JP7224619B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines and the like.

In a conventional pachinko game machine, based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole (entrance ball), a judgment process is performed as to whether or not to be a big hit, and a special pattern is variably displayed, and the big win pattern is stopped and displayed. Then, a special game is executed to open the big winning opening.

In recent years, as in the pachinko gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, when a jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed, the right to start execution of a special game to open the big winning opening is generated, and the entry of a game ball becomes effective. There is a special game that starts execution by entering a game ball into a specific operation opening.

JP 2013-106749 A

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the right to start execution of the special game is generated, if the game ball is not entered into the specific operation opening in which the entry of the game ball is valid, the special game is executed. does not start.

Therefore, during the period from when the right to start execution of the special game is generated until the execution of the special game is started, the player only enters the game ball into the specific operation opening, and the period can be effectively used. Without this, it would be difficult to increase the player's interest in the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of increasing the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising a game control means capable of performing a determination process based on a ball entering a ball entrance or another ball entrance and variably displaying a special symbol indicating the result of the determination process,
The ball entrance is arranged at a position where the game ball launched toward the first game area among the game areas can enter, while the game is launched toward the second game area among the game areas. The specific operation opening and the other ball entrance are arranged at positions where the ball can enter,
The game control means is
making it possible to suspend the execution of the determination process up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the ball entering the ball entrance;
generating a right to start execution of a special game for opening a special winning opening when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big winning symbol indicating a big winning;
setting a ball entry invalid period as a period from the generation of the right until the entry of the game ball into the specific operation port becomes effective when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol;
After the ball entry invalid period has elapsed, execution of the special game is started based on the entry of the game ball into the valid specific operation opening,
The ball entry invalid period includes a first ball entry invalid period set when the result of the determination process based on the entry of the game ball into the ball entrance is a big hit, and the other ball entrance invalid period. a second ball entry invalid period set when the result of the determination process based on the entry of the game ball is a big hit,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second ball entry invalid period is equal to or longer than the time required for the execution of the determination process to be suspended up to the upper limit number .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a perspective view showing the structure of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a hit classification determination table. (A) is a special figure 1 round number selection table, (B) is a special figure 2 round number selection table. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a ready-to-win determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is an electric chew opening pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining the case of winning a big hit in the lottery of the special figure 1, and (B) is a diagram explaining the case of winning a big hit by the lottery of the special figure 2. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table in a non-time saving state. (A) is the first special figure variation pattern determination table of the time saving state, (B) is the second special figure variation pattern determination table of the time saving state. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a production example 1; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a second production example; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. 9 is a flowchart of round number selection processing; It is a flowchart of game state reset processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessary product processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the entry invalid period effect selection process.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described as being the same as the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. do.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the embodiment has a game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21 and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame that forms the outer shell of the pachinko game machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22, and is a vertically rectangular frame on which the later-described game board 1 is attached. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 and has a vertical rectangular shape to protect the game board 1 . The front door 23 is a portion facing the player, and is decorated with various decorations.

The game machine frame 2 is configured with a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 by the hinge portion 24, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23. It's becoming An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that the player can visually recognize a game area 6, which will be described later. Although the transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, it may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be one that allows the game area 6 to be visually recognized from the front.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 34 for storing game balls, and a batted ball. A surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the supply tray 34 is provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) for outputting sound.

A game board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the game machine frame 2 . As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 surrounded by a rail member 62 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k flows down. Also, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of board lamps 54 for decoration. In the game area 6, a plurality of game pegs for guiding game balls are projected. The game board 1 is formed by integrating a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit arranged on the rear side (a unit for attaching various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness, etc., which will be described later). It is.

The game area 6 includes a left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side. A hitting method of shooting a game ball with a predetermined shooting intensity so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method in which a game ball is shot with a shooting intensity higher than the predetermined shooting intensity so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right hitting. In the pachinko machine PY1 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.

Also, near the center of the game area 6, an image display device 50, which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided. Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has a production design display area for performing variable display of production design EZ (decorative design) synchronized with variable display of the first special design and the second special design described later. . Incidentally, the effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called the effect symbol variation effect. The production design fluctuation production is sometimes called "decorative design fluctuation production" or simply "variation production".

The effect symbol display area is composed of three effect symbol display areas, for example, "left", "middle" and "right". A left performance symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol EZ2 is displayed in the medium performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right performance symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols EZ consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed by a first special symbol indicator 81a and a second special symbol indicator 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a miss, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a separate pattern such as "637". 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 50 rather than by the first special figure display device 81a or the second special figure display device 81b. In addition, the position of the effect symbol display area 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.

The image display device 50 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like. 50a. In addition, in the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image are displayed in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a pending icon display area for displaying a pending icon HA (effect pending image) according to the number of stored first special figure pending and second special figure pending, which will be described later. By the display of the pending icon HA, the storage number of the first special figure pending displayed in the first special figure pending display 83a described later, the second special shown in the second special pending display 83b described later It is possible to clearly indicate to the player the number of stored figures that are reserved.

A center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50 . In the lower part of the center frame 61, a stage 61s capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first start port 11 (ball entrance) described later is formed. A warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage 61s from the exit. A plate movable body 55k that can move up and down is provided on the upper portion of the center frame 61. As shown in FIG. The board movable body 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to an effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, there is provided a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting port 11 in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always constant. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first ball-in port, a fixed ball-in port, a first starting prize-winning port, or a first starting area. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also called first ball entry means, fixed ball entry means, or first start prize winning device. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.). The first starting port 11 is arranged so that a game ball hit by the left hand can be entered, but a game ball hit by the right hand cannot be entered due to the placement of a nail or the like. It is

A big winning device 14D having a big winning opening 14 is provided on the right side of the first starting hole 11 in the game area 6 . The special winning opening 14 is also called a special winning opening. The big winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The big prize winning device 14D has an AT opening/closing member 14k that takes an open state and a closed state. The AT opening/closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s (see FIG. 6). A game ball can enter the big winning opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in an open state. The big winning opening 14 is opened during execution of a jackpot game, which will be described later, and is never opened except for the jackpot game. In addition, the big winning opening 14 is arranged so that a game ball that is hit with the right hand during execution of the jackpot game can enter, but a game ball that is hit with the left hand during the execution of the jackpot game enters. It is arranged so that it cannot be balled.

In addition, on the upper right side of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, there is provided a normal variable winning device (normal electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 12D having a second starting port 12 (another ball entrance). The second starting hole 12 is also referred to as a second ball entry hole, a variable ball entry hole, a second starting winning hole, or a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, or a second starting winning device. Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 triggers a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery).

The electric chew 12D has an electric chew opening/closing member 12k that takes an open state and a closed state. The electric tuning opening/closing member 12k is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 12s, which will be described later. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in an open state, it is possible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 12, and when it is in a closed state, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加Become. That is, the second starting hole 12 is a starting hole in which the ease with which a game ball enters can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier for the ball to enter the second starting port 12 when the electric chew opening/closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, It does not have to be the one that makes it impossible to enter the second starting port 12 . The second starting port 12 described above is arranged so that a game ball hit by right hitting can enter, but a game ball hit by left hitting cannot enter.

Further, on the right side of the center frame 61 of the game area 6, there is provided a specific operation opening 20 (specific operation opening) into which a game ball can enter. The entry (or passage) of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 serves as a trigger for starting the execution of the jackpot game when winning the jackpot. This point will be described later. The specific operation opening 20 is arranged so that a game ball struck with the right hand can enter, but is arranged so that a game ball struck with the left hand cannot enter.

A gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame 61 . The gate 13 is also called a passage opening or a passage area. Passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is a trigger for execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquisition and determination) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Furthermore, a plurality of general prize winning openings 10 are provided in the lower portion of the game area 6 . Also, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging out of the game area 6 game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning openings.

A first starting port 11, a general prize winning port 10, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. A player can aim to win a prize to the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. In addition, since no gate is arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric tube 12D will not be opened when the player is hitting to the left.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a specific operation port 20, a gate 13, an electric chew 12D, a general winning port 10, a big winning device 14D, and an out port 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player enters the specific operation opening 20, passes through the gate 13, wins the second starting opening 12, and the general winning opening 10. can be aimed at.

Also, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 8 include a first special symbol display device 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal map display 82 for variably displaying (normal map) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2. In addition, the normal pattern is also called a general pattern.

In addition, in the display device 8, the first special figure suspension display 83a that displays the number of storage of the operation suspension (first special figure suspension) of the first special figure display 81a, the operation suspension of the second special figure display 81b (Second special figure suspension) 2nd special figure suspension display 83b for displaying the number of memories, and normal figure suspension display 84 for displaying the number of operation suspension (normal figure suspension) of the normal figure display 82 is The indicators 8 also include a right-handed indicator 86 (display means) that indicates that the player should hit right-handed.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 as a trigger. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 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). Moreover, the 1st special figure indicator 81a and the 2nd special figure indicator 81b may be generically called the special figure indicator 81. As shown in FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83. In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively referred to as special figure reservation.

In the special figure display device 81, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is performed. Notify the results. 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 predetermined specific special pattern (a special pattern of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed specific special pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won) is selected. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed to open the big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加The opening pattern of the big winning opening 14 in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery by its lighting mode. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2 A jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In addition, if the game is lost, a lost pattern is displayed in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lost design is not a specific special design. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It is a mode. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when there is a winning (entering a ball) of a game ball into the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the value of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (numerical information , determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. Specifically, if the winning to the first start port 11 is stored as the first special figure reservation, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a described later, and if the winning to the second start opening 12 is the second special It is stored in the later-described second special figure suspension storage unit 105b as figure suspension. The number of special figure suspensions that can be stored in each special figure suspension storage unit 105 has an upper limit, and the upper limit value (upper limit number) in this embodiment is "4" respectively. Note that the upper limit value may be "3" or less.

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 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 PY1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable display of the special symbols. Even if a prize is won during execution of a special game, the right of a jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, as will be described later, digestion of the first special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the second special figure reservation.

And the number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Specifically, each special figure reservation indicator 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol variably (variably displaying) and then stop-displaying it. 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 12 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 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays normal symbols corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. 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. It should be noted that the normal losing design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 described later as normal pattern reservation. memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal design random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the normal design variable display is performed to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 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, a prize is won. Even if there is, with a predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage.

And the number of such normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 84 . Specifically, the normal map hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal map reserves by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map reserves.

In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the right-handed display 86 displays a display suggesting that the player should hit right-handed. Specifically, by lighting the LED like "O" (O: lights up, ●: lights out), a display is made to suggest that the player should hit to the right. In addition, by not lighting the LED, such as "●", it is suggested that the ball should be left-handed.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 (main control board) for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, and effects executed as the game progresses. Effect control board 120 (sub-control board) for controlling related, payout control board 170 and the like for controlling payout of game balls. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later.

In addition, the sub-control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and can control the game effect using the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 600, board lamp 54, board movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.) Just do it.

The pachinko game machine PY1 also has a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) inputs 24 VAC power from the outside, and supplies various voltages (5 VDC, 12 VDC, 18 VDC, 24 VDC, and 37 VDC) necessary for the operation of the pachinko game machine PY1 based on the 24 VAC power supply. is generated. The power board 190 supplies the generated power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies the other devices via these boards.

A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192, when the power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1, to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later. to supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100 or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided in the effect control board 120 .

As shown in FIG. 6, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and programs stored in the game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for execution and a game I/O (Input/Output) port 118 for inputting/outputting data and signals are included. The game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure suspension storage unit 105 (first special figure suspension storage unit 105a and second special figure suspension storage unit 105b) and normal figure suspension storage unit 106 . Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110 . Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a big winning opening sensor 14a, a general winning opening sensor 10a, and a specific working opening sensor 20a are connected. .

The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided in the first starting hole 11 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12a is provided in the second starting hole 12 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided inside the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14 a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided in the general winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 . The specific working hole sensor 20a is provided in the specific working hole 20 and detects a game ball entering (or passing through) the specific working hole 20. FIG.

As solenoids, an electric tuning solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 includes a special figure indicator 81 (first special figure indicator 81a and second special figure indicator 81b), a general figure indicator 82, a special figure reservation indicator 83 (first special figure reservation display Device 83a and second special figure reservation indicator 83b), normal figure reservation indicator 84, and right-handed indicator 86 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. , and a launcher 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175 . Launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko game machine PY1 to release the prize balls. or pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73 a for counting, and a detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73 a is output to the payout control board 170 .

