JP7171075B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko game machine, which is one of the game machines, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether or not a game ball enters a starting hole. 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).

In the gaming machine according to Patent Literature 1, after a jackpot game is executed, a time-saving state may occur in which a game ball is easier to enter than a normal game state (non-time-saving state) into an openable and closable variable starter.

JP 2018-88993 A

However, in a gaming machine in which a game ball enters a game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the openable and closable variable start port than in a normal game state, when multiple types of states in which a ball is easily entered into the variable start port are provided, the game There is room for ingenuity to suppress the decline in interest.

The game machine according to the present invention is
a game state control means capable of controlling a ball-entering easy state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the variable start port than in a normal game state;
and a state notification means that is controlled in a manner according to the game state,
The ball-entering easy state includes a first ball-entering easy state and a second ball-entering easy state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable starting port than the first ball-entering easy state,
In the first easy-to-enter state, the state notification means is controlled in a specific manner different from that in the normal game state, and in the second easy-to-enter state, the same non-playing state as in the normal game state. A gaming machine characterized by being controlled in a specific manner.

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a schematic front view showing a second big winning device and the like provided in the gaming machine. 1. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 1, and is a figure which shows the display devices with which the game machine is equipped. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) It is a small winning symbol type determination table. (D) A 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. It is a determination table of the type of losing pattern, and is a table for explaining the types of losing. (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 table showing how to beat for each game state, the state of the state notification lamp, the output state of the signal by the external terminal board, and the like. 10 is a timing chart showing changes in output modes of state signals 1 to 3 from external terminal boards, as well as modes of hitting instruction lamps, status notification lamps, and the like according to changes in game status. 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 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 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 flowchart of an emergency process. It is a flow chart of ceiling processing. 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; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a timing chart showing the opening pattern of the second large winning opening in the small winning game and the operation pattern of the distribution member. It is a figure explaining the outline of the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. (A) It is a figure which shows the display screen of normal production mode. (B) It is a figure which shows the display screen of challenge production mode. (C) It is a figure which shows the display screen in RUSH production mode. (D) It is a figure which shows the display screen of CHANCE production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal fluctuation|variation in fluctuation|variation production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the battle reach based on the lottery of special figure 2. FIG. (A) It is a table showing details about some production modes. (B) It is a diagram for explaining the selection process of the effect symbol in the variable effect start process when a big hit is made in the lottery of the special figure 1. FIG. (A) It is a figure which shows the specific example of the production|presentation image displayed in CHANCE production|presentation mode (time saving state B). (B) It is a figure which shows the specific example of the production|presentation image displayed in normal production|presentation mode (non-time-saving state). It is a figure which shows the specific example of the display mode of each production|presentation design variably displayed in normal production|presentation mode (non-time-saving state). It is a figure which shows the specific example of the display mode of each production|presentation design variably displayed in CHANCE production|presentation mode (time saving state B). (A) It is a figure which shows a specific example when the production|presentation design is stop-displayed in the stop mode which shows loss in CHANCE production|presentation mode (time saving state B). (B) It is a figure which shows the specific example when the production|presentation design is stop-displayed in the stop mode which shows loss in normal production|presentation mode (non-time-saving state). According to the transition from the time saving state A to the time saving state B, the right hitting notification image RI is hidden and the left hitting return image LI is displayed, and the hitting instruction lamp 45 is changed from the right hitting notification mode (lighting) to the left hitting notification mode. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining changing to (extinguishing) and changing the state notification lamp 46 from the first lighting mode to the second lighting mode; FIG. 10 is a determination table of the losing symbol type according to the gaming machine of the second mode; FIG. (A) A normal symbol hit determination table according to the gaming machine of the second mode. (B) A normal symbol variation pattern determination table according to the gaming machine of the second form. (C) An electric chew release pattern determination table according to the gaming machine of the second mode. (D) A table showing how to beat for each game state according to the gaming machine of the second mode. FIG. 11 is a determination table of the losing symbol type according to the gaming machine of the third mode; FIG. FIG. 11 is a determination table of the losing symbol type according to the gaming machine of the fourth mode; FIG. (A) It is a variation pattern determination table according to the special figure 1 for non-time saving state according to the gaming machine of the fourth form. (B) It is a variation pattern determination table according to the special figure 1 for the time saving state B according to the gaming machine of the fourth form. It is a figure explaining a part of game flow based on the gaming machine of the 4th form. It is a timing chart for explaining the change control of the game state when a special loss is drawn in the gaming machine of the fourth form. It is a figure which shows the display devices etc. which concern on the gaming machine of the 5th form. FIG. 11 is a table showing how to beat for each game state, state notification lamp mode, signal output mode by an external terminal board, and the like according to the gaming machine of the fifth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing changes in output modes of state signals 1 to 3 from the external terminal board according to changes in the gaming state of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment; FIG.

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 first form 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.

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

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". 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 winning device 19 having a first starting port 20 in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always constant. The first starting opening 20 is also referred to as a first starting winning opening, a fixed starting opening, a fixed entrance, or a first entrance. Also, the first starting port 20 is an example of another starting port. 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.).

A normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second starting port 21 is provided on the upper right side of the first starting port 20 . The second starting opening 21 is also called a second starting winning opening, a variable starting 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.

A first big winning device 31 having a first big winning hole 30 is provided below the first starting hole 20 in the game area 3 . The first big winning device 31 is also called a first special variable winning device or other special winning means, and the first big winning hole 30 is called another special winning hole. 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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, a gate 28, an electric tube 22, a second big winning device 36, a first big winning device 31, and an outlet 6 are provided on the right flow path R2. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the right flow path R2, thereby passing through the gate 28, the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first big winning port 30, or the second big winning port 35. Aim to win a prize.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a display device 40 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. The display devices 40 variably display a first special symbol display device 41a that variably displays a first special symbol (special symbol 1, an example of an identification symbol), and a second special symbol (special symbol 2, an example of an identification symbol) that is variably displayed. 2nd special design indicator 41b which does, and normal design indicator 42 which variably displays the design is included. 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 indicators 40 also include a hitting instruction lamp 45 (an example of a hitting method notification means) capable of indicating that the player should hit to the right. The display devices 40 also include a state notification lamp 46 (an example of state notification means) that changes its mode according to the current game state.

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, the first big prize winning opening is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped jackpot pattern (that is, the type of jackpot won). A jackpot game for opening 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop pattern is a special pattern (small hit pattern) of a predetermined small hit stop mode, the opening pattern according to the type of the small hit pattern stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the small win won). Then, a small winning game is performed to open the second big winning hole 35.例文帳に追加In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the big winning game and the small winning game will be described later.

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

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

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

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 (normal winning symbol), an auxiliary game is performed to open the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. 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.

Also, the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 shown in FIG. 3 is composed of one LED, and depending on the aspect, it is a period during which it is advantageous for the player to play the game with the right hand (recommended hitting to the right). , indicates whether it is a period in which it is advantageous for the player to play the game with a left hand (left hand recommended period). Specifically, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is turned on during the right-handed hitting period, and turned off during the left-handed hitting period. Of the modes of the hitting instruction lamp 45, the mode in which it is lit (lighting mode, "○" when "○" is lit and "●" is extinguished) is called a right-handed notification mode, and the mode in which it is extinguished ( A light-off mode (“●” when “○” is lit and “●” is light-off) is referred to as a left-handed notification mode. The lighting mode is an example of a specific mode, and the lights-out mode is an example of a non-specific mode.

Also, the state notification lamp 46 shown in FIG. 3 is composed of two LEDs, and indicates the current game state by its aspect. Details of the game state will be described later, but if the current game state is a non-time saving state, both LEDs of the state notification lamp 46 are turned off, and if the current game state is a time saving state A (normal time saving state) , Only the right side state notification lamp 46a arranged on the right side is turned on, and only the left side state notification lamp 46b arranged on the left side is turned on if the current game state is the time saving state B (slight time saving state). A mode in which both LEDs are turned off (“●●” when “○” is turned on and “●” is turned off) is referred to as a turned-off mode, and a mode in which only the right side status notification lamp 46a is turned on (“○” is turned on and "●" is turned off, "○") is called the first lighting mode, and a mode in which only the left side status notification lamp 46b is turned on (when "○" is turned on and "●" is turned off “○●”) is referred to as a second lighting mode. The first lighting mode indicates that the current gaming state is the time saving state A (normal time saving state), so it is also referred to as the normal time saving notification mode, and the second lighting mode indicates that the current gaming state is the time saving state B (minor In order to indicate that it is a time-saving state), it is also called a slight time-saving notification mode, and the light-off mode is not a time-saving state (time-saving state A, time-saving state B). In addition, the state notification lamp 46 is controlled to turn off during execution of the big winning game, and is controlled in the same manner as before execution of the small winning game during execution of the small winning game.

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 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol reservation display 43a, a second special symbol reservation display 43b, and a betting method. An indicator lamp 45 and a status notification lamp 46 are connected. 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.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an external terminal board 140 (corresponding to external signal output means). The external terminal board 140 is connected to the main control board 80 via the payout control board 110, and based on the signal output by the game control microcomputer 81, various signals such as the data display 160 and the hall computer 170 Output to an external device arranged outside the pachinko game machine 1 . The signal output by the game control microcomputer 81 may be input to a payout control microcomputer (not shown) mounted on the payout control board 110, and may be output from the payout control microcomputer to the external terminal plate 140. However, it may be output to the external terminal board 140 without going through the payout control microcomputer.

The external terminal plate 140 is provided with a plurality of channels for external output. A connector corresponding to each channel and a connector on the data display 160 side are connected by a cable. Each connector outputs one signal to the outside.

In addition, the external terminal board 140 can output the state signal 1 from one of the plurality of channels, can output the state signal 2 from another channel, and can output the state signal 3 from another channel. be. The state signals 1 to 3 are signals that indicate the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the output mode, which are appropriately output during execution of a big winning game, during execution of a small winning game, and during a time-saving state described later.

Also, the external terminal board 140 can output a pattern determination signal from one of a plurality of channels. The symbol determination signal is a signal indicating that the special symbols which have been variably displayed have been stopped and displayed. Also, the external terminal board 140 can output the winning ball information signal from one of the plurality of channels. The prize ball information signal is a signal indicating that a predetermined number (eg, 10 balls) of prize balls have been awarded.

In addition to the above-described signals, the external terminal board 140 can also receive, for example, a frame opening signal indicating that the gaming machine frame 50 is open, an electric tuner 22 and a big winning device (first big winning device 31 and second big winning device 31). A security signal indicating that a prize has been won in a prize-winning slot related to these devices when the big prize-winning device 36) is not in operation, and a start-up signal indicating that a prize has been won in the first start-up port 20 or the second start-up port 21 etc. can be output from each channel. The type of signal output from the external terminal board 140 can be changed as appropriate.

In this embodiment, the signals output from the payout control board 110 to the external terminal board 140 are separate signals (parallel data), and are input to the external terminal board 140 as parallel data. When parallel data is input to the external terminal board 140, signal transmission elements such as photorelays and photocouplers provided corresponding to each channel switch between conducting and non-conducting states according to respective input signals. . As a result, the external output signals (state signals 1 to 3, pattern determination signal, winning ball information signal, etc.) are output from the channel whose signal transmission element is in a conductive state.

The signal output from the payout control board 110 to the external terminal board 140 may be serial data having a multi-bit information amount. In this case, the serial data may be converted into parallel data by an S/P conversion circuit (serial/parallel conversion circuit) (not shown) and input to the external terminal board 140 as parallel data.

The data indicator 160 counts the number of times the special symbols are varied and displayed based on the switching (ON edge) from non-receipt (OFF) of the symbol determination signal to reception (ON), and stores the count value as data. It is displayed on the start count display section 165 of the display device 160 . That is, when the first starting hole sensor 20 a or the second starting hole sensor 21 a detects a ball entering, a detection signal is input to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88 . As a result, the game control microcomputer 81 acquires various random numbers (see FIG. 6A) such as a jackpot random number, which will be described later, and determines whether or not it is a jackpot. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 variably displays the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicating the determination result as to whether or not it is a big hit, and then stops displaying (determining display). At this time (at the timing of the stop display), the game control microcomputer 81 sends an outer end output signal (a signal for the outer end board) indicating final display of the special symbol to the external terminal plate 140 via the payout control board 110. Output. As a result, the external terminal board 140 outputs a pattern confirmation signal to the data display 160 . As a result, the data display unit 160 displays the number of times the special symbols are variably displayed in the number-of-starts display unit 165 by increasing the number by one.

In addition, the data display 160 counts the number of occurrences of the jackpot based on the input mode of the state signals 1 to 3 (state signal 1, state signal 2, and state signal 3), and displays the count value on the data display 160. It is displayed on the number-of-big-hit display section 166 . That is, as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a big win based on the acquired big win random number, and when the judgment result is a big win, the special symbol indicating that the big win is won is variably displayed. Then stop display. When the stop display of the special symbols indicating that the jackpot is won is finished, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs an outer end output signal indicating that the jackpot game (opening game, round game, ending game) is being executed. Output to the external terminal board 140 via the payout control board 110 . It should be noted that the outer end output signal indicating that the jackpot game is being executed continues to be output until the ending game is finished. As a result, the external terminal board 140 outputs status signals 1 to 3 to the data display 160 . As a result, the data display unit 160 displays the number of occurrences of the big win by increasing it by one in the number-of-big-wins display section 166 .

In addition, the data display 160, based on the input mode of the state signals 1 to 3, the game state display ("jackpot display such as "during" or "during time saving") is displayed on the status display portion 167 of the data display 160 .

The data display 160 counts the number of prize balls to increase by 10 based on the switching from non-receipt to reception of the prize ball information signal (ON edge), and the count value is displayed on the data display 160. Displayed on the ball number display (not shown). That is, after the game ball enters the first starting hole 20, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, the second big winning hole 35, or the normal winning hole 27, the prize ball sensor 122 actually pays out. When the played game ball is detected, a detection signal is input to the payout control board 110 . Accordingly, when the payout control board 110 determines that the number of paid out game balls reaches 10, it outputs an outer end output signal indicating an increase in prize ball display to the external terminal board 140 . The payout control board 110 does not output an outer end output signal indicating an increase in prize ball display unless it is determined that the number of paid out game balls has reached 10 balls. In this way, the external terminal board 140 to which the outer end output signal indicating the increase in prize ball display is input outputs the prize ball information signal to the data display 160 . As a result, the data display 160 increases the number of prize balls by 10 and displays it in the number of prize balls display portion (not shown).

The hall computer 170 is a device for collecting information such as the operation status of each pachinko gaming machine installed in the hall, including the pachinko gaming machine 1, and performing business management, game management, and the like. This hall computer 170 is installed in a hall management room or the like, and is connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via a data display 160 . Therefore, the hall computer 170 also receives the various external output signals (state signals 1 to 3, pattern determination signal, winning ball information signal, etc.). Hall computer 170 may be connected to external terminal board 140 without data display 160 .

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 acquired 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 it is a small hit or not. 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 zero, and in the lottery of the special figure 2, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/7. That is, it can be said that the special figure 2 lottery is easier to win a small hit than the special figure 1 lottery. In addition, even in the lottery of the special figure 1, it may be configured to be able to win a small hit. In this case, it is desirable to set the small winning probability in the lottery of special figure 1 lower than the small winning probability in the lottery of special figure 2.

When the pachinko game machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the symbol type random number is determined according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7B, thereby determining the jackpot symbol type. In the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 50%, "special figure 1_jackpot design A" is decided, and at a rate of 50%, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" is decided. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 2_jackpot design C" is determined. If the types of the 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. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 90%, "special figure 2_small winning pattern a" is determined, and at a rate of 10%, "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.

Also, 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 to be 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 100%, "special figure 1_loss pattern A" is determined. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 99%, "special figure 2_losing design B" is determined, and at a rate of 1%, "special figure 2_losing design C" is determined. The difference in the types of the losing symbols affects the setting regarding the game 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 reachable 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 picture 1_jackpot pattern A", "special picture 1_jackpot pattern B", and "special picture 2_jackpot pattern C". Also, at the time of the "small win", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "small win symbol". The small winning design includes "special figure 2_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". There are "special figure 1_losing pattern A", "special figure 2_losing pattern B", and "special figure 2_losing pattern C" in the losing pattern.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" are 4R (round) jackpots, and the number of openings of the first big winning port 30 per 1R is one. Yes, and its maximum open time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when winning "jackpot pattern A" and "jackpot pattern B" is both "time saving state A" (one of a plurality of types of time saving states) described later, but " In the time saving state based on the jackpot pattern A", if the game state at the time of winning is a non-time saving state (normal game state), the number of time saving times is set to 1 time (an example of the "first value"), and at the time of winning If the game state is a time saving state (time saving state A or time saving state B), the number of times of time saving is set to 6 times (an example of "second value" or "specific number of times"). On the other hand, in the time saving state after the big win game based on the "big win pattern B", the number of time saving times is set to 6 regardless of whether the game state at the time of winning is the non-time saving state or the time saving state. The number of times of time saving is the upper limit execution number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time saving state. Details of the game state will be described later.

In addition, "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C" is a 10R jackpot, the number of opening times of the first big winning hole 30 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when "jackpot symbol C" is won is "time saving state A" described later, and even if the game state at the time of winning is a non-time saving state or a time saving state, the number of time saving times 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 the first big winning game is won. A jackpot game (two 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 a 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 embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are two types of small winning symbols (small winning symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won in the special figure 2 lottery. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_small winning pattern a" and "special figure 2_small winning pattern b".

The "small winning symbol a" and the "small winning symbol b" are small winnings that can always pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage) as long as the game is played correctly. That is, in this form, the small hit election based on the lottery of the special figure 2 has substantially the same meaning as the big hit election.

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. Also, the opening time in each small winning game is 0.008 seconds. In addition, in the jackpot game (2 types jackpot game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, even in the 2 types jackpot game based on the "small hit pattern a", 2 based on the "small hit pattern b" In the seed jackpot game as well, 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". In the time saving state after the big win game based on the "small winning pattern a", the number of time saving times is set to 6 regardless of whether the game state at the time of winning is the non-time saving state or the time saving state. On the other hand, in the time saving state after the big win game based on the "small winning pattern b", the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times regardless of whether the game state at the time of winning is the non-time saving state or the time saving state. In this form, since the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of special figure 2 is about 1/7, when it is controlled to the time saving state A with the number of time saving times of 100 times, the execution of the next big hit game is substantially Determine.

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 is one type 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 are two types of lost symbols (losing symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, it is determined as "special figure 1_loss pattern A". Also, in the special figure 2 lottery, it is determined to be either "special figure 2_losing pattern B" or "special figure 2_losing pattern C".

"Special Figure 1 _ Losing Pattern A" is a normal loss, and "Special Figure 2 _ Losing Pattern B" and "Special Figure 2 _ Losing Pattern C" are special losses (an example of a specific determination result, corresponding to a specific loss) is. A special loss is a loss that triggers the control of a time saving state B (one of a plurality of types of time saving states), which will be described later. That is, 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 B.例文帳に追加However, if it is already in the time saving state at the control timing to the time saving state B (that is, if the time saving flag described later is ON), the setting of the game state is not changed.

Then, in the time saving state B based on the "losing pattern B", the number of times of time saving is set to 104 times. On the other hand, in the time saving state B based on the "losing pattern C", the number of times of time saving is set to 604 times. In addition, special loss is also called time saving loss. In addition, "special figure 2_losing design B" and "special figure 2_losing design C" are examples of non-specific stop modes related to special symbols.

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 two types of time-saving state: time-saving state A and time-saving state B. Time-saving state A is, as described above, mainly a time-saving state that shifts after the jackpot game ends (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, the time saving state B is a time saving state that shifts according to the stop display of "special figure 2_loss pattern B" or "special figure 2_loss pattern C" (pulling a special loss) . That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops and displays a specific losing pattern (losing pattern B or losing pattern C), in response to the elapse of the stop time, without executing the jackpot game, to the time saving state B Controllable. When the type of the time saving state is different, the setting of various parameters related to the ease of winning the electric chew 22, such as the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol and the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, is different.

The time saving state will be described in more detail. In this form, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (A), the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B) is the same as the winning probability of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536 in any of the gaming states of the non-time saving state, time saving state A, and time saving state B. In other words, in any game state, the normal symbol lottery is determined to be almost hit. In addition, in the time saving state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery may be higher than in the non-time saving state (in other words, in the time saving state, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated).

In addition, in the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B), as shown in FIG. 10-1(B), the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shorter than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 60 seconds in the non-time saving state, 1 second in the time saving state A, and 30 seconds in the time saving state B. That is, in the time saving state, the variable time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates. It should be noted that the normal symbol stop time is 0.5 seconds in any game state.

In addition, in the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B), as shown in FIG. 10-1 (C), the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the opening time of the electric tube 22 is 0.05 seconds per time in the non-time saving state, 2.5 seconds in the time saving state A, and 0.1 seconds in the time saving state B is. 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. 10-1(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. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the electric chew 22 is opened once in the non-time saving state and the time saving state B, but twice in the time saving state A. That is, in the time saving state A, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 22 is activated.

Here, in the non-time-saving state, if the normal pattern lottery is executed, it will almost win, but the normal pattern fluctuation time is as long as 60 seconds, and the opening of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is 0.05 seconds once. and very short time. Therefore, in the non-time-saving state, even if a game is played with a right-handed strike (a game ball can pass through the gate 28), winning to the electric chew 22 can hardly be expected. Therefore, in the non-time-saving state, the advantageous hitting method for the player is "left-handed", and in the non-time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the hitting instruction lamp 45 to the left-handed notification mode (extinguishing mode) ( (see Figure 10-2).

On the other hand, in the time saving state A, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it is almost a win, the normal symbol fluctuation time is as short as 1 second, and the opening of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is 2.5 seconds. Twice is long enough. Therefore, in the time-saving state A, winning the electric chew 22 can occur frequently by playing the game with the right hand. Therefore, in the time-saving state A, the advantageous hitting method for the player is "right-handed", and in the time-saving state A, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the hitting instruction lamp 45 to the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode) ( (see Figure 10-2). In addition, it can be said that the time saving state A is a game state in which winning to the electric chew 22 is easier than in the non-working time saving state.

