JP7171063B2 - 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 (special game state) in which the game ball is more likely to enter the openable and closable starting port (variable ball entrance) than in the normal game state. can be

JP 2018-88993 A

However, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the enjoyment of games in a game machine that may enter a special game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter a variable ball entrance that can be opened and closed than in a normal game state.

The game machine according to the present invention is
a variable ball opening that can be changed to a closed state or an open state in which the ball is easier to enter than the closed state;
A gaming machine comprising game control means capable of variably displaying special symbols, and executing a jackpot game advantageous to a player when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific mode indicating a jackpot,
The game control means is
In a normal game state, if the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode, a game ball is more likely to enter the variable ball entrance than in the normal game state without going through the jackpot game . Controllable to 1 special game state,
In the first special game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the non- specific mode, a game ball enters the variable ball entrance from the first special game state without going through the jackpot game. This game machine is characterized by being controllable to a second special game state in which the ball is easily thrown.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance 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 provided. 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 lost symbol type determination table. (E) 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 determination table of the type of losing symbols in the normal game state, and is a table for explaining the types of losing. (B) It is a determination table of the lost pattern type of the slightly reduced time state A, and is a table for explaining the type of lost. (C) It is a determination table of the lost pattern type in the slightly reduced time state B, and is a table for explaining the type of lost. (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. (A) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for the minute time saving state A. (B) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for the minute time saving state B. (A) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state A. (B) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state B. 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 flow chart of variation pattern selection 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 embodiment. It is a figure explaining the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing a background image in the daytime background mode; (B) is a diagram showing a background image in a sky background mode; (C) is a diagram showing a background image in space background mode. (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 a super night background mode. (D) It is a figure which shows the background image of wildfire background mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of production|presentation.

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 7a of the image display device 7, production patterns (decorative patterns) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special pattern and the second special pattern described later are displayed. There is a display area. 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". Also, when winning a small prize, the production pattern is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "246". In addition, when it is a loss (usually a loss), the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose pattern such as "263". 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, it is possible to arbitrarily change the combination of performance symbols to be stop-displayed according to each lottery result, and the performance symbols may be stop-displayed with random eyes when winning a small prize.

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.

In addition, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect pending display area that displays the effect pending display area 9A according to the number of storage of the first special pending, which will be described later, and the number of storage of the second special pending, which will be described later. There is a second effect pending display area for displaying the effect pending 9B accordingly. 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 prize winning device 19 having a first start opening 20 (an example of "another ball entry opening") in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always unchanged. ing. 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 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.).

Further, below the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second starting port 21 is provided. The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening, a variable entrance, or a second entrance. The winning of the game ball into the second starting port 21 triggers the lottery of the second special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number, etc.).

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 (equivalent to a 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, a normal prize winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left part of the game area 3. As shown in FIG. 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.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1 , a gate 28 through which game balls can pass is provided on the upper left side of the normal winning opening 27 in the game area 3 . 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 .

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 gate 28, a second starting port 21 associated with an electric chew 22, a first starting port 20, a first big winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, aiming to pass through the gate 28 and win the second starting hole 21 or the first starting hole 20 related to the electric chew 22. - 特許庁

On the other hand, the electric tube 22, the second big winning device 36, the first big winning device 31, and the outlet 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. The player aims to win a prize to the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2.

In this embodiment, 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. The display device 40 includes a first special symbol display device 41a that variably displays a first special symbol (corresponding to the first symbol, also called special symbol 1), a second special symbol (corresponding to the second symbol, special symbol 2) ), and a normal symbol display 42 that variably displays the normal symbols. In addition, the display device 40 includes the first special symbol display device 43a that displays the number of memory of the operation suspension (first special symbol suspension) of the first special symbol display device 41a, and the second special symbol display device 41b. It includes a second special figure suspension indicator 43b that displays the number of memory of operation suspension (second special figure suspension). The first special figure reservation is also called special figure 1 reservation, and the second special figure reservation is also called special figure 2 reservation.

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. 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 (specific stop mode), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won) is used. Then, a big win game is performed to open the first big winning hole 30.例文帳に追加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 for determining the type of the jackpot symbol, determining the type of the small winning symbol, and determining the type of the losing 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 100%, "special figure 1_jackpot design A" is determined. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 2_jackpot design B" 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 100%, "special figure 2 _ small winning pattern b" 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.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that neither the big win nor the small win has been won (that is, when it is determined as a loss), the symbol type random number is determined according to the losing symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(D). By doing so, the type of the lost symbol is determined. In the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 80%, it is decided to be "special figure 1 _ lost pattern A", at a rate of 18.0%, it is decided to be "special figure 1 _ lost pattern B", 2.0% At the ratio, it is determined to be "Special Figure 1 _ Losing Design C". On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 2_loss pattern D" is determined. The difference in the types of the losing symbols affects the settings regarding the gaming state after the stopping symbols are displayed (see FIG. 9). This point is one of the features of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . This point will be described later.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine 1 determines that it is a loss (normal loss described later), the reach random number is determined according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. Decide whether to reach or not. 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, types of small wins, and types of losses will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 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 figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B". Also, at the time of the "small win", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "small win symbol". The small winning design includes "special figure 1_small winning design a" and "special figure 2_small winning design b". In the case of "loss", the special symbol display 41 stops and displays "missing symbol". The lost symbols include "special figure 1_missing symbol A", "special figure 1_missing symbol B", "special figure 1_missing symbol C", and "special figure 2_missing symbol D".

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 is one type of jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern stopped and displayed on the first special pattern display 41a) that can be won in the lottery of the first special pattern (special pattern 1). 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 lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_jackpot design A". Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_jackpot design B".

As shown in FIG. 8, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" is a 4R (round) jackpot, the number of openings of the first big prize opening 30 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29. 5 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when "jackpot pattern A" is won is "time saving state A" (one of a plurality of types of time saving states), which will be described later, but is based on "jackpot pattern A". In the time saving state, the number of times of working time saving is set to once. 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 B" 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 B" is "time saving state A" described later, 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 is one type of small winning symbol (a small winning symbol 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 pattern b".

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 winning pattern b" is a small winning 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 the "small hit pattern a" and 0.008 seconds for the "small hit pattern b". 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, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit pattern b", the first big prize winning port 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd R to the 11th R with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. In other words, a 10R double jackpot game is executed. The game state after execution of this two-type jackpot game is controlled to the later-described "time-saving state A". Then, in the time saving state based on the "small winning pattern b", the number of times of time saving is set to 6 times.

Moreover, when it is determined that the game is lost as a result of the special symbol lottery, the type of the lost symbol is determined. As shown in FIG. 9, there are three types of the lost pattern (the lost pattern stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a) determined by the lottery of the special figure 1, and is determined by the lottery of the special figure 2. There is one type of the lost symbol (the lost symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b). Specifically, in the special figure 1 lottery, it is determined to be one of "special figure 1_losing pattern A", "special figure 1_losing pattern B", and "special figure 1_losing pattern C". Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, it is determined as "special figure 2_loss pattern D".

"Special Figure 1_Losing Design A" and "Special Figure 2_Losing Design D" are normal losers, and "Special Figure 1_Losing Design B" and "Special Figure 1_Losing Design C" are special losers. The special loss is a loss that triggers the control of the time saving state (slight time saving state A, slight time saving state B, time saving state B) to be described later. In other words, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the game state after the stop display of the losing symbol to the time saving state (slight time saving state A, slight time saving state B, time saving state B). do. A special loss is also called a short-time loss.

Here, 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.

There are four types of time saving states: a short working time state A, a short working time state B, a short working time state A, and a short working time state B. Time-saving state A is, as described above, a time-saving state that shifts after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the time-saving state B are time-saving states that shift in response to stop-display of a losing symbol without executing a jackpot game. Here, the slight time-saving state in the present embodiment means a time-saving state that is indistinguishable from a non-time-saving state. Therefore, as described later, the time saving state A and the time saving state B, which are time saving states, are game states in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 22 compared to the time saving state A or the time saving state B. Compared to the time-saving state, this is a gaming state in which game balls are more likely to enter the electric chew 22 (see FIG. 10).

In this form, even if the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 is a non-time-saving state, a small time-saving state A, or a small time-saving state B, the drawing of the special figure 1 will result in a special loss. If it is "160 to 195" among the values in the range of the type random value "160 to 199", it is determined as "special figure 1_loss pattern B" (see FIG. 9). In other words, by the lottery of special figure 1, "160 to 195" from among the values in the range of the symbol type random number value "160 to 199" that becomes a special loss, "special figure 1 _ loss pattern B" is determined. The odds are 9/10. Therefore, in the case of a special loss, the percentage determined as "special figure 1_loss pattern B" is "90%".

On the other hand, even if the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 is a non-time-saving state, a small time-saving state A, or a small time-saving state B, the pattern type that becomes a special loss by the lottery of the special figure 1 If the value is "196 to 199" in the range of the random number "160 to 199", it is determined as "special figure 1_losing pattern C" (see FIG. 9). In other words, by the lottery of special figure 1, "196 to 199" from among the values in the range of the symbol type random number value "160 to 199" that becomes a special loss, "special figure 1 _ loss design C" is determined. The probability is 1/10. Therefore, in the case of a special loss, the percentage determined as "special figure 1_loss pattern C" is "10%". In addition, even if the game state of the pachinko machine 1 is the time saving state A or the time saving state B, the lottery of the special figure 1 will result in a special loss. If it is "195", it will be determined as "Special Figure 1_Losing Design B", and if it is "195-199", it will be determined as "Special Figure 1_Losing Design C".

In this form, when it is controlled to one of the non-time-saving state, the slight time-saving state A, or the slight time-saving state B, the stop-displayed losing pattern is "Special Figure 1_ Losing Design B", Or depending on whether it is "special figure 1_loss pattern C", the time saving state controlled when the stop time has elapsed may differ (see FIG. 9).

Specifically, in the normal game state, when the "special figure 1_loss pattern B" is stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the slight time reduction state A when the stop time elapses, while in the normal game state "special figure 1_losing pattern C" is stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the slightly shortened state B when the stop time elapses (see FIG. 9A). Also, in the slight time reduction state A, when the "special figure 1_loss pattern B" is stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the slight time reduction state B when the stop time elapses, while in the slight time reduction state A, "special figure 1_losing pattern C" is stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the time saving state when the stop time elapses (see FIG. 9B). Furthermore, in the minute time saving state B, when "special figure 1 _ losing pattern B" or "special figure 1 _ losing pattern C" is stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the time saving state B when the stop time elapses (Fig. 9(C)). In the present embodiment, when the time-saving state A is controlled, the number of time-savings is set to 100 times (see FIG. 9A), and when the time-saving state B is controlled, the number of times of time-saving is set to 100 times. controlled (see FIGS. 9(A) and 9(B)). Moreover, when it is controlled to the time saving state B, the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times (see FIG. 9(C)). As will be described later, when the time-saving state is different, the variation pattern of normal symbols, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, and the like are different.

Next, the time saving state will be described in more detail. In the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 10(A), the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is the same as the non-time-saving state, and is common. In this form, even in a non-time-saving state or a time-saving state, it is determined to be hit by the normal symbol lottery, but it is not determined to be lost. It should be noted that even in the non-time-saving state or the time-saving state, there may be a case where it is determined to be hit by the normal symbol lottery, and a case where it is determined to be lost. In addition, although it is not determined to be a hit in the normal pattern lottery in the non-time-saving state, in the normal pattern lottery in the time-saving state (time-saving state A, time-saving state B, slight time-saving state A, slight time-saving state B), it is almost hit. It may be determined. That is, in the time-saving state, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 may operate.

In addition, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the normal pattern variation time is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this form, the normal pattern variation time is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, 9 seconds in the slight time saving state A, 8 seconds in the slight time saving state B, 2 seconds in the time saving state A, In time saving state B, it is 1 second. 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. 10(C), the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. The opening time of the electric chew 22 of this form is 0.1 seconds per time if the stopped and displayed pattern is a short open pattern in the non-time saving state, or 0 if the stopped and displayed pattern is a long open pattern. 0.5 seconds. The opening time of the electric chew 22 of this form is 0.5 seconds per time if the stopped and displayed pattern is a short open pattern in the short time state A, or if the stopped and displayed pattern is a long open pattern 1.0 seconds. The opening time of the electric chew 22 of this form is 0.7 seconds per time if the stopped and displayed pattern is a short open pattern in the short time state B, or if the stopped and displayed pattern is a long open pattern 1.2 seconds. The opening time of the electric chew 22 of this form is 1.5 seconds per time if the stopped and displayed symbol is a short open symbol in the time saving state A, or 2 if the stopped and displayed symbol is a long open symbol. .0 seconds. The opening time of the electric chew 22 of this form is 2.0 seconds per time if the stopped symbol is a short open symbol in the time saving state B, or 2.0 seconds if the stopped symbol is a long open symbol. 0.5 seconds. That is, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated.

Also, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 10(C), the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game may be greater than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is one time in the non-time saving state, two times in the time saving state A, and two times in the time saving state B. That is, in the time-saving state A and the time-saving state B, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric tube 22 is activated. In addition, in the slightly reduced working hours state A and the slightly reduced working hours state B, the number of times the electric chew is opened in the auxiliary game is the same as the non-working time saving state, but may be set to 2 times or more.