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the shooting device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the shooting volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the shooting solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is shot with an intensity corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 72b. In this pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds.

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands to the effect control board 120 . The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 . That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 storing a program for controlling performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 and a performance I/O port 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is connected with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161 (audio control circuit), and a sub-drive board 162 (sub-drive circuit). The image display device 50 is connected to the image control board 140 , and the speaker 600 is connected to the audio control board 161 . Also, the sub-drive board 162 is connected with the board lamp 54 , the board movable body 55 k and the frame lamp 212 .

As shown in FIG. 7 , the effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. I have. The image ROM 142 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers and symbols (including production patterns), background images and the like. Image data is stored.

Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 600 via the sound control board 161 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 600 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 161, 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 161, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 600 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 or the sound CPU provided in the image control board 140 may execute sound control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. . Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp drive data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. to control. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission pattern data.

Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the board movable body 55k via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. FIG. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 55k, and according to the operation pattern data, drives and controls the motor for driving the board movable body 55k. I do. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamps and the drive control of the board movable body 55k. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

Also, the effect control board 120 is connected with an input section detection sensor (effect button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the input unit 40k (see FIG. 1) is pressed. When the input section 40k is pressed down, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the input section detection sensor 40a. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed down, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the select button detection sensor 42a.

6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are not the only ones provided. Except for the game control board 100, any plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as one board, and one board shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Explanation of Big Wins, etc. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big wins" and "losses" as a result of the big win lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of the "big win", the special figure display 81 stops displaying the "big win pattern". At the time of "missing", the special symbol display 81 stops displaying the "losing symbol". When a big win is won, a "jackpot game" for opening the big prize opening 14 is executed in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special symbol (type of the big win). A jackpot game is also called a special 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 opening 14 between round games is included in the open round game before closing. In addition, the round game of the predetermined number of times is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

The elements that make up the jackpot game include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning opening 14 in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the big winning opening 14 to be opened, and until the next opening. It includes the closing time (closing time), the entry invalid period described later, the entry valid period described later, the ending time (ending time), and the like. The pachinko game machine PY1 can control a jackpot game using a hit type determination table as shown in FIG. 8 after the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, 15 game balls are obtained when one game ball enters the big winning hole 14 .

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. There is a variable jackpot and a normal jackpot. The variable probability jackpot is a jackpot that controls the game state after the jackpot game to a high probability state, which will be described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

In this form, when the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated when the variable probability jackpot or the normal jackpot is won, the period from the generation of the right until the entry of the game ball into the specific operation port 20 becomes effective. A predetermined ball entry invalid period (a period in which the signal is invalidated without starting the execution of the jackpot game even if the specific operation opening sensor 20a detects the game ball and the signal is input) is set. The ball entry invalid period starts, and when the ball entry invalid period elapses, a predetermined ball entry valid period (when the specific operation opening sensor 20a detects a game ball and a signal is input, the period during which the signal is valid ) is started. Execution of the jackpot game is started by entering the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 during the ball entry valid period. When the game ball enters the specific operation opening 20, lottery for the number of rounds (number of openings) to be described later is performed, and the number of rounds (6 rounds, 8 rounds, 10 rounds) in the jackpot game to be started is determined.

More specifically, if you win a winning probability variable jackpot A or normal jackpot B in the lottery of special figure 1 (lottery of the first special pattern), the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated, and the entry is invalid. A period (2 seconds, see FIG. 8) is started. When the entry invalid period elapses, the entry valid period (from the passage of the entry invalid period to the start of execution of the jackpot game, see FIG. 8) is started. Then, when a game ball is entered into the specific operation opening 20 during the ball entry valid period, the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be started from now on is determined to be 6R at the time of the ball entry (see FIG. 9A, this point will be described later). When the game ball enters the specific operation opening 20, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 6R, and the jackpot game ends when the ending time elapses. It will be. Also, it is the upper limit number of winning prizes (10 in this embodiment) per one round in which the big winning opening 14 is opened. It should be noted that, in the case of winning the "probability variable jackpot A" by the lottery of the special figure 1, "special figure 1_probability variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 81a, and when "normal jackpot B" is won , "Special Figure 1_Normal Design" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

Also, if you win the special variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D that can be won in the special drawing 2 lottery (second special pattern lottery), the right to start executing the jackpot game is generated, and the entry invalid period (60 seconds , see FIG. 8) is started. When the entry invalid period elapses, the entry valid period (from the end of the entry invalid period to the start of execution of the jackpot game) is started. When a game ball is entered into the specific operation opening 20 during the effective period of ball entry, a lottery for the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be started is performed at the time of ball entry, and the number of rounds in the jackpot game is 8R or 10R. (see FIG. 9B). According to the determined number of rounds, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, the final round (8R or 10R) is completed, and when the ending time elapses, the jackpot game is completed. . It should be noted that, when the "probability variable jackpot C" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_probability variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display device 81b, and when the "normal jackpot D" is won , "Special Figure 2_Normal Design" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b.

As described above, in the ball entry invalid period of the present embodiment, the entry of a ball into the specific operation port 20 is invalidated. Afterwards, entering the ball into the specific working port 20 is invalidated. Concretely, during fluctuation of the special symbol, during execution of the jackpot game, and the like.

Here, the lottery for the number of rounds of the jackpot game in this pachinko gaming machine PY1 is performed based on the "round random number". As shown in FIG. 9, the round random number takes values in the range of 0-9. Here, in the case where the probability variable jackpot A or normal jackpot B is won in the lottery of special figure 1 (see FIG. 8), a lottery for the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be started is performed using round random numbers. 6R is determined at a rate of 100% (see FIG. 9A). In other words, when a jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be started from now on is determined to be 6R (see FIG. 9(A)).

Then, when the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 8), the lottery for the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be started is performed using round random numbers, and the jackpot game is played. As the number of rounds, 8R is determined at a rate of 50%, while 10R is determined at a rate of 50% (see FIG. 9B). In other words, when a jackpot is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be started is determined to be either 8R or 10R (see FIG. 9(B)).

Even if any jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to an electric support control state (high base state), which will be described later. The electric support control state continues until the next jackpot winning when controlled in accordance with the high probability state. On the other hand, when it is controlled in accordance with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of electric support (time saving number of times) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support means the upper limit execution number of times of variable display of special symbols in the electric support control state.

In this form, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 is 65% for the probability variable jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, when a jackpot is won based on the special drawing 1, 6 rounds of jackpot games are executed, and when a jackpot is won based on the special drawing 2, 8 rounds or 10 rounds of jackpots. The lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous for the player than the lottery of the special figure 1 in that the game is executed.

Here, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not a big win is made is performed based on the ``random number for the jackpot'', and the lottery for the type of the winning jackpot is performed based on the ``random number for the winning type''. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The winning type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the winning type random number, the random numbers obtained based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "fluctuation pattern random numbers".

The ready-to-win random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a ready-to-win in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the big hit 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 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. This 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. Random numbers acquired based on passing through the gate 13 include normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 10(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

4. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special figure indicator 81 and the normal figure indicator 82 of the pachinko game machine PY1 respectively have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table that has more values of jackpot random numbers that are determined to be a jackpot than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 11(A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special figure indicator 81 (that is, the stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher.

Moreover, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-working time saving state". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) may be shorter than the non-time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern determination table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state (see FIGS. 14 and 15). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 operates, there is a case where a short variable time is likely to be selected as the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol compared to when it is not operating. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal figure indicator 82 are designed to operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 . That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function of the normal figure display 82 operate|moves in a time saving state, and do not operate|move in a non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal design random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is determined using a normal design hit determination table that is larger than the normal design hit determination table used in the non-time saving state, and the hit determination (normal design determination) is performed ( See FIG. 11(C)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal pattern indicator 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 82 becomes a normal winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of normal symbols is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 11(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is activated.

When the probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the normal map display 82 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increase function of the electric chew 12D are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and game balls enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the game balls on hand. 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 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being performed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric sapo control state or an easy ball entry state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-entering easy state.

A high base state may not be one in which all of the above functions are active. That is, operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal map display 82, the variation time shortening function of the normal map display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. Therefore, it is sufficient that the electric tube 12D can be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variable jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. That is, in this form, the high-probability-high base state substantially continues until the next jackpot election. It should be noted that the end condition of the high-probability-high base state may be only that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, ie, low probability state), time saving state and high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state, the non-time saving state, and the low base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as "normal game state". Also, the state during execution of the special game (jackpot game) is referred to as "special game state (jackpot game state)". Further, a state in which at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is controlled will be referred to as a "privilege game state".

In high-base states such as high-probability-high base state and low-probability-high base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting to the right. This is because it is easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state due to the electric sapo control, and it is easier to win the second start opening 12 than to win the first start opening 11. . Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is struck to the right to enter the second starting port 12.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. Incidentally, in this pachinko game machine PY1, a game may be played by hitting to the right even during a jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and winning the first starting port 11 is easier than winning the second starting port 12. It is because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, during the execution of the jackpot game and when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the high base state, it is better for the player to hit the right than the left. more benefits are granted to In addition, since the valid ball entry period is a period during which the game ball can enter the specific operation opening 20 arranged in the right game area 6R, it is necessary to hit right. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the right-handed indicator 86 is lit during the ball-entering valid period, during the execution of the jackpot game, or in the high-base state. On the other hand, when the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is in the low base state, more benefits are given to the player when hitting left than when hitting right. In addition, during the ball entry invalid period, the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 arranged in the right game area 6R is invalid, and there is no need to hit to the right. Therefore, in this embodiment, the right-handed indicator 86 is not illuminated during the ball entry invalid period or during the normal game state.

5. Explanation of the case of winning a jackpot in the lottery of each special figure Here, using FIG. A case where the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is won in the lottery of the second special symbols will be explained. First, as shown in FIG. 13(A), when the probability variable jackpot A or normal jackpot B is won in the lottery of the first special symbol in the non-time-saving state, the jackpot variation is started. After that, when the jackpot symbols (special figure 1_probable variable symbol, special figure 1_normal symbol) are stopped and displayed, the right to start execution of the jackpot game is generated. When the right to start execution of the jackpot game is generated, a predetermined ball-entering invalid period (2 seconds, see FIGS. 8 and 13A) is started. During the ball entry invalid period, the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 is invalidated, and even if the game ball is entered into the specific operation opening 20, the execution of the jackpot game is not started. As a result, there is no need to hit to the right, so the indicator 86 to hit to the right remains extinguished (see FIG. 13(A)). When the entry invalid period (2 seconds, see FIG. 8, FIG. 13 (A)) passes, and the game ball is entered into the specific operation opening 20, the execution of the jackpot game is started during the entry valid period (Figure 8) is started, and if a game ball is entered into the specific operation opening 20 during the ball entry valid period, the ball entry valid period ends. In the present embodiment, when the ball-entering valid period starts, the right-handed hitting indicator 86 is lit because it is necessary to enter the ball into the specific operation opening 20 arranged in the right game area 6R. Then, when a game ball is entered into the specific operation opening 20, a jackpot game is executed. It should be noted that during the execution of the jackpot game, the right-hand hitting indicator 86 remains illuminated because more benefits are given to the player if the player hits right. Also, as shown in FIG. 13(A), the game state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 during the first special symbol jackpot variation, the ball entry invalid period, the ball entry valid period, and the jackpot game is in a non-time-saving state.

