JP7217534B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine in which a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether or not a game ball enters a start hole (ball entrance). When a big hit is determined, a variable display of a special symbol is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination (see Patent Document 1).

Then, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot in the variable display of the special symbols, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed.

JP 2018-88993 A

However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines capable of executing jackpot games in order to improve the amusement of games.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
A game control means capable of controlling a game state;
A gaming machine comprising an effect executing means capable of executing an effect by displaying a predetermined image on a display unit,
The game control means is
Variable display of the identification information can be executed, and in response to the identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific mode, it is possible to control to a jackpot game state accompanied by the opening of a variable winning opening that can be opened and closed provided in the game area. can be,
After the jackpot game state, it may be controlled to the normal game state,
Provided in the game area in response to a predetermined number of switching times, which is the number of times the variable display of stopping and displaying the identification information in a non-specific manner different from the specific manner is continuously performed. The openable and closable variable starting port may be controlled to a specific game state that is easier to open than in the normal game state,
In the specific game state, the probability of controlling to the jackpot game state in response to the stop display of the identification information is higher than in the normal game state,
According to the non-specific fluctuation frequency becomes the switching frequency , there is a high possibility of controlling to the specific game state than after the jackpot game state,
The effect executing means is capable of displaying, in the normal game state, on the display unit, a remaining privilege reaching display capable of suggesting the remaining number of times until the non-specific fluctuation number reaches the switching number. It is a game machine that

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a schematic front view showing a second big winning device and the like provided in the gaming machine. 1. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 1, and is a figure which shows the display devices with which the game machine is equipped. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) It is a small winning symbol type determination table. (D) A 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. It is a time reduction setting table for reaching the number of times of privilege provision. (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. (A) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for non-time saving state. (B) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for reaching the number of privilege grants. (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 flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors processing 1 (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing 2 (small winning game). It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing 2 (small winning game). 9 is a flowchart of distribution member control processing; 8 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a figure explaining the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing a background image in a rocky mountain background mode; (B) is a diagram showing a background image in a sky background mode; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal fluctuation|variation in fluctuation|variation production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the time saving rush production|presentation in variable production|presentation.

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

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

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

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". Also, when winning a small prize, the production pattern is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "246". In addition, when it is a loss (usually a loss), the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose pattern such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 7 rather than by the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b. In addition, the positions of the display areas of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R may not be fixed. Further, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change the combination of performance symbols to be stop-displayed according to each lottery result, and the performance symbols may be stop-displayed with random eyes when winning a small prize.

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

Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has a first effect pending display area for displaying the effect pending 9A according to the number of stored first special figure pending, which will be described later. By displaying the performance suspension, it is possible to show the player the number of memories of the first special figure suspension displayed on the first special figure suspension display 43a which will be described later in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed prize winning device 19 having a first start opening 20 (an example of "another ball entry opening") in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always unchanged. ing. The first start hole 20 is also called a first start prize hole, a fixed ball hole, or a first ball hole. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.).

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 referred to as a second starting winning opening, a variable entrance, or a second entrance. The winning of the game ball into the second starting port 21 triggers the lottery of the second special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number, etc.).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a display device 40 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. The display device 40 includes a first special symbol display device 41a that variably displays a first special symbol (corresponding to the first symbol, also called special symbol 1), a second special symbol (corresponding to the second symbol, special symbol 2) ), and a normal symbol display 42 that variably displays the normal symbols. Further, the display devices 40 include a first special symbol reservation display 43a that displays the number of operation suspensions (first special symbol suspension) stored in the first special symbol display 41a. The first special figure reservation is also called special figure 1 reservation.

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

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

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

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 20, the value of various random numbers (determination information) such as a jackpot random number acquired for the winning is stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 ( (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if the winning to the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value (the upper limit number of memories, the upper limit number of reservations) in this embodiment is set to "4" in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. ing.

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 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the special symbols or during the special game (jackpot) Even if a prize is won during execution of a game or a small prize game, the right of the big prize lottery for the prize can be reserved with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the pachinko game machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the pattern type random number is determined according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7B, thereby determining the jackpot symbol type. In this form, in the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 1_jackpot design A" is determined. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 2_jackpot design B" is determined. In addition, if the type of the winning jackpot pattern is different, the opening pattern of the jackpot in the jackpot game of one type may be different.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the small winning is won, the symbol type random number is determined according to the small winning symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(C), thereby determining the type of the small winning symbol. In the special figure 2 lottery, at a rate of 50%, "special figure 2_small winning design a" is determined, and at a rate of 50%, "special figure 2_small winning design b" is determined. If the type of the winning small winning pattern is different, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the two-kind big winning game may be different. It should be noted that, depending on the type of the winning small winning pattern, it is possible to change the settings regarding the small winning game and the game state after the big winning game.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that neither the big win nor the small win has been won (that is, when it is determined as a loss), the symbol type random number is determined according to the losing symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(D). By doing so, the type of the lost symbol is determined. In the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 99%, "special figure 1_loss pattern A" is determined, and at a rate of 1%, "special figure 1_loss pattern B" is determined. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 2_loss pattern C" is determined. The difference in the types of the losing symbols may affect the settings regarding the gaming state after the stopping and displaying of the losing symbols. 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. With this form, the direction when it is not a time-saving state has a higher probability of being determined with reach than the time when it is a time-saving state.

Next, types of big wins, types of small wins, and types of losses will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. As described above, the results of the special symbol lottery (the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2) include "big hit", "small hit", and "loss". In the case of a "big hit", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "big hit pattern". The jackpot patterns include "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B". Also, at the time of the "small win", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "small win symbol". The small winning design includes "special figure 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". The lost symbols include "special figure 1_missing symbol A", "special figure 1_missing symbol B", and "special figure 2_missing symbol C".

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" is a 2R (round) jackpot, the number of openings of the first big prize opening 30 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 2.4. seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when the "jackpot pattern A" is won is the "non-time-saving state" described later.

In addition, "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B" is a 10R jackpot, the number of opening times of the first big winning hole 30 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when the "jackpot symbol B" is won is the "non-time-saving state" described later.

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

In this form, as shown in FIG. 8, there are 0 types of small winning patterns (small winning patterns stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a) that can be won in the lottery of special figure 1, and special figure 2. There are two types of small winning symbols (small winning symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won in the lottery. Specifically, in the special figure 2 lottery, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_small winning pattern a" and "special figure 2_small winning pattern b".

"Small hit pattern a" and "small hit pattern b" are small hits that can always pass through V. Whether or not it is possible to pass the V during execution of the small winning game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening/closing member 37 .

In addition, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small jack pattern a", the first big prize opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 11th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. In other words, a 10R double jackpot game is executed. In the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit pattern b", the first jackpot 30 is opened once per round from the 2nd round to the 6th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds, and from the 7th round. Up to the 11th R, the first big winning hole 30 is opened once per 1 R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. In other words, a 5R double jackpot game is substantially executed. The game state after execution of this two-kind jackpot game is controlled to the later-described "time saving state A" (one of a plurality of types of time saving states). Then, in the time saving state based on the "small winning pattern a" and the "small winning pattern b", the number of times of time saving is set to 50 times. The number of times of time saving is the upper limit execution number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time saving state. Details of the game state will be described later.

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

“Special figure 1_losing pattern A” and “special figure 2_losing pattern C” are normal losses, and “special figure 1_losing pattern B” is a special loss. The special loss is a loss that triggers the control of the time saving state 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. A special loss is also called a short-time loss. In addition, "special figure 1_loss symbol B" is an example of a non-specific stop mode regarding the special symbol.

