JP7320818B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, on the condition that a game ball enters a starting hole, a big win determination is performed to determine whether or not a big win has occurred. When a big hit determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination. When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot in the variable display of the special symbols, a jackpot game is executed with the opening of the openable and closable jackpot (see Patent Document 1).

Then, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, after the jackpot game is executed, the openable and closable starting port may enter a time-saving state that is easier to open than the normal game state (non-time-saving state).

JP 2018-88993 A

However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the enjoyment of games with respect to gaming machines that can be put into a game state in which the openable and closable starting port is easier to open than in the normal game state.

The game machine according to the present invention is
A variable starting port that can change the ease of entering a game ball,
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
a game state control means capable of turning the game state into an advantageous game state advantageous to the player;
a game machine comprising an effect execution means capable of executing an effect using a display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display unit,
The game state control means is
The game state can be controlled to a privilege game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the variable start port,
It is possible to control the game state to the privilege game state in response to the determination by the determination means that the special game is not to be executed,
The production executing means is
In the effect mode suggesting the advantageous gaming state, the display unit may display a specific effect image with a predetermined decoration,
In the game state different from the advantageous game state, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the special game will be executed,
In the suggestive effect, the specific image including predetermined characters is displayed on the display unit in a first mode in which decoration different from the predetermined decoration is applied, and when the predetermined decoration is applied. There are times when it is displayed in the second mode,
The degree of expectation that the special game will be executed is higher when the specific image in the suggestive effect is displayed in the second mode than when the specific image is displayed in the first mode,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the advantageous gaming state is the privilege gaming state controlled in response to the determination not to execute the special game.

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine capable of improving the amusement of the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a schematic front view showing a second big winning device and the like provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 1, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) It is a small winning symbol type determination table. (D) A lost symbol type determination table. (E) A reach determination table. It is a determination table of the jackpot symbol type and the small hit pattern type, and is a table for explaining the types of the jackpot and the small hit. It is a determination table of the lost pattern type. It is a working hours setting table for reaching the number of working hours given. (A) It is a normal symbol hit determination table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) An electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for non-time saving state. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state. It is a specific table of start winning commands. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process at the time of special symbol determination. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors processing 1 (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing 2 (small winning game). It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing 2 (small winning game). 9 is a flowchart of distribution member control processing; 8 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. It is a flow chart of production mode switching processing. 9 is a flowchart of shutter effect execution processing; It is a flow chart of end processing of fluctuation production. It is a flow chart of production mode designation processing. It is a flow chart of ending effect selection processing. It is a figure explaining the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. This is a title image selection table. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining specific examples of types of title images; It is a figure explaining the specific example of a mode that shutter production|presentation starts. It is a figure explaining the specific example of a mode that shutter production|presentation is complete|finished.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 . The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display device 41. Moreover, the 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a may be called special figure reservation indicator 43. FIG.

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

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

In this pachinko game machine 1, when there is a winning of a game ball to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, the values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning (ball acquisition information, judgment information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if the winning to the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure suspensions that can be stored in the special figure suspension storage unit 85, and the upper limit value (upper limit storage number, upper limit number of suspensions) in this embodiment is "4".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the small winning is won, the symbol type random number is determined according to the small winning symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(C), thereby determining the type of the small winning symbol. In this form, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 2_small winning pattern a" is determined. In addition, a plurality of small winning symbols may be provided, and if the types of the winning small winning symbols are different, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the two-kind big winning game may be different. Further, depending on the type of the winning small winning symbol, the setting regarding the game state after the big winning game may be different.

Also, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that neither the big win nor the small win has been won (that is, when it is determined as a loss), the symbol type random number is determined according to the losing symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(D). By doing so, the type of the lost symbol is determined. In the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 99.5%, "special figure 1_losing pattern A" is decided, and at a rate of 0.5%, "special figure 1_losing pattern B" is decided. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 2_loss pattern C" is determined. The difference in the types of the losing symbols may affect the settings regarding the gaming state after the stopping and displaying of the losing symbols. This point will be described later.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine 1 determines that it is a loss (normal loss described later), the reach random number is determined according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. Decide whether to reach or not. The probability that it is determined that there is a reach differs depending on whether or not the game state is a time-saving state, which will be described later. With this form, the direction when it is not a time-saving state has a higher probability of being determined with reach than the time when it is a time-saving state.