First, as shown in FIG. 13(B), when the variable probability jackpot C or normal jackpot D is won in the lottery of the second special symbol in the time saving state, the jackpot variation is started. After that, when the jackpot symbols (special figure 2_probable variable symbol, special figure 2_normal symbol) are stopped and displayed, the right to start execution of the jackpot game is generated. At this time, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a time-saving state until the right to start execution of the jackpot game is generated, and since more benefits are given to the player if the player hits to the right, Indicator 86 remains illuminated. Then, when the right to start execution of the jackpot game is generated, a predetermined ball-entering invalid period (60 seconds, see FIGS. 8 and 13B) is started. Furthermore, in this form, when the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated, it will be in a non-time-saving state (step S2204 in FIG. 35). As a result, since there is no need to hit to the right, the hit to right indicator 86 is extinguished (see FIG. 13(B)). When the ball entry invalid period (60 seconds, see FIG. 8 and FIG. 13B) elapses, the ball entry valid period (see FIG. 8) is started, and the game ball enters the specific operation opening 20 during the ball entry valid period. When you enter the ball, the ball entry valid period ends. Further, when the ball-entering effective period starts, the right-handed hitting indicator 86, which has been turned off, lights up because it is necessary to enter the ball into the specific operation opening 20 arranged in the right game area 6R. Then, when the game ball is entered into the specific operation opening 20, execution of the big win game is started. It should be noted that during the execution of the jackpot game, the right-hand hitting indicator 86 remains illuminated because more benefits are given to the player if the player hits right. Further, as shown in FIG. 13(B), the game state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 remains in the non-time-saving state during the ball-entering invalid period, the ball-entering valid period, and the jackpot game.

Here, in this embodiment, when the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated and the entry invalid period is started, the right-handed hitting indicator 86 is turned off. As a result, it is possible to grasp that the game ball can be launched into the first start opening 11 during the ball entry invalid period toward the left game area 6L. Therefore, the player can enter the game ball into the first start hole 11 by hitting to the left during the entry invalid period. Next, the entry invalid period (2 seconds, see FIG. 8 and FIG. 13 (A)) when winning the jackpot in the lottery of special figure 1 and the invalid period when winning the jackpot in the lottery of special figure 2 (60 seconds, see FIG. 8 and FIG. 13B) will be described.

First, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, among the eight game balls hit by left-hand hitting, the game balls that can enter the first start hole 11 while being affected by the arranged nails etc. are Approximately one. As described above, since the time required for one game ball to be shot is 0.6 seconds, in this form, about one game ball out of eight game balls hit by left-handed hitting Enters the first starting port 11, and the time required to accumulate one first special figure reservation is about 4.8 seconds. Therefore, the time required for the game ball fired toward the left game area 6L to enter the first start port 11 and the first special figure reservation to accumulate the upper limit value (4) (the acquired information is set to the upper limit by the game control means The time taken to memorize the number) is about 19.2 seconds. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, by arranging a nail or the like in the game area 6, the game ball fired toward the left game area 6L enters the first start hole 11 and the first special figure is displayed. The above-mentioned approximately 19.2 seconds is the time required for the suspension to accumulate the upper limit value (4). Therefore, if the arrangement location of nails or the like in the game area or the arrangement location of the start opening is changed, the game ball fired toward the game area enters the start opening and the first special figure hold accumulates the upper limit value (4). can vary.

The time required for the above-mentioned first special figure reservation to accumulate the upper limit (4) (about 19.2 seconds), and the entry invalid period (2 seconds, FIG. 8, 13(A)), it is clear that the entry invalid period in the case of winning the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 is much shorter. Therefore, the game ball is entered into the first start port 11 during the invalid ball entry period (2 seconds) when the jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, and the first special figure reservation is up to the upper limit value (4). Saving is very difficult.

On the other hand, the time (about 19.2 seconds) required for the above-mentioned first special figure reservation to accumulate a predetermined number (4), and the entry invalid period (60 seconds, figure 8, see FIG. 13(B)), it is clear that the entry invalid period in the case of winning the jackpot in the lottery of special figure 2 is longer. That is, the entry invalid period when winning the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 2 of this form is set so as to be longer than the time required for the above-described first special figure reservation to accumulate the upper limit value (4). . As a result, the game ball is entered into the first start port 11 during the ball entry invalid period (60 seconds) when the jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, and the first special figure reservation is set to the upper limit value (4). Accumulating up to is easier than entering a game ball into the first start port 11 during the ball entry invalid period (2 seconds) when winning a jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1. - 特許庁It should be noted that the ball entry invalid period when winning the jackpot in the lottery of special figure 2 is not limited to 60 seconds, and the game ball launched toward the left game area 6L enters the first start port 11. It is sufficient if the time required for the first special figure reservation to be stored up to the upper limit (4) (about 19.2 seconds) or more.

By the way, in a conventional pachinko game machine, when a jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed with a special pattern, the right to start execution of the jackpot game is generated, and during the generation of the right, a specific operation opening in which the game ball can enter is valid. Execution of a jackpot game is started when a game ball is entered. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine, the big winning opening and the specific operation opening are arranged in the same game area. However, in such a pachinko gaming machine, when the right to start execution of the jackpot game is generated, the jackpot game cannot be executed unless the game ball is entered into the specific operation opening in which the game ball entry is valid. not started. Therefore, during the period from the generation of the right to start execution of the jackpot game to the start of execution of the jackpot game, the player simply enters the game ball into the specific operation opening, and the period is effectively utilized. Therefore, it has been difficult to improve the player's interest in the game.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the first starting opening 11 is arranged in the left game area 6L, and the specific operation opening 20 and the big winning opening 14 are arranged in the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4). The first starting hole 11 is located at a position where a game ball launched so as to enter the big winning hole 14 cannot enter (see FIG. 4). In addition, when the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D is won and the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated, the ball entry invalid period (60 seconds, figure 8) is started. As a result, the game ball can enter the first start hole 11 arranged in the left game area 6L without shooting the game ball aiming at entering the game ball into the specific operation hole 20 during the ball entry invalid period. It is possible to shoot a game ball aiming at the ball. Therefore, a game ball is aimed to enter the first start port 11 using the ball entry invalid period included from the generation of the right to start execution of the jackpot game to the start of execution of the jackpot game. It is possible to create an unprecedented situation while the player plays the game, and to improve the game amusement of the game machine.

Further, in this embodiment, even if the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated and the entry invalid period starts, the right-handed hitting indicator 86 is not lit. On the other hand, when the entry invalid period elapses and the entry valid period starts, the right-handed indicator 86 is lit. By having the player confirm whether or not the right-handed hitting indicator 86 is illuminated, it is possible to let the player know whether the situation is for left-handed hitting or right-handing. As a result, the player recognizes whether the player is aiming to enter the ball into the first start hole 11 during the ball entry invalid period or whether the player is aiming to enter the ball into the specific operation hole 20 during the ball entry valid period. becomes possible.

In addition, the entry invalid period (60 seconds, see FIG. 8 and FIG. 13B) in the case of the variable probability jackpot C or the normal jackpot D in this form is the entry invalid period in the case of the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B. (2 seconds, see FIGS. 8 and 13A). Therefore, during the entry invalid period (60 seconds, see FIG. 8 and FIG. 13B) in the case of the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D, the game ball shot toward the left game area 6L is first started. It is possible to accumulate the first special figure reservation up to a predetermined upper limit number (4) by entering the ball into the mouth 11. As a result, it is interesting to see how many game balls can be entered into the first starting port 11 and the first special figure reservation can be accumulated in the ball entry invalid period in the case of the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D. It is possible to improve the game amusement of the game machine.

During the ball entry invalid period (60 seconds, see FIG. 8 and FIG. 13(B)) in the case of the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D, if the consumption of the accumulated first special figure reservation is delayed, the player It will wait until the determination process based on 1 special figure reservation is started. Therefore, in this embodiment, digestion of the first special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the second special figure reservation. As a result, even if the first special figure reservation is accumulated during the entry invalid period in the case of the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D, after the jackpot game executed in the case of the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D, the first special Figure pending is digested with priority. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to some extent to wait until the determination processing based on the first special figure reservation accumulated during the entry invalid period in the case of the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is started.

Also, as described above, the entry invalid period (60 seconds, see FIG. 8, FIG. 13 (B)) in the case of the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D is until four reserved memories of special figure 1 are accumulated. It is set longer than the required time (approximately 19.2 seconds). As a result, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first starting port 11 during the entry invalid period, and to easily store the special figure 1 reservation up to the upper limit number (4). Therefore, it is possible to target the game ball to enter the first start hole 11 with a margin during the ball entry invalid period in the case of the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D.例文帳に追加

6. Regarding special figure variation pattern determination table Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables are provided. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a first special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state and a second special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 15 (A), the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or normal jackpot B, and the time saving after the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D It is provided with a first special figure variation pattern determination table in the state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 15(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 has a second special figure variation pattern determination table in a time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or normal jackpot B, and a time saving after the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D It is provided with a second special figure variation pattern determination table in the state.

First, using FIG. 14, the first special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state will be described. When the determination result based on the entry ball of the game ball to the first starting port 11 in the non-time saving state is a big hit, a variation pattern is selected using the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In that case, one of the variation pattern P1 with a variation time of 50000 ms, the variation pattern P2 with a variation time of 30000 ms, the variation pattern P3 with a variation time of 30000 ms, and the variation pattern P4 with a variation time of 15000 ms is selected. be. In addition, in the case of reach loss, using the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Either the variation pattern P7 with a variation time of 15000 ms or the variation pattern P8 with a variation time of 15000 ms is selected. Further, in the case of reaching no loss, using the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14, the variation pattern P9 or the variation time of 5000 ms is selected. .

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the second special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state will be described. When the determination result based on the entry ball of the game ball to the second starting port 12 in the non-time saving state is a big hit, the variation pattern is selected using the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In that case, one of the variation pattern P31 with a variation time of 50000 ms, the variation pattern P32 with a variation time of 30000 ms, the variation pattern P33 with a variation time of 30000 ms, and the variation pattern P34 with a variation time of 15000 ms is selected. be. In addition, in the case of reach loss, using the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Either of the variation pattern P37 with a variation time of 15000 ms and the variation pattern P38 with a variation time of 15000 ms is selected. Further, in the case of reaching no loss, using the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14, the variation pattern P39 or the variation time of 5000 ms is selected. .

Here, the variation pattern determination table used in the time saving state of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 15 . In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to in the time-saving state after the big win is different depending on the stop pattern when the big win is made. Specifically, in the case of the first special design, in the time-saving state after the probability variation jackpot A (special figure 1_probability variation pattern) or normal jackpot B (special figure 1_normal pattern), the first special figure fluctuation shown in FIG. 15 (A) The part of the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B in the pattern determination table is referred to. In addition, in the time-saving state after the probability variable jackpot C (special figure 2_probability pattern) or normal jackpot D (special figure 2_normal pattern), the probability variation jackpot C or normal Refer to the part of the time saving state after the jackpot D. On the other hand, in the case of the second special symbol, in the time saving state after the probability variation jackpot A (special figure 1_probability variation pattern) or normal jackpot B (special figure 1_normal pattern), the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 (B) Refer to the part of the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B. In addition, in the time-saving state after the probability variable jackpot C (special figure 2_variable pattern) or normal jackpot D (special figure 2_normal pattern), the probability variable jackpot C or normal out of the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Refer to the part of the time saving state after the jackpot D.

First, using FIG. 15(A), the first special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state after the probability variation jackpot A (special figure 1_probability variation pattern) or normal jackpot B (special figure 1_normal pattern) will be described. When the determination result based on the entry of the game ball to the first start port 11 in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or normal jackpot B is a jackpot, the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination shown in FIG. 15 (A) A variation pattern is selected using a table. In that case, any one of the variation pattern P11 with a variation time of 50000 ms, the variation pattern P12 with a variation time of 30000 ms, the variation pattern P13 with a variation time of 30000 ms, and the variation pattern P14 with a variation time of 15000 ms is selected. be. Also, if there is a reach loss, using the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Either the variation pattern P17 with a variation time of 30000 ms or the variation pattern P18 with a variation time of 15000 ms is selected. Also, in the case of no reach loss, using the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. selected.

Next, using FIG. 15(A), the first special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state after the probability variation jackpot C (special figure 2_probability variation pattern) or normal jackpot D (special figure 2_normal pattern) will be described. When the determination result based on the entry ball of the game ball to the first start port 11 in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D is a jackpot, the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination shown in FIG. 15 (A) A table is used to select a variation pattern. In that case, one of the variation pattern P21 with a variation time of 60000 ms, the variation pattern P22 with a variation time of 30000 ms, the variation pattern P23 with a variation time of 30000 ms, and the variation pattern P24 with a variation time of 25000 ms is selected. be. Also, if there is a reach loss, using the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Either the variation pattern P27 with a variation time of 30000 ms or the variation pattern P28 with a variation time of 25000 ms is selected. Also, in the case of no reach loss, using the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. selected.