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. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

There are two types of time-saving states: time-saving state A and time-saving state B. Time-saving state A is, as described above, a time-saving state that shifts after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). More specifically, a small winning game is executed based on the stop display of "special figure 2_small winning design A" and "special figure 2_small winning design B", and executed based on V passing in the small winning game It is controlled to the time saving state A at the end of the jackpot game played. On the other hand, the time-saving state B is a time-saving state that shifts in response to the stopped display of the losing symbol without the jackpot game being executed. More specifically, when the "special figure 1_loss pattern B" is stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the time saving state B when the stop time elapses. With this form, when it is controlled to the time saving state B, the number of times of time saving is set to 50 times (see FIG. 9). In addition, in this embodiment, even when the number of times of variable display of special symbols stopped in a predetermined stop mode (the number of times of variable display of special symbols) reaches a predetermined privilege number, time saving state B is controlled. Sometimes. This point will be described in detail later. Also, as will be described later, when the time-saving state is different, the variation pattern of normal symbols, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, and the like are different.

Next, the case where the number of times of variable display of the special symbol reaches the number of times of awarding is controlled to the time-saving state will be described. In this form, the lottery results of the special symbols that are neither the trigger for the execution of the jackpot game nor the special loss that triggers the control in the time saving state (variation display that stops and displays the special symbols in a predetermined non-specific manner) is continuous. When the continuous number of times (the number of non-specific fluctuations) reaches the number of times of awarding, it is controlled to the time saving state. And when it reaches|attains the privilege provision frequency, as shown in the privilege provision frequency arrival time reduction setting table of FIG. In other words, if the number of consecutive special symbol lotteries (non-specific fluctuations) that is neither the trigger to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state nor the trigger to be controlled to the time-saving state (non-specific fluctuation number) reaches the number of benefits granted ( Hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as "when the number of times of special symbol fluctuation reaches the number of times of awarding"), even if it is a normal loss, it is controlled to the time saving state B. Then, when the number of times of special symbol variation reaches the number of times of awarding and is controlled to the time saving state B, the number of times of time saving is controlled to 50 times.

Next, the time saving state will be described in more detail. In the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 11(A), the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than the non-time-saving state. In this form, the normal symbol lottery in the non-time-saving state is not determined as winning, but the normal symbol lottery in the time-saving state (time-saving state A, time-saving state B) is almost determined to be winning. That is, in the time-saving state, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 operates.

Further, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the normal pattern variation time is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In this form, the variation time of the normal pattern is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, 2 seconds in the time saving state A, and 3 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.

In addition, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 11(C), the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is 0.1 seconds per time in the non-time saving state, 2 seconds in the time saving state A, and 1.5 seconds in the time saving state B. 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. 11(C), the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game may be greater than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is once in the non-time saving state, twice in the time saving state A, and once in the time saving state B. That is, in the time saving state A, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric tube 22 is activated. In addition, in the time saving state B, the number of opening times of the electric chew in the auxiliary game is the same as the non-time saving state, but may be two or more times.

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

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

Here, when the time saving state A and the time saving state B are compared, the time saving state A is shorter than the time saving state B with respect to the variation time of normal symbols. In addition, regarding the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game, the time saving state A is longer than the time saving state B. In addition, the number of opening times of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is higher in the time saving state A than in the time saving state B. Therefore, it can be said that the ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 has a relationship of time saving state A>time saving state B. In other words, although any time saving state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state, it can be said that the time saving state A is more advantageous to the player than the time saving state B in the time saving state.

The time-saving state ends when the variable display of the special symbols of the predetermined upper limit number of times of execution is executed, or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. The upper limit number of times of execution (number of times of time saving) can be determined based on the type of special symbol that has triggered the control of the time saving state. In addition, in this form, the number of times of time saving is set to 50 times (refer FIG. 8, FIG. 9).

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

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

Next, determination of a special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 determines a special figure variation pattern according to a different special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state and the time saving state (see FIGS. 12 and 13). The special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state (FIG. 13) 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. 12). In addition, in this form, the time saving state A and the time saving state B determine the special figure variation pattern according to the same special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13).

Also, in this form, when the special loss (time saving loss) of "loss pattern B" is drawn in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern P8 is selected, and after the SP reach is performed, it will be described later. The time-saving rush effect is executed (see column of special figure 1 in FIG. 12(A)). In addition, when the number of special symbol variations reaches the number of privilege grants, the special symbol variation pattern P9 is selected, and after the execution of the SP reach, the time-saving rush production described later is performed (the special symbol of FIG. 12 (B) 1 column). As a result, the player is notified that the big winning game will not be executed and that the state will shift to the time saving state. This point will be described later.

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. It is an effect that suggests the winning probability (high possibility of winning a jackpot) for the start winning before the winning judgment just before the start of the game.

As shown in FIG. 14, the start winning command generated in this embodiment includes a big win, a small win (V passage is allowed), a normal loss, and a time-saving loss (special loss). lottery result information is included. 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. Regarding Privilege Granting Times As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is controlled to the time saving state when the counted number of variable displays of the special symbols reaches the privilege granting number. In this embodiment, the number of privilege grants is set to 100 times. Further, in this embodiment, the count of the number of special symbol variations related to the number of privilege grants is reset according to the execution of the jackpot game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the count of the number of special symbol variations related to the number of privilege grants is also reset according to the end of the time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol variation related to the "special figure 1_loss symbol A" that does not shift to the jackpot game state or the time saving state is continuously performed 100 times. controlled into a state. Note that the specific value of the number of times the privilege is given can be changed as appropriate. In addition, as the number of privilege grants, different values may be set according to the type of the special symbol that triggered the jackpot game.

6. 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. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 15 from the ROM 83 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). Initial settings include, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, various flags, status and counter resets. etc. Unless otherwise specified, basically, 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. Further, in the present embodiment, a privilege giving counter, which will be described later, is set to "100" in the initial setting (S001).

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

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

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in main-side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors (first starting sensor 20a, second starting sensor 21a, first big winning sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 30a, the second big winning slot sensor 35a, the normal winning slot sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4)) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as winning ball information. A detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower tray full data. It is assumed that the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning in each prize opening is set to a predetermined value, such as two balls in the case of 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 updating process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. ) until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005)).

Normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) followed by sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area A sensor detection process (S108) is executed. After that, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S109), the first special figure reservation display 43a is controlled to display the number based on the number of special figure 1 reservation balls, which will be described later. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 15). A side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output processing (S101) of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), gate passage processing (S202), which will be described later, is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process passes through the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won the second start port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won the second start port 21 (YES in S203), a special It is determined whether or not the operation status is 1 (S204). And, when the special action status is not 1 (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the special action status is 1 (NO in S204), special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed.

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 A pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is obtained (that is, the random number group shown in FIG. 6A is obtained), and the obtained random number values are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM84.