Under the condition that the fluctuation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating , the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game balls enter the second starting port 21 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 (i.e., time-saving state A or time-saving state B) is also referred to as a "high-base state", and the state in which these functions are not activated (i.e., non-time-saving state) is also referred to as a "low-base state." . In addition, in this form, the variable time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 are in operation, but the electric chew 22 is opened more than the time saving state A or the time saving state B The state (that is, slightly reduced working hours state A or slightly reduced working hours state B) is also referred to as "middle base state". In addition, in the medium base state, the electric chew 22 is more often opened than in the low base state, and the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 21 . In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. In addition, in the middle base state, a big win is aimed at without greatly reducing the number of game balls in hand than in the low base state, but in the high base state, the number of game balls in hand is reduced to aim for a big win. Note that the high base state and the medium base state are states 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 and the medium base state are also referred to as an electric support control state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state.

It should be noted that the high base state does not have to be a state in which all of the above functions are activated. In other words, one or more of the variable time reduction function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are activated, and the function is not activated. It is only necessary that the game ball enters the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 more easily than the time. In addition, 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 opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 A state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 21 of the electric chew 22 than when the function is not in operation may be set as a time-saving state (high base state).

It should be noted that, in the middle base state, not all functions of the variable time reduction function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 need not be activated. That is, by activating one or more of the variable time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 42 and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, the second It suffices if the game ball can easily enter the starting port 21.例文帳に追加In addition, by operating one or more of the variable time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22, the function is not working. It is only necessary that the game ball easily enters the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 . In addition, 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 opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 A state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 by operation than when the function is not in operation may be set as a slight time reduction state (middle base state).

Here, when each game state of the time saving state A, the time saving state B, the slight time saving state A, and the small working time saving state B is compared, the fluctuation time of the normal design is that the working time saving state B is the working time saving state A, the working time saving state A , and shorter than the time saving state B, the time saving state A is shorter than the slightly shortening state A and the slightly shorter working state B, and the slightly shorter working state B is shorter than the slightly shorter working state A (see FIG. 10B). In addition, regarding the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game, the time saving state B is longer than the time saving state A, the slight time saving state A, and the time saving state B. is also long (see FIG. 10(C)). Also, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game in the slightly reduced time state B can be longer than in the slightly reduced time state A (see FIG. 10(C)). In addition, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game in the slight time saving state A can be longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 10(C)). In addition, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is the same in the time saving state A and the time saving state B. 10(C)). The number of opening times of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game in the slightly reduced time state A and the slightly reduced time state B is the same (see FIG. 10(C)).

Therefore, it can be said that the ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 has a relationship of time saving state B>time saving state A>slight time saving state B>slight time saving state A. In other words, although any time-saving state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state, among the time-saving states, the time-saving state B that shifts after the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a special loss is the most game. Next, the time-saving state A that shifts after the end of the jackpot game is advantageous for the player, and the next slight time-saving state B that shifts after the first special symbol is stopped and displayed due to a special loss is advantageous for the player. Next, it can be said that the slight time reduction state A that shifts after the first special symbol is stopped and displayed due to a special loss is advantageous for the player.

Furthermore, there is not much difference between the variation time of the normal pattern in the slight time reduction state A in this embodiment and the variation time of the normal pattern in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 10 (B)), and the display is stopped in the slight time reduction state A There is not much difference in the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game when the pattern is a short open pattern and when the pattern stopped and displayed in the non-time saving state is a long open pattern or a short open pattern ( See FIG. 10(C)), and the slight time saving state A is hard to distinguish from the non-working time saving state (see FIG. 10(C)). However, when the pattern stopped and displayed in the slightly reduced time state B is a long open pattern, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is 1.0 seconds (see FIG. 10 (C)), so the non-time saving state A game ball may enter the second starting port 21 more easily than in the case of . On the other hand, there is not much difference between the variation time of the normal pattern in the slight time reduction state B in this embodiment and the variation time of the normal pattern in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 10 (B)), and the display is stopped in the slight time reduction state B There is not much difference in the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game when the symbol displayed is a short open symbol and when the symbol stopped and displayed in the non-time saving state is a long open symbol or a short open symbol. (Refer to FIG. 10(C)), it is difficult to distinguish the minute time saving state B from the non-working time saving state. However, when the pattern stopped and displayed in the slightly reduced time state B is a long open pattern, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is 1.2 seconds (see FIG. 10 (C)), so the non-time saving state In some cases, it is easier for game balls to enter the second starting port 21 than in the case of the short working hours state A.

The time-saving state ends when the variable display of the special symbols of the predetermined upper limit number of times of execution is executed, or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. The upper limit number of times of execution (number of times of time saving) is determined based on the type of 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, 6 times, or 100 times (see FIGS. 8 and 9). For example, when the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times in the time saving state B, the player can get a new jackpot as long as he plays correctly. In other words, the next big hit is substantially decided. This point will be described later.

In the time-saving state A and the time-saving state B (high base state), the game ball is allowed to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting to the left, and the game can proceed advantageously. 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 through the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is struck to the left to enter the second starting port 21.例文帳に追加

In the slight time-saving state A and the slight time-saving state B (middle base state), the game ball is allowed to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting to the left, and the game can proceed advantageously. This is because it is easier to open the electric tube 22 than in the low base state due to the electric sapo control, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . However, compared to the time saving state A and the time saving state B (high base state), the electric chew 22 is more difficult to open, and winning the first starting port 20 is easier than winning the second starting port 21. is. Therefore, the game ball is made to enter the first start port 20 while passing the game ball through the gate 28 which triggers the normal pattern lottery, while hitting left to enter the game ball into the second start port 21.例文帳に追加

In the non-time-saving state (low base state), the game can proceed 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 tube 22 compared to the medium base state or the high base state, and winning the first starting port 20 is more likely than winning the second starting port 21. This is because it is easier to

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. 11 and 12). The special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state A or the time saving state B (FIG. 12) is a table in which the variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected compared to the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state (FIG. 11) is. More specifically, in the special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state A (Fig. 12 (A)) and the special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state B (Fig. 12 (B)), in special figure 1 Although the table concerned is common, the table concerning the special figure 2 is different.

Specifically, in the special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state A (see FIG. 12 (A)), as the variation pattern of special figure 2, the variation pattern of the variation time of 40 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 the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12 (B)) for the time saving state B, the variation pattern of the variation time of 30 seconds (any of P41 to P43) is determined as the variation pattern of the special figure 2. be. When these variation patterns are selected, a variation effect with story reach, which will be described later, is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the small time saving state A or the small time saving state B (see FIG. 13) is different from the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 11), variation This is a table in which a fluctuation pattern with a short time is likely to be selected. A special figure variation pattern is determined according to different special figure variation pattern determination tables in the slightly shorter time state A and the slightly shorter time state B (see FIGS. 13A and 13B). More specifically, in the special figure variation pattern determination table for the short time state A (see FIG. 13 (A)) and the special figure variation pattern determination table for the short time state B (see FIG. 13 (B)), The table related to the special figure 1 and the table related to the special figure 2 are different.

Specifically, in the special figure variation pattern determination table for the minute time reduction state A (see FIG. 13 (A)), as the variation pattern of the special figure 2, the variation pattern of the variation time of 49 seconds (any of P81 to P83 ) is determined. When these variation patterns are selected, a variation effect with mission reach, which will be described later, is executed. In addition, in the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13 (B)) for the slightly reduced time state B, the variation pattern of the variation time of 30 seconds (any of P91 to P93) is determined as the variation pattern of special figure 2 be done. When these variation patterns are selected, a variation effect with mission reach, which will be described later, is executed.

Thus, in this embodiment, the variable time of the special figure 2 is configured to be different depending on the type of the time saving state. Time saving state B is a time saving state with a shorter fluctuation time of special figure 2 than working hours state A, slight working hours state A, and slightly working hours saving state B It is a time saving state with a shorter fluctuation time of special figure 2 than, and the slight time saving state B is a shorter working hours state with a shorter fluctuation time of special figure 2 than the slight time saving state A. Therefore, in the time saving state B, among the time saving state A, the minute time saving state A, or the minute time saving state B, the special figure fluctuation (variation display of the special symbol) progresses faster than any of them. In addition, the time saving state A is faster than the slight time saving state A or the slight time saving state B, and the special figure fluctuation progresses faster. In addition, the slight time reduction state B progresses faster than the slight time reduction state A. In addition, the slight time saving state A progresses faster than the non-working time saving state.

In addition, in this form, it is possible to save up to 4 special figures 2 pending (2nd special figure pending), so after the time saving state ends, the remaining special figure 2 pending Fluctuation display of special figures 2 is executed. At that time, as shown in the special figure 2 column of FIG. 11, 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. Note that the final battle reach, battle reach, story reach, and mission reach are all types of so-called SP reach.

Also, in this form, in a non-time-saving state, if you draw a special loss (time-saving loss) such as "losing pattern B" or "losing pattern C" in the lottery of special figure 1, special figure fluctuation pattern P8 or P9 is selected, and after the execution of SP reach, a time-saving rush effect, which will be described later, is executed (see column of special figure 1 in FIG. 11). As a result, the player is notified that the big winning game will not be executed and the state will shift to the slight time reduction state A or the slight time reduction state B.例文帳に追加This point will be described later.

Also, in this form, in the micro-time saving state A, if a special loss (time saving loss) such as "loss pattern B" or "loss pattern C" is drawn in the lottery of special figure 1, the special figure fluctuation pattern P58 or P59 is selected, and after the execution of SP reach, a time-saving rush effect, which will be described later, is executed (see column of special figure 1 in FIG. 13(A)). As a result, the player is informed that the time-saving state B or the minute time-saving state B is shifted to without executing the jackpot game.

Also, in this form, in the short time state B, if you draw a special loss (time saving loss) such as "loss pattern B" or "loss pattern C" in the lottery of special figure 1, the special figure fluctuation pattern P68 or P69 is selected, and after execution of SP reach, a time-saving rush effect, which will be described later, is executed (see column of special figure 1 in FIG. 13(B)). As a result, the player is notified that the big winning game will not be executed and the state will shift to the time saving state B.例文帳に追加

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 special figure fluctuation based on the start prize (variation display of special symbols) using the start prize command specified based on the judgment information (random number such as a jackpot random number) acquired by the start prize. This is an effect that suggests the degree of winning expectation for the start winning prior to the success/failure determination immediately before the start of the game.

As shown in FIG. 14, the start winning command generated in the present embodiment includes lottery result information whether it is a big hit, a small hit, a normal loss, or a short time loss (special loss). include. 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. Note that the starting winning command only needs to include the lottery result information, and it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is included in the starting winning command in addition to the lottery result 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. 15 to 34. 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. 15 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 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. 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. 16, in main-side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first 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 symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process 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), based on the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls described later, the second special-figure reservation display 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or based on the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls described later It controls the first special figure reservation display 43a to the display mode showing the number. 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. 15). 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. 17, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), 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 starting winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random value group stored in step S206. 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. 14 corresponds to the division in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A). Further, the classification of the symbol type random numbers is such that it can be distinguished whether or not it is a special loss (time saving loss) (see FIG. 7(D)). 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 number is 0 to 9000, it is determined to be a small hit, so the second indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the small hit winning information that is scheduled to be determined as a small hit) A start winning command (lower command value is 02H) is specified. In addition, if the jackpot random number is 9001 to 65249, it is determined to be a normal loss, so the second start award indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the normal loss information that is normally determined to be a loss) A command (lower command value is 03H) 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). In addition, 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).

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 starting winning command identification process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is identified using the starting winning command identification table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random value group stored in step S212. 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". Lottery result information is included in the identified first start winning command.

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. 14 corresponds to the division in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A). Further, the classification of the symbol type random numbers is such that it can be distinguished whether or not it is a special loss (time saving loss) (see FIG. 7(D)). 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 number is 0 to 3300, it is determined to be a small hit, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is a small hit winning information that is scheduled to be determined as a small hit). A start winning command (lower command value is 02H) is specified. Also, if the jackpot random value is 3301 to 65249 and the symbol type random value is 0 to 159, it is determined that it is usually lost. The first starting prize winning command (the value of the lower command is 03H) indicating that it is lost information) is specified. Also, if the jackpot random number is 3301 to 65249 and the symbol type random number is 160 to 199, it is determined to be a special loss (short time loss), so that (that is, the acquired determination information is determined to be a special loss) The first start winning command (the value of the lower command is 04H) indicating that it is special loss information that is scheduled to be played) 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. In addition, in this embodiment, when the first starting winning command indicating a special loss is output to the sub-control board 90, the game control microcomputer 81 suggests shifting to a time-saving state as a look-ahead effect. An effect (for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the display screen 7a suggesting transition to the time saving state) is executed.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the game is waiting for normal symbol fluctuation (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. 10 (A)) Then, if the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B, slight time saving state A, or slight time saving state B), the normal symbol hit determination table for the time saving state (of the time saving state of the table shown in FIG. 10 (A) column)). 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 the slightly reduced time state A, a normal pattern variation pattern in which the normal symbol variation time is 9 seconds is selected, and if the game state is the slightly reduced time state B, the normal symbol variation time is 8 seconds. A normal pattern variation pattern is selected, if the game state is a time saving state A, the normal pattern variation pattern with a variation time of 2 seconds is selected, and if the game state is a time saving state B, the normal pattern variation time is 1. Select the second normal pattern variation pattern.