Next, using FIG. 15(B), the second special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state after the probability variation jackpot A (special figure 1_probability variation pattern) or normal jackpot B (special figure 1_normal pattern) will be described. When the determination result based on the entry of the game ball to the second starting port 12 in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B is a jackpot, the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination shown in FIG. 15 (B) A table is used to select a variation pattern. In that case, one of the variation pattern P41 with a variation time of 50000 ms, the variation pattern P42 with a variation time of 30000 ms, the variation pattern P43 with a variation time of 30000 ms, and the variation pattern P44 with a variation time of 15000 ms is selected. be. In addition, if there is a reach loss, using the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Either the variation pattern P47 with a variation time of 30000 ms or the variation pattern P48 with a variation time of 15000 ms is selected. Also, in the case of no reach loss, using the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. selected.

Next, using FIG. 15(B), the second special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state after the probability variation jackpot C (special figure 2_probability variation pattern) or normal jackpot D (special figure 2_normal pattern) will be described. When the determination result based on the entry ball of the game ball to the second starting port 12 in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is a jackpot, the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination shown in FIG. 15 (B) A table is used to select a variation pattern. In that case, any one of the variation pattern P51 with a variation time of 50000 ms, the variation pattern P52 with a variation time of 30000 ms, the variation pattern P53 with a variation time of 30000 ms, and the variation pattern P54 with a variation time of 15000 ms is selected. be. In addition, if there is a reach loss, using the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Either the variation pattern P57 with a variation time of 30000 ms or the variation pattern P58 with a variation time of 15000 ms is selected. Further, in the case of no reach loss, using the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. selected.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, it is also determined whether the reach becomes a normal reach or a super reach (SP reach) when reaching reach (see remarks in FIGS. 14 and 15). SP reach is reach with a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach. In addition, distribution ratios of various variation patterns are set so that the degree of winning expectation (degree of expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than normal reach (see FIGS. 14 and 15). In this form, SP reach is carried out progressively through normal reach. Therefore, when the player sees the SP reach with a long fluctuation time, it can be understood that the winning expectation is higher than that of the normal reach. In addition, in this form, there are weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach (see remarks column of FIGS. 14 and 15). In addition, it is good also as a structure containing types other than these as a type of SP reach. The above-mentioned SP reach differs from each other in the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot (the degree of expectation of winning). Specifically, the distribution ratios of various variation patterns are set in the order of weak SP reach A→weak SP reach B→strong SP reach so as to increase the winning expectation. Therefore, the player can understand that the winning expectation is very high by looking at the strong SP reach, and can understand that the winning expectation is somewhat high by looking at the weak SP reach B, and the weak SP reach. Looking at A, it can be understood that the expectation of winning is not very high.

Here, in FIG. 15 (A), the first special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D, and other variation pattern determination tables (FIGS. 14, 15 (A), and 15 (B)) will be described in comparison. When the determination result is a big hit and the variation pattern P21 with strong SP reach is selected, the variation time is the variation pattern P1 with strong SP reach (see FIG. 14), the variation pattern P31 (see FIG. 14), and the variation pattern P11. (see FIG. 15(A)), the variation pattern P41 (see FIG. 15(B)), or the variation pattern P51 (see FIG. 15(B)) is longer than the variation time. Moreover, all of the fluctuation patterns P1, P11, P21, P31, P41, and P51 described above have the same distribution ratio (see FIGS. 14 and 15).

The variation time when the determination result is a big hit and the variation pattern P24 with normal reach is selected is the variation pattern P4 with normal reach (see FIG. 14), the variation pattern P14 (see FIG. 15A), and the variation pattern P34 (see FIG. 15A). 14), the variation pattern P44 (see FIG. 15(B)), or the variation pattern P54 (see FIG. 15(B)) is selected. Moreover, all of the fluctuation patterns P4, P14, P24, P34, P44, and P54 described above have the same distribution ratio (see FIGS. 14 and 15).

When the determination result is a loss with reach and the variation pattern P25 with strong SP reach is selected, the variation time is the variation pattern P5 with strong SP reach (see FIG. 14), the variation pattern P15 (see FIG. 15 (A) ), variation pattern P35 (see FIG. 14), variation pattern P45 (see FIG. 15(B)), or variation pattern P55 (see FIG. 15(B)) is selected. Moreover, all of the fluctuation patterns P5, P15, P25, P35, P45, and P55 described above have the same allocation ratio (see FIGS. 14 and 15).

The variation time when the determination result is a loss with reach and the variation pattern P28 with normal reach is selected is the variation pattern P8 (see FIG. 14) and the variation pattern P18 (see FIG. 15) with a loss with reach and a normal reach. (A)), the variation pattern P38 (see FIG. 14), the variation pattern P48 (see FIG. 15 (B)), or the variation time longer than when the variation pattern P58 (see FIG. 15 (B)) is selected It's becoming Also, the allocation ratios of the fluctuation patterns P8, P18, P28, P38, P48, and P58 described above are all the same (see FIGS. 14 and 15).

The variation time when the determination result is no reach and the variation patterns P29 and P30 are selected are the variation patterns P9 and P10 (see FIG. 14), the variation patterns P19 and P20 (see FIG. 15 (A)), and the variation patterns P39, P40 (see FIG. 14), fluctuation patterns P49, P50 (see FIG. 15 (B)), or fluctuation patterns P59, P60 (see FIG. 15 (B)) is selected longer than the fluctuation time there is Moreover, all of the fluctuation patterns P9, P10, P19, P20, P29, P30, P39, P40, P49, P50, P59, and P60 have the same distribution ratio (see FIGS. 14 and 15).

Therefore, the first special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D shown in FIG. A variation pattern in which the variation time of the first special symbol is longer than B)) is more likely to be selected. That is, the variation time of the first special symbol in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D tends to be longer than the variation time of the second special symbol in the non-time saving state or the time saving state. Furthermore, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is longer than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the non-time saving state or the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B. easy.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, in the jackpot determination process based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 11 in the normal game state, the probability variable jackpot A (special figure 1_variable pattern) or the normal jackpot B (special Figure 1_Normal pattern) When winning (so-called first hit), the fluctuation of the first special pattern when the reserved memory of the special figure 1 remaining in the time saving state after the jackpot is digested The time becomes a relatively short fluctuation time (see FIG. 15(A)). In addition, the variation time of the second special symbol in the time saving state after the big win is also a relatively short variation time (see FIG. 15(B)). On the other hand, in the jackpot determination process based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 12 in the time saving state after the jackpot, the probability variable jackpot C (special figure 2_variable pattern) or normal jackpot D (special figure 2_normal pattern) , it is possible to set the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the time-saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D to a relatively long fluctuation time.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the time-saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D tends to select a variation pattern with a longer fluctuation time of the first special symbol than the time-saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B. (See FIG. 15(A)). That is, if you accumulate the first special reservation in the ball invalid period when you win the variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D, depending on the number of the first special reservation, the time-saving state after the variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D It is possible to lengthen the variation time of the first special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to make the variation time of the first special symbol after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D a meaningful time for the player to enjoy the game, and to improve the game amusement of the game machine. .

7. Example of Effect Next, an example of the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described.
<Production example 1>
First, the example 1 of production|presentation is demonstrated using FIG. In this production example 1, as a precondition, it is assumed that the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B is won by lottery of the special figure 1 in the normal game state (so-called first hit). As shown in FIG. 16(A), when the variable effect of the special figure 1 is started, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is started on the display screen 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 16(B), "7" is stopped at the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3, and normal reach is performed. After that, as shown in FIG. 16(C), the combination of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are finally stopped and displayed is "777", which is a big win. Then, the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated, and the entry invalid period (2 seconds, see FIG. 8 and FIG. 13A) in which the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 is invalidated is started. will be

When the entering invalid period comes, as shown in FIG. 16D, the first entering invalid period image RA related to the entering invalid period effect is displayed on the display screen 50a. This first entry invalid period image RA indicates that the entry invalid period is in effect when the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B is won. As described above, during the ball entry invalid period, even if the game ball is entered into the specific operation opening 20 arranged in the right game area 6R, the execution of the jackpot game is not started, so the right hitting indicator 86 is not lit. .

Then, when the ball entry invalid period (2 seconds) has passed and the game ball is entered into the specific operation opening 20, the ball entry valid period (see FIGS. 8 and 13 (A)) during which the execution of the jackpot game is started. is started. Here, when the effective period of ball entry comes, as shown in FIG. 16(E), the effective period of ball entry image S related to the effect of the effective period of ball entry is displayed on the display screen 50a. This ball-entering valid period image S indicates that the entering-ball valid period is during which the entry of a game ball into the specific operation opening 20 is valid. In addition, as shown in FIG. 16(E), a specific operation hole entrance suggestion image U is displayed on the display screen 50a. This specific working hole entry suggestive image U suggests entering the ball into the specific working hole 20 by hitting to the right. As a result, it is possible for the player to recognize that the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 is effective, and to recognize that the game ball is to be entered into the specific operation opening 20.例文帳に追加Further, as shown in FIG. 16(E), a right-handed shot image T is displayed on the display screen 50a to prompt the right-handed player. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the player is in a situation of hitting to the right. Further, as described above, since the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 is valid during the ball entry valid period, the right-handed indicator 86 is lit when the ball entry valid period starts.

Then, when one round is started, a round effect is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 16(F). As shown in FIG. 16(F), a round image V relating to the first round effect is displayed on the display screen 50a. Also, an acquired point image W showing the points (the number of winning balls) acquired by successively winning big wins is displayed on the display screen 50a (see FIG. 16(F)). As a result, it is possible for the player to recognize the number of winning balls that have been obtained as successive big wins before returning to the normal game state.

After that, when the sixth round, which is the final round, ends, an ending image X relating to the ending effect is displayed on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 16(G). Then, when the jackpot game executed when winning the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B is completed, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 shifts to the time saving state. In the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 16(H), when the variable effect of the special figure 2 is started, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started on the display screen 50a. In addition, the variation time of the second special symbol in the time-saving state after the jackpot, which is executed when the probability variable jackpot A or normal jackpot B is won by the lottery of the special figure 1 in the normal game state, is a short variation time (Fig. 15(B)).

<Production example 2>
Rendering example 2 will now be described with reference to FIG. In this production example 2, as a precondition, it is assumed that the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is won by the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state. In addition, it is assumed that a game ball is fired toward the left game area 6L in the ball entry invalid period, and the fired game ball enters the first start port 11 and accumulates a predetermined number of first special figure reservations. . As shown in FIG. 17(A), when the variable effect of the special figure 2 is started, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is started on the display screen 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 17(B), "7" is stopped at the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3, and normal reach is performed. After that, as shown in FIG. 17(C), the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are finally stopped and displayed is "777", which is a big hit. Then, the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated, and the entry invalid period (60 seconds, see FIG. 8 and FIG. 13B) in which the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 is invalidated is started. be.

When the entering invalid period comes, as shown in FIG. 17D, the second entering invalid period image RB related to the entering invalid period effect is displayed on the display screen 50a. This second entry invalid period image RB indicates that it is during the entry invalid period when the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D is won. Further, as shown in FIG. 17(D), a starting entrance ball suggestive image Y is displayed on the display screen 50a. This start hole entry suggestive image Y suggests that a game ball enters the first start hole 11 by hitting left. This makes it possible to encourage the game ball to enter the first starting port 11 . Further, as shown in FIG. 17(D), a left-handed image Z is displayed on the display screen 50a. This left-hand shot image Z displays the message "Return to left-hand shot and aim for the starting opening!". As a result, it is possible for the player to understand that he/she will aim at the first start hole 11 by switching from right-handed to left-handed. It should be noted that in this embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure, the time saving flag, which will be described later, is turned OFF (step S2008 in FIG. 33), and it means that the time saving state has shifted to the non-time saving state. Therefore, when a jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 and the entry invalid period is started, the right-handed hitting indicator 86 being lit is extinguished.