Subsequently, a second starting winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second starting winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random value group stored in step S206. Specifically, for example, if the jackpot random number is "65248" and the symbol type random number is "199", then the second starting position is referred to in the starting winning command specific table of FIG. A command "E2H03H" is specified as a winning command. A command consists of 2-byte information (1-byte upper command (eg, E2H) and 1-byte lower command (eg, 03H)). In the starting winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit hexadecimal command is information specifying the type of the command (that it is the starting winning command). Also, the value of the lower digit in the higher order command is starting point information that designates the type of starting point (whether the first starting point 20 wins or the second starting point 21 wins). Also, the low-order command of two digits in hexadecimal is lottery result information. It should be noted that the rules regarding such a starting prize winning command are only examples, and can be arbitrarily changed.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second starting winning command specified in step S207 to the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

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

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

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first starting winning command identification process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is identified using the starting winning command identification table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random value group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the first start winning command is referenced by referring to the first start opening in the starting winning command specific table of FIG. to specify the command "E1H01H". Lottery result information is included in the identified first start winning command.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 to the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and finishes the process. In addition, in this embodiment, when the first starting winning command indicating that it is a special losing is output to the sub-control board 90, the game control microcomputer 81 suggests shifting to a time saving state as a look-ahead effect. An effect (for example, an effect of displaying on the display screen 7a a predetermined image suggesting transition to the time-saving state) is executed.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the game is waiting for normal symbol fluctuation (S221). The normal symbol variation standby state is a state in which neither the normal symbol variation display is being performed nor the auxiliary game is being performed. 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 determined whether or not it hits based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the non-time-saving state (see the non-time-saving state column of the table shown in FIG. 11 (A)) Then, if it is a time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B), it is determined whether or not it hits based on the normal symbol hit determination table for time saving state (refer to the column of time saving state in the table shown in FIG. 11 (A)) do. Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination process in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "normal losing symbol" is set, and if "winning", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S307). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S307), with reference to the normal design fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is the time-saving state A, the normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 2 seconds is selected, and if the game state is the time-saving state B, the normal design variation time is 3 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 normal symbol variation stop is set (S313), and a normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 11(B)) is set. (S314) to finish this processing.

In addition, if the stop display of the normal design in the above-described step S302 (YES in S302), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set in step S314 has elapsed (S315), and has passed. If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S316), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S316)), and this process ends. 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-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 11(C)) is set as the open pattern of the electric tube 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 opening TBL2 in FIG. 11 (C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric tube 22, For example, the opening pattern for time saving state B (see electric chew opening TBL3 in FIG. 11(C)) is set as the opening pattern of 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-described step S301 (YES in S301), then it is determined whether or not the operation time of the electric tube 22 has elapsed (S319). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S319), the operation of the electric chew 22 is ended (S320).

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

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby processing (S902), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol 2 related random number obtained in the above step S206 is stored (S1001). If there is no memory of the special figure 2 related random numbers (NO 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 port 20 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1007). And, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20, already It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013). NO), the standby screen setting process (S1014) is performed. In the standby screen setting process (S1014), after a predetermined standby time has elapsed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set.

If there is a memory of the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S1001 (YES in S1001), that is, if there is a memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21, it will be described later The special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) are performed. 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 there is no memory of the acquired special figure 2 related random number, but the number of special figure 1 pending balls is not "0" (NO in S1001 and NO in S1007), it was acquired due to winning the second start port 21 There is no memory of the random number counter value group, but if there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20 (reservation information of special figure 1), Fig. 1 jackpot determination processing (S1008) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1009) are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (S1011). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1012) includes the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on variation time) is included.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when there is no acquired special figure 2 relation random number (in the case of NO in S1001). That is, the special figure 2 lottery is executed with priority over the special figure 1 lottery.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, as 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 counter value stored in the RAM84 is read. 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), and the value of the privilege giving counter is decremented by 1 (S1103). The privilege grant counter is a counter that is set to a predetermined value corresponding to the number of privilege grants as an initial value at the time of setting, and then subtracted in step S1103 according to the variable display of the special figure. Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the set big hit determination table (S1104). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1104) is "jackpot", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1105), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and shown in FIG. 7(B). The jackpot symbol type (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1106). After judging the jackpot pattern type (S1106), the special pattern stop pattern data corresponding to the jackpot pattern type (see FIG. 7(B)) is set in the special pattern buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1107) and the process is finished. .

On the other hand, if the result of big hit determination (S1104) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1108). If the result of the small hit determination (S1108) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1109), 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 (S1110). After judging the small winning design type (S1110), 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 (S1111) 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 win (NO in S1104) or a small win (NO in S1108), 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). Furthermore, if the value of the privilege provision counter is "0" (YES in S1114), the privilege flag is turned ON (S1115) and the process is finished. That is, the privilege flag is a flag that is turned ON when the number of special symbol variations (the number of non-specific variations) reaches the number of privilege grants.

[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 summary description will be given with reference to FIG. 23 . As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, whether the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether the time saving flag is OFF) Determine (S1301).

If it is a non-time saving state (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), referring to the table for the jackpot in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 12 (A)), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label -TRND- A variation pattern is selected based on the value of T1 (S1303). As shown in FIG. 12(A), 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 executed in the variation production based on the variation pattern P1, and normal reach (N reach) is executed in the variation production based on the variation pattern P2 (see the remarks column of the table shown in FIG. 12 (A) ). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reaching than normal reach, and the table is distributed so that the winning probability (high possibility of winning a jackpot) is higher than normal reach rate is set. In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

Also, in step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), refer to the table for non-time saving state medium and small hits (the part corresponding to the small hits in the table shown in FIG. 12 (A)), and fluctuate based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value Select a pattern (S1305).

Also, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (S1306). As described above, the privilege flag is a flag that is turned ON when the number of special symbol variations reaches the number of privilege grants. In addition, in this embodiment, when the number of times of special symbol fluctuation reaches the number of privilege giving, it shifts to the time saving state B (50 times of time saving) according to the lapse of the special symbol stop time (see FIG. 10). If the privilege flag is ON (YES in S1306), referring to the table for reaching the number of privilege grants in the non-time saving state (part corresponding to the special figure of the table shown in FIG. 12 (B)), the variation pattern is selected (S1307). In this form, when the privilege flag is ON, basically it is determined to the variation pattern P9 according to the special figure 1.

Also, in step S1306, if the privilege flag is not ON (NO in S1306), it is determined whether or not the type of the lost pattern is "losing pattern B" (S1308). "Losing pattern B" is a special losing pattern that shifts to a time-saving state B (time-saving number of times 50 times) according to the lapse of the stop time of the special design (see FIG. 9). If the type of losing pattern is "losing pattern B" (YES in S1308), refer to the table for losing design C in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to losing design B in the table shown in FIG. 12 (A)) Then, 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 B, it is determined as the variation pattern P8.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern P8 is determined and when the variation pattern P9 is determined, the SP reach that can suggest that the probability of a big hit is high is executed. Then, in this SP reach, an effect suggesting that it is not a big hit is executed, but after that, a time saving rush effect suggesting a transition to a time saving state is executed (see FIG. 41). This point will be described later.

Also, in step S1308, if it is not "losing symbol B" (NO in S1308), it is normal losing (losing symbol A or losing symbol C, see FIG. 9). RC value) is determined whether or not the reach establishment random value (S1310). As shown in FIG. 7(E), the reach establishment random number is "0" to "11" in the time saving state, and "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach the normal loss than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation by making it possible to select more short reach no loss with short fluctuation time in the time saving state. If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1310), that is, in the case of reach loss, a table for reach during a non-time saving state (reach out of the tables shown in FIG. 12 (A) The part corresponding to the existence loss) is referred to, and a variation pattern is selected 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, the table for reach without reach during the non-time saving state (out of the tables shown in FIG. 12 (A) The part corresponding to reach no loss) is referred to, and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1312).

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

Also in step S1301, if it is determined that the gaming state is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is determined that it is a time-saving state, according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for time-saving state A shown in FIG. , to select a variation pattern (S1313).

In the selection of the variation pattern in the time saving state, the processing is performed in the same flow as in the non-time saving state except that the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table corresponding to each time saving state (see FIG. 13). In the time-saving state, even when a special loss (loss pattern B) is drawn, the same variation pattern as when a normal loss (loss pattern A) is drawn is selected (see the loss column of the table shown in FIG. 13). . This is because the time-saving state has already been controlled, and the time-saving state is not controlled again in response to the stopped display of the losing pattern B.

