JP7146279B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, on the condition that a game ball enters a start hole (ball entrance), a big win determination is performed to determine whether or not a big win has occurred. When a big hit determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination. In the variable display of the special symbols, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed (see Patent Document 1).

Then, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, after the jackpot game is executed, a time-saving state (privilege game state) in which game balls are easier to enter than the normal game state (non-time-saving state) is entered into an openable start port. can be.

JP 2018-88993 A

However, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the enjoyment of games in gaming machines in which a game ball is more likely to enter an openable/closable starting port than in a normal game state.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Determination means for performing determination processing including determination of whether or not to execute a small winning game for opening a special winning hole into which a game ball can enter;
A small winning game execution means capable of executing the small winning game based on the result of the determination process;
a jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game ball that has won the special prize hole has passed through the specific area;
a game state control means capable of controlling a privilege game state in which a game ball can easily enter a variable ball entrance in which the ease of entry of a game ball can be changed;
In the small winning game,
A first small winning game in which the game ball can pass through the specific area;
A second small winning game in which the game ball cannot pass through the specific area or is more difficult to pass than the first small winning game,
The game state control means is
When executing the small winning game based on the result of the determination process in the privilege game state, the privilege game state is terminated,
When the first small winning game is executed, even if the game ball passes through the specific area in the first small winning game, even if the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the privilege game state is controllable and
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the second small winning game, the special game state is not controlled .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve amusement in a game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a schematic front view showing a second big winning device and the like provided in the gaming machine. 1. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 1, and is a figure which shows the display devices with which the game machine is equipped. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) It is a small winning symbol type determination table. (D) A reach determination table. It is a determination table of the jackpot symbol type and the small hit pattern type, and is a table for explaining the types of the jackpot and the small hit. (A) It is a normal symbol hit determination table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) An electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for non-time saving state. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state. It is a specific table of start winning commands. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors processing 1 (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing 2 (small winning game). It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing 2 (small winning game). 9 is a flowchart of distribution member control processing; 8 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a timing chart showing the opening pattern of the second large winning opening and the operation pattern of the distribution member according to the type of small winning. It is a figure explaining the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing a background image in the daytime background mode; (B) is a diagram showing a background image in the night background mode; (C) A diagram showing a background image in the last-chance background mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal fluctuation|variation in fluctuation|variation production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the battle reach (1 kind of SP reach in a time saving state) in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of production|presentation development after a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the reservation change notice which concerns on the special figure 2. FIG. It is a lottery table of pending change notice related to special figure 2. It is a determination table of the big hit design type and the small hit design type according to the second embodiment, and is a table for explaining the types of the big hit and the small hit. It is a figure explaining the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. (A) A normal symbol variation pattern determination table according to a modification. (B) An electric chew opening pattern determination table according to a modification. (A) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state A according to a modification. (B) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state B according to a modification. (C) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state C according to a modification. (A) It is a figure which shows the background image of the sky background mode set in time saving state B. FIG. (B) It is a figure which shows the background image of the space background mode set in the time saving state C. FIG. (C) It is a figure which shows the remaining number display of a special mode.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1 , the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted inside the game machine frame 50 . A front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 includes a handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 for storing game balls, and a hit ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated therein. In addition, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 (see the plan view within the dashed line in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player during effects that are executed as the game progresses. there is A frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for decoration are provided on the front frame 51 .

The game board 2 is surrounded by a rail member 4 and formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball shot by operating a handle 60 flows down. The game board 2 is provided with board lamps 5 (see FIG. 5) for decoration. The game area 3 is provided with a plurality of game pegs (not shown) for guiding game balls.

Further, near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7, which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the image display device 7, variable display of production patterns (decorative patterns) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special pattern and the second special pattern to be described later. There is a production pattern display area for performing. The performance symbol display area is composed of, for example, three display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". A left effect pattern 8L is displayed in the left display area, a medium effect pattern 8C is displayed in the middle display area, and a right effect pattern 8R is displayed in the right display area. Each of the performance symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 displays the first special symbol and the To clearly display the result of variable display of a second special pattern (that is, the result of a jackpot lottery).

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a loss, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a break (losing) such as "263". In addition, when a small win is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a predetermined small win appearing number (which can be set arbitrarily, and may be a double number or a loose number). This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 7 rather than by the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b. In addition, the positions of the display areas of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R may not be fixed. Further, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, depending on the result of each lottery, it is possible to arbitrarily change the combination of performance symbols to be stopped and displayed, and the performance symbols are stopped at special results including predetermined special symbols when winning a big win or a small win. You may make it display.

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

Also, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, depending on the number of storage of the first special figure suspension described later, the effect suspension 9A (holding icon 9A) is displayed, or according to the number of storage of the second special figure suspension described later. There is an effect suspension display area for displaying an effect suspension 9B (suspension icon 9B). By the display of the production suspension, the number of memories of the first special figure suspension displayed by the first special figure suspension display 43a described later and the second displayed by the second special figure suspension display 43b (see FIG. 3) It is possible to show the number of memories of special figure reservation to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decoration 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 . A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 . A warp section 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage section 11 from the exit. Further, on the upper part of the center decoration body 10, a decoration member 13 representing characters, figures, etc. is arranged.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a first start opening 20 (an example of a ball entry opening) that makes it easy for game balls to enter easily. The first start hole 20 is also called a first start prize hole, a fixed ball hole, or a first ball hole. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is a trigger for lottery (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.) of the first special symbol (special figure 1).

In addition, on the upper right side of the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second starting port 21 (an example of a ball entrance) is provided. The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening, a variable entrance, or a second entrance. Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is a trigger for lottery (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.) for the second special symbol (special figure 2).

The electric tube 22 has a movable member (entrance opening/closing member) 23 that can move back and forth, and opens and closes the second start opening 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . The movable member 23 is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in an open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter. In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when it is open, it is completely impossible to enter when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible.

In addition, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning means) provided with a first big winning port (other special winning port) 30 ) 31 is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member (another special prize opening opening/closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big prize prize opening 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is open (that is, when it is in an open state).

In addition, on the right side of the first big winning hole 30 in the game area 3, a second big winning device (second special variable winning device, special winning means) provided with a second big winning hole (equivalent to a special winning hole) 35 ) 36 are provided. The second big winning device 36 has an opening/closing member (special winning opening opening/closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state. The opening/closing member 37 is of a forward/retreat type that moves back and forth, and is driven by a second prize winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35 only when the opening/closing member 37 is open (that is, when it is in an open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second big winning device 36, there are a specific area (V area) 39 and a non-specific area 70 through which a game ball that has passed through the second big winning hole 35 can pass. is formed. In the second big winning device 36, upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70, a second big winning hole sensor 35a for detecting the winning of the game ball into the second big winning hole 35 is arranged. . In addition, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting passage of a game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged in the specific area 39. As shown in FIG. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is arranged. In addition, the second big winning device 36 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes game balls that have passed through the second big prize opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a distribution that drives the distribution member 71. A member solenoid 73 is provided. When the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 takes a first state (passage permission state) in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 39, and when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the game balls are distributed. A second state (passage blocking state) of distributing to the non-specific area 70 is adopted.

The distribution member 71 is in a passage permitting state in which passage of game balls to the specific region 39 is permitted when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, as indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. When the distribution member 71 is in the pass-allowing state, the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing the second big winning hole sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called a first route.

2, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39. As shown in FIG. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 35 rolls on the distribution member 71 after passing through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and rolls on the non-specific area. Pass 70. This game ball route is called a second route.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 serves as a trigger for execution of a jackpot game, which will be described later. In other words, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is also performed depending on whether the game ball passes through the specific area 39 or not. A jackpot won by the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol is called a type 1 jackpot, and a jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a type 2 jackpot. Also, a jackpot game executed by winning a jackpot of the first kind is called a jackpot game of the first kind, and a jackpot game played by winning a jackpot of the second kind is called a jackpot game of the second kind. Also, the type 1 jackpot is also called a direct hit jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, above the second starting port 21 in the game area 3, a gate 28 through which game balls can pass is provided. Passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is a trigger for execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22 .

Furthermore, a normal winning opening 27 is provided at the lower left portion of the game area 3 . Also, at the bottom of the game area 3, an out port 6 is provided for discharging out of the game area 3 game balls that have been hit into the game area 3 but have not won in any of the winning openings.

In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged includes a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called left hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called right hitting. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the right hand. , the second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20, a first big winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. A player aims to win a prize to the first starting port 20 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, a gate 28, an electric tube 22, a second big winning device 36, a first big winning device 31, and an outlet 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the gate 28, the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first big winning port 30, or the second big winning port Aiming for 35 points.

In this embodiment, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, and the second big winning device 36 are unitized, and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structural body. In addition, the fixed winning device 19 and the first big winning device 31 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a display device 40 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. In the display devices 40, a first special symbol display device 41a that variably displays a first special symbol (an example of an identification symbol, special symbol 1) and a second special symbol (an example of an identification symbol, special symbol 2) are variably displayed. 2nd special design indicator 41b which does, and normal design indicator 42 which variably displays the design (general design) is included. In addition, the display device 40 includes a first special figure reservation indicator 43a that displays the number of memory operations of the first special symbol indicator 41a (first special figure reservation, special figure 1 reservation), and a second special A second special figure suspension display 43b for displaying the number of memory of operation suspension (second special figure suspension, special figure 2 suspension) of the symbol display 41b is included.

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 . The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display device 41. In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively referred to as special figure reservation. Also, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 43.

In the special symbol display device 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) is notified. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a special pattern (jackpot pattern) of a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first big prize winning opening is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped jackpot pattern (that is, the type of jackpot won). A jackpot game for opening 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop pattern is a special pattern (small hit pattern) of a predetermined small hit stop mode, the opening pattern according to the type of the small hit pattern stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the small win won). Then, a small winning game is performed to open the second big winning hole 35.例文帳に追加In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the big winning game and the small winning game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display device 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery by the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lights up, ●: lights out) 1, 2, from the left A jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. Also, if you win a small win (one of the multiple types of small wins described later), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up like "●●●●○○●●". Display the small winning pattern. Also, in the case of a failure (one of the multiple types of failures described later), display a failure pattern in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". . In addition, you may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LED as one of the missing designs. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) for a predetermined variable time. This is a mode in which the LED lights up. Note that the mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine 1, when there is a prize of a game ball to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, the value of various random numbers (determination information) such as a jackpot random number acquired for the win is It is temporarily stored in the drawing reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if the winning to the first start port 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special figure reservation, if the winning to the second start port 21 It is stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 85b (see FIG. 4) as 2 special figure suspension. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value (upper limit storage number, upper limit reservation number) in this embodiment is "4" in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. , The second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable display of the special symbols. Even if a prize is won during execution of a medium or special game (jackpot game or small prize game), the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved with a predetermined number as the upper limit. .

And the number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 43. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a and the second special figure reservation indicator 43b are composed of four LEDs. Each special figure reservation indicator 43 displays the number of special figure reservations by turning on LEDs corresponding to the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbols variably (variably displaying) and then stopping the display. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Auxiliary game is played to make it possible. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery by its lighting mode. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●○", in which only the right LED lights up. A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed (variable display) for a predetermined variable time. Note that the mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, the gate When there is passage to 28, it is configured not to acquire normal symbol random numbers based on the passage. That is, it is the structure which does not memorize|store the operation|movement suspension (ordinary figure suspension) of the normal design indicator 42. FIG. In addition, it is good also as a structure which can be memorize|stored to the predetermined|prescribed upper limit number (for example, "4") in the predetermined|prescribed storage area in RAM84 (refer FIG. 4). In this case, the normal pattern reservation stored in the RAM 84 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal pattern random number corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the variable display of the normal pattern for showing the determination result is executed. Also, in this case, it is preferable to provide a general pattern hold display that displays the number of general pattern reservations stored.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board (game control board) 80 for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, A sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for performing control, a payout control board 110 for controlling pay-out of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 forms a main control section, and the sub-control board 90 forms a sub-control section 99 together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and an audio control board 106, which will be described later. The sub-control unit 99 includes at least the sub-control board 90, and can control various effects using the effect means (the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the board movable body 15, etc.). If it is

The pachinko game machine 1 also has a power board 150 . The power board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150 . The backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 to be described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 155 switches on/off of the power supply. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80 or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90 .

The power supply board 150 is provided with a RAM clear switch (RAM clear operation means) 152 for causing the CPU 82 to clear information stored in the RAM 84 of the game control microcomputer 81, which will be described later. It should be noted that the RAM clear switch 152 is provided on the power board 150 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Therefore, the RAM clear switch 152 cannot be operated unless it is an employee of the game arcade who can open the game machine frame 50 . That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 152 is an operating means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. The RAM clear switch 152 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 152 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 81 . The state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed is called the ON state of the RAM clear switch 152, and the state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is not pressed is called the OFF state of the RAM clear switch 152. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I/O port section (input/output circuit) 87 is included for the purpose. Note that the ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b).

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

The first starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 20. As shown in FIG. The second starting hole sensor 21 a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. As shown in FIG. The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided in the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has won the first big winning hole 30 . The second big winning hole sensor 35a is provided in the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has won the second big winning hole 35 . The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 inside the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. As shown in FIG. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 inside the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. As shown in FIG. The normal winning hole sensor 27 a is provided in each normal winning hole 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning hole 27 .

Also, as the solenoids, the electric tuning solenoid 24, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, the second big winning opening solenoid 38, and the sorting member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric tooth solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric tooth 22 . The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening/closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31 . The second big winning opening solenoid 38 drives the opening/closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36 . The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36 .

