.
In S224, the main control device 80 determines the winning symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory. Then, the process shifts to S228. In the process of S228, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digested hold storage, and shifts the process to S320.

In S320, the main control device 80 sets the number of rounds of the big hit game and whether or not the probability change state or the time saving state is reached after the big hit game, and shifts the processing to S332. On the other hand, in S270, which shifts to the case where a negative judgment is obtained in S222 (that is, shifts to the case of losing in the big hit lottery), the main control device 80 determines the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory. The fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined based on the random number or the like, and the process is transferred to S330. In addition, according to the fluctuation time of this special symbol, the mode of the symbol effect (whether it is a reach or a normal deviation (a symbol effect that deviates without reaching)) is determined. The details of the processing of S228 and S270 will be described later.

When the processing of S270 is performed, the process shifts to the processing of S330, and the main control device 80 has the remaining number of big hit lottery that can be executed during the probability change state (probability change number) and the remaining number of big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving state. The counter indicating (number of time reductions) is updated, and the process is transferred to S332.

In S332, the main control device 80 transmits a hold number command indicating the number of the first hold storage and the second hold storage after the big hit lottery to the sub-integrated control device 83. In addition, a variation start command for starting the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested hold memory and indicating the variation time of the special symbol to the sub-integrated control device 83 (in other words, indicating the variation time of the staging symbol). By sending (also called a variable command), the design effect is started. Further, a symbol specification command for designating the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (in the case of a big hit, the effect symbol corresponding to the hit symbol determined in S320 is specified) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. , End this process.

In other words, the symbol designation command indicates the result of the big hit lottery, and in the case of a big hit, the type of big hit (whether it involves a transition to a probable change state or a time saving state, how many rounds of big hit games are played). It should be added that it is a command indicating whether it will be performed.

Here, the processing of S228 and S270 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 18. Here, the processing of S228 and S270 constitutes a specific example of the processing performed by the CPU mounted on the main control device 80 as the fluctuation time setting means, and is set (determined) by the processing of S228 or S270 according to the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation time is specified (set).
First, the fluctuation pattern determination process for the jackpot of S228 will be described.
In this embodiment, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit (S222; YES), the reach is uniformly performed. At that time, the mode of reach to be executed is normal reach (execution time; 21 to 30 seconds), long reach (execution time; 40 to 60 seconds) or super reach (execution time;) using a random number for reach determination. It is determined to be 61 seconds to 120 seconds). Here, the long reach is a reach that takes a long time to execute as compared with the normal reach, and the super reach (SP reach) is a reach that takes a long time to execute as compared with the long reach.

Then, when the big hit is confirmed and displayed, the mode of the reach to be executed is determined by using the reach determination random number extracted in "Processing of S156, S158, S176 or S178".
When the reach determination random number is determined to be a value that normally generates reach (S230; YES), it is the extraction information (first extraction information or second extraction information) extracted in "processing of S156, S158, S176 or S178". , Hereinafter, it is determined whether or not the start winning prize extraction information) is the extraction information associated with the operation information (first operation information or second operation information) (S232). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S232 (S232; YES), a shortened lottery process is performed (S234). Then, when winning in the shortened lottery process (S236; YES), the fluctuation pattern is determined using the shortened fluctuation pattern table for normal reach and the fluctuation pattern random number (S240).

Further, in the case of a negative determination in the processing of S232 (S232; NO) and the case of losing in the shortened lottery processing (S236; NO), a non-shortened fluctuation pattern table for normal reach and a fluctuation pattern random number are used. The fluctuation pattern is determined (S238).
In the following description, the non-shortened variation pattern table refers to a variation pattern table in which only the variation patterns that specify the non-shortened variation time are stored, and when this variation pattern table is referred to, the shortened variation time is referred to. There is no possibility that a variation pattern that identifies is selected.
On the other hand, the shortened fluctuation pattern table is a fluctuation pattern table in which a fluctuation pattern that specifies a shortened fluctuation time may be selected when referred to in the fluctuation pattern determination process. Then, the shortened fluctuation pattern table shown in the first embodiment is referred to when the shortened lottery is won, and only the fluctuation pattern that specifies the shortened fluctuation time is stored in this shortened fluctuation pattern table.

As shown in FIG. 18, the non-shortened variation pattern table for normal reach stores 15 variation patterns A1 to A15 associated with variation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”). Further, one variation pattern D1 is stored in the shortened variation pattern table for normal reach, and the variation pattern D1 is determined regardless of the value of the extracted variation pattern random number. The latter shortened variation pattern table stores a variation pattern D1 that specifies a variation time (10 seconds) shorter than any of the variation patterns A1 to A15 stored in the non-shortened variation pattern table. The shortened variation pattern table may store a plurality of variation patterns associated with the variation pattern random numbers. The same applies to other shortened fluctuation pattern tables (shortened fluctuation pattern table for super reach, shortened fluctuation pattern table for deviation), which will be described later.
Further, the probability of winning in the shortened lottery process of S234 is set to 10%. That is, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the normal reach is performed, if the fluctuation shortening instruction is given to the shortening button 91, the shortening fluctuation pattern table is referred to at a rate of 10%, and the fluctuation time is shortened ( The fluctuation time is shortened compared to when the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table is referenced).

Even when the reach determination random number is determined to be a value that causes long reach (S230; NO, S246; YES), it is determined whether or not the start winning prize extraction information is the extraction information associated with the operation information. (S248). Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S248 (S248; YES), a shortened lottery process is performed (S250). Then, when winning in the shortened lottery process (S252; YES), the fluctuation pattern is determined using the shortened fluctuation pattern table for long reach and the fluctuation pattern random number (S254).
Further, in the case of a negative determination in the processing of S248 (S248; NO) and the case of losing in the shortened lottery processing (S252; NO), a non-shortened fluctuation pattern table for long reach and a fluctuation pattern random number are used. The fluctuation pattern is determined (S256).

Here, as shown in FIG. 18, the non-shortened variation pattern table for long reach stores 10 variation patterns A16 to A25 associated with the variation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”). ing. Further, one variation pattern D2 is stored in the shortened variation pattern table for long reach, and the variation pattern D2 is determined regardless of the value of the extracted variation pattern random number. The latter shortened variation pattern table stores a variation pattern D2 that specifies a variation time (15 seconds) shorter than any of the variation patterns A16 to A25 stored in the non-shortened variation pattern table.
Further, the probability of winning in the shortened lottery process of S250 is 5%. That is, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the long reach is performed, if the fluctuation shortening instruction is given to the shortening button 91, the shortening fluctuation pattern table is referred to at a rate of 5%, and the fluctuation time is shortened ( It is shortened compared to when the shortened variation pattern table is referenced).

Even when the reach determination random number is determined to be a value that causes spar reach (S230; NO, S246; NO), as shown in FIG. 15, the start winning prize extraction information is associated with the operation information. It is determined whether or not it is (S260). Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S260 (S260; YES), a shortened lottery process is performed (S262). Then, when winning in the shortened lottery process (S264; YES), the fluctuation pattern is determined using the shortened fluctuation pattern table for spar reach and the fluctuation pattern random number (S266).
Further, in the case of a negative determination in the processing of S260 (S260; NO) and the case of losing in the shortened lottery processing (S264; NO), a non-shortened fluctuation pattern table for spar reach and a fluctuation pattern random number are used. The fluctuation pattern is determined (S268).

Here, as shown in FIG. 18, in the non-shortened variation pattern table for spar reach, five variation patterns A26 to A30 associated with the variation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”) are stored. ing. Further, one variation pattern D3 is stored in the shortened variation pattern table for super reach, and the variation pattern D3 is determined regardless of the value of the extracted variation pattern random number. The latter shortened variation pattern table stores a variation pattern D3 that specifies a variation time (25 seconds) shorter than any of the variation patterns A26 to A30 stored in the non-shortened variation pattern table.
Further, the probability of winning in the shortened lottery process of S262 is 2%. That is, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the super reach is performed, if the fluctuation shortening instruction is given to the shortening button 91, the shortening fluctuation pattern table is referred to at a rate of 2%, and the fluctuation time is shortened ( It is shortened compared to when the shortened variation pattern table is referenced).