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" is a 4R (round) jackpot, the number of openings of the first big prize opening 30 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5. seconds. The game state after the big win game when the "big win symbol A" is won is the later-described "time saving state A". The time saving state A is one of a plurality of types of time saving states. Then, in the time saving state A based on the "jackpot pattern A", the number of times of time saving is set to 4 times. The time-saving number of times is the upper limit execution number of symbol variations accompanied by special symbol variation display and stop display that can be executed in the time-saving state. Details of the game state will be described later.

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

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

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

"Special figure 2_small winning pattern a" is a small winning that can always pass V if the player is playing the game appropriately. Whether or not it is possible to pass the V during execution of the small winning game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening/closing member 37 .

In addition, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "special figure 2_small hit pattern a", the first big prize opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 11th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. . In other words, a 10R double jackpot game is executed. The game state after execution of the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "special figure 2_small hit pattern a" is controlled to the "time saving state A" described later. Then, in the time saving state A based on the "special figure 2_small winning pattern a", the number of times of time saving is set to 10 times. That is, "special figure 2 _ small hit pattern a" is a time saving small hit in which the time saving state is set after that. In addition to this time-saving small hit, it is also possible to provide a normal small-hit in which a normal game state (non-time-saving state) is set after that. Specifically, the normal small hit is controlled to a non-time-saving state after the execution of the two types of jackpot games in response to the V passage when V is passed in the small hit executed in response to the small win. It is a small hit.

Thus, in this embodiment, the result of the special symbol lottery is to execute a jackpot game (any of "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A", "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B", "special figure 2_small win pattern a" ), a special game is executed, and the subsequent game state is controlled to the time saving state A.

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

"Special Figure 1_Losing Design A" and "Special Figure 2_Losing Design C" are normal losers, and "Special Figure 1_Losing Design B" is a special loser. A special loss is a loss that can serve as a control trigger for a time saving state B, which will be described later. That is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, the game control microcomputer 81 may control the game state after the stop display of the losing symbol to the time saving state B. The time saving state B is a time saving state different from the time saving state A. For this reason, the special loss is also called a time saving loss. Then, as shown in the lost pattern type determination table of FIG. 9, in the time saving state B based on the "special figure 1_losing pattern B" in the lottery of the special figure 1, the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times.

Here, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this form, there are a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state as game states. The non-time-saving state is also referred to as a normal game state. When the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after power-on is a non-time-saving state (normal game state). The time-saving state is a game state in which game balls are more likely to enter the electric chew 22 than in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state. Furthermore, the more the number of times of time saving set for the time saving state, the longer the game state in which the game balls are more likely to enter the electric chew 22 will continue. Therefore, when there are a plurality of time saving states with different times of time saving, it can be said that the time saving state in which the number of times of time saving is set is more advantageous to the player.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of times (non-special variation number) of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation of the special symbol that does not trigger the execution of the special game) to be stopped in a predetermined stop mode has reached a predetermined number. In some cases, it may be controlled to reduce working hours. That is, when the big hit determination determined that the special game is not executed continues, the number of consecutive times is controlled to the time saving state when it reaches a predetermined number of times of shortening time (also called ceiling number of times). And when it reaches|attains the time reduction provision frequency|count, as shown in the time reduction setting table for time reduction provision frequency|count reach|attainment of FIG. That is, when the number of non-special fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening of working hours, it is controlled to the shortening of working hours state B even if it is usually lost. Then, in this embodiment, as shown in the time saving setting table for reaching the number of times of saving time given in FIG. 10, when the time saving state B is controlled according to the number of times of saving time given, the number of times of saving time is set to 100 times.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, the number of times of shortening of working hours is set to 600 times. That is, the pachinko game machine 1 counts the number of non-special fluctuations, and when the count value reaches 600, the number of times of time saving may be controlled to the time saving state of 100 times. In addition, in this form, the count value of the number of times of non-special variation is reset according to the execution of the jackpot game. In addition, the count value of the number of non-special variations is counted for symbol variations in the time saving state as well as for symbol variations in the non time saving state (normal game state). This point will be described in detail later. In addition, the specific value of the number of times of shortening working hours can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, the number of time reduction grants can be set to a value between 2.5 times and 3 times the reciprocal of the jackpot winning probability, for example.