Furthermore, the main control board 80 is connected to the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 41b, the normal symbol display 42, the first special symbol reservation display 43a, and the second special symbol reservation display 43b. It is That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

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

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

The main control board 80 also transmits various commands to the sub-control board 90 . The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 . That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

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

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

Also, the performance control microcomputer 91 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80 . Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 . Note that a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform voice control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100 .

Also, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and creates the light emission data. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled according to the following. Data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission data.

Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 91 operates the board movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . Although not shown in FIG. 1, the board movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10. As shown in FIG. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates motion pattern data (also called drive data) that determines the motion mode of the board movable body 15, and controls the motion of the board movable body 15 according to the motion pattern data. Data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107 , and in that case, the CPU may be caused to control the lighting of the lamp and the operation control of the movable board 15 . Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

Also, the sub-control board 90 is connected with an effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a. The performance button detection switch 63a detects that the performance button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the performance button 63 is pushed, a detection signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the performance button detection switch 63a. The select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the select button detection switch 64a.

4 and 5 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are not the only ones provided. Except for the main control board 80, any one or more of the boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Main Games in Gaming Machine Next, main games performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 acquires a special figure related random number based on the winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21.例文帳に追加As shown in FIG. 6A, the special figure-related random numbers include jackpot random numbers, symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The jackpot random number is used for judging whether a big hit is right or wrong or whether a small hit is right or wrong. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The symbol type random number is used to determine the type of the jackpot symbol or the type of the small winning symbol. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range of 0-199.

Also, the reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in the variable effect indicating the result when the result of the success/failure determination is a loss. A reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols that is variably displayed remains, and a jackpot is won depending on which symbol the variably displayed performance symbols are stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") that is a combination of the shown production patterns. Note that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if they are slightly swaying within the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. The reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. Note that the random number is also referred to as determination information.

Also, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22 . The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

The pachinko game machine 1 judges the jackpot random number obtained based on the winning to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. And, it determines whether or not it is a small hit. As shown in FIG. 7(A), the lottery for the first special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting opening 20 and the second special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the second starting opening 21 In the lottery of 2), the probability of winning the big prize is the same, but the probability of winning the small prize is different. In the special figure 1 lottery, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/20, and in the lottery of the special figure 2, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/7. In other words, the special figure 2 lottery is easier to win a small hit than the special figure 1 lottery.

When the pachinko game machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the pattern type random number is determined according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7B, thereby determining the jackpot symbol type. In the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 50%, "special figure 1_jackpot design A" is decided, and at a rate of 50%, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" is decided. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 2_jackpot design C" is determined. If the types of winning jackpot symbols are different, the opening patterns of the jackpot openings in the first jackpot game and the settings regarding the game state after the jackpot game are different (see FIG. 8). This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the small winning is won, the symbol type random number is determined according to the small winning symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(C), thereby determining the type of the small winning symbol. In the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 1 _ small winning pattern a" is determined. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 70%, "special figure 2_small winning design b" is determined, and at a rate of 30%, "special figure 2_small winning design c" is determined. If the type of the winning small winning pattern is different, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the small winning game or the two-kind big winning game and the setting regarding the game state after the big winning game are different (see FIG. 8). This point will be described later.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine 1 determines that it is lost, the reach random number is determined according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. to decide. The probability that it is determined that there is a reach differs depending on whether or not the game state is a time-saving state, which will be described later. When it is not in the time saving state, the probability of being determined to be reach is higher than when it is in the time saving state.

Next, types of big wins and types of small wins will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As described above, the results of the special symbol lottery (the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2) include "big hit", "small hit", and "loss". In the case of a "big hit", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "big hit pattern". The jackpot patterns include "special picture 1_jackpot pattern A", "special picture 1_jackpot pattern B", and "special picture 2_jackpot pattern C". Also, at the time of the "small win", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "small win symbol". The small winning designs include "special figure 1_small winning design a", "special figure 2_small winning design b", and "special figure 2_small winning design c". When neither the "big win" nor the "minor win", that is, when the win is "loss", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "losing symbol".

When a special symbol lottery wins a jackpot, a "big win game" is executed to open the first big prize winning port 30 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed big win symbol. When a small win is won, a "small win game" is executed to open the second big winning hole 35 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed small win symbols. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning hole 35 during execution of the small winning game, the first big winning hole 30 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the winning small winning pattern. A "jackpot game" to be opened is executed. A jackpot game executed based on the fact that the result of the special pattern lottery is a jackpot winning is called a first-class jackpot game, and a jackpot game executed based on passing through the specific area 39 is called a second-class jackpot game.

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

In addition, in this form, the small winning game is a small winning opening game that opens the second big winning opening 35, an opening (interval before opening) before the small winning opening game is started, and a small winning opening game. Later ending (post-closure interval).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, when a jackpot is won (that is, when a 1st jackpot is won), a jackpot game (1st jackpot game) for opening the first big prize opening 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are two types of jackpot patterns (jackpot patterns stopped and displayed on the first special pattern display 41a) that can be won in the first special pattern (special pattern 1) lottery. There is one type of jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern stopped and displayed on the second special pattern display 41b) that can be won in the lottery of the second special pattern (special pattern 2). Specifically, in the special figure 1 lottery, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B". Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_jackpot design C".

As shown in FIG. 8, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" are 4R (round) jackpots, and the number of openings of the first big winning port 30 per 1R is one. Yes, and its maximum open time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when "jackpot pattern A" and "jackpot pattern B" are won is a "time-saving state" in which winning to the electric chew 22 is easier than the normal game state (non-time-saving state). However, in the time saving state based on the ``big win pattern A'', the number of times of time saving is set to 1 time, and in the time saving state after the big win game based on the ``big win pattern B'', the number of times of time saving is set to 6 times. The number of times of time saving is the upper limit execution number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time saving state. Details of the game state will be described later.

In addition, "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C" is a 10R jackpot, the number of opening times of the first big winning hole 30 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the big win game when winning the "big win symbol C" is "time saving state", and the number of times of time saving is set to 6 times.

Further, when a small win is won as a result of the special symbol lottery, a small win game is executed in which the second big prize winning port 35 is opened once. When the game ball enters the second big winning port 35 opened by the small winning game and passes through the specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, the big winning is won, and then the first one is won. A jackpot game (2 types of jackpot game) for opening the big winning opening 30 is executed. When this jackpot game (jackpot game triggered by passing through the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big prize opening 35 as the small jackpot game corresponds to the first R. In addition, if there is no passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the small winning game, the big winning game is not executed. In this specification, a big hit game and a small hit game may be called a special game. In addition, in the special game, there may be a round in which the big winning opening is opened multiple times during one round.

In this form, as shown in FIG. 8, there is one type of small winning pattern (small winning pattern stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a) that can be won in the lottery of special figure 1, and special figure 2 There are two types of small winning symbols (small winning symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won in the lottery. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_small winning pattern a". Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_small winning design b" and "special figure 2_small winning design c".

The "small winning pattern a" is a small winning that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage). On the other hand, "small hit pattern b" and "small hit pattern c" are small hits that can always pass through V. That is, in this form, the execution of the big winning game from the small winning winning based on the lottery of the special figure 1 does not exclude irregular cases. Whether or not it is possible to pass the V during execution of the small winning game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening/closing member 37 . This point will be described in detail later.

In the small winning game based on the small winning symbols of each type, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. However, the opening time in each small winning game differs according to the type of the small winning symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, it takes about 4.6 seconds for "small hit pattern a" and 0.008 seconds for "small hit pattern b" and "small hit pattern c". The reason why the opening time of the small winning game differs depending on the type of the small winning symbol is that the second big winning opening 35 is opened with respect to the distribution member 71 which moves in a constant motion from the start of this opening. This is to change the timing. As a result, a passing open pattern in which V passage is possible during execution of a small winning game and a non-passing open pattern in which V passage is impossible (including substantially) during execution of a small winning game are created. . Details of the pass open pattern and the non-pass open pattern will be described later.

Also, in the jackpot game (two-type jackpot game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the first big winning port 30 is opened in an opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit symbol. be. Specifically, in the two-type jackpot game based on the winning of "small hit pattern a", the first big prize opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 5th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. Then, from the 6th R to the 11th R, the first big winning hole 30 is opened once per R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 second. In other words, a 4R two-type jackpot game is substantially executed. And the game state after execution of this two-kind jackpot game is controlled to a "non-time-saving state." However, since the "small win symbol a" is a small win that is substantially impossible to pass through V, such a two-kind big win game is not executed except for irregular cases. In addition, the game state after the end of the small winning game when V passage does not occur in the small winning game based on the "small winning pattern a" is "non-time saving state".

In addition, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small jack pattern b", the first big prize opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 11th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. In other words, a 10R double jackpot game is executed. In addition, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit pattern c", the first big prize opening 30 is opened once per round from the 2nd round to the 5th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds, and 6 rounds. From the first to the 11th R, the first big winning hole 30 is opened once per 1R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. In other words, a 4R double jackpot game is substantially executed. The game state after execution of the two-kind jackpot game based on the “small hit pattern b” and the “small hit pattern c” is controlled to the “time saving state”. In either case, the number of times of time saving is set to 6 times.

Here, in this form, even if V passage does not occur in the small winning game based on the "small winning pattern b" or "small winning pattern c", the game state after the small winning game is finished is in the "time saving state". controlled. In this case, the number of times of time saving is set to 6 times in the same way as when passing V, regardless of which small winning pattern is triggered. This is done for the following reasons. That is, in the small winning game based on the "small winning pattern b" and the "small winning pattern c", if the game is progressing normally, the V passage will always occur. If the V-pass cannot be caused due to the failure of the shot, the player suffers a significant disadvantage. Therefore, only the privilege of control to the time saving state is given to the player in the same way as when passing V. In other words, in this form, as a result of the special lottery, when a specific pattern (small hit pattern b or small hit pattern c) is won, the big hit game is not executed and the time saving state is controlled. It means that there is This point is one of the features of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment. The small winning symbol b is an example of a first small winning stop mode, and the small winning symbol c is an example of a second small winning stop mode.

Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this form, there are a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state as game states. The non-time-saving state is also referred to as a normal game state. When the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after power-on is a non-time-saving state (normal game state). The time-saving state is a game state in which game balls are more likely to enter the electric chew 22 than in the non-time-saving state.

Specifically, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 9A, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. In this form, it is not determined to be hit in the normal symbol lottery in the non-time saving state, but it is determined to be almost hit in the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state. That is, in the time-saving state, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 operates.

In addition, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the normal pattern variation time is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this form, the variation time of the normal pattern is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 2 seconds in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variable time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates.

In addition, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 9C, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In this form, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is 0.1 seconds per time in the non-time saving state, but it is 2 seconds in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated.

In addition, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 9C, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is once in the non-time saving state, but twice in the time saving state. That is, in the time-saving state, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric tube 22 is activated.

Under the circumstances where the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, these As compared with the case where the function is not activated, the electric chew 22 is opened more frequently, and the game balls enter the second starting port 21 more frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, the state in which these functions are activated (that is, time-saving state) is also referred to as a "high-based state," and the state that these functions are not activated (ie, non-time-saving state) is also referred to as a "low-based state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric support control state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state. The time saving state (high base state) corresponds to the "privilege game state".

It should be noted that not all the functions described above need to operate in the time saving state (high base state). That is, one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 22 It is only necessary that the operation makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 than when the function is not in operation.

In the time-saving state, the variable display of the special symbols of a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution is executed, the big win is won and the big win game is executed, or the small win is won and the small win game is executed. is terminated by The upper limit execution frequency (time saving frequency) of the special symbol variation display (special symbol variation) in the time saving state is determined based on the type of the special symbol that triggered the control of the time saving state. In this embodiment, the number of times of time saving may be set to 1 time or may be set to 6 times (see FIG. 8).

In the time-saving state (high base state), the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting to the right. This is because the electrical sapo control makes it easier to open the electric tube 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the game ball is passed to the gate 28 which triggers the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is hit to the right to win the game ball to the second starting port 21.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the non-time-saving state (low base state), the game can be progressed advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by striking to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start opening 20 than the second start opening 21. It is because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 20.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

Next, determination of a special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 determines a special figure variation pattern according to a different special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state and the time saving state (see FIGS. 10 and 11). The special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state (FIG. 11) is a table in which the variation pattern with a short variation time is more likely to be selected than the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state (FIG. 10).

Incidentally, in the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state (FIG. 11), as the variation pattern of the special figure 2, the variation pattern of the variation time of 30 seconds (any of P31 to P33) is determined. When these variation patterns are selected, a variation effect with battle reach, which will be described later, is executed.

Also, in this form, it is possible to save up to four special figures 2 pending (second special figure pending), so after the end of the time saving state, the fluctuation display of special figures 2 based on the remaining special figures 2 pending is executed. At that time, as shown in the special figure 2 column of FIG. 10, as the variation pattern of the special figure 2, the variation pattern of the variation time of 50 seconds (any of P21 to P23) is determined. When these variation patterns are selected, a variation effect with final battle reach, which will be described later, is executed. It should be noted that both the battle reach and the final battle reach are types of so-called SP reach.