Next, the variation pattern determination process for the out-of-order hit of S270 will be described.
In this embodiment, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a deviation (S222; NO), the normal deviation variation without reach and the reach variation with reach are performed in the variation of the special symbol. That is, in this embodiment, whether or not the reach can be executed and the reach mode when the reach is performed are determined by using the reach determination random number.
Then, when it is determined that the reach is not performed by using the reach determination random number, the deviation variation (execution time; 5 seconds to 20 seconds) is normally executed. Further, when it is determined to perform reach using the reach determination random number, the mode of reach to be executed using the reach determination random number is also determined. That is, it is determined whether to perform normal reach (execution time; 21 seconds to 30 seconds), long reach (execution time; 40 seconds to 60 seconds), or super reach (execution time; 61 seconds to 120 seconds).

As shown in FIG. 16, when it is determined that the reach determination random number is a value that does not reach (S272; YES), it is determined whether or not the start winning prize extraction information is the extraction information associated with the operation information. Judgment (S274). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S274 (S274; YES), a shortened lottery process is performed (S276). Then, when winning in the shortened lottery process (S278; YES), the fluctuation pattern is determined using the shortened fluctuation pattern table for normal deviation and the fluctuation pattern random number (S282).
Further, in the case of a negative determination in the processing of S274 (S274; NO) and the case of losing in the shortened lottery processing (S278; NO), a non-shortening fluctuation pattern table for normal deviation and a fluctuation pattern random number are used. The fluctuation pattern is determined (S280).

Here, as shown in FIG. 19, 20 fluctuation patterns B1 to B20 associated with fluctuation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”) are stored in the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table for normal deviation. ing. In addition, a shortened fluctuation pattern table for normal deviation is not set. Further, since the probability of winning in the shortened lottery process of S274 is 0%, the result of the winning / failing determination is wrong, and even if the shortening button 91 is instructed to shorten the fluctuation when the reach is not performed, the fluctuation is changed. Time is not reduced. However, it is also possible to set a shortened fluctuation pattern table for normal deviation and shorten the fluctuation time as compared with the case where the shortened fluctuation pattern table is referred to.

When it is determined by the reach determination random number as a value that normally generates reach (S284; YES), it is determined whether or not the start winning prize extraction information is the extraction information associated with the operation information (S286). If affirmative determination is made (S286; YES), a shortened lottery process is performed (S288). Then, when winning in the shortened lottery process (S290; YES), the fluctuation pattern is determined using the shortened fluctuation pattern table for normal reach and the fluctuation pattern random number (S292).
Further, when the extraction information is not associated with the operation information in the processing of S286 (S286; NO) and when the information is lost in the shortened lottery processing (S290; NO), a non-shortening variation pattern table for normal reach is used. Fluctuation pattern A fluctuation pattern is determined using a random number (S294).

Here, as shown in FIG. 19, 15 variation patterns B21 to B35 associated with variation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”) are stored in the non-shortened variation pattern table for normal reach. ing. Further, one variation pattern E1 is stored in the shortened variation pattern table for normal reach, and the variation pattern E1 is determined regardless of the value of the extracted variation pattern random number.
The probability of winning in the shortened lottery process of S288 is 50%. That is, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong and the normal reach is performed, if the fluctuation shortening instruction is given to the shortening button 91, the shortening fluctuation pattern table is referred to at a rate of 50%, and the fluctuation time is shortened to 10 seconds. (Shortened compared to when the non-shortened variation pattern table is referenced).

Even when the reach determination random number is determined to be a value that causes long reach (S272; NO, S284; NO, S296; YES), as shown in FIG. 17, the start winning prize extraction information is associated with the operation information. It is determined whether or not the information is extracted information (S298). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S298 (S298; YES), a shortened lottery process is performed (S300). Then, when winning in the shortened lottery process (S302; YES), the fluctuation pattern is determined using the shortened fluctuation pattern table for long reach and the fluctuation pattern random number (S306).
Further, in the case of a negative determination in the processing of S298 (S298; NO) and the case of losing in the shortened lottery processing (S302; NO), a non-shortened fluctuation pattern table for long reach and a fluctuation pattern random number are used. To determine the variation pattern (S304).

Here, as shown in FIG. 19, the non-shortened variation pattern table for long reach stores 10 variation patterns B36 to B45 associated with variation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”). ing. Further, one variation pattern E2 is stored in the shortened variation pattern table for long reach, and the variation pattern E2 is determined regardless of the value of the extracted variation pattern random number. The latter shortened variation pattern table stores a variation pattern E2 that specifies a variation time (15 seconds) shorter than any of the variation patterns B36 to B45 stored in the non-shortened variation pattern table.
The probability of winning in the shortened lottery process of S300 is 30%. That is, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the long reach is performed, if the fluctuation shortening instruction is given to the shortening button 91, the shortening fluctuation pattern table is referred to at a rate of 30%, and the fluctuation time is shortened ( It is shortened compared to when the non-shortened variation pattern table is referenced).

Even when the reach determination random number is determined to be a value that causes spar reach (S272; NO, S284; NO, S296; NO), whether or not the start winning extraction information is the extraction information associated with the operation information. Is determined (S308). Then, when an affirmative judgment is made in the processing of S308 (S308; YES), a shortened lottery process is performed (S310), and when a winner is won in the shortened lottery process (S312; YES), a shortened variation pattern table for spar reach and a shortened variation pattern table are displayed. Fluctuation pattern A fluctuation pattern is determined using a random number (S314).
Further, in the case of a negative determination in the processing of S308 (S308; NO) and the case of losing in the shortened lottery processing (S312; NO), a non-shortened fluctuation pattern table for spar reach and a fluctuation pattern random number are used. The fluctuation pattern is determined (S316).

Here, as shown in FIG. 19, five variation patterns B46 to B50 associated with variation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”) are stored in the non-shortened variation pattern table for spar reach. ing. Further, one variation pattern E3 is stored in the shortened variation pattern table for super reach, and the variation pattern E3 is determined regardless of the value of the extracted variation pattern random number. The latter shortened variation pattern table stores a variation pattern E3 that specifies a variation time (25 seconds) shorter than any of the variation patterns B46 to B50 stored in the non-shortened variation pattern table. That is, when the result of the pass / fail judgment is wrong and the super reach is performed, if the fluctuation shortening instruction is given to the shortening button 91, the shortening fluctuation pattern table is referred to at a rate of 20%, and the fluctuation time is shortened ( It is shortened compared to when the shortened variation pattern table is referenced).

In this embodiment, whether or not reach is generated and the reach mode when reach is generated are determined by the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern table to be referred to is selected. Then, the variation pattern was determined using the result of the hit / fail determination, the selected variation pattern table, and the variation pattern random number extracted in "Processing of S156, S158, S176 or S178". Is not limited to this. For example, whether or not reach is generated is determined by a random number for reach determination, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit variation pattern table and the variation pattern random number extracted at the start winning, and the result is determined. When the result of the determination is out of order, the variation pattern may be determined by using the variation pattern table for normal deviation or the variation pattern table for reach loss and the variation pattern random number extracted at the time of starting winning.

In this case, the fluctuation pattern table for big hits is associated with the fluctuation pattern random number (random number value of 0 to 1020), and the fluctuation pattern for normal reach (20 fluctuation patterns) and the fluctuation for long reach. A pattern (15 variation patterns) and a variation pattern for super reach (5 variation patterns) may be stored.
In addition, the fluctuation pattern table for normal deviation stores fluctuation patterns (20 fluctuation patterns) for normal deviation that are associated with fluctuation pattern random numbers (random numbers from 0 to 1020) and do not involve reach. In the variation pattern table for out-of-reach, the variation pattern random numbers (random numbers from 0 to 1020) are associated with the variation patterns for normal reach (20 variation patterns) and the variations for long reach. It may be assumed that the pattern (15 variation patterns) and the variation pattern for super reach (5 variation patterns) are stored.

In the processing of S234, S250, S276, and S288, the shortened lottery is performed using the shortened lottery random numbers acquired at the time of the start winning, but unlike this embodiment, the shortened lottery random numbers are shortened when determining the variation pattern. It may be acquired when operating a button or the like.
In addition, when the game state includes a normal fluctuation state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is a normal fluctuation time and a time reduction state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the normal fluctuation time, each of them is provided. A non-shortening variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state and a shortened variation pattern table may be provided. Further, as the number of reservations increases, the fluctuation time of the special symbol may be shortened.