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special symbol lottery is not to execute the jackpot game, the time saving state B may be controlled accordingly. Concretely, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, it is controlled to the time saving state B accordingly. Further, when the result of the special symbol lottery indicating that the jackpot game is not executed reaches the number of times of shortening working hours, control is performed to the shortening working hours state B accordingly.

Next, the time saving state will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 11(A), the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery (probability of being determined as winning) is the same in the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B) and non-time saving state. Concretely, in this form, it is determined that it is almost hit in the normal symbol lottery.

In the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the normal pattern variation time is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this form, the normal pattern variation time is 60 seconds in the non-time saving state, but it is shorter in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variable time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates. In addition, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shorter in the time saving state B than in the time saving state A. - 特許庁

In addition, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 11(C), the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In this form, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is 0.1 second per time in the non-time saving state, but is longer in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. Further, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is longer in the time saving state B than in the time saving state A. - 特許庁

Also, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 11(C), the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game may be greater than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is once in the non-time saving state and twice in the time saving state. That is, in the time-saving state, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric tube 22 is activated.

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

It should be noted that not all the functions described above need to operate in the time saving state (high base state). In other words, one or more of the variable time reduction function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are activated, and the function is not activated. It is only necessary that the game ball enters the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 more easily than the time. That is, for example, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 42 may not operate.

Then, the time saving state may end when the variable display of the special symbol is executed for a predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times). Furthermore, the time saving state may end when a small win or a big win is won and the big win game is executed. The upper limit number of times of execution (number of times of time saving) can be determined based on the control opportunity of the time saving state (type of special symbol, time saving number of times reached) (see FIGS. 8 and 9). In this form, it is controlled to the time saving state A after the jackpot game. In addition, it is controlled to the time saving state B according to the fact that the result of the special symbol lottery does not execute the jackpot game (special loss, reaching the number of times of giving time saving). In the time saving state B, the number of times of time saving is 100 times, and the time saving state advantageous to the player can be continued longer than in the time saving state A. - 特許庁Therefore, the time saving state B controlled according to the result of the special symbol lottery not executing the big win game corresponds to an advantageous game state more advantageous than the time saving state A after the big win game.

It should be noted that, in the time saving state, it is also possible to provide a plurality of different function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display 42, extending the opening time of the electric chew 22, and increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened. That is, it is good also as providing a plurality of time-saving states in which the easiness of winning a prize of a game ball differs to the 2nd starting mouth 21. Which of the plurality of time saving states is controlled may be determined by a special pattern that triggered the control of the time saving state, a game state at the time of lottery of the special pattern, or the like.

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

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

Next, determination of a special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 determines a special figure variation pattern according to a different special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state and the time saving state (see FIGS. 12 and 13). The special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state (FIG. 13) is a table in which the variation pattern with a short variation time is more likely to be selected than the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state (FIG. 12).

Moreover, in this form, about the lottery of the special figure 1, when the "loss pattern B" which is a special loss (time saving loss) in a non-time saving state is drawn, the special figure variation pattern P8 is selected. And, when the special figure fluctuation pattern which relates to the special loss is selected in time saving state, with this form, there are times when the after-mentioned time saving rush production is executed. The time-saving rush effect functions as an effect that can suggest that the game state is controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state.

4. About Start Winning Command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a special figure variation based on the starting winning command (variation display of special symbols) using the starting winning command specified based on the judgment information (random number such as a jackpot random number) acquired by the starting winning. It is an effect that suggests the winning probability (high possibility of winning a jackpot) for the start winning before the winning judgment just before the start of the game.