On the other hand, in the time-saving state B, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it is almost a win, but the normal symbol fluctuation time is as long as 30 seconds, and the opening of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is 0.1 seconds. One time is short. Therefore, in the time saving state B, various parameters related to the ease of winning the electric chew 22 (the winning probability of the normal pattern lottery, the normal pattern fluctuation time and stop time, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22) are in a non-time saving state In comparison, although the setting is such that it is easy to win the electric chew 22, it is almost impossible to expect to win the electric chew 22 even if the game is played with the right hand. For this reason, time saving state B is also called a slight time saving state. On the other hand, the time-saving state A in which winning to the electric chew 22 frequently occurs by hitting to the right is also referred to as a normal time-saving state. As shown in FIG. 10-2, in the time saving state B, the advantageous hitting method for the player is “left hitting”. extinguishing mode).

In this way, in the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state B, even if the player hits to the right, winning the electric chew 22 is not expected, so the player proceeds with the game by hitting to the left. On the other hand, in the time-saving state A, since winning the electric chew 22 frequently occurs by hitting to the right, the player proceeds with the game by hitting to the right. In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game. Therefore, during the jackpot game, the hitting method that is advantageous for the player is "right hit", and during the jackpot game, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the hitting instruction lamp 45 to the right hit notification mode (lighting mode) ( (see Figure 10-2). In addition, in this embodiment, the hitting method that is advantageous for the player during the small winning game is also "right hitting", so during the small winning game, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the hitting instruction lamp 45 to the right hitting notification mode ( lighting mode) (see FIG. 10-2).

Like the time saving state A, the time saving state B can be said to be a game state in which it is easier to win the electric chew 22 than the non-working time saving state, but it is more difficult to win the electric chew 22 than the time saving state A. It is the game state of the setting. In addition, the time saving state B is a game state closer to a non-time saving state than the time saving state A because it is not expected to win a prize to the electric chew 22 . Therefore, the time saving state B (slight time saving state) is also referred to as a special normal game state. In addition, the non-time-saving state corresponds to the normal game state, and the time-saving state corresponds to the ball-entering easy state. The time-saving state A (ordinary time-saving state) corresponds to the first easy-entering state, and the time-saving state B (slightly short-time state) corresponds to the second easy-entering state. Further, the time saving state A corresponds to the specific game state, and the non-time saving state and the time saving state B correspond to the non-specific game state. The non-time saving state corresponds to the first non-specific game state or the first game state, and the time saving state B corresponds to the second non-specific game state or the second game state.

In this form, the time saving state B (slight time saving state) cannot be expected to win the electric chew 22, but if you win a jackpot based on the lottery of special figure 1 during this game state, the number of time saving times is always 6 It shifts to time saving state A (see FIG. 8). In this respect, the time saving state B can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the non-working time saving state. It should be noted that shifting to the time-saving state A with one time-saving number after the jackpot game corresponds to the first privilege, and shifting to the time-saving state A with the number of time-saving times of 6 after the jackpot game is equivalent to the second privilege. do.

Incidentally, in the time saving state A, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, is higher than in the non-time saving state. Therefore, the time saving state A is also called "high base state", and the non-time saving state is also called "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting the winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric support control state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state.

In addition, the time saving state is one 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 By the operation of the above functions, it is sufficient that the game balls enter the second starting hole 21 related to the electric chew 22 more easily than when the functions are not operated, and all these functions are operated. It doesn't have to be.

Next, the mode of the status notification lamp 46 in each game state and the mode of signal output by the external terminal board 140 will be described with reference to FIG. 10-2. As shown in FIG. 10-2, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the state notification lamp 46 in a non-time-saving state in an extinguishing mode (a mode in which both the right side state informing lamp 46a and the left side state informing lamp 46b are extinguished). do. In addition, during the time saving state A (normal working time saving state), the state notification lamp 46 is controlled to the first lighting mode (the mode in which the right side state notification lamp 46a is lit and the left side state notification lamp 46b is turned off). In addition, during the time saving state B (slight time saving state), the state notification lamp 46 is controlled to the second lighting mode (the mode in which the right side state notification lamp 46a is turned off and the left side state notification lamp 46b is turned on). The first lighting mode corresponds to the first mode, the second lighting mode corresponds to the second mode, and the extinguishing mode corresponds to the third mode.

Further, while the game control microcomputer 81 is in the state of executing the jackpot game (jackpot game state), it controls the state notification lamp 46 to turn off like during the non-time saving state. In addition, during the state of executing the small winning game (small winning game state), control is performed in the same manner as before the execution of the small winning game. That is, before and during the execution of the small winning game, the mode of the state notification lamp 46 is not changed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the mode of the state notification lamp 46 differs between when it is the time saving state A (normal time saving state) and when it is the time saving state B (slight time saving state) among a plurality of types of time saving states. Therefore, it is possible for the player or the like to recognize which of the time-saving states is by the state notification lamp 46 . In addition, since the mode of the state notification lamp 46 is different even when it is in the time saving state B (slight time saving state) and when it is in the non-time saving state (normal game state), the game progresses by hitting left. In the period, it is possible to make the player or the like recognize whether it is in a short working hours state or a non-short working hours state.

In the present embodiment, if the right side state notification lamp 46a in the state notification lamp 46 is lit, it is the time saving state A (normal time saving state), and if the left side state notification lamp 46b is lit, the time saving state B (slight Since it is a time saving state), it can be said that the right side state notification lamp 46a in the state notification lamp 46 is a lamp indicating whether or not it is the time saving state A, and the left side state notification lamp 46b indicates whether it is a slight time saving state. It can be said that it is a lamp.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10-2, the external terminal board 140, during the non-time saving state, based on the outer end output signal input from the game control microcomputer 81 through the payout control board 110, the state signal 1, Both state signal 2 (corresponding to the second signal) and state signal 3 (corresponding to the first signal) are turned off. Further, during the time saving state A (ordinary time saving state), the state signals 1 and 2 are turned off, and the state signal 3 is turned on. Further, during the time saving state B (slight time saving state), the state signals 1 and 3 are turned off, and the state signal 2 is turned on.

In addition, the external terminal board 140 turns ON all of the state signal 1, the state signal 2, and the state signal 3 while in the jackpot gaming state. Further, while in the small winning game state, the state signal 1 is turned ON, and the output mode of the state signal 2 and the state signal 3 is set to the same output mode as before execution of the small winning game. That is, before and during execution of the small winning game, the output mode of the state signal 2 and the state signal 3 is not changed.

Regarding the output mode of the state signal 3 and the state signal 2, the output mode in which the state signal 3 is ON and the state signal 2 is OFF corresponds to the first output mode, and the state signal 3 is OFF and the state signal 2 is ON. The output mode corresponds to the second output mode, the output mode in which both the state signal 3 and the state signal 2 are OFF corresponds to the third output mode, and the output mode in which both the state signal 3 and the state signal 2 are ON. corresponds to

FIG. 10-3 is a timing chart showing changes in the mode of the playing instruction lamp 45, the mode of the state notification lamp 46, and the output mode of the state signals 1 to 3 according to the transition of the game state. In FIG. 10-3, the game state, "non-time-saving state → jackpot game state → time-saving state A (normal game state) → time-saving state B (small time-saving state) → non-time-saving state" is illustrated. . As shown in FIG. 10-3, in the non-time-saving state, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is left-handed notification mode (extinction mode), the state notification lamp 46 is in the OFF mode, and the state signals 1 to 3 are all OFF. .

When the non-time-saving state transitions to the jackpot game state, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is changed to the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode), and the state signals 1 to 3 are all turned ON (see timing t1). The status notification lamp 46 is maintained in the extinguished mode. This continues until the jackpot game ends.

When the jackpot game ends and shifts to the time-saving state A (normal time-saving state), the state notification lamp 46 is changed to the first lighting mode, and the state signal 1 and the state signal 2 are turned OFF (see timing t2). The hitting instruction lamp 45 is maintained in the right-hand hitting informing mode, and the state signal 3 remains ON.

When the time saving state A ends and shifts to the time saving state B (slight time saving state), the hitting instruction lamp 45 is changed to the left striking notification mode, and the state notification lamp 46 is changed to the second lighting mode (timing t3). Also, the state signal 2 is turned ON, and the state signal 3 is turned OFF. State signal 1 remains OFF.

Then, when the time saving state B (slight time saving state) ends and returns to the non-working time saving state, the state notification lamp 46 is changed to the extinguishing mode, and the state signal 2 is turned OFF (see timing t4). Note that the hitting instruction lamp 45 is maintained in the left-hand hitting notification mode, and the state signal 1 and the state signal 3 remain OFF.

Thus, according to the present embodiment, output from the external terminal plate 140 when it is the time saving state A (normal time saving state) and when it is the time saving state B (slight time saving state) among a plurality of types of time saving states The output modes of the state signals 1 to 3 (that is, the output modes of the external output signals) are different. Therefore, the data display 160 displays "time saving" on the status display unit 167 in the time saving state A, and does not perform such a display in the time saving state B. Different display control for each type of time saving state It is possible to do In addition, by outputting information that can specify the type of the time saving state to the hall computer 170, it is possible to inform the manager such as the hall employee of which time saving state has been shifted to.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, even when the time saving state B (slight time saving state) and the non-time saving state (normal game state), the output mode of the state signals 1 to 3 output from the external terminal plate 140 (that is, the output mode of the external output signal) is different. Therefore, even in the short working hours state and the non-short working hours state, it is possible to perform different display control on the data display 160, or to notify the manager such as the hall employee of whether the shift to the short working hours state has occurred. be.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the jackpot game state is set, unlike when the jackpot game state is not set, all of the state signals 1 to 3 are turned ON. It is possible to perform various display controls, or to notify managers such as hall employees of execution of a jackpot game. Further, according to the present embodiment, when the small winning game state is set, the state signal 1 is turned ON (see FIG. 10-2). It is possible to perform control or notify the manager such as an employee of the hall of the execution of the small winning game.

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 (FIG. 12) is a table in which the variation pattern with a short variation time is more likely to be selected than the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state (FIG. 11). In addition, in this embodiment, the time saving state A (normal time saving state) and the time saving state B (slight time saving state) determine the special figure variation pattern according to different special figure variation pattern determination tables (Fig. 12 (A) (B) reference). 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)), The table according to FIG. 2 is different.

Specifically, in the special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state A (FIG. 12 (A)), as the variation pattern of special figure 2, the variation pattern of the variation time of 30 seconds (any of P31 to P34) It is determined. When these variation patterns are selected, variation production with battle reach, which will be described later, is executed using a variation time of 30 seconds. In addition, in the special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 12 (B)) for the time saving state B, the variation pattern of the variation time of 50 seconds (any of P51 to P54) is determined as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 . When these variation patterns are selected, the variation time of 50 seconds is used to create a variable performance with a battle reach that differs from the battle reach in the time saving state A (for example, including a more heated battle scene, etc.) is executed. Battle reach is a kind of so-called SP reach.

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 A is a time saving state with a shorter fluctuation time of special figure 2 than working time saving state B. Therefore, in the time saving state A, the special figure fluctuation (variation display of special symbols) progresses faster than the time saving state B.

Here, since the lottery of special figure 1 is mainly performed in the non-time saving state, the table shown in the column of special figure 1 of FIG. 11 is used. Also, after the jackpot game based on the lottery of special figure 1, it is controlled to the time saving state A, but in the time saving state A, the lottery of special figure 2 is mainly performed, so in the special figure 2 column of FIG. 12 (A) The table shown is used. Also, in this form, it is possible to save up to four special figures 2 pending (second special figure pending), so when the time saving state A ends, the remaining special figure 2 pending (remaining special figure 2 pending) The variable display of special figure 2 based on will be executed. As will be described later, the game state at this time becomes the time saving state B by drawing a special loss based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the final variation of the time saving state A. Therefore, the variation pattern related to the remaining reservation of special figure 2 is determined based on the table shown in the column of special figure 2 in FIG. 12(B). After that, a game centering on the lottery of the special figure 1 is played until the time saving state B ends. Therefore, at this time, the table shown in the special figure 1 column of FIG. 12(B) is used. When the time saving state B ends without winning a jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1, it basically returns to the non-working time saving state. Therefore, at this time, the table shown in the special figure 1 column of FIG. 11 is also used.

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. 13, the start winning command generated in this embodiment includes lottery result information as to whether it is a big hit, a small hit, a normal loss, or a special loss (time saving 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. 14 to 32. 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. 14 from the ROM 83 when the pachinko game 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 generating circuit such as a counter IC.

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

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, 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 design/special design main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. ) until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005)).

Normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) followed by sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area A sensor detection process (S108) is executed. Then, an external terminal output process (S109) is performed. In the external terminal output process (S109), the signal set in the external terminal setting process described later (S914, S916, S918 or S919 shown in FIG. 19) is output to the external terminal board 140 via the payout control board 110 ( See Figure 4). Thereafter, other processing (S110) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S110), 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 display mode which shows the number of the 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 14). 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 Processing] As shown in FIG. 16, in the sensor detection processing (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 Acquiring the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquiring the random value group shown in FIG. 6 (A)), and storing 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 identification process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is identified using the starting winning command identification table shown in FIG. 13 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 referred to 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. 13 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 value is 9001 to 65249, it is determined as a special loss, so the second start prize that indicates that (that is, the acquired determination information is a special loss information that is scheduled to be determined as a special loss) A command (lower order command value is 04H) is specified.

In the starting prize winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the upper hexadecimal two-digit command is information specifying the type of the command (that it is the starting prize winning command). Also, the value of the lower digit in the upper command is the starting point information that designates the type of starting point (whether the first starting point 20 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. 13 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. 13 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. In addition, if the jackpot random value is 0 to 65249, it is determined that it is usually lost, so the first start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is normal lost information that is usually determined to be lost) A winning command (lower order command value is 03H) is specified.

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

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 17, 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 electric tube 22 is in operation (S301). If the electronic 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 normal symbol random number stored 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 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. 10-1 (A)). If it is determined whether the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B), the normal symbol hit determination table for the time saving state (refer to the time saving state column of the table shown in FIG. 10-1 (A)) Hit based on Determine whether or not. 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. In addition, in this form, even if it is a non-time-saving state, even if it is a time-saving state (time-saving state A, time-saving state B), the winning probability of normal symbol lottery is the same.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S307). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S307), referring to the normal design fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Select the normal pattern variation pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is the time-saving state A, the normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 1 second is selected, and if the game state is the time-saving state B, the normal design variation time is 30 seconds. Choose a 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 the normal symbol variation stop is set (S313), and the normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 10-1(B)) is set. Set (S314) and finish this process.

In addition, if the stop display of the normal design in the above-described step S302 (YES in S302), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set in step S314 has passed (S315), and has passed. If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S316), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S316)), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S316)), the opening pattern of electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern for the non-time-saving state (see electric chew open TBL1 in FIG. 10-1 (C)) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the time saving state A, the opening pattern for the time saving state A (see the electric chew open TBL2 in FIG. 10-1 (C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric tube 22, and during the time saving state B If so, the opening pattern for the time saving state B (see electric chew opening TBL3 in FIG. 10-1(C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S317, the electric tube 22 is operated (S318).

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

[Special Action Processing] After the normal action processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 81 performs special action processing (S106) shown in FIG. In the special operation process (S106), the processing regarding the special symbol display device 41 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is divided into five stages, and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” are assigned. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default. When the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S901), the game control microcomputer 81 performs special symbol standby processing (S902), which will be described later.

In addition, when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901, YES in S903), special symbol fluctuation processing (S904) described later is performed, and then external terminal setting processing (S914) is performed. . In this external terminal setting process (S914), when the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the output mode of the symbol determination signal indicating that the special symbols are stopped and displayed is set to the ON mode (output mode). When the signal set here is output to the external terminal board 140 in the external terminal output process (S109), the external terminal board 140 receiving the signal confirms the pattern for an extremely short period of time (about 0.1 second). A signal is output to data display 160 .

When the "special action status" is "3" (NO in both S901 and S903, YES in S905), a special symbol determination process (S906) described later is performed, and then an external terminal setting process (S916) is performed. . In this external terminal setting process (S916), the output mode of the state signals 1 to 3 is set when the game state is changed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-2, when executing a big winning game, all the output modes of the state signals 1 to 3 are set to ON mode (output mode), or when executing a small winning game, Set the output mode of the state signal 1 to the ON mode, set all the output modes of the state signals 1 to 3 to the OFF mode (mode that does not output) at the time of transition to the non-time saving state, or set the time saving state A (normal time saving state), set the output mode of the state signal 1 and the state signal 2 to the OFF mode, set the output mode of the state signal 3 to the ON mode, or shift to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) At this time, the output mode of the state signal 1 and the state signal 3 is set to the OFF mode, and the output mode of the state signal 2 is set to the ON mode. When the signal set here is output to the external terminal board 140 in the external terminal output process (S109), the external terminal board 140 that has received it displays the status signals 1 to 3 as data in the manner set. output to device 160.

When the "special action status" is "4" (NO in S901, S903, S905, YES in S907), a special electric accessory process 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, followed by external terminal setting. Processing (S918) is performed. In this external terminal setting process (S918), the output mode of the state signals 1 to 3 is set when the jackpot game ends. Specifically, if the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is the time saving state A (normal time saving state), the output mode of the state signal 1 and the state signal 2 is set to the OFF mode, and the output mode of the state signal 3 is set to the ON mode. When the signal set here is output to the external terminal board 140 in the external terminal output process (S109), the external terminal board 140 that has received it displays the status signals 1 to 3 as data in the manner set. output to device 160.

When the "special action status" is "5" (S901, S903, S905, S907 are all NO), a special electric accessory process 2 (S909) as a small winning game is performed, followed by external terminal setting. Processing (S919) is performed. In this external terminal setting process (S919), if there is a V passage in the small winning game, all the output modes of the state signals 1 to 3 are set to the ON mode (output mode) when executing the two-kind big winning game. When the signal set here is output to the external terminal board 140 in the external terminal output process (S109), the external terminal board 140 that has received it displays the status signals 1 to 3 as data in the manner set. output to device 160.

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 20, 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 set to a standby screen (demonstration screen for customer waiting) (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 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 Toku-zu 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) information of the variation pattern set in (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, it is possible to pass through the specific area 39 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. 21, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, as a 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 that it is not a small hit (see column of special figure 1 in FIG. 7(A)). 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 "zero", 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) Because the flow of processing is the same A collective description will be given with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, whether the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether the time saving flag is OFF) Determine (S1301).

If it is a non-time saving state (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), refer 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 state 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 design is "losing design B" (S1306). "Losing pattern B" is a special losing pattern that shifts to the time saving state B (104 times of time saving times) according to the lapse of the stop time of the special pattern (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 to be the variation pattern P13. However, the losing pattern B is a pattern that can only be won in the lottery of the special figure 2, and the lottery of the special figure 2 is basically not performed in the non-time saving state, so as long as you are playing correctly, this fluctuation pattern is never selected.

Also, in step S1306, if it is not "losing symbol B" (NO in S1306), it is determined whether or not the type of the losing symbol is "losing symbol C" (S1308). "Losing pattern C" is a special losing pattern that shifts to the time saving state B (604 times of time saving times) according to the lapse of the stop time of the special pattern (see FIG. 9). If the type of the lost pattern is "losing pattern C" (YES in S1308), refer to the table for the losing pattern C during the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the losing pattern 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 P14. However, the losing pattern C is a pattern that can only be won in the lottery of the special figure 2, and the lottery of the special figure 2 is basically not performed in the non-time saving state, so as long as you are playing correctly, this fluctuation pattern is never selected.

Also, in step S1308, if it is not "losing pattern C" (NO in S1308), it is a normal losing (losing pattern A, see FIG. 9), and subsequently the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random number 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 pending by making it possible to select more 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 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).

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

Also in step S1301, if it is determined that the gaming state is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is determined that it is a time-saving state, as shown in FIG. '' (YES in S1313), a variation pattern is selected according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state A shown in FIG. 12 (A) (S1314). Also, if the type of time saving state is "time saving state B" (NO in S1313), a variation pattern is selected according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state B shown in FIG. 12 (B) (S1315). In this embodiment, the type of time saving state is determined by referring to the value of the game state flag, which will be described later (see the table in FIG. 26-1).

In the selection of the variation pattern in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table corresponding to each time saving state (see FIG. 12 (A) ~ (B)) Other than that, in the same flow as the non-time saving state process. In addition, in the time saving state A, the special drawing 2 lottery is mainly performed. And even if the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a big hit, a small hit, or a losing pattern B (one of the special losing), a losing pattern C (one of the special losing) 1), as shown in FIG. 12A, a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds (one of P31 to P34 corresponding to the lottery result) is selected. This is because when the special figure 2 changes in the time saving state A, the reach production "battle reach" is always executed. In addition, if the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a jackpot or a small hit, the battle reach of the victory mode (success mode) (battle reach that branches to the victory production (success production)) is performed, and the lottery result of the special figure 2 is If it is a special loss (loss symbol B or loss symbol C), a defeat mode (failure mode) battle reach (battle reach branching to a defeat effect (failure effect)) is performed.

By the way, in the present embodiment, even if the lost symbol B or the failed symbol C is stopped and displayed, if the later-described time saving flag is ON, the time saving state B is not caused. Therefore, in the time saving state A, it is only the final variation that the losing pattern B and the losing pattern C become the control trigger for the time saving state B (this point will be described in detail later), and the losing pattern B and the losing pattern other than the final variation The symbol C substantially functions as a normal loss.

Then, when the time saving state A is completed and transitioned to the time saving state B, first, a variation based on the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is performed. Whether the result of the lottery based on the remaining reservation of this special figure 2 is a big hit, a small hit, or a losing pattern B (one of the special losing), a losing pattern C (special losing 12), as shown in FIG. 12B, a variation pattern with a variation time of 50 seconds (one of P51 to P54 corresponding to the lottery result) is selected. This is to always execute the reach effect "battle reach" even when the special figure 2 in the time saving state B fluctuates. In other words, in this form, whether you can win a jackpot (1 type jackpot or 2 types jackpot) based on the special figure 2 reservations (up to 4 pieces) remaining when the time saving state A ends, than during the time saving state A I try to show it by a long battle reach.

In addition, if the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a big hit or a small hit, the battle reach of the victory mode (success mode) is performed, and the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a special loss (losing pattern B or losing pattern C). For example, a defeat mode (failure mode) battle reach is performed. Incidentally, in the time-saving state B, the game is played by hitting left. Therefore, the stop time when winning a small prize is set as long as 20000 ms. This is because during this period, a right-handed shot is notified to encourage the player to pass through the V.