4. About Start Winning Command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a start winning command specified based on the judgment information (random number such as a jackpot random number) acquired by the starting win (winning a prize at the starting gate). (Variation display of special symbols) This is an effect that suggests the degree of winning expectation for the start winning prior to the winning judgment immediately before the start. In this embodiment, as a look-ahead effect, it is possible to execute a pending change notice that displays the pending icon 9B related to the special figure 2 in a special mode different from the normal mode. This point will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 12, the starting prize winning command generated in this embodiment includes lottery result information indicating whether it is a big win, a small win, or a loss. The lottery result information in the case of a small win also includes information on the type of the small win symbol (which one of the small win symbol a, the small winning symbol b, and the small winning symbol c). In addition, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start opening information indicating which of the first start opening 20 and the second start opening 21 has won. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is included in the starting winning command. For example, the start winning command may include information on the type of the jackpot symbol, or may include information on the variation pattern. The start winning command corresponds to prefetch determination information.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 30. FIG. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 13 from the ROM 83 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). Initial settings include, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, various flags, status and counter resets. etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 6 are updated by adding one. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various counters by normal design / special design main random number update processing (S003) Value update processing is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will not start immediately, but will start after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), first, the output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors (first starting sensor 20a, second starting sensor 21a, first big winning sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 30a, the second big winning slot sensor 35a, the normal winning slot sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4)) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as winning ball information. A detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower tray full data. It is assumed that the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of each prize opening is set to a predetermined value, such as two balls for the second start opening 21, for example. However, it is possible to appropriately change how many balls are set as the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning in each prize opening.

The normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. ) until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005)).

Normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) followed by sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area A sensor detection process (S108) is executed. After that, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S109), the second special figure reservation display 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later It controls the display mode which shows the number of the 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 13). A side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output processing (S101) of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), gate passage processing (S202), which will be described later, is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process passes through the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won the second start port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won the second start port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Determining whether the number of pending balls (the number of second special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special pending provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) (S204). Then, if the number of special 2 pending balls has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of special 2 pending balls is less than "4" (in S204 NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls of special figure 2 (S205).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S206) it does. In the special figure 2 random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation Acquire the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random value group shown in FIG. 6 (A)), and store the acquired random values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (FIG. 4). It is stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b according to the current number of special figure 2 reservation balls.

Subsequently, a second starting winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command identification process (S207), a second start winning command (an example of look-ahead determination information, also known as winning information) is generated using the starting winning command identification table shown in FIG. 12 based on the random value group stored in step S206. say). Specifying the start winning command corresponds to prefetch determination. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the second start winning command is referenced by referring to the second start opening in the starting winning command specific table of FIG. to specify the command "E2H01H". A command consists of 2-byte information (1-byte upper command (eg, E2H) and 1-byte lower command (eg, 01H)).

The division of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to the division in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A). Further, the division of the symbol type random numbers is such that the types of small winning symbols can be distinguished (see FIG. 7(C)). Specifically, if the jackpot random number is 65250 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so the second start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information that is scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning) A winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified.

Also, if the jackpot random value is 0 to 9000 and the symbol type random value is 0 to 139, it is determined to be a small hit pattern b, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is determined to be a small hit) The second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 03H) indicating that the type of the small winning symbol is "small winning symbol b"). Also, if the jackpot random value is 0 to 9000 and the symbol type random value is 140 to 199, it is determined to be a small hit symbol c. The second starting winning command (the value of the lower command is 04H) indicating the small winning winning information scheduled to be held and the type of the small winning symbol being "small winning symbol c").

In addition, if the jackpot random value is 9001 to 65249, it is determined to be a loss, so the second start winning command (lower The command value 09H) is specified.

In the starting winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit hexadecimal command is information specifying the type of the command (that it is the starting winning command). Also, the value of the lower digit in the higher order command is starting point information that designates the type of starting point (whether the first starting point 20 wins or the second starting point 21 wins). Also, the low-order command of two digits in hexadecimal is lottery result information. It should be noted that the rule regarding the generation of such a starting winning command is an example, and can be arbitrarily changed.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second starting winning command specified in step S207 to the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208). In the present embodiment, when the second start winning command is output to the sub-control board 90, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes, as a look-ahead effect, a pending change notice capable of suggesting the degree of expectation of winning a small hit. Sometimes.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 20a (S209). When the game ball has not won the first start port 20 (NO in S209), the process is finished, but when the game ball has won the first start port 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is reserved. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S210). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (NO in S210 ), and add "1" to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls (S211).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S212) it does. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), like the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , Obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 6 (A)), and Stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls among the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (FIG. 4).

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command identification process (S213), the first start winning command (an example of look-ahead determination information, also known as winning information) is generated using the starting winning command identification table shown in FIG. 12 based on the random value group stored in step S212. say). Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the first start winning command is referenced by referring to the first start opening in the starting winning command specific table of FIG. to specify the command "E1H01H".

As in the case of the above-described second start winning command, the division of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to the division in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A). Further, the division of the symbol type random numbers is such that the types of small winning symbols can be distinguished (see FIG. 7(C)). Specifically, if the jackpot random number is 65250 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so the first start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information that is scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning) A winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified. Also, if the jackpot random value is 0 to 3300 and the symbol type random value is 0 to 199, it is determined to be a small hit pattern a, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is determined to be a small hit) The first start winning command (the value of the lower command is 02H) indicating that the type of the small winning symbol is "small winning symbol a"), which is the scheduled small winning winning information. Also, if the jackpot random number is 3301 to 65249, it is determined to be a loss, so the first start winning command ( The lower command value 09H) is specified.

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

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the game is waiting for normal symbol variations (S221). Normal symbol variation standby is a state in which the normal symbol variation display is not being executed nor the auxiliary game is being executed. If it is not in normal design fluctuation standby (NO in S221), this process is finished immediately, but if it is in normal design fluctuation standby (YES in S221), normal design random number acquisition processing (S222) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S222), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 6B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM84.

[Normal Operation Process] After the sensor detection process (S104), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S105) shown in FIG. In the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the power tube 22 is in operation (S301). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S301), then it is determined whether or not normal symbols are being stopped (from the start to the end of the normal symbol stop time) (S302). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (NO in S302), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S303). If it is not during the variable display of normal symbols (NO in S303), then it is determined whether or not there is a memory of the normal symbol random numbers before the hit determination acquired in step S222 (S304). If there is no normal pattern random number stored (NO in S304), this process ends.

In step S304, if the normal symbol random number is stored (YES in S304), hit determination processing (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), if it is a non-time-saving state, it is determined whether or not it hits based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the non-time-saving state (see the non-time-saving state column of the table shown in FIG. 9(A)) If it is in the time saving state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol winning determination table for the time saving state (see the column of the time saving state in the table shown in FIG. 9A). Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination process in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "normal losing symbol" is set, and if "winning", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S307). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S307), with reference to the normal design fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is a time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 2 seconds is selected.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S307 (S310). Along with this, in order to inform the sub-control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

If it is during the fluctuation display of the normal design in the above step S303 (YES in S303), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S311), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S311), the variable display of normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S312). Then, a normal symbol variation stop command for informing the sub-control board 90 of normal symbol variation stop is set (S313), and a normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 9B) is set. (S314) to finish this process.

In addition, if the stop display of the normal design in the above-described step S302 (YES in S302), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set in step S314 has passed (S315), and has passed. If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S316), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S316)), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S316)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern for the non-time-saving state (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 9(C)) is set as the open pattern of the electric tube 22 . On the other hand, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern for the time saving state (see electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 9(C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 . Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S317, the electric tube 22 is operated (S318).

Also, if the electric tube 22 is in operation in the above step S301 (YES in S301), then it is determined whether or not the operation time of the electric tube 22 has elapsed (S319). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S319), the operation of the electric chew 22 is ended (S320).

[Special Action Processing] After the normal action processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 81 performs special action processing (S106) shown in FIG. In the special operation process (S106), the processing regarding the special symbol display device 41 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is divided into five stages, and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” are assigned. Then, if the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S901), a special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "2" (NO in S901) , YES in S903), special symbol fluctuation process (S904) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "3" (NO in both S901 and S903, YES in S905), special symbol determination process (S906 ) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "4" (NO in S901, S903, S905, YES in S907), special electric accessary processing 1 (S908) is performed as a jackpot game, and " If the special action status is "5" (S901, S903, S905, S907 are all NO), a special electric accessory process 2 (S909) is performed as a small winning game. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol standby processing (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0". is determined (S1001). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1007). And, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20, already It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013). NO), the standby screen setting process (S1014) is performed. In the standby screen setting process (S1014), after a predetermined standby time has elapsed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set.

In step S1001, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1001), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21 (special figure 2 reservation information ), special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1002) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1003) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (S1005). In this way, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1006) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no reservation information of special 2, If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 start port 20 (reservation information of special figure 1), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1008) and special figure to be described later 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1009) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (S1011). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1012) includes the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on variation time) is included.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1001). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation. And in this form, when a small hit is won in the lottery based on the second special figure reservation, the specific area 39 can be passed without fail in the small hit game. This point will be described in detail later.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1101 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) Read the counter value. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the set big hit determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any one of the jackpot determination values "65250" to "65535" (see FIG. 7A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "jackpot", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and shown in FIG. 7(B). A jackpot symbol type (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1105). After judging the jackpot pattern type (S1105), the special pattern stop pattern data corresponding to the jackpot pattern type (see FIG. 7(B)) is set in the special pattern type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1106) and the process is finished. .

On the other hand, if the result of big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "9000" (Fig. 7 (A) (See special figure 2 column). Also, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), it is determined whether the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "3300" (the special figure in FIG. 7 (A) 1 column). In addition, the probability of winning a small hit is higher in the lottery of the special figure 2 than in the lottery of the special figure 1. More specifically, while the small winning probability in the special drawing 1 lottery is about 1/20, the small winning winning probability in the special drawing 2 lottery is about 1/7.

If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and FIG. ) determines the small hit design type (type of small hit) based on the small hit design type determination table shown in (S1109). After judging the small winning design type (S1109), the special figure stop design data (see FIG. 7 (C)) corresponding to the small winning design classification is set in the special figure classification buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1110) and processed. finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO at S1103) or a small hit (NO at S1107), it is "losing", so the special figure stop design data corresponding to the losing design is set in the special figure type buffer provided in RAM 84 (S1113) to finish the process.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) and Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) have the same process flow A summary description will be given with reference to FIG. 21 . As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, whether the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether the time saving flag is OFF) Determine (S1301).

If it is a non-time saving state (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), referring to the table for the jackpot in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 10), the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value ) to select a variation pattern (S1303). As shown in FIG. 10, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

In addition, the variation pattern is associated with a variation effect, and when the variation pattern is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, SP reach is performed in the variation performance based on the variation pattern P1, and normal reach (N reach) is performed in the variation performance based on the variation pattern P2 (see the remarks column of the table shown in FIG. 10). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the table is distributed so that the expectation that the jackpot game will be executed (jackpot expectation) is higher than normal reach rate is set. In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

Also, in step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the table for non-time saving medium and small per (part corresponding to the small per in the table shown in FIG. 10) (S1305).

Also, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is a loss, so it is determined whether the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random value. (S1310). As shown in FIG. 7(D), the reach establishment random number is "0" to "11" in the time saving state, and "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when losing than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation by making it possible to select more short reach no loss with short fluctuation time in the time saving state. If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1310), that is, in the case of reach loss, a table for reach loss during a non-time saving state (out of the tables shown in FIG. applicable part) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1311).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1310), that is, in the case of reach without reach, a table for reach without reach during non-time saving state (out of the tables shown in FIG. ) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1312).

In addition, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003), the same variation pattern is selected even if step S1312 is performed even if step S1311 is performed (refer to the column of special figure 2 and loss in FIG. 10). This is because when the special figure 2 fluctuates in the non-time saving state, the reach production "final battle reach" is always executed. In this form, the variable display of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is performed based on the special figure 2 pending remaining when the time saving state ends. Therefore, the final battle reach indicates whether the jackpot (1 type jackpot or 2 type jackpot) can be won based on this special figure 2 reservation (up to 4 pieces). Note that the variable performance including the final battle reach is executed with a variable time of 50 seconds.

In addition, when there is no reach loss in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls is to work. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "3" or "4", a variation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "0" to "2" is selected. It is designed to be

Also in step S1301, if it is determined that the gaming state is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is determined that it is a time-saving state, according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time-saving state shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected (S1314). Processing related to the selection of the variation pattern in the time saving state is performed in the same flow as in the non-time saving state except that the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table corresponding to the time saving state (see FIG. 11).

In addition, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003), the same variation pattern is selected even if it is a loss with reach or a loss without reach (see column of special figure 2 and loss in FIG. 11). This is because when the special figure 2 fluctuates in the time saving state, the reach production "battle reach" is always executed. In the time saving state, instead of the variable display of the special figure 1, the variable display of the special figure 2 is mainly performed. Therefore, based on the variable display of the special figure 2, the battle reach indicates whether the jackpot (1 type jackpot or 2 type jackpot) can be won. Incidentally, the variable performance including the battle reach is executed with a variable time of 30 seconds.

By the way, in the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) during the time saving state related to special figure 1, the function of shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of retained balls "2" to "4" work when That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. In addition, the probability that a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected when winning a jackpot is lower than during the non-time-saving state. That is, a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. That is, the variation pattern determination table during the time saving state is a table such that the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern determination table during the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 21, the selected variation pattern is set (S1320), and the process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1320 is included in the variation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S904), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 10 and FIG. 11) has elapsed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

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

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol confirmation process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (see FIGS. 10 and 11) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process is terminated immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special action status is set to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, it proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, it turns off the time saving flag (S1606) and proceeds to step S1607. . Thereby, it is controlled to a non-time-saving state (low base state) during execution of a jackpot game. It should be noted that the low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no prize winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric tube 22, and the base increase based on the operation of the big prize winning device is not taken into consideration. do not have.

Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1607), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of a large winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening is opened during the special game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Note that the setting of the release pattern (the set of data corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), then it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1612), and if it is not ON, it proceeds to step S1614, but if it is ON, it turns off the time saving flag (S1613) and proceeds to step S1614. . Thereby, it is controlled to the non-time-saving state (low base state) during execution of the small winning game. In this embodiment, the second big winning opening 35 opened in the small winning game is arranged downstream of the electric chew 22 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, when the small winning game is started, the game ball heading for the second big winning hole 35 wins the electric chew 22 to control to the non-time saving state, so that the second big winning hole 35 wins. There is a meaning to prevent it from disappearing.

After that, in order to start the small winning game, the small winning opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1614), and the opening of the small winning game is started (S1615). Following step S1615, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S1616). At this time, the value of the big winning opening open counter is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small winning symbol.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns ON the distribution member operation flag (S1617), and finishes this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71 . That is, in this form, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the opening of the small winning game. The operation pattern of the distribution member 71 will be detailed later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1618), and the process ends.

[Game State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the game state management processing (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701). Decrement the value of the time-saving counter that counts the number of special figure fluctuations (variation display of special symbols) executed during the time-saving state by 1 (S1702), and determine whether the value of the time-saving counter is "0" (S1703). And if it is not "0", it will progress to step S1710, and if it is "0", it will turn off a time saving flag (S1704), and will progress to step S1710. In the pachinko game machine 1, the value of the time saving counter is set to either "1" or "6" when shifting to the time saving state (see FIG. 8).

In step S1710, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Jackpot Game)] The special electric accessary process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special electric accessary product process 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the first big prize winning device 31 has been completely opened in the jackpot game in which the player wins.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first big winning port 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first big winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), whether it is time to open the first big prize winning opening 30, that is, at the time to start opening the first big winning opening 30 after the opening time of the jackpot has passed. It is determined whether or not the opening interval time has passed and the time to start the next opening has arrived (S2003).

If the determination result in step S2003 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2003 is YES, the first big winning hole 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

If the first big winning hole 30 is open in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings to the first big winning hole 30 in the unit open game reaches the specified maximum winning number (10 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not it has reached (S2005). If the prescribed number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is determined whether or not the time has come to close the first large prize winning port 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first large prize winning port 30 (see FIG. 8). ) has elapsed) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first big winning hole 30 has not passed (NO in S2006), this process ends.

On the other hand, if the specified winning number has been reached (YES in S2005) or if the opening time of the first big winning port 30 has passed (YES in S2006), one of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If it is satisfied, the first big prize winning opening 30 is closed (blocked) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening open counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening open counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process ends as it is to start the next release.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command (see FIG. 8) is set to end the jackpot game (S2010), and the jackpot ending is started (S2011). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2012).

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), since opening of the first jackpot winning port 30 in the jackpot game has all been completed, it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed. (S2013), and if the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2014), and the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2015). Then, after setting the special action status to "1" (S2016), the later-described game state setting process (S2017) is performed, and this process ends.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, the winning design (big winning design or small winning design) that triggered the execution of this big winning game is controlled to the time saving state. It is determined whether or not it is a trigger pattern (see FIG. 8) (S2101). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2104, but if the determination result is YES, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2102), and the time saving number of times according to the type of winning pattern (see FIG. 8) is set to the time saving counter. Set (S2103) and proceed to step S2104. By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a time saving state (high base state). In the time saving state, a predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times) special figure fluctuation is performed, the next jackpot game is executed, or a small winning game is executed. ends with

In step S2104, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 2 (Small Win Game)] The special electric accessary process 2 is a process for executing a small win game that opens the second big winning device 36 having the specific area 39 . As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special electric auditors processing 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small winning end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 has ended in the small winning game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big winning port 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second big winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the time to open the second big winning hole 35 has come, that is, the time of the predetermined interval before opening (opening of the small win) has passed and the second big winning hole It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the second big winning hole 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S2304).

In step S2302, if the second large prize winning port 35 is open (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of prizes into the second large prize winning port 35 has reached the prescribed maximum number of prizes (10 in this embodiment) is determined (S2305). If the number of winning prizes has not reached the prescribed number (NO in S2305), it is determined whether or not the time has come to close the second large prize winning port 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second large prize winning port 35 (see FIG. 8). As shown, it is determined whether or not 1.6 seconds have elapsed in this embodiment (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 has not passed (NO in S2306), this processing is finished.

On the other hand, if the specified winning number has been reached (YES in S2305) or if the opening time of the second big winning port 35 has passed (YES in S2306), one of the two opening end conditions is met. If it is satisfied, the second big winning opening 35 is closed (blocked) (S2307). Then, the value of the big winning opening open counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), the small winning end flag is set (S2309), and this processing is finished.

Also, if the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it has passed (S2310), and if the post-closure interval time has not passed (NO in S2310), the process ends. In addition, the time of the interval after closing the small winning game will be described later. On the other hand, if the time of the interval after closing has passed (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2311), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during execution of the small winning game, and is a flag that is turned ON in step S2603 (see FIG. 30) to be described later.

If the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns OFF the V flag (S2314), turns ON the jackpot flag (S2315), and special The operation status is set to "4" (S2316). Then, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S2317), and the jackpot opening is started (S2318). As a result, the small winning game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short period of time is shifted to the second big winning game.

On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON in step S2313 (NO in S2313), the two-type jackpot game is not executed, so the value of the big winning opening counter is cleared to "0" (S2320), and the special operation status is changed. Set to "1" (S2321). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the small winning game executed this time is based on the "small winning symbol b" or the "small winning symbol c" (S2322). If the determination result is YES, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2323), and the value of the time saving counter is set to "6" (S2324). Then, a game state command including information on the current game state is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2325). By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2322 is NO, the small winning game executed this time is based on the "small winning pattern a", so without performing processing such as turning on the time saving flag, Finish processing immediately.

Thus, in this embodiment, when a small winning game based on the "small winning pattern b" is executed, or when a small winning game based on the "small winning pattern c" is executed, V passage does not occur. Also, the number of times of time saving is controlled to the time saving state of 6 times. That is, in this form, when these small winning games are executed, even if V passage cannot be generated, the player is guaranteed a certain profit (profit related to the time saving state). ing.

[Distribution Member Control Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a distribution member control process (S107) following the special action process (S106) (see FIG. 14). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process is finished. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, since the opening of the small winning game has started (see FIG. 23), the distribution member operation processing ( S2502) is performed, and V effective period setting processing (S2503) is performed.

In the distribution member operation processing (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and based on the time measurement using the timer, the distribution member is activated when the distribution member 71 is opened. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 comes, the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small winning game.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34(c), first, the distribution member 71 is controlled to a passage blocking state (a state shown by a dashed line in FIG. 2) over 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small winning game. This is called a pre-release interval. Subsequently, the passage is allowed to pass for 4600 ms (the state indicated by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 2). This is called V release. Next, it is controlled to the pass blocking state for 3000ms. This is called the post-closure interval. Such a series of operations consisting of "pre-opening interval -> V opening -> post-closing interval" is the constant operation of the distribution member 71 .

Also, in the V effective period setting process (S2503), the V effective period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period during which the V flag is turned ON when the detection by the specific area sensor 39a is detected, assuming that the detection is valid. As shown in FIG. 34(d), the V effective period is from the start of opening of the specific area 39 (at the time when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage permitting state) until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific area 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled to allow passage). This is in consideration of the time lag until the game ball that has passed through the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39 .

Specifically, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V valid period is set, and based on the time measurement using the timer, when the timing for validating the specific area 39 comes, the V valid period is set. The flag is turned ON, and the V valid flag is turned OFF when the timing for invalidating the specific area 39 comes. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108), which will be described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect by determining whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

Following the V effective period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has ended (S2504). Specifically, based on the timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502, the total operation time (7608 ms (Fig. 34(c))) has passed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 has not ended, the process ends. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 has ended, the distribution member operation flag is turned OFF (S2505), and then this processing ends.

Here, based on FIG. 34, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above and the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 (opening/closing member 37) in the small winning game will be described. In this form, there are two opening patterns shown in FIGS. 34(b) and (e) as opening patterns of the second big winning opening 35 in the small winning game. In addition, FIG. 34(a) shows the timing of the variable display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make the timing of starting the small winning game easy to understand.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 34(b) is an opening pattern selected when a small hit is won in the special drawing 2 lottery. That is, it is an open pattern selected when "special figure 2_small winning pattern b" and "special figure 2_small winning pattern c" (see FIG. 8) are won. This open pattern is a pass open pattern that allows passage to the specific area 39 .

More specifically, the opening pattern for passage is such that after closing the second big winning hole 35 for 8 ms, the second big winning hole 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and then the second big winning hole 35 is closed for 6000 ms. It's a pattern. In other words, the small winning game executed in this opening pattern includes an opening in which the second large winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small winning opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and a 6000 ms. It includes an after-closure interval during which the second big winning port 35 is closed.

When the second large prize winning port 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member When the V of 71 is opened, the distribution member 71 is in a passage permitting state (see FIGS. 34(b) and 34(c)). Therefore, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 no matter what winning timing the game ball enters the second big winning hole 35 . In addition, in this form, if the game ball is continuously shot by hitting to the right, the second big prize is set so that the game ball always wins the second big prize opening 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Each device such as a winning device 36 is arranged. Also, the time required for the game ball passing through the second big winning hole 35 to reach the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 is shorter than 3000 ms.

The open pattern shown in FIG. 34(e) is an open pattern selected when "special figure 1_small winning pattern a" (see FIG. 8) is won in the special figure 1 lottery. This open pattern is a non-passing open pattern that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 .

More specifically, this non-passing opening pattern closes the second big winning hole 35 for 4568 ms, then opens the second big winning hole 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second big winning hole 35 for 1440 ms. Open pattern. In other words, the small winning game executed in this opening pattern consists of an opening in which the second large winning opening 35 is closed over 4568ms, a small winning opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened over 1600ms, and a 1440ms opening. It includes an after-closure interval during which the second big winning port 35 is closed.

When the second big winning hole 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the V opening of the distribution member 71 is almost completed during the opening (see FIGS. 34(e) and (c)). The period in which the V opening of the distribution member 71 and the opening of the second big prize winning opening 35 coincide is only 40 ms immediately after the opening of the second big winning prize opening 35 starts. Therefore, even if a game ball enters with the start of opening of the second big winning hole 35, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state by the time the game ball reaches the position of the distribution member 71. there is Therefore, when this open pattern is selected, the game ball almost never passes through the specific area 39 . In other words, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 .

As described above with reference to FIG. 34, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the start of the opening of the small winning game. Then, the small winning game is executed in either of the two opening patterns according to the type of the small winning symbol. Each opening pattern has a different opening time. Therefore, in each opening pattern, the opening timing of the second big winning opening 35 with respect to the displacement timing of the distribution member 71 is different. Thus, regardless of the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35, a small winning game that can pass through the specific area 39 (special 2V passing small winning in FIG. 34 (b)), and at what timing the second large winning opening It is possible to execute a small winning game (special 1V non-passing small winning in FIG. 34(e)) in which the specific area 39 cannot be passed even if the player wins 35.

In this embodiment, during the small winning game, the number of game balls entering the second big winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second big winning hole sensor 35a, and the second big winning device The number of game balls ejected outside 36 is counted based on the detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. In other words, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as a discharge port sensor that counts the number of game balls discharged to the outside of the second big winning device 36. At the end of the fixed operation of the distribution member 71, if the two count values do not match, an error is notified. It should be noted that the operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when the two count values match after the second big prize winning opening 35 is closed. In this way, it becomes possible to smoothly start the variable display of the special symbols after the closing of the second big winning hole 35 .

[Specific area sensor detection process] Returning to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. FIG. The game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S108) after the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 14). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not a gaming ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO at S2601), the process ends. If there is detection (YES at S2601), it is determined whether or not it is within the V valid period (S2602). The V valid period is a period set in the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the distribution member control process (FIG. 29) described above. Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 34(d).

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

6. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. FIG. Note that a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94 .

[Sub-control main processing] When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 31 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example of a method for updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In command transmission processing (S4004), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. FIG. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 7a (display section) according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 100, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 (executes various sound effects using sound), and controls the lamp. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are caused to emit light via the substrate 107 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the board movable body 15 is operated (executing various movable body effects by movement). do. In this way, various productions (variation production, suspension production, movable body production, operation production, pre-reading production, other advance notice production, opening production accompanying special game, open game production, ending production, customer waiting production, production mode control, etc.) is realized.

The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM94. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 32, input process (S4101), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), and watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation of an operation unit such as the effect button detection switch 63a or the select button detection switch 64a that the player can operate is detected, and a command is set or data for effect is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 are caused to emit light at the timing suitable for the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process, etc., which will be described later. Therefore, the light emission data (lamp data) is output to the lamp control board 107 . That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable body control process, based on the performance data created in the input process, the performance data creation process, etc., which will be described later, the movable bodies such as the board movable body 15 are driven at a predetermined timing to perform a movable body performance. Output data. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the movable body effect by operating the board movable body 15 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

[10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 33, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), and effect data creation processing (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of effects, setting of effects mode, setting of commands, etc.). . In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 63 and the select button 64 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 67) is created and output to the audio control board 106 based on the processing results of the input process and received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 81 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 91 is a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). Production control microcomputer 91, in the received command analysis process (S4201), when it is determined that the variation start command is received, as the variation start command reception processing, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command, variation A performance pattern (sub-variation pattern) of performance is selected, information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation performance start command including information of the sub-variation pattern is set in an output buffer. For example, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is SP variation (variation pattern associated with SP reach), select a sub variation pattern to perform SP reach, variation production start command corresponding to the sub variation pattern to the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. A variable effect is realized. In addition, the flow of processing related to the realization of such effects is basically the same for other effects such as effects accompanying special games, waiting effects for customers, anticipation effects, so-called advance notice effects accompanying the changes, control of the effect mode, etc. are the same.