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 the 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. 10B) is set. (S314) to finish this processing.

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 elapsed (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.

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 (the electric power in FIG. 10 (C) Set the chew release TBL1 and the electric chew release TBL2 in FIG. 10(C). On the other hand, if it is during the short time state A, the open pattern for the short time state A (Fig. 10 (C ) Electric chew open TBL3, Fig. 10 (C) electric chew open TBL4, see), and if it is in the short time state B, the electric Set the open pattern for the short time saving state B as the open pattern of the chew 22 (see the electric chew opening TBL5 in FIG. 10 (C), the electric chew opening TBL6 in FIG. 10 (C)), and if it is in the time saving state A , Depending on the stopped long open pattern or short open pattern, the opening pattern for the time saving state A (electric chew open TBL7 in FIG. 10 (C), electric chew in FIG. 10 (C) If the chew open TBL 8, see) is set, and if it is in the time saving state B, the opening pattern for the time saving state B (Fig. 10(C), electric chew open TBL10 in FIG. 10(C)). 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-described 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. 21, 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. 22, 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 the 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 symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and shown in FIG. (S1112). After determining the losing design type (S1112), the special figure stop design data (see FIG. 7 (D)) corresponding to the losing design classification is set in the special figure classification buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1113) and the process is finished. .

[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 collective description will be given with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) first determines whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON). (S1301).

If it is a non-time saving state (NO 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. 11), the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value ) to select a variation pattern (S1303). As shown in FIG. 11, 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. 11). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reaching than normal reach, and the table distribution rate is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than normal reach It is 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. 11) (S1305).

Also, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the type of the losing pattern is "losing pattern B" (S1306). "Loss pattern B" is, depending on the game state of the pachinko game machine 1, a slight time reduction state A (time reduction number of times 100 times), a small time reduction state B (time reduction number of times 100 times), a time reduction state It is a special loss to shift to one of B (time saving number of times 100 times) (see FIG. 9). If the type of the lost pattern is "losing pattern B" (YES in S1306), refer to the table for the losing pattern B during the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the losing pattern B of the table shown in FIG. 11), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1307). In the present embodiment, when it is the losing pattern B, it is determined as the variation pattern P8.

Also, in step S1306, if it is not "losing pattern B" (NO in S1306), it is determined whether or not the type of the losing pattern is "losing pattern C" (S1308). The ``losing pattern C'' shifts to a slight time saving state B (100 times of time saving) or a time saving state B (100 times of time saving) when the stop time of the special pattern elapses according to the game state of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加It is a special loss (see FIG. 9). If the type of the lost design is "losing design C" (YES in S1308), refer to the table for the losing design C during the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the losing design C of the table shown in FIG. 11), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1309). In the present embodiment, when it is the losing pattern C, it is determined as the variation pattern P9.

In addition, in this form, when the variation pattern P8 is determined, and when the variation pattern P9 is determined, the SP reach with a high jackpot expectation is executed. Then, in this SP reach, a failure effect (failure effect) is executed, but after that, a time saving rush effect suggesting transition to a time saving state is executed (see FIG. 46). This point will be described later.

Also, in step S1308, if it is not "losing symbol C" (NO in S1308), it is normal losing (losing symbol A or losing symbol D, see FIG. 9). RC value) is determined whether or not the reach establishment random value (S1310). As shown in FIG. 7(E), 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 the normal loss 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 (reach without reach loss in the table shown in FIG. 11 ) 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 S1311 is executed and step S1312 is performed (see column of special figure 2 and losing pattern D in FIG. 11). 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).

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 working. 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 a time saving state (YES in S1301), as shown in FIG. 24, special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) First, it is determined whether or not the game state is a short working time state (whether or not the value of the game state flag, which will be described later, is "4" or "5") (S1313).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1313), it is determined whether the game state is the time saving state A (whether or not the value of the game state flag described later is "2") (S1314). In the case of time saving state A (YES in S1314), a variation pattern is selected according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state A shown in FIG. 12 (A) (S1315). Also, if the type of time saving state is "time saving state B", that is, if the value of the gaming state flag is "3" (NO in S1314), special figure fluctuation for time saving state B shown in FIG. 12 (B) A variation pattern is selected according to the pattern determination table (S1316). In addition, with this form, the kind of time saving state determines with reference to the value of the game state flag mentioned later (refer the table|surface in FIG. 28).

In the selection of the variation pattern in the time saving state A or the time saving state B, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table corresponding to each time saving state (see FIGS. 12 (A) to (B)) Other than non-time saving Processing is performed in the same flow as the state. In the time-saving state, even when a special loss (loss pattern B or loss pattern C) is drawn, the same variation pattern as when a normal loss (loss pattern A) is drawn is selected (shown in FIG. 12 (A) (Refer to the failure column of the table). This is because the time-saving state has already been controlled, and the time-saving state is not controlled again in response to the stopped display of the lost symbol B or the lost symbol C.

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 (Fig. 12 (A) ~ (B) special figure 2 and See the column for the lost symbol D). This is because when the special figure 2 changes in the time saving state A, the reach production "battle reach" is always performed, and when the special figure 2 changes in the time saving state B, the reach production "story reach" is always performed. be. In each time saving state, instead of the variable display of special figure 1, the variable display of special figure 2 is mainly performed. Therefore, based on the variable display of the special figure 2, whether or not a jackpot (1st kind jackpot or 2nd kind jackpot) can be won is indicated by a reach performance peculiar to each game state such as a battle reach or a story reach. Incidentally, the variable production including the battle reach is executed in a variable time of 40 seconds, and the variable production including the story reach is executed in a variable time of 30 seconds. As described above, in this embodiment, by changing the effect content and the effect time according to the type of the time saving state, it is difficult to make the player bored with the game.

By the way, in the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12) in the time saving state A or the time saving state B related to the 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". 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.

Also in step S1313, if it is determined that the game state is a slight time reduction state (YES in S1313), that is, if it is determined that it is a slight time reduction state A or a slight time reduction state B, as shown in FIG. In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, whether the game state is a short time state A (whether the value of the game state flag described later is "4" or) is determined (S1317).

When it is the time saving state A (YES in S1317), a variation pattern is selected according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state A shown in FIG. 13(A) (S1318). Also, if the type of time saving state is "slight time saving state B", that is, if the value of the game state flag to be described later is "5" (NO in S1317), for slight time saving state B shown in FIG. Select a variation pattern according to the special figure variation pattern determination table (S1319). In addition, with this form, the kind of time saving state determines with reference to the value of the game state flag mentioned later (refer the table|surface in FIG. 26).

In the selection of the variation pattern in the minute time saving state A or the minute time saving state B, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table corresponding to each time saving state (see FIGS. 13 (A) to (B)) Except that Processing is performed in the same flow as in the non-time saving state. In the slight time saving state, if a special loss (losing pattern B or losing pattern C) is drawn, as in the non-time saving state, depending on the type of the losing pattern, in the slight time saving state A or in the slight time saving state B With reference to the table for the losing design (the part corresponding to the losing design B or the losing design C in the table shown in FIG. 13), the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) is selected (S1318). In the present embodiment, if it is a lost pattern B in the slightly reduced time state A, it is determined as a variation pattern P58, and if it is a lost pattern C in a slightly reduced time state A, it is determined as a variation pattern P59 (see FIG. 13 (A)) . In addition, when it is the lost design B in the slightly reduced time state B, it is determined as the variation pattern P68, and when it is the lost design C in the slightly reduced time state B, it is determined as the variation pattern P69 (see FIG. 13B). In this form, even if it is controlled to the slight time reduction state A or the slight time reduction state B, the second start than the controlled slight time reduction state in response to the stop display of the lost pattern B or the lost pattern C Since there is a case where the game ball is controlled to the game state in which the game ball is likely to win in the mouth 21, even when the special losing (losing pattern B or losing pattern C) is drawn, the fluctuation is different from when the normal losing (losing pattern A) is drawn. A pattern is selected (see the Lost column of the table shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B).

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 23, the selected variation pattern is set (S1320), and this 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. 26, 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. 11 , FIGS. 12 and 13) 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, the variable display of the special symbol is stopped at a symbol (big hit symbol, small winning symbol or losing symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (see FIGS. 7(B) to 7(D)). After performing other processing (S1504), this processing ends.

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol confirmation process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (see FIGS. 11, 12 and 13) 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 passed (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 the non-time-saving state (low base state) during execution of the 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 frequent opening of the electric tube 22, and it does not consider the base increase based on the operation of the big prize winning device. 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). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the time saving flag is ON. Thereafter, in order to start the small winning game, the small winning opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1612), and the opening of the small winning game is started (S1613).

Following step S1613, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S1614). 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 (S1615), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71 . That is, in this form, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the opening of the small winning game. In addition, the operation pattern of the distribution member will be described in detail 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" (S1616), and this process ends.

[Game State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 28, 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 S1705, and if it is "0", it will turn off a time saving flag (S1704), and will progress to step S1705. In the pachinko game machine 1, the value of the time saving counter is set to either "1", "6" or "100" when shifting to the time saving state (FIGS. 8 and 9). reference). In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, the value of the time saving counter is set to "100" when shifting to the minute time saving state (see FIG. 9).

In step S1705, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is "losing symbol B" or "losing symbol C". That is, it is determined whether or not there is a special loss. If it is a special loss (loss symbol B or loss symbol C) (YES in step S1705), the process proceeds to step S1706. Also, in step S1705, when it is determined that the stopped and displayed special symbol is not "losing symbol B" or "losing symbol C" (NO in step S1705), the process proceeds to step S1715.

In step S1706, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is one of the short working hours state A, the short working hours state B, the short working hours state A, or the short working hours state B. If the time saving flag is ON (YES in step S1706), it is determined whether or not the time saving state A or B is in step S1707. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of a game state flag, which will be described later, is "4" or "5".

In step S1707, if it is determined that it is in the slightly reduced working hours state A or the slightly reduced working hours state B (YES in S1707), the number of reduced working hours currently set in the reduced working hours counter is reset (S1708), and the lost pattern Depending on the type, the number of times of working hours (see FIG. 9) is set in the working hours counter (S1709), and the process proceeds to step S1715. In addition, when the number of times of time saving set in the time saving counter is reset in step S1708, the number of times of time saving becomes zero.

Also, in step S1707, if it is determined that it is not the slight time saving state A or the slight time saving state B, that is, if it is determined that it is the time saving state A or the time saving state B (NO in S1707), the process proceeds directly to step S1715 . In the time saving state (slight time saving state A, small time saving state B, time saving state B, time saving state A), a special figure variation of a predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times) is performed, or the next jackpot game is executed Terminates when one of the termination conditions is met. As described above, in this embodiment, the time saving state may be controlled even when the game is lost. In addition, the slight time reduction state may be terminated by the establishment of the end condition due to the stop display of the first special symbol B or C in the slight time reduction state (Fig. 28 step S1708).

In step S1706, when it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF (NO in S1706), that is, when the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 is determined to be a non-time saving state, the time saving flag is turned ON. Along with (S1710), the number of times of working hours (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the type of lost pattern is set in the working hours counter (S1711), and the process proceeds to step S1714. In addition, it is controlled to the time saving state by executing steps S1710 and S1711. In the time saving state (slight time saving state A, small time saving state B, time saving state B, time saving state A), a special figure variation of a predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times) is performed, or the next jackpot game is executed Terminates when one of the termination conditions is met. In addition, the slight time reduction state may be terminated by the establishment of the end condition due to the stop display of the first special symbol B or C in the slight time reduction state (Fig. 28 step S1708). As described above, in this embodiment, the time saving state may be controlled even when the game is lost. It should be noted that in this form, the time-saving state is controlled based on the loss, when it is a non-time-saving state (when NO in step S1706), and when it is a slight time-saving state A (when YES in step S1707) , when it is in the short time state B (when YES in step S1707).

At step S1715, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state flag update process (S1715). In the game state flag update process (S1715), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 28, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" if it is a non-time saving state, if it is a time saving state A it is set to "2", if it is a time saving state B " If it is in the slightly shortened state A, it is set to "4", and if it is in the slightly shortened state B, it is set to "5". In this game state flag update process (S1715), if the time saving flag is OFF, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" because it is a non-time saving state. Further, when the time saving flag is turned ON based on the stop display of the losing pattern B in the non-time saving state, the value of the game state flag is set to "4" because it is the slight time saving state A. For example, when the time saving flag is turned ON based on the stop display of the losing pattern C in the non-time saving state, the value of the game state flag is set to "5" because it is the slight time saving state B. Further, when stop display is performed with the lost symbol B in the slightly reduced working time state A, the value of the game state flag is set to "5" because it is the slightly reduced working time state B. - 特許庁In addition, when the lost symbol C is stopped and displayed in the minute time saving state A, the value of the game state flag is set to "3" because it is the time saving state B. Further, when stop display is performed with the losing pattern B or the losing pattern C in the slightly reduced time state B, the value of the game state flag is set to "3" because it is the reduced time state B. - 特許庁In addition, in the game state flag update process (S1714), the game state designation command including the information of the updated game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) is set 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 corresponding to the current game state (see FIG. 42).

In the game state management process (S1602), the game control microcomputer 81 determines the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 and the stop-displayed losing symbols ("special figure 1_losing symbol B", "special figure 1_losing symbol C"). , see FIG. 9), it is possible to shift to a game state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port 21 step by step. As a result, it is possible not only to allow the player to continue playing the game, but also to make the player interested in the stop-displayed losing pattern, and to which time-saving state the player is shifted to after the stop-display. It is also possible to make people interested in.