Then, when the ball entry invalid period (60 seconds) elapses, the ball entry valid period (see FIGS. 8 and 13 (B)) in which the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 is valid starts. Here, when the effective period of ball entry comes, as shown in FIG. 17(E), the effective period of ball entry image S related to the effective period of ball entry effect is displayed on the display screen 50a. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17(E), a specific action entrance ball suggestive image U is displayed on the display screen 50a. As a result, it is possible for the player to grasp that the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 is effective, and to recognize the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20.例文帳に追加Further, as shown in FIG. 17(E), a right-handed shot image T is displayed on the display screen 50a to prompt the right-handed player. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the player is in a situation where he should hit to the right. Further, as described above, since the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 is valid during the entry valid period, the right-handed indicator 86 is lit when the entry valid period starts.

Then, when one round is started, a round effect is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 17(F). As shown in FIG. 17(F), a round image V relating to the first round effect is displayed on the display screen 50a. Also, an acquired point image W (see FIG. 17(F)) showing the points (the number of winning balls) acquired by successively winning big wins is displayed on the display screen 50a. As a result, it is possible for the player to recognize the number of winning balls that have been obtained as successive big wins before returning to the normal game state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17(F), "0900 points" is displayed in the obtained points image W.

After that, when the 8th or 10th round, which is the final round, ends, an ending image X relating to the ending effect is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 17(G). Then, when the jackpot game executed when winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is completed, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 shifts to the time saving state. In the time-saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D, and when the reserved memory of the special figure 1 remains during the ball invalid period, as shown in FIG. The performance begins. Then, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started on the display screen 50a. In addition, the variable time of the first special symbol in the time-saving state after the variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D (see FIG. 15 (A)) is the normal game state. It tends to be longer than the second special symbol variation time in the time saving state (see FIG. 15(B)).

The right-handed indicator 86 is not illuminated during the entry invalid period (60 seconds) when winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D. With that alone, it is difficult for the player to grasp the situation in which the game ball is to enter the first start hole 11 . Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the ball entry invalid period when the variable probability jackpot C or normal jackpot D is won, the starting entrance ball suggesting image Y and the left-handed hitting image Z are displayed on the display screen 50a. As a result, even if it is difficult to confirm whether or not the right-handed hitting display 86 is lit, it is possible to check whether the image Y suggesting starting entrance and the left-handed hitting image Z are displayed on the display screen 50a. It is possible to let the player know that the player is aiming to enter the first starting hole 11 during the invalid period.

In the present embodiment, when the valid ball entry period is started, the right-handed display 86 is lit, but this alone means that the player is forced to enter the game ball into the first start hole 11. is difficult to grasp. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the image U suggesting entering a ball at a specific opening and the image T hitting to the right are displayed on the display screen 50a during the effective period of entering a ball. As a result, even if it is difficult to confirm whether or not the right-handed hitting indicator 86 is lit, it is possible to check whether the image U suggesting a specific operation opening and the right-handed hitting image T are displayed on the display screen 50a. It is possible to let the player know that the player is aiming to enter the specific opening 20 during the effective period of the ball.

8. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 . The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 18 from the game ROM 103 when the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial settings, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, game CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, various flags, status and counters, etc. reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 10 are updated by adding one. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generating circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, 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 game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in main-side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors (first start sensor 11a, second start sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, big prize The detection signals detected by the mouth sensor 14a, the specific operation mouth sensor 20a, the general winning mouth sensor 10a (see FIG. 6) are read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as winning ball information. Also, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower tray full data.

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

After normal design/special design main random number update process (S103), sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), and special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S107) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S107), based on the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls described later, the second special-figure reservation display 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or based on the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls described later. It controls the display mode which shows the number of the 1st special figure reservation indicator 83a. 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 game CPU 102 (see FIG. 18), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Sensor Detection Processing] As shown in FIG. 20, in the sensor detection processing (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), a gate passage process, which will be described later, is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (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 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 12a (S203). When the game ball has not won the second start port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but when the game ball has won the second start port 12 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Whether the number of pending balls (the number of second special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special pending provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) (S204). Then, if the number of special 2 pending balls has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the number of special 2 pending balls is less than "4" (in S204 NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls of special figure 2 (S205).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing is done (S206). In the special figure 2 random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation Acquire the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random value group shown in FIG. 10 (A)), and store the acquired random values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the current special figure 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b corresponding to the number of reservation balls.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting hole 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a (S207). When the game ball has not won the first start port 11 (NO in S207), the process is finished, but when the game ball has won the first start port 11 (YES in S207), the special figure 1 is reserved. Whether the number of balls (the number of the first special figure reservation, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure reservation provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) Judge (S208). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (NO in S208) ), and add "1" to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls (S209).

Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S210) is performed, and this processing ends. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), like the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit 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. 10 (A)), and obtain the obtained random value It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls among the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the gate passing process (S202), the number of normal pattern reserved balls (the number of normal pattern reservations, specifically a counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the game RAM 104 value) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal design reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal design reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal design reserved balls (S302), and normal design random number acquisition processing is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, see FIG. 10(B)) is acquired, and the acquired random value is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106 of the game RAM 104. Among them, it is stored in a storage area according to the current number of normal design reserved balls.

[Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs sensor detection processing (S104) and then normal operation processing (S105) (see FIG. 19). As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the power chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S403). If the variable display of normal symbols is not in progress (NO in S403), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

In step S404, if the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is not "0" (NO in S404), hit determination processing is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is read, and the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 11(C) is used. It is determined whether it hits or not. Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set the normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "general figure losing symbol" is set, and if "hitting", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S407). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S407), referring to the normal design fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 7 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by one (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each general pattern reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 is shifted by one from the current position to the side to be read, and the memory corresponding to the fourth reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 Clear the area (storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, it is made to be digested in the order in which the general map reservation was reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to inform the effect control board 120 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 S403 (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S411), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for informing the effect control board 120 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

Also, if the stop display of the normal design is in progress at step S402 described above (YES at S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set at step S414 has passed (S415). If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S416)), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern during the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 12) during the non-time-saving state is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S417, the electric chew 12D is operated (S418).

Also, if the electric chew 12D is in operation in the above step S401 (YES in S401), then it is determined whether or not the operation time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is ended (S420).

[Special Action Processing] After the normal action processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special action processing (S106) (see FIG. 19). As shown in FIG. 23, in the special operation process (S106), the processing relating to the special figure display 81 and the big winning device 14D is divided into four stages, and "special operation statuses 1, 2, 3, 4" are added to each stage. are assigned. Then, when the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1302), and the "special action status" is "2". In case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304) is performed, and if "special operation status" is "3" (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305) , Special symbol determination processing (S1306) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4" (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), special electric accessory processing (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol standby processing (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls of the first starting port 11 (that is, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls) is "0". is determined (S1401). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, the second start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 12 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 2) is "0" (S1407). And, if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES at S1415), this process is terminated, and if it is not ON (NO at S1415), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer waiting flag is turned ON ( S1417), this processing ends.

If the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11 (special figure 1 reservation information ), if there is one or more, special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1403) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the first reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1406), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, 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 (S1406) includes the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if the special figure 1 reserved ball number is "0" but the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reservation information of special figure 1, 2 If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the starting port 12 (reservation information of special figure 2), special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure to be described later 2 Variation pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b (S1411). In this way, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1412), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, 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 (S1412) is the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1408) Information and special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1409) information of the variation pattern set in (information including information on variation time) is included.

When proceeding to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process ends. As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the second special figure reservation is performed only when the first special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1401). That is, digestion of the first special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the second special figure reservation.

[Special figure 1 jackpot determination process (special figure 2 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1408) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1501 ). Specifically, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1402), in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a of the game RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) Read out the stored jackpot random number counter value. Also, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1408), the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the game RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) Read the jackpot random number counter value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 11(A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (low probability state), the low probability state table (the jackpot judgment value is "1" to "210"), it is determined whether it is a big hit or not (S1504). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether it is a big hit based on the table for high probability state (jackpot judgment value is "1" to "1660") out of the big hit judgment table (Fig. 11 (A)) It is determined whether or not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "jackpot", the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special figure stop pattern data corresponding to the hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S1508) and processed. finish. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is "losing", the special figure stop design data (01H) corresponding to the losing design is set (S1508) and the process ends.

[Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1403) and Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1409) are the same because the flow of processing is the same A collective description will be given with reference to FIGS. 26, 27, and 28. FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, whether the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether the time saving flag is OFF) Judge (S1601).

If it is a non-time-saving state (YES in S1601), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), with reference to the non-time-saving state jackpot normal table (part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and jackpot of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value A variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-value of T1) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 14, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

In the variable performance of the pachinko game machine PY1, SP (Super Reach) can be executed in addition to Do Not Disturb and Normal Reach. The misalignment is a variable effect in which the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is stopped and displayed in a separate pattern (for example, "458"). Normal ready-to-win is a variable effect in which the development effect is not executed after forming the above-described ready-to-win, and the remaining effect symbol that continues to be displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed. The SP reach is a variable effect in which a development effect is executed after the reach is formed and the change time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach. Thus, in this embodiment, a variation pattern is selected so that Dohazure, normal reach, and SP reach can be executed.

In step S1602 shown in FIG. 26, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random value (S1604). In addition, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the reach establishment random number is "1" to "30" if it is a non-time saving state, and is "1" to "10" if it is a time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when losing than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure pending 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 number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of reach loss, there is reach loss table during non-time saving state (non-out of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 With reference to the time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1605).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of reach no loss, the reach no loss table during the non-time saving state (out of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 The part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and reach-less loss) is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1606). At the time of loss without reach, the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "3" or "4", the variation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2". is selected (see FIG. 14). On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol is "2" to "4", the fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "1" is selected (see FIG. 12).

Also in step S1601, if it is determined that the gaming state is not a non-time saving state, that is, if it is a time saving state (NO in S1601), as shown in FIG. The processing (S1607-S1612) is performed in the same flow except for the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 15) during the time saving state that is set when the jackpot flag is ON. This special figure 1 jackpot flag is set in the later-described game state setting process (specifically, step S2409 in FIG. 37) when the variable probability jackpot A or normal jackpot B is reached. Also, this special figure 2 jackpot flag is set in the later-described game state setting process (specifically, step S2410 in FIG. 37) when the variable probability jackpot C or normal jackpot D is reached.

As shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (S1607). If the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1607), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1608). If it is ON (YES in S1608), the variation pattern is selected by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the jackpot after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B out of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. (S1609). Specifically, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1403), in the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value. Also, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1409), the part corresponding to the jackpot during the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B out of the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 (B) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value.

In step S1608 shown in FIG. 27, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random value (S1610). If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1610), that is, in the case of reach loss, it corresponds to the probability variable jackpot A shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected by referring to the part to be changed (S1611). Specifically, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1403), in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B in the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the corresponding part. In addition, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1409), it corresponds to the probability variable jackpot A or the time saving state after the normal jackpot B and the loss with reach in the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 (B) section to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value.

In step S1610 shown in FIG. 27, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random number value (NO in S1610), that is, in the case of no reach loss, the probability variable jackpot A shown in FIG. By referring to the portion corresponding to the reach no loss in the state, select the variation pattern (S1612). Specifically, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1403), in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B in the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the corresponding part. Also, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1409), it corresponds to the probability variable jackpot A or the time saving state after the normal jackpot B in the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. section to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value.

In addition, in the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 15 (A)) in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B, the number of held balls of the first special pattern at the time of loss without reach The function of shortening variation works when the number of held balls is "3" to "4". In addition, in the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 15 (B)) in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B, the number of held balls of the second special pattern at the time of loss without reach The function of shortening variation works when the number of held balls is "2" to "4". That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. Also, as shown in FIGS. 15(A) and 15(B), the first special figure variation pattern determination table and the second special figure variation determination table in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B are , It is a table such that the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

Also in step S1607, if the special figure 1 jackpot flag is OFF, that is, if the special figure 2 jackpot flag is ON (NO in S1607), as shown in FIG. The process (S1613-S1617) is performed in the same flow except that the table (see FIG. 15) in the time saving state is set when the special figure 2 jackpot flag is ON.

As shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1613). If it is ON (YES in S1613), the variation pattern is selected by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the jackpot after the probability variation jackpot C or the normal jackpot D in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. (S1614). Specifically, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1403), in the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value. Also, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1409), refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state of the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D in the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 (B) and the jackpot to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value.

In step S1613 shown in FIG. 28, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1613), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random value (S1615). If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1615), that is, in the case of reach loss, it corresponds to the probability variable jackpot C shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected by referring to the part to be changed (S1616). Specifically, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1403), in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D in the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the corresponding part. In addition, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1409), it corresponds to the probability variable jackpot C or the time saving state after the normal jackpot D in the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. section to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value.