7. Flow of Game in this Embodiment Next, the flow of progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 35, first, in the non-time-saving state (normal game state), the game proceeds with left-handed hitting, aiming at the jackpot election based on the special figure 1 lottery.

If you win a jackpot in the lottery of special figure 1, if the type of the jackpot pattern is "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A", after the 4R jackpot game, the number of times of working hours will be reduced to 1 time (Fig. 8). Also, if the type of the jackpot pattern is "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B", after the 4R jackpot game, the number of times of time saving shifts to six times (see FIG. 8).

In the time-saving state, the game is played in the right-handed state, aiming for a big win based on the lottery of the special figure 2 (a big win or a direct hit based on passing through the specific area 39 from the small win). If the number of times of saving time is set to 1 time, the total number of times of saving time "1" and the upper limit memory number "4" of special 2 hold (that is, 5 times), You can receive the lottery of special 2. It becomes possible. That is, after the time saving state, the winning to the second start port 21 is generated, and the first special figure 2 lottery and the special figure 2 variable display are started, special during the special figure 2 variable display By accumulating four FIG. 2 reservations, after the time saving state is completed and the state becomes non-working time saving state, the lottery of the special figure 2 based on the special figure 2 reservation can be received up to four times.

Also, if the number of times of time saving is set to 6 times, the total number of times of saving time "6" and the upper limit memory number of special figure 2 reservation "4" (that is, 10 times), receive the lottery of special figure 2 becomes possible. In this form, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of special figure 2 is about 1/7. Therefore, it is easier to execute the next jackpot game when the number of times of working hours is reduced is 6 times than when the number of times of working hours is reduced is 1 time. I can say As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is constructed so that when a small win is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the big win game is always executed as long as the game is played correctly. (See FIG. 34).

In the special figure 2 lottery, if you win a 2-type jackpot after winning a small hit, if the type of the small hit pattern is "special figure 2_small hit pattern b", after the big hit game of 10R, the number of time saving times It shifts to the time saving state six times (see FIG. 8). In addition, if the type of the small winning pattern is "special figure 2_small winning design c", after the big winning game of substantially 4R, the number of times of time saving shifts to the time saving state of 6 times (see FIG. 8). In addition, in the special figure 2 lottery, if you win a direct hit jackpot (if you win a "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C"), after the 10R jackpot game, the number of times of time reduction is 6 times. (See Figure 8). In addition, as described above, at the start of the small winning game or the big winning game, the time saving flag is turned OFF, and the time saving state ends.

Here, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the small winning game based on the “special figure 2_small winning pattern b” or the small winning game based on the “special figure 2_small winning pattern c” (V non In the case of passing), the jackpot game is not executed, but the number of times of time saving shifts to a time saving state of 6 times (see FIG. 8). Therefore, even if you have won a small hit based on the special drawing 2 lottery, even if the game does not progress normally and V passage cannot be generated, it will be a game in a non-time saving state. The game will be played in a time saving state with the same number of time saving times as when V passage occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, even when V passage is not generated in the small winning game, the same number of chance variations as when V passage is generated can be obtained. It should be noted that the chance variation means a variation that makes it easier to obtain a big hit game than the variation of the special figure 1. - 特許庁Therefore, it is possible to prevent the players from significantly losing their desire to play.

As long as a small win or a direct hit jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, a state advantageous to the player mainly in the lottery of the special figure 2 (a state in which it is easy to win the big win) continues. When the time-saving state ends and the remaining special figure 2 reservation (remaining reservation of special figure 2) at that time is also all lost, it will return to the game mainly focusing on the lottery of special figure 1 again. .

8. Effect example in this form 8-1. Effect Mode Next, examples of effects in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 43. FIG. First, the presentation mode will be explained. The production mode is a mode of production using the image display device 7, the speaker 67, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the like. The background images and the like are different, and the variable production using the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R is also executed in a manner corresponding to the production mode.

The effect modes of this embodiment include a daytime background mode in which a normal daytime background image is displayed as shown in FIG. A last-chance background mode is included in which a special daytime background image (a combination of a normal daytime background image and a fire effect image) shown in (C) is displayed.

Daytime background mode (FIG. 36(A)) is a production mode that is set when it is a non-time saving state and the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "0". In other words, it is a production mode that is set in a state in which the lottery of the special figure 1 is mainly progressed in a non-time saving state.

The night background mode (FIG. 36(B)) is an effect mode set when the number of times of time saving is controlled to one time or six times of time saving state. In the time-saving state, the game is progressed with the aim of winning a prize in the second starting port 21 by striking to the right. The hitting notification image RI is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 7a. In addition, in the night background mode, in order to suggest the end time of the time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays a remaining number display ZI indicating the remaining number of times of the time saving in the lower right part of the display screen 7a. The remaining count display ZI is also referred to as an end time indication display. It should be noted that the value of the remaining number of times display ZI is updated according to the variation display of the special figure 2 is performed.

The last chance background mode (Fig. 36 (C)) is set when the time saving state ends without winning either a big hit or a small hit, and when the number of special figure 2 pending balls is not "0". production mode. In other words, it is a production mode that is set when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" in a non-time saving state. In this form, when the time-saving state ends without winning either a big hit or a small hit, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is configured to be "4", which is the upper limit memory number. Therefore, when the time-saving state ends without winning either the big win or the small win, the game is controlled to the last chance background mode. During the last-chance background mode, the special figure 2 suspension is canceled, so the player can still aim for a big win with a high probability. Therefore, the last-chance background mode, like the night background mode, functions as an effect suggesting that the player is in a more advantageous state than the daytime background mode. In addition, in the non-time saving state, when the special figure 2 fluctuation based on the special figure 2 suspension is all completed without winning either the big hit or the small hit, it shifts to the daytime background mode.

8-2. Variation Production Next, the variation production will be described. When the variable display of the special symbols is started, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the variation pattern related to the variable display of the special symbols and the result of the special symbol lottery (the result of the big hit determination or the small hit determination, the result of the symbol type determination, the reach determination , and the result of variation pattern determination), etc., to execute the variation effect. In the variable effect, the variable display of the effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is performed in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image on the display screen 7a. In the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are changed and then stopped. That is, after the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed over the variable time of the special symbols, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is informed by the stop display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

8-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol 8L when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the variable effect. Similarly, the medium production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium production design 8C and the right production design 8R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37A, a small pattern area 50c is provided in one section (upper left part) at the left end of the upper end of the display screen 7a. The small pattern area 50c is an area where the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbols are variably displayed. The performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may be hidden during the variable performance, while the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 function as patterns that supplement the roles of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R.

In addition, in FIG. 37(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the medium effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect symbol region 50b2, right effect symbol region 50b3, and small symbol region 50c, but are not actually displayed. Also, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko game machine 1 can perform normal fluctuation first in the fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the special symbol fluctuation display has started.

When the variable display of special symbols is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and special pattern fluctuation display is not performed, and from the state of waiting for special pattern fluctuation display, FIG. , along with the start, the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, if the variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "losing variation" (fluctuation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from 8R, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss, as shown in FIG. 37(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is a variation pattern with reach such as "N loss variation" (fluctuation with reach and loss indicated by normal reach), FIG. 37 (C-2) , the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance is performed according to the fluctuation pattern. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko game machine 1 can perform N reach when reach is established in normal variation. The N-reach is an effect suggesting that the result of the special symbol lottery may have been a "big win", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 38(A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. , 8C, and 8R stop displaying. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N jackpot variation" (jackpot variation indicating jackpot winning by normal reach), as shown in FIG. 38 (C-2), it suggests a jackpot. Stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N-reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the middle effect symbol 8C, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, with respect to the stop mode of the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R that suggest losing, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" or "non-reach loose stitches", and the loose stitches when the reach is established. They are called "reach loose eyes" or "reach loose eyes". How to combine the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R that make up the non-reach loose eyes (for example, "2, 3, 1" and "5, 8, 6", etc.), and each that makes up the reach loose eyes How to combine the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5") is selected by the performance control microcomputer 91. FIG. Also, how to combine the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) suggesting a big hit (for example, "2.2.2" or "7.7.7"). is selected by the effect control microcomputer 91 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

8-2-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine 1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery was a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 39(B), an SP ready-to-win effect is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach dedicated production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (jackpot fluctuation indicating jackpot winning by SP reach), Fig. 39 (C -1), a success effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands tall, a victory effect) is performed on the display screen 7a, The performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss variation" (variation of loss with reach indicated by SP reach), as shown in FIG. 39 (C-2), loss (for example, a display in which the enemy character wins the battle and stands tall, a defeat effect) is performed, and the effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are in a stop mode (so-called loose eyes) that suggests a failure. Stop display. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change or add the contents of the effect of the SP reach. In this form, the production|presentation shown in FIG. 39 shall be performed as SP reach based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in a non-time-saving state.

8-2-5. Fluctuation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 2 Next, the variation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 2 will be described. In the time-saving state, the pachinko game machine 1 executes "battle reach" regardless of whether the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss (see FIG. 11). That is, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P31", "P32", or "P33", the effect control microcomputer 91 accompanies the battle reach. Execute variable production. Battle reach is executed after N reach in the variable performance.

Battle reach is a reach effect in which an ally character and an enemy character (first enemy character) battle. Specifically, in battle ready-to-win, first, an image or the like is displayed on the display screen 7a indicating that a friend character and an enemy character will battle each other (FIG. 40(A)). Then, an image showing that the ally character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display screen 7a (not shown), and an image showing that the ally character is attacking the enemy character is displayed before the win-lose branch. is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 40(B)).

If it is a battle reach executed based on the big hit fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP031") or the small hit fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP032"), the hit is suggested after the production of FIG. 40 (B) As a success effect (winning effect), a victory image (including an image in which the ally character is happy and a background image G80 for success) showing that the ally character has won over the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect pattern is displayed. 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating a win (FIG. 40(C)). Then, the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in "double eyes" (FIG. 40(D)).

On the other hand, if it is a battle reach executed based on the loss variation (special figure variation pattern "THP033"), after the production of FIG. A defeat image (including an image in which the ally character is sad and a background image for failure G81) indicating that the ally character has been defeated by the counter of the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is displayed as a temporary stop with "Reach Loss" suggesting a loss (FIG. 40(E)). Then, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "ready-to-lose" (FIG. 40(F)).

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 executes "final battle reach" in the non-time-saving state, whether the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss (see FIG. 10). . That is, the effect control microcomputer 91, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P21", "P22", or "P23", the final battle reach. Execute the accompanying variable production. Like the battle reach, the final battle reach is also executed after the N reach in the variable production.

The final battle ready-to-win is a ready-to-win production in which an ally character and an enemy character (second enemy character) engage in a battle different from the battle ready-to-win, and win or lose is shown by winning or losing. In this ready-to-win effect, a success effect is executed when a small win or a big win is won, and a failure effect is executed when a loss occurs. Thus, in this form, when the time of the time saving state and the time of the non-time saving state, the production content and the change time related to the change of the special figure 2 are made different. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest. It should be noted that the effect contents and variable time of various variable effects can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

8-2-6. Production development after the small winning game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 When the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 is a small winning, the successful production (winning production) is executed in the battle reach, and the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R When is definitely stopped and displayed at double eyes, the effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently executes the V-challenge effect shown in FIG. 41(A). The V challenge effect is an effect during a small winning game, and is an effect for informing the player that it is a chance to generate a V pass. The V-challenge effect includes an indication that the V-attacker (second big winning device 36) should be aimed at and right-handed.

When the V passage occurs in the small winning game, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the V passage notification effect shown in FIG. 41(B). The V-passing notification effect includes an image designing the letter "V". The V-passing notification effect functions as an effect for notifying the occurrence of the V-passing. Also, the V-passing notification effect functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game is executed.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes a big win effect as shown in FIG. 41(C) with the start of the big win game. Then, when the jackpot game ends and the time-saving state is controlled, as shown in FIG. 41(D), the night background image is displayed to shift to the night background mode, and various effects such as variable effects are executed. .

Further, in this embodiment, even when V passage does not occur in the small winning game (in the case of V non-passing), the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the background image of the night according to the end of the small winning game. Control to the night background mode (see FIGS. 41A and 41E). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this form, even if V passage does not occur in the small winning game based on the lottery of the special figure 2, according to the end of the small winning game (that is, the interval time after closing in the small winning game This is because the number of times of time saving is controlled to six times in a time saving state. Note that when the night background mode is controlled in the case of non-passage of the V, a text image of "continue night background mode" is superimposed and displayed in front of the night background image for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) ( FIG. 41(E)). This suggests to the player that the V passage has not occurred (although the jackpot game has not been executed), but the time saving state has been set.

In addition, in this form, when the variation of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is a small winning variation based on the small winning, the stop time of the special symbol is as long as 20 seconds (see FIG. 10). This is to ensure the time to perform the effect (right-handed notification effect) to notify that the right-handed hitting should be performed after the end of the variable display of the special figure 2 and before the execution of the small winning game. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment executes the victory effect (success effect) in the "final battle reach" based on the winning of the small winning, the following special symbols are stopped during the stop time of the special symbols shown in FIG. The V challenge production shown in (A) is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from missing an opportunity to win a prize in the second big prize opening 35 .