[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. 29, 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 winning prizes to the first big winning hole 30 in the unit opening 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 is finished.

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 met. 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. 30, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, the winning symbol (big winning symbol or small winning symbol) 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). The time saving state is terminated by establishment of any end condition, that is, the special figure variation of a predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times) is performed, or the next jackpot game is executed.

At step S2104, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state flag update process (S2104). In the game state flag update process (S2104), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. Specifically, in this game state flag update process (S2104), if the time saving flag is OFF, it is a non-time saving state, so the value of the game state flag is set to "1", and if the time saving flag is ON Since it is time saving state A, the value of the game state flag is set to "2" (refer to the table in FIG. 28). In addition, in the game state flag update process (S2104), the game state designation command including the information of the updated game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) is set 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 (see FIG. 41).

[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. 31 and 32, 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 specified 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 the closing of 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. 34) to be described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2313), the two-type jackpot game is not executed, so the value of the big winning opening counter is cleared to "0" (S2314), and the special action status is set to "1". Set (S2315) to end the process.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns OFF the V flag (S2317) and turns ON the jackpot flag (S2318) in order to execute a two-type jackpot game. , the special operation status is set to "4" (S2319). Subsequently, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2320), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2321). Then, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S2322), and the jackpot opening is started (S2323). 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.

[Distribution member control processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the distribution member control processing (S107) following the special action processing (S106) (see FIG. 16). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 31, 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. 27), 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. 38(c), the distribution member 71 is first 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 two-dot chain 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. 38(d), the V valid period is from the start of opening of the specific area 39 (at the time when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the pass-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. 38(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. 38, 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. 38(b) and (e) as opening patterns of the second big winning opening 35 in the small winning game. In addition, FIG. 38(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. 38(b) is an opening pattern selected when a small hit is won in the special figure 2 lottery. In other words, it is an open pattern that is selected when "special figure 2_small winning pattern b" (see FIG. 8) is 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. and an interval after closure 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. 38(b) and 38(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. 38(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 opening 35 for 4568 ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 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 4568 ms, a small winning opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened over 1600 ms, and 1440 ms. and an interval after closure 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. 38(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. 38, 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. 38 (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. 38 (e)) in which even if 35 is won, it cannot pass through the specific area 39.

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) following the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 15). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 34, 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. 33) described above. Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 38(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. 35 to 37. 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. 35 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 unit) 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 emitting effects by light emission), and the board movable body 15 is operated (executing various movable body effects by actions). 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 processing (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (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 processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 36, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable object control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (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. 37, 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 FIGS. 39 and 40. FIG. First, with reference to FIG. 39, the transition of the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when special losing symbols (losing symbol B, losing symbol C) are stop-displayed will be described.

In a non-time-saving state, when playing a game that mainly draws special figures 1 by hitting to the left, pull a special loss ("Special figure 1_Loss pattern B", "Special figure 1_Loss pattern C") In this case, the game is shifted to the slight time reduction state A or the slight time reduction state B, which is a time reduction state, without executing the jackpot game.

Specifically, in a non-time saving state, when a special loss is drawn while performing the special drawing 1 lottery, at a rate of "90%", the first special design is "Special drawing 1 _ loss design B" is stopped and displayed, and after the stopped display, the display is shifted to the slight time reduction state A (see FIG. 9A and FIG. 39). On the other hand, in the non-time-saving state, when the special figure 1 lottery is performed, if a special loss is drawn, the first special symbol is the "special figure 1 _ loss pattern C" at the rate of "10%". will be stopped and displayed, and after that stop display, it will be transferred to the slightly shortened state B (see FIG. 9 (A) and FIG. 39)

In the slightly reduced working hours state A, one opening time of the electric chew 22 is set to be longer than in the non-working time saving state when winning by the normal pattern lottery and the normal pattern is stopped and displayed in the long open pattern. It is a game state in which the game ball is likely to enter the 2 start hole 21 (see FIGS. 9 and 10(C)). Furthermore, the minute time saving state A is shorter than the non-working time saving state by 1 second in normal symbol variation time (see FIG. 10(B)). That is, in this form, the slightly shorter working hours state A wins the game ball in the second starting port 21 than the non-shortening working hours state, and the lottery of the special figure 2 is increased. In addition, in this form, when the special figure fluctuation of the number of times of time saving set to "100 times" in the minute time saving state A is performed (time saving number digestion), it will shift to a non-time saving state ( See Figure 39).

On the other hand, in the slight time reduction state B, one opening time of the electric chew 22 is set to be longer than in the slight time reduction state A when winning by a normal pattern lottery and the normal pattern is stopped and displayed as a long open pattern. Therefore, it is a game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting port 21 (see FIGS. 9 and 10(C)). Further, in the slight time reduction state B, the variation time of the normal pattern is shorter by 1 second than in the slight time reduction state A (see FIG. 10(B)). That is, in this form, in the non-time saving state, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at "Special Figure 1 _ Lost Design B", "Special Figure 1 _ Lost Design C" is better. A game ball is made to enter a second start port 21 in a game state shifted after being stopped and displayed to increase the chance of lottery of a special figure 2.例文帳に追加In addition, in this form, when the special figure fluctuation of the number of times of time saving set to "100 times" in the minute time saving state B is performed (predetermined number of times digestion), it will shift to a non-time saving state ( See Figure 39).

Next, for example, in the non-time-saving state, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as "special figure 1_loss symbol B", and after the stop-display, the case of shifting to the slight time-saving state A will be described. In the minute time saving state A, when playing the game with the left hand, the game ball wins the first start port 20, the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed, and the special loss ("Special figure 1 _ loss pattern B", "Special Figure 1_Losing Pattern C"), the game is shifted to a slight time-saving state B or a time-saving state B without executing a jackpot game.

Specifically, in the minute time saving state A, when a special loss is drawn while performing the special drawing 1 lottery, at a rate of "90%", the first special symbol is "Special Figure 1_ Losing Design B" is stopped and displayed, and after that stopped display, the display is shifted to the minute time reduction state B (see FIG. 9(B) and FIG. 39). On the other hand, in the short time state A, when the special drawing is performed while the special figure 1 is drawn, the first special symbol is the "special figure 1_losing pattern C" at a rate of "10%". , and after the stop display, the state is shifted to the time saving state B (see FIG. 9(B) and FIG. 39).

Here, the time saving state B is won by a normal pattern lottery than the small time saving state B or the small time saving state A, and the electric chew 22 in the case where the normal pattern is stopped in the short open pattern or the long open pattern. Not only is one opening time set to be long, but also the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is set to be large. 10(C)). Further, the time saving state B is shorter than the slight time saving state B by 7 seconds (see FIGS. 13(B) and 12(B)). That is, in the present embodiment, in the slightly time-saving state A, the case where the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with "special figure 1_missing symbol C" is better than the case where the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with "special figure 1_missing symbol B". , the opportunity to win the lottery of the special figure 2 increases by winning the game ball in the second start port 21 in the game state shifted after the stop display.

For example, in the non-time-saving state, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with "special figure 1_loss pattern C", and after being stopped and displayed, the transition is made to the small time-saving state B, or in the small time-saving state A, the first A case where the special symbol is stopped and displayed as "special symbol 1_losing symbol B" and then shifted to the slightly reduced time state B after being stopped and displayed will be described. In the slightly reduced time state B, when playing a game with a left hand, the game ball wins the first start port 20, the lottery of special figure 1 is performed, and a special loss ("Special figure 1 _ loss pattern B", "Special Figure 1_Losing Pattern C"), the game is shifted to the time saving state B without executing the jackpot game.

Specifically, in the minute time saving state B, when the special figure 1 lottery is performed, if a special loss is drawn, the first special symbol is "Special figure 1 _ loss Symbol B" is stopped and displayed, and after the stopped display, it is shifted to the time saving state B (see FIG. 9(C) and FIG. 39). Also, in the short time state B, when the special drawing is performed while the special figure 1 is drawn, the first special symbol is the "special figure 1_losing pattern C" at the rate of "10%". , and after the stop display, the state is shifted to the time saving state B (see FIG. 9(C) and FIG. 39). That is, in the minute time saving state B, even if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the "special figure 1 _ losing design B" or "special figure 1 _ losing design C", it is stopped and displayed. It will be transferred to the time saving state B later (see FIG. 9(C) and FIG. 39). Therefore, in the slight time saving state B, if a special loss is drawn by the lottery of the special figure 1, it will be shifted to the time saving state B at a rate of "100%" (see FIG. 9 (C)).

Here, since the time-saving state B is a time-saving state in which the number of times of time-saving is 100 times, it is a state in which the next big win is substantially decided. This is because in the lottery of the special figure 2, a small hit is won with a probability of about 1/7, and the game ball can be passed through the specific area 39 without fail if the small hit is won. Moreover, the time-saving state B is a time-saving state in which the ball is less likely to decrease than the time-saving state A (see FIGS. 10B and 10C). Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state B in which the number of time-savings is 100 times is a time-saving state advantageous to the player compared to the time-saving state A in which the number of time-savings is 1 time or 6 times. In this way, in this form, although it is a 1-type and 2-type mixed machine that includes a loss in the lottery of special figure 2, based on the lottery of special figure 1 in a non-time saving state, without going through a jackpot game, The lottery shown in FIG. 1 draws a special loss, and the next big win may be substantially determined. As a result, the amusement of the game is improved. Since the time saving state B is a time saving state in which the number of time saving times is 100 times, it is a state in which the next big hit is substantially determined, but if the time saving state B is temporarily set to "100 times" When the special figure fluctuation of the number of times is performed (predetermined number of times digestion), it will shift to a non-time saving state (see FIG. 39).

Suppose that in the time-saving state B, when the game mainly involving the lottery of the special figure 2 is performed, it is determined that the jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, and the type of the jackpot pattern is "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B". If so, after the jackpot game of 10R, the number of times of time saving shifts to the time saving state A of 6 times (see FIGS. 8 and 39). Also, in the case where the game is mainly based on the lottery of special figure 2, it is determined that the small winning is won in the lottery of special figure 2, and the type of the small winning pattern is "special figure 2 _ small winning pattern b". For example, after the jackpot game of substantially 10R, the number of times of time saving shifts to the time saving state A of 6 times (see FIG. 8). After that, it is possible to continue playing the game in the time saving state A.

By making the flow of the game as shown in FIG. 39, while playing the game in a non-time saving state, when a special loss is drawn by the lottery of the special figure 1, the first special symbol is "Special figure 1 _ loss Depending on whether the game ball to the second start port 21 is stopped and displayed at "symbol B" or "special figure 1 _ loss pattern C", it is in a slightly shortened state A or a slightly shortened state B in which the ease of winning the game ball to the second start port 21 is different It will be migrated (see FIGS. 9A and 39). Before the number of changes in the special pattern in the transferred short-time state A or short-time state B reaches 100 times and returns to the non-short-time state, a special loss can be drawn by the lottery of special figure 1. If possible, the ease of winning the game ball to the second start port 21 depending on whether the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with "special figure 1_loss symbol B" or "special figure 1_loss symbol C" is shifted to a slightly shorter working hours state B or a shorter working hours state B (see FIG. 9(B) and FIG. 39). If the number of fluctuations in the special symbol in the slightly shortened state B that has been transferred reaches 100 times and returns to the non-shortened state, if a special loss can be drawn by the lottery of the special figure 1, the second 1 special symbol is "Special Figure 1_Losing Design B" or "Special Figure 1_Losing Design C", even if any of the losing symbols is stopped and displayed, it is transferred to the time saving state B after being stopped and displayed (Fig. 9(C), see FIG. 39). As described above, in this form, aiming to shift from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state B in which the game ball is most likely to win the second start port 21, by continuing to draw a special loss, step by step Pachinko Since the game state of the game machine 1 is transferred by the game control microcomputer 81, it is possible to entertain the player with novel game characteristics.

Next, using FIG. 40, in various game states (non-time saving state, small time saving state A, small time saving state B, time saving state A), when it is determined that a small hit is won in a special drawing lottery, or a big hit A description will be given of the flow of the game state that shifts after the end of the big win game when it is determined that the player has won the prize.

In the non-time-saving state, if you win a jackpot in the special 1 lottery while playing games mainly with the special 1 lottery on the left, the type of the jackpot design will be "Special 1_jackpot design. A", after the 4R jackpot game, the number of times of time saving is shifted to one time saving state A (see FIG. 8).

Also, in this form, even if a special loss is pulled by the lottery of the special figure 1 and the number of times of time reduction is 100 times, or the number of time reductions is 100 times, or the time reduction state B is shifted to 100 times, the time reduction state A Alternatively, the game may be advanced by hitting left in the short time state B, aiming for a jackpot election based on the lottery of the special figure 1. In addition, if the game progresses by hitting left in the short time state A or the short time state B, and if the game ball can be won in the second start port 21 when the electric chew 22 is open, it is a special figure. It is possible to aim for a big win based on lottery No. 2 (a big win based on passage through the specific area 39 from a small win or a direct hit).