Subsequently, returning to FIG. 12, further explaining, in the process of S338 that shifts to the change display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the change time of the special figure has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S338: YES), the process shifts to S340, and if the determination is negative (S338: NO), the present process ends.

In the process of S340, the variable display of the special symbol is terminated, the confirmed symbol of the special symbol is displayed, and the symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to confirm the effect symbol is transmitted, and this process is terminated. do.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 13, in S344, which shifts to the final display of the special map, it is determined whether or not the duration of the final display of the special map has expired. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S344: YES), the process shifts to S346, and in the case of a negative determination (S344: NO), the present process ends.

In the process of S346, the confirmation display of the special figure is terminated, and the process is transferred to S348. In the process of S348, the main control device 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one at the time of a big hit, and if it is affirmative (S348: YES), the process shifts to S350 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S348: NO), the process shifts to S366.

In the process of S350, the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is referred to, and if the probability change flag is 1, the probability change flag is cleared (S352), and then the process shifts to S354.

In the processing of S354, the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is referred to is referred to, and when the time saving flag is 1, the time saving flag is cleared (S356), and then the processing is transferred to S358.

Then, by sequentially executing the condition device operation start process (S358), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S360), and the big hit start effect process (S362), a command indicating the mode of the big hit game and the start of the big hit game are executed. The jackpot game is started by transmitting a command instructing the above to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the present process is ended.

On the other hand, in the process of S366, which shifts to the case where a negative determination is obtained in the process of S348, the probability change flag is referred to, and if the flag is 1, it can be executed during the probability change state (S366: YES). Refer to the remaining number of jackpot lottery (probability variation number) (S368). Then, when the remaining number of times is 0 (S368: YES), the probability change flag is cleared (S370), and the process shifts to S372.

In the process of S372, the time saving flag is referred to, and when the flag is 1, the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the time saving state (time saving number) is referred to (S374). Then, when the remaining number of times is 0 (S374: YES), the time saving flag is cleared (S376), and the process shifts to S380.

In S380, a state specification command transmission process for transmitting a state specification command for notifying the current gaming state is executed for the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game process for controlling the progress of the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 20 to 22. This process is executed from the main routine.

In S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S400: YES), the process shifts to S405, and in the case of a negative determination (S400: NO), the present process ends.

In S405, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S405: YES), the process shifts to S450 in FIG. 21 and in the case of a negative determination (S405: NO). , S410.

In S410, it is determined whether or not it is in the interval of each round in the big hit game, and if it is an affirmative determination (S410: YES), the process shifts to S470 in FIG. 21 and if it is a negative determination (S410: NO). Shifts the process to S415.

In S415, it is determined whether or not the end of the jackpot game is being produced, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S415: YES), the process shifts to S500 in FIG. 22, and in the case of a negative determination (S415: NO), The process is transferred to S420.

In S420, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S420: YES), the process shifts to S425, and in the case of a negative determination (S420: NO), this process is performed. To finish.
In S425, a large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 14 is executed, and this process is terminated. Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 21, in S450, which shifts to the opening of the large winning opening 14, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls winning in the large winning opening 14 is 10. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S450: YES), the process is transferred to S460, and in the case of a negative determination (S450: NO), the process is transferred to S455.

In S455, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S455: YES), the process shifts to S460, and in the case of a negative determination (S455). : NO) ends this process.

In S460, the main control device 80 executes the large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 14, and shifts the process to S465. In S465, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot interval process for setting an interval for each round of the jackpot game, and ends this process.

On the other hand, in S470 which shifts to the interval of each round, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed, and in the case of affirmative judgment (S470: YES), the process shifts to S475 and in the case of negative judgment. (S470: NO) ends this process.

In S475, it is determined whether or not it is the final round of the jackpot game, and if it is affirmative (S475: YES), the process shifts to S480, and if it is negative (S475: NO), the process shifts to S485. ..

In S480, the jackpot end effect process for producing the effect when the jackpot game is terminated is executed, and the present process is terminated. On the other hand, in S485, the main control device 80 executes a large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 14, and ends this process.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 22, in S500 which shifts to the end effect of the jackpot game, it is determined whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of affirmative determination (S500: YES), the process shifts to S505. , In the case of a negative determination (S500: NO), this process is terminated.

In the following S505 and S510, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process shifts to S515. In S515, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probable change state after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: YES), the number of big hit lottery that can be executed during the probable change state (probability change number). (S520), set the probability change flag (S525), and shift the process to S530.

In S530, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time saving state after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S530: YES), the number of big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving state (time saving number) is set and (S535). ), Set the time saving flag (S540), and shift the process to S545.

In S545 and S550, the main control device 80 transmits a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a state designation command for notifying the game state after the jackpot game ends. Executes the status specification command transmission process and ends this process.

The sub-integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 controls the effect symbol control device 82 in response to a command from the main control device 80, and the effect symbol display device 6 performs various effects. This point will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b). Then, the effect determination process shown in FIG. 23 (a) and the effect symbol stop process of FIG. 23 (b) are periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.

As shown in FIG. 23 (a), the sub-integrated control device 83 is activated when it receives the fluctuation start command (see the process of S332 in FIG. 11) (S800; YES). Here, the fluctuation start command (variation command) is a command transmitted by the main control device 80 in the hit / fail determination process as described above, and when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, it is a hit in the process of S334. A symbol specification command that specifies a symbol is also sent. Then, the main control device 80 is based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol stored on hold in the processing of S156, S158, S176 or S178, and the winning symbol (the symbol displayed to be stopped when the jackpot lottery is won, S340 in FIG. 12). See process). Then, this hit symbol is designated by the symbol designation command, and is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a symbol designation command.

Then, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the variation start command, it determines the effect pattern (effect mode) (S805), "starts the effect based on the effect pattern (starts the variation of the effect symbol) (S810), and produces the effect. The determination process ends. Here, when the variation start command is received, a random number for distribution is extracted. In the process of S805, the content (type) of the variation start command received in the process of S800 is extracted. The effect pattern (effect mode) is determined according to the random number for distribution. That is, the execution time of the symbol variation display, the effect content to appear (whether or not reach is generated, the type of reach to be generated, and the occurrence of notice). (Presence / absence of, type of notice to be generated, etc.) ”can be determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the symbol confirmation command (see S340 in FIG. 12) from the main control device 80 (S850; YES), the sub-integrated control device 83 confirms and displays the effect symbol. , Ends the staging symbol stop process.

Here, FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the non-shortened variation pattern table and the corresponding staging pattern. Further, FIG. 24B is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the shortened variation pattern table and the corresponding staging pattern.
In FIG. 24, the relationship between the shortened or non-shortened variable pattern table for spar reach and the staging pattern table for spar reach will be described, but other variable patterns and staging patterns ( "Shortened or non-shortened variable pattern table for off, normal off, long reach", "Shortened or non-shortened variable pattern table for big hit, normal reach, short reach, super reach" The same applies to).

As shown in FIGS. 24A and 19, the non-shortened variation pattern table for out-of-spar reach stores five variation patterns B46 to 50 associated with the variation pattern random numbers, respectively. Further, the staging pattern table is provided in the ROM constituting the sub-integrated control device 83. A plurality of staging patterns are stored in the staging pattern table corresponding to each variation pattern. For example, when a plurality of effect patterns are provided corresponding to the variation pattern B46 and the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the variation start command (command for specifying the variation pattern), the effect is performed using the above-mentioned random number for distribution. The pattern is selected from the effect patterns G46a, G46b, G46c ... That is, the effect patterns G46a, G46b, G46c ... are all associated with random number values in a predetermined range (for example, the effect pattern G46b is associated with random number values "6 to 9"), and are sub-integrated. When the control device 83 receives the fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation pattern 46 and acquires a random number for distribution from any of "6 to 9", the effect pattern G46b is selected. Regarding this point, the same applies to the other fluctuation patterns B45 and B47 to 50 stored in the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table for the outlier spar reach, and the distribution is acquired when the fluctuation start command is received. One of the effect patterns is selected using the random number of.
The staging pattern table constitutes a specific example of the staging mode storage means, and the CPU of the sub-integrated control device 83 performs the process of selecting the staging pattern from the staging pattern table using random numbers for distribution. , A specific example of the process to be executed as the effect information selection means is configured.