In addition, in the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12 (A)) in the time saving state A according to special figure 1, the function of shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of retained balls "2" It works when ~ "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.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 22, the selected variation pattern is set (S1320), and this process is finished. 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. 24, 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 and FIG. 12) has elapsed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this processing ends 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. 25, in the special symbol confirmation process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (see FIGS. 11 and 12) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process is terminated immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special action status is set to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, it proceeds to step S1607-1, but if it is ON, it turns off the time saving flag (S1606) and step S1607. Go to -1. 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.

In step S1607-1, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the value of the ceiling counter to zero. Although it will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is triggered by the special figure fluctuation (variation display of special symbols) of a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game, without going through the jackpot game, from the non-time saving state. Control to the time saving state A. This predetermined number of times is called the ceiling number of times, and is set to 610 times in this embodiment. The number of executions of the special figure fluctuation after the jackpot game reaches the ceiling number of times is called ceiling arrival. The ceiling counter is set to "610" at the timing of the end of the jackpot game, and is decremented by 1 each time a special figure variation is performed. Step S1607-1 is processing for clearing the value of the ceiling counter to 0 at the start of the jackpot game.

Following step S1607-1, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the hitting instruction lamp 45 to the right-handed notification mode, that is, lights it up (S1607-2). This indicates to the player that he should hit to the right. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the state notification lamp 46 to turn off, that is, if either the right side state notification lamp 46a or the left side state notification lamp 46b is lit, it is turned off because it is no longer in the time saving state. (S1607-3). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) to start the jackpot game (S1607-4), and starts the jackpot game opening (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. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 to the right hitting notification mode, that is, lights it up (S1612-1). This indicates to the player that he should hit to the right. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a small winning opening command (see FIG. 8) in order to start the small winning game (S1612-2), and starts the opening of the small winning game (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. 26-1, in the game state management processing (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701). For example, the value of the time-saving counter that counts the number of times of special figure fluctuation (variation display of special symbols) executed during the time-saving state is decremented by 1 (S1702), and whether the value of the time-saving counter is "0" is determined (S1703). Then, if it is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1707, and if it is "0", the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1704), the game state flag update process (S1705) is performed, and the hitting instruction lamp 45 is hit to the left. Control to the notification mode, that is, turn off (S1706-1). By controlling the hitting instruction lamp 45 to the left-handed informing mode (extinguishing mode), the player is instructed to hit left-handed. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the state notification lamp 46 to turn off, that is, if either the right side state notification lamp 46a or the left side state notification lamp 46b is lit, it is turned off because it is no longer in the time saving state. (S1706-2). After that, the process proceeds to step S1707.

Here, in the game state flag update process of step S1705, 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. 26-1, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" if it is a non-time-saving state, and is set to "2" if it is a time-saving state A (ordinary time-saving state), It is set to "3" if it is time saving state B (slight time saving state). In this game state flag update process (S1705), since the time saving flag has just been turned OFF, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "1" corresponding to the non-time saving state.

In step S1707, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an emergency process, which will be described later. The sudden process (S1707) is a process related to control to the time saving state based on the special loss (loss pattern B, loss pattern C). Following step S1707, the game control microcomputer 81 performs ceiling processing (S1720), which will be described later. Ceiling processing (S1720) is processing related to control to the time saving state based on reaching the ceiling. Following step S1720, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command including the information of the game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1730). By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information.

[Sudden Processing] As shown in FIG. 26-2, in the sudden processing (S1707), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the time saving flag is OFF (S1710). If the time-saving flag is not OFF, this process is finished, but if the time-saving flag is OFF, subsequently, whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the "loss symbol B" or the "loss symbol C". is determined (S1711). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a special loss. Then, if it is not a special loss (loss pattern B or loss pattern C), this process is finished, but if it is a special loss, the time saving flag is turned ON (S1712), and the time saving number of times according to the type of loss pattern (Fig. 9 See) is set to the time saving counter (S1713). Then, the game state flag update process (S1714) is performed, and the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left-handed notification mode (extinguishing mode) (S1715). By controlling the hitting instruction lamp 45 to the left-handed informing mode (extinguishing mode), the player is instructed to hit left-handed. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the state notification lamp 46 to the second lighting mode, that is, turns off the right side state notification lamp 46a and turns on the left side state notification lamp 46b (S1716). By controlling the state notification lamp 46 to the second lighting mode, it is indicated to the player that it is in the time saving state B (slight time saving state).

In the game state flag update process of step S1714, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "3" corresponding to the time saving state B because the time saving flag has been turned ON based on the special loss. Thereby, it is controlled to the time saving state B. It should be noted that the time-saving state is terminated by the establishment of either end condition that the special figure variation of a predetermined upper limit execution number (time-saving number of times) is performed, or that the next jackpot game is executed. 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 the present embodiment, it is limited to be controlled to the time saving state based on the special loss, when it is a non-time saving state (when YES in step S1710). Here, in this embodiment, in the gaming state management process (S1602), the process (steps S1701 to S1706-2 shown in FIG. 26-1) is performed on whether to end the time saving state first, and then, based on the special loss The processing (steps S1710 to S1716) regarding whether to control to the time saving state is performed. Therefore, for example, in the variation of the special figure 2, which is the final variation of the time saving state A, when the special losing pattern (losing pattern B or losing pattern C) is stopped and displayed, time saving in the processing of steps S1701 to S1706-2 It will be transferred from the state A to the non-time-saving state, and will be transferred from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state B in the processing of steps S1710 to S1716. That is, in the present embodiment, when the time saving state A with the number of time saving times of 1 time or 6 times ends, the number of time saving times is 104 times or 604 times after that, it shifts to the time saving state B. In addition, the processing of steps S1710 to S1716 (that is, emergency processing (S1707)) is configured to be performed prior to the processing of steps S1701 to S1706-2, so even if a special loss is pulled in the final variation of the time saving state It is good also as composition which is not controlled by a new time-saving state. In the case of such a configuration, based on pulling a special loss in the first special figure fluctuation returned from the time saving state A to the non-working time saving state, it is controlled to the time saving state B according to the end of the special figure fluctuation The Rukoto.

[Ceiling Processing] As shown in FIG. 26-3, in the ceiling processing (S1720), first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is greater than 0 (S1721). If the result of this determination is NO, this process is terminated immediately. (S1723).

If the value of the ceiling counter is not 0 (NO in S1723), this process is immediately terminated. While doing (S1724), the number of times of working hours corresponding to reaching the ceiling (6 times in this embodiment) is set to the working hours counter (S1725). Then, the game state flag update process (S1726) is performed, and the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the right hitting notification mode (lighting mode) (S1727). By controlling the hitting instruction lamp 45 to the right-handed informing mode (lighting mode), the player is instructed to hit to the right. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the state notification lamp 46 to the first lighting mode, that is, turns on the right side state notification lamp 46a and turns off the left side state notification lamp 46b (S1728). By controlling the state notification lamp 46 to the first lighting mode, the player is shown to be in the time saving state A (normal time saving state).

In the game state flag update process of step S1726, since the time saving flag has been turned ON based on reaching the ceiling, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the time saving state A. Thereby, the number of times of time saving is controlled to the time saving state A of 6 times.

[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. 27, 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 has won.

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 ends.

On the other hand, if the specified winning number has been reached (YES in S2005) or if the opening time of the first big winning port 30 has passed (YES in S2006), one of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If it is satisfied, the first big prize winning opening 30 is closed (blocked) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening open counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening open counter is "0" (S2009). If 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. 28, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, the winning design (big winning design or small winning design) that triggered the execution of this big winning game is controlled to the time saving state. It is determined whether or not it is a trigger pattern (see FIG. 8) (S2101). If the result of this determination is YES, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2102), and the number of time saving times (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the type of winning pattern and the gaming state at the time of winning is set in the time saving counter (S2103-1). . Then, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode) (S2103-2), and the state notification lamp 46 is controlled to the first lighting mode (only the right side state notification lamp 46a is lit). (S2103-3), proceed to step S2104. By controlling the hitting instruction lamp 45 to the right-handed informing mode (lighting mode), the player is shown that the player should hit to the right, and the state informing lamp 46 is controlled in the first lighting mode. , the player is shown to be in the time saving state A (normal time saving state). On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2101 is NO, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left-handed information mode (extinguishing mode) (S2103-4), and the state reporting lamp 46 is turned off (right-hand state). (S2103-5), and the process proceeds to step S2104. By controlling the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 to the left-handed informing mode (extinguishing mode), the player is shown that the player should hit left-handed. The player is shown that he is not in a time-saving state.

In addition, in this form, the game state after this jackpot game becomes time saving state A by performing steps S2102 and S2103-1. The time-saving state A is terminated by establishment of either end condition that the special figure variation of a predetermined upper limit number of executions (time-saving number of times) is performed, or that the next jackpot game is executed.

In 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 turned ON at the end of the jackpot game, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the time saving state A. , If the time saving flag is not turned ON, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "1" corresponding to the non-time saving state (see the table in FIG. 26-1).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state designation command including the information of the game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2105). It should be noted that the gaming state designation command also includes information on the set number of time reductions. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the ceiling counter to "610" (S2106). Then, this processing ends.

[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. 29 and 30, 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 closing the small winning game will be described later. On the other hand, if the time of the interval after closing has passed (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2311), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during execution of the small winning game, and is a flag that is turned ON in step S2603 (see FIG. 32) 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). Then, whether or not the time saving state A (that is, whether or not the value of the game state flag is the value "2" corresponding to the time saving state A) is determined (S2316-1), and if the time saving state A, immediately Although this process is finished, if it is not time-saving state A (NO in S2316-1), the hitting instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left-handed information mode (extinguishing mode) (S2316-2), and this process is finished. By controlling the hitting instruction lamp 45 to the left-handed informing mode (extinguishing mode), the player is instructed to hit left-handed.

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 value of the ceiling counter is cleared to 0 (S2322-1). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the state notification lamp 46 to turn off, that is, if either the right side state notification lamp 46a or the left side state notification lamp 46b is lit, it is turned off because it is no longer in the time saving state. (S2322-2). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) (S2322-3) and starts jackpot opening (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. 15). 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. 25), 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. 37(c), first, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state (the state shown by the dashed line in FIG. 2) over 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small winning game. This is called a pre-release interval. Subsequently, the passage is allowed to pass for 4600 ms (the state indicated by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 2). This is called V release. Next, it is controlled to the pass blocking state for 3000 ms. 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. 37(d), the V effective period is from the start of opening of the specific area 39 (at the time when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the 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 valid 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. 37(c))) has passed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 has not ended, the processing is finished as it is. 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. 37, 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 is an opening pattern shown in FIG. In addition, FIG. 37(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. 37(b) is an opening pattern selected when a small hit is won in the special figure 2 lottery. That is, it is an open pattern that is selected when "special figure 2_small winning pattern a" or "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. It includes an after-closure interval during which the second big winning port 35 is closed.

When the second large prize winning port 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member When the V of 71 is opened, the distribution member 71 is in the passage permitting state (see FIGS. 37(b) and 37(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. In other words, in this form, the small hits substantially function as big hits. In this specification, the small hit based on the lottery of special figure 2 may be referred to as special 2V passing small hit.

Further, 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. 32, 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 above-described distribution member control process (FIG. 31). Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 37(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. 33 to 36. 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. 33 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (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, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In command transmission processing (S4004), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. FIG. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 7a (display section) according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 100, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 (executes various sound effects using sound), and controls the lamp. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are caused to emit light via the substrate 107 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the board movable body 15 is operated (executing various movable body effects by movement). do. In this way, various productions (variation production, suspension production, movable body production, operation production, pre-reading production, other advance notice production, opening production accompanying special game, open game production, ending production, customer waiting production, production mode control, etc.) is realized.

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

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt 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 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 34, 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 a 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 process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 35, received command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), and effect data creation process (S4204), which will be described later, are performed. Sequentially.

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 effect timer update processing, the timer for measuring the time for each effect 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.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] Next, the received command analysis processing (S4201) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the received command analysis process (S4201), first, as shown in FIG. 36, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the start winning command is received from the main control board 80 (S4401). Effect determination processing (S4402) is performed. In the look-ahead effect determination process (S4402), the start winning command is analyzed, and based on the analysis results, the lottery of the look-ahead effect such as the so-called pending change notice or continuous notice is performed, and the look-ahead effect start command according to the lottery result is set in the output buffer of RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the game state designation command is received (S4403). ) in order. In production mode update processing (S4404-1), the game state designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the production mode is selected, and the production mode setting command for setting the production mode according to the selection. is set in the output buffer of RAM 94.

Here, as shown in the table (upper table of the two tables) in FIG. is in the "non-time-saving state", the normal production mode is set. Moreover, the microcomputer 91 for production|presentation control sets to challenge production|presentation mode, when the game state which a game state designation|designated command shows is "time saving state A" of 1 times of time saving. Moreover, the microcomputer 91 for production|presentation control sets to RUSH production|presentation mode, when the game state which a game state designation|designated command shows is "time saving state A" of 6 times of time saving times. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 91 sets the game state indicated by the game state designation command to the CHANCE performance mode when the game state indicated by the game state designation command is the "time saving state B" and the number of the special figure 2 reservations becomes "0". . In addition, it is assumed that the production control microcomputer 91 counts the number of the special figure 1 suspension and the number of the special figure 2 suspension based on the reception of the start winning command and the reception of the variation start command. Each production mode will be specifically described later.

In addition, in the hitting method notification effect processing (S4404-2), as shown in the table (the lower table of the two tables) in FIG. A hitting method informing effect command for performing a right-hand hitting informing effect (an effect of displaying a right-hand hitting informing image RI, which will be described later, on the display screen 7a) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 . The right-handed informing effect is always performed while the time-saving state A is present. Also, if it is time to shift to the time-saving state B (that is, when changing from the time-saving state A to the time-saving state B), a left-handed notification effect (left-handed return described later) that notifies that the game should be played by returning to the left hand A hitting method notification effect command for performing the effect of displaying the image LI on the display screen 7a is set in the output buffer of the RAM94. In addition, when returning to the non-time-saving state (that is, when changing from the time-saving state A to the non-time-saving state), the hitting method notification effect command for performing the left-handed notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM94. It should be noted that the left-hand shot notification effect includes the display of a character image of "Please return to left-hand shot!" (see FIG. 49(B)), and is performed for 30 seconds.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs a variation effect start process (S4406). In the fluctuation production start process (S4406), the fluctuation start command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the fluctuation production is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a variable performance start command for starting the variable performance in the selected variable performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM94. The effect contents of the variable effect will be specifically described later.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, performs fluctuation production end processing (S4408). In the fluctuation production end processing (S4408), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation production end command for definitely stop-displaying the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 94. set. It should be noted that, in the non-time-saving state or time-saving state B, if the variation stop command related to the special figure 2 small hit variation (fluctuation based on the small hit winning) is received, during the special figure 2 stop time, the second by hitting to the right The RAM 94 also outputs a command for executing a second big winning hole hitting notification effect for notifying that the second big winning hole 35 should be won, and a right hitting notification effect for displaying a right hitting notification image RI, which will be described later. set in the buffer.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command is received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4410). In the opening effect selection process (S4410), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the special game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting the opening performance with the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM94. When a jackpot game is executed, a hitting-to-right notification effect for displaying a hitting-to-right notification image RI, which will be described later, is executed from the start of the opening effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the V passing command is received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if received, performs the V passing notification effect start process (S4414). In the V passage notification effect start process (S4414), a V passage notification effect start command for starting the V passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM94. The V passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player of the V passage (passing through the specific area 39). In this embodiment, a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image representing the character "V") is displayed on the display screen 7a. The display of the character image of "V" as the V passage notification effect also has a meaning as a notification of the winning of the jackpot in the pachinko game machine 1 which executes the two-type jackpot game based on the passage to the specific area 39.例文帳に追加Note that the V-passing notification effect may be performed in other forms, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67 .

Subsequently, as other processing (S4415), processing based on the received command other than the above commands is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

7. Flow of game in this embodiment Next, the flow of progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 38, first, in the non-time-saving state (normal game state), the game proceeds with left-handed hitting, aiming at the jackpot election based on the special figure 1 lottery. In the non-time saving state, it is usually controlled to the production mode.

If a jackpot is won in the lottery of special figure 1, if the type of the jackpot pattern is "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A", after the 4R jackpot game, the number of times of time saving is 1 time. See Figure 8). Further, if the type of the jackpot pattern is "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B", after the 4R jackpot game, the number of times of the time saving shifts to the time saving state A of 6 times (see FIG. 8).

In the time-saving state A, the game is played by hitting to the right, aiming for a big win based on the lottery of the special figure 2 (mainly, a big win based on passing through the specific area 39 from the small win). If the number of times of saving time is set to 1 time, the total number of times of saving time "1" and the upper limit memory number "4" of special 2 hold (that is, 5 times), You can receive the lottery of special 2. It becomes possible. That is, the time saving state A is reached, and after the first special figure 2 lottery and the special figure 2 variable display are started by generating the winning prize to the second start port 21, during the special figure 2 variable display By accumulating four special figure 2 reservations, even after the time saving state A ends, the lottery of the special figure 2 based on the special figure 2 reservation can be received up to four times. In addition, when the number of times of time saving shifts to one time of time saving state A, it is controlled to challenge production mode. The challenge production mode continues until the remaining reservation of the special figure 2 disappears even after the time saving state A ends.

Also, if the number of times of time saving is set to 6 times, the total number of times of saving time "6" and the upper limit memory number of special figure 2 reservation "4" (that is, 10 times), receive the lottery of special figure 2 becomes possible. In addition, when the number of times of time saving shifts to six times of time saving state A, it is controlled to RUSH production mode. The RUSH production mode continues until the remaining reservation of the special figure 2 disappears even after the time saving state A ends.

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 time saving shifts to the time saving state A of 6 times than when the number of times of time saving shifts to the time saving state A of 1 time (so-called consecutive house) ). 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 37). Therefore, it can be said that the substantial jackpot winning probability in the lottery of special figure 2 is about 1/7. In this way, the variation of the special figure 2 is substantially easier to win the big hit than the variation of the special figure 1, so the variation of the special figure 2 is called "chance variation".

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 a", after the real 10R jackpot game, the number of times of shortening It shifts to the time saving state A six times (see FIG. 8). When a small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, it is distributed to the small hit pattern a at a rate of 90%. In addition, if the type of the small winning pattern is "special figure 2_small winning pattern b" (distribution rate 10%), after the substantial 10R big winning game, the number of times of time saving shifts to time saving state A with 100 times. Also, in the special figure 2 lottery, if you win the direct hit jackpot (if you win the "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C"), after the 10R jackpot game, the number of times of time reduction is 6 times. do.

Here, the time-saving state A in which the number of times of time-saving is 100 is a state in which the next jackpot is substantially determined. 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. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state A in which the number of times of time saving is 100 times is a time saving state advantageous to the player as compared with the time saving state A in which the number of times of time saving is 1 time or 6 times. In addition, it can be said that the win in which the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times is more advantageous to the player than the wins in which the number of times of time saving is set to 1 time or 6 times.

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

Here, in this embodiment, the lottery result of the special figure 2 is selected from a big hit, a small hit, and a special loss (losing pattern B, losing pattern C) (see FIGS. 7 (A) to (D) and FIG. 9) ). In other words, it is not determined that it is usually lost in the lottery of special figure 2. Therefore, as long as the game is correctly played, when the time saving state A ends without winning a small win or a big win, the final variation of the time saving state A always draws a special loss. Therefore, as described above, following the time saving state A, it is controlled to the time saving state B based on the special loss (see FIGS. 26-1 and 26-2). Therefore, in this form, the variation based on the remaining hold of special figure 2 will be made in the time saving state B all four times.

In addition, although the time saving state B is a setting that makes it easier to win the electric chew 22 than the non-working time saving state, winning the electric chew 22 does not occur frequently due to hitting to the right as in the time saving state A. This is a game state in which the game is advanced by hitting. Therefore, when shifting from the time saving state A to the time saving state B, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 from the right hitting information mode (lighting mode) to the left hitting information mode (extinguishing mode) to control the effect. The microcomputer 91 hides the right-handed notification image RI, and displays the left-handed recovery image LI (left-handed display including a character image of "Return to left-handed!") on the display screen 7a (Fig. 49). In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the status notification lamp 46 from the first lighting mode (the mode in which the right side status notification lamp 46a is lit) shown in FIG. The lighting mode is changed to the lighting mode (the mode in which the left side status notification lamp 46b is lit).

When "special figure 2_loss pattern B" is drawn in the final variation of time saving state A (distribution rate 99%), when the stop time of the special pattern elapses, the number of time saving times is 104 times It moves to time saving state B. (See Figure 9). On the other hand, when "special figure 2_loss pattern C" is drawn (distribution rate 1%), when the stop time of the special pattern elapses, the number of times of time saving shifts to time saving state B with 604 times (see FIG. 9) . Even if it is set to any number of times of time saving, in time saving state B, first, variation based on the remaining hold of special figure 2 is made four times. Then, when neither the small hit nor the big hit can be drawn with the remaining reservation of the special figure 2, in the time saving state B, it becomes a game aiming at the big hit based on the lottery of the special figure 1. - 特許庁In addition, when the remaining reservation of the special figure 2 is lost in the time saving state B, the production mode is changed to the CHANCE production mode.

While in the time saving state B, if you win a jackpot in the special drawing 1 lottery, even if the type of the jackpot pattern is "special drawing 1_jacking pattern A", it will be "special drawing 1_jacking pattern B". Even if there is, after the 4R big hit game, the number of times of time saving shifts to time saving state A (RUSH production mode) of 6 times (see FIG. 8). In other words, if a jackpot is won during the time saving state B, the number of times of time saving always shifts to the time saving state A (RUSH performance mode) six times. When shifting to the RUSH production mode, it is possible to receive the chance variation ten times. For this reason, the time-saving state B is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player compared to the non-time-saving state in which the time-saving state A (challenge production mode) may be shifted to one time-saving state even if the jackpot is won. I can say In addition, when shifting to the challenge production mode, the chance variation can be received only five times.

In this way, in this form, even if the jackpot (2 types of jackpots, 1 type of jackpot) cannot be drawn between being controlled to the time saving state A and all the remaining reservations of the special figure 2 are digested, in the time saving state B You can aim for a big hit based on the special drawing 1 lottery in a situation that is more advantageous than the non-time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think to continue the game even after the remaining reservation of the special figure 2 is consumed, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a high operating rate.