In step S1615 shown in FIG. 28, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random number value (NO in S1615), that is, in the case of no reach loss, the probability variable jackpot C shown in FIG. By referring to the portion corresponding to the reach no loss in the state, select the variation pattern (S1617). Specifically, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1403), in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D in the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the corresponding part. In addition, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1409), it corresponds to the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D in the time saving state after the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. section to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value.

In addition, in the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 15 (A)) in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D, the number of held balls of the first special symbol at the time of loss without reach The function of shortening variation works when the number of held balls is "3" to "4". In addition, in the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 15 (B)) in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D, the number of held balls of the second special pattern at the time of loss without reach The function of shortening variation works when the number of held balls is "2" to "4". That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. In this form, as shown in FIG. 15(A), the first special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is from the special figure variation pattern decision table in the non-time saving state Also, it is a table that tends to have a long fluctuation time. As a result, it is possible to make the fluctuation time of the first special pattern in the time-saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D longer than the fluctuation time of the special patterns (first special pattern, second special pattern) in the non-time-saving state. It is possible. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), the second special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D fluctuates more than the special figure variation pattern decision table in the non-time saving state It is a table that tends to shorten the time.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 26, the selected variation pattern is set (S1618), and this process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1618 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and sent to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S101).

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S1304), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 14 , see FIG. 15) has elapsed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), 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 S1801), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1802), and the special action status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols with the symbols (jackpot symbols or losing symbols) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is finished.

[Special Symbol Confirmation Processing] The special symbol confirmation processing of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIGS. 14 and 15) has passed. (S1901). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1901), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), it is determined whether or not the flag during the entry invalid period is ON (S1902). Here, the entry invalid period flag indicates a period during which the entry of the game ball to the specific operation opening 20 is invalidated. Then, if the incoming ball invalid period flag is not ON, that is, if the incoming ball invalid period flag is OFF (NO in S1902), it is determined whether or not the incoming ball valid period flag is ON (S1903). ). Here, the ball entry valid period flag indicates a period during which the game ball entry to the specific operation port 20 is valid. Then, if the entered-ball valid period flag is not ON, that is, if the entered-ball valid period flag is OFF (NO in S1903), the later-described game state management process is performed (S1904).

If the jackpot flag is ON (YES at S1905), the during ball entry invalid period flag is turned ON (S1906), the ball entry invalid period is started (S1907), and the process proceeds to step S1908. Here, in this embodiment, in the special symbol determination process (S1306) of FIG. 30, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the entry invalid period flag is turned ON, the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated. , becomes the ball entry invalid period. As a result, even when the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated, the execution of the jackpot game is started even if the game ball is detected by the specific operation opening sensor 20a and the signal is input because it is during the ball entry invalid period. otherwise, the signal is invalid.

After that, in step S1908, the entry invalid period command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, the right-handed display 86 is extinguished (S1909), and this processing ends. This makes it possible for the player to grasp that the player is going to hit left during the no-entry period. The above-mentioned entry invalid period command includes the start of the entry invalid period and the entry invalid period when winning by lottery of special figure 1 (entering invalid period when winning the variable jackpot A or normal jackpot B Invalid period), or if it is a ball invalid period when winning by lottery of special figure 2 (ball invalid period when winning the variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D), etc. there is Also, in step S1905, if the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, if the jackpot flag is OFF (NO in S1905), the jackpot game is not started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1910), Finish this process.

In step S1902 shown in FIG. 30, if the flag during the entry invalid period is ON (YES in S1902), as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the entry invalid period has passed (S1911). If the entry invalid period has passed (YES in S1911), the entry invalid period flag is turned OFF (S1912), and the entry valid period flag is turned ON to start the entry valid period (S1913). ). When the ball entry effective period flag is turned ON, and a game ball is detected by the specific operation opening sensor 20a and a signal is input, the game control board 100 effectively handles the signal entry effective period is set. . This valid ball entry period is until the game ball enters the specific operation opening 20, that is, the game ball is detected by the specific operation opening sensor 20a, and the input signal is effectively handled by the game control board 100. is set up to After that, an entering-ball effective period command including information about the start of the entering-ball effective period is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1914), the right-handed hitting indicator 86 is lit (S1915), and this processing is performed. finish. Also, in step S1911, if the entry invalid period has not elapsed (NO in S1911), this processing ends.

Next, in step S1903 shown in FIG. 30, if the entering ball effective period flag is ON (YES in S1903), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the operation opening sensor 20a (S1916). When the game ball enters the specific operation opening 20 (YES in S1916), the flag is turned OFF during the entry valid period (S1917). As a result, the ball-entering effective period ends. After that, a specific operation opening ball entry command including information about the game ball entering the specific operation opening 20 is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1918), and the round number selection processing described later is performed (S1919). , in the opening pattern of the big winning hole 14 shown in FIG. set the pattern.

Next, a game state reset process, which will be described later, is performed (S1921), the special action status is set to "4" (S1922), and this process ends. Also, in step S1916, if the game ball is not entered into the specific operation opening 20 (NO in S1916), this process is finished as it is.

[Playing State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the playing state management processing (S1904), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" Judge (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005.

In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), decrement the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the time saving state by 1 (S2006), and determine whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), turn off the time saving flag (S2008), turn off the right-handed indicator 86 during lighting (S2009), and proceed to step S2010. If the determination result of step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2010. In step S2010, a game state designation command including information on the current game state (information on whether the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing ends.

[Round Number Selection Processing] As shown in FIG. 34, in the round number selection processing (S1919), first, a round random number is obtained and the obtained round random number is determined (S2101). That is, when the game ball is detected by the specific operation opening sensor 20a (YES in S1916), the game control microcomputer 101 acquires the round random number, and stores the acquired round random number in the round number selection table (see FIG. 9). Determined by referring to This determines the number of rounds in the jackpot game to be executed. Specifically, when the probability variable jackpot A or normal jackpot B is won by the lottery of special figure 1, the game control microcomputer 101 acquires a round random number, and uses the obtained round random number as the round number selection table of special figure 1 ( Refer to FIG. 9(A)), and determine the number of rounds in the jackpot game to be executed from now on. Here, 6R is always determined. In addition, when winning the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D by lottery of special figure 2, the game control microcomputer 101 acquires a round random number, and uses the acquired round random number as the round number selection table of special figure 2 (Fig. 9 ( B) Refer to) and determine the number of rounds in the jackpot game to be executed from now on. Here, the probability of being determined to be 10R is the same as the probability of being determined to be 16R (both 50%).

After that, in step S2102, it is determined whether or not the determined number of rounds is 6R. If the determined number of rounds is 6R (YES in S2102), the value of the round counter is set to "6" (S2103), this process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S1920 in FIG. If the determined number of rounds is not 6R, that is, if the determined number of rounds is 8R or 10R (NO at S2102), if the determined number of rounds is 8R (YES at S2104), the round counter The value is set to "8" (S2105), and this processing ends. Also, if the determined number of rounds is not 8R, that is, if the determined number of rounds is 10R (NO in S2104), the value of the round counter is set to "10" (S2106), and this processing is terminated. Proceed to step S1920 in FIG.

[Game State Reset Processing] As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state reset processing (S1921), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2201). If the variable probability flag is ON (YES in S2201), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2202), and the process proceeds to step S2203. On the other hand, if the variable probability flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the process proceeds directly to S2203. In step S2203, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. When the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2203), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2204), and the process proceeds to step S2205. On the other hand, when the time saving flag is OFF (NO in S2203), the process proceeds to S2205 as it is. In step S2205, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON. When the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2205), the special figure 1 jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2206), and the process proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 jackpot flag is OFF (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to S2207 as it is. In step S2207, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 jackpot flag is ON. When the special figure 2 jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2207), the special figure 2 jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2208), this process is finished, and the process proceeds to step S1922 in FIG. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 jackpot flag is OFF (NO in S2207), this process is finished as it is, and the process proceeds to step S1922 in FIG. During execution of the jackpot game in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is controlled to a non-high-probability state and a non-time-saving state.

[Special Electric Accessory Process (Big Win Game)] As shown in FIG. 36, in the special electric accessary process (S1307), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2301). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot game in progress has completely opened the jackpot 14 .

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 14 is open (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the time has come to open the big winning port 14, that is, whether the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening start time of the first round game has arrived, or Then, it is determined whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once-closed big winning port 14 is reopened has passed and the opening start time has arrived (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the big winning opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the type of big win (S2304).

In the following step S2305, round designation command transmission determination processing is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2305), it is determined whether or not the opening of the large winning opening 14 in step S2302 is the first opening during one round game, and if so, the jackpot game being executed A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2305, the round designation command is always set.

In step S2302 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening 14 is open (YES in S2302), it is determined whether or not the conditions for closing the large winning opening 14 are established (S2306). In this form, the closing condition is that the number of winnings to the big winning opening 14 in the round game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (10 per 1R in this form), or the time to close the big winning opening 14. (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has passed since the opening of the big winning opening 14) is satisfied. Then, if the conditions for closing the big winning opening 14 are not established (NO in S2306), the process is finished.

On the other hand, if the conditions for closing the big winning opening 14 are satisfied (YES in S2306), the big winning opening 14 is closed (blocked) (S2307). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game ends due to the closing of step S2307 (S2308). If one round game has not ended (NO at S2308), this process ends. On the other hand, when one round game ends (YES in S2308), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2310). . If it is not "0" (NO at S2310), the process ends as it is to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2310), as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game, a jackpot ending command is set (S2311), and a jackpot ending is started (S2312). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2313), and the process ends.

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2314). If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2314), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2314), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2315), the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2316), and the special action status is set to "1" (S2317). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special action process (see FIG. 23). After that, a game state setting process (S2318), which will be described later, is performed, and this process ends.

[Playing state setting process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the gaming state setting process (S2318), the type of jackpot is a definite variable jackpot A (stop symbol is a special figure 1 _ definite variable pattern, see FIG. 8) or a definite variable jackpot C (stop It is determined whether or not the design is a special figure 2_probability variation design, see FIG. 8) (S2401). If it is not the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot C (NO in S2401), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2406), the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2407), and the process proceeds to step S2408. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes the normal probability state, time saving state and high base state (that is, low probability high base state). This low-probability-high base state ends when either condition is established that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next jackpot is won.

On the other hand, if it is a probability variable jackpot in step S2401 (YES in S2401), the probability variable flag is turned ON (S2402), and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2403). And "10000" is set to the variable probability counter (S2404), "10000" is set to the time saving counter (S2405), and the process proceeds to step S2408. As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game becomes a high-probability state, a time-saving state, and a high-base state (that is, a high-probability-high-base state). This high-probability-high base state will continue until the next jackpot is substantially won. Since it is almost impossible for the variable display of the special symbol to be executed until the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time reduction counter change from "10000" to "0", the probability variable flag and the time reduction flag will start the next jackpot game. This is because it is not turned off until It should be noted that the high probability state may be continued until the next jackpot is won by using only the probability variation flag without providing the probability variation counter.

Subsequently, it is determined whether the type of jackpot is probability variable jackpot A (stopping pattern is special pattern 1_probability variable pattern, see FIG. 8) or normal jackpot B (stopping pattern is special pattern 1_normal pattern, see FIG. 8). (S2408). If it is a probability variable jackpot A or a normal jackpot B (YES in S2408), the special figure 1 jackpot flag is turned ON (S2409), and the process proceeds to step S2411. On the other hand, if it is not a probability variable jackpot A or a normal jackpot B, that is, a probability variable jackpot C (stopping pattern is a special figure 2_probability variable pattern, see FIG. 8) or a normal jackpot D (stopping pattern is a special figure 2_normal pattern, see FIG. 8) In the case (NO in S2408), the special figure 2 jackpot flag is turned ON (S2410), and the process proceeds to step S2411.

In step S2411, the game state specification command including information on the current game state (information on whether the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing ends.

9. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 121 [Sub Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 . The effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 38 from the effect ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, setting of CPU 122 for effect, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 124 for effect. That is, if the power cutoff signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 124 for effects are not normal even if the power cutoff signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 124 for effects is initialized, but the power cutoff signal is generated due to a power failure or the like. is turned ON but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is not initialized. Incidentally, if the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters and the like are reset. Also, these steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include the random numbers for determining the effect pattern for determining the effect pattern, the random numbers for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and the random numbers for determining the effect for determining the various effect effects. etc. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. 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 game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process ( S4006 ), various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command uses the image display device 50 to perform various effects (variation effects (FIGS. 16(A) to 16(C), FIG. 16(H), FIG. 17(A) to 17(C) and 17(H)), a ball-entering invalid period effect (see FIGS. 16(D) and 17(D)), and a ball-entering invalid period effect (see FIG. 16(E)) , FIG. 17(E)), round effects (see FIGS. 16(E) and 17(E)), ending effects (see FIGS. 16(G) and 17(G)), etc.). In addition, along with execution of various effects by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 600 via the sound control board 161, and outputs the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp via the sub-drive board 162. 212 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 55k is driven. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Receiving interrupt processing] Receiving interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 being input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed. As shown in FIG. 39, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101). This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing] 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the input detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4305) in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010) described later is sub-driven in order to make the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. Output to substrate 162 . That is, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (board movable body drive data) is created and output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing suitable for performance such as SP reach and big win performance. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

After the drive control process (S4203), the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process ends.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing] 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process, which will be described later, is performed (S4301).

Subsequently, switch state acquisition processing is performed to store the switch data created in the input processing (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) in the effect RAM 124 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Then, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302), the switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 50a is performed (S4303).

Subsequently, voice control processing (S4304) is performed. In the audio control process (S4304), audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 600) is created, output to the audio control board 161, time management of audio effects, and the like are performed. As a result, the speaker 600 outputs a sound that matches the performance to be executed. Then, other processing such as updating random numbers for various effects is executed (S4305), and this processing ends.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the received command analysis processing (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a game state designation command is received from the game control board 100 (S4401). ), if received (YES in S4401), mode status setting processing is performed (S4402), and the process proceeds to step S4403. On the other hand, if the game state designation command is not received (NO at S4401), the process proceeds to step S4403. In the mode status setting process (S4402), the received game state designation command is analyzed, and the value of the mode status is set based on the game state information included in the game state designation command. The value of the mode status is set to "1" if it is a normal game state, is set to "2" if it is a high probability high base state, and is set to "3" if it is a low probability short time state. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the current game state.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) is received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if received (YES in S4403), performs the fluctuation effect start processing described later (S4404), and proceeds to S4405. On the other hand, if the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO at S4403), the process proceeds directly to step S4405. In the fluctuation production start process (S4404), the fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation production start command for starting the fluctuation production It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if received (YES in S4405), performs fluctuation production end processing (S4406). , go to step S4407. On the other hand, if the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO at S4405), the process proceeds directly to step S4407. In the fluctuation production end processing (S4406), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the output buffer of the production RAM124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an entry invalid period command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4407). Selection processing is performed (S4408), and the process proceeds to step S4409. On the other hand, if the entry invalid period command has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds directly to step S4409.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it has received a ball entry effective period command from the game control board 100 (S4409). Selection processing is performed (S4410), and the process proceeds to step S4411. On the other hand, if the entering valid period command has not been received (NO at S4409), the process proceeds directly to step S4411. In the ball entry effective period effect selection process (S4410), the ball ball effective period command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern of the ball ball effective period effect to be executed during the ball ball effective period when the jackpot is won. Select (contents). Then, an entering effective period effect start command for starting the entering effective period effect in the selected ball entering effective period effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 . When this entry invalid period effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the entry invalid period shown in FIG. 16(E) or FIG. 17(E) on the display screen 50a. Execute the period production.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if received (YES in S4411), performs round production selection processing (S4412). , the process proceeds to step S4413. On the other hand, if no round designation command has been received (NO in S4411), the process proceeds directly to step S4413. In the round effect selection process (S4412), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect in the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S4413). Proceed to step S4415. On the other hand, if the ending command has not been received (NO in S4413), the process proceeds directly to step S4415. Here, the ending effect selection process (S4414) analyzes the ending command and selects the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect in the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 performs other processing (S4415) based on received commands other than the above commands (for example, processing for performing customer waiting production based on the reception of the customer waiting command, normal symbol fluctuation Processing for performing normal figure fluctuation production based on the reception of the start command) is performed, and the received command analysis processing (S4301) is finished.

[Entering ball invalid period effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 8, see FIG. 13(B)) (S4501). If it is the entry invalid period when winning the variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D (YES in S4501), the ball entry invalid period when winning the variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D (see FIG. 17 (D)) (S4502) and proceed to S4504. On the other hand, if the variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is not won, that is, if the variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B is won (NO in S4501), the ball is entered when the variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B is won. The pattern (contents) of the invalid period effect (see FIG. 16(D)) is selected (S4503), and the process proceeds to S4504.

Subsequently, in step S4504, the entry invalid period effect start command for starting the ball entry invalid period effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124, and this processing ends. The process proceeds to step S4409 in FIG. When this entering ball invalid period effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes the entering ball invalid period effect on the display screen 50a.

10. Effects of the present embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the specific operation opening 20 is arranged in the right game area 6R, and the first start opening 11 is a left game different from the specific operation opening 20. It is arranged in the region 6L. Furthermore, the first starting port 11 is arranged so that a game ball launched toward the left game area 6L can enter, while a game ball launched toward the right game area 6R can enter. are arranged in such a way that they cannot In this form, when the big winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the right to start the execution of the big winning game is generated, but the execution of the big winning game is not started unless the game ball is entered into the specific operation opening 20.例文帳に追加In addition, a ball entry invalid period is set in which the entry of a game ball into the specific operation port 20 is invalidated after the right to start execution of the jackpot game is generated. The jackpots of the present embodiment include variable jackpots C and normal jackpots D, in which the entry invalid period is set to 60 seconds after the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, during the entry invalid period after winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D and the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated, the specific operation arranged in the right game area 6R It is possible to aim for the game ball to enter the first start hole 11 arranged in the left game area 6L without aiming for the game ball to enter the hole 20.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to create an unprecedented game situation in which a game ball is aimed to enter the first start hole 11 by using the ball entry invalid period, and it is possible to enhance the game amusement of the game machine.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the right-handed indicator 86 is not lit during the ball entry invalid period in which the entry of the game ball to the specific operation opening 20 is invalid, but the game ball to the specific operation opening 20 is not lit. is lit during the ball entry valid period. Therefore, by having the player confirm whether or not the right-handed hitting indicator 86 is lit, it is possible to let the player know whether to play left-handed or right-handed. As a result, the game ball is aimed to enter the first start opening 11 during the ball entry invalid period, or the game ball is aimed to enter the specific operation opening 20 during the ball entry valid period. It is possible to grasp whether

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, during the entry invalid period (60 seconds, see FIG. 8 and FIG. 13 (B)) when winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D, in the left game area 6L When the game ball fired toward enters the first start port 11, it becomes possible to save the number of the first special figure reservation up to "4" which is the upper limit value. Therefore, how many game balls can be entered into the first start port 11 to accumulate the number of the first special figure reservation during the ball entry invalid period when winning the variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D? It is possible to provide the player with such amusement, and to enhance the amusement of the gaming machine.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the digestion of the first special figure reservation is prioritized over the digestion of the second special figure reservation (see FIG. 24). As a result, even if the number of the first special figure reservation is accumulated during the entry invalid period when the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is won, the consumption of the first special figure reservation is preferentially performed. Therefore, if the first special figure reservation is accumulated during the entry invalid period when winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D, wait until the judgment processing based on the first special figure reservation after the jackpot game is started. It is possible to reduce the burden on

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the variation time of the first special symbol in the time-saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is longer than the variation time of the second special symbol in the non-time-saving state or the time-saving state. tends to be longer. Further, in this embodiment, when the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is won and the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated, the entry invalid period is started. Therefore, it is possible to lengthen the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the time-saving state after the big win game by the number of the first special symbol reserves accumulated by the ball entering the first start port 11 during the ball entrance invalid period. becomes. As a result, it is possible to make the fluctuation time of the first special symbol after the end of the jackpot game executed by winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D a meaningful time for the player to enjoy the game. It is possible to further enhance the game interest of the machine.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the ball entry invalid period is set to 60 seconds when winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D. In addition, during the entry invalid period when winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D, the game ball fired toward the left game area 6L enters the first start port 11 and the special figure 1 is reserved. is set to be longer than the time (approximately 19.2 seconds) required until four are accumulated. As a result, it becomes possible to easily accumulate the special figure 1 reservation up to the upper limit value (4) by firing the game ball toward the left game area 6L during the ball entry invalid period. Therefore, the player can aim to enter the game ball into the first start hole 11 while having enough time during the ball entry invalid period when winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D. .

11. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above configuration, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above-described form, the first start opening 11 (ball entry) is arranged in the left game area 6L (first game area), and the specific operation opening 20 (specific operation opening) is provided in the right game area 6R (right game area 6R). are placed. This is an example only and is not limiting. For example, when the first game area is the right game area 6R and the second game area is the left game area 6L, the first start opening 11 is arranged in the right game area 6R, and the specific operation opening is in the left game area 6L. 20 may be arranged. However, it is assumed that the first start opening 11 and the specific operation opening 20 are arranged in different game areas. Moreover, it is preferable that the big winning opening 14 is arranged in the same game area as the specific operation opening 20 . This is because after the execution of the jackpot game is started with the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 arranged in one game area, the game ball is entered into the big winning opening arranged in the other game area. This is because there is no need to change the hitting method in order to hit the ball.

In the above embodiment, instead of the opening before the start of the round game of the first round, the ball entry invalid period is set, but it is not limited to this. An opening may be included in the jackpot game of the above form. In that case, an opening command is transmitted from the game control board 100, and when the performance control microcomputer 121 receives the opening command, it analyzes the opening command and executes it during the opening of the jackpot game based on the analysis result. You may select the pattern (contents) of opening production. Then, an opening performance start command for starting the opening performance in the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance. Thereafter, when the opening effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute the opening effect on the display screen 50a.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the special pattern confirmation process (S1306) of FIG. It is not limited to this. For example, in the special symbol determination process (S1306) of FIG. 30, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the right to start the execution of the jackpot game is generated, a specific flag different from the entry invalid period flag is set. You can do it.

In the above embodiment, the right-handed display 86 is extinguished during the ball entry invalid period when the variable probability jackpot A or the normal jackpot B is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. Since this entry invalid period is set to a short time, the right-handed indicator 86 may be lit when the entry invalid period in the case of winning the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B is started.

Further, in the above-described mode, when a round effect is displayed on the display screen 50a, a right-handed hitting image may be displayed to prompt right-handed hitting. Since it is difficult for the player to confirm whether or not the right-handed hitting display 86 is illuminated, if the right-handed hitting image is displayed on the display screen 50a, the right-handed hitting is aimed at winning the prize in the big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加It is possible to make the user understand the situation. In addition, a right-handed image may be displayed on the display screen 50a during the high base state. Since it is difficult for the player to confirm whether or not the right-handed display 86 is lit, if the right-handed image is displayed on the display screen 50a during the high base state, the winning to the second start port 12 is not possible. It is possible to let the player know that the player is aiming to hit to the right.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first starting port (entrance) is arranged in the left game area 6L (first game region), and the second starting port 12 (another ball entrance) is located in the right game region 6R (second game area). area), but is not limited to this. The ball entrance and other ball entrances may be arranged in the same play area.

Further, in the above embodiment, digestion of the first special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the second special figure reservation, but it is not limited to this. For example, digestion of the second special figure reservation may be executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation.

Also, in the above form, depending on the stop pattern (special figure 1_probability variation pattern, special figure 1_normal pattern or special figure 2_probability variation pattern, special figure 2_normal pattern) when the jackpot is hit, it is selected in a time-saving state after the jackpot. Although the variation patterns for each model are different, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern selected in the time-saving state after the big win may be varied according to the gaming state when the big win is determined. In addition, the variation pattern selected in the time-saving state after the big win may be varied according to the game state when the big win is determined and the stop pattern when the big win is made.