In the short working hours state A or the short working hours state B, if the jackpot is won in the special drawing 1 lottery, if the jackpot pattern type is "special drawing 1_jackpot pattern A", after the 4R jackpot game, the working hours are reduced. The number of times is shifted to the time saving state A (see FIG. 8). Also, in the short time state A or the short time state B, if the jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, if the type of the jackpot pattern is "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B", after the 10R jackpot game , the number of times of time saving is shifted to the time saving state A (see FIG. 8).

Also, if the game ball is won in the second start port 21 in the short time state A or the short time state B, and the special figure 2 lottery is won, the small hit is won. If the type of symbol is "special figure 2_small winning symbol b", after the jackpot game of substantially 10R, the number of times of working hours is shifted to the time saving state A of 6 times (see FIG. 8).

Even in the time-saving state A, the game is played left-handed, 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 time reduction is set to 1 time, the total number of times of time reduction "1" and the upper limit memory number "4" of special figure 2 suspension (i.e. 5 times), You can receive the lottery of special figure 2. It becomes possible. That is, after entering the time saving state, generating the winning prize to the second start port 21 and starting the first special figure 2 lottery and the special figure 2 variable display, special during the special figure 2 variable display By accumulating four FIG. 2 reservations, it is possible to receive the lottery of the special figure 2 based on the special figure 2 reservation four times at maximum after the time saving state is ended and the non-working time saving state is entered.

Also, if the number of times of time saving is set to 6 times in the time saving state A, the total number of times of saving time "6" and the upper limit memory number of special figure 2 pending "4" (i.e. 10 times), special figure It is possible to receive 2 lotteries. 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 Figure 38).

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 is shifted to the time saving state A six times (see FIG. 8). Also, in the special figure 2 lottery, if you win a direct hit jackpot (if you win a "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B"), after the 10R jackpot game, the number of times of time reduction is 6 times. (See FIG. 8).

As long as a small hit or a direct hit jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, the state advantageous to the player who mainly draws the lottery of the special figure 2 (the state in which it is easy to win the jackpot) 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. .

In this form, the lottery of the special figure 2 is easier to win a jackpot with a larger privilege than the lottery of the special figure 1. - 特許庁Specifically, the jackpot based on the lottery of special figure 2 (2 kinds of jackpots, direct hit jackpot) has more prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game than the jackpot based on the lottery of special figure 1, and , The number of times of time saving is set to a large value in the time saving state to be shifted after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the one-type two-type mixing machine, the game ball can be stepped into the second start port 21 without going through the jackpot game from the non-time saving state to the game state where it is easy to win. It is possible to provide a new game feature of obtaining the special figure 2 lottery by aiming at the transition by drawing a special loss.

By making the flow of progress of the game shown in FIGS. The lottery aims to be determined as a jackpot winning. As a result, it is possible to provide novel game features that cannot be provided by conventional pachinko gaming machines, and to enhance the enjoyment of games.

In the conventional pachinko game machine, on the condition that the game ball wins in the starting hole, a big hit determination process is performed to determine whether or not it is a hit. Then, a variable display of a special symbol is performed to show the determination result as to whether or not it will be a hit by the big hit determination process. For example, when it is determined that the winning is determined with a predetermined probability by the jackpot determination process, the special symbols showing the result of the determination are displayed in a variable manner. A jackpot game advantageous to is executed. And, in the conventional pachinko game machine, after the jackpot game is executed, there is a case where it is controlled to a time-saving state in which the game balls are more likely to enter the starting hole provided in the electric chew than the non-time-saving state.

In the conventional pachinko game machine, the game state of the pachinko game machine is not controlled to the time-saving state until after the executed jackpot game is finished. Therefore, in order to control the game state of the pachinko game machine to the time-saving state, the player launches the game ball, enters the game ball into the starting opening, and is determined to be winning with a predetermined probability by the jackpot determination process. After that, it is necessary to continue the game until the jackpot game is executed.

However, there is still room for improvement in pachinko game machines that can be controlled in a time-saving state in order to increase the amusement of games.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the game is played in a non-time-saving state and a special loss is drawn in the lottery of the special figure 1, the first special symbol is a loss symbol B (" Special Figure 1_ Lost Design B", see FIG. 9 (A)), the time saving state A, the time saving state B, the slight time saving state A, or the slight time saving state B, the second It is controlled to the slight time reduction state A in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the starting port 21 (see FIGS. 9A and 39). Then, when the game is played in the slightly reduced state A and the special loss is drawn in the lottery of the special figure 1, the first special symbol is the loss symbol B (“special figure 1_loss pattern B”, (See FIG. 9 (B)) After being stopped and displayed in the time saving state, the time saving state A, the time saving state B, the small working time state A, or the small working time saving state B, the second starting port 21 than the small working time state A It is controlled to the slight time reduction state B in which the game ball is easy to enter (see FIGS. 9(B) and 39). Furthermore, when the game is played in the slightly reduced time state B and the special loss is drawn in the lottery of the special figure 1, the first special pattern is the lost pattern B ("special figure 1_losing pattern B", see FIG. 9 (C)) , Or, after being stopped and displayed in the losing pattern C ("special figure 1 _ losing pattern C", see FIG. 9 (C)), the time saving state A that is a time saving state, the time saving state B, the slight time saving state A, or the slight time saving state Of B, it is controlled to the time-saving state B in which the game ball is most likely to enter the second starting port 21 (see FIGS. 9(B) and 39). In other words, not only the type of the jackpot symbol or the small winning symbol that is stopped and displayed with the special symbol, but also the type of the losing symbol that is stopped and displayed with the special symbol, and the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 are referred to. The microcomputer 81 determines the destination game state (see FIG. 28). As a result, the game ball is entered into the first start port 20, and a special loss ("Special Figure 1_Losing Design B", "Special Figure 1_Losing Design C", see FIG. 9) is drawn by the lottery of Special Figure 1. By continuing, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 is gradually shifted to a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start port 21, and finally the game ball enters the second start port 21. It is possible to provide the game property of aiming at the easy time saving state B (see FIG. 39), and it is more motivated than the conventional pachinko game machine to make the player continue to play the game, and the game interest is improved. becomes possible.

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. 41 to 46. 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.

41(A) and 42(A) in which normal daytime background images are displayed, and a sky background mode in which the sky background shown in FIG. 41(B) is displayed. mode, a space background mode in which the space background shown in FIG. 41(C) is displayed, a night background mode in which a normal night background image shown in FIG. 42(B) is displayed, and a special night shown in FIG. 42(C) 42(D), a special daytime background image (a normal daytime background image Includes a wildfire background mode that displays a background image combined with a flame effect image).

The daytime background mode (see FIG. 41(A)) is a production mode that is set when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" in a non-time saving state. 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 sky background mode (see FIG. 41(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 A. In the sky background mode, in order to suggest the end time of the time saving state A, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the 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.

Space background mode (see FIG. 41 (C)) is a production mode that is set when the time saving state ends without winning a jackpot and the number of special figure 2 pending balls is not "0". 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 a jackpot, 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 the jackpot, the game is controlled to the space background mode. During the cosmic background mode, the special figure 2 reservation is canceled, so the player can still aim at winning the jackpot with a high probability. Therefore, like the sky background mode, the space background mode functions as an effect suggesting that the player is in a more advantageous state than the daytime background mode. It should be noted that, in the non-time saving state, when all the special figure 2 fluctuations based on the special figure 2 suspension are completed without winning the jackpot, the mode shifts to the daytime background mode.

The night background mode (see FIG. 42(B)) is an effect mode set when the number of times of time saving is controlled to the slight time saving state A of 100 times. In this form, the night background mode set when it is in the slightly reduced working hours state A is elected by normal pattern lottery than the daytime background mode set when it is in the non-working time saving state, and the electric chew 22 Since it is easy to let the game ball enter the second starting port 21 when it is opened, the player can aim for a big win or a small win by the lottery of the special figure 2.例文帳に追加Therefore, the night background mode functions as an effect suggesting that the player is in a more advantageous state than the day background mode. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation of the number of times of time reduction set to "100 times" is performed in the slight time reduction state A (predetermined number of times digestion), when it shifts to the non-time reduction state, it shifts to the daytime background mode.

In addition, the super night background mode (see FIG. 42(C)) is an effect mode set when the number of times of time saving is controlled to the slight time saving state B of 100 times. In this form, the super night background mode set when it is in the short time state B is set when it is the daytime background mode set when it is in the non-short time state, or when it is in the short time state A Since it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 when winning by the normal pattern lottery and the electric chew 22 is opened than in the night background mode, the player can win a jackpot by the special figure 2 lottery. It is possible to aim at winning or small winning. Therefore, the super night background mode functions as an effect suggesting that the player is in a more advantageous state than the day background mode or the night background mode. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation of the number of times of time reduction set to "100 times" is performed in the slight time reduction state B (predetermined number of times digestion), when it shifts to the non-time reduction state, it shifts to the daytime background mode.

In addition, the forest fire background mode (see FIG. 42(D)) is an effect mode set when the number of times of time saving is controlled to the time saving state B of 100 times. In this form, the wildfire background mode set when it is in the time saving state B is the daytime background mode set when it is not in the time saving state, and the night background set when it is in the small time saving state A If it is a mode, if it is a super night background mode that is set when it is in a minute time saving state B, if it is a sky background mode that is set when it is a time saving state A, or it is a time saving state without winning a jackpot is completed, and the space background mode is set when the number of special 2 pending balls is not "0". When is opened, it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 21, so the player can aim for a big win or a small win by the lottery of the special figure 2.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is suggested that the wildfire background mode is more advantageous to the player than any of the day background mode, night background mode, super night background mode, sky background mode, or space background mode. It works as a performance. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation of the number of times of time reduction set to "100 times" is performed in the slight time reduction state B (predetermined number of times digestion), when it shifts to the non-time reduction state, it shifts to the daytime background mode.

Even in the forest fire background mode, the remaining number of times display ZI is displayed on the display screen 7a. However, the display mode of the remaining number display ZI in the wildfire background mode is different from the display mode of the remaining number display ZI in the sky background mode. The display mode of the remaining number display ZI in the sky background mode (see FIG. 41(B)) is a mode of displaying a numerical value indicating the remaining number of times of time saving, and is updated according to the execution of the special figure variation. On the other hand, the display mode of the remaining number of times display ZI in the wildfire background mode is a mode colored in rainbow color without displaying a numerical value, and is not updated even if special figure fluctuation is executed (Fig. 42 (D) reference). The remaining number display ZI in the night background mode shown in FIG. 41B is referred to as the normal mode remaining number display ZI, and the wildfire background mode remaining number display ZI shown in FIG. 42D is called the special mode remaining number display ZI. It says. As described above, in this embodiment, when the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times, the next jackpot is substantially determined. Therefore, the remaining number display ZI in the special mode functions as an effect that substantially suggests that the next big win is fixed. In addition, when the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times, the configuration may be such that the remaining number of times display ZI of the special mode is not displayed. Even in such a configuration, the background image of the wildfire background mode is displayed on the display screen 7a, thereby suggesting to the player that the next big win is substantially confirmed. is possible.

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. 43A, a small pattern area 50c is provided in one section (upper left portion) at the left end of the upper end portion 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. 43(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 pattern region 50b2, right effect pattern region 50b3, and small pattern 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 the special symbols is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 43(A), the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a, Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of special symbols, 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, when the variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (variation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from the symbol 8R, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss as shown in FIG. 43(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. 43 (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 N reach, as shown in FIG. 44(A), the state in which 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 patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, when 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. 44 (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. 45(B), an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive 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. 45 (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 variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss variation" (variation of loss with reach indicated by SP reach), as shown in FIG. 45 (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. 45 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 production based on special loss (time saving loss) Next, the result of the special drawing lottery is a special loss (loss pattern B and A variation effect in the case of the losing pattern C) will be described. In FIG. 46, when the daytime background mode is set in the non-time-saving state, the variation effect when it is a special losing pattern (a losing pattern B or a losing pattern C) will be described. Effect control microcomputer 91, if the set effect mode is daytime background mode, when the variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from game control microcomputer 81 is "P8" or "P9" , Similar to the case where the variation pattern is "P1" or "P4", a variation effect with SP reach is executed (see FIG. 11).

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91, if the set effect mode is the night background mode, the variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P58" or "P59". If there is, as in the case where the variation pattern is "P1" or "P4", a variation effect with SP reach is executed (see FIG. 13(A)). Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 91, if the set effect mode is the night background mode, the variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P68" or "P69". If there is, as in the case where the variation pattern is "P1" or "P4", a variation effect involving SP reach is executed (see FIG. 13(B)).

In this SP reach, as shown in FIG. 46(A), a failure effect (defeat effect) is executed. Here, when the result of the special lottery is normal loss (losing pattern A), when the failure performance is executed in the SP reach, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R temporarily stopped and displayed with the loose eyes remain as they are. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed with separate stitches (see FIG. 46(B)).

On the other hand, in the non-time-saving state, if the result of the special lottery is a special loss (loss pattern B or loss pattern C), when the failure effect is executed in SP reach, the effect patterns 8L, 8C, The resurrected image G70 is displayed on the display screen 7a without definite stop display of 8R (see FIG. 42(C)). Note that in this embodiment, the resurrection image G70 is an image of a companion character of the main character.

By displaying the resurrection image G70, it is suggested to the player that the game will shift to the time-saving state. In other words, the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 functions as an effect suggesting transition to the time-saving state, or as an effect suggesting that the result of the special drawing lottery is not normal loss. Note that the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 is referred to as a time-saving rush effect. The production contents of the time saving rush production can be changed as appropriate.