When it is controlled to the time saving state B with the number of time saving times of 104 times, after the variation based on the remaining hold of the special figure 2 ends 4 times, the CHANCE production mode is continued until the variation of the special figure 1 ends 100 times. be. That is, the CHANCE production mode continues until the special figure variation is executed 100 times. In the CHANCE performance mode, when the jackpot is not won based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the time saving state B is ended and the non-time saving state is controlled. In the non-time-saving state, it is usually controlled to the production mode. Then, in a non-time-saving state (normal production mode), a big hit is aimed based on the lottery of special figure 1. In addition, since the non-time-saving state is a game state in which the game progresses with left-handed hitting, as in the time-saving state B, when changing from the time-saving state B to the non-time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 has a hitting method instruction lamp. 45 remains in the left-handed notification mode (extinguishing mode). In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the state notification lamp 46 from the second lighting mode indicating that it is the time saving state B to the light-off mode indicating that it is not the time saving state.

Here, in this form, when the special figure fluctuation is performed 610 times after the jackpot game, it reaches the ceiling, and the number of times of time saving shifts to time saving state A (RUSH production mode) of 6 times. This makes it possible to receive 10 chance variations. By shifting to the time-saving state A based on reaching the ceiling in this way, it is possible to prevent a game that is not advantageous to the player from continuing for a number of fluctuations after the end of the previous big winning game.

Also, following the time-saving state A, when it is controlled to the time-saving state B with the number of time-saving times of 604 times, after the fluctuation based on the remaining hold of the special figure 2 ends 4 times, the fluctuation of the special figure 1 ends 600 times The CHANCE effect mode is continued until it does. In this case, even if the jackpot is not won based on the lottery of special figure 1 in the CHANCE production mode, the ceiling is reached immediately after the end of the time saving state B (the game state after the previous jackpot game is a time saving game When the number of times is 6 times in the time saving state A). Alternatively, after the number changes from the end of the time saving state B, it reaches the ceiling (when the game state after the previous jackpot game is the time saving state A with one time saving time). Then, based on reaching the ceiling, the number of times of time saving shifts to time saving state A (RUSH production mode) of 6 times.

Thus, in this embodiment, the time saving state B may lead to the time saving state A based on reaching the ceiling. As a result, as compared with the configuration in which the number of times of time saving in the time saving state B is only one type, the amusement of the game is improved. In addition, when shifting to the time saving state A based on reaching the ceiling, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 from the left hitting notification mode (extinguishing mode) to the right hitting notification mode (lighting mode). The control microcomputer 91 displays the right hitting notification image RI. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the state notification lamp 46 to the first lighting mode indicating the time saving state A.

8. Effect example in this form 8-1. Effect Mode Next, an example of effect in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 49. FIG. First, the presentation mode will be explained. The production mode is a mode of production using the image display device 7, the speaker 67, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the like. The background images and the like are different, and the variable production using the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R is also executed in a manner corresponding to the production mode.

The production modes of this embodiment include a normal production mode in which a daytime background image G10 shown in FIG. 39A is displayed, a challenge production mode in which a normal nighttime background image G11 shown in FIG. 39B is displayed, A RUSH effect mode in which a special night background image G12 (a background image in which a normal night background image and an image of stars are combined) shown in FIG. 39(C) is displayed, and a daytime background shown in FIG. 39(D) The image G10 includes a CHANCE effect mode in which an image added with a band image G2 (telop image G2) of "If you win, rush into RUSH!" is displayed.

The normal production mode (FIG. 39(A)) is a production mode that is set in the non-time-saving state (normal game 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.

Challenge production mode (Fig. 39 (B)) is a production mode that is set when the number of times of time reduction is controlled to one time reduction state A, and even after the end of time reduction state A, there is no remaining reservation of special figure 2 continues until In the time-saving state A, the game is progressed with the aim of winning a prize to the second starting port 21 by striking to the right. Therefore, when the challenge production mode is controlled, the production control microcomputer 91 should perform the game by striking to the right. A right-handed informing image RI for informing that effect is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 7a. The display of the hitting-to-the-right notification image RI is one of the hitting-to-the-right notification effects. When the time-saving state A ends, the right-handed notification image RI becomes non-display. In addition, in the challenge effect 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.

RUSH production mode (Fig. 39 (C)) is a production mode that is set when the number of times of time saving is controlled to the time saving state A of 6 times, and even after the time saving state A ends, there is no remaining hold of the special figure 2. continues until Even in the RUSH effect mode, the right-hand shot notification image RI and the remaining number of shots display ZI are displayed on the display screen 7a. When the time-saving state A ends, the right-handed notification image RI becomes non-display.

In addition, although illustration is abbreviate|omitted about the case where the number of times of time saving is controlled to the time saving state A of 100 times, also in this case, it shall be controlled by RUSH production mode. However, the display mode of the remaining number of times display ZI in this case is not the normal mode of displaying the numerical value indicating the remaining number of times of time saving as shown in FIG. Even if the special figure variation is executed, it is suggested that the next jackpot is substantially determined by not changing the special mode.

CHANCE production mode (FIG. 39 (D)) is production mode that is set when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "0" in time saving state B. In this form, in the time-saving state B, when a big hit is won based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the game always shifts to the RUSH performance mode (time-saving state A with six time-saving times). In this sense, the time saving state B can be said to be a chance for the player rather than the non-working time saving state. Therefore, in the CHANCE effect mode, the background image is the daytime background image G10 that is common to the normal effect mode, but the band image G2 (specific display) including the character image "If you win, rush into RUSH!" is displayed on the display screen 7a. along the bottom edge of the By displaying this band image G2, it is possible for the player to recognize the role of the time saving state B (CHANCE production mode).

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 40A, 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 symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are variably displayed while 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 regard, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 function as patterns that supplement the roles of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R.

In FIG. 40(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the middle 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. 40 to 43, etc., the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are illustrated in a simple design, but in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, according to the production mode, FIGS. etc. shall be used 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. 40(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, the variable display of the special pattern is not performed, and the variable display of the special pattern is waited from the state shown in FIG. 40(B). , 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" (fluctuation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from the symbol 8R, as shown in FIG. 40(D), the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a failure. 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, 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. 40 (C-2) , the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance is performed according to the fluctuation pattern. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R can be changed as appropriate.

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

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 41(A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. , 8C and 8R stop displaying. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, 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. 41 (C-2), it suggests a jackpot. Stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called second (an example of a predetermined stop mode)). 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. 42(B), an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character A battle) 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. 42 (C 1), the display screen 7a displays a success effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which an ally character wins the battle and stands tall, a victory effect), and the effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R stops and displays in a stop mode (so-called parallel order) that suggests 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. 42 (C-2), loss (for example, a display in which the enemy character A wins the battle and stands tall, a defeat effect) is performed, and the effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R stop mode suggesting a failure (so-called loose eyes). Stop with . 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. 42 shall be performed as SP reach based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in non-time saving state or time saving state B. FIG.

8-2-5. Battle reach The pachinko game machine 1 can perform battle reach based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state A and the time saving state B. Battle reach is a kind of SP reach, but it is not performed through N reach, but is a reach effect performed at the start of fluctuation. In this form, in the lottery of the special figure 2, the small winning probability is about 1/7, so in the fluctuation indicating the lottery result of the special figure 2, the battle reach is always performed to stimulate the player's desire to win. I am planning to Battle reach, like SP reach, functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In battle reach, a battle reach effect image G115 in which an enemy character (enemy character B) different from the above-described enemy character A battles with an ally character is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 43(A)). . Then, when the final phase of the battle reach is reached, if the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is the variation pattern based on the winning of the big win or the small win (P31, P32, P51, P52, see FIG. 12), the figure As shown in 43(B-1), the display screen 7a performs a success effect suggesting a win (a display in which the ally character wins the battle and stands tall, a victory effect), and the effect patterns 8L, 8C and 8R stop and display in a stop mode (so-called parallel order) suggesting a 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, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is the variation pattern based on the special loss (P33, P34, P53, P54, see FIG. 12), as shown in FIG. 43 (B-2), the display screen At 7a, a failure effect suggesting a failure (a display in which the enemy character B wins the battle and stands tall, a defeat effect) is performed, and the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are in a stop mode suggesting a failure (so-called ) to stop display. At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once. The stopping mode of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 in the case of a special loss is a special pattern of "1, 3, 5". That is, in this embodiment, in the case of a special loss, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that is not stopped in the case of a normal loss. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed as special symbols, suggesting to the player that it is a special loss. In the final variation of the time saving state A, when the effect image with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 shown in FIG. Then, when all the fluctuations based on the remaining hold of the special figure 2 are completed without hitting the big hit in the time saving state B, the CHANCE production mode is set.

8-3. Production mode corresponding to the time saving state B and production mode corresponding to the non-time saving state Next, CHANCE production mode (an example of the second production mode) which is the production mode corresponding to the time saving state B and corresponding to the non-time saving state The normal effect mode (an example of the first effect mode), which is the effect mode, will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 44A and 45A, in the CHANCE effect mode, a daytime background image G10 is displayed on the display screen 7a. Also, in the CHANCE effect mode, a band image G2 including a text image of "If you win, rush into RUSH!" is displayed at the lower end of the display screen 7a. The band image G2 is an image explaining the role of the CHANCE effect mode. Therefore, the display of the band image G2 is also called a mode explanation display.

In the CHANCE effect mode, a display (CHANCE remaining number display G3) indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the CHANCE effect mode ends is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 7a. CHANCE remaining number display G3 (an example of the second display) is in the form of "n chances remaining", such as "chance remaining 38 times", by a countdown method, remaining until the CHANCE production mode ends. It shows the number of fluctuations, and the value of n is updated according to the start of the special figure fluctuation. The CHANCE remaining number display G3 may be of a count-up type instead of a count-down type, as long as it can indicate the remaining number of changes until the CHANCE effect mode ends. The CHANCE remaining number display G3 can stimulate the player's willingness to win a big win during the CHANCE performance mode, thereby improving the game interest.

On the other hand, in the normal effect mode, as shown in FIGS. 44A and 45B, the daytime background image G10 (the background image common to the CHANCE effect mode) is displayed on the display screen 7a. However, the band image G2 displayed in the CHANCE effect mode is not displayed. In addition, the CHANCE remaining number display G3 is not displayed. In normal production mode, instead of these additional displays, display showing the remaining number of fluctuations until reaching the ceiling (remaining number of times reaching the ceiling G4), and after normal production mode (after non-time saving state) A display (accumulated variation number display G5) showing the cumulative value of the execution number of special figure variations is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a.

The remaining number of times to reach the ceiling G4 (an example of the first display) indicates the number of remaining fluctuations until reaching the ceiling in the form of "x times to RUSH", such as "487 times to RUSH", by a countdown method. , and the value of x is updated according to the start of the special figure variation. In this form, depending on reaching the ceiling, the normal production mode (non-time saving state) shifts to the RUSH production mode (time saving state A with 6 time saving times). That is, in the present embodiment, reaching the ceiling means shifting to the RUSH production mode. Therefore, it can be said that displaying "x times until RUSH" indicates the remaining number of fluctuations until reaching the ceiling. Note that the display G4 of remaining number of times reaching the ceiling need not be of a countdown type, but may be of a count-up type, for example, as long as it can indicate the number of fluctuations remaining until reaching the ceiling. It is possible to prompt the player to continue the game until reaching the ceiling by the display G4 of the remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling.

In addition, the cumulative fluctuation number display G5 (third display) is, for example, in the form of "rotation number a times", such as "rotation number 13 times", by the count-up method, in the normal production mode (non-time saving state) It shows cumulatively the number of executed special figure fluctuations, and the value of a is updated according to the start of special figure fluctuations. In the present embodiment, the cumulative change count display G5 is displayed only in the normal effect mode. The cumulative fluctuation count display G5 is displayed below the ceiling reaching remaining count display G4 in the upper right portion of the display screen 7a. By displaying the cumulative variation count display G5 on the display screen 7a, the player can easily confirm the cumulative variation count.

In this form, it is controlled to the time saving state B 104 times, and when the time saving state B ends without winning a jackpot, it shifts to a non-time saving state (see FIG. 38). At this time, the production control microcomputer 91 terminates the CHANCE production mode by the final fluctuation of the time saving state B, and shifts to the normal production mode from the first fluctuation of the non-time saving state. In response to this switching of the effect mode setting, the band image G2 and the CHANCE remaining number display G3 shown in FIG. 45A are hidden on the display screen 7a, and the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 shown in FIG. and the cumulative change count display G5 are displayed. The display position of the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 in the normal effect mode is the same as the display position of the CHANCE remaining number display G3 in the CHANCE effect mode. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the meaning of each display in each effect mode.

Here, even in the CHANCE production mode (time saving state B), the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 and the cumulative fluctuation number display G5 (in this case, the cumulative value of the special figure fluctuation from the start of the CHANCE production mode) are displayed. A configuration is also conceivable. However, if the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 and the cumulative fluctuation number display G5 are displayed while the CHANCE remaining number display G3 is displayed, the number of displays relating to the number of fluctuations becomes too large, and the player cannot see all the displays. It may be difficult to correctly grasp the meaning of Therefore, in this embodiment, in the CHANCE effect mode, only the CHANCE remaining number display G3, which is a particularly important display, is displayed, and the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 and the cumulative variation number display G5 are not displayed. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize the significance of each count display.

Further, in this embodiment, the display modes of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are different between the CHANCE production mode and the normal production mode. In this form, each of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is composed of numeral patterns from 1 to 9 in both the CHANCE production mode and the normal production mode. However, as shown in FIG. 44(A), in the normal production mode, only the number patterns 3, 5 and 7 out of the number patterns 1 to 9 are displayed in an advantageous manner, and the remaining numbers 1, 2, 7 are displayed in an advantageous manner. The number patterns of 4, 6, 8 and 9 are displayed in a non-advantageous manner, whereas in the CHANCE production mode, all the number patterns from 1 to 9 are displayed in an advantageous manner.

FIG. 46 is a diagram showing number patterns from 1 to 9 in the normal effect mode, and FIG. 47 is a diagram showing number patterns from 1 to 9 in the CHANCE effect mode. As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, each number pattern includes number images SG1 to SG9 representing any number from 1 to 9, and pedestal images DG1 to DG1 displayed superimposed behind the number images SG1 to SG9. It consists of a combination of DG9. The pedestal images DG1 to DG9 in each number pattern are images obtained by combining an elliptical basic image KG and a character image representing a character. The shape of the basic image KG is common to each of the pedestal images DG1 to DG9, but the character image is different for each of the pedestal images DG1 to DG9.

The number patterns in the display mode in which the basic image KG is colored white (the number patterns 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 shown in FIG. 46) are the number patterns in the non-advantageous mode, and the basic image KG is colored in gold (numbers 3, 5, 7 shown in FIG. 46, and numbers 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 47) are the advantageous number patterns. That is, in this embodiment, the display colors of the basic image KG in the number patterns of 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 are different between when the effect mode is the CHANCE effect mode and when the effect mode is the normal effect mode.

Advantageous mode number pattern doubles (each effect pattern 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and displayed with the same number pattern) is a time saving state A in which the number of time saving times is 6 times after the end of the jackpot game, that is, the RUSH effect mode. It is a stop mode that definitively suggests transition. On the other hand, double eyes of the number pattern of the non-advantageous mode is a stop mode suggesting that there is a possibility of transitioning to a time saving state A in which the number of times of time saving is one after the end of the jackpot game, that is, a challenge performance mode. .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), in the non-time saving state (normal production mode), if the jackpot pattern A is elected based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the number of time saving times after the jackpot game ends In order to shift to the time-saving state A once, the production control microcomputer 91 selects the non-advantageous number patterns (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, or 9) is selected and displayed on the display screen 7a. In addition, when the jackpot pattern B is won based on the lottery of the special figure 1, after the jackpot game ends, the number of times of the time saving is shifted to the time saving state A, which is six times. As the stop mode of 8C and 8R, the non-advantageous numerical patterns of the corolles (any of the 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 numerical patterns shown in FIG. 46), or the advantageous numerals A doublet of the pattern (any doublet of the number patterns 3, 5 and 7 shown in FIG. 46) is selected and displayed on the display screen 7a. For this reason, the number pattern (also referred to as an advantageous pattern) of the advantageous aspect functions as an effect suggesting confirmation of transition to the RUSH effect mode. In addition, double eyes of non-advantageous numerical patterns (also referred to as non-advantageous patterns) function as a production that may shift to a challenge production mode.

Also, in the time saving state B and no special figure 2 reservation (CHANCE production mode), even if the jackpot pattern A is won based on the lottery of the special figure 1, even if the jackpot pattern B is won, the jackpot game is played. After the end of , the number of times of time saving shifts to the time saving state A of 6 times, so the production control microcomputer 91 selects the advantageous mode number patterns as the stop mode of the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R (1 shown in FIG. 47) Select one of the number patterns from 1 to 9) and display it on the display screen 7a. Of course, even in the CHANCE production mode, doublets of advantageous numerical patterns (advantageous patterns) function as productions suggesting confirmation of transition to the RUSH production mode.

In this way, in this form, depending on the type of the jackpot pattern, when there is a case where the time saving number of times does not shift to the time saving state A (RUSH production mode) (when it is in the normal production mode), the left production pattern 8L, Each of the middle production pattern 8C and the right production pattern 8R includes a non-advantageous number pattern and an advantageous number pattern (see FIGS. 46 and 48(B)). Even if it wins, when it shifts to the time saving state A (RUSH production mode) where the number of times of time saving is 6 times (when it is in the CHANCE production mode), each of the left production pattern 8L, the middle production pattern 8C, and the right production pattern 8R. All of the number patterns 1 to 9 that make up the are the number patterns of the advantageous mode (see FIGS. 47 and 48(A)). Therefore, in the CHANCE production mode, all the production patterns displayed are the numerical patterns of the advantageous aspect, and the numerical patterns of the non-advantageous aspect are not displayed at all. It is possible to recognize that it will definitely shift to the RUSH production mode.

In addition, when it is controlled to the time-saving state B 104 times and the time-saving state B ends without winning the jackpot and shifts to the non-time-saving state, the production control microcomputer 91 does CHANCE until the final change of the time-saving state B. When the production mode is ended and the first variation of the non-time saving state is shifted to the normal production mode, the production patterns displayed on the display screen 7a are all advantageous numerical patterns (Fig. 48 (A)) is changed to a state in which the number patterns of the advantageous mode and the number patterns of the non-advantage mode are mixed (see FIG. 48(B)). As a result, it is possible to make the player aware of the fact that the game may not shift to the RUSH effect mode even if it hits.

8-4. Change of Stroke Instruction and State Notification Accompanying Transition from Time Saving State A to Time Saving State B Next, a change of the striking instruction and state notification accompanying the transition from the time saving state A to the time saving state B will be described. FIG. 49(A) shows a variation performance when a special loss (here, a loss pattern B) is drawn in the final variation of the time saving state A. FIG. As shown in FIG. 49(A), in the variable effect in this case, the defeat effect is executed in the battle reach. Until the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in this variable effect, the right-handed notification image RI is displayed on the display screen 7a. Also, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is lit (controlled to the right-hand hitting notification mode). In addition, the state notification lamp 46 is controlled to the first lighting mode corresponding to the time saving state A (the mode in which the right side state notification lamp 46a is lit and the left side state notification lamp 46b is extinguished).

When the special figure stop time of the final variation of the time saving state A elapses, the time saving state A is ended, and as shown in FIG. When shifting to the time saving state B, first, based on the remaining reservation of the special figure 2, the variable display of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. Here, when shifting from the time-saving state A to the time-saving state B, a left-handed return image LI is displayed on the display screen 7a. The left-handed return image LI includes a text image of "Return to left-handed!" and a leftward arrow image. The left-handed recovery image LI is hidden after a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the end of the time saving state A (the start of the time saving state B). In addition, when the time saving state A ends (the time saving state B starts), the hitting instruction lamp 45 is turned off (controlled to the left hitting information mode). After that, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is turned off until the game progresses by hitting to the right (that is, until the big winning game is started, the small winning game is started, or the shift to the time saving state A is made). continue to be In addition, the state notification lamp 46 has a second lighting mode corresponding to the time saving state B (the right side state notification lamp 46a is turned off and the left side state notification lamp 46b is lit).

In this form, even if it shifts to the time saving state B, it is configured to continue the same production mode as the time saving state A until the remaining reservation of the special figure 2 disappears, but in the time saving state B the remaining reservation of the special figure 2 remains The performance mode when the robot is on may be set to a performance mode different from the performance mode in the time-saving state A.例文帳に追加In this case, it may be the same effect mode (CHANCE effect mode) as when the remaining reservation of the special figure 2 is lost in the time saving state B, or may be another effect mode different from this.