As shown in FIG. 14, the start winning command generated in this embodiment includes a big win, a small win (V passage is allowed), a normal loss, and a time-saving loss (special loss). lottery result information is included. Further, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start opening information indicating which of the first start opening 20 and the second start opening 21 has won. Note that the starting winning command only needs to include the lottery result information, and it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is to be included in the starting winning command in addition to the lottery result information.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 33. FIG. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 15 from the ROM 83 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). Initial settings include, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, various flags, status and counter resets. etc. Unless otherwise specified, basically, the initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the special figure 2 random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation A pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is obtained (that is, the random number group shown in FIG. 6A is obtained), and the obtained random number values are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM84.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the game is waiting for normal symbol fluctuation (S221). Normal symbol variation standby is a state in which the normal symbol variation display is not being executed nor the auxiliary game is being executed. If it is not in normal design fluctuation standby (NO in S221), this process is finished immediately, but if it is in normal design fluctuation standby (YES in S221), normal design random number acquisition processing (S222) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S222), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 6B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM84.

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

In step S304, if the normal symbol random number is stored (YES in S304), hit determination processing (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), if it is a non-time-saving state, it is determined whether or not it hits based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the non-time-saving state (see the non-time-saving state column of the table shown in FIG. 11 (A)) If it is in the time saving state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol winning determination table for the time saving state (see the column of the time saving state in the table shown in FIG. 11A). Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination process in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "normal losing symbol" is set, and if "winning", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

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

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

If it is during the fluctuation display of the normal design in the above step S303 (YES in S303), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S311), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S311), the variable display of normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S312). Then, a normal symbol variation stop command for informing the sub-control board 90 of normal symbol variation stop is set (S313), and a normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 11(B)) is set. (S314) to finish this process.

In addition, if the stop display of the normal design in the above-described step S302 (YES in S302), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set in step S314 has passed (S315), and has passed. If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S316), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S316)), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S316)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern for the non-time-saving state (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 11(C)) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22 . On the other hand, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern for the time saving state (see electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 11(C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 . Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S317, the electric tube 22 is operated (S318).

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

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

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby processing (S902), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol 2-related random number obtained in the above step S206 is stored (S1001). If there is no storage of special figure 2 related random numbers (NO in S1001), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21, the first start port 20 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1006). And if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1006), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20, step Proceed to S1015.

If there is a memory of the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S1001 (YES in S1001), that is, if there is a memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21, it will be described later Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003), and game state management process (S1004) are performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1005), and proceeds to step S1013. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1005), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1005) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if there is no memory of the acquired special figure 2 related random number, but the number of special figure 1 pending balls is not "0" (NO in S1001 and NO in S1006), it was acquired due to winning the second start port 21 There is no memory of the random number counter value group, but if there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20 (reservation information of special figure 1), Fig. 1 jackpot determination processing (S1007) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1008) are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (S1011). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012), and proceeds to step S1013. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1012) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1007). Information and information (information including information on fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1008) is included.

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

In step S1013, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting standby flag is ON (S1013). Otherwise, this process ends without executing step S1014.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting standby flag is ON in step S1015. If the customer waiting flag is ON, this process is terminated. If not, the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1016), the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1017), and this process is terminated. The set customer waiting command is output to the sub-control board 90 in the next output process (S101).

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1007) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1007), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1101 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the RAM84 is read. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1007), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) read out.

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

On the other hand, if the result of big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and FIG. ) determines the small hit design type (type of small hit) based on the small hit design type determination table shown in (S1109). After judging the small winning design type (S1109), the special figure stop design data (see FIG. 7 (C)) corresponding to the small winning design classification is set in the special figure classification buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1110) and processed. finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO at S1103) or a small hit (NO at S1107), it is "losing", so the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and shown in FIG. (S1111). Then, the special figure stop design data (see FIG. 7(D)) corresponding to the lost design classification is set in the special figure classification buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1112) and the process is finished.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1008) Because the flow of processing is the same A summary description will be given with reference to FIG. 23 . As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1008), first, whether the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether the time saving flag is OFF) Determine (S1301).