As shown in FIG. 24B, one variation pattern E3 is stored in the shortened variation pattern table for spar reach, and the variation pattern E3 is stored regardless of the value of the extracted variation pattern random number. Will be decided. Then, the fluctuation time specified by the shortened fluctuation pattern E3 specifies a fluctuation time (25 seconds) shorter than any of the fluctuation patterns B46 to B50 stored in the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table.
Further, a plurality of effect patterns are provided corresponding to the variation pattern E3, and when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the variation start command, the effect pattern is set to the effect patterns J31 and J32 by using the above-mentioned random numbers for distribution. , J33 ... Select from. Then, in any of the effect patterns, the execution time of the effect is equal to the variation time specified by the variation pattern E3 having a corresponding relationship. However, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are stored in the shortened fluctuation pattern table for the spar reach, and a plurality of staging patterns may be provided corresponding to the individual fluctuation patterns.

Here, the effect pattern G46b shown in FIG. 24A and the effect pattern J33 shown in FIG. 24B are effect patterns for executing a hit notice (hit suggestion effect) during the change of the effect symbol. In addition, notices will also be given to the directing pattern table for normal reach for big hits or misses, the directing pattern table for long reach for big hits or misses, and the directing pattern table for super reach for big hits. A production pattern for executing a hit suggestion production notification) is included. However, in any case, the effect pattern table corresponding to the non-shortened variation pattern table executes the hit notice (hit suggestion effect) than the effect pattern table corresponding to the shortened variation pattern table. Many staging patterns are included.

By the way, in this embodiment, when the numerical value indicating the set value for setting the jackpot probability rises, an effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as "notice effect pattern") for executing a hit advance notice (hit suggestion effect), for example, an effect pattern G46b or the like is used. The range of random numbers associated with (see) is widened (for example, setting 1 is "6-9", setting 2 is "6-10", setting 3 is "6-11", etc.). Therefore, the higher the numerical value indicating the set value, the higher the probability that the warning effect pattern will be selected. This point will be further described later.

Then, when the effect pattern (effect mode) is selected, a game effect (variable display of the effect symbol executed by the effect symbol display device 6, effect operation of a movable object, vocalization mode of the speaker 30, and electricity of the LED / lamp 31). The decoration mode, etc.) is set. Further, when the advance notice effect pattern is selected, a hit advance notice (hit suggestion effect) is performed during the game effect.

This notice may be a notice effect that suggests the result of the game effect or a look-ahead effect in the game effect (the game effect) that is about to start after receiving the fluctuation start command. .. That is, as shown in FIGS. 9 (b) and 9 (c), the process of S156 or S158 and the process related to the look-ahead determination (S163, S164) are executed during S168, the process of S176 or S178, and the process of S188. By executing the process related to the look-ahead determination (S183, S184) in the meantime, the advance notice effect based on the look-ahead determination can be performed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26, a game effect executed based on the determined effect pattern will be described. The effect symbol A1 executed by the effect symbol display device 6 is composed of a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, and the variation display and the confirmation display are synchronized with the variation display and the confirmation display of the special symbol. Do it. Then, the effect symbol A1 is stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. Here, FIG. 25 shows a game effect executed according to the effect pattern G50b corresponding to the non-shortened variation pattern, and FIG. 26 shows a game effect executed according to the effect pattern J31 corresponding to the shortened variation pattern.

FIG. 25A shows a state in which only the left symbol is stopped and displayed after a certain period of time has elapsed after the variable display of the effect symbol A1 is started. Further, FIG. 25B shows that the variable display progresses from the state in which only the left symbol is stopped and displayed, the right symbol is stopped at the same numerical symbol as the left symbol, and the reach state is reached. Further, FIG. 25 (c) shows that the warning character A3 appears below the changing middle symbol.

25 (d) and 25 (e) show the development effect A4 starting from the reach state. At this time, the effect symbol A1 is displayed small in the upper left of the screen. Then, when the execution time of the game effect elapses, as shown in FIG. 25 (f), the middle symbol is stopped, and the result of the game effect (result of the variable display of the special symbol) is confirmed and displayed.
The game effect executed according to the effect pattern G50b is executed for 100 seconds.

FIG. 26 (a) shows a state in which only the left symbol is stopped and displayed after a certain period of time has elapsed after the variable display of the effect symbol A1 is started, and FIG. 26 (b) shows that the right symbol is also the left symbol. It stops at the same number symbol and indicates that it has reached the reach state. Then, FIG. 26 (c) shows a state in which the screen is white out A5, and FIG. 26 (d) shows that the white out A5 is completed and the result of the game effect (result of the variable display of the special symbol) is confirmed and displayed. Shows the state.
The game effect executed according to the effect pattern J31 is executed for 25 seconds.

According to the above pachinko machine 50, before the variation display of the special symbol is started, the normal variation time and the shortened variation time are selected as the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation shortening instruction given in advance. Can be selected. That is, since the fluctuation time is not changed after the fluctuation starts, the control is not complicated. For example, after the start of fluctuation, if it is operated within a predetermined period, it will be shortened, and if it is operated outside a predetermined period, it will not be shortened (if it is not operated within a predetermined period, it will not be shortened), time management of operation timing. This is because it is necessary to do.
Also, in the game production performed along with the variable display of the special symbol, the player's request "I want to enjoy the game production over a long period of time" and "The result of the success / failure judgment by shortening the game production time". It is possible to satisfy the player's request, "I want to know." Moreover, in order to execute this selective game production, it is sufficient to select the information prepared in advance (the production pattern corresponding to the normal fluctuation time, the production pattern corresponding to the shortened fluctuation time), and thus the production. The control of is not complicated either.

In addition, there are only some cases in the progress of the game in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened or the execution time of the game effect is shortened. Therefore, by providing a case in which the execution time of the game effect is shortened, the influence on the game progress (operation of the game machine) can be reduced. That is, when the shortened lottery is won, in order to shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the execution time of the game effect, by providing the shortening button 91, the game progress (operating time of the gaming machine) can be greatly affected. do not have.

Further, in the embodiment, the variation shortening is performed only for the variation display of the special symbol executed based on the random number acquired after the variation shortening instruction is given to the shortening button 91. That is, in order to shorten the fluctuation time by limiting to the fluctuation display of the special symbol executed based on the start prize generated after the fluctuation shortening instruction is given to the shortening button 91, it is objectively possible to shorten the fluctuation time. Can be determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, there is a probability setting means for setting the probability of being determined as a big hit in the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol. Then, the probability that the "variation pattern for specifying the shortened variation time" is selected is different based on the set value set by the probability setting means. That is, as shown in FIG. 27, among the jackpot determination probabilities, the low probability jackpot probability has the numerical values indicating the set values of "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". As it gets bigger, it gets lower. Then, in the pachinko machine 50, the larger the numerical value indicating this set value, the higher the degree of appearance of the “variation pattern for specifying the shortened variation time (shortened game effect)”. For this reason, the player can play the game while predicting the set value set in the pachinko machine 50 through the appearance rate of the "variation pattern that specifies the shortened variation time (shortened game effect)". can. In particular, in the pachinko machine 50, the set value can be more easily estimated by giving the shortening button 91 a variation shortening instruction many times. In other words, the more the game is continued by the pachinko machine 50, the easier it is to estimate the set value, so that the operation of the pachinko machine 50 can be improved.

Further, in the pachinko machine 50, the appearance rate of the hit suggestion effect (big hit notice effect) is changed according to the probability that the "variation pattern for specifying the shortened variation time (shortened game effect)" is selected. There is. In other words, the higher the probability that the "variation pattern that specifies the shortened fluctuation time (shortened game effect)" is selected, the lower the appearance rate of the hit suggestion effect (hit notice effect), and the "shortened variation type". The smaller the probability that the "variable pattern that specifies the time (shortened game effect)" is selected, the higher the appearance rate of the hit suggestion effect (big hit notice effect).
That is, the higher the probability that the shortened fluctuation pattern is selected, the lower the appearance rate of the hit suggestion effect, but the higher the probability that the fluctuation time of the special symbol becomes shorter, so that the feeling of frustration can be eliminated.
Further, the lower the probability that the shortened variation pattern is selected, the longer the variation time of the special symbol tends to be, but the higher the appearance rate of the hit suggestion effect. Therefore, the effect can be enjoyed even if the fluctuation time is long, and the player's expectation for the game is not impaired.