After that, as shown in FIG. 46(D), the effect control microcomputer 91 hides the resurrection image G70, and sets the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R with a special eye with the middle effect symbol 8C as the special symbol TZ. Temporary stop display. In this form, the special pattern TZ is the character (○○ background ). Then, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are definitely stop-displayed by the special stitches, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stop-displayed by the specific stitches of "1, 3, 5" (Fig. 46 (E )reference). As described above, in this embodiment, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed with a special eye, and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stop-displayed with a specific eye, and the shift to the time-saving state is made. is suggested. That is, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with special eyes, and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with specific eyes, which means that the transition to the time saving state (with the special loss It functions as an effect that suggests to the player that Incidentally, the special stitches of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the specific stitches of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 can be changed as appropriate. In addition, when the night background mode is set in the short time state A, the fluctuation effect when it is a special loss (loss pattern B or loss pattern C), the super night background mode in the short time state B, is set, the variation effect when it is a special loss (loss pattern B or loss pattern C) is the non-time saving state described with reference to FIG. In the same way as the variation performance when the game is a special loss (loss symbol B or failure symbol C), the SP reach and the time-saving rush performance may be executed in the variation performance (see FIG. 13).

By the way, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), in the sky background mode corresponding to the time saving state A, "battle reach" is performed in the 40-second fluctuation production accompanying the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 12 (A) ), as shown in FIG. 42 (D), in the forest fire background mode corresponding to the time saving state B, “story reach” is performed in the 30-second variable production accompanying the variable display of the special figure 2 (FIG. 12 (B) See), as shown in FIG. 42 (B), in the night background mode corresponding to the short working hours state A, "Mission reach" is performed in the 49-second fluctuation production accompanying the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 (Fig. 13 (A )), as shown in FIG. 42(C), in the super night background mode corresponding to the minute time saving state B, “mission reach” is performed in the 48-second variable production accompanying the variable display of the special figure 2 (FIG. 13 (B)). Battle reach is a reach production that indicates the outcome depending on the victory or defeat of the battle between the main character and the enemy character, similar to the SP reach accompanying the variable display of special figure 1 in a non-time-saving state, and the story reach depends on the success or failure of the story related to the main character. This is a ready-to-win effect that indicates success or failure, and the mission ready-to-win effect is a ready-to-win effect that indicates success or failure of the mission challenged by the main character. In each ready-to-win performance, a success performance is executed when a small win or a big win is won, and a failure performance is executed in the case of a loss. Thus, with this form, when the kind of time saving state differs, the production contents in fluctuation time and fluctuation production of special figure fluctuation are different. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest. In addition, the production content of the variable production in each time saving state can be changed as appropriate.

Also, as shown in FIG. 41 (C), in the space background mode corresponding to the non-time saving state with special figure 2 pending, "final battle reach" is performed in the 50-second variable production accompanying the variable display of special figure 2 (See FIG. 11). The final battle reach is a reach effect in which the main character and the enemy character perform a battle different from the battle reach, and the win or loss is shown by the win or loss. 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. In this way, in this form, the time of the time saving state and the time of the non-time saving state with the special figure 2 hold are different. can be suppressed. In addition, the contents of the variable production in the non-time saving state with the special figure 2 reservation can be changed as appropriate.

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. 11). 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. That is, when the pachinko game machine 1 executes the victory performance (success performance) in the ``final battle reach'' based on the winning of the small winning, the right-handed informing performance is performed during the subsequent stop time of the special symbols. This prevents the player from missing an opportunity to win a prize in the second big prize opening 35. - 特許庁It should be noted that this right hitting notification effect is an effect that functions as a V hitting notification effect for informing the player that the V attacker (second big winning device 36) is aimed, and from the end of the small hit variation of special figure 2 It is performed until V passes in the small winning game.

9. Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol is different from the jackpot symbol by the game control microcomputer 81 in a non-time saving state. 1_ Lost pattern B", see FIG. 9), after the stop display, it is controlled to a slight time-saving state A that makes it easier to enter the second starting port 21 than the non-time-saving state (FIG. 9 (A) reference), in the minute time saving state A, when the first special design is stopped and displayed with a losing design C different from the jackpot design ("special design 1 _ losing design C", see FIG. 9), it is stopped and displayed After that, it is controlled to the time-saving state B that makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port 21 than the slightly time-saving state A (see FIG. 9B). As a result, it was stopped and displayed in the controlled game state and the first special symbol ("special figure 1_loss symbol B", "special figure 1_loss symbol C", see FIG. 9), step by step from the non-time saving state In addition, the second starting port 21 may be controlled to a time-saving state in which the game ball is likely to win a prize, and it is possible to give the player motivation to continue playing the game (see FIG. 39). . Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game feature that is not available in the conventional pachinko game machine, and to suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a special losing pattern different from the jackpot symbol ("special figure 1_losing symbol C", see FIG. 9) in the short time state A , After the stop display, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the time-saving state in which the game ball is most likely to enter the second start port 21 among the non-time-saving state, the slightly time-saving state A, the slightly time-saving state B, or the time-saving state B. There are cases where it is controlled to the state B, and there is a case where it is controlled to the slight time-saving state B in which the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 21 than the time-saving state B (see FIG. 9B). As a result, when the first special pattern is stopped and displayed in a special losing pattern different from the jackpot pattern ("special drawing 1_losing pattern B", "special drawing 1_losing pattern C", see FIG. 9) in the slightly time-saving state A In addition, it is possible to make the user interested in which of the time saving state B or the time saving state B is controlled. As a result, it is possible to provide novel game characteristics not found in conventional pachinko game machines, and to prevent the decline in interest in games.

In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the non-time saving state, the first special symbol is different from the jackpot design. ), after the stop display, by the game control microcomputer 81, it is a game state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 21 than in the slight time reduction state A or the slight time reduction state A It is controlled to a certain short-time state B (see FIG. 9(A)). As a result, in the non-time-saving state, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a different losing pattern from the jackpot design ("Special Figure 1_Losing Design B", "Special Figure 1_Losing Design C", see FIG. 9) , Slight time saving state A or Slight time saving state B, it is possible to make the user interested in which time saving state is controlled. As a result, it is possible to provide novel game characteristics not found in conventional pachinko game machines, and to prevent the decline in interest in games.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the losing pattern B ("special figure 1_lossing pattern B", see FIG. 9) in the non-time-saving state, the stop display is performed. After that, by the game control microcomputer 81, when it is controlled to the minute time saving state A, and when the first special symbol is stop-displayed at the losing symbol C ("special figure 1_lossing symbol C", see FIG. 9) , After the stop display, the game control microcomputer 81 may control the game control to the slightly shortened state B, which is a game state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 21 than the slightly shortened state A ( See FIG. 9(A)). As a result, in the non-time-saving state, the first special pattern is stopped in the losing pattern B ("Special Figure 1_Losing Design B", see FIG. 9), or the losing pattern C ("Special Figure 1_Losing Design C , see FIG. 9), it is possible to arouse interest in whether or not the display is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game feature that is not available in the conventional pachinko game machine, and to suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the losing symbol C ("special figure 1_lossing symbol C", see FIG. 9) in the short time state A, the stop After being displayed, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the time saving state B (see FIG. 9(B)). Also, in the minute time saving state B, the first special pattern is the losing pattern B ("special figure 1_losing pattern B", see FIG. 9) or the losing pattern C ("special figure 1_losing pattern C", see FIG. 9). When it is stopped and displayed, it is controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 to the time saving state B (see FIG. 9(C)). As a result, the slight time-saving state A and the slight time-saving state B are controlled to the time-saving state B not only by the ease of winning the game ball into the second start port 21 but also by the type of the stop-displayed losing symbol. Since the easiness is different, it is possible to increase the player's desire to shift to a time-saving state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 21 (FIGS. 9(B), 9(C), FIG. 39).

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the losing pattern B ("special figure 1_lossing pattern B", see FIG. 9) in the non-time-saving state, the stop display is performed. After that, it is controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 to the slight time reduction state A (see FIG. 9(A) and FIG. 39). In the minute time saving state A, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed as the losing symbol C ("special figure 1_lossing symbol C", see FIG. 9), after the stop-display, the game control microcomputer 81 It is controlled to the time-saving state B in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 21 than the slightly time-saving state A (see FIGS. 9(B) and 39). As a result, the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 21 depending on whether the losing pattern stopped and displayed in the first special pattern in the controlled game state is the losing pattern B or the losing pattern C, thereby reducing time. Since the state is controlled, it is possible to make the player interested in which of the losing symbols B and C is stopped and displayed. As a result, it is possible to provide novel game characteristics not found in conventional pachinko game machines, and to prevent the decline in interest in games.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball is entered into the second starting port 21, the lottery of the special figure 2 determines that the small winning is won, and the second special symbol is stop-displayed as the small winning symbol. Then, a small winning game in which the second big winning hole 35 is opened is executed, and the game ball that wins in the second big winning hole 35 opened in the small winning game is placed inside the second big winning hole 35. When passing through the formed specific area (V area) 39, a jackpot game is executed (see FIG. 8). As a result, based on the passing of the game ball in the specific area 39 formed inside the second big winning hole 35, the game ball enters the second start hole 21 rather than the minute time saving state A in order to execute the big hit game. It is possible to enhance the player's desire to control to the time-saving state B in which it is easy to win a prize. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game feature that is not available in the conventional pachinko game machine, and to suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

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.

In the above form, the losing pattern B ("Special Figure 1 _ losing pattern B", see FIG. 9) and the losing pattern C ("Special Figure 1 _ losing pattern C", see FIG. 9) corresponded to the "non-specific mode" However, it is not limited to this. If the above form is configured to draw a special loss based on the lottery of the special figure 2, when the special loss is drawn by the lottery of the special figure 2, the losing pattern that is stopped and displayed with the second special symbol ( For example, "special figure 2_missing pattern E") may correspond to "non-specific mode". Further, "special figure 1_losing design B", "special figure 1_losing design C", and "special figure 2_losing design E" may correspond to "non-specific mode".

In the slightly reduced time state A (first special game state) of the above-described form, the fluctuation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 42 and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 are operating more than the normal game state. However, the fact that the electric chew 22 is opened and the game ball can easily enter the second starting hole 21 corresponds to "a game ball is more likely to enter the variable ball inlet than in the normal game state". , but not limited to this. In the first special game state, one or more of the normal symbol fluctuation time, the normal symbol stop time, the opening time of the electric chew 22, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened, or the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is the normal game. A state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (for example, the normal symbol fluctuation time is short, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is large, the electric chew 22 is opened for a long time, etc.) It may correspond to "a game ball is easy to enter into the ball mouth". In this case, any one of the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is in operation.

In the time saving state B (second special game state) of the above form, the normal pattern fluctuation time is shorter than the micro time saving state A (first special game state), the opening time of the electric chew 22 is long, and the electric chew A large number of openings of 22 corresponds to "a game ball is more likely to enter the variable ball entrance than in the first special game state", but it is not limited to this. For example, the second special game state is longer than the first special game state in terms of normal symbol fluctuation time, normal symbol stop time, electric chew 22 opening time, electric chew 22 opening times, or normal symbol lottery. If one or more of the winning probabilities are advantageous to the player (for example, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is short, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is large, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is long, etc.), the "second It may correspond to "a game ball is more likely to enter the variable ball entrance than in the special game state of 1".

In the short time state B (third special game state) of the above form, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than the short time state A (first special game state), the opening time of the electric chew 22 is long, and the electric The number of times the chew 22 is opened is large, but the change time of the normal symbols is longer, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is shorter, and the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is less than in the time saving state B (second special game state). , "It is easier for the game ball to enter the variable ball entrance than in the first special game state, but it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the variable ball entrance than in the second special game state". It is not limited to this. For example, in the third special game state, the normal symbol fluctuation time, the normal symbol stop time, the opening time of the electric chew 22, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened, or the number of normal symbol lotteries is longer than the first special game state. One or more of the winning probabilities are advantageous to the player (for example, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is short, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is large, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is long, etc.), but the second special game One or more of the fluctuation time of normal symbols, the stop time of normal symbols, the opening time of electric chew 22, the number of times of opening electric chew 22, or the winning probability of normal symbol lottery is disadvantageous to the player (for example, , normal symbol fluctuation time is long, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is small, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is short, etc.) It is easy to enter the ball, but it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the variable ball entrance than in the second special game state.

In the above embodiment, the time saving state A corresponds to the "first special game state" and the time saving state B corresponds to the "second special game state", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the time saving state B may correspond to the "first special game state", and the time saving state B may correspond to the "second special game state". Further, the slightly reduced time state A may correspond to the "first special game state", and the slightly reduced time state B may correspond to the "second special game state".

In the above-described form, by the game control microcomputer 81, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the loss pattern B ("special figure 1_loss pattern B", see FIG. 9 (A)) in a non-time-saving state, stop display Although there was a case where it was controlled to the slight time reduction state A after being controlled, it is not limited to this. For example, even if the first special symbol is stop-displayed as the losing symbol B in the non-time-saving state by the game control microcomputer 81, it may not be controlled to the slight time-saving state A after the stop-display. In this case, it may be controlled to a slight time-saving state different from the slight time-saving state A.