If it is in the time saving state (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), referring to the table for the jackpot in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 13), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) To select the Toku-zu variation pattern based on (S1303). As shown in FIG. 13, when the special figure variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

In the case of a big hit or a small hit, the special figure fluctuation pattern is associated with a fluctuation production, and when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation production according to the special figure fluctuation pattern is executed. be. Specifically, for example, SP reach is executed in the variation performance based on the special figure variation pattern P1, and battle reach is performed in the variation performance based on the special figure variation pattern P31 (remarks column of the table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 reference). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reaching than normal reach, and the table is distributed so that the probability of winning (high possibility of winning a jackpot) is higher than normal reach rate is set. In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

Also, in step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), referring to the table for the time saving state medium and small hit (the part corresponding to the small hit in the table shown in FIG. 13), the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value Select (S1305).

Also, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the type of the losing pattern is one of the losing patterns B and C (S1306). If it is either "losing pattern B" or "losing pattern C" (YES in S1306), tables for losing patterns B and C in the time saving state (part corresponding to the special figure of the table shown in FIG. 13) With reference to, to select the Toku-zu variation pattern (S1307).

In addition, in step S1306, if the type of the losing pattern is neither of the losing patterns B or C (NO in S1306), it is "losing pattern A". ) is a reach establishment random value (S1308). As shown in FIG. 7(E), the reach establishment random number is "0" to "11" in the time saving state, and "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach the normal loss than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation by making it possible to select more short reach no loss with short fluctuation time in the time saving state. If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1308), that is, in the case of reach loss, a table for reach loss during time saving state (corresponds to reach loss in the table shown in FIG. 13 part) to select a special figure variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1309).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1308), that is, in the case of a loss without reach, a table for loss without reach during the time saving state (out of the tables shown in FIG. Applicable part) to select a special figure variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1310).

Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1008) at the time of no reach loss, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of pending balls is to work. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "3" or "4", the special pattern fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "0" to "2" is selected.

Also in step S1301, if it is determined that the gaming state is not a time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is determined that it is a non-time saving state, according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state shown in FIG. Select a special figure variation pattern (S1311).

In the selection of the special figure variation pattern in the non-time saving state, the processing is performed in the same flow as the time saving state except that the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table (see FIG. 12) corresponding to each non-time saving state.

In addition, in the case of losing, based on the selected special figure fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation production pattern is determined by referring to each fluctuation production pattern determination table shown in FIG. The content of the presentation is decided. Selection of the variable effect pattern in the case of losing is performed by the effect control microcomputer 91 . This point will be described in detail later.

After performing the selection of the special figure variation pattern as described above, set the selected special figure variation pattern (S1312) and finish this process. The information of the special figure variation pattern set in step S1312 is included in the variation start command set in step S1005 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Game State Management Processing] The game state management processing will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the game state management processing (S1004, S1009) of the special symbol standby processing (S902) will be collectively described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the gaming state management process (S1004, S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1401). A time saving flag is a flag which shows that it is a time saving state, when it is ON. If the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1402). If it is a small hit (YES in S1402), the value of the small hit counter that counts the number of small hits is decremented by 1 (S1403), and it is determined whether the value of the small hit counter is "0" (S1404). If it is "0" (YES in S1404), turn off the time saving flag (S1405) and proceed to step S1406. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S1401 or S1404 is NO, the process proceeds to step S1406. As will be described later, in the pachinko game machine 1, the value of the small hit counter is set to "1" when shifting to the time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, the time saving flag is turned OFF in response to one small winning.

In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S1406), it is determined whether or not it is a symbol variation related to special figure 2 (S1407). If it is a pattern variation related to special figure 2 (YES in S1407), the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of times the special symbol variation display executed during the time saving state is decremented by 1 (S1408), and the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1409). If it is "0" (YES in S1409), turn off the time saving flag (S1410) and proceed to step S1411. On the other hand, if the determination results of steps S1406, S1407, and S1409 are NO, the process proceeds to step S1411. In the pachinko game machine 1, as will be described later, the value of the time saving counter is set to one of "4", "10" and "100" when shifting to the time saving state. Which value the initial value of the time saving counter is set to differs depending on the occasion when the time saving flag is turned ON. In this form, the time saving state is that the special figure variation related to the small hit winning of the predetermined upper limit number of times is performed, the special figure variation of the predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times) is performed, or the following The game ends when any termination condition for executing a jackpot game is satisfied.