9. Effect of this form As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this form, both the time saving state A (normal time saving state) and the time saving state B (slight time saving state) are both time saving states, but the time saving state A Since the mode of the state notification lamp 46 is different between and the time saving state B (see FIG. 10-2), it is possible to recognize which of the time saving states is due to the difference in the mode of the state notification lamp 46. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game state from being correctly recognized, and to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the mode of the state notification lamp 46 is different between the time saving state B (slight time saving state) and the non-time saving state (normal game state), the time saving state B is the non-time saving state. Thus, even in a game state set in which it is more difficult to enter the ball into the second starting port 21 than in the time saving state A, the state notification lamp 46 correctly recognizes whether it is the time saving state B or the non-time saving state. It is possible. It should be noted that the mode of the state notification lamp 46 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on shall be controlled in accordance with the gaming state when the power is turned on. Therefore, by checking the mode of the state notification lamp 46 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, an employee of the hall can find a gaming machine that is in a slightly reduced time state before opening, It is possible to find a gaming machine in the time-saving state.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, both the time saving state A (normal time saving state) and the time saving state B (slight time saving state) are both time saving states, but in the time saving state A and the time saving state B, the external terminal plate 140 Since the output mode of the external output signal (especially state signal 2 and state signal 3) is different (see FIG. 10-2), which time saving state is the difference in the output mode of the external output signal by the external terminal plate 140 can be displayed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, it is possible for the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 to be correctly recognized outside.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the external output signal (especially the state signal 2 and the state signal 3) by the external terminal plate 140 in the time saving state B (slight time saving state) and the non-time saving state (normal game state) Since the output mode is different (see FIG. 10-2), the time saving state B is, like a non-time saving state, a gaming state in which it is more difficult to enter the second start port 21 than the time saving state A, It is possible to cause the outside of the pachinko game machine 1 to correctly recognize which of the time saving state B and the non-time saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the execution period of the jackpot game, the output mode of the external output signal (especially the state signal 2 and the state signal 3) by the external terminal plate 140 is set to the time saving state A and the time saving state B It has a different output mode from both non-time saving state (see Figure 10-2). Therefore, by using the external output signal indicating whether it is the time saving state A or the time saving state B, it is possible to indicate whether it is during the execution period of the jackpot game, and the limited number of signals for external output can be efficiently used. It is possible to output various information to the outside of the pachinko game machine 1 by effectively utilizing it.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, when entering the second starting port 21 provided in the right flow path R2 is easy to enter the time-saving state A (normal time-saving state), based on a special loss There is a time when it becomes a time saving state B (slight time saving state), and when it becomes a time saving state A, right hitting is notified by the hitting method instruction lamp 45, but even if it is in the time saving state B, right hitting is notified. First, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left-hand hitting notification mode (light-out mode) (FIG. 10-2). Therefore, even if there are a plurality of types of time-saving states, the optimal way of hitting is notified for each type, and it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in hitting. As a result, it is possible to prevent the loss of the game profit and suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, at the timing of shifting from the time saving state A (normal time saving state) to the time saving state B (slight time saving state), the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 from the right hitting notification mode (lighting mode) The display screen 7a is changed to the left-handed notification mode (extinguishing mode), and the left-handed recovery image LI is displayed while the right-handed notification image RI is hidden on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 49). In other words, the correct way to hit is shown even in situations where the time saving state continues. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from making a mistake in hitting.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the time saving state B, it is notified by the hitting instruction lamp 45 that the same hitting as in the non-time saving state should be performed (see FIG. 10-2), so in the time saving state B It is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the winning to the second starting port 21 can be expected frequently.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the result of the big hit determination process (FIG. 21) is a special loss, so that it is controlled to the time saving state B (slight time saving state), and the jackpot game is executed from the time saving state B. In that case, a different benefit from when the jackpot game is executed from the non-time-saving state (normal game state) may be given (see FIG. 8). Therefore, the game is diversified and the interest in the game is improved.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time saving state B (slight time saving state) is more likely to give a larger benefit than the non-time saving state (normal game state) (the number of time saving times is easily set to 6 times, See Figure 8). Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest in becoming the time saving state B, and the amusement of the game is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a so-called one-type two-type mixing machine capable of executing a jackpot game based on the game ball passing through the specific region 39 in the second big winning hole 35 is in a time saving state. By providing B (slight time-saving state), it is possible to provide a one-kind-two-kind machine with a new game property in which a privilege different from that in a non-time-saving state (normal game state) is provided in the time-saving state B.例文帳に追加

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, by providing the time saving state B (slight time saving state) in the so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine, with a probability different from the non-time saving state (normal game state), RUSH production A game state that shifts to a mode (time saving state A with six time saving times) can be provided (see FIG. 38), and an improvement in game interest can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the result of the lottery based on the ball entering the second start port 21, which makes it easier to enter the ball in the time saving state, usually does not include a loss (FIGS. 7 and 9). See), even if the lottery related to the second start port 21 does not win, it is possible to provide a new game property that shifts to a time saving state based on a special loss.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the time saving state to be shifted as a result of drawing a special loss in the lottery based on the ball entering the second start port 21 (lottery of special figure 2) is relatively the second start port It is a time-saving state B (slight time-saving state) in which it is difficult to enter 21. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's profit from becoming too large while maintaining the game property of shifting to a time-saving state based on a special loss when the winning is not drawn in the lottery of the special figure 2.例文帳に追加

Moreover, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the time saving state B (small time saving state), the special in the non-time saving state (normal game state) Compared to the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of FIG. The interest of the player is heightened, and the amusement of the game is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine is controlled to the time saving state A after the jackpot game, the hit cannot be drawn based on the ball entering the second start port 21. is also controlled to the time saving state B (slight time saving state). Therefore, following the time-saving state A, a game more advantageous than the non-time-saving state (normal game state) is provided. Therefore, in the past, the player who had stopped playing immediately after returning from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state (normal game state) is encouraged to continue the game because it is the time-saving state B (slight time-saving state). As a result, it becomes possible to create a gaming machine with a high operating rate.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if it is already in the time saving state at the control timing to the time saving state based on the special loss, the setting of the game state is not changed (steps S1710 to S1716 shown in FIG. 26-2) ). Therefore, even if the time saving state ends and returns to the normal game state, it provides a new game property that the time saving state is set again immediately. It is possible to prevent

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the CHANCE production mode (time saving state B) in which it is determined that the number of time saving times is controlled to 6 times of time saving state A (shift to RUSH production mode), fluctuation The performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be displayed are only advantageous mode performance symbols, and non-advantageous mode performance symbols are not included (see FIG. 47). Therefore, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that it is in a situation where the number of times of time saving is always controlled to the time saving state A of 6 times (shift to RUSH production mode).

In particular, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, in the CHANCE effect mode, the band image G2 including the characters "If you win, rush into RUSH!" To easily convey to a player the meaning of using a pattern as an advantageous pattern.

Moreover, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the CHANCE production mode (time saving state B), without reducing the types of production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R that are variably displayed compared to the normal production mode (non-time saving state) , The non-advantageous pattern is eliminated, and only the advantageous pattern is used (see FIGS. 46 and 47). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the reduction in the number of types of performance symbols.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the CHANCE production mode (time saving state B), the daytime background image G10 common to the normal production mode (non-time saving state) is displayed (see FIG. 45). Therefore, in the CHANCE production mode (time saving state B), if it hits, the number of time saving times is controlled to 6 times in the time saving state A (shift to RUSH production mode). It is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that .

Moreover, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of this form, it transfers to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) based on a special loss. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property that the state can be shifted to the short time state without going through the jackpot game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ceiling reaching remaining number of times display G4 is performed when it is in the normal production mode (non-time-saving state). Therefore, it is possible to show the player how many times the special figure fluctuation is to be controlled to the time saving state A (FIG. 45(B)), and the game interest is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4, which is not performed in the CHANCE performance mode, can be performed in the normal performance mode, thereby improving the game interest in the normal performance mode. It is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the CHANCE production mode, the CHANCE remaining number display G3 indicating the number of times until the production mode ends is displayed. does not display the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 (see FIG. 45 (A)), compared to the structure in which the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 and CHANCE remaining number display G3 are performed at the same time, the display of the number of times is simpler, and the game It is difficult to confuse people.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CHANCE performance mode is changed to the normal performance mode, the CHANCE remaining number display G3 ends and the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 is started. , the player can grasp the number of times of pattern fluctuation, which is the next standard, and it is possible to prevent suppression of the desire to play.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the time saving state B is set, the CHANCE performance mode is set and the CHANCE remaining number display G3 is performed, so that the player can recognize how long the time saving state B lasts. is possible.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time saving state B is more likely to give a larger benefit than the non-time saving state (normal game state) (when the jackpot is won, the number of time saving times is set to a large value after the jackpot game. Since it is easy), it is possible to increase interest in becoming the time saving state B, and an improvement in game interest can be expected.

Moreover, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of this form, it transfers to the time saving state B based on a special loss. Therefore, even if the jackpot game is not executed, the game can be shifted to the time-saving state B, so that the game can be played while anticipating the shift to the time-saving state B, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

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

<Second form>
In the first form described above, even if the type of the losing pattern is "special figure 2_losing pattern B" or "special figure 2_losing pattern C", it is configured to move to the time saving state B, but FIG. In the pachinko game machine of the second form shown in FIG. 2, when "special figure 2_loss pattern C" is drawn, it is configured to shift to a time saving state C different from the time saving state B. In addition, in the second form, the number of times of time saving in the time saving state C is set to 604 times, but the number of times of time saving can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Like the time saving state B, the time saving state C is a setting in which it is easier to enter the electric chew 22 than in the non-time saving state (normal game state). Short working hours. Specifically, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state C, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, etc. are set as shown in FIGS. That is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state C is 65535/65536 as in the non-time saving state, the time saving state A and the time saving state B, as shown in FIG. 51(A). Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the time saving state C is 20000 ms as shown in FIG. In addition, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 in the time saving state C is an opening pattern (electric chew opening TBL4) that opens once for 0.5 seconds, as shown in FIG. The open time is longer than the state B, but the open time is shorter than the time saving state A.

In this way, in the time saving state C, compared to the non-time saving state and the time saving state B, each parameter related to the ease of winning the electric chew 22 is set to make it easy to win the electric chew 22. , it is almost impossible to expect to win the electric chew 22 even if the player hits right. Therefore, the method of hitting that is advantageous for the player in the time saving state C is left-handed as in the time saving state B (see FIG. 51(D)). And in the time saving state C, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left hitting information mode (extinguishing mode) (see FIG. 51(D)).

However, between the time-saving state C and the time-saving state B, since the variation time of the normal symbols and the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 are slightly different, the easiness of winning the electric chew 22 is slightly different. Therefore, as in the above-described first embodiment, rather than using only one type of minute time-saving state, the provision of a plurality of minute time-saving states is expected to improve the game interest.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the second form, there are a plurality of types of short-time states that are shifted to without going through the jackpot game, and a new game feature is provided in which left-handed shots are required in any of the short-time states. It is In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the second mode, the left-hand hitting is notified by the hitting instruction lamp 45 in any short-time state, so that it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in hitting.

In the second form, the lost symbol B corresponds to the first specific determination result, and the lost symbol C corresponds to the second specific determination result. Further, in the second form, the time saving state B corresponds to the specific second easy-entering state, and the time-saving state C corresponds to the non-specific second easy-entering state. On the other hand, in the above-described first form, the time saving state B with the number of time saving times of 104 corresponds to the specific second easy entry state, and the time saving state B with the number of time saving times of 604 is the non-specific second easy entry state. Corresponds to state. That is, the difference between the specific second easy-entering state and the non-specific second easy-entering state may be a difference in the type of time-saving state or a difference in the number of times of time-saving.

<Third form>
In the first form described above, even if the type of the losing pattern is "special figure 2_losing pattern B" or "special figure 2_losing pattern C", it is configured to move to the time saving state B, but FIG. The pachinko game machine of the third form shown in FIG. In the third form, the number of times of the time saving state A based on the losing pattern C is 6 times (that is, the same number of times as when shifting to the RUSH production mode in the first form), but the number of time saving times depends on the game. It can be changed as appropriate as long as it does not cause any trouble. With such a configuration, even if the jackpot game is not executed, it may be possible to receive the lottery of the special figure 2 by shifting to the normal time saving state based on the special loss, so the first form and With different game characteristics, it is possible to improve the game interest.

In particular, according to the third form of pachinko game machine, when "losing pattern C" is drawn based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the final variation of the time saving state A, the time saving state A (RUSH performance mode), it is possible to expect an improvement in the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the third form, when it shifts to the time saving state A (normal time saving state) based on the drawing of the losing pattern C, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the right hitting notification mode (lighting mode). Then, when shifting to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) based on the drawing of the losing pattern B, the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left hitting information mode (extinguishing mode). Therefore, even if there are a plurality of types of time-saving states based on special failures, it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in the way of playing because the optimal way of playing for each type of time-saving state is notified by the playing method instruction lamp 45.例文帳に追加is.

In addition, although it was set as the structure which transfers to the time saving state A as normal time saving state in the 3rd form, it is good also as a structure which transfers to the time saving state D of the setting different from the time saving state A. The time saving state D is a normal time saving state in which it is easy to enter the electric chew 22 like the time saving state A, but the parameter related to the ease of entering the electric chew 22 is 500 ms, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in one auxiliary game is 3 times, and the opening time per time is 2 seconds.

In the third mode, the lost symbol B corresponds to the first specific determination result, and the lost symbol C corresponds to the second specific determination result.

<Fourth form>
In the first form described above, it was configured not to win a special loss based on the lottery of special figure 1, but in the pachinko game machine of the fourth form shown in FIG. It is configured to be able to win a special loss that is a trigger for control. Specifically, in the pachinko machine of the fourth form, if the lottery result of the special figure 1 is a loss (that is, neither a big hit nor a small hit), 99% of the loss pattern type determinations are usually It is determined to be a loss "Special Figure 1 _ Losing Design A" (Special Figure Stop Design Data is 16H), and at a rate of 0.5%, a special loss (time saving loss) "Special Figure 1 _ Losing Design D" (Special The figure stop symbol data is determined to be 17H), and at a rate of 0.5%, it is determined to be "special figure 1_loss symbol E" (special figure stop symbol data is 18H), which is a special loss. In addition, in the fourth form, "special figure 1_losing pattern D" corresponds to the first specific determination result, and "special figure 1_losing pattern E" corresponds to the second specific determination result.

When "special figure 1_losing pattern D" is stop-displayed in the non-time-saving state, the game is controlled to the time-saving state A (ordinary time-saving state) in which the number of times of time-saving is one without executing a big winning game. In this case, the game is controlled to the challenge effect mode, the right-hand hitting notification image RI is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the hitting instruction lamp 45 is also controlled to the right-hand hitting notification mode (lighting mode). In addition, when the "special figure 1_loss pattern E" is stopped and displayed in the non-time-saving state, the time-saving state is controlled to the time-saving state B (slight time-saving state) in which the number of times of time-saving is 100 times without the jackpot game being executed. . In this case, it is controlled to the CHANCE production mode. In addition, in the time-saving state B, the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left-handed informing mode (extinguishing mode), and the game proceeds with left-handed hitting.

Further, in the fourth form, the one shown in FIG. 54(A) is used as the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state. As shown in FIG. 54(A), when the lottery result of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is "loss pattern D", the game control microcomputer 81 selects the special figure variation pattern P8. Then, when the special figure variation pattern P8 is selected, the performance control microcomputer 91 performs the failure performance in the SP reach, and then performs the time saving A rush performance for notifying the transition to the time saving state A. - 特許庁As the time-saving A rush effect, for example, there is an effect of displaying, on the display screen 7a, an effect image suggesting transition to the challenge effect mode corresponding to the time-saving state A in which the number of times of time-saving is one.

Moreover, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is "loss pattern E", the game control microcomputer 81 selects the special figure variation pattern P9. Then, when the special figure variation pattern P9 is selected, the performance control microcomputer 91 performs the failure performance in the SP reach, and then performs the time saving B rush performance for informing the shift to the time saving state B.例文帳に追加As the time-saving B rush effect, for example, an effect of displaying an effect image suggesting a shift to the CHANCE effect mode corresponding to the time-saving state B on the display screen 7a can be mentioned.

Further, in the fourth form, the one shown in FIG. 54(B) is used as the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state B (slight time saving state). As shown in FIG. 54 (B), when the result of the lottery of the special figure 1 in the time saving state B is "losing design D" or "losing design E", when it is "losing design A" Similarly, the game control microcomputer 81 selects the special figure variation pattern P44 or P45 if the determination result of the reach random number is "with reach", and if the determination result of the reach random number is "no reach", the special Select the figure fluctuation pattern P46 or P47. Then, when the special figure variation pattern P44 or P45 is selected, the performance control microcomputer 91 performs the ready-to-win performance and finally stops and displays the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R with the losing eyes. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P46 or P47 is selected, the production control microcomputer 91 does not set the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R to the ready-to-win position, and finally loses the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. Stop with your eyes. That is, in the fourth form, even if a special loss is drawn in the time saving state B, a variation effect indicating a loss is performed as in the case where a normal loss is drawn. This is because the setting of the game state is not changed even if a special loss is drawn in the time saving state. This is the same as the pachinko game machine 1 of the first form.

Here, a part of the game flow in the pachinko game machine of the fourth form will be explained. As shown in FIG. 55, when the losing pattern D (one of the special losing) is pulled based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-working time saving state, it shifts to the working hours saving state A with one working hours saving time. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 controls to the time saving state A in response to stop display of the losing pattern D in the non-time saving state (see the timing chart of pattern 1 in FIG. 56). As described above, in the fourth form, since the game may shift to the time-saving state A based on the special loss without going through the jackpot game, the game interest is improved.

Also, as shown in FIG. 55, when drawing a losing pattern E (one of the special losses) based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state, the time saving state B (slight time saving state) of 100 times of time saving times transition to That is, the game control microcomputer 81 controls to the time saving state B in response to stop display of the losing pattern E in the non-time saving state (see timing t1 in the timing chart of pattern 2 in FIG. 56).

However, while it is in the time saving state B (slight time saving state), even if you draw a losing pattern D based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the setting of the game state is not changed (timing chart of pattern 2 in FIGS. 55 and 56 (see timing t2 in ). Also, during the time saving state B, even if the losing pattern E is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the setting of the game state is not changed (see timing t3 in the timing chart of pattern 2 in FIGS. 55 and 56). . This is because the setting of the game state is changed based on the special loss only when the time saving flag is OFF (see FIG. 26-2). In the fourth form, as in the first form described above, when the jackpot is won in the time saving state B, the number of time saving times is set to a larger value than when the jackpot is won in the non-time saving state. (see FIG. 8).

Thus, according to the pachinko game machine of the fourth form, the game is progressing by hitting to the left, and when a special loss is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the shift to the time saving state A (normal time saving state) It is possible to provide a time when it is performed and a time when it is not shifted to the time saving state A. That is, when the losing pattern D that serves as a control trigger to the time saving state A is drawn before the losing pattern E that serves as a control trigger to the time saving state B (slight time saving state), it is controlled to the time saving state A. However, it is possible to provide a new game property in which, after drawing the losing pattern E first and entering the time saving state B, even if the losing pattern D is drawn in this time saving state B, it is not controlled in the time saving state A. is. As a result, an improvement in amusement is expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine of the fourth form, even if it is in the time saving state B (slight time saving state), the benefits when the jackpot game is executed are greater than in the non-time saving state (time saving Since the number of times is likely to be set to a large value (see FIG. 8), there is some benefit from entering the time-saving state B, and the amusement of the game is improved.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine of the fourth form, in the time saving state B, unlike the time saving state A (normal time saving state), the entry to the second start port 21 may not occur frequently, and substantially It is a slight time-saving state in which it is not easy to enter the second starting port 21 like a non-time-saving state. Therefore, in the game period, which is a non-time-saving state and a slight time-saving state similar to this, when a special loss (loss pattern D) is obtained, it is controlled to the time-saving state A, and when a special loss (loss pattern D) is obtained It is possible to provide a new game property provided with a time when it is not controlled to the time saving state A.

In the fourth form, in the lottery of special figure 1, a loss pattern D that triggers the control of the time saving state A (normal time saving state) and a loss pattern E that triggers the control of the time saving state B (slight time saving state) are provided. However, in the special drawing 2 lottery, a hit (big hit, small hit), a normal loss, and two types of special losses (a loss pattern P that triggers control of time saving state A, and a control trigger of time saving state B A losing pattern Q) may be provided. If configured in this way, for example, when the time saving state A ends due to the fact that all the lottery results of the special figure 2 in the time saving state A are usually lost, and the state shifts to a non-working time saving state, the remaining reservation of the special figure 2 Based on, when the losing pattern P is drawn earlier than the losing pattern Q, it shifts to the time saving state A again, but when the losing pattern Q is drawn before the losing pattern P, the time saving state B. Therefore, even if the losing pattern P is pulled after that, it is possible to realize a game property that is not controlled in the time saving state A.

Also, in the fourth form, in the time saving state A (normal time saving state), even if you pull a special loss (for example, losing pattern D) that is the control trigger to the normal time saving state, the control opportunity to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) Even if you pull a special loss (for example, a loss pattern E), you do not reset the game state, and in a small time saving state, even if you pull a special loss that triggers control to the normal time saving state, to a small time saving state The game state is not set again even if a special loss that triggers the control of is drawn. On the other hand, if you are in a normal time saving state, if you pull a special loss that is a control trigger to a small time saving state, you do not change the setting of the game state, but if you are in a small time saving state, the normal time saving state When a special loss that triggers control to is pulled, it may be configured to control to a normal time saving state.

In addition, in the fourth form, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state A (normal time reduction state) based on a special loss (for example, a loss pattern D) is set to one time, but it can be changed to two or more times as appropriate. The greater the number of times of time saving in the time saving state A, the greater the significance of the configuration that the time saving state B is not set even if a special failure that triggers the control of the time saving state B (slight time saving state) is pulled in the time saving state A.例文帳に追加

In addition, in the fourth form, even if the losing pattern D or the losing pattern E is drawn in the time saving state B, the same special figure variation pattern as when the losing pattern A is drawn is selected (see FIG. 54 (B) ), when the losing pattern D or the losing pattern E is drawn in the time saving state B, a special figure variation pattern different from when the losing pattern A is drawn may be selected. With this configuration, the performance control microcomputer 91 can determine whether it is a special loss or a normal loss based on the data of the special figure variation pattern, and can execute a different performance at the time of the special loss from that at the time of the normal loss. However, from the viewpoint of preventing game delays, the length of the variation time in the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the special loss may be about the same as the length of the variation time in the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the normal loss (that is, It is preferable to use a configuration that includes a relatively short variation time such as 13 seconds or 8 seconds).

<Fifth form>
In the first embodiment described above, the configuration includes the state notification lamp 46 including two LEDs, the right side state notification lamp 46a and the left side state notification lamp 46b (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine of the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57, the indicators 400 whose lighting is controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 are provided with a status notification lamp 460 consisting of one LED. It has become.

In the pachinko game machine of the fifth mode, the mode of the status notification lamp 460 and the mode of signal output by the external terminal board 140 are changed as shown in FIG. 58 according to changes in the game status. That is, as shown in FIG. 58, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the state notification lamp 460 in the extinguishment mode during the non-time-saving state (when "○" is lit and "●" is extinguished, "●"). . In addition, during the time saving state A (ordinary time saving state), the state notification lamp 460 is controlled to a lighting mode ("○" when "○" is lit and "●" is turned off). Moreover, during time saving state B (slight time saving state), the state information lamp 460 is controlled to be extinguished. The aspect of the state notification lamp 460 during the time saving state B (slight time saving state) is different from the above-described first mode in that it is the same extinguishing mode as the non-time saving state mode.