Further, in the pachinko machine 50, the probability that the shortened variation pattern is selected is higher when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is wrong than when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a big hit. ing. Therefore, even if the shortening button 91 is operated, the fluctuation time tends to be long, and if long reach or super reach is likely to occur, there is a high probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a fluctuation (hit fluctuation) that is a big hit. Can be suggested. On the other hand, in the case of fluctuations in which the result of the pass / fail judgment is out of order (out-of-order fluctuation), there are many opportunities to shorten the fluctuation time, so that the feeling of frustration can be eliminated.

(2) Example 2
Next, the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the first embodiment described above, every time the variation display of the special symbol is started, the operation history in which the variation shortening instruction is given to the shortening button 91 is confirmed, and after the confirmation, the operation history is deleted. That is, there is a possibility that the "variation pattern for specifying the shortened fluctuation time" is selected on the premise that the shortening button 91 is operated in advance for the fluctuation display of one special symbol. ..
On the other hand, in the second embodiment, once the shortening button 91 is subjected to the shortening instruction operation, the "variation pattern for specifying the shortened fluctuation time" is displayed in the plurality of fluctuation displays started thereafter. It differs from Example 1 in that it creates the possibility of being selected. Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the content of the shortened button operation process and the content of the start winning confirmation process are different from those of the first embodiment.
First, the shortened button operation process of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 28. When the shortening button processing of the second embodiment is activated, it is determined whether or not the shortening instruction operation has been performed on the shortening button 91 (S100), and if affirmative determination is made (S100; YES), the value of the operation flag is "1". (S115). Here, in the second embodiment, only the operation flag is provided as a flag (information) indicating that the shortening instruction operation has been performed on the shortening button 91. The value of this operation flag is set to "1" when the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91, and the cumulative number of game balls that have entered the first starting port 10 or the second starting port 11 is a predetermined number (implemented). In Example 2, when the number of balls is 5), the value of the operation flag is set to "0".

If a negative determination is made in the processing of S115 (S115; NO), the shortening button operation processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if affirmative determination is made (S115; YES), the value of the operation counter is initialized (set to 0). That is, when the operation flag is set (when the value is "1") and the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91, the value of the operation counter is initialized (S135). Here, the operation counter is a counter that counts the cumulative number of game balls that have entered the first start port 10 or the second start port 11 after the operation flag is set, and the count value of the operation counter is the upper limit. When the number is reached, the operation flag is canceled (set to "0"). Further, when the operation flag is set (when the value is "1") and the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91, the value of the operation counter is initialized when the value of the operation flag is "1". However, it indicates that the count value of the operation counter is initialized (starting from 0) when the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91.

On the other hand, when the shortening instruction operation to the shortening button 91 cannot be confirmed in the processing of S100 (S100; NO), it is determined whether or not the operation history cancellation condition is satisfied (S104). Then, if a negative determination is made in the processing of S104 (S104; NO), the shortening button operation processing is terminated as it is. Here, the significance of the cancellation condition is the same as that of the first embodiment.

If it is determined in the process of S104 that the release condition is satisfied (S104; YES), it is determined whether or not the operation flag is set (S109), and if it is determined to be negative, the shortened button operation process is terminated as it is. do. If it is set (when the value is "1"), the set operation flag is released (the value is set to "0"), and the shortening button operation process is terminated (S111).

Next, the winning confirmation process of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 29. Here, FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram (a part of the flowchart) showing the difference from the winning confirmation process of FIG.

In the start winning confirmation process of the second embodiment, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S152, the process proceeds to the process of S155, and it is determined whether or not the value of the operation flag is "1" (S155). That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 10 in a state where the shortening instruction operation is performed on the shortening button 91 (S155). Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S155 (S155; YES), the process of S156 is executed, and if a negative determination is made in the process of S155 (S155; NO), the process of S158 is executed.

Then, when the process of S156 is executed, the process shifts to the process of S159, and the value of the operation counter P is incremented by "1" (S159). After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation counter P has reached the upper limit (S160), and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to S168. Further, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S159 (S159; YES), the value of the operation flag is set to "0" (S163), and then the process proceeds to the process of S168. Although not shown, in the winning confirmation process of the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation flag is "1" in the process of S174 of FIG. Then, when the process corresponding to S176 in FIG. 8 is performed, the value of the operation counter P is incremented by "1". After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation counter P has reached the upper limit, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to S188. Further, when it is determined that the value of the operation counter P has reached the upper limit, the value of the operation flag is set to "0", and then the process proceeds to the process corresponding to the process of S188 in FIG.

According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. It is very convenient because it is effective to shorten the variation shortening instruction over a plurality of start winnings by performing only one operation on the shortening button 91.

(3) Example 3
Next, the pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment. In the pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment, the content of the variation pattern determination process and the content of the variation pattern table are different as follows. Hereinafter, the features of the pachinko machine 50 of Example 3 will be described with reference to FIG. 30 and the like. Here, FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern table for detachment / spar reach.

The variation pattern determination process of the third embodiment is different from the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment in that it is executed without performing the shortened lottery process.
First, the fluctuation pattern determination process for the jackpot of the third embodiment will be described. In FIG. 14, when the reach determination random number is determined to be a value that normally generates reach (S230; YES), the process proceeds to the process of S232, and when the affirmative decision is made in the process of S232, the process proceeds to the process of S240 as it is. do. Further, if a negative determination is made in the process of S232, the process proceeds to the process of S238.

Further, when the reach determination random number is determined to be a value that causes long reach (S230; NO, S246; YES), the process proceeds to S248, and when affirmative determination is made (S248; YES), the process of S254 is performed. Transition. Further, when a negative determination is made in the process of S248 (S248; NO), the process proceeds to the process of S256.
When it is determined that the reach determination random number is a value that causes spar reach (S230; NO, S246; NO), the process proceeds to S260 in FIG. Then, when an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S260 (S260; YES), the process proceeds to the processing of S266 as it is, and when a negative determination is made in the processing of S260 (S260; NO), the process proceeds to the processing of S268.
That is, in the variation pattern determination process for the jackpot of the third embodiment, even if the operation history of the shortening button 91 is confirmed (S232; YES, S248; YES, S260; YES), the shortened lottery process (S234, S250, S262). ) Is not done.

Also in the variation pattern determination process for hitting out of S270, if it is determined in FIG. 16 that the reach is not performed using the reach determination random number (S272; YES), the process proceeds to S274. Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S274 (S274; YES), the process proceeds to the process of S282 as it is, and if a negative determination is made in the process of S274 (S274; NO), the process proceeds to the process of S280.
Further, when it is determined that the normal reach is performed using the reach determination random number (S276; NO, S284; YES), the process proceeds to S286. Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S286 (S286; YES), the process proceeds to the process of S292 as it is, and if a negative determination is made in the process of S286 (S286; NO), the process proceeds to the process of S294.

When it is determined in FIG. 17 that the long reach is to be performed using the reach determination random number (S276; NO, S284; NO, S296; YES), the process proceeds to S298. Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S298 (S298; YES), the process proceeds to the process of S306 as it is, and if a negative determination is made in the process of S298 (S298; NO), the process proceeds to the process of S304.
Further, when it is determined that the super reach is performed using the reach determination random number (S276; NO, S284; NO, S296; NO), the process proceeds to S308. Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S308 (S308; YES), the process proceeds to the process of S314 as it is, and if a negative determination is made in the process of S308 (S308; NO), the process proceeds to the process of S316.
That is, even in the variation pattern determination process for the deviation of the third embodiment, even if the operation history of the shortening button 91 is confirmed (S274; YES, S286; YES, S298; YES, S308; YES,), the shortened lottery process ( S276, S288, S300, S310) is not performed.

Further, in Example 3, the content of the fluctuation pattern is different from that of Example 1 in the following points. Of the fluctuation pattern tables for big hits in Example 3, the fluctuation pattern table for normal reach stores 30 patterns of fluctuation patterns associated with the fluctuation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”), and has a long reach. In the fluctuation pattern table for, 20 fluctuation patterns associated with the fluctuation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”) are stored. Further, the fluctuation pattern table for super reach stores 10 fluctuation patterns associated with the fluctuation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”).