Further, in the above-described form, in the time saving state after the jackpot game executed when the variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D is won by lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 12 (other ball entrance) The variation time of the first special symbol is set to be longer than the variation time of the second special symbol in the time saving state. Further, in the above-described form, in the jackpot determination process based on the entry of the game ball into the first start hole 11 in the normal game state, when the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B is won (so-called first hit), The fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the time saving state after the probability variable jackpot A or the normal jackpot B was a short fluctuation time. It is not limited to this. For example, the variation time of the first special symbol in the time-saving state after the first hit is the same as the variation time of the first special symbol in the time-saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D. The variation of the second special symbol in the time-saving state It may easily be longer than the time.

In the above form, the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot is determined by the number of first special reservation reserved by entering the ball into the first starting port 11 during the ball invalid period when winning the variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D. It is possible to lengthen the variation time of the first special symbol in the time saving state after D. In this case, in the above mode, even if the variable effect corresponding to the long variation time of the first special symbol is started, as shown in FIG. It was just starting to display. This is an example only and is not limiting. For example, it is conceivable to carry out a special effect in which the first special symbol is displayed on the display screen 50a only for a long fluctuation time in the time-saving state after the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D. As a special effect, a special character image, a special background image, or the like may be displayed. As a result, instead of simply waiting for the long fluctuation time of the first special symbol, the player waits while appreciating the special performance. Therefore, it is possible to make the time more meaningful for the player to enjoy the game, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the gaming machine.

In the above mode, the entry invalid period is set to 60 seconds when winning the variable probability jackpot C or the normal jackpot D (see FIG. 8). In addition, the ball entry invalid period is the time required for the game ball launched toward the left game area 6L to enter the first start hole 11 and accumulate four reserved memories of the special figure 1 (about 19.2 seconds). This is an example only and is not limiting. For example, the entry invalid period in the case of winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D may be set to any number of seconds as long as it is about 19.2 seconds or longer. Therefore, the ball entry invalid period may be other than 60 seconds. Also, the entry invalid period in the case of winning the variable probability jackpot C or the normal jackpot D may be set to less than about 19.2 seconds.

In the above form, it is possible to store the reserved memory of special figure 1 up to the upper limit (4), and the entry invalid period when winning the probability variable jackpot C or normal jackpot D is directed to the left game area 6L It was set to a time (approximately 19.2 seconds) or more required for the game ball fired by entering the first start port 11 to accumulate the reserved memory of the special figure 1 to the upper limit value (4). For example, when the upper limit value of the reserved memory of special figure 1 is set to 3 or less, the game ball fired toward the left game area 6L according to the upper limit value enters the first start port 11 The time required for the reserved memory of Toku-zu 1 to accumulate to the upper limit changes. In that case, the entry invalid period when winning the probability variable jackpot C or the normal jackpot D may be set according to the time required for the changed special figure 1 reserved memory to accumulate to the upper limit value. .

In the above embodiment, the game machine is configured to determine the transition to the high-probability state based on the type of winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a game machine that controls to a high probability state by In addition, in the above-described form, once it is controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called variable loop type gaming machine) that continues to control the high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Also, it may be configured as a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine, or a honeycomb type game machine. In other words, the invention shown in this specification can be preferably applied to gaming machines with various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machines.

Also, as a special game, a small winning game (a special game in which the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. A state in which a small winning game is being executed is called a small winning game state.

In addition, there may be a plurality of (for example, two) large winning openings (large winning devices). In this case, a first big winning hole, a first big winning hole sensor capable of detecting a game ball that has won the first big winning hole, a second big winning hole, and a game that has won the second big winning hole The game machine is provided with a second big winning hole sensor capable of detecting a ball.

In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are obtained as random numbers (determination information) obtained based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, but only one random number , and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big win, the type of win, 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.

Also, in the above embodiment, only one type of jackpot determination table is set, but by changing the set value, the jackpot determination table provided for each set value may be changed. By changing the big win determination table, the probability of being determined as a big win in the big win determination process is changed. In that case, the game control board 100 may be provided with a set value cylinder for enabling the change of the set value. The set value cylinder is provided with an insertion hole into which a dedicated set key is inserted. When the setting key is inserted into the insertion hole, the setting value cylinder can be rotated clockwise by 90 degrees from the reference standby state. Then, when the set value cylinder is rotated clockwise by 90 degrees from the standby state, the setting state is entered. Thereby, the setting value may be changed by operating the RAM clear switch. The RAM clear switch may be configured to be depressible. Furthermore, on the surface of the game control board 100, a set value indicator for displaying the current set value may be mounted. The setpoint indicator may also consist of a red 7-segment indicator.

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.

The invention according to means 1 is
Determination processing is performed based on the ball entering the ball entrance (first start port 11) arranged in the game area (game area 6), and a special symbol indicating the result of the determination process can be variably displayed. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising game control means (game control microcomputer 101) to
The ball entrance is arranged at a position where the game ball launched toward the first game area (left game area 6L) of the game areas can enter, while the second game area ( A specific operation opening (specific operation opening 20) is arranged at a position where a game ball launched toward the right game area 6R) can enter,
The game control means is
generating a right to start execution of a special game for opening a special winning port (big winning port 14) when a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot is stopped and displayed as the special symbol;
During the generation of the right, starting execution of the special game based on the entry of the game ball into the valid specific operation opening,
A ball entry invalid period (even if the specific operation opening sensor 20a detects a game ball and a signal is input, the jackpot game A game machine characterized by providing a period during which the signal is invalidated without starting the execution of the signal.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the ball entrance is arranged at a position where the game ball shot toward the first game area can enter, and the game ball shot toward the second game area can enter. Specific working ports are placed in possible positions. In addition, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed, the right to start execution of the special game to open the special winning opening is generated, but execution of the special game is started unless the game ball is entered into the valid specific operation opening. not. A ball entry invalid period is provided as a period from the generation of the right until the specific operation opening becomes effective. As a result, even if the game ball is entered into the specific operation opening during the ball entry invalid period, the execution of the special game is not started, so it is possible to enter the specific operation opening until the game ball entering the specific operation opening becomes valid. Instead of aiming at the ball, it becomes possible to aim at the ball entering the entrance. Therefore, it is possible to create an unprecedented game situation in which the game ball is aimed to enter the ball entrance using the ball entry invalid period, and it is possible to enhance the game interest of the gaming machine.

The invention according to means 2 is
Display means (right-handed display 86) capable of executing a specific display suggesting that the game ball is shot toward the second game area,
The display means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific display is not executed during the entry invalid period, and the specific display is executed after the entry invalid period elapses.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the specific display is not executed during the ball entry invalid period, but is executed when the game ball entering the specific operation opening becomes valid. By making the player confirm whether or not the specific display has been executed, it is possible for the player to grasp whether the game ball is to be shot toward the first game area or the second game area. As a result, it is possible to grasp whether the situation is one in which the game ball is aimed to enter the entrance or the other is intended to be entered in the specific operation opening.

The invention according to means 3 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The game control means is
Acquiring acquired information based on the ball entering the entrance, performing the determination process based on the acquired information,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the acquired information can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (4).

According to this configuration, it is possible to accumulate a predetermined upper limit number of acquisition information by allowing the game ball launched toward the first game area during the ball entry invalid period to enter the ball entrance. Therefore, it is possible to give the player interest in how many game balls can enter the ball entrance and accumulate acquired information during the ball entry invalid period, and the game machine's amusement can be enhanced. It becomes possible.

The invention according to means 4 is
In the gaming machine according to means 3,
Another ball entrance (second starting hole 12) different from the ball entrance is arranged in the second game area,
The game control means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that determination processing based on the ball entering the ball entrance is given priority over determination processing based on the ball entering the other ball entrance.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the determination process based on the ball entering the entrance is given priority over the determination process based on the ball entering the other ball entrance. As a result, the determination process based on the acquired information accumulated by entering the ball into the ball entrance during the ball entry invalid period takes precedence over the determination process based on the ball entering into other ball entrances after the special game. will be Therefore, it is possible to reduce the waiting time until determination processing is performed based on the acquired information accumulated by the ball entering the ball entrance during the ball entry invalid period.

The invention according to means 5 is
In the gaming machine according to means 3 or 4,
Another ball entrance (second starting hole 12) different from the ball entrance is arranged in the second game area,
After the special game executed when it is determined to be a big hit in the determination processing based on the ball entering the other ball entrance, the variable display time of the special symbol based on the ball entering the entrance is changed. is likely to be longer than the variable display time of the special symbol based on the ball entering the other ball entrance.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, after the special game executed when the big hit is determined in the determination process based on the ball entering the other ball entrance, The variable display time of the special symbols based on the entry of the ball into the ball entrance tends to be longer than the variable display time of the special symbols. As a result, according to the number of acquired information accumulated by the ball entering the ball entrance during the ball entry invalid period, the special game executed when the big hit is determined in the judgment processing based on the ball entering the other ball entrance After that, it is possible to lengthen the variable display time of the special symbols based on the entry of the ball into the ball entrance. Therefore, the variable display time of the special symbols after the special game executed when the big hit is determined in the determination processing based on the entry of the ball into another ball entrance is made a meaningful time for the player to enjoy the game. This makes it possible to enhance the amusement of the gaming machine.

The invention according to means 6 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 5,
The ball entry invalid period is the time required for the acquired information to be stored up to the upper limit number by the game control means (the game ball fired toward the left game area 6L enters the first start hole 11). It is a gaming machine characterized in that the first special figure reservation is equal to or more than the upper limit value (4) the time required for accumulating.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the ball-entering invalid period is equal to or longer than the time required for the game control means to store the acquired information up to the upper limit number. As a result, it is possible to allow the game ball launched toward the first game area during the ball entry invalid period to enter the ball entrance and accumulate the acquired information up to a predetermined upper limit. Become. Therefore, it is possible to make the player aim to enter the game ball into the ball entrance with a margin during the ball entry invalid period.

By the way, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-106749 performs a determination process as to whether or not a big win is made based on the entry of a game ball into a start opening (entrance opening), and variably displays a special symbol. Then, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game opening is generated. There are some that start the execution of a special game by making a ball. However, when the right to start execution of the special game is generated, the execution of the special game is not started unless the game ball is entered into the specific operation opening in which the entry of the game ball is valid. Therefore, during the period from when the right to start execution of the special game is generated until the execution of the special game is started, the player only enters the game ball into the specific operation opening, and the period can be effectively used. Without this, it would be difficult to increase the player's interest in the game. Therefore, the invention according to the above-described means 1 to 6 is a game machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-106749. The opening 11 is arranged, while the specific operation opening 20 is arranged at a position where the game ball shot toward the second game area can enter. In addition, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed, a ball entry invalid period is provided as a period from the generation of the right to start execution of the special game until the entry of the game ball into the specific operation opening 20 becomes effective. are different. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a pachinko game machine capable of increasing the enjoyment of the game (to produce an effect).

PY1... Pachinko machine 6... Game area 6L... Left game area 6R... Right game area 11... First start opening 12... Second start opening 14... Big winning opening 20... Specific opening opening 20a... Specific opening opening sensor 50... Image Display device 50a Display screen 86 Right-handed display 101 Game control microcomputer 121 Production control microcomputer

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising a game control means capable of performing a determination process based on a ball entering a ball entrance or another ball entrance and variably displaying a special symbol indicating the result of the determination process,
The ball entrance is arranged at a position where the game ball launched toward the first game area among the game areas can enter, while the game is launched toward the second game area among the game areas. The specific operation opening and the other ball entrance are arranged at positions where the ball can enter,
The game control means is
making it possible to suspend the execution of the determination process up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the ball entering the ball entrance;
generating a right to start execution of a special game for opening a special winning opening when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big winning symbol indicating a big winning;
setting a ball entry invalid period as a period from the generation of the right until the entry of the game ball into the specific operation port becomes effective when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol;
After the ball entry invalid period has elapsed, execution of the special game is started based on the entry of the game ball into the valid specific operation opening,
The ball entry invalid period includes a first ball entry invalid period set when the result of the determination process based on the entry of the game ball into the ball entrance is a big hit, and the other ball entrance invalid period. a second ball entry invalid period set when the result of the determination process based on the entry of the game ball is a big hit,
The gaming machine , wherein the second ball entry invalid period is equal to or longer than the time required for the execution of the determination process to be suspended up to the upper limit number . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine, wherein the second ball entry invalid period is longer than the first ball entry invalid period.

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