In the above-described form, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the losing symbol C ("special figure 1_lossing symbol C", see FIG. 9(B)) in the minute time saving state A by the game control microcomputer 81, it stops. After being displayed, it may be controlled to the time saving state B, but it is not limited to this. For example, the game control microcomputer 81 may not control the time saving state B after the stop display even if the first special symbol is stop-displayed as the losing symbol C in the slightly time-saving state A. In this case, it may be controlled to a slight time-reduction state different from the slight time-reduction state B.

In the above-described form, by the game control microcomputer 81, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the losing pattern B ("special figure 1_lossing pattern B", see FIG. 9 (A)) in a non-time-saving state, stop display Although there was a case where it was controlled to the minute time reduction state B after being controlled, it is not limited to this. For example, by the game control microcomputer 81, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed as the lost symbol C in the non-time-saving state, it may be controlled to the slight time-saving state A.

In the above-described form, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the losing symbol C ("special figure 1_lossing symbol C", see FIG. 9(B)) in the minute time saving state A by the game control microcomputer 81, it stops. After being displayed, it may be controlled to the time saving state B, but it is not limited to this. For example, if the game control microcomputer 81 stops and displays the first special symbol as the lost symbol B in the slightly reduced time state A, it may be controlled to the reduced time state B after being stopped and displayed.

In the above embodiment, the time saving state B corresponds to the "third special game state", but it is not limited to this. For example, a game state in which it is easier to win the second start port 21 than in the short time state A, and a game state in which it is harder to win the second start port 21 than in the short time state B corresponds to the “third special game state”. You can In addition, if there is a specific time-saving state in which the game ball to the second starting port 21 is more likely to win than the time-saving state B, the time-saving state B corresponds to the "third special game state", and the specific time-saving state may correspond to the "second special game state".

In the above-described form, the losing patterns (non-specific mode) that are controlled to the time-saving state after the stop display include a losing pattern B (first non-specific mode) and a losing pattern C (second non-specific mode). is not limited to the two types. For example, one type of non-specific mode may be used, or three or more types may be used.

In the above-described form, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by the game control microcomputer 81 in the short time state A with the losing symbol B ("special figure 1_losing symbol B", see FIG. 9 (B)), it stops. After being displayed, it may be controlled to the minute time reduction state B, but it is not limited to this. For example, the game control microcomputer 81 may stop and display the first special symbol as the lost symbol B in the short time state A, but may not be controlled to the short time state B. In this case, it may be controlled to a slight time-reduction state different from the slight time-reduction state B.

In the above-described form, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by the game control microcomputer 81 in the short time state A with the losing symbol B ("special figure 1_losing symbol B", see FIG. 9 (B)), it stops. After being displayed, it may be controlled to the minute time reduction state B, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed as the lost symbol C in the short time state A by the game control microcomputer 81, it may be controlled to the short time state B after the stop display. .

In the above-described form, by the game control microcomputer 81, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the loss pattern B ("special figure 1_loss pattern B", see FIG. 9 (A)) in a non-time-saving state, stop display After that, it is controlled to the slight time-saving state A, and when the first special symbol is stopped in the non-time-saving state with the losing symbol C ("special figure 1_losing symbol C", see FIG. 9 (A)), it stops. After being displayed, it was controlled to the minute time reduction state B, but it is not limited to this. For example, by the game control microcomputer 81, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the loss pattern B ("special figure 1_loss pattern B", see FIG. 9 (A)) in a non-time-saving state, it is stopped and displayed. Later, when it is controlled to the slightly reduced time state B, and the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the non-time-saving state with the losing design C ("special design 1_lossing design C", see FIG. 9(A)), it is stopped and displayed. After that, it may be controlled to the minute time reduction state A.

In the above-described form, the game control microcomputer 81, in the short time state B, the first special symbol is the losing symbol B ("Special Figure 1_Losing Symbol B", see FIG. 9 (C)) or the losing symbol C ("Special FIG. 1_missing pattern C”, see FIG. 9(C)), there was a case where the control was performed to the time saving state B after the stop display, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the first special symbol is stop-displayed as the losing symbol B or the losing symbol C in the minute time-saving state B by the game control microcomputer 81, the time-saving state B may not be controlled after the stop display. Also good.

In the above-described form, the game control microcomputer 81, in the short time state B, the first special symbol is the losing symbol B ("Special Figure 1_Losing Symbol B", see FIG. 9 (C)) or the losing symbol C ("Special FIG. 1_missing pattern C”, see FIG. 9(C)), there was a case where the control was performed to the time saving state B after the stop display, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by the game control microcomputer 81, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in either the losing symbol B or the losing symbol C in the minute time-saving state B, the time-saving state is displayed after the stop display. Although it is controlled to B, when it is stopped and displayed in the other losing pattern, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 after the stop display than in the time saving state B, and the game ball is more difficult than in the slightly time saving state B. There may be a case where control is performed to the slight time-saving state C in which the game ball is likely to win the starting port 21.例文帳に追加

In the above-described form, by the game control microcomputer 81, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the losing pattern C ("special figure 1_lossing pattern C", see FIG. 9 (A)) in a non-time-saving state, stop display Although there was a case where it was controlled to the minute time reduction state B after being controlled, it is not limited to this. For example, even if the first special symbol is stop-displayed as the losing symbol C in the non-time-saving state by the game control microcomputer 81, it may not be controlled to the slight time-saving state B after the stop-display.

In the above-described form, by the game control microcomputer 81, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the losing design C ("special figure 1_lossing design C", see FIG. 9 (A)) in a non-time-saving state, stop display Although there was a case where it was controlled to the minute time shortening state B after it was done, it is not limited to this. For example, if the game control microcomputer 81 stops and displays the first special symbol as the lost symbol C in the non-time-saving state, it may be controlled to the slight time-saving state A after being stopped and displayed. In this case, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed as the losing symbol B in the non-time-saving state by the game control microcomputer 81, it may be controlled to the slight time-saving state B after the stop-display. .

In the above-described form, by the game control microcomputer 81, when the special figure fluctuation of the number of times of time saving set to 100 times in the time saving state A, the time saving state B, and the time saving state B is performed, the non-time saving state , but is not limited to this (see FIGS. 9 and 39). The number of time reductions set in the slight time reduction state A, the slight time reduction state B, and the time reduction state B can be changed as appropriate. In addition, it is preferable that the number of times of time saving set in the minute time saving state A, the number of times of time saving set in the minute time saving state B, and the number of times of time saving set in the time saving state B are the same.

In the above-described form, when the time saving state is controlled after the jackpot game is executed (see FIG. 8), the first special symbol is the losing symbol C ("special figure 1 _ losing symbol C", the figure 9 (B) reference) after being stopped and displayed in the time saving state (see FIG. 39), the first special symbol in the slight time saving state B is a losing design B ("special figure 1_ losing design B", (See FIG. 9 (C)), or there was a case where it is controlled to the time saving state after the stop display in the lost pattern C ("special figure 1_ lost pattern C", see FIG. 9 (C)) (see FIG. 39 ). However, it is not limited to this. For example, it is not controlled to the time saving state after the jackpot game is executed, but it is controlled to the time saving state after the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the losing pattern C in the small time saving state A, and to the small time saving state B After the first special symbol is stop-displayed as the lost symbol C or the failed symbol D, the control may be made to the time-saving state B. As a result, it shifts to a time-saving state B in which a game ball is most likely to enter the second starting port 21 by drawing a special loss before it is determined as a small winning by the lottery of the special figure 1 or before it is determined as a big winning. It is possible to provide a game property aiming at receiving the lottery of the special figure 2, which is easier to win a big win with a larger privilege than the lottery of the special figure 1.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to amuse the player and increase the interest in the game with novel game features that could not be provided by the conventional pachinko game machines.

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 the 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 . Even if a game machine of a type other than the type 1 type 2 mixed machine is configured so that a special loss (shorter time loss) can be drawn, it is possible to provide a new game feature that has not existed in the past.

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 the 1 type 2 type mixing machine such as a so-called "ST machine" or a "probability variable loop machine". In the case of the so-called "ST machine" or "variable loop machine" configuration, in a low-probability non-time-saving state with a low probability of winning a jackpot, pull a special loss in the special drawing 1 lottery. By going, similarly to the above-described form, it may be configured to be controlled step by step to a time-saving state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start port 21 . As a result, even in the so-called "ST machine" or "variable loop machine" other than a mixed machine of 1 type and 2 types, in a low-probability and short-time state, it is easier to win a jackpot with a larger benefit than the special drawing 1 lottery. It is possible to provide a game feature aiming at receiving the lottery shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to amuse the player and increase the interest in the game with novel game features that could not be provided by the conventional pachinko game machines.

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 the 1 type 2 type mixing machine such as a so-called "ST machine" or a "probability variable loop machine". In the case of the so-called "ST machine" or "variable loop machine" configuration, in a high-probability non-time-saving state with a high probability of winning a jackpot, a special loss is drawn in the lottery of special figure 1. By going, similarly to the above-described form, it may be configured to be controlled step by step to a time-saving state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start port 21 . As a result, it is possible to provide a game property aiming at receiving the lottery of the special figure 2, which is easier to win a big win with a larger privilege than the lottery of the special figure 1, in a high-probability non-time-saving state. Therefore, it is possible to amuse the player and increase the interest in the game with novel game features that could not be provided by the conventional pachinko game machines.

In the above form, when it is controlled to the time saving state by continuing to draw a special loss than when it is controlled to the time saving state after the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the number of time saving times is 100 times It is configured to be advantageous to the player regarding the setting of the time saving state, such as being set in some cases. On the other hand, the case of being controlled to the time saving state after the jackpot game is more advantageous for the player regarding the setting of the time saving state than the case of being controlled to the time saving state by continuing to draw a special loss. may be configured.

In the above-described form, when it is in the short time state A, the night background mode (see FIG. 42 (B)) is set as the production mode, and when it is in the short time state B, the super night background mode (see FIG. 42) is set as the production mode. (C)) was set, but it is not limited to this. For example, even if it is controlled to any game state among the non-time saving state, the slight time saving state A, or the slight time saving state B, the daytime background mode (see FIG. 42 (A)) may be set. . As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp which game state is the non-time-saving state, the slight time-saving state A, or the slight time-saving state B by the effect image displayed on the display screen 7a. can be enjoyed.

In the above form, when it is the time saving state A, the sky background mode (see FIG. 41 (B)) is set as the production mode, and when it is the time saving state B, the forest fire background mode (see FIG. 42 (D ) see), but is not limited to this. For example, it is good also as a structure by which a common production mode is set even if it is which game state among time-saving state A or time-saving state B. FIG. The common presentation mode may be a sky background mode, a forest fire background mode, or other presentation modes.

In the above form, the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 is configured to have no special loss that triggers the control of the time saving state, but it may be configured to draw a special loss based on the lottery of the special figure 2. With such a configuration, by drawing a special loss in the non-time saving state after the end of the time saving state, the opportunity to draw a special figure 2 for the "time saving number + special figure 2 upper limit memory number" again It becomes possible to provide new game properties that can be obtained. In this case, the number of time-savings in the time-saving state that transitions with a special loss based on the lottery of special figure 2 is the main number of time-savings in the time-saving state after the jackpot game based on the lottery of special figure 2 (the number of time-savings with a large allocation rate) Different configurations, such as a smaller value or a larger value, may be used. In addition, it is possible to change the game characteristics depending on what value the number of times of time saving in the time saving state that shifts with a special loss based on the lottery of special figure 2 is set.

In the above embodiment, the small winning probability is set to about 1/7, but it is not limited to this. For example, the small winning winning probability may be set to about 1/1. The small winning winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

Also, in the above-described form, even if a special loss (losing pattern B or losing pattern C) is drawn in a slight time saving state, a new time saving state is set (the number of time saving times is reset) Configuration (step S1707 in FIG. 28 If YES, proceed to step S1709), but if a special loss is drawn in the slight time saving state, it may be configured so that it is not newly set to the time saving state (the number of time saving times is reset). .

In the above form, based on the lottery of special figure 1, it was configured to win a V non-passing small hit ("special figure 1_small hit pattern a", see FIG. 8), but based on the lottery of special figure 1 It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a small prize is not won.

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, for example, after the process of step S2315 shown in FIG. 32, the time saving flag is turned ON and the value of the time saving counter is set. 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. In this way, when a small win is won (a small win symbol is stopped and displayed), a new playability can be provided by adopting a configuration in which the state can be shifted to a time-saving state without executing a big win game. . In this case, it is not necessary to shift to the time-saving state based on the stopped display of the lost symbols.

Also, in the above form, when it is controlled to the time-saving state after the jackpot game, it is controlled to the time-saving state A, and when it is controlled to the time-saving state based on the drawing of the special loss by the lottery of the special figure 1 Although it is configured to be controlled to state B, it may be configured to be controlled to, for example, time saving state A in any case, that is, to be controlled to a common time saving state in any case. In addition, when configured in this way, when the time-saving state is controlled through the jackpot game (that is, when the big-hit pattern or the small-hit pattern is stopped and controlled to the time-saving state), the losing pattern B is stopped and displayed. When it is controlled to the time-saving state, when the lost pattern C is stopped and displayed and is controlled to the time-saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination table (selection criteria of the special figure variation pattern) may be configured to be different. , may not be different (specifically, for example, the table shown in FIG. 12A may be used in any case).