Further, among the variation pattern tables for deviation in Example 3, 40 patterns of variation patterns associated with the variation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”) are stored in the variation pattern table for normal deviation, and are usually used. The variation pattern table for reach stores 30 patterns of variation patterns associated with variation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”). Further, 20 patterns of fluctuation patterns associated with fluctuation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”) are stored in the fluctuation pattern table for long reach, and fluctuation pattern random numbers (“0”) are stored in the fluctuation pattern table for super reach. 10 patterns of fluctuation patterns associated with "0" to "1020") are stored.

Here, the significance of the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table is the same as that of the first embodiment, and when the fluctuation time is set with reference to the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table of the third embodiment, the shortening instruction operation is performed on the fluctuation shortening button 91. A non-shortened variable time is set regardless of whether it has been applied or not.
On the other hand, the shortened variation pattern table of Example 3 is a variation pattern table in which at least the variation patterns that specify the shortened variation time are stored, and the shortened variation pattern table of Example 3 is a non-shortened variation pattern table. A variation pattern that specifies the time and a variation pattern that specifies the shortened variation time are stored. When setting the fluctuation time with reference to this fluctuation pattern table, the fluctuation pattern that specifies the shortened fluctuation time is selected according to the value of the random number (variation pattern random number) acquired by the random number acquisition means, and the fluctuation pattern is selected. A variation pattern may be set to specify a non-shortened variation time.

Hereinafter, among the variation pattern tables for deviation, the variation pattern table for super reach will be described with reference to FIG. 30 (a).
That is, the result of the hit / fail determination is wrong, and as the variation pattern table for super reach, as shown in FIG. 30A, a non-shortening variation pattern table and a shortened variation pattern table are provided.
Of these, the non-shortened variation pattern table stores 10 variation patterns B46 to B55 (however, the variation patterns B48 and the like are not shown) that specify the variation time as a time between 61 and 120 seconds. .. On the other hand, in the shortened variation pattern table, 10 variation patterns B46, E47, B48 to B54, E55 (however, variation pattern B48, etc.) associated with the variation pattern random numbers (“0” to “1020”) are shown. Omitted) is stored.
That is, in the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table and the shortened fluctuation pattern table, eight same fluctuation patterns are stored and two different fluctuation patterns are stored. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns B47 and B55 stored in the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table and the fluctuation patterns E47 and E55 stored in the shortened fluctuation pattern table are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the same fluctuation pattern random number. However, the fluctuation time (26 seconds, 25 seconds) specified by the fluctuation patterns E47 and E54 is shorter than the fluctuation time (90 seconds, 120 seconds) specified by the fluctuation patterns B47 and B54. Here, among the fluctuation patterns corresponding to the same fluctuation pattern random number, the fluctuation pattern (E47, E55) that specifies a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern (B47, B55) stored in the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table is used. Yes, it is a fluctuation pattern that specifies "shortened fluctuation time".

Further, in both the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table and the shortened fluctuation pattern table, the range of the fluctuation pattern random numbers that specify the stored individual fluctuation patterns is equalized, so that the probability that each fluctuation pattern is selected is the same. Has been done. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern is selected using the shortened fluctuation pattern table, the rate of 20% (2/10) is based on the case where the fluctuation pattern is selected using the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table. A contraction variation pattern that specifies the "variation time" is selected.
Although not shown, the variation pattern table for normal reach among the variation pattern tables for deviation is also composed of a non-shortening variation pattern table and a shortened variation pattern table, and the former and the latter have 30 variation patterns. It is stored. The shortened variation pattern table stores 15 "variation patterns that specify the shortened variation time". Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern is selected using the shortened fluctuation pattern table, the "shortened fluctuation type fluctuation" is performed at a rate of 50% (15/30) based on the case where the fluctuation pattern is selected using the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table. "Variation pattern that specifies time" is selected.
Similarly, among the variation pattern tables for deviation, the variation pattern table for long reach is also composed of a non-shortened variation pattern table and a shortened variation pattern table, and 20 variation patterns are stored in the former and the latter. There is. The shortened variation pattern table stores six "variation patterns that specify the shortened variation time". Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern is selected using the shortened fluctuation pattern table, the "shortened fluctuation type fluctuation" is performed at a rate of 30% (6/20) based on the case where the fluctuation pattern is selected using the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table. "Variation pattern that specifies time" is selected.

Similarly, among the variation pattern tables for deviation, the variation pattern table for normal deviation is composed of a non-shortened variation pattern table and a shortened variation pattern table, and 40 variation patterns are stored in the former and the latter. There is. However, since the shortened fluctuation pattern table and the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table have the same contents, even if the fluctuation pattern is selected using the shortened fluctuation pattern table, the "variation pattern that specifies the non-shortened fluctuation time" is selected. That is, no matter whether the non-shortened fluctuation pattern table or the shortened fluctuation pattern table is referred to, the "variation pattern that specifies the shortened fluctuation time" is not selected.

Further, among the fluctuation pattern tables for big hits, the fluctuation pattern table for normal reach is composed of a non-shortened fluctuation pattern table and a shortened fluctuation pattern table, and 30 fluctuation patterns are stored in the former and the latter. .. The shortened variation pattern table stores six "variation patterns that specify the shortened variation time". Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern is selected using the shortened fluctuation pattern table, the "shortened fluctuation type fluctuation" is performed at a rate of 20% (6/30) based on the case where the fluctuation pattern is selected using the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table. "Variation pattern that specifies time" is selected.
Further, among the fluctuation pattern tables for big hits, the fluctuation pattern table for long reach is also composed of a non-shortened fluctuation pattern table and a shortened fluctuation pattern table, and 20 fluctuation patterns are stored in the former and the latter. .. The shortened variation pattern table stores three "variation patterns that specify the shortened variation time". Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern is selected using the shortened fluctuation pattern table, the "shortened fluctuation type fluctuation" is performed at a rate of 15% (3/20) based on the case where the fluctuation pattern is selected using the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table. "Variation pattern that specifies time" is selected.

Further, among the fluctuation pattern tables for big hits, the fluctuation pattern table for super reach is also composed of a non-shortened fluctuation pattern table and a shortened fluctuation pattern table, and 10 fluctuation patterns are stored in the former and the latter. .. Then, one "variation pattern for specifying the shortened variation time" is stored in the shortened variation pattern table. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern is selected using the shortened fluctuation pattern table, the "shortened fluctuation type fluctuation" is performed at a rate of 10% (1/10) based on the case where the fluctuation pattern is selected using the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table. "Variation pattern that specifies time" is selected.

Also in Example 3, since the “variation pattern that specifies the shortened fluctuation time” is selected at a predetermined ratio, the same effect as that of Example 1 can be obtained by Example 3.

Here, FIG. 30A shows the variation pattern table for super reach among the variation pattern tables for deviation, and the shortened variation pattern table used when the set value 1 is set. Further, FIG. 30B shows the variation pattern table for super reach among the variation pattern tables for deviation, and the shortened variation pattern table used when the set value 2 is set. Then, in the shortened fluctuation pattern table used in the case of the set value 2, the number of stored "variable patterns for specifying the shortened fluctuation time" is increased by one as compared with the shortened fluctuation pattern table used in the case of the set value 1. There is. Then, in FIG. 30 (c), the shortened variation pattern table used in the case of the set value 3 has a “variation pattern for specifying the shortened variation time” as compared with the shortened variation pattern table used in the case of the set value 1. The number of stores has increased by two. Although not shown, the number of stored "variation patterns that specify the shortened variation time" is increasing by one as the setting values 4, the setting value 5, and the setting value 6 increase.

The above points are the same for the fluctuation pattern table for normal reach and the fluctuation pattern table for long reach among the fluctuation pattern tables for deviation, and the shortened reduction type to be stored as the set value increases. The number of fluctuation patterns is increasing by one.
The same applies to the fluctuation pattern table for big hits, the fluctuation pattern table for normal reach, the fluctuation pattern table for long reach, and the fluctuation pattern table for super reach. The number of stored "variation patterns that specify the variation time of the type" is increasing by one.