In addition, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003), the variation pattern for executing "Battle Reach" is selected in the case of non-reach loss, and "shortening variation" is selected in the case of reach no loss (Fig. 13). In addition, the variable production including the battle reach is executed in a variable time of 30 seconds, and the variable production of the shortened variation not including the battle reach is executed in a variable time of 3 seconds. Moreover, during the time saving state, the probability that a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected is lower than during the non-time saving state.

By the way, in the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13) during the time saving state related to special figure 1, the function of shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of retained balls "2" to "4" work when That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. In addition, the probability that a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected when winning a jackpot is lower than during the non-time-saving state. That is, a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. That is, the variation pattern determination table during the time saving state is a table such that the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern determination table during the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the selected variation pattern is set (S1314), and this process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1314 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. 12 and FIG. 13) has elapsed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special action status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, the variable display of the special symbol is stopped at a symbol (big hit symbol, small winning symbol or losing symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (see FIGS. 7(B) to 7(D)). After performing other processing (S1504), this processing ends.

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol confirmation process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (see FIGS. 12 and 13) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process is terminated immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1602).

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

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

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), then it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1611). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1611), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1612). Moreover, when the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1613), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1614). After that, in order to start the small winning game, the small winning opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1615), and the opening of the small winning game is started (S1616).

Following step S1616, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S1617). 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 (S1618), and finishes this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71 . That is, in this form, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the opening of the small winning game. 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 S1611 (NO in S1611), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1619), and the process ends.

[Game State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state management processing (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701). It is determined whether or not the special symbols that are stopped and displayed relate to the stop of the special figure 2 (S1702). If it is not the special figure 2 stop (NO in S1702), proceed to step S1711, if the special figure 2 is stopped (YES in S1702), the number of special figure fluctuations (variation display of special symbols) executed during the time saving state (S1703) and determines whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1704). Then, if it is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1711, and if it is "0", the time saving flag is turned OFF to end the time saving state (S1705), and the number of times of giving the privilege is set as the value of the privilege giving counter (S1706 ) and proceed to step S1711. The value of the privilege provision frequency is 100 in this embodiment.

In step S1711, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF. If the time saving flag is not OFF, the process proceeds to step S1717, but if the time saving flag is OFF, then it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (S1712). If the privilege flag is ON (YES at S1712), the privilege flag is turned OFF (S1703) and the process proceeds to step S1715. If the privilege flag is not ON (NO in S1712), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is "losing symbol B" (S1714). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a special loss. Then, if it is not a special loss (loss pattern B), the process proceeds to step S1717, but if it is a special loss, the process proceeds to step S1715.

In step S1715, the time saving flag is turned ON. That is, the time saving state B is set in response to the fact that the number of times of special symbol variation reaches the number of times of awarding or that the special loss (loss symbol B) is stop-displayed. In addition, the number of times of time saving "50" (see FIG. 9 or 10) is set in the time saving counter (S1716). In addition, the game state is controlled to the time saving state by executing steps S1715 and S1716. The time saving state is terminated by establishment of any end condition, that is, the special figure variation of a predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times) is performed, or the next jackpot game is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the time saving state may be controlled even when the game is lost. In addition, in this form, it is limited to when it is a non-work-time-saving state (when YES at step S1711) to be controlled by the time-saving state based on loss.

In step S1717, the game control microcomputer 81 performs game state flag update processing. In the game state flag update process (S1717), 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, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" if it is a non-time saving state, if it is a time saving state A it is set to "2", if it is a time saving state B " 3”. In this game state flag update process (S1717), if the time saving flag is OFF, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" because it is a non-time saving state. Also, if the benefit flag is ON or the time saving flag is turned ON based on the stop display of the losing pattern B, the value of the game state flag is set to "3" because it is the time saving state B. In addition, in the game state flag update process (S1717), the game state designation command including the information of the updated game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) is set in the output buffer of the RAM84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

[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 is finished.

On the other hand, if the specified winning number has been reached (YES in S2005) or if the opening time of the first big winning port 30 has passed (YES in S2006), one of the two opening end conditions is 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) and setting the number of privilege grants (100 times) as the value of the privilege grant counter (S2017), the later-described game state setting process (S2018) is performed, Finish this process. That is, in the present embodiment, the value of the privilege provision counter is set according to the end of the time saving state and the end of the jackpot game. As a result, after the time saving state ends, or after the jackpot game ends, the non-specific variation number (that is, the non-specific variation number in the non-time saving state) becomes the privilege grant number (100 times) , it is possible to control the game state to the time saving state.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the game state setting process (S2018), first, the winning symbol (big winning symbol or small winning symbol) that triggered the execution of this big winning game is controlled to the time saving state. It is determined whether or not it is a trigger pattern (see FIG. 8) (S2101). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2104, but if the determination result is YES, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2102), and the time saving number of times according to the type of winning pattern (see FIG. 8) is set to the time saving counter. set (S2103), and proceed to step S2105. By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a time saving state (high base state). The time saving state is terminated by establishment of any end condition, that is, the special figure variation of a predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times) is performed, or the next jackpot game is executed. In this process, the time saving state A is set by executing steps S2102 and S2103.

In step S2105, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state flag update process. In the game state flag update process (S2105), 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 (S2105), if the time saving flag is OFF, it is a non-time saving state, so the value of the game state flag is set to "1", and if the time saving flag is ON Since it is time saving state A, the value of the game state flag is set to "2" (refer to the table in FIG. 26). In addition, in the game state flag update process (S2105), the game state designation command including the updated game state flag information (that is, the current game state information) is set in the output buffer of the RAM84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

[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 of 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 operation status is set to "1". Set (S2315) to end the process.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns OFF the V flag (S2317) and turns ON the jackpot flag (S2318) in order to execute the two-type jackpot game. , the special operation status is set to "4" (S2319). Subsequently, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2320), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2321). Then, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S2322), and the jackpot opening is started (S2323). As a result, the small winning game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short period of time is shifted to the second big winning game.

[Distribution member control processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the distribution member control processing (S107) following the special action processing (S106) (see FIG. 16). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 31, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process is finished. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, since the opening of the small winning game has started (see FIG. 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.

[Specific area sensor detection process] After the distribution member control process (S107), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S108) (see Fig. 16). 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 is terminated. 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).

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).

7. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35. 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 is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

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

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

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

[1 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 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 the movable body effect by operating the board movable body 15 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the driving data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

[10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 35, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), and effect data creation processing (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

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

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

8. 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. 36, first, in the non-time-saving state (normal game state), the game proceeds with left-handed hitting. For this reason, the lottery of special figure 1 is performed in the non-time-saving state, and a big hit may be won based on this. When a jackpot based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is won, a 2R jackpot game is performed, the game state after that is controlled to a non-time-saving state, and the game proceeds with left-handed hitting again. In the 2R jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning hole 30 is short (see FIG. 8), and so many game balls cannot enter the first big winning hole 30 . That is, in the jackpot election based on the lottery of the special figure 1, it is not expected to obtain so much profit.

On the other hand, the lottery result of the special figure 1 is more likely to be lost than the jackpot winning. In addition, the lottery result of the special figure 1 may be a special loss (time saving loss: loss pattern B). And when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is the losing pattern B, the game state is controlled to the time saving state (time saving state B) of 50 time saving times. Moreover, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is a loss, the possibility of a normal loss (a loss pattern A) is higher than that of a special loss (a loss pattern B). Then, when the number of times (non-specific variation number) that the lottery result of special figure 1 is continuously normal losing (non-specific mode) reaches the number of times of privilege grant (100 times), the game state is 50 times of time saving It is controlled to the time saving state (time saving state B).