In addition, when it is controlled to the time saving state after the jackpot game (that is, when the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern is stopped and controlled to the time saving state), the losing pattern B is stopped and displayed It was controlled to the time saving state. In the case of a configuration in which control is performed to a common time-saving state at times and when control is performed to the time-saving state by stop-displaying the losing pattern C, a predetermined special figure is provided when controlled to the time-saving state after a jackpot game. The variation pattern determination table (for example, the table shown in FIG. 12 (A)) is used, but when it is controlled to the time saving state without going through the jackpot game (that is, based on the special loss), another special figure variation pattern determination table ( For example, the table shown in FIG. 12B may be used. That is, in the above-described form, when the type of special losing is "losing pattern B" and "losing pattern C", and depending on the game state of the pachinko game machine 1, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the subsequent time saving state However, regardless of the type of the lost pattern and the game state of the pachinko game machine 1, in the time saving state in which the transition is made without executing the jackpot game, a common special figure variation pattern determination table is used. may be used. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is desirable to vary the number of times of time saving according to the type of the lost symbol. This is because it can be expected that the development of games will diversify and the interest in games will increase.

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 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. 38 ( 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 specific 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. 38). 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.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of the determination using the jackpot random number is a loss, and the result of the determination using the symbol type random number is a loss pattern B or a loss pattern C, the small time saving state is performed without executing the jackpot game. , or is configured to be controlled in a time-saving state. On the other hand, a random number (time saving random number) for the lottery (time saving lottery) to determine whether to control the time saving state or the time saving state is separately acquired, and before the start of the variable display of the special symbol, the time saving It is good also as composition which performs time saving lottery (judgment of whether to make time saving state) using a random number. In this case, the time-saving lottery may be performed before or after the determination of whether or not it is a big hit. Moreover, when setting it as the structure which performs a time-saving lottery, it is good also as a structure which replaces with a time-saving random number and performs a time-saving lottery using a jackpot random number or a symbol classification random number.

In addition, in the above-described form, even if a special loss (losing pattern B or losing pattern C) is drawn in the time saving state, it is newly set to the time saving state (the number of time saving times is reset) (step in FIG. 28 In the case of NO in S1707, the configuration proceeds to step S1715), but when a special loss is drawn in the time saving state, it may be configured to newly set the time saving state (the number of time saving times is reset).

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".

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of times of time saving is set to 1 time, 6 times, or 100 times, but the number of times of time saving can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, in the above form, in the time saving state based on the special loss, the number of times of saving time is 6 times or 100 times, etc. Configuration that is set to a value larger than the upper limit memory number of special figure 2 hold ("4" in the above form) However, it may be configured to be set to a value smaller than the upper limit storage number of special figure 2 pending, such as 2 times or 4 times, or the same value.

Further, in the above-described form, when a special loss is drawn, there is a configuration in which the game is controlled to a time-saving state (time-saving state in which the number of times of time-saving is set to 100 times) in which the execution of the jackpot game is substantially determined. On the other hand, when a special loss is drawn, when the execution of the jackpot game is substantially determined (the time saving state in which the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times) is controlled, and when the jackpot game is executed It is good also as a structure with when it is controlled by the time-saving state (time-saving state whose number of time-savings is set to 6 times) which is not fixed.

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 big win game is provided, but the hit that is controlled to the non-time saving state after the end of the big win 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, 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 it is a big win or a small win, the type of a big win pattern, a small win pattern, and a losing 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.

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The invention according to means A1 is
A variable ball entrance (second starting port 21) that can be changed to a closed state or an open state in which the ball is easier to enter than the closed state;
It is possible to variably display the special symbols, and when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific mode indicating a big win (“special figure 1_jackpot pattern A”, “special figure 2_jackpot pattern B”, see FIG. 8), In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) comprising game control means (game control microcomputer 81) for executing a jackpot game advantageous to a player,
The game control means is
In the normal game state (non-time saving state), when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode ("special figure 1_loss pattern B", see FIG. 9 (A)), from the normal game state Also controllable to the first special game state (slight time saving state A, see FIG. 9 (A)) in which the game ball is easy to enter the variable ball entrance,
In the first special game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode ("special figure 1_loss symbol C", see FIG. 9(B)), the first special game The game machine is characterized by being controllable to a second special game state (time-saving state B, see FIG. 9(B)) in which the game ball is more likely to enter the variable ball inlet than the state.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode indicating the big win in the normal game state, the ball is more likely to enter the variable ball entrance than in the normal game state. In the first special game state, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner different from the specific manner indicating the big win, the special symbols are displayed more than in the first special game state. In some cases, the game is controlled to a second special game state in which the ball is easily entered into the variable ball entrance. As a result, depending on the controlled game state and the non-specific mode in which the special symbols are stopped and displayed, it may be controlled to a better special game state in stages, and the motivation for continuing the game is provided. It is possible to give it to the player. Therefore, it is possible to provide new game features that have not existed in the past, and to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means A2 is
The gaming machine according to means A1,
A game ball is more likely to enter the variable ball entrance than in the first special game state, but a game ball is more difficult to enter into the variable ball entrance than in the second special game state. There is a game state (slight time reduction state B, see FIG. 10),
The game control means is
In the first special game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode ("special figure 1_loss pattern B", see FIG. 9(B)), the third special game state can be controlled,
In the third special game state, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode ("special figure 1_losing symbol B", "special figure 1_losing symbol C", see FIG. 9(C)). The game machine is characterized in that it can be controlled to the second special game state by pressing the button.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, in the first special game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode indicating the big win, the game ball enters the most variable ball entrance. A second special game state in which it is easier to play, or a third special game state in which it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the variable ball entrance than in the second special game state. Thereby, in the first special game state, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner, the control is performed to which special game state from the second special game state or the third special game state. It is possible to make them interested in whether it will be done. Therefore, it is possible to provide new game features that have not existed in the past, and to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means A3 is
The gaming machine according to means A2,
The game control means is
In the normal game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode ("special figure 1_losing symbol C", see FIG. 9(A)), the third special game state is controlled. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode indicating the big win in the normal game state, the ease with which the ball can enter the variable ball entrance is different. It may be controlled to one special game state or a third special game state. Thereby, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode in the normal game state, which special game state is controlled to be the first special game state or the third special game state. It is possible to make them interested. Therefore, it is possible to provide new game features that have not existed in the past, and to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means A4 is
The gaming machine according to means A3,
The non-specific mode includes a first non-specific mode ("Special Figure 1 _ Losing pattern B", see FIG. 9) and a second non-specific mode ("Special Figure 1 _ Losing Design C", see FIG. 9),
The game control means is
In the normal game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first non-specific mode ("special figure 1_loss symbol B", see FIG. 9A), the first special game state can be controlled. year,
In the normal game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second non-specific mode ("special figure 1_loss symbol C", see FIG. 9A), the third special game state can be controlled. It is a game machine characterized by being.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the normal game state, the ball entering the variable ball entrance depends on whether the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the first non-specified mode or the second non-specified mode. Not only the easiness but also the easiness of control of the second special game state may be controlled to the first special game state or the third special game state. As a result, in the normal game state, it is possible to make the player interested in whether the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the first non-specified mode or the second non-specified mode. Therefore, it is possible to provide new game features that have not existed in the past, and to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means A5 is
The gaming machine according to means A2,
The non-specific mode includes a first non-specific mode ("Special Figure 1 _ Losing pattern B", see FIG. 9) and a second non-specific mode ("Special Figure 1 _ Losing Design C", see FIG. 9),
The game control means is
In the first special game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second non-specific mode ("special figure 1_loss symbol C", see FIG. 9(B)), the second special game state is reached. controllable to
In the third special game state, the special symbol is the first non-specific mode ("special figure 1_loss pattern B", see FIG. 9 (C)) or the second non-specific mode ("special figure 1_losing symbol C", see FIG. 9(C)), the game machine can be controlled to the second special game state.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the second non-specific mode in the first special game state, the second special game state can be controlled, but the third special game can be controlled. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first non-specific mode or the second non-specific mode in the state, it can be controlled to the second special game state. As a result, the first special game state and the third special game state are not only the ease of entering the ball into the variable ball entrance, but also the second special game state due to the non-specific mode of stop display. Since the easiness of being controlled is different, it is possible to arouse the player's desire to be controlled to a better special game state. Therefore, it is possible to provide new game features that have not existed in the past, and to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means A6 is
The gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2,
The non-specific mode includes a first non-specific mode ("Special Figure 1 _ Losing pattern B", see FIG. 9) and a second non-specific mode ("Special Figure 1 _ Losing Design C", see FIG. 9),
The game control means is
In the normal game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first non-specific mode ("special figure 1_loss symbol B", see FIG. 9A), the first special game state can be controlled. year,
In the first special game state, when the special symbol is stopped in the second non-specific mode ("special figure 1_loss symbol C", see FIG. 9(B)), the second special game state The game machine is characterized by being controllable to

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first non-specific mode in the normal game state, the first special game state may be controlled. state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second non-specific mode, the game ball is more easily entered into the variable ball entrance than in the first special game state, and is controlled to the second special game state. Sometimes. As a result, in order to be able to be controlled to a better special game state according to the non-specific mode stopped and displayed in the controlled game state, the first non-specific mode or the second non-specific mode in each game state Among the non-specific modes, it is possible to make people interested in which non-specified mode the stop display is performed. Therefore, it is possible to provide new game features that have not existed in the past, and to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means A7 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A6,
a big prize mouth (second big prize mouth 35);
A specific area (specific area 39) through which the game ball that has won the big winning opening can pass,
The game control means is
Based on the entry of the game ball into the variable entrance, the judgment processing of whether or not it will be hit (special figure 2 big hit judgment processing (S1002, see FIG. 21)) is performed, and the result of the judgment processing is shown. variably displaying the special pattern,
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small winning mode ("special figure 2_small winning symbol b", see FIG. 8) in which the result of the determination process indicates a small winning, a small winning game for opening the big winning opening is executed. make it possible
The gaming machine is characterized in that the jackpot game is executed based on the passage of the gaming ball through the specific area.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small win mode in which the result of the judgment processing of whether or not the win is a small win is indicated based on the entry of the game ball into the variable ball entrance. Then, when the small winning game in which the big winning opening is opened is executed, the winning game is executed based on the passage of the game ball that has won the big winning opening to the specific area. As a result, in order to execute a winning game based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area, the second special game state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the variable ball entrance than the first special game state. It is possible to stir the feelings of the player who wants to be controlled. Therefore, it is possible to provide new game features that have not existed in the past, and to increase the interest in the game.

1... Pachinko game machine 7... Image display device 7a... Display screen 20... First starting port 21... Second starting port 22... Electric chew 35... Second prize winning port 39... Specific area 81... Game control microcomputer 85b... Second 2 special figure reservation storage unit 91 ... production control microcomputer 100 ... image control board

Claims (7)

a variable ball opening that can be changed to a closed state or an open state in which the ball is easier to enter than the closed state;
A gaming machine comprising game control means capable of variably displaying special symbols, and executing a jackpot game advantageous to a player when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific mode indicating a jackpot,
The game control means is
In a normal game state, if the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode, a game ball is more likely to enter the variable ball entrance than in the normal game state without going through the jackpot game . Controllable to 1 special game state,
In the first special game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the non- specific mode, a game ball enters the variable ball entrance from the first special game state without going through the jackpot game. A game machine characterized by being controllable to a second special game state in which a ball is easily thrown. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game ball is more likely to enter the variable ball entrance than in the first special game state, but a game ball is more difficult to enter into the variable ball entrance than in the second special game state. There is a game state,
The game control means is
In the first special game state, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the non- specific mode, the third special game state can be controlled without going through the jackpot game ,
In the third special game state, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the non- specific mode, the gaming machine can be controlled to the second special game state without going through the jackpot game. . In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The game control means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the non- specific mode in the normal game state, the game machine can be controlled to the third special game state without going through the jackpot game . In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The non-specified mode includes a first non-specified mode and a second non-specified mode different from the first non-specified mode.
In the normal game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first non-specific mode, the game can be controlled to the first special game state without going through the jackpot game ,
The game machine is characterized in that when the special symbols are stop-displayed in the second non-specific mode in the normal game state, the game machine can be controlled to the third special game state without going through the jackpot game . In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The non-specified mode includes a first non-specified mode and a second non-specified mode different from the first non-specified mode.
In the first special game state, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the second non-specified mode, control to the second special game state is possible without going through the jackpot game ,
In the third special game state, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the first non-specific mode or the second non-specific mode, the second special game state is entered without going through the jackpot game . A gaming machine characterized by being controllable. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The non-specified mode includes a first non-specified mode and a second non-specified mode different from the first non-specified mode.
In the normal game state, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first non-specific mode, the game can be controlled to the first special game state without going through the jackpot game ,
In the first special game state, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the second non-specific mode, it is possible to control the second special game state without going through the jackpot game . game machine. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
grand prize gate and
A specific area through which the game ball that has won the big prize opening can pass,
The game control means is
Based on the entry of the game ball into the variable ball entrance, a judgment process is performed as to whether or not it will be a hit, and the special symbol indicating the result of the judgment process is variably displayed,
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small winning mode in which the result of the determination process indicates a small winning, a small winning game for opening the big winning opening can be executed,
A gaming machine characterized in that the jackpot game is executed based on the passage of the gaming ball through the specific area.

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