Therefore, also in the third embodiment, as the numerical values indicating the set values increase to "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6", the "shortened variable time" is reduced. The degree of selection of "specific fluctuation pattern" is high. Therefore, the player can play the game while predicting the set value set in the pachinko machine 50 through the appearance rate of the “shortened variable time”. In particular, in the pachinko machine 50, the set value can be more easily estimated by giving the shortening button 91 a variable shortening instruction many times. In other words, the more the game is continued by the pachinko machine 50, the easier it is to estimate the set value, so that the operation of the pachinko machine 50 can be improved.
As described above, as the numerical value indicating the set value increases, a big hit may be more likely to occur with a low probability. In this case, as the set value increases, "a variation that specifies a shortened variation time" The number of "patterns" stored may be reduced.
Further, also in the third embodiment, the effect pattern corresponding to each fluctuation pattern is defined, and is selected by using the random number for distribution acquired when the fluctuation start command is received. Further, also in the third embodiment, as the numerical values indicating the set values increase to "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6", a notice (hit suggestion effect) is accompanied. The probability that the staging pattern will be selected is high.

(4) Example 4
Next, the pachinko machine 1 of the fourth embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment. The pachinko machine 1 of the fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the variation is shortened based on the operation of the shortening button 91 before the start of the game.

The pachinko machine 50 of each embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and the pachinko machine 50 is attached with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 85 for reading and writing a prepaid card. Further, on the right side of the upper plate 55, a ball lending button 25, a settlement button 26, and a settlement display device 24 are provided. Further, the CR unit 85 includes a card insertion slot into which an IC card can be inserted and removed, and a bill insertion slot into which bills can be inserted, and the credit balance (or credit balance) stored in the IC card inserted in the card insertion slot is provided. , The number of game balls that can be lent out within the credit balance) is updated according to the lending or returning of the game balls.

Further, the CR unit 85 performs a process of reading and writing information such as a credit balance and the number of balls held by the IC card to the IC card inserted into the card insertion slot. Then, the information read from the IC card is transmitted to the payout control device 81. As a result, the payout control device 81 appropriately updates and manages information such as the credit balance and the number of balls that can be lent out according to the progress of the game. Then, at the end of the game, the settled number of balls is transmitted from the payout control device 81 to the CR unit 85, and the information on the IC card is updated.

When the player operates the ball lending button 25, the credit balance is converted into the number of balls held according to the operation, and the number of balls held on the payout control device 81 side increases as the credit balance decreases. On the other hand, when the number of balls held is increased, the number of balls held is added to the number of balls held on the payout control device 81 side by operating the ball lending button 25. Then, in lending the number of balls held, a process of transferring a predetermined unit (for example, 125 pieces) from the number of balls held by the IC card to the payout control device 81 side is performed. In this way, the game can be played within the range of the number of balls held on the payout control device 81 side.

As described above, the pachinko machine 50 of the fourth embodiment is a so-called "enclosed gaming machine", but the pachinko machine 50 of the fourth embodiment can also be a "non-encapsulating gaming machine". Here, the "enclosed gaming machine" is provided with a ball circulation means for collecting the gaming balls that have entered the winning opening or the out opening and resupplying them to the launching means, and a predetermined number of balls enclosed inside the machine base. The "non-enclosed gaming machine" is a "pachinko machine that circulates the game balls of the above", and as shown in the first embodiment, the "non-enclosed game machine" is provided with a plate member such as an upper plate or a lower plate, and the prize ball is directed toward the plate member. It is a pachinko machine that is paid out.

In the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, a “rental process” is performed in which the game ball is lent out as a ball when the game is started. This lending process is periodically executed by the payout control device 81.
When this lending process is activated, the payout control device 81 determines whether or not the ball lending button 25 is operated, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S800; YES), the process shifts to S805 and a negative determination is obtained. If this is the case (S800; NO), this process is terminated.

In S805, the payout control device 81 specifies the loan amount corresponding to the operation of the ball lending button 25, and transmits the loan amount to the CR unit 85 (S805). On the other hand, the CR unit 85 that has received the loan amount reduces the loan amount from the balance indicated by the balance information stored in the IC card, updates the balance information, and information that the ball can be lent ( Information that ball lending is not possible when the balance is less than the lending amount (hereinafter referred to as "non-lending information") is transmitted to the payout control device 81 (hereinafter referred to as "lending available information"). Is transmitted to the payout control device 81.

The payout control device 81 executes the process of S810 following the process of S805. In the process of S810, the payout control device 81 determines whether or not the CR unit 85 has received the information (loanable / unpaid information) indicating that the ball can be lent, and if a positive determination is obtained, the payout control device 81 determines. (S810; YES), the process is shifted to S815, and if a negative determination is obtained (when non-lending information is received) (S810; NO), this process is terminated.

The payout control device 81 waits until it receives the ball holding information (information about the number of balls held) from the CR knit 85 in the subsequent processing of S815, and when it receives (S815; YES), the information about the number of balls held (ball rental). Information on the number) is added to the number of balls held by the payout control device 81, and the number of balls held is updated (S820). That is, the ball holding number information storage unit provided in the frame control device 81 is added and updated by the amount of the ball holding information received from the CR knit 85.

The payout control device 81 determines whether or not the in-game flag is released (set to “0”) following the process of S820 (S825). This in-game flag is a flag indicating that the game has started in the pachinko machine 50, is set (set to "1") during the game, and is released when the game is finished (when the game end process of FIG. 36 is executed). (Set to "0"). Specifically, when the player performs the first operation on the ball lending button 25 and is in a state where the ball lending is possible from the CR unit 85 (when affirmative judgment is made in the process of S810), the set is set. It is released when a counting switch (not shown) is operated (see FIG. 36). Then, when the in-game flag is released (S825; YES), after the in-game flag is set (S830), the game start command is transmitted to the main control device 80 to end the lending process. On the other hand, when the in-game flag is set (S825; NO), the lending process is terminated as it is.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, a counting switch for transferring the number of balls held on the payout control device 81 side to the CR unit 85 side is provided on the front surface of the front frame 52. Then, when the player operates the counting switch, the counting signal is input to the payout control device 81 and transmitted to the main control device 80 via the payout control device 81. Since this counting switch is operated at the end of the game, the end of the game is detected based on the reception of the counting signal by the main control device 80.

Next, the operation activation process will be described with reference to FIG. 32 (a). This operation activation process is a process for enabling the operation of the shortening button 91, and is periodically executed by the main control device 80.
When the operation activation process is activated, it is determined whether or not a game start command has been received from the payout control device 81 (S850). Then, if affirmative determination is made in the process of S850, after performing the process of setting the value of the operation enable flag to "1" (S855), an operation guidance display command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control base device 83 (S860). , Ends the operation activation process.
In this way, when the operation enable flag is set (when the value is set to "1"), the operation of the speed button 91 can be enabled, and the variation display time of the special symbol can be shortened. Generate sex.

Next, the operation invalidation process will be described with reference to FIG. 32 (b). This operation invalidation process is a process for invalidating the operation of the shortening button 91, and is periodically executed by the main control device 80.
When the operation invalidation process is activated, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation invalidation flag is "1" (S870). Then, if a negative determination is made in the process of S870 (S870; NO), the operation invalidation process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S870 (S870; YES), it is determined whether or not a game end command has been received from the payout control device 81 (S875). Then, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S875 (S875; YES), the value of the operation enable flag is set to "0" (S885), and then the operation invalidation process ends.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S875 (S875; NO), it is determined whether or not the invalidation cancellation condition is satisfied (S880), and if an affirmative determination is made (S880; YES). After setting the value of the operation activation flag to "0" (S885), the operation invalidation process is terminated. If a negative determination is made in the process of S880 (S880; YES), the operation invalidation process is terminated as it is.

In this way, when the operation enable flag is canceled (disabled) (when the value is set to "0"), the operation of the speed button 91 becomes invalid, and the special symbol is based on the operation of the speed button 91. The possibility that the variable display time of is shortened disappears. Here, the following conditions can be exemplified as the activation cancellation conditions. For example, (1) the shortening button 91 is operated, but the game ball has not entered the start ports 11 and 12 for a certain period of time (for example, 10 minutes) (that is, the game has not been played). In that case, the cancellation condition may be satisfied. Further, when (2) a release button (a button for canceling the operation history, for example, the button 94 shown by the broken line in FIG. 1) is provided in addition to the shortened button operation 91, "the operation for canceling the operation history is performed. It is possible to set "that" as a release condition, or (3) operate the shortened button operation 91 in a release mode (an operation mode different from the normal operation mode such as repeatedly hitting the shortened button operation 91 or pressing and holding it). It can also be a cancellation condition.