In the time-saving state, the game proceeds by hitting to the right. Therefore, in the time saving state, a lottery of special figure 2 is performed, and a big hit may be won based on this. The jackpot winning based on the lottery of the special figure 2 includes a jackpot based on passing through the specific area 39 from the small winning (2nd kind jackpot) or a direct hit jackpot (1st kind jackpot). When a direct hit jackpot (1st kind jackpot) is won, a 10R jackpot game is played, the game state after that is controlled to a non-time-saving state, and the game proceeds with left-handed hitting. In other words, when the jackpot is won in the special figure 2, the player tends to be able to obtain more profit in the jackpot game than when the jackpot is won in the special figure 1. - 特許庁

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment has a small hit (“special figure 2 _ small winning pattern a”, “special figure 2 _ small winning When the symbol b') is won, the jackpot game is always executed as long as the game is played correctly. Then, when winning two types of jackpots after winning a small prize, if the type of the small prize pattern is "special figure 2_small prize pattern a", after the jackpot game of substantially 10R, the number of times of working hours is reduced to 50 times. (Time saving state A) (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, if the type of the small winning pattern is "special figure 2_small winning pattern b", after the substantial 5R big winning game, the number of times of time saving shifts to a time saving state (time saving state A) of 50 times (see FIG. 8) . In the big winning game performed based on these "special figure 2_small winning pattern a" and "special figure 2_small winning pattern b", the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 is long (see FIG. 8), and the first big winning It is possible to enter many game balls into the mouth 30. - 特許庁In other words, it is possible to obtain a lot of profit based on the small hit in the special drawing 2 lottery.

In addition, the lottery result of the special figure 2 may be a loss (normal loss: loss pattern C). In this form, since the number of times of time saving is 50 times, when it is losing 50 times continuously in the time saving state, the game state is controlled to the non-time saving state.

In other words, as long as a small win that can pass through V continues to be won in the lottery of the special figure 2, a state advantageous to the player who mainly takes the lottery of the special figure 2 (a state where it is easy to win a big win) continues. On the other hand, in the lottery of the special figure 2, when the jackpot is won or the loss continues 50 times, the game mainly based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is returned.

Thus, in this form, in response to the fact that the number of consecutive normal losses in the lottery of special figure 1 reaches the number of benefits granted, the game state is elected to the jackpot game in the lottery of special figure 1 There is a high possibility of shifting to a time-saving state that is advantageous to the player than the later non-time-saving state. As a result, in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to increase the expectation as the lottery of the special figure 1 continues to lose. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a new interest that it is possible to move to an advantageous state by steadily repeating lotteries of special figures and reaching the number of times of awarding. In addition, since the main game state after the jackpot game related to the lottery of the special figure 1 is the non-time-saving state, it is possible to further increase the expectation for the loss in the non-time-saving state. Furthermore, in the time saving state, the probability of winning a big hit based on a small hit in the lottery of special figure 2 is high, and it is possible to further increase the expectation for losing in the non-time saving state. In addition, the jackpot based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is larger than the jackpot based on the lottery of the special figure 1 so that the number of game balls that can be entered into the first big winning hole 30 is larger. , the first big prize winning opening 30 is opened. As a result, it is possible to further increase the expectation of failure in the non-time-saving state.

9. Effect example in this form 9-1. Effect Mode Next, examples of effects in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 41. 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 presentation modes of this embodiment include a rocky mountain background mode in which a rocky mountain background image shown in FIG. 37(A) is displayed, and a sky background mode in which a sky background image is displayed as shown in FIG. 37(B). there is

The rocky mountain background mode (FIG. 37(A)) is a production mode that is set when there is no memory of the special figure 2 relation random number acquired in a non-time saving state. In other words, it is a production mode that is set in a state in which the lottery of the special figure 1 is mainly progressed in a non-time saving state. As described above, in this form, in the state in which the game is progressed mainly by lottery of special figure 1 in the non-time saving state, when the normal loss (loss pattern A) continues for the number of times of awarding, to the time saving state Transition. Therefore, in the rocky mountain background mode, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays a remaining privilege arrival display TH capable of suggesting the remaining number of times of normal failure required until reaching the number of times of giving the privilege, on the upper right part of the display screen 7a. The remaining privilege attainment display TH of the present embodiment is vertically elongated display, and can indicate the remaining number of times of normal failures required until reaching the number of times of awarding, depending on which position the arrow points to. More specifically, when the arrow points upward, it suggests that the remaining number of times of normal failure required to reach the number of times of giving the privilege is small. Moreover, for this reason, remaining privilege reach|attainment display TH is also the display which can suggest the frequency|count of the normal loss which continued to the present after transfer to a non-time-saving state. In other words, the remaining privilege attainment display TH is a display that changes in an upward manner each time a loss is drawn. In addition, FIG. 37A shows an example of the state of the remaining privilege arrival display TH. (about 50 times).

The sky background mode (FIG. 37(B)) is an effect mode set when the time saving state (time saving state A or working time saving state B) is controlled. That is, the sky background mode is a mode that shifts to when the losing symbol B is stopped and displayed, or when the number of special symbol variations (the number of non-specific variations) reaches the number of times of awarding. In the time-saving state, the game is progressed with the aim of winning a prize to the second start port 21 by striking to the right. The hitting notification image RI is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 7a. In addition, in the night background mode, in order to suggest the end time of the time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays 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. FIG. 37B shows the remaining number of times display ZI when the number of times of time saving is remaining 50 times. By displaying this sky background on the display screen 7a, it is suggested to the player that the state has shifted to the time-saving state.

9-2. 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 stopped after being varied. 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.

9-2-1. 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. 38(A), a small pattern area 50c is provided in one section (upper left part) at the left end of the upper end of the display screen 7a. The small pattern area 50c is an area where the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbols are variably displayed. The performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may be hidden during the variable performance, while the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 function as patterns that supplement the roles of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R.

In addition, in FIG. 38(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the medium effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect symbol region 50b2, right effect symbol region 50b3, and small symbol region 50c, but are not actually displayed. Also, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

9-2-2. 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. In addition, in this form, when the rocky mountain background mode is set in the non-time saving state, an effect is basically performed showing how the main character climbs the rocky mountain.

When the variable display of the special symbols is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of special symbols, FIG. , along with the start, the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, if 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. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. When the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is increased by the amount of the special pattern variation, and the production of the main character climbing the rocky mountain is continued.

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. 38 (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.

9-2-3. 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 hit", and functions as an effect capable of suggesting the probability of the big win to the player.

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 39(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. When the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure in the N reach, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is increased by the amount of the special symbol variation, and the main character climbs a rocky mountain. Continued.

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. 39 (C-2), it suggests a jackpot. Stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. Also, in the case of a big hit, the privilege provision counter is reset (set to 100) (see S2017 of the special electric accessary product processing shown in FIG. 27). That is, in the case of a big hit, even if there is a normal loss that is drawn continuously in the special drawing 1 lottery before the jackpot, after the jackpot, a continuous normal loss in the special drawing 1 lottery does not reach the number of privilege grants, transition to the non-time-saving state based on the number of privilege grants does not occur. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a jackpot, and the remaining privilege reach display TH is lowered to the bottom, and the main character rises from the rocky mountain. A falling performance is performed. 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.

9-2-4. 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 pattern lottery was a "jackpot" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect capable of suggesting the accuracy of the big win to the player. do.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (appearance of an enemy character or SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. In addition, an SP reach-only effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final stage 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. 40 (B -1), the display screen 7a performs a jackpot winning effect suggesting a jackpot, and the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a jackpot. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. Further, in this embodiment, in the jackpot winning effect, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is lowered to the bottom, and the main character loses the battle and falls from the rocky mountain.