8-3. Suspension change notice according to special figure 2 Next, the reservation change notice according to special figure 2 will be described. Effect control microcomputer 91, as one of the look-ahead effects related to special figure 2, displays a hold change notice (specific effect equivalent) can be executed.

Specifically, the normal mode hold icon 9B is an icon composed of an image of "o" (see FIGS. 42A and 42B). In addition, there are a first special mode and a second special mode in the special mode, and the hold icon 9B of the first special mode is, as shown in FIG. It is an icon (first special icon G70) consisting of an image, and the hold icon 9B of the second special mode is, as shown in FIG. (Second special icon G71). In addition, in FIG. 42, the icon corresponding to the variable effect is shown as the icon (the pending icon) 9C. Further, the pending icon 9B is closer to the icon 9C, and is associated with the previous start winning. The pending icon 9B is displayed at the display position according to the winning order in the display mode determined by the following execution lottery when winning the second start port 21, and at the start of the new special figure 2 variable display , is shifted to the next display area.

The execution lottery of the pending change notice related to the special figure 2 is performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. That is, when the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "E2H01H" or "E2H03H", the performance control microcomputer 91 determines that the result of the look-ahead determination is "big win" or "small win symbol b". In some cases, the normal mode is selected at a rate of 10%, the first special mode is selected at a rate of 30%, and the second special mode is selected at a rate of 60% as the display mode of the pending icon 9B.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91, when the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "E2H04H", that is, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "small hit symbol c", the reservation icon 9B , the normal mode is selected at a rate of 10%, the first special mode is selected at a rate of 60%, and the second special mode is selected at a rate of 30%.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91, when the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "E2H09H", that is, when the result of the prefetch determination is "losing", the display mode of the pending icon 9B , the normal mode is selected at a rate of 80%, the first special mode is selected at a rate of 15%, and the second special mode is selected at a rate of 5%.

Thus, in this embodiment, if the result of the prefetch determination is "big hit" or "small hit" (small hit pattern b and small hit pattern c), the special mode (first special mode and second special mode) are likely to be displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "losing", the hold icon 9B in the normal mode is more likely to be displayed than the hold icon 9B in the special mode (first special mode and second special mode). Therefore, the special mode pending icon 9B functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of winning a big win or a small win.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the result of the prefetch determination is "small hit symbol b" or "big hit", than the first special mode holding icon 9B (first special icon G70, see FIG. 42(A)) , The second special mode pending icon 9B (second special icon G71, see FIG. 42(B)) is likely to be displayed. Also, the hold icon 9B of the first special mode is likely to be displayed. Therefore, when the reserved icon 9B of the second special mode is displayed, the small winning pattern b (rather than the small winning pattern c) is given to the player than when the reserved icon 9B of the first special mode is displayed. It is suggested to the player that there is a high possibility of winning a small win with a large amount of benefits) or a "jackpot". In this way, in this embodiment, the pending change notice not only suggests the degree of expectation that the small winning game will be executed and the degree of expectation that the big winning game will be executed, but also indicates the possibility of winning which small winning symbol. It is also suggested that it is expensive.

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a gaming machine capable of executing a jackpot game based on passing through the specific area 39 in the second big winning hole 35, a small win A novel game property is provided in which even if a big winning game is not executed when a game is executed, the ball can be controlled to a time-saving state in which it is easy to enter the second start port 21 according to the end of the small winning game. It is possible (see FIG. 35).

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time-saving state of the same number of times of time-saving is set regardless of whether or not V passage occurs in the small-hit game based on the small-hit pattern b and the small-hit pattern c. (See Figure 8). In other words, it is possible to prevent a difference in the number of time reductions depending on the presence or absence of the V passage. Therefore, it is possible to make the only difference in the profit obtained depending on the presence or absence of the V passage be the presence or absence of the execution of the jackpot game. Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if passage to the specific area 39 is not generated in the small winning game, the same upper limit number of times of execution as when it is generated is guaranteed. It is possible to provide

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of times of time saving is set to the same number (6 times) in the time saving state after that, even when the small winning pattern b is won and when the small winning pattern c is won. . That is, in this form, it is prevented that the number of times of time saving differs depending on the type of the small winning pattern (small winning stop mode). Therefore, even if the types of the small winning symbols are different, it is possible to prevent the difference in profit in the time saving state after the small winning game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the possibility of execution of a small winning game may be suggested by the reservation change notice (see FIG. 42), so the game interest is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the pending change notice is executed according to the production selection criteria (table shown in FIG. 43) corresponding to the type of the small winning pattern (small winning stop mode), the pending change notice It is possible to predict the kind of small winning pattern from the execution situation, and the game interest is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, when the small winning game is started, the time saving state ends, and even if the game ball is not passed through the specific area 39 in the small winning game, it is allowed to pass. Similarly, it is controlled to the time saving state (see FIG. 35). Therefore, it is possible to provide the playability that the control to the time-saving state is guaranteed even in the unlikely event of ball clogging or shooting failure.

It should be noted that ending the time saving state before the start of the small winning game has the following significance. That is, as in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, even in a configuration in which the second starting port 21 is arranged upstream of the second big winning port 35 (see FIG. 1), during the small winning game, It is possible to prevent the game ball heading for the second big winning hole 35 from entering the second starting hole 21 and hindering the ball from entering the second big winning hole 35.例文帳に追加

10. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In addition, in the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

<Second embodiment>
A pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45. FIG. The pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment differs from the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment in the types of small winning symbols that can be won based on the special figure 2 lottery.

Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment uses the jackpot symbol type determination table and the small hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 44 to perform the jackpot symbol type determination and the small hit symbol type determination. The types of jackpot symbols in the second embodiment are the same as the jackpot symbol types in the first embodiment (see FIG. 8). Also, the types of small winning symbols that can be won based on the lottery of the special figure 1 are the same as in the first embodiment. On the other hand, the types of small winning symbols that can be won based on the lottery of special figure 2 are as follows.

That is, as shown in FIG. 44, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment has "special figure 2_small winning pattern b" (first small winning An example of a stop mode) and "special figure 2_small hit pattern d" (an example of a second small win stop mode). "Special figure 2_small winning design b" is a small winning design that can be won even in the first embodiment. In the small winning game based on "special figure 2_small winning pattern b", the second large winning opening 35 is opened in the opening pattern for passage (Fig. 34 (b)), and when V passage occurs during the small winning game, substantially After the 10R jackpot game is executed, the number of times of time saving is controlled to be six times.

On the other hand, "special figure 2_small winning design d" is a small winning design peculiar to the second embodiment. In the small winning game based on "special figure 2_small winning pattern d", the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the opening pattern for passing (34 (b)), and when V passage occurs during the small winning game, it is substantially 10R After the jackpot game is executed, the number of times of time saving is controlled to be 100 times of time saving state.

Here, the time saving state in which the number of time saving times is 100 is a state in which the next big win is substantially decided. In the lottery of the special figure 2, it is possible to win the small hit with a probability of about 1/7, and as long as the game is played correctly, the game ball can be passed through the specific area 39 without fail if the small win is won. is. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state in which the number of times of time saving is 100 times (an example of the “first value”) is a time saving state advantageous to the player compared to the time saving state of one time or six times. In addition, it can be said that a small win in which the number of times of time saving is set to 100 is advantageous to the player compared to a win (small win or big win) in which the number of times of time saving is set to 1 time or 6 times.

On the other hand, when V passage is not generated in the small winning game based on "special figure 2_small winning pattern d", the big winning game is not executed, and the number of times of time saving is 6 times according to the end of the small winning game. (An example of the "second value") is controlled to the time saving state. In other words, in the second embodiment, if the "special figure 2 _ small winning pattern d" is won, but the V passage is not generated, the time saving state of the same number of time saving times as the time of the V passage (substantially the next big hit Although it does not control to the time saving state to be confirmed), as a guarantee for the player, it is controlled to the time saving state of the same number of time saving times (6 times) as when winning another small winning pattern ("special figure 2_small winning pattern b") I am trying to

It should be noted that the flow of progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment is as shown in FIG. That is, after the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1, it is controlled to the time saving state of 1 time or 6 times of time saving. Then, in the special figure 2 lottery, if you win a 2-type jackpot after winning a small hit, if the type of the small hit pattern is "special figure 2_small hit pattern b", after the real 10R jackpot game, time saving The number of times shifts to the time saving state of 6 times. Also, if the type of the small winning pattern is "special figure 2_small winning pattern d", after the big winning game of substantially 10R, the number of times of time saving shifts to the time saving state of 100 times. In the case of shifting to the time-saving state 100 times, acquisition of the next big winning game is substantially decided. In addition, in the lottery of the special figure 2, when the 1st kind jackpot (direct hit jackpot) is won, after the jackpot game of 10R, the number of times of time saving is controlled to six times. Also in the second embodiment, when the small winning game or the big winning game starts, the time saving flag is turned OFF, and the time saving state ends.

Here, in the small winning game based on the "special figure 2_small winning pattern b", when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 (in the case of V non-passing), the big winning game is not executed, V It shifts to a time-saving state with the same number of time-savings as when passing (time-saving state with 6 times of time-savings). On the other hand, in the small winning game based on "special figure 2_small winning pattern d", when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 (in the case of V non-passing), the big winning game is not executed, V passing Shift to a time-saving state with a different number of times of time (time-saving state with 6 times of time-saving times). In this way, the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment is set to a small winning pattern set to the same number of time reductions when V is passed and when V is not passed, and to a different number of time reductions when V is passed and when V is not passed. It has a small hit pattern.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, even if V passage is not generated in the small winning game based on the small winning pattern b or the small winning game based on the small winning pattern d, the number of time saving times is controlled to the time-saving state six times, so even in the unlikely event that a clogged ball or a firing failure occurs, the player is guaranteed control to such a time-saving state, and it is possible to suppress the decline in the enjoyment of the game. .

Also, in the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, in the time saving state when V passage cannot be generated in the small winning game based on the small winning pattern d, the number of time saving times is not 100 times (the same number as when passing V). , is set to 6 times. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the following aggressive game. That is, in the case of a player who can distinguish whether he has won the small winning symbol b or the small winning symbol d by the stop mode of the special symbol, it is possible to win the small winning symbol d in the time saving state of 100 times. Players can play a strategic way of waiting for V to pass, which lacks fairness among players. Therefore, in this form, the time saving state is ended at the start of the small winning game, and even if the ball clogging or firing failure occurs and the V passage cannot be generated, it is controlled to the time saving state six times. I'm trying As a result, the player is provided with a minimum guarantee, and a decline in interest in the game can be suppressed.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, when passage to the specific area 39 is made in the small winning game related to the small winning pattern d, the time saving state in which the execution of the next big winning game is substantially confirmed , there is a great demerit in preventing passage to the specific area 39 in such a small winning game related to the small winning pattern d. Therefore, it is possible to further strengthen the deterrent against the above-described aggressive hitting.

<Other modification examples>
In the above form, only one type of time saving state is provided, but according to the type of winning pattern (big hit pattern, small winning pattern) that triggers the control of the time saving state, any of a plurality of types of time saving state may be configured to be controlled by Specifically, for example, when it is controlled to the time saving state based on "jackpot pattern A", "jackpot pattern B", or "jackpot pattern C", it is controlled to the time saving state A, "small hit pattern b" When it is controlled to the time saving state based on, it is controlled to the time saving state B, and when it is controlled to the time saving state based on the "small hit pattern c", it is controlled to the time saving state C. good too.

In this case, depending on the type of the time saving state, it is preferable to configure so that the variation time of the normal symbol and the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 are different. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), in the time saving state A, the fluctuation time of the normal design is determined to be 2000 ms, and in the time saving state B, the fluctuation time of the normal design is determined to be 3000 ms, and the time saving state In C, the variation time of normal symbols may be determined to be 1000 ms.

Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), in the time saving state A, the electric tube 22 is opened in an open pattern in which the opening is performed twice at an interval of 1 second, and in the time saving state B, The electric chew 22 is opened with an open pattern that opens once for 1.5 seconds, and in the time saving state C, it is opened with an open pattern that opens for 2.5 seconds three times with an interval of 1 second. The configuration may be such that the chew 22 is open.

With this configuration, the time saving state C functions as a state in which it is easier to enter the electric chew 22 than the time saving state A and the time saving state B, and the time saving state A enters the electric chew 22 more than the time saving state B. It functions as a state in which it is easy to enter the ball. That is, depending on which winning pattern is the control trigger for the time saving state, the ease of entering the electric chew 22 in the time saving state changes, so that the game interest can be improved.

It should be noted that, when providing a plurality of types of time-saving state, any of the elements (number of times of opening, opening time, interval time between openings, etc.) that constitutes the opening pattern of the normal symbol fluctuation time, stop time, and electric chew 22 may be different. Just do it.

By the way, when providing a plurality of types of time saving state in the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, for example, if based on "jackpot design A", "jackpot pattern B", or "jackpot pattern C", time saving If it is controlled to the state A, if it is based on the "small winning pattern b", it is controlled to the time saving state B, and if it is based on the "small winning pattern d", it is controlled to the time saving state C. good.