Next, the operation guide display execution process will be described with reference to FIG. 33. This operation guidance display execution process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.
As shown in FIG. 33A, when the operation guidance display execution process is activated, it is determined whether or not the operation guidance display command has been received from the main control device 80 (S1000). Then, if a negative determination is made in S1000, the operation guidance display execution process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in S1000, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the drive of the effect display control device 82 to display the effect symbol. The operation guidance display is executed using the display screen of No. 6 (S1005). Here, a specific example of the operation guidance display is shown in FIG. 33 (b). In this specific example, the display B3 for welcoming the visit to the pachinko hall and the display B2 for the character indicating the button are displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 6. With this display B2, the player will notice that the shortening button 91 can be operated.

Next, the shortened button operation process of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 34.
When the shortened button operation process of the fourth embodiment is activated, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation enable flag is "1" (S950), and if it is negatively determined (S950; NO), the shortened button operation process is performed. finish.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S950 (S950; YES), it is determined whether or not the shortening instruction operation has been performed on the shortening button 91 (S955). Then, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S955 (S955; YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the operation flag is set to "1" (S960). If the value of the operation flag is set to "1" and an affirmative determination is made (S960; YES), the shortening button operation process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the operation flag is set to "0"(S960; NO), after setting the value of the operation flag to "1", the output of the abbreviated display command is started (S970), and the abbreviated button is displayed. End the operation process.
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When it is determined in the process of S955 that the shortening instruction operation has not been performed on the shortening button 91 (S955), it is determined whether or not the canceling operation has been performed (S980). Here, the release operation is a process of canceling the shortening instruction already given so as not to shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Here, the release operation is, for example, (1) when a release button is provided in addition to the shortening button operation 91, the release button is operated, or (2) the operation mode of the shortening button operation 91 is a release mode. (Operation mode different from the normal operation mode such as repeatedly hitting or long-pressing the shortening button operation 91) or the like.

If it is determined that the release operation has not been performed in the process of S980 (S980; NO), the shorten button operation process is terminated as it is.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the release operation has been performed in the process of S980 (S980; YES), the process proceeds to the process of S985, and it is determined whether or not the value of the operation flag is "1" (S985). Then, when the value of the operation flag is "1"(S985; YES), after setting the value of the operation flag to "0" (S990), the output of the release display command is started (S995), and the shortening button is displayed. End the operation process.

Then, when the output of the abbreviated display command is started, the sub-integrated control device 83 changes the display content of the effect display device 6 as shown in FIGS. 35 (a) to 35 (c). That is, the "display B2 of the character indicating the button" shown in FIG. 35 (a) is changed to the "short" character character shown in FIGS. 35 (b) and 35 (c). Further, when the output of the release display command is started, the sub-integrated control device 83 changes the display content of the effect display device 6 as shown in FIGS. 35 (a), (d), and (e). That is, the "display B2 of the character indicating the button" shown in FIG. 35 (a) is changed to the character character "solution" in FIGS. 35 (d) and 35 (e).

Next, the game end processing performed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to FIG. 36.
Here, the end of the game is performed by the player operating a counting SW (not shown). When the game end process is activated, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a "counting signal (signal for ending the game)" has been received (S1200). Here, the "counting signal" indicates a specific example of the "signal for ending the game". Then, as described above, since the counting SW is connected to the payout control device 81, when the counting SW is operated, the operation signal (counting signal) is input to the payout control device 81. This operation signal (counting signal) is input to the main control device 80 via the payout control device 81.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S1200 (S1200; NO), the game end process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S1200 (S1200; YES), a standby processing is performed (S1210). In this standby process (S1210), the standby process is set to a predetermined time.

If there is a game ball flowing down the game board 2 with a lid, it is not possible to accurately calculate the number of balls held (the number of balls held on the payout control device 81 side), so it is sufficient to collect all the game balls. Wait for a predetermined time (S1205).
Then, in the standby process (S1205), after a sufficient time has elapsed for all the game balls to be collected, the payout control device 81 clears the information regarding the number of balls held by the payout control device 81 (S1210). ..

Following the process of S1210, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation flag is "1" (S1215), and if a negative determination is made (S1215; NO), the process proceeds to the process of S1230 as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made (S1215; YES), the operation flag value is set to "0" (S1220), and then the process proceeds to S1225.

Then, in the process of S1225, it is determined whether or not the value of the activation flag is "1" (S1225). If a negative determination is made in the processing of S1225 (S1225; NO), the game end processing is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S1225 (S1225; YES), the value of the operation activation flag is set to ". After setting "0" (S1200), the game end process is terminated.
The value of the in-game flag is set to "0" when the payout control device 81 receives the operation signal (counting signal).

The pachinko machine 1 of Example 4 can also obtain the same effects as those of Examples 1 to 3.

Although the examples of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the ranges shown in the above-mentioned examples and modifications, and various modifications can be exemplified within the scope of the present invention. ..

In the above-described embodiment, the so-called digital pachinko machine 50 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is a pachinko machine configured as a so-called honey-type, a mixer (1 type 2 type mixer), a V-chare machine, or the like. It can also be applied to machines.
Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be a so-called "enclosed gaming machine" or a "non-encapsulating gaming machine".

Further, the invention can be applied not only to a ball-type gaming machine but also to a spinning-type gaming machine (slot machine).
for example,
With multiple cylinders,
A plurality of stop switches corresponding to each of the rotating cylinders and stopping the rotating cylinders at a predetermined stop position based on an operation, and
The starting lever that starts the rotation of the rotating cylinder and
A winning determination means for determining whether or not a bonus is won, which is advantageous to the player, based on a random number value extracted due to the operation of the starting lever.
The rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped at the predetermined stop position based on the determination result by the winning determination means. Body control means and
An establishment determination means for determining whether or not the bonus is established based on the stop positions of all the rotations stopped by the rotation control means, and
The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with the above.

1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area, 6 ... Directional symbol display device, 7 ... 1st special figure display device, 8 ... 2nd special figure display device, 10 ... 1st start port, 10a ... 1st start port SW, 11 ... 2nd start port, 11a ... 2nd start port SW, 15 ... 1st special figure hold number display device, 16 ... 2nd special figure hold number display device, 50 ... pachinko, 91; fluctuation shortening button.

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Random number acquisition means to acquire random numbers due to the entry of a game ball into the starting port,
A random number storage means capable of storing the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means up to the maximum number, and a random number storage means.
A hit / fail determination executing means for executing a hit / fail judgment as to whether or not to execute a special game by sequentially referring to the random numbers stored in the random number storage means, and
When the applicability determination is executed, a special symbol display means for performing a definite display indicating the result of the applicability determination after executing the variation display of the special symbol for a predetermined variation time, and
A variable time setting means for setting the variable time each time the hit / fail determination is executed, and
A gaming machine comprising: an effect executing means for executing a game effect over a predetermined variation time in a predetermined effect means in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol.
A variation shortening instruction means for executing a variation shortening instruction for shortening the variation time by the operation of the player, and a variation shortening instruction means .
The probability setting means for setting the probability of being determined to be a hit in the hit / fail determination by the operation of a person who provides the game is provided.
If the variation shortening instruction is given to the variation shortening instruction means before the game is started or before the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the shortening condition is satisfied, the variation shortening instruction is not given by the variation time setting means. A shortened variation time shorter than the variation time set in the case is set, and the game effect is executed over the shortened variation time by the effect executing means .
A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of setting the shortened variable time differs based on the set value set by the probability setting means . When the fluctuation time setting means sets a constant non-shortening type fluctuation time regardless of whether or not the fluctuation shortening instruction is given to the fluctuation shortening instruction means, and when the fluctuation shortening instruction means is given the fluctuation shortening instruction. There are cases where the shortened fluctuation time is set based on the fact that
As the effect information for specifying the mode of the game effect, the effect information storing the effect information corresponding to the non-shortened variable time and the effect information corresponding to the shortened variable time, and the effect mode storage means for storing the effect information.
A staging information selection means for selecting game staging information to be used according to the fluctuating time set by the fluctuating time setting means from the staging information stored in the staging mode storage means.
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect executing means executes the game effect by the effect means based on the game effect information selected by the effect information selection means. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the rate at which the effect information including the effect information corresponding to the shortened variable time is included in the effect mode storage means differs depending on the set value. Any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the shortened variation time is set with a higher probability when the result of the hit / fail determination is incorrect than when the result of the pass / fail determination is a hit. The gaming machine described in item 1.

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