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. 40 (B-2), loss A big win avoidance effect suggesting is performed, and the effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. In this form, in the big hit avoidance performance, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is increased by the amount of the special symbol variation, and the performance of the enemy character running away and the hero character who won the battle climbing the rocky mountain is continued. 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. 40 shall be performed as SP reach based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in a non-time-saving state.

9-2-5. Special loss (time-saving loss), variable performance based on the number of benefits granted A description will be given of the variation effect when the number of times the privilege is given is reached. If it is a special loss (loss pattern B), or if it is a loss and the number of times of non-specific variation reaches the number of times of awarding, it is a variation performance related to loss that triggers control to the time saving state B. If the variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P8" or "P9", the effect control microcomputer 91 is "P1" or "P4". Similar to , a variable effect with SP reach is executed (see FIG. 12).

In this SP reach, a big hit avoidance effect is performed, and as shown in FIG. 41(A), the effect of the main character climbing a rocky mountain is continued. Here, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a normal loss (losing pattern A), and the number of times of special pattern fluctuation is less than the number of times of awarding, when the big hit avoidance effect is executed with SP reach, temporary with random eyes The performance symbols 8L, 8C and 8R which are stopped and displayed are definitely stopped and displayed as they are, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed as separate stitches (see FIG. 41(B)).

On the other hand, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a special loss (losing pattern B), or if it is a loss and the number of non-specific fluctuations has reached the number of benefits granted, the SP reach avoids the jackpot. When executed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are not definitely stop-displayed, and the remaining privilege arrival display TH is raised to the top, and the resurrection image G70 is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 41). (C)). Note that in this embodiment, the resurrection image G70 is an image of a companion character of the main character. Note that, in the example of FIG. 41, the remaining privilege arrival display TH shown in FIG. pointing to the top. The example which changes from this FIG. 41(A) to FIG. 41(C) is an example in the case of shifting to a time saving state based on a special loss. Then, when FIG. 41(C) shows the case where the number of times of non-specific variation has reached the number of times of granting the privilege, the remaining privilege attainment display TH in FIG. 41(A) points slightly below the top. become a thing.

Then, by displaying the resurrection image G70, the player is suggested to shift to the time-saving state. In other words, the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 is the effect that suggests moving to the time saving state, the effect that the result of the special drawing lottery is a special loss, or the non-specific fluctuation number of times to the privilege grant number It can function as a production that suggests the arrival. Note that the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 is referred to as a time-saving rush effect. The production contents of the time saving rush production can be changed as appropriate.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41(D), the effect control microcomputer 91 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R with a special eye with the middle effect symbol 8C as the special symbol TZ. In the present embodiment, the special symbol TZ is an image including characters (sky background) of the name of the production mode (sky background mode) corresponding to the destination time saving state. Then, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are definitely stop-displayed by the special stitches, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stop-displayed by the specific stitches of "1, 3, 5" (FIG. 41 (E )reference). As described above, in this embodiment, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed with a special eye, and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stop-displayed with a specific eye, and the shift to the time-saving state is made. is suggested. That is, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with special eyes, and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with specific eyes, which means that the transition to the time saving state (with the special loss or that the number of times of non-specific variation has reached the number of times of granting a privilege) to the player. Incidentally, the special stitches of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the specific stitches of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

10. Effect of Embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment includes the game control microcomputer 81 capable of controlling the game state. The game control microcomputer 81 can control the game state to the jackpot game state in response to the stop display of the variable-displayed special symbols as the jackpot symbols. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the number of non-specific variations in which the variable display of stopping and displaying the special symbols in a non-specific manner different from the jackpot symbols (usually losing (losing symbol A)) is continuously performed is the number of times the privilege is given. In response to reaching (100 times), the game state is controlled to be more advantageous than after the jackpot game state, so that a new game property not found in the past can be provided and the game amusement can be improved. . Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the game state to the non-time-saving state after the big-hit game state controlled according to the stop of the big-hit symbol. On the other hand, when the number of times of non-specific variation becomes the number of times of awarding (100 times), the game state is controlled to a time-saving state more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel interest that the more consecutive failures, the higher the expectation.

Moreover, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above embodiment always controls the game state to the non-time-saving state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). That is, after the jackpot game, there is a high possibility of controlling to the non-time-saving state rather than the time-saving state. As a result, it is possible to heighten expectations for failure.

Moreover, the microcomputer 81 for game control which concerns on said embodiment has a higher probability of controlling to a jackpot game state according to the stop display of a special symbol than a non-time-saving state in a time-saving state. In other words, the degree of expectation for jackpot winning in the time saving state tends to be higher than the degree of expectation for jackpot winning in the non-time saving state. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation for a failure that triggers the transition to the time-saving state.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above-described embodiment can execute a 2R jackpot game as a jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 by winning the game ball to the first start port 20 . On the other hand, as a jackpot game based on the lottery of special figure 2 by winning a game ball to the second start port 21, a 10R jackpot game (direct hit jackpot (type 1 jackpot)), a real 10R jackpot game (from a small win It is possible to perform a jackpot based on passing through the specific area 39 (two types of jackpot), and a substantial 5R jackpot game (jackpot based on passing through the specific area 39 from winning a small win (two types of jackpot)). That is, in the jackpot game state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21, than the jackpot gaming state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20, the first big winning port A first big winning hole 30 is opened so that the number of game balls that can be entered into the 30 increases. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation for the time saving state that can receive the lottery of the special figure 2, and it is possible to further increase the expectation for the loss that triggers the transition to the time saving state. It is possible.

11. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In addition, in the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described 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.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the lottery of special figure 1 was explained as not winning a small hit, but the lottery of special figure 1 may be configured to be able to win a small hit. In this case, as the small hits that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 1, both the V non-passing small hits that do not pass through the specific area 39 (V passing) and the V passing small hits that can pass V, Alternatively, only one of them may be used. Further, for example, as a small hit that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2, it is possible to provide a V non-passing small hit. Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the number of times of time saving is 50, but the number of times of time saving can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the number of times of time saving may be different times depending on the type of symbol. That is, for example, a different number of times of time saving may be set depending on a big winning pattern, a small winning pattern, a losing pattern related to a special losing, or the like. Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, when the result of determination using the jackpot random number is a loss and the result of determination using the symbol type random number is a loss pattern B, control is performed in a time saving state without executing the jackpot game. It was configured to However, the losing symbols may be provided with only ordinary losing symbols such as the losing symbols A without providing special losing symbols (time-saving losing symbols) such as this losing symbol B.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the number of non-specific fluctuation times, which is the number of times the lottery of the special symbols stopped and displayed with non-specific patterns different from the jackpot symbols, is continuously performed. , the game state is controlled to be more advantageous than after the jackpot game state in response to reaching the predetermined number of rewards. However, for example, if a "V non-passing small winning pattern" is provided in the lottery result of the special figure, which is scheduled not to pass through the specific area 39 (V passing), as a non-specific mode, the "V non-passing small winning "pattern" may be included. Specifically, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 is the number of times the lottery of special symbols to be stop-displayed in the "losing pattern" or "V non-passing small winning pattern" as a non-specific mode has been continuously performed. The game state may be controlled to the time saving state in response to the number of non-specific fluctuations reaching a predetermined number of times of awarding.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the privilege provision counter according to the end of the jackpot game state, and also sets the privilege provision counter according to the end of the time saving state. . That is, when the non-specific fluctuation|variation frequency|count in a non-time-saving state reached|attained the privilege provision frequency|count, it demonstrated as what transfers to a time-saving state. However, for example, when the total number of non-specific fluctuations in the time saving state and the non-specific fluctuations in the non-time saving state following the time saving state reaches the number of times the privilege is granted, it moves to the time saving state good too. Specifically, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 may set the privilege provision counter according to the end of the jackpot game state, but may not set the privilege provision counter at the time of the end of the time saving state. Moreover, for example, it is good also as setting a privilege provision counter according to the start of a time saving state.