Further, when a plurality of types of time saving states are provided as described above, it is preferable to select a special figure variation pattern according to a different special figure variation pattern determination table for each type of time saving state. Specifically, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the special figure variation pattern according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state A shown in FIG. However, if it is controlled to the time saving state B, the special figure variation pattern is determined according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state B shown in FIG. 47 (B), and if it is controlled to the time saving state C To, it is good to determine the special figure variation pattern according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state C shown in FIG. 47 (C).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table has different variation patterns related to special figure 2. That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state A (FIG. 47 (A)), as the variation pattern of the special figure 2, as in the first embodiment, the variation pattern of the variation time of 30 seconds (P31 to P33 whichever) is determined. When these variation patterns are selected, variation production with battle reach is executed. Also, in the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state B (FIG. 47 (B)), as the variation pattern of the special figure 2, the variation pattern of the variation time of 40 seconds (any of P41 to P43) is determined. . When these variable patterns are selected, a variable effect accompanied by a story ready-to-win effect (a ready-to-win effect different from the battle ready-to-win effect, in which success or failure of the story about the main character is announced) is executed. In addition, in the special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 47 (C)) for the time saving state C, the variation pattern of the variation time of 10 seconds (any of P51 to P53) is determined as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 . When these variation patterns are selected, a variation effect with mission reach (a reach effect different from battle reach, and a result of notifying success or failure depending on whether the main character can clear a predetermined mission) is executed. be.

In this way, if the variation time and production contents of the special figure 2 are configured to differ according to the type of the time saving state, the progress speed of the special figure variation (variation display of the special symbol) is changed for each time saving state, and Since the content of the performance is also changed, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game. In addition, the variation time of the special symbol in each time saving state and the contents of the variation performance can be changed as appropriate.

Further, when a plurality of types of time saving states are provided as described above, it is preferable to configure so that a different production mode is set for each type of time saving state. Specifically, for example, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set to the night background mode (FIG. 36(B)) in the time saving state A as in the first embodiment, and in the time saving state B to FIG. 48(A). It is preferable to set the sky background mode in which the sky background shown in FIG. In this case, the empty background is displayed on the display screen 7a, suggesting to the player that the time-saving state B has been entered. In addition, the display of the space background on the display screen 7a suggests to the player that the time-saving state C has been entered. Note that, in the sky background mode and the space background mode, as in the night background mode, the right hitting notification image RI and the remaining count display ZI are displayed on the display screen 7a.

It should be noted that, as in the above-described second embodiment, after the two types of jackpot game based on the "small hit pattern d", when the number of times of time saving is controlled to the time saving state C of 100 times, FIG. As shown in (C), the space background mode may be set and the remaining count display ZI in a special mode different from the normal mode may be displayed. In the remaining number display ZI of the special mode shown in FIG. 48(C), the remaining value of the number of time reductions in the remaining number of times display ZI of the normal mode (see FIG. 48(B)) is displayed in rainbow color. It is a mode, even if the special figure variation is performed, the display content is not updated. According to such a special aspect of the remaining number display ZI, it is possible to suggest to the player that the next big win is substantially confirmed. In the above-described second embodiment, when the number of times of time saving is controlled to the time saving state of 100 times, the night background mode may be controlled and the remaining number of times display ZI in a special mode may be performed.

In addition, in the above-described form, when it is determined that a small hit is won based on the ball entering the starting port that triggers the execution of the special symbol lottery, the small winning game is executed. It may be configured such that a small hit game can be executed without determining whether or not it is a small hit based on the ball entering the mouth. Also in this case, when the small winning game ends without the occurrence of the V passage, the big winning game is not executed, but the time saving state may be controlled. In addition, in such a configuration, entering a ball into the accessory starting port is an example of a condition for executing a small winning game. By the way, in the above-described form, it is an example of execution conditions of the small winning game that it is determined to execute the small winning game in the special symbol lottery.

Moreover, in the above-described form, the number of time reductions can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, in the second embodiment described above, set the number of times of time saving when the "small hit pattern d" is won and V passage occurs to 50 times, and the "small hit pattern d" It is possible to set the number of time saving times to 80 times in the case where the player wins and the V passage does not occur. That is, the time saving state when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the small winning game is shorter than the time saving state (privilege game state) when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the small winning game. A configuration may be adopted in which the number of times is sometimes set to a large value. Further, in the above-described second embodiment, when "small hit symbol d" is won, it may be configured to control to the time-saving state of 100 times regardless of whether V passage occurs or not. In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, when the "small winning pattern c" is won, it is different from when the "small winning pattern b" is won regardless of whether V passage occurs or not. It is good also as composition controlled to the time-saving state of the number of times of time-saving (for example, 30 times etc.). Also, in the above-described first embodiment, even when winning the "small winning pattern b" and winning the "small winning pattern c", the number of time reductions when V passing does not occur, V passing occurs It is good also as composition set to a value (for example, 3 times) smaller than the number of times of time saving (for example, 6 times) when it does. Even if the number of times of time saving when V passage does not occur is set to a value smaller than the number of times of time saving when V passage occurs, the function as guarantee for the player is exhibited. In other words, the degree of security can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Also, in the above form, if a small hit is won in the time saving state, the time saving state (special game state) is terminated at the start of the small hit game. ) may be configured to terminate the time saving state. Especially when the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 can be executed at the same time (so-called simultaneous variation game machine), it is preferable to end at this timing. Also, the end timing of the time saving state may be after the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation based on the small hit winning has passed and before the stop time has passed. In this specification, when it is said that "the privilege game state is ended before the start of the small winning game", in addition to the configuration of ending the privilege gaming state before starting the small winning game, the small winning game A configuration for ending the privilege game state at the timing of start shall be included.

In addition, in the above-mentioned form, it was configured to terminate the time saving state at the start of the small winning game, but during the small winning game, it may be configured to control to the same game state as before the small winning game. In this case, when the small winning game is executed based on the small winning in the time saving state, even if V passage does not occur in the small winning game, the winning small winning pattern is displayed according to the end of the small winning game. It is good also as composition by which the number of times of time saving which responded is reset. Further, in the above-described form, when a small hit is won when it is not in the time saving state, it may be configured to control to the time saving state at the time of determination of the small hit winning (at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

In the first embodiment, the "small winning pattern b" and the "small winning pattern c" are configured so that the substantial number of rounds in the two-type big winning game based on the V passage is different. If different, the ease of passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the small winning game may be different. Specifically, for example, in a small winning game based on "small winning pattern b", the second big winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern that can always pass through the specific area 39, and "small winning pattern c" In the small winning game based on , the passage rate to the specific area 39 may be set to open the second big winning hole 35 with an opening pattern of about 1/3. That is, when a plurality of small winning patterns are provided, the difference in benefits for each small winning pattern may be the number of winning balls that can be obtained in the big winning game, the number of times of time saving, or the small winning game It may be the ease of passage to the specific area 39 in .

Also, in the above form, by executing a pending change notice (holding change effect) as a look-ahead effect based on the start winning command, it was configured to suggest the degree of expectation of winning a small hit, but it suggests the degree of expectation of winning a small win. For the look-ahead effect, various known continuous effects such as so-called zone notice, same-color chance, gimmick activation, winning confirmation effect, etc. can be appropriately adopted.

Also, in the above form, based on the lottery of special figure 1, it was configured to be elected to the V non-passing small hit ("special figure 1_small hit pattern a", see FIG. 8), but in the lottery of special figure 1 Based on this, it may be configured so as not to win a small hit.

In the above-described form, the small hit that can be won based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is only the V non-passing small hit that is scheduled not to pass through the specific area 39 (V passing), but V passing is possible. It may be configured so that it is possible to win the V passing small prize. In this case, when V passing occurs during the small winning game based on the V passing small winning, the number of times of time saving may shift to a time saving state of a predetermined number after the end of the two-kind big winning game. Further, in this case, even if the V passage does not occur during the small winning game based on the V passing small winning, it may be configured to shift to the time saving state according to the end of the small winning game. In this case, the number of times of time saving may differ between when shifting to the time saving state after the end of the two-type jackpot game and when shifting to the time-saving state without executing the two-type jackpot game. Specifically, for example, in the former, the number of times of time saving may be set to 100 times, and in the latter, the number of times of time saving may be set to 6 times.

Further, in the above embodiment, based on the entry of the ball into the second start port 21, it is configured to execute a look-ahead effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning a small hit, but based on the entry of the ball into the first start port 20, It is good also as composition which performs similar look-ahead production.

Further, in the above embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine, but it may be a game machine of a type other than a 1 type 2 type mixing machine such as a so-called "ST machine" or a "probability variable loop machine". If it is a ST machine or a variable loop machine, it may be a so-called "symbol variable machine" that determines the transition to a high probability state with a high jackpot winning probability based on the type of special symbol that has been won, or a V attacker (specific area It may be a so-called “V probability changer” in which a transition to a high probability state is determined based on passage to a specific area in a large winning device having a . In this way, in the case of a game machine of a type other than a type 1 type 2 type mixed machine, a large winning opening having no specific area (V area) inside is opened based on a small winning, and a small winning According to the end of the game, it may be configured to be controlled to the time-saving state. Even if it comprises in this way, the new game property which can be controlled to a time saving state can be provided, without a jackpot game being performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called 1-type 2-type mixing machine, but depending on the game characteristics to be realized, it may be a so-called Hanemono (2-type machine) that does not have a 1 type jackpot. That is, the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 may be configured so that the so-called "direct hit jackpot" cannot be won.

In addition, in the above-described form, it was configured to be able to win the so-called "direct hit big hit" based on the lottery of special figure 2, but the configuration that can not be elected to the "direct hit big hit" based on the lottery of special figure 2, that is, special figure 2 The jackpot based on the lottery may be composed of only two types of jackpots.

In the above-described form, in the small winning game based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the opening control of the second large winning opening 35 (opening and closing member 37) and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that V passage always occurs. It was configured. On the other hand, in the small winning game based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the opening control of the second large winning opening 35 and the operation control of the distribution member 71 that may pass V but may not pass V If the configuration to be performed (that is, the timing when the distribution member 71 is in the pass-allowing state and the timing of winning the second big winning opening 35 match well, passage to the specific area 39 will occur, but if not, to the specific area 39 may be configured to prevent the passage of . When configured in this way, it may be a configuration in which there is no loss in the lottery result of the special figure 2, that is, a configuration in which a small hit or a big hit is always won.

In addition, in the above-described form, the opening pattern of the small winning game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is an opening pattern in which the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing (Fig. 34 ( b) and (c)). However, as long as the game is played correctly (as long as the player continues to hit to the right), the game that wins the second big prize opening 35 can be caused to pass through the specific area 39 without fail during the small winning game. It does not have to be an open pattern that allows all of the spheres to pass through the specified area 39 . Specifically, for example, an opening pattern that repeats 0.1 second opening 12 times is used, and a game ball that wins when opening 1 to 9 times passes through the specific area 39, but when opening 10 to 12 times A winning game ball may pass through the non-specific area 70 . In other words, the opening pattern for passing may be an opening pattern that allows a prize to be won in the second large prize winning port 35 and that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second large prize winning port 35 passes through the specific area 39 . In addition, when the opening pattern as in this modified example is used, the opening/closing member of the second big winning device is as follows so that the game ball can easily enter the second big winning hole 35 at each opening. should be That is, it is preferable to adopt a forward/retreat type which can move back and forth, closes the second large prize winning opening when it is forward and opens the second large prize winning opening when it is retreating backward. It is preferable that the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 rolls on the upper surface of the opening/closing member. In addition, the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the opening/closing member is increased (for example, a surface using a highly elastic member such as rubber) so that the game ball rolls slowly on the upper surface of the opening/closing member. Good. Alternatively, a protrusion for slowing the rolling speed of the game ball may be provided on the path of the game ball whose floor is the upper surface of the opening/closing member.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area 39 is opened according to a predetermined operation pattern managed by time based on the start time of the small winning game (see FIG. 34). On the other hand, when the number of winning balls into the second big winning hole 35 reaches a predetermined number of operation trigger winning balls (for example, 1 ball), the specific area 39 is opened (to allow passage). may be configured. In this case, in the special 2V passing small hit, the activation trigger winning ball number may be set to "1", and in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the activation trigger winning ball number may be set to "7". In this way, the winning balls entering the second big winning hole 35 can be made to pass through the specific area 39 at the special 2V passing small hit. On the other hand, in the special 1V non-passing small hit, since the number of winning balls to the second big winning hole 35 does not become 7 balls during the opening period of 1.6 seconds, passing to the specific area 39 is prevented. can be Also in this case, the opening pattern at the special 2V passing small hit is called the passing open pattern, and the opening pattern at the special 1V non-passing small hit is called the non-passing open pattern. Further, even if the distribution member 71 is configured to operate based on the number of winning balls, it is still possible to switch whether or not the specific area 39 is allowed to pass at a predetermined timing.

In the above-described form, the upper limit memory number of special figure 2 reservation (second special figure reservation) was set to "4", but the upper limit memory number of special figure 2 reservation can be changed as appropriate. Also, the configuration without special figure 2 reservation, that is, the upper limit storage number of special figure 2 reservation may be "0".

In addition, in the above-described form, the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of the special figure 2 is set to about 1/7, and the passing rate of the specific area 39 of the winning ball to the second big winning hole 35 in the small hitting game (V passing rate ) is almost 100%, if the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times in the time saving state, the execution of the jackpot game is substantially determined. On the other hand, the lottery result of special figure 2 does not include losing, and the V passing rate may be almost 100%. In this case, the execution of the jackpot game is substantially determined even with a small number of times of time saving (for example, once).