It should be noted that in the pachinko gaming machine of the fifth form, the state notification lamp 460 is controlled to turn off while the jackpot game is being executed (jackpot game state). In addition, while in the state of executing the small winning game (small winning game state), the state notification lamp 460 is controlled in the same manner as before the execution of the small winning game. This is the same as the first form. Regarding the mode of the status notification lamp 460, the extinguishing mode corresponds to the non-specific mode, and the lighting mode corresponds to the specific mode.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine of the fifth form, when it is a time saving state A (normal time saving state) among a plurality of types of time saving state, when it is another game state such as a time saving state B (slight time saving state) The status notification lamp 460 is controlled in a different manner. Therefore, it is possible to make a player etc. recognize that it is the time-saving state A by the aspect of the state notification lamp 460. FIG. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game state from being correctly recognized, and to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

Moreover, in the pachinko game machine of the 5th form, when it is time-saving state B (slight time-saving state), the state notification lamp 460 is controlled in the same manner as when it is a non-time-saving state (normal game state). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the time saving state B (slight time saving state) from making you think that it is easy to win the electric chew 22 like the time saving state A (normal time saving state), and the time saving state B ( It is possible for the player or the like to recognize that the slight time saving state) is a game period closer to a non-time saving state (normal game state) than the time saving state A (normal time saving state).

Further, in the pachinko game machine of the fifth form, as shown in FIG. 58, the external terminal board 140, during the non-time saving state, the state signal 1, the state signal 2 (corresponding to the second signal), and the state signal 3 (second signal) 1 signal) are turned off. Further, during the time saving state A (ordinary time saving state), the state signals 1 and 2 are turned off, and the state signal 3 is turned on. Moreover, all of the state signal 1, the state signal 2, and the state signal 3 are turned off during the time saving state B (slight time saving state). The point that the output mode of the state signals 1 to 3 during the time saving state B (slight time saving state) is the same output mode as the output mode during the non-time saving state is different from the first form described above.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine of the fifth form, the external terminal board 140 turns ON all of the state signal 1, the state signal 2, and the state signal 3 during the jackpot game state. Further, while in the small winning game state, the state signal 1 is turned ON, and the output mode of the state signal 2 and the state signal 3 is set to the same output mode as before execution of the small winning game. This is the same as the first form. In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the fifth form, the state signal 2 may be turned ON and the state signal 1 may be turned OFF during the small winning game state.

Regarding the output mode of the state signal 3 and the state signal 2 by the external terminal plate 140 in the fifth embodiment, the output mode in which the state signal 3 is ON and the state signal 2 is OFF corresponds to the specific output mode, and the state signal 3 is also the state signal. 2 is also OFF corresponds to the non-specific output mode, and the output mode in which both the state signal 3 and the state signal 2 are ON corresponds to the special output mode.

FIG. 59 is a timing chart showing changes in the mode of the hitting instruction lamp 45, the mode of the status notification lamp 460, and the output mode of the status signals 1 to 3 according to the transition of the game state in the pachinko game machine of the fifth embodiment. is. In FIG. 59, the game state, "non-time saving state → jackpot game state → time saving state A (normal game state) → time saving state B (slight time saving state) → non-time saving state" is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 59, in the non-time-saving state, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is in the left-handed notification mode (extinguishing mode), the state notification lamp 460 is in the OFF mode, and the state signals 1 to 3 are all OFF.

When the non-time-saving state transitions to the jackpot game state, the hitting instruction lamp 45 is changed to the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode), and the state signals 1 to 3 are all turned ON (see timing t1). The status notification lamp 460 is maintained in the extinguished state. This continues until the jackpot game ends.

When the jackpot game ends and shifts to the time-saving state A (normal time-saving state), the state notification lamp 460 is changed to the lighting mode, and the state signal 1 and the state signal 2 are turned OFF (see timing t2). The hitting instruction lamp 45 is maintained in the right-hand hitting informing mode, and the state signal 3 remains ON.

When the time saving state A ends and shifts to the time saving state B (slight time saving state), the hitting direction instruction lamp 45 is changed to the left striking information mode, and the state information lamp 460 is changed to the extinguishing mode (see timing t3) ). Also, the state signal 3 is turned off. State signal 1 and state signal 2 are kept OFF.

And even if the time saving state B (slight time saving state) ends and returns to the non-time saving state, there is no change in the mode of the hitting instruction lamp 45, the mode of the status notification lamp 460, and the output mode of the state signals 1 to 3 ( See timing t4).

Thus, according to the pachinko game machine of the fifth form, when it is the time saving state A (normal time saving state) among the plurality of types of time saving state, and when it is the time saving state B (slight time saving state), the external terminal The output modes of state signals 1 to 3 output from the plate 140 (that is, the output modes of the external output signals) are different. Therefore, the data display 160 displays "time saving" on the status display unit 167 in the time saving state A, and does not perform such a display in the time saving state B. Different display control for each type of time saving state It is possible to do In addition, by outputting the information that can identify the time saving state A to the hall computer 170, it is possible to inform the manager such as the hall employee of whether or not the state has shifted to the time saving state A.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine of the fifth form, when it is in the time saving state B (slight time saving state), the output mode of the state signals 1 to 3 output from the external terminal plate 140 is a non-time saving state (normal game state) The output mode is the same as when . Therefore, in the slightly time-saving state and the non-time-saving state, the output mode of the state signals 1 to 3 by the external terminal plate 140 and the mode of the state notification lamp 460 match, and it is possible to make the game machine consistent. is. That is, in the slightly time-saving state and the non-time-saving state, the mode of the state notification lamp 46 and the output mode of the state signals 1 to 3 by the external terminal plate 140 are associated in the same manner, and are indicated by the state notification lamp 46. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of erroneous recognition due to a deviation between the state and the state indicated by the external terminal plate 140 .

Moreover, according to the pachinko game machine of the 5th form, using the state signal capable of indicating the type of the time saving state, it indicates whether it is during the execution period of the jackpot game. Therefore, a gaming machine is provided that efficiently utilizes a limited number of signals for external output and outputs various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine.

In the pachinko game machine of the fifth form, not only the state signal 3 that is output when it is in the time saving state A, but also the state signal 2 that is not output when it is in the time saving state A is output in the time saving state B (slight time saving state). do not do. Therefore, the state signal 2 can be used as a signal indicating arbitrary information. Specifically, for example, the state signal 2 may be configured to be output when it is in the small winning gaming state. In this case, the state signal 2 may not be output when the jackpot game state is set.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the fifth form, both the state signal 2 and the state signal 3 are turned ON when the jackpot game state is reached, but when the jackpot game state is reached, the state signal 2 is turned ON. 3 may be turned off. That is, the state signal 3 may indicate whether or not it is the time saving state A, and the state signal 2 may indicate whether or not the jackpot game is being executed.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the fifth form, when it is in the time saving state A (normal time saving state), the state signal 3 is turned ON and the state signal 2 is turned OFF. may be turned off. In this case, the state signal 3 may be turned ON and the state signal 2 may be turned OFF when the jackpot game state is set.

Also, in the pachinko machine of the fifth form, one LED is included in the state notification lamp 460, but the mode during the time saving state B (slight time saving state) is different from the mode during the time saving state A (normal time saving state) Differently, the number of LEDs included in the state notification lamp may be two or more as long as it is the same as the mode during the non-time saving state (normal game state).

<Other change examples>
In the above-described form, it was configured to shift to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) based on the special loss (losing pattern B or losing pattern C) (see FIG. 9), but after the jackpot game ended Time saving state B (slight time saving state). In this case, the special loss may not be installed (the special symbol lottery result may not include the special loss).

In addition, in the first to fourth forms, the mode of the state notification lamp 46 (state notification means) is a time saving state A (normal time saving state), a time saving state B (slight time saving state), and a non-time saving state (normal game state ), the mode of the state notification lamp 46 in each game state may be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, when it is the time saving state B, the state notification lamp 46 may be set to the first lighting mode, and when it is the time saving state A, the state notification lamp 46 may be set to the second lighting mode.

In the first to fourth forms, the output mode of the external output signal (state signals 1 to 3) by the external terminal plate 140 (external signal output means) is the time saving state A (normal time saving state) and the time saving state B ( Slight time saving state), non-time saving state (normal game state), and jackpot game state (state of running jackpot game), if different, the output of the external output signal by the external terminal plate 140 in each game state The aspect may be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, even if only the state signal 3 of the state signals 1 to 3 is ON when the time saving state B, and only the state signal 2 of the state signals 1 to 3 is ON when the time saving state A good. In this specification, the term "output mode" includes a non-output mode in which no signal is output.

In the above embodiment, the state signals 1 to 3 can be output as external output signals related to the game state. may be That is, the number of types of external output signals related to the game state may be two.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode (specific mode) of the hitting instruction lamp 45 for informing right-handed hitting is the lighting mode, but the lighting mode (non-specific mode) of the hitting instruction lamp 45 for informing left-handed hitting is used. If different, another mode such as a flashing mode in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated at predetermined time intervals may be used. In addition, although the mode (non-specific mode) of the hitting instruction lamp 45 for informing left-handed hitting is the extinguished mode, if it is different from the mode (specific mode) of the hitting instruction lamp 45 for informing right-handed hitting, Other aspects such as a blinking aspect may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the hitting method indicator lamp 45 is used as the hitting method informing means, but the hitting method informing means may not be a lamp device including an LED, such as a liquid crystal display device, an electroluminescence display device, or the like. may be

In the above embodiment, the right flow path R2 is the first flow path and the left flow path R1 is the second flow path. It is good also as a flow path.

In the above-described form, the time of the OP (opening) and the time of the ED (ending) may be changed between the jackpot game based on winning in the non-time saving state and the jackpot game based on winning in the time saving state B. . By setting the length of the OP and ED according to the game state, it is possible to change the presentation time and presentation contents of the opening presentation and the ending presentation, thereby improving the game interest.

In addition, in the above-described form, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the time saving state B (slight time saving state), it is configured to always shift to the RUSH production mode (time saving state A with 6 time saving times) after the jackpot game. , The transition rate to the RUSH effect mode may not be 100%.

Also, in the above form, it was configured to shift to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) when a special loss was won in the special drawing 2 lottery, but in the lottery result of the special drawing 1, the opportunity to shift to the time saving state B A special loss may be provided.

Moreover, in the above-described form, it is configured to shift to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) based on a special loss, but it may be configured to shift to the time saving state B when a specific jackpot pattern is won. Further, when a specific small winning pattern is won, it may be configured to shift to the time saving state B after the end of the two-kind big winning game related to the winning. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which transfers to the time saving state B based on ceiling reach|attainment.

Also, in the above form, the special loss in the special drawing 2 lottery functions like a normal loss (if the time saving flag is ON, it is not set to a new time saving state based on the special loss), Although the period for receiving the fluctuation (chance fluctuation) in FIG. By providing a non-time saving state after the jackpot game, the period during which the variation of the special figure 2 can be received may be terminated.

In addition, in the above-described form, the number of times of time saving is more easily set to a larger value when winning in the CHANCE performance mode (slight time saving state) than when winning in the normal performance mode (non-time saving state). On the other hand, the former has a higher transition rate to the time-saving state than the latter (for example, the former shifts to the time-saving state at a rate of 50% and shifts to a non-time-saving state at a rate of 50%, but in the latter It may be configured to shift to the time saving state at a rate of 100%). That is, the difference in the privilege given to the player includes not only the magnitude of the number of times of time saving but also whether or not to shift to the time saving state.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called 1-type 2-type mixer capable of executing a jackpot game based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35, but a so-called pattern probability changing machine and a V Other types of gaming machines, such as variable machines, may be used. Even if the special figure 2 lottery is used as a pattern probability machine or a V probability machine that preferentially digests the lottery of the special figure 1, the lottery result of the special figure 2 does not usually include a loss, and the special loss is virtually normal. If it functions like a loss, it is possible to connect to a time saving state based on a special loss in the lottery of the special figure 2 from the end of the time saving state after the big win game, and it is possible to provide new playability.

In addition, in the first to third and fifth forms, even if the special loss is drawn in the time saving state after the big win game, if the time saving flag is ON, it is configured not to control to the time saving state according to the special loss. However, regardless of ONOFF of the time saving flag, when a special loss is drawn, it may be configured to shift to a time saving state based on the special loss.

Further, in the above-described form, the second easy ball entry state, which is set so that the game ball is less likely to enter the second start hole 21 than the first easy ball entry state (time saving state A), is set to the second easy ball entry state. Although the ease of playing was set to a slight time-saving state (time-saving state B) that is not much different from the non-time-saving state, the second easy-to-enter state allows the game ball to enter the second start port 21 more than the first easy-to-enter state. As long as it is difficult to do so, the setting may be such that winning to the second starting port 21 can be expected to some extent. In this case, the game may be played by hitting to the right during the second easy-entering state.

Further, in the above-described form, a gate that can be passed by hitting left is provided, and in the non-time-saving state or time-saving state B, with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of about 1/100), the so-called long opening of the electric chew 22 is performed. good too. With this configuration, it is possible to obtain an opportunity to draw a special loss based on the lottery of the special figure 2 during the non-time-saving state or the time-saving state B, and new game properties can be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, two types of special losses, the losing pattern B and the losing pattern C, are provided, but three or more types of special losses may be provided. Specifically, for example, the number of times of time saving is 54 times, the loss pattern X that triggers the transition to the small time saving state, the number of time saving times is 104 times, the loss pattern Y that triggers the transition to the small time saving state, the number of time saving times is 604 times A failure pattern Z may be provided as a trigger for transition to the short working hours state. In the case of such a configuration, in the CHANCE effect mode, first, the CHANCE remaining number display G3 is displayed as 50 times, and when it reaches 0 times, a success/failure effect (continuous effect) as to whether to continue or not may be performed. . With this configuration, it is possible for the player to recognize that the number of times of time reduction is 604 times (a slight time reduction state that continues until the ceiling is reached) when the second success or failure effect (continuous effect) is successful. As a result, an improvement in amusement interest can be expected. In addition, instead of performing a continuous effect every 50 times, an addition effect (for example, adding 50 times or adding 550 times) is performed by adding the number of CHANCE remaining times display G3 before it reaches 0. good too.

Also, at the timing when it is determined that it is a special loss in the big hit determination process (see step S1112 shown in FIG. 21), the type of special loss and the number of times of time saving according to the game state (ONOFF of the time saving flag) are set, When the transition to the time saving state based on the special loss is performed when the special figure stop time related to the loss has passed, it may be configured to control to the time saving state of the number of times of time saving set at the timing of the big hit determination process. With this configuration, even if the same type of special loss is drawn, it is possible to set a different number of times of time reduction according to the game state when the big hit determination process is executed, and the diversification of the game can be expected.

In the above-described form, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R each include nine number patterns from "1" to "9", and in the normal production mode set in the non-time-saving state (normal game state), each production pattern Of the plurality of number patterns (drawing patterns including numbers) constituting 8L, 8C and 8R, "3", "5" and "7" are advantageous patterns (advantageous mode drawing patterns), and "1" and "2" are used. ' ' 4 ' ' 6 ' ' 8 ' ' 9 ' are non-advantageous patterns (non-favorable mode production patterns), while in the CHANCE production mode set in the time saving state B (small time saving state), each production pattern 8L , 8C, and 8R (“1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”) are all advantageous symbols (Fig. 46, see FIG. 47). On the other hand, in the CHANCE production mode set in the time saving state B (small time saving state), a plurality of number patterns constituting each production pattern 8L, 8C, 8R in the normal production mode set in the non-time saving state Advantageous patterns, that is, it is possible to configure only with the number patterns of "3", "5" and "7" and not use the number patterns of "1", "2", "4", "6", "8" and "9". good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the advantageous mode of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is the mode in which the basic image KG is gold, and the non-advantageous mode is the mode in which the basic image KG is white. The mode can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, in the above-described form, the same daytime background image G10 is displayed in the normal production mode (production mode in a non-time-saving state) and the CHANCE production mode (production mode in a slight time-saving state) (see FIG. 45). If the background images in both effect modes are generally composed of common images, even if different images are partially used, it is included in "display a common background image". For example, the image of the sun in the CHANCE production mode is made different from the image of the sun in the normal production mode (for example, the color is made different), or the image of the mountain on the left in the CHANCE production mode is changed to the image of the mountain on the left in the normal production mode. may be different (for example, the shape may be different).

Moreover, in the above-described form, the number of times of various time reductions can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, in the above embodiment, the ceiling number of times can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, in the above embodiment, the types and distribution ratios of each big winning symbol, each small winning symbol, and each losing symbol can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. For example, the type of small winning pattern that can be won in the special figure 2 lottery may be only one type (specifically, only "small winning pattern a"), or three or more types.

Moreover, in the above-described form, the lottery result of the special figure 1 may be provided with a jackpot pattern that is not controlled to the time-saving state after the jackpot game is finished (that is, controlled to the non-time-saving state). For example, the jackpot pattern A may be a jackpot pattern controlled in a non-time-saving state.

Also, in the above-described form, after the RUSH production mode is completed, it shifts to the CHANCE production mode (production mode in a short time state), and when the CHANCE production mode is completed, it returns to the normal production mode (production mode in the normal game state) and reaches the ceiling. It is configured to display the remaining count display G4. On the other hand, it is good also as a structure which may transfer to CHANCE production mode (slight time reduction state) by drawing special loss during normal production mode (normal game state). In this case, when the mode is switched, the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 and the cumulative change number display G5 should be hidden, and the CHANCE remaining number display G3 and the band image G2 should be displayed. Moreover, in this case, it is preferable that the lottery result of the special figure 1 includes a special loss that triggers a shift to a slightly reduced working time state.

Moreover, in the above-described form, when a specific jackpot pattern is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, it may be configured to shift to the time saving state B (slight time saving state).

Further, in the above embodiment, the display G4 (first display) of the remaining number of times reaching the ceiling and the display G3 (second display) of the remaining CHANCE number are displayed at the same position on the display screen 7a, but they are displayed at different positions. may be configured.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the first display, the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until reaching the ceiling is displayed as it is in the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until reaching the ceiling G4. (In other words, if it is possible to suggest the timing of reaching the ceiling, that is, the remaining period until reaching the ceiling), the first display may not display the number of special figure fluctuations as it is. Specifically, for example, it may be a meter or progress bar that progresses according to the special figure variation being performed and reaches the MAX (reaches 100%) to represent the ceiling reach. In this case, the number of special figure fluctuations until reaching the ceiling is suggested to the player depending on how long it will be until the meter or progress bar reaches MAX. Further, for example, a predetermined icon (for example, character image) may be configured to represent reaching the ceiling by moving from the start position to the goal position according to the execution of the special figure variation. In this case, depending on how long it takes for the predetermined icon to reach the goal position, the number of special figure fluctuations until reaching the ceiling is suggested to the player. Also, for example, multiple icons (for example, a star icon) are displayed, and the icons are hidden one by one according to the execution of the special figure variation, and when all the icons are hidden, the ceiling is reached may be configured to represent In this case, the number of displayed icons suggests to the player the number of special figure variations until reaching the ceiling.

In the above embodiment, as the second display, a CHANCE remaining number display G3 that displays the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until the end of the CHANCE production mode (time saving state B) is displayed as it is in numbers, but CHANCE is performed. If it is possible to suggest the number of special figure fluctuations until the production mode ends (in other words, the time when the CHANCE production mode ends, that is, the remaining period until the CHANCE production mode ends), the second display is the special figure. It is not necessary to display the number of times of fluctuation as it is. Specifically, for example, similar to the modification of the first display described above, the meter and progress bar that progresses according to the special figure fluctuation is performed, the predetermined icon that moves according to the special figure fluctuation is performed , It may be an icon whose display number changes according to the fact that special figure fluctuation is performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the CHANCE remaining number display G3 is always displayed from the start to the end of the CHANCE production mode (the production mode set in the time saving state B), but the CHANCE remaining number display G3 is displayed in the CHANCE production mode. There may be periods when you do not. That is, in the CHANCE production mode, there may be a period that does not suggest the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until the end. In this case, for example, it is configured to be able to shift to a plurality of time saving states B (slight time saving state) that differ in the number of times of time saving, and until the remaining number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number in any time saving state B, CHANCE remaining number of times is displayed G3 may not be displayed, and CHANCE remaining number display G3 may be displayed after reaching a predetermined number. With such a configuration, at the beginning of the time saving state B, it is possible to make it impossible to know how many times the time saving state B has been controlled, and an improvement in the game interest can be expected. In addition, if a period is provided in which the CHANCE remaining number display G3 is not displayed, the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until the CHANCE production mode (time saving state B) ends is not suggested during this period, but the CHANCE production mode (time saving A predetermined display suggesting that it is in the state B) may be performed. Examples of the predetermined display include the display of a character image of "Chance Remaining? Times" and the display of a character image of "Chance".

Also, in the first to third forms and the fifth form, if the time saving flag is ON at the control timing to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) based on the special loss (if it is a time saving state), the game state Although it was configured not to change the setting (configuration not to control to the slight time saving state) (see steps S1710 to S1716 shown in Figure 26-2), the time saving flag is set at the control timing to the time saving state B based on the special loss Even when it is ON, it is good also as a structure which performs control to the time saving state B. FIG. In this case, it may be configured to immediately end the time saving state A being set and shift to the time saving state B, or compare the remaining number of times of saving time in the time saving state A and the number of times of saving time set in the time saving state B, If the former≧the latter, the time saving state A is maintained. In the case of a configuration in which the transition to the time saving state B is made when the number of time saving times set in the time saving state B is larger than the remaining number of time saving times in the time saving state A, the time saving state A is immediately terminated and the time saving state B is entered. It is good also as a structure which makes it shift, and it is good also as a structure which shifts to the time saving state B, after continuing the time saving state A for the remaining number of times of time saving. Furthermore, in this case, the number of time saving times in time saving state B may be the original number of time saving times in time saving state B, or the remaining number of time saving times in time saving state A may be subtracted from the original number of time saving times in time saving state B. good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine, but it may be a game machine of a type other than a 1 type 2 type mixing machine such as a so-called "ST machine" or a "probability variable loop machine". If it is a ST machine or a variable loop machine, it may be a so-called "symbol variable machine" that determines the transition to a high probability state with a high jackpot winning probability based on the type of special symbol that has been won, or a V attacker (specific area It may be a so-called “V probability changer” in which a transition to a high probability state is determined based on passage to a specific area in a large winning device having a . 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 case of a symbol probability variable machine or a V probability variable machine, for example, a game state (low probability non-time-saving state) that is a low-probability state with a low jackpot winning probability and is a non-time-saving state corresponds to a normal game state.

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 .