Also, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 always after the jackpot game state based on the jackpot winning (1 type jackpot) in the lottery of the special figure, to control the game state to a non-time-saving state explained. However, the game control microcomputer 81 is more likely to control the game state to be more advantageous than after the jackpot game state in response to the non-specific variation number of times becoming the number of privilege grants. Just do it. For this reason, for example, in the configuration that is controlled to the time saving state after the jackpot gaming state, the time saving number of times of the time saving state controlled after the jackpot gaming state, the number of non-specific fluctuations according to the number of benefits granted It is good also as a thing with high possibility that it is less than the number of times of time saving of the time saving state to be controlled. Also, for example, as the type of special symbols related to the special figure 1, the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a non-time saving state "special figure 1 first jackpot pattern" and the game state after the jackpot game state There may be a "special figure 1 second jackpot pattern" that is controlled to the time saving state.

Also, for example, when providing a jackpot pattern in which the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to the time saving state, the ratio of winning the jackpot pattern is controlled so that the game state after the jackpot game state is a non-time saving state. It may be lower than the jackpot pattern. That is, the microcomputer 81 for game control should just be a thing with a high possibility of controlling to a non-time saving state rather than a time saving state after a jackpot game state. Specifically, for example, as a type of special symbol according to the special figure 1, the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a non-time saving state "special figure 1 first jackpot pattern" and the jackpot game state If a "special figure 1 second jackpot pattern" is provided in which the later game state is controlled to a time saving state, than the "special figure 1 second jackpot pattern" in the lottery of the special figure 1, "special figure 1 second The probability of winning the "one jackpot pattern" may be increased. Also, for example, as the type of special symbols related to the special figure 1, the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a non-time saving state "special figure 1 first jackpot pattern" and the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a time-saving state, and a "special figure 1 second jackpot pattern" is provided, and as a type of special pattern related to special figure 2, the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a non-time-saving state. If the "special figure 2 first jackpot design" and the "special figure 2 second jackpot pattern" in which the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to the time saving state are provided, in the lottery of the special figure 1 "special Figure 1 2nd jackpot pattern” and the probability of winning the “Special 2nd jackpot pattern” in the special 2 lottery The value of the sum of the probability of winning the "1 big winning pattern" and the probability of winning the "special 2 first big winning pattern" in the lottery of the special 2 may be set to be higher.

Also, for example, when providing a jackpot pattern in which the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a time saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the jackpot game state based on the jackpot pattern related to the lottery of the special figure 2 After that, the possibility of controlling the game state to an advantageous one may be higher than after the big win game state controlled based on the big win pattern related to the lottery of special figure 1. In this case, it is possible to heighten expectations for failure in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, for example, as a type of special symbol according to the special figure 1, at least a "special figure 1 first jackpot symbol" in which the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a non-time saving state is provided, and a special figure As the type of the special symbol related to 2, only the "special figure 2 second jackpot symbol" in which the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to the time saving state may be provided. Also, for example, as the type of special symbols related to the special figure 1, the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a non-time saving state "special figure 1 first jackpot pattern" and the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a time-saving state, and a "special figure 1 second jackpot pattern" is provided, and as a type of special pattern related to special figure 2, the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a non-time-saving state. When the "special figure 2 first jackpot pattern" and the "special figure 2 second jackpot pattern" in which the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to the time saving state are provided, the jackpot is won in the special figure 2 lottery. In the case where the probability that the special symbol related to the jackpot winning is the "special figure 2 second jackpot symbol" is the jackpot winning in the special figure 1 lottery, the special symbol related to the jackpot winning may be higher than the probability that is "special figure 1 second jackpot pattern". Also, for example, as a type of special design related to special figure 1, a "special figure 1 second big winning symbol" in which the game state after the big winning game state is controlled to a time saving state is provided, and a special symbol related to special figure 2 As a type of, a "special figure 2 second jackpot pattern" in which the game state after the jackpot game state is controlled to a time saving state is provided, and a jackpot game executed based on the "special figure 2 second jackpot pattern" There is a high possibility that the number of times of the time saving state controlled after the state will be greater than the number of times of the time saving state controlled after the big win game state executed based on the "special figure 1 second jackpot pattern". may be

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the probability (jackpot probability) that the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special pattern in the normal game state (non-time-saving state) is about 1/100 (see FIG. 7). That is, the configuration of the above-described embodiment is an example in which the number of privilege grants is set to 100 times, which is substantially the same as the reciprocal value of the jackpot probability. However, the relationship between the jackpot probability and the number of awards given in the above embodiment is merely an example, and may be changed as appropriate. In other words, it is not limited to being approximately the same as the value of the reciprocal of the jackpot probability, but may be significantly different. For example, the number of rewards may be 2.5 times or more the reciprocal value of the jackpot probability. Also, for example, if the number of privilege grants is too large with respect to the value of the reciprocal of the jackpot probability, there is a possibility that the non-time-saving state will continue for too long, resulting in a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. For example, in the non-time-saving state, the number of game balls that can be obtained with prize balls tends to be smaller than in the jackpot game state, and the number of game balls tends to decrease compared to the time-saving state. Therefore, the number of privilege grants may be less than or equal to 3 times the reciprocal of the jackpot probability in order to prevent the non-shortening of working hours from continuing too long.

In the above-described embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine, but it may be a type of game machine other than the 1 type 2 type mixing machine such as a so-called "ST machine" or a "probability variable loop machine". If it is a ST machine or a variable loop machine, it may be a so-called "symbol variable machine" that determines the transition to a high probability state with a high jackpot winning probability based on the type of special symbol that has been won, or a V attacker (specific area It may be a so-called “V probability changer” in which a transition to a high probability state is determined based on passage to a specific area in a large winning device having a . Even if the present invention is applied to a game machine of a type other than such a one-kind-two-kind mixed machine, it is possible to provide a new game feature that has never existed before.

In the above-described embodiment, the so-called "direct hit big hit" can be won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, but the configuration that can not be won in the "direct hit big hit" based on the lottery of the special figure 2, that is, the special figure The jackpot based on the lottery of 2 may be composed of only two types of jackpots.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the opening pattern of the small winning game that allows passage of V is the opening pattern in which the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 35 passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing. However, as long as the game is played correctly (as long as the player continues to hit to the right), the game that wins the second big prize opening 35 can be caused to pass through the specific area 39 without fail during the small winning game. It does not have to be an open pattern that allows all of the spheres to pass through the specified area 39 . Specifically, for example, an opening pattern that repeats 0.1 second opening 12 times is used, and a game ball that wins when opening 1 to 9 times passes through the specific area 39, but when opening 10 to 12 times A winning game ball may pass through the non-specific area 70 . In other words, the opening pattern for passing may be an opening pattern that allows a prize to be won in the second large prize winning port 35 and that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second large prize winning port 35 passes through the specific area 39 . In addition, when the opening pattern as in this modified example is used, the opening/closing member of the second big winning device is as follows so that the game ball can easily enter the second big winning hole 35 at each opening. should be That is, it is preferable to adopt a forward/retreat type which can move back and forth, closes the second large prize winning opening when it is forward and opens the second large prize winning opening when it is retreating backward. It is preferable that the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 rolls on the upper surface of the opening/closing member. In addition, the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the opening/closing member is increased (for example, a surface using a highly elastic member such as rubber) so that the game ball rolls slowly on the upper surface of the opening/closing member. Good. Alternatively, a projection 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-described 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. On the other hand, when the number of winning balls into the second big winning hole 35 reaches a predetermined number of operation trigger winning balls (for example, 1 ball), the specific area 39 is opened (to allow passage). may be configured. In this case, in the special 2V passing small hit, the activation trigger winning ball number may be set to "1", and in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the activation trigger winning ball number may be set to "7". In this way, the winning balls entering the second big winning hole 35 can be made to pass through the specific area 39 at the special 2V passing small hit. On the other hand, in the special 1V non-passing small hit, since the number of winning balls to the second big winning hole 35 does not become 7 balls during the opening period of 1.6 seconds, passing to the specific area 39 is prevented. can be Also in this case, the opening pattern at the special 2V passing small hit is called the passing open pattern, and the opening pattern at the special 1V non-passing small hit is called the non-passing open pattern. Further, even if the distribution member 71 is configured to operate based on the number of winning balls, it is still possible to switch whether or not the specific area 39 is allowed to pass at a predetermined timing.