Also, in the above form, the upper limit number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time saving state (time saving number of times) is the total upper limit that is counted even if the variable display of special figure 1 is performed even if the variable display of special figure 2 is performed Although it was the number of executions, apart from this total upper limit execution number, special figure 1 upper limit number of executions for which only the variation display of special figure 1 is counted, and special figure 2 for which only the variation display of special figure 2 is counted An upper limit number of times of execution may be provided, and the time saving state may be terminated when any number of times is satisfied. In addition, special figure 1 upper limit execution frequency and special figure 2 upper limit execution frequency can be set to a value different from the total upper limit execution frequency. In addition, without providing the total upper limit number of executions, a special figure 1 upper limit number of executions and a special number 2 upper limit number of executions are provided, and when any number of times is satisfied, the time saving state ends, or special figure 2 Only an upper limit number of times of execution may be provided, and when this number of times is satisfied, the time saving state may be terminated.

In the above-described form, as the type of jackpot and the type of small hit that can be passed through V, only the hit that is controlled to the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game is provided, but the hit that is controlled to the non-time saving state after the end of the jackpot game may be provided.

Further, in the above-described form, when the jackpot game (including the two-type jackpot game) is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2 than when the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 1, Although the configuration is such that the player can obtain a large amount of benefits, the opposite or the same may be used. In addition, the benefits that the player can acquire include the amount of prize balls that can be acquired in the jackpot game, various settings related to the game state after the jackpot game (whether or not to be controlled to the time saving state, control to the time saving state such as the number of times of reduced working hours when it is done).

Further, in the above embodiment, the display unit that performs the variable effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (the display screen 7a of the image display device 7), but it may be configured by each display screen of two or more display devices. good. For example, in a configuration having a sub-display device in addition to the image display device 7 as the main display device, the display screen of the main display device performs a variable effect of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the sub-display device performs a variable effect. It may be constructed such that the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are displayed on the display screen. A touch panel comprising a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the gaming machine frame 50, and the liquid crystal display device of this touch panel may be used as a sub-display device.

In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are obtained as the random numbers (determination information) obtained based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Based on the obtained random number, whether or not the winning is a big win or a small win, the big winning pattern, the small winning pattern, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

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

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
Determination means (game control microcomputer) that performs determination processing (processing shown in FIG. 20) including determination of whether to execute a small winning game that opens a special winning opening (second big winning opening 35) in which a game ball can enter 81 processing related to the judgment of small hits, etc.);
Based on the result of the determination process, a small winning game execution means capable of executing the small winning game (processing related to execution of a small winning game by the game control microcomputer 81);
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game ball that has won the special prize hole has passed through the specific area (39) (related to execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) processing) and
A game state control means (for game control) capable of controlling a privilege game state (time-saving state) in which a game ball can easily enter a variable ball entrance (second start port 21) in which the ease of entry of a game ball can be changed. Processing related to control of the game state by the microcomputer 81),
The game state control means, when the small winning game is executed, even if the game ball passes through the specific area in the small winning game, even if the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the privilege A game machine (pachinko game machine 1) characterized by being controllable to a game state (see FIG. 35).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the gaming machine capable of executing the big winning game based on passage through the specific area in the special winning opening, when the small winning game is executed, even if the big winning game is not executed, the variable It is possible to provide a novel game property that can be controlled to a privilege game state in which the ball can be easily entered into the ball entrance.

The invention according to means A2 is
The gaming machine according to means A1,
The game state control means is
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, control to the privilege game state according to the end of the big hit game (see step S2102 in FIG. 26),
When the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game, the game characterized by controlling to the privilege game state according to the end of the small hit game (see step S2323 in FIG. 28) machine.

According to the game machine of this configuration, when there is no passage to the specific area in the small winning game and the big winning game is not executed, it is controlled to the privilege game state according to the end of the small winning game, which is a novel game. It becomes possible to provide

The invention according to means A3 is
The gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2,
After variably displaying a predetermined identifying symbol (special symbol), a symbol display control means (processing related to variable display and stop display of special symbols by the game control microcomputer 81) that stops and displays in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination process is provided. prepared,
The game state control means terminates the privilege game state when the number of executions of the variable display of the identification symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (time reduction number of times),
The upper limit number of times of execution is the privilege game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small winning game, and the privilege game state when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small winning game. are set to the same value (for example, 6 times, see FIG. 8).

According to the game machine of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the difference in the number of times of time saving depending on the presence or absence of V passage. Therefore, it is possible to make the only difference in the profit obtained depending on the presence or absence of the V passage be the presence or absence of the execution of the jackpot game.

The invention according to means A4 is
The gaming machine according to means A3,
The stop mode of the identification pattern that triggers the execution of the small winning game includes a first small winning stop mode (small winning symbol b) and a second small winning stop mode (small winning) different from the first small winning stop mode. There is a winning pattern c),
The upper limit execution count in the privilege game state is the same when the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first small winning stop mode and when the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the second small winning stop mode. A gaming machine characterized by being set to a value (for example, 6 times, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to prevent the number of times of time saving from being different depending on the type of the small winning stop mode. Therefore, even if the types of the small winning stop mode are different, it is possible to prevent the difference in profit in the privilege game state after the small winning game.

The invention according to means A5 is
The gaming machine according to means A3,
The stop mode of the identification pattern that triggers the execution of the small winning game includes a first small winning stop mode (small winning symbol b) and a second small winning stop mode (small winning) different from the first small winning stop mode. There is a hit pattern d, see FIG. 44),
The upper limit number of executions in the privilege game state is when the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first small winning stop mode and when the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the second small winning stop mode, This gaming machine is characterized by being set to different values (see FIG. 44).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the upper limit number of executions in the subsequent privilege game state differs depending on whether the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first small winning stop mode or the second small winning stop mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase interest in the types of small winning stop modes, and it is possible to improve amusement in the game.

The invention according to means A6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A5,
Prior to the execution of the determination process, prefetching determination means for performing prefetching determination processing including prefetching determination of whether to execute the small hit game (processing related to prefetching determination by the game control microcomputer 81, that is, processing to specify the start winning command , see FIG. 12) and
Transmission means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of transmitting prefetch judgment information (start winning command) indicating the result of the prefetch judgment process to production control means (production control microcomputer 91) capable of controlling production processing) and
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means can execute a specific effect (holding change notice, see FIG. 42) that suggests the degree of expectation that the small winning game will be executed based on the look-ahead determination information. is.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the possibility of execution of a small winning game may be suggested by the specific effect, so the interest in the game is improved.

The invention according to means A7 is
The gaming machine according to means A6,
The small winning game is executed when an identification symbol indicating the result of the determination process is stopped and displayed in a small winning stop mode,
The look-ahead determination information includes information on the type of the small hit stop mode (information such as whether it is a small hit pattern b or a small hit pattern c, see FIG. 12),
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that it executes the specific effect (see FIG. 43) based on the effect selection criteria corresponding to the type of small winning stop mode indicated by the look-ahead determination information.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the specific effect is executed according to the effect selection criteria corresponding to the type of the small winning stop mode, it is possible to predict the type of the small winning stop mode from the execution status of the specific effect, Game interest is improved.

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
Determination means (game control microcomputer) that performs determination processing (processing shown in FIG. 20) including determination of whether to execute a small winning game that opens a special winning opening (second big winning opening 35) in which a game ball can enter 81 processing related to the judgment of small hits, etc.);
Based on the result of the determination process, a small winning game execution means capable of executing the small winning game (processing related to execution of a small winning game by the game control microcomputer 81);
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game ball that has won the special prize hole has passed through the specific area (39) (related to execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) processing) and
A game state control means (for game control) capable of controlling a privilege game state (time-saving state) in which a game ball can easily enter a variable ball entrance (second start port 21) in which the ease of entry of a game ball can be changed. Processing related to control of the game state by the microcomputer 81),
The game state control means is
When executing the small winning game based on the result of the determination process in the privilege game state, the privilege game state is terminated,
The game machine is characterized in that it can be controlled to the privilege game state (see FIG. 35) whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area in the small winning game.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the small winning game is started, the privilege game state ends, and even if the game ball is not allowed to pass through the specific area in the small winning game, it is the same as when it is passed. It is controlled to the privilege game state. Therefore, it is possible to provide the playability that the control to the privilege game state is guaranteed even in the unlikely event of ball clogging or shooting failure.

The invention according to means B2 is
The gaming machine according to means B1,
The game state control means is
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, control to the privilege game state according to the end of the big hit game (see step S2102 in FIG. 26),
When the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game, the game characterized by controlling to the privilege game state according to the end of the small hit game (see step S2323 in FIG. 28) machine.

According to the game machine of this configuration, even if there is no passage to the specific area in the small winning game and the big winning game is not executed, it is controlled to the privilege game state according to the end of the small winning game, which is a novel game characteristic. It is possible to provide

The invention according to means B3 is
The gaming machine according to means B1 or means B2,
After variably displaying a predetermined identifying symbol (special symbol), a symbol display control means (processing related to variable display and stop display of special symbols by the game control microcomputer 81) that stops and displays in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination process is provided. prepared,
The game state control means terminates the privilege game state when the number of executions of the variable display of the identification symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (time reduction number of times),
The upper limit execution count in the privilege game state when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game is in the privilege game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game The gaming machine is characterized in that the upper limit number of times of execution is set to the same value (see FIG. 8) or a smaller value.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the upper limit number of times of execution in the privilege game state when there is no passage to the specific area is equal to or less than the upper limit number of times of execution in the privilege game state when there is passage to the specific area. Since it is set, it is possible to prevent the player from receiving a profit by intentionally not allowing the player to pass through the specific area.

The invention according to means B4 is
The gaming machine according to means B3,
The upper limit execution count in the privilege game state when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game is in the privilege game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game The gaming machine is characterized in that it is set to the same value as the upper limit number of times of execution (6 times, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if passage to the specific area is not generated in the small winning game, the privilege game state of the same upper limit number of times of execution as when it is generated is provided. It is possible.

The invention according to means B5 is
The gaming machine according to means B3,
The stop mode of the identification pattern that triggers the execution of the small winning game includes a first small winning stop mode (small winning symbol b) and a second small winning stop mode (small winning) different from the first small winning stop mode. There is a hit pattern d),
The upper limit number of executions in the privilege gaming state is
When the identification pattern is stopped and displayed in the first small hit stop mode, the same value (6 times, see FIG. 44),
When the identification pattern is stopped and displayed in the second small hit stop mode, the value when the game ball does not pass through the specific area is smaller than when the game ball passes through the specific area (100 times when passing V, This game machine is characterized in that it is set to 6 times when V is not passed (see FIG. 44).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when there is no passage to the specific area in the small winning game according to the second small winning stop mode, the upper limit execution number in the privilege game state is set to the specific area. Since the value is smaller than in the case of the small winning game, it is possible to prevent the unexpected hitting method of not causing the passage to the specific area in the small winning game.

The invention according to means B6 is
The gaming machine according to means B5,
The upper limit number of executions in the privilege gaming state is
When the identification symbol is stop-displayed in the second small-hit stop mode and the game ball passes through the specific area, the big-hit game is likely to be executed before the upper limit number of execution times is displayed. set to a value of 1 (100 times),
When the identification symbol is stop-displayed in the second small winning stop mode and the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the upper limit number of times of execution is displayed more varied than when the first value is set. is set to a second value (6 times) that makes it difficult for the jackpot game to be executed (see FIG. 45).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when passage to the specific area is made in the small winning game according to the second small winning stop mode, control is performed to the privilege game state in which execution of the next big winning game is substantially confirmed. Therefore, there is a large demerit in not causing passage to the specific area in the small winning game related to such a second small winning stop mode. Therefore, it is possible to further strengthen the deterrent against the above-described unplanned hitting.

The invention according to means B7 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to means B6,
When the small winning game is executed based on the result of the determination process related to the ball entering the variable ball entrance, at least one of the game balls that have won the special winning opening in the small winning game This gaming machine is characterized in that it is configured to pass through a specific area (see FIGS. 34(b) and 34(c)).

In the gaming machine with this configuration, there is a great disadvantage when passage to a specific area cannot be generated in a small winning game due to clogged balls or defective firing. Therefore, the profit guarantee by the above configuration becomes more significant.

1... Pachinko game machine 7... Image display device 7a... Display screen 21... Second starting port (variable ball entrance)
35 … 2nd Grand Prize Opening (Special Prize Opening)
39...Specific area 81...Game control microcomputer 91...Production control microcomputer 100...Image control board

Claims (2)

Determination means for performing determination processing including determination of whether or not to execute a small winning game for opening a special winning hole into which a game ball can enter;
A small winning game execution means capable of executing the small winning game based on the result of the determination process;
a jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game ball that has won the special prize hole has passed through the specific area;
a game state control means capable of controlling a privilege game state in which a game ball can easily enter a variable ball entrance in which the ease of entry of a game ball can be changed;
In the small winning game,
A first small winning game in which the game ball can pass through the specific area;
A second small winning game in which the game ball cannot pass through the specific area or is more difficult to pass than the first small winning game,
The game state control means is
When executing the small winning game based on the result of the determination process in the privilege game state, the privilege game state is terminated,
When the first small winning game is executed, even if the game ball passes through the specific area in the first small winning game, even if the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the privilege game state is controllable and
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the second small winning game, the special game state is not controlled . The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
After variably displaying a predetermined identification pattern, a pattern display control means for stop-displaying in a stop mode showing the result of the determination process,
The game state control means terminates the privilege game state when the number of executions of the variable display of the identification symbols in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions,
The upper limit number of times of execution is the privilege game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the first small winning game, and when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the first small winning game A game machine characterized in that the privilege game state is also set to the same value.

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