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. 37 ( b) and (c)). However, as long as the game is played correctly (as long as the player continues to hit to the right), the game that wins the second big prize opening 35 can be caused to pass through the specific area 39 without fail during the small winning game. It does not have to be an open pattern that allows all of the spheres to pass through the specified area 39 . Specifically, for example, an opening pattern that repeats 0.1 second opening 12 times is used, and a game ball that wins when opening 1 to 9 times passes through the specific area 39, but when opening 10 to 12 times A winning game ball may pass through the non-specific area 70 . In other words, the opening pattern for passing may be an opening pattern that allows a prize to be won in the second large prize winning port 35 and that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second large prize winning port 35 passes through the specific area 39 . In addition, when the opening pattern as in this modified example is used, the opening/closing member of the second big winning device is as follows so that the game ball can easily enter the second big winning hole 35 at each opening. should be That is, it is preferable to adopt a forward/retreat type which can move back and forth, closes the second large prize winning opening when it is forward and opens the second large prize winning opening when it is retreating backward. It is preferable that the game ball flowing down the right 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. 37). 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 case of special 2V passing small hit, the number of winning balls that triggers the operation may be set to "1", for example. 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. Note that even if the distribution member 71 is configured to operate based on the number of winning balls that trigger the operation, it does not change 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 time saving state is entered without executing the jackpot game. It is configured to be controlled. On the other hand, a random number (time-saving random number) for the lottery (time-saving lottery) for whether or not to control the time-saving state is separately acquired, and before the start of the variable display of the special symbols, time-saving random numbers are used to shorten the time. It is good also as composition which performs lottery (judgment of whether to make it into a time-saving state). 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 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, if it does not interfere with the game, it may be configured without the special figure 2 reservation, that is, the upper limit storage number of the special figure 2 reservation is "0".

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.

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 Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding configurations in the 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. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4. Invention B is a general term for inventions B1 to B6 below. Invention C is a general term for inventions C1 to C7 below. Invention D is a general term for inventions D1 to D7 below. Invention E is a general term for inventions E1 to E6 below. Invention F is a general term for inventions F1 to F3 below. Invention G is a general term for inventions G1 to G7 below. Invention H is a general term for inventions H1 to H6 below.

Invention A1:
Determination means (jackpot determination process by the game control microcomputer 81) for performing a predetermined determination process (jackpot determination process);
Based on the result of the predetermined determination process, a jackpot game execution means (processing related to execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player;
Game state control means (game state by game control microcomputer 81) controllable to ball entry easy state (time saving state) in which game balls are easier to enter into variable start port (second start port 21) than normal game state processing related to the setting of) and
The easy-to-enter state includes a first easy-to-enter state (time-saving state A (normal time-saving state)) and a setting in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than the first easy-to-enter state. 2 There is an easy-to-enter state (time-saving state B (small time-saving state)),
The game state control means is
Controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to the first ball-entering easy state (time-saving state A);
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result (special loss), it is possible to control to the second ball entry easy state (time saving state B) without going through the jackpot game. can be,
When the big winning game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state, and when the big winning game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) characterized in that the privilege given to the player may differ depending on the situation (see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the result of the predetermined determination process is the specific determination result, the state is controlled to the second easy-entering state, and the jackpot game is executed from the second easy-entering state. Since a privilege different from when a jackpot game is executed from a normal game state may be given, the game is diversified and the game interest is improved.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state than when the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the benefit given to the player tends to be greater (the number of times of time reduction is likely to be set to a larger value, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since a larger privilege is more likely to be provided in the second easy-enter state than in the normal game state, it is possible to raise interest in the second easy-enter state, Game interest is improved.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to Invention A1 or Invention A2,
Special winning opening opening means (processing related to opening of the big winning opening by the game control microcomputer 81) for opening the special winning opening (second big winning opening 35) based on the result of the predetermined determination process,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the jackpot game executing means is capable of executing the jackpot game based on the fact that a game ball that has won the special prize hole has passed through a specific area (39).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the second easy-ball-entering state is set in a gaming machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) capable of executing a jackpot game based on the game ball passing through the specific area in the special winning opening. By providing it, it is possible to provide a 1-type and 2-type mixing machine with a new game property in which a privilege different from that in the normal game state is awarded in the second easy ball entry state.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to Invention A3,
Symbol display control means (processing related to special symbol variation by game control microcomputer 81) for performing variable display of identification symbols (special symbols) indicating the result of the predetermined determination process,
The game state control means is
When the number of executions of the variable display of the identification symbols in the easy-to-enter state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution, the control to the easy-to-enter state is terminated,
When the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state, the upper limit number of times of execution is set to a specific number of times (6 times) at a first rate (50%) Control to the first ball easy state (time saving state A),
When the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state, the upper limit execution is performed at a second rate (100%) different from the first rate. A game machine characterized in that the number of times is controlled to the first ball-entering easy state (time-saving state A) in which the number of times is the specific number of times (6 times).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the second easy-ball-entering state is set in a gaming machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) capable of executing a jackpot game based on the game ball passing through the specific area in the special winning opening. By providing it, it is possible to provide a game state in which the upper limit number of times of execution shifts to the first easy-to-ball-enter state with a specific number of times at a probability different from that of the normal game state, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

Invention B1:
Determination means (jackpot determination process by the game control microcomputer 81) for performing a predetermined determination process (jackpot determination process);
Game state control means (game control microcomputer 81 for game control) controllable to a ball entry easy state (time saving state) in which a game ball is easier to enter the variable start port (second start port 21) than the normal game state processing related to the setting of) and
As a result of the predetermined determination process based on the ball entering the variable start opening, a hit (small hit) that triggers the opening of the special winning opening (second big winning opening 35) and a big winning game that is advantageous to the player. It includes a special loss that triggers control to the easy-to-enter state without passing through, and does not include a normal loss that is different from the above-mentioned hit and the above-mentioned special loss (see FIGS. 7 and 9). Game machine (pachinko game machine 1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the result of the determination process based on the ball entering the variable start opening, which makes it easy to enter the ball in the easy-entering state, does not normally include a loss, so even if the hit is not drawn. , it is possible to provide a new game property of shifting to an easy ball entry state based on a special loss.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The easy-to-enter state includes a first easy-to-enter state (time-saving state A (normal time-saving state)) and a setting in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than the first easy-to-enter state. 2 There is an easy-to-enter state (time-saving state B (small time-saving state)),
The game state control means is
The game state after the end of the jackpot game may be controlled to the first ball-entering easy state,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the result of the predetermined determination process based on the ball entering the variable start opening is the special loss, the game machine is controlled to the second easy-ball-entering state.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the easy-to-enter state, which is shifted as a result of drawing a special failure in the determination process based on the ball entering the variable starting hole, is the second easy-to-enter state in which the ball is relatively difficult to enter the variable starting hole. state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's profit from becoming too large while maintaining the game property of shifting to an easy-to-ball-enter state based on a special loss even when a hit cannot be drawn.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to Invention B2,
The jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state than when the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the benefit given to the player tends to be greater (the number of times of time reduction is likely to be set to a larger value, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the case where the big winning game is executed based on the determination processing in the second easy-to-enter state is better than the case where the big winning game is executed based on the determination processing in the normal game state. Since the player's profit is more likely to increase than in the second easy-to-enter state, the player's interest in being in the second easy-to-enter state is heightened, and the amusement of the game is improved.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to Invention B3,
A specific area (39) through which the game ball that has won the special winning opening can pass,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the jackpot game may be executed based on the game ball passing through the specific area.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in a so-called 1-type 2-type mixing machine capable of executing a jackpot game based on the game ball passing through the specific area in the special winning hole, the first ball entry easy state is entered after the jackpot game. When controlled, even if a hit cannot be drawn based on the ball entering the variable starting port, the second easy-ball-entering state can be controlled. An advantageous game will be provided. Therefore, it is possible to convince the player, who conventionally stopped the game immediately after returning from the easy-to-enter state to the normal game state, to continue playing the game because the state is the second easy-to-enter state. It is possible to make the gaming machine with a high operating rate.

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to Invention B4,
Symbol display control means (processing related to special symbol variation by game control microcomputer 81) for performing variable display of identification symbols (special symbols) indicating the result of the predetermined determination process,
The game state control means is
When the number of executions of the variable display of the identification symbols in the easy-to-enter state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution, the control to the easy-to-enter state is terminated,
When the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state, the upper limit number of times of execution is set to a specific number of times (6 times) at a first rate (50%) Control to the first ball easy state (time saving state A),
When the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state, the upper limit execution is performed at a second rate (100%) different from the first rate. A game machine characterized in that the number of times is controlled to the first ball-entering easy state (time-saving state A) in which the number of times is the specific number of times (6 times).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in a so-called 1-type 2-type mixing machine capable of executing a jackpot game based on the game ball passing through the specific area in the special winning opening, by providing the second easy ball entry state It is possible to provide a game state in which the upper limit number of times of execution enters into the first ball-entering easy state with a specific number of times at a probability different from that of the normal game state, and improvement of game interest can be expected.

Invention B6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B5,
The game state control means is
If it is in the normal game state at the control timing to the easy-entering state based on the special loss, while controlling to the easy-entering state (if the time-saving flag is OFF (at step S1710 in FIG. 26-1) YES) while turning on the time saving flag based on the special loss (loss pattern B, loss pattern C),
If it is in the easy-entering state at the control timing to the easy-entering state based on the special loss, the setting of the game state is not changed (if the time-saving flag is OFF (NO in step S1710 in FIG. 26-1) ) A game machine characterized by not turning on a time saving flag even if a special losing pattern (losing pattern B, losing pattern C) is drawn.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if the game state is already in the easy-ball-entering state at the control timing to the easy-ball-entering state based on the special loss, the setting of the game state is not changed. Therefore, even if the easy-to-enter state ends and the game returns to the normal game state, a new game feature is provided in which the easy-to-enter state is set again. It is possible to prevent the interests of the state from being harmed.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, on the condition that a game ball enters the start port, whether or not it is a big hit is determined. A big hit judgment to judge is performed. 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. And in the gaming machine according to JP-A-2018-88993, after the jackpot game is executed, it becomes a time-saving state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the normal game state (non-time-saving state) in the openable and closable variable start port. Sometimes. However, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the enjoyment of games in gaming machines in which game balls are more likely to enter the openable and closable variable starter than in the normal game state.

Invention A described above is a game machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-88993. There is a second ball-entering easy state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter, and the game state control means controls the game state after the jackpot game ends to the first ball-entering easy state, and performs a predetermined determination. When the processing result is a specific determination result, it is possible to control to the second easy-to-enter state without going through the jackpot game, and based on the result of the predetermined determination processing in the normal game state. Benefits given to the player may be different between when the jackpot game is executed and when the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state." is different. In addition, the above-described invention B provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, "The result of the predetermined determination process based on the entry of the ball into the variable start opening is the opportunity to open the special winning opening. It includes a win and a special loss that triggers control to an easy-to-enter state without going through a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player, and does not include a normal loss that is neither a win nor a special loss.” is doing. As a result, each of the inventions A to B can solve the problem of "improving the enjoyment of the game" (provides an action and effect).

Invention C1:
Determination means (jackpot determination process by the game control microcomputer 81) for performing a predetermined determination process (jackpot determination process);
production control means (production control microcomputer 91) for stopping and displaying the production patterns (8L, 8C, 8R) in a prescribed stop mode (double eyes) when the result of the predetermined determination process is a hit; ,
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a win, when the first privilege (time saving state A with a jackpot game and one time saving time) is given, the second advantage that is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege There are times when 2 benefits (jackpot game and time saving state A with 6 time saving times) are given,
In the display mode of the production pattern, there is a non-advantageous mode (a display mode in which the basic image KG is white, shown in FIG. and a number pattern such as "1" shown), and an advantageous mode in which it is determined that the second privilege is granted when the stop display is performed in the predetermined stop mode (the basic image KG is displayed in gold, FIG. 46 There are number patterns such as "7" shown in , and number patterns from "1" to "9" shown in FIG.
When the result of the predetermined determination process in the first game state (non-time saving state (normal game state)) is a hit, the first privilege is granted and the second privilege is granted. On the other hand, when the result of the predetermined determination process in the second game state (time saving state B (slight time saving state)) different from the first game state is hit, the second privilege is given However, the first privilege is not granted (see FIG. 8),
The production symbols that are variably displayed in the first production mode (normal production mode) set in the first game state include the production symbols of the advantageous mode and the production symbols of the non-advantageous mode (Fig. 46). See), the effect symbols that are variably displayed in the second effect mode (CHANCE effect mode) set in the second game state include the effect symbols of the advantageous mode, but the effect symbols of the non-advantageous mode are A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) characterized by not being included (see FIG. 47).

According to the game machine having this configuration, in the second game state in which it is determined that the second privilege will be given if the player wins, the performance symbols to be variably displayed are only the performance symbols of the advantageous mode, and the performance symbols of the non-advantage mode. is not included, it is possible to convey to the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the second privilege is always given if the player wins.

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
The production executing means is
Multiple types of production patterns (“1” to “9” number patterns) are variably displayed,
In the first production mode (normal production mode), some of the plurality of types of production patterns (number patterns "3", "5", "7") are displayed in the advantageous manner, and the plurality of Other parts (number patterns of '1', '2', '4', '6', '8', '9') different from the part of the types of production patterns are displayed in the non-advantageous mode. while (see FIG. 46),
In the second production mode (CHANCE production mode), all of the plurality of types of production patterns (number patterns "1" to "9") are displayed in the advantageous mode (see FIG. 47). Characteristic game machine.

According to the game machine of this configuration, in both the first game state and the second game state, without reducing the types of the performance symbols to be variably displayed, the performance symbols of the non-advantageous mode are eliminated and only the performance symbols of the advantageous mode are displayed. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the reduction in the number of types of performance symbols.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to invention C2,
The effect executing means has a common background image (daytime background image G10, FIG. 45 (A) (B )) is displayed.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, by displaying the same background image as in the first game state even in the second game state, the player misunderstands that it is advantageous in a sense other than confirming the second privilege if the player wins. It is possible to suppress

Invention C4:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C3,
Game state control means (game control microcomputer 81 for game control) that can be controlled to a ball-entering easy state (time-saving state) in which a game ball is easier to enter the variable start port (second start port 21) than the normal game state state setting processing),
The easy-to-enter state includes a first easy-to-enter state (time-saving state A (normal time-saving state)) and a setting in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than the first easy-to-enter state. 2 There is an easy-to-enter state (time-saving state B (small time-saving state)),
The first game state is the normal game state,
The gaming machine, wherein the second gaming state is the second easy ball-entering state.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the player recognizes the significance of providing the second easy-ball-entering state in which the ball is more difficult to enter into the variable starter than the first easy-ball-entering state, through the aspect of the above-described production pattern. It is possible to

Invention C5:
The gaming machine according to invention C4,
The game state control means may control to the second easy ball entry state without going through a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player (may control to the time saving state B based on a special loss). Characteristic game machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to provide a new game feature that the second easy-ball-entering state can be transitioned to without going through a big winning game.

Invention C6:
The gaming machine according to Invention C4 or Invention C5,
Based on the result of the predetermined determination process based on the ball entering the variable start opening, the special winning opening opening means (large winning opening by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of opening the special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) processing related to mouth opening);
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game ball that has won the special prize hole has passed through the specific area (39) (related to execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) processing), and a game machine characterized by comprising.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the gaming machine that executes the jackpot game based on the passage of the game ball into the specific area in the special winning opening, by providing the second easy-to-enter state, new game characteristics are provided. can be provided.

Invention C7:
The gaming machine according to invention C6,
The game state control means terminates the control for the easy-enter state when the number of executions of symbol variation in the easy-enter state reaches the upper limit number of executions,
The first privilege includes control to the first ball-entering easy state (time-saving state A) in which the upper limit number of times of execution is set to a first value (for example, once),
The second privilege includes control to the first easy ball-entering state (time-saving state A) in which the upper limit number of times of execution is set to a second value (for example, 6 times) larger than the first value. A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the gaming machine (so-called 1-type 2-type mixing machine) that executes a jackpot game based on the game ball passing through the specific area in the special winning opening, the second easy ball entry state is set. , it is possible to establish a game state in which if the player wins, it is determined that the player enters the first easy ball-entering state with a large upper limit number of executions, and new game characteristics can be provided.

Invention C8:
The gaming machine according to invention C6,
The game state control means terminates the control for the easy-enter state when the number of executions of symbol variation in the easy-enter state reaches the upper limit number of executions,
The first benefit does not include control to the first easy ball entry state,
A gaming machine, wherein the second privilege includes control to the first easy ball-entering state (time-saving state A) in which the upper limit number of executions is a specific number of times (for example, 6 times).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the gaming machine (so-called 1-type 2-type mixing machine) that executes a jackpot game based on the game ball passing through the specific area in the special winning opening, the second easy ball entry state is set. , it is possible to establish a game state in which, if the player wins, the player enters into the first easy-ball-entering state in which the maximum number of times of execution is a specific number of times, thereby providing a new game feature.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, on the condition that a game ball enters the start port, whether or not it is a big hit is determined. A big hit judgment to judge is performed. 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. In the gaming machine according to JP-A-2018-88993, when the special symbols are variably displayed, the performance symbols are variably displayed. In the variable display of performance symbols, the performance symbols are finally stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the big hit determination. However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine that notifies the determination result by stop-displaying the effect symbols in order to improve the amusement of the game.

The above-described invention C is based on the gaming machine described in JP-A-2018-88993, "In the production pattern that is variably displayed in the first production mode set in the first game state, the first privilege While the production pattern of the advantageous mode in which it is determined that the second privilege more advantageous to the player than the The performance symbols variably displayed in the second performance mode set in the 2-game state include the performance symbols of the advantageous aspect but do not include the performance symbols of the non-advantageous aspect. Thus, each invention of the invention C can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (provides a function and effect).

Invention D1:
Determination means (jackpot determination process by the game control microcomputer 81) for performing a predetermined determination process (jackpot determination process);
Symbol variation means (processing related to special symbol variation by the game control microcomputer 81) for performing symbol variation that causes the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the predetermined determination process to be stopped after the variation display,
A game state that can be controlled to a specific game state (time saving state A) that is set to make it easier for the game ball to enter the variable start port (second start port 21) than the non-specific game state (non-time saving state or time saving state B) Control means (processing related to game state setting by the game control microcomputer 81);
Provided with production execution means (production control microcomputer 91) capable of executing production using production means including predetermined display means (image display device 7),
The game state control means may control to the specific game state based on the fact that the symbol variation has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 610 times),
In the non-specific game state, the effect execution means provides a first display (remaining number of ceiling reaching number display G4, FIG. 45 (B )) can be displayed on the display means (Pachinko game machine 1).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the first display is made in the non-specific game state, thereby indicating to the player how many more symbol variations are required to be controlled to the specific game state. It is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Invention D2:
The gaming machine according to Invention D1,
The production executing means is
In the case of the non-specific game state, when executing the production in the first production mode (normal production mode), and in the second production mode (CHANCE production mode) different from the first production mode There is a time to execute the production,
In the case of the first production mode, the first display may be displayed on the display means,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the first display is not displayed on the display means when the second presentation mode is set.

According to the game machine having this configuration, the first display, which is not performed in the second performance mode, can be performed in the first performance mode, thereby improving the amusement of the game during the first performance mode. is possible.

Invention D3:
The gaming machine according to Invention D2,
In the case of the second effect mode (CHANCE effect mode), the effect execution means displays a second display (CHANCE remaining) indicating the number of executions of the symbol variation until the second effect mode is terminated. A gaming machine characterized in that the number display G3 (FIG. 45(A)) is displayed on the display means.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, in the second effect mode, the second display is made to suggest the number of times until the effect mode ends. does not display the first display, the display of the number of times is simpler than the configuration in which the first display and the second display are performed at the same time, and it is difficult to confuse the player.

Invention D4:
The gaming machine according to Invention D3,
The effect execution means displays the first display (remaining number of times reaching the ceiling) in accordance with a change from one of the first effect mode (normal effect mode) and the second effect mode (CHANCE effect mode) to the other. A gaming machine characterized in that one of the display G4) and the second display (CHANCE remaining number display G3) is hidden and the other is displayed.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when changing from the second effect mode to the first effect mode, the second display is terminated and the first display is started, or from the first effect mode to the first display. When the performance mode is changed to 2, the first display is finished and the second display is started, so that even if the performance mode is changed, the player can grasp the number of pattern fluctuations as a next standard, and the player is motivated to play. It is possible to prevent suppression of

Invention D5:
The gaming machine according to Invention D3 or Invention D4,
In the non-specific game state, the first non-specific game state (non-time-saving state (normal game state)) and the second setting where the game ball is easier to enter the variable starter than the first non-specific game state 2 There is a non-specific game state (time saving state B (slight time saving state)),
The production executing means is
When it is the first non-specific game state, it is set to the first production mode (normal production mode),
A gaming machine characterized in that the second performance mode (CHANCE performance mode) is set in the case of the second non-specific game state.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the second non-specified game state is set, the second effect mode is set and the second display is performed, so the player knows how long the second non-specified game state lasts. It is possible to recognize

Invention D6:
The gaming machine according to Invention D5,
Based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second non-specific game state than when a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the first non-specific game state A gaming machine characterized in that, when the jackpot game is executed by the player, the privilege given to the player tends to be larger (the number of times of time saving is likely to be set to a large value, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since a larger privilege is more likely to be given in the second non-specific game state than in the first non-specific game state, it is possible to increase interest in the second non-specific game state. It becomes possible, and improvement of amusement interest can be expected.

Invention D7:
The gaming machine according to Invention D5 or Invention D6,
The game state control means, when the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result (special loss, see FIG. 9), without going through a jackpot game advantageous to the player, the second non-specific game A gaming machine characterized in that there is a state control.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the game state may be shifted to the second non-specific game state even if the jackpot game is not executed, so that the game can be advanced while expecting the shift to the second non-specific game state. is possible, and an improvement in amusement interest can be expected.