Further, in the above-described 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, the structure is controlled to the time saving state without executing the jackpot game. and 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 embodiment, even if a special loss (losing pattern B) is drawn in the time saving state, it is configured so that it is not newly set to the time saving state (the number of time saving times is reset). When the loss is pulled, it may be configured to newly set the time saving state (the number of time saving times is reset).

Also, in the above embodiment, the description has been given as a configuration without the special figure 2 reservation. However, a special figure 2 reservation (second special figure reservation) may be provided and the upper limit memory number may be set to "4". Also, when providing a special figure 2 reservation, the number of special figure 2 reservation upper limit storage can be appropriately changed in addition to "4". Further, when providing the second special figure reservation, it is sufficient to provide a second presentation reservation display area for displaying the presentation reservation 9B according to the number of stored second special figure reservations (see FIG. 1).

Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the upper limit number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time saving state (the number of times of time saving) counts only the variable display of special figure 2. However, for example, a special figure 1 upper limit execution count for which only the variation display of special figure 1 is counted, and a special figure 2 upper limit execution number for which only the variation display of special figure 2 is counted are provided, and any number of times You may comprise so that a time saving state may be complete|finished if satisfy|filled. 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. Also, for example, the variation display of special figure 1 and the variation display of special figure 2 are added and counted, and when the total value reaches the total upper limit execution count, the time saving state may be configured to end.

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

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. However, one random number , and based on the 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.

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

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The invention according to means A1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) comprising game control means capable of controlling a game state,
The game control means is
A variable prize that can be opened and closed provided in the game area (game area 3) is capable of executing variable display of the identification information (special symbol), and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (jackpot symbol). It is possible to control to a jackpot game state with opening of the mouth (first big winning mouth 30),
The number of non-specific fluctuations, which is the number of times the variable display of stopping and displaying the identification information in a non-specific form (losing pattern A) different from the specific form is continuously performed, is the predetermined number of switching times (the number of times of awarding benefits). The game machine is characterized in that the possibility of controlling the game state to be more advantageous than after the jackpot game state is high accordingly.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine in which a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether or not a game ball enters a start hole (ball entrance). When a big hit determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot in the variable display of the special symbols, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines capable of executing jackpot games in order to improve the amusement of games. In addition, the gaming machine of this configuration provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2018-88993 as follows: "The number of times the variable display of stopping and displaying the identification information in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode is continuously performed When the non-specific fluctuation frequency reaches a predetermined switching frequency, the game state is more likely to be controlled to be more advantageous than after the jackpot game state.” . As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a new interest that has not existed in the past, in that it is possible to make the player feel a sense of anticipation for the fact that the variable display that is stop-displayed in a non-specific manner continues. Therefore, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of "improvement of game interest" (provide action and effect).

The invention according to means A2 is the gaming machine according to means A1,
The game control means is
After the jackpot game state, it may be controlled to the normal game state (non-time-saving state),
According to the non-specific fluctuation frequency becomes the switching frequency, the openable and closable variable starting port (second starting port 21) provided in the game area is a specific game that is easier to open than during the normal game state It is a game machine characterized by being controllable to a state (time saving state).

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to raise expectations for the variable display that is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The invention according to means A3 is the gaming machine according to means A2,
The game control means is
The game machine is characterized in that, after the jackpot game state, the possibility of controlling to the normal game state is higher than the specific game state.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to raise expectations for the variable display that is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The invention according to means A4 is the gaming machine according to means A2 or A3,
The game control means is
In the specific game state, there is a high possibility of controlling to the jackpot game state in response to the stop display of the identification information than in the normal game state (During the time saving state, V can be passed than during the non-time saving state. It is a gaming machine characterized by that the probability of winning a small hit is high).

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to raise expectations for the variable display that is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The invention according to means A5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A4,
Equipped with another starting port (first starting port 20) different from the variable starting port,
The game control means is
The jackpot game state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the variable start port (direct hit jackpot (1 type jackpot) in the lottery of special figure 2, or specified from the small hit winning in the lottery of special figure 2 In the jackpot based on the passage of the area 39 (2nd jackpot), the jackpot game state (1st jackpot in the lottery of special figure 1) controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the other start port A gaming machine characterized in that there is a high possibility of opening the variable winning opening in a mode in which the number of game balls that can be entered into the variable winning opening increases (easy to win a jackpot with a large number of rounds). be.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to raise expectations for the variable display that is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

1 Pachinko game machine 7 Image display device 7a Display screen 20 First start port 21 Second start port (variable start port)
30 … 1st big prize mouth (variable prize mouth)
39...Specific area 81...Game control microcomputer 91...Production control microcomputer

Claims (2)

A game control means capable of controlling a game state;
A gaming machine comprising an effect executing means capable of executing an effect by displaying a predetermined image on a display unit,
The game control means is
Variable display of the identification information can be executed, and in response to the identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific mode, it is possible to control to a jackpot game state accompanied by the opening of a variable winning opening that can be opened and closed provided in the game area. can be,
After the jackpot game state, it may be controlled to the normal game state,
Provided in the game area in response to a predetermined number of switching times, which is the number of times the variable display of stopping and displaying the identification information in a non-specific manner different from the specific manner is continuously performed. The openable and closable variable starting port may be controlled to a specific game state that is easier to open than in the normal game state,
In the specific game state, the probability of controlling to the jackpot game state in response to the stop display of the identification information is higher than in the normal game state,
According to the non-specific fluctuation frequency becomes the switching frequency , there is a high possibility of controlling to the specific game state than after the jackpot game state,
The effect executing means is capable of displaying, in the normal game state, on the display unit, a remaining privilege reaching display capable of suggesting the remaining number of times until the non-specific fluctuation number reaches the switching number. game machine. A game control means capable of controlling a game state;
A gaming machine comprising an effect executing means capable of executing an effect by displaying a predetermined image on a display unit,
The game control means is
Variable display of the identification information can be executed, and in response to the identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific mode, it is possible to control to a jackpot game state accompanied by the opening of a variable winning opening that can be opened and closed provided in the game area. can be,
After the jackpot game state, it may be controlled to the normal game state,
Provided in the game area in response to a predetermined number of switching times, which is the number of times the variable display of stopping and displaying the identification information in a non-specific manner different from the specific manner is continuously performed. The openable and closable variable starting port may be controlled to a specific game state that is easier to open than in the normal game state,
According to the non-specific fluctuation frequency becomes the switching frequency , there is a high possibility of controlling to the specific game state than after the jackpot game state,
In the big winning gaming state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the variable starting port, than the big winning gaming state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to another starting port different from the variable starting port, opening the variable winning opening so as to increase the number of game balls that can enter the variable winning opening;
The effect executing means is capable of displaying, in the normal game state, on the display unit, a remaining privilege reaching display capable of suggesting the remaining number of times until the non-specific fluctuation number reaches the switching number. game machine.

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