Invention E1:
A variable starting port (second starting port 21) provided in the first flow path (right flow path R2) in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down;
Another starting port (first starting port 20) provided in a second flow path (left flow path R1) different from the first flow path in the game area;
Determination means (process related to determination of a big hit or the like by the game control microcomputer 81) for performing a predetermined determination process (big hit determination process, see FIG. 21) based on the ball entering the variable start opening or the other start opening;
Based on the result of the predetermined determination process, a jackpot game execution means (processing related to execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player;
Game state control means (game state control by game control microcomputer 81) that can be controlled to a ball entry easy state (time saving state) that is easier to enter the game ball into the variable start port than the normal game state (non-time saving state) settings) and
and a hitting method notification means (a hitting method instruction lamp 45) capable of informing the hitting method,
The easy-to-enter state includes a first easy-to-enter state (time-saving state A (normal time-saving state)) and a setting in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than the first easy-to-enter state. 2 There is an easy-to-enter state (time-saving state B (small time-saving state)),
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result (special loss), the game state control means can control the state to the second ball easy-to-enter state without going through the jackpot game. Yes (see Figure 9),
The hitting method informing means, in the first ball-entering easy state, a specific mode (right-handed reporting mode, lighting mode) for informing a specific hitting method (right-handed hitting) that causes the game ball to flow down the first flow path. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) characterized in that the second easy-to-enter state is not controlled in the specific mode.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the ball enters the first easy-to-enter state in which the ball can be easily entered into the variable starting port provided in the first flow path, and the result of the predetermined determination process is the specific determination result. Based on this, there are times when the second easy-entering state, in which the ball is more difficult to enter the variable starting port than in the first easy-entering state, and when the first easy-entering state is entered. However, the specific hitting method of aiming at the first flow path is notified by the hitting method notification means, and the specific hitting method is not notified even if the second easy-to-enter state is reached. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of a hitting method suitable for each easy-to-enter state, thereby preventing the player from making a mistake in hitting. As a result, an improvement in amusement is expected.

Invention E2:
The gaming machine according to invention E1,
The hitting method notification means, in the second easy-to-enter state, a non-specific mode ( A game machine characterized in that it is controlled to a left-handed notification mode, a light-off mode).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the optimal hitting method is notified by the hitting method notification means even in the second easy-to-enter state, so that it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in hitting.

Invention E3:
The gaming machine according to Invention E2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the hitting method notification means is controlled in the non-specific mode (extinguishing mode) even in the normal game state (non-time-saving state).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the hitting method notification means notifies that the same hitting method as in the normal game state should be performed in the second easy-entering state. It is possible to prevent a player from misunderstanding that a prize may be expected frequently.

Invention E4:
A gaming machine according to invention E2 or invention E3,
The hitting method notification means, in response to the first easy-entering state (time-saving state A) ending and being controlled to the second easy-entering state (time-saving state B), the specific mode (lighting mode) ) to the non-specific mode (light-out mode) (see FIG. 36).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the first easy-to-enter state in which the ball is easily entered into the variable starting port provided in the first flow path, and the second state in which the ball is more difficult to enter into the variable starting port. Both of the two easy-ball-entering states are easy-ball-entering states, but in the transition from the first easy-entering state to the second easy-ball-entering state, the mode of the hitting method informing means is changed to indicate a correct hitting state. Since the direction is indicated, it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in hitting.

Invention E5:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions E2 to E4,
The specific determination result includes a first specific determination result (loss pattern B) and a second specific determination result (loss pattern C) different from the first specific determination result,
The second easy-entering state includes a specific second easy-entering state (time-saving state B) and a non-specific second easy-entering state (time-saving state C) different from the specific second easy-entering state. , see FIG. 50),
When the result of the predetermined determination process is the first specific determination result, the game state control means controls to the specific second easy-to-enter state, and the result of the predetermined determination process is the If the result is the second specific determination result, control to the non-specific second easy ball entry state,
The hitting method informing means controls to the non-specific manner (left-hand hitting informing manner, extinguishing manner) in both the specific second easy-to-enter state and the non-specific second easy-to-enter state. (see FIG. 51(D)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, there are a plurality of second easy-ball-entering states that are shifted without going through a jackpot game, and any of them requires a non-specific hitting method. It is possible to provide a new game property. In either case, the player is prevented from making a mistake in hitting because the non-specific hitting is notified by the hitting method informing means.

Invention E6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions E1 to E4,
The specific determination result includes a first specific determination result (loss pattern B) and a second specific determination result (loss pattern C) different from the first specific determination result,
When the result of the predetermined determination process is the first specific determination result, the game state control means controls to the second ball-entering easy state (time-saving state B) without going through the jackpot game. , When the result of the predetermined determination process is the second specific determination result, control to the first easy-to-enter state (time-saving state A, see FIG. 52) without going through the jackpot game Characteristic game machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, there are times when the transition is made to the second easy-ball-entering state without going through the jackpot game, and times when the state is transitioned to the first-easy-ball-entering state without going through the jackpot game. Since the informing means informs the player of the optimum hitting method for each type of easy-to-enter state, it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in the hitting method.

Invention F1:
Determining means (processing related to determination of a big hit or the like by the game control microcomputer 81) for performing a predetermined determination process (big hit determination process, see FIG. 21);
Based on the result of the predetermined determination process, a jackpot game execution means (processing related to execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player;
A game state control means (for game control) that can be controlled to a ball-entering easy state (time-saving state) that is easier for the game ball to enter the variable start port (second start-up port 21) than the normal game state (non-time-saving state) Processing related to setting the game state by the microcomputer 81),
The easy-to-enter state includes a first easy-to-enter state (time-saving state A (normal time-saving state)) and a setting in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than the first easy-to-enter state. 2 There is an easy-to-enter state (time-saving state B (small time-saving state)),
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result (special loss), the game state control means can control the state to the second ball easy-to-enter state without going through the jackpot game. can be,
The control to the second easy ball-entering state based on the specific determination result is performed in the normal gaming state, but is not performed in the first easy-ball-entering state (see FIG. 26-2). A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, there are the first easy-entering state as the easy-entering state and the second easy-entering state in which the ball is more difficult to enter into the variable starting port than the first easy-entering state. Even if a specific determination result that triggers control to the second easy-ball-entering state is drawn while the state is in the state, the second easy-ball-entering state is not set, so the first easy-ball-entering state is established. The benefits of this will not be compromised. Therefore, it is possible to make the game more interesting than the configuration in which the second ball-entering easy state is set.

Invention F2:
The gaming machine according to Invention F1,
The specific determination result (special loss) includes a first specific determination result (loss pattern D) and a second specific determination result (loss pattern E) different from the first specific determination result. is included (see FIG. 53),
The game state control means is
When the result of the predetermined determination process is the first specific determination result, without going through the jackpot game, it can be controlled to the first easy ball entry state (time saving state A),
When the result of the predetermined determination process is the second specific determination result, the second ball-entering easy state (time-saving state B) can be controlled without going through the jackpot game,
The control to the first easy-to-enter state based on the first specific determination result is performed in the normal gaming state, but is not performed in the second easy-to-enter state (see FIG. 55, See FIG. 56).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the jackpot game is not executed, if the result of the predetermined determination process is the first specific determination result, the ball can be easily entered into the variable start opening. state, but if the second specific determination result is obtained before obtaining the first specific determination result, the ball entering the variable starting opening is not easier than in the first easy ball entry state. It is possible to provide a new game property that the second easy-ball-entering state does not occur, and during that time, control is not performed to the first easy-ball-entering state even if the first specific determination result is obtained. As a result, an improvement in amusement is expected.

Invention F3:
The gaming machine according to Invention F2,
than when the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state (non-time-saving state), the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state (time-saving state B) The game machine is characterized in that when the jackpot game is executed based on the result, the privilege given to the player tends to be larger (the number of times of time saving is likely to be set to a large value, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the second easy-entering state is reached, the privilege when the jackpot game is executed is greater than in the normal game state, so the second easy-entering state is achieved. A certain amount of profit is generated by entering the state, and the amusement of the game is improved.

Invention F4:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions F1 to F3,
The first easy-to-enter state (time-saving state A) is a game state in which it is easy to enter a ball into the variable starting port,
A gaming machine characterized in that the second ball-entering easy state (time-saving state B) is a gaming state in which it is substantially difficult to enter a ball into the variable starting port (see FIG. 10).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, in the second easy-ball-entering state, unlike the first easy-ball-entering state, a ball can enter the variable starting port as frequently as in the normal game state. It is a game state in which it is not easy to enter a ball into the variable start port. Therefore, in the game period in which the normal game state and a game state similar thereto are obtained, when the first specific determination result is obtained, the control is performed to the first easy-to-enter state, and when the first specific determination result is obtained. It is possible to provide a new game property that is provided with a time when the ball is not controlled to the first easy-ball-entering state even if obtained.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, on the condition that a game ball enters the start port, whether or not it is a big hit is determined. A big hit judgment to judge is performed. 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. And in the gaming machine according to JP-A-2018-88993, after the jackpot game is executed, it becomes a time-saving state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the normal game state (non-time-saving state) in the openable and closable variable start port. Sometimes. However, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the enjoyment of games in gaming machines in which game balls are more likely to enter the openable and closable variable starter than in the normal game state.

The invention D described above is a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993. There is a case where control is performed to a specific game state in which the game ball is easily entered into the mouth, and the performance execution means suggests the number of times until the number of times of pattern variation execution reaches a predetermined number in the case of a non-specific game state. It is possible to cause the display means to display the first display to be performed." Thus, each invention of the invention D can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (provides a function and effect).

In addition, the above-described invention E is a game machine described in JP-A-2018-88993, "the game state control means, when the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result, goes through a jackpot game. It is possible to control to a second easy-ball-entering state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable starting hole than in the first easy-entering state, and the hitting method notification means is capable of controlling the first easy-entering ball state. In the state, the game ball is controlled in a specific mode that informs a specific way of hitting that makes the game ball flow down the first flow path provided with the variable starting port, while in the second easy-to-enter state, it is not controlled in a specific mode. It is different in that Thus, each invention of the invention E can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (provides an effect).

In addition, the above-described invention F is a game machine described in JP-A-2018-88993, "the game state control means, when the result of a predetermined determination process is a specific determination result, goes through a jackpot game. It is possible to control to a second easy ball entry state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable starting port than in the first easy ball entry state, and a second easy ball entry state based on a specific determination result. Control to the state is performed in the normal game state, but is not performed in the first easy-to-enter state. Thus, each invention of the invention E can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (provides an effect).

Invention G1:
A game state control means (for game control) that can be controlled to a ball-entering easy state (time-saving state) that is easier for the game ball to enter the variable start port (second start-up port 21) than the normal game state (non-time-saving state) processing related to game state setting by the microcomputer 81);
A state notification means (state notification lamp 46) controlled in a manner according to the game state,
The easy-to-enter state includes a first easy-to-enter state (time-saving state A (normal time-saving state)) and a setting in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than the first easy-to-enter state. 2 There is an easy-to-enter state (time-saving state B (small time-saving state)),
The state notification means is controlled in a predetermined first mode (a first lighting mode in which the right side state notification lamp 46a is lit and the left side state notification lamp 46b is turned off) in the first easy-entering state. In the 2-ball easy state, control is performed in a second mode different from the first mode (a second lighting mode in which the right side state notification lamp 46a is turned off and the left side state notification lamp 46b is turned on) (see FIG. 10-2). A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the first easy-entering state and the second easy-entering state are both easy-entering states, but the state notification means is provided for the first easy-entering state and the second easy-entering state. are different, it is possible to recognize which easy-ball-entering state is due to the difference in the state informing means. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game state from being correctly recognized, and to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

Invention G2:
The gaming machine according to Invention G1,
The state notification means, in the normal game state (non-time-saving state), the third mode different from the first mode and the second mode (extinguishment mode in which both the right side state notification lamp 46a and the left side state notification lamp 46b are extinguished) A gaming machine characterized by being controlled.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since the mode of the state notification means differs between the second easy-entering state and the normal gaming state, the second easy-entering state is more likely to reach the variable start port than the first easy-entering state. Even in a game state in which it is difficult to enter a ball, it is possible to correctly recognize whether the game state is the second easy ball-entering state or the normal game state by the state notification means.

Invention G3:
The gaming machine according to Invention G1 or Invention G2,
Equipped with an external signal output means (external terminal plate 140) capable of outputting a signal to the outside of the game machine,
The external signal output means is
It is possible to change the output mode of the first signal (state signal 3) and the second signal (state signal 2) different from the first signal (see FIG. 10-2) according to the game state,
In the first easy-entering state, the output mode of the first signal and the second signal is set to the first output mode (state signal 3 is ON and state signal 2 is OFF), and the second easy-ball-entering state is set. In the state, the output mode of the first signal and the second signal is set to a second output mode (state signal 3 is OFF and state signal 2 is ON) different from the first output mode. game machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, both the first easy-entering state and the second easy-entering state are states of easy-entering, but the external signal is output in the first easy-entering state and the second easy-entering state. Since the output modes of the signals by the means are different, it is possible to indicate to the outside of the game machine which easy-to-ball-enter state is due to the difference in the output mode of the signal by the external signal output means. Therefore, it is possible to allow the outside to correctly recognize the game state of the gaming machine.

Invention G4:
The gaming machine according to Invention G3,
The external signal output means, in the normal game state, the output mode of the first signal (state signal 3) and the second signal (state signal 2) is different from the first output mode and the second output mode A game machine characterized by a third output mode (a mode in which both state signal 3 and state signal 2 are OFF).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the output mode of the signal by the external signal output means differs between the second easy-entering state and the normal game state, the second easy-entering state is more variable than the first easy-entering state. Even if the game state is set to make it difficult to enter a ball into the starting hole, it is possible for the outside of the game machine to correctly recognize whether the game state is the second easy-to-enter ball state or the normal game state.

Invention G5:
The gaming machine according to Invention G4,
A jackpot game execution means (processing related to execution of a jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player is provided,
The external signal output means changes the output mode of the first signal (state signal 3) and the second signal (state signal 2) to the first output mode and the second output mode during the execution period of the jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized in that a fourth output mode (state signal 3 and state signal 2 are both ON) different from the third output mode.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the first signal and the second signal indicating whether the state is the first easy-entering state or the second easy-entering state are used to indicate whether the jackpot game is being executed. It is possible to output various information to the outside of the gaming machine by efficiently utilizing a limited number of signals for external output.

Invention G6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions G1 to G5,
Determining means (big hit determination processing by game control microcomputer 81) for performing predetermined determination processing (big hit determination processing) including determination of whether or not it is hit,
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific loss (special loss), the game state control means controls the second ball-entering easy state (time-saving state B) without going through a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. A game machine characterized in that it can be controlled to (slight time reduction state)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the second easy-ball-entering state, in which the ball is more difficult to enter into the variable start hole than the first easy-ball-entering state, is entered based on the fact that the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific loss. It is possible to provide a new game property of being controlled. Among such new game features, it is possible to correctly recognize whether the player is in the second easy-ball-entering state or the first easy-ball-entering state by the state notification means.

Invention G7:
The gaming machine according to Invention G6,
The jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state than when the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the benefit given to the player tends to be greater (the number of times of time reduction is likely to be set to a larger value, see FIG. 8).

When the jackpot game is executed from the second ball-entering easy state, a larger privilege is likely to be given than when the jackpot game is executed from the normal game state, so that the games are diversified and the second ball-entering is easy. Interest in becoming a state is heightened, and amusement in the game is improved.

Invention H1:
A game state control means (for game control) that can be controlled to a ball-entering easy state (time-saving state) that is easier for the game ball to enter the variable start port (second start-up port 21) than the normal game state (non-time-saving state) processing related to game state setting by the microcomputer 81);
A state notification means (state notification lamp 460) that is controlled in a manner according to the game state,
The easy-to-enter state includes a first easy-to-enter state (time-saving state A (normal time-saving state)) and a setting in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable start port than the first easy-to-enter state. 2 There is an easy-to-enter state (time-saving state B (small time-saving state)),
The state notification means is controlled in a specific mode (lighting mode) different from that in the normal game state in the first easy-enter state, and in the normal game state in the second easy-enter state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is controlled in the same non-specific mode (light-out mode) (see FIG. 58).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the first easy-entering state and the second easy-entering state are both easy-entering states, but the state notification means is provided for the first easy-entering state and the second easy-entering state. are different, it is possible to recognize which easy-ball-entering state is due to the difference in the state informing means. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game state from being correctly recognized, and to suppress the deterioration of the game interest. In addition, since the mode of the state notification means in the second easy-to-enter state is the same as the mode of the state-informing means in the normal game state, the second easy-to-enter state is more variable than the first easy-to-enter state. It is possible to indicate by the mode of the state notification means that the game state is close to the normal game state because the setting is such that it is difficult to enter the ball into the starting hole.

Invention H2:
The gaming machine according to invention H1,
Equipped with an external signal output means (external terminal plate 140) capable of outputting a signal to the outside of the game machine,
The external signal output means is
It is possible to change the output mode of the first signal (state signal 3) and the second signal (state signal 2) different from the first signal according to the game state,
In the first easy-to-enter state, the output mode of the first signal and the second signal is changed to a specific output mode (a mode in which the state signal 3 is ON and the state signal 2 is OFF) different from that in the normal gaming state. ), and in the second easy-to-enter state, the output mode of the first signal and the second signal is set to the same non-specific output mode as in the normal game state (both state signal 3 and state signal 2 are OFF). aspect).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, both the first easy-entering state and the second easy-entering state are states of easy-entering, but the external signal is output in the first easy-entering state and the second easy-entering state. Since the output modes of the signals by the means are different, it is possible to indicate to the outside of the game machine which easy-to-ball-enter state is due to the difference in the output mode of the signal by the external signal output means. In addition, since the output mode of the signal by the external signal output means in the second easy-enter state is the same as the output mode of the signal by the external signal output means in the normal game state, the second easy-enter state and the normal game state, the mode of the state notification means and the output mode of the first signal and the second signal by the external signal output means are associated in the same manner, and the state indicated by the state notification means and the state indicated by the external signal output means It is possible to prevent the occurrence of misrecognition due to deviation from the displayed state.

Invention H3:
The gaming machine according to invention H2,
the specific output mode is a mode of outputting one of the first signal and the second signal;
The gaming machine, wherein the non-specific output mode is a mode in which neither the first signal nor the second signal is output.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since neither the first signal nor the second signal is output in the second easy-enter state, the signal that is not output in the first easy-enter state out of the first signal and the second signal is selected. , can be used as a signal indicating arbitrary information.

Invention H4:
The gaming machine according to Invention H2 or Invention H3,
A jackpot game execution means (processing related to execution of a jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player is provided,
The external signal output means changes the output mode of the first signal (state signal 3) and the second signal (state signal 2) to both the specific output mode and the non-specific output mode during the execution period of the jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized in that it has a different special output mode (state signal 3 and state signal 2 are ON modes).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to indicate whether or not the jackpot game is being executed by using the first signal and the second signal that can indicate the type of the easy-to-enter state. It is possible to output various information to the outside of the gaming machine by efficiently utilizing the number of signals for external output.

Invention H5:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions H1 to H4,
Determining means (big hit determination processing by game control microcomputer 81) for performing predetermined determination processing (big hit determination processing) including determination of whether or not it is hit,
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific loss (special loss), the game state control means controls the second ball-entering easy state (time-saving state B) without going through a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. A game machine characterized in that it can be controlled to (slight time reduction state)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the second easy-ball-entering state, in which the ball is more difficult to enter into the variable start hole than the first easy-ball-entering state, is entered based on the fact that the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific loss. It is possible to provide a new game property of being controlled. Among such new game features, it is possible to correctly recognize whether the player is in the second easy-ball-entering state or the first easy-ball-entering state by the state notification means.

Invention H6:
The gaming machine according to Invention H5,
The jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state than when the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the benefit given to the player tends to be greater (the number of times of time reduction is likely to be set to a larger value, see FIG. 8).

When the jackpot game is executed from the second ball-entering easy state, a larger privilege is likely to be given than when the jackpot game is executed from the normal game state, so that the games are diversified and the second ball-entering is easy. Interest in becoming a state is heightened, and amusement in the game is improved.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, on the condition that a game ball enters the start port, whether or not it is a big hit is determined. A big hit judgment to judge is performed. 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. And in the gaming machine according to JP-A-2018-88993, after the jackpot game is executed, it becomes a time-saving state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the normal game state (non-time-saving state) in the openable and closable variable start port. Sometimes. However, in a gaming machine in which a game ball enters a game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the openable and closable variable start port than in a normal game state, when multiple types of states in which a ball is easily entered into the variable start port are provided, the game There is room for ingenuity to suppress the decline in interest.

The invention G described above is a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993. It is controlled to the first mode, and in the second easy ball entry state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the variable start hole than in the first easy ball entry state, the control is performed to the second mode different from the first mode. It is different in that As a result, each invention of invention G can solve the problem of "suppressing the decline in interest in games" (provides a working effect).

In addition, the invention H described above provides a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, in which "the state notification means controlled in a manner corresponding to the game state is in the normal game state in the first easy-to-enter state. In the second easy-entering state, which is controlled in a specific mode different from that in the first easy-entering state, and in which the game ball is less likely to enter the variable starting port than in the first easy-entering state, the normal game state is the same non-playing state. is controlled in a specific manner". As a result, each invention of invention H can solve the problem of "suppressing the decline in interest in games" (provides an action and effect).

1... Pachinko machine 21... Second starting port (variable starting port)
46 ... Status notification lamp (status notification means)
81... Game control microcomputer 91... Production control microcomputer 100... Image control board 140... External terminal plate (external signal output means)

Claims (6)

a game state control means capable of controlling a ball-entering easy state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the variable start port than in a normal game state;
and a state notification means that is controlled in a manner according to the game state,
The ball-entering easy state includes a first ball-entering easy state and a second ball-entering easy state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the variable starting port than the first ball-entering easy state,
In the first easy-to-enter state, the state notification means is controlled in a specific manner different from that in the normal game state, and in the second easy-to-enter state, the same non-playing state as in the normal game state. A gaming machine characterized by being controlled in a specific manner. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Equipped with external signal output means capable of outputting a signal to the outside of the game machine,
The external signal output means is
It is possible to change the output mode of the first signal and the second signal different from the first signal according to the game state,
In the first easy-to-enter state, the output mode of the first signal and the second signal is a specific output mode different from that in the normal game state, and in the second easy-to-enter state, the first A gaming machine characterized in that the output mode of the signal and the second signal is set to the same non-specific output mode as in the normal game state. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
the specific output mode is a mode of outputting one of the first signal and the second signal;
The gaming machine, wherein the non-specific output mode is a mode in which neither the first signal nor the second signal is output. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player is provided,
The external signal output means is characterized in that, during the execution period of the jackpot game, the output mode of the first signal and the second signal is a special output mode different from the specified output mode and the non-specified output mode. game machine. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Provided with determination means for performing a predetermined determination process including determination of whether or not hit,
The game state control means can control to the second easy-to-enter state without going through a jackpot game advantageous to the player when the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific loss. A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 5,
The jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state than when the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state. A gaming machine characterized in that a privilege given to a player tends to be larger when the number of the players is increased.

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