In step S1411, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state flag update process. In the game state flag update process (S1411), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 24, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" if it is a non-time saving state, if it is a time saving state A it is set to "2", if it is a time saving state B " 3”.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command including the information of the game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1412), and finishes this process. Information on the current game state is notified to the sub-control board 90 by outputting the game state designation command. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S904), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1003 or S1008, FIG. 12 and FIG. 13) has elapsed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

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

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special symbol confirmation process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (see FIGS. 12 and 13) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process is terminated immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a game state management process at the time of special symbol determination, which will be described later, is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special action status is set to "4" (S1604). Then, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1607), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of a large winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening is opened during the special game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Note that the setting of the release pattern (the set of data corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

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

Following step S1616, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S1617). At this time, the value of the big winning opening open counter is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small winning symbol. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns ON the distribution member operation flag (S1618), and finishes this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71 . That is, in this form, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the opening of the small winning game. In addition, the operation pattern of the distribution member will be described in detail later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1611 (NO in S1611), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1619), and the process ends.

[Special symbol determination game state management process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol determination game state management process (S1602), first, it is determined whether the value of the time reduction grant counter is greater than "0" ( S1701), if it is a value larger than "0" (YES in S1701), the time saving provision counter is decremented by one. The time reduction provision counter is a counter that is subtracted when a predetermined number of time reduction provision times (600 times) is set when the power is turned on or after a jackpot game is performed, and then the variable display of special symbols is performed. In addition, in this form, the setting of the time saving provision counter at the time of power-on is performed when RAM clear operation is made at the time of power-on. Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF (S1703). If the time saving flag is not OFF (NO in S1703), the process proceeds to step S1709, but if the time saving flag is OFF (YES in S1703), then it is determined whether the value of the time saving grant counter is "0". (S1704). If the value of the time saving grant counter is "0", the process proceeds to step S1706, but if the value of the time saving grant counter is not "0", it is determined whether the type of losing pattern is a special loss (time saving loss) (S1705). If it is not a special loss (NO in S1705), the process proceeds to step S1709, but if it is a special loss (YES in S1705), the process proceeds to step S1706.

In step S1706, the time saving flag is turned ON. That is, in this form, the time saving state can be set according to the number of times of pattern fluctuation (non-specific fluctuation) of special patterns that does not trigger the execution of the jackpot game (non-special fluctuation number) reaches the number of times of shortening time is. In addition, the time saving state can be set also according to the stop display of the special loss (loss pattern B) in the non-time saving state. In addition, along with setting the predetermined time-saving number of times (100 times) to the time-saving counter (S1707), set the predetermined small hit upper limit number of times (1 time) to the small hit counter (S1708), and proceed to step S1709.

Thus, the game state is controlled to the time saving state by executing steps S1706 and S1707. In the time saving state, the special figure variation related to the small winning of the predetermined small upper limit number of times is performed, the special figure variation of the predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times) is performed, and the next jackpot game is executed Terminates when any one of the termination conditions is met. As described above, in this embodiment, the time saving state may be controlled even when the game is lost. In addition, in this form, it is limited to when it is a non-work-time-saving state (when YES at step S1703) to be controlled by the time-saving state based on loss.

In step S1709, the game control microcomputer 81 performs game state flag update processing. In the game state flag update process (S1709), if it is a non-time saving state, the value of the game state flag is set to "1", if it is a time saving state A, the value of the game state flag is set to "2", and the time saving state If it is B, the value of the game state flag is set to "3" (see the table in FIG. 24). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command including the information of the game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1710), and finishes this processing. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Jackpot Game)] The special electric accessary process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 28, in the special electric accessary product processing 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the first big prize winning device 31 has been completely opened in the jackpot game in which the player wins.

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

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

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

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

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

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed since the opening of the first jackpot winning port 30 in the jackpot game has all been completed. (S2013), and if the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2014), and the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2015). Then, set the special action status to "1" (S2016), set a value corresponding to the number of times of time reduction grant counter (600 times) (S2017), and perform the game state setting process (S2018) described later. , terminate the process. That is, in the present embodiment, the count value of the non-special fluctuation frequency counted by the time saving provision counter is reset according to the execution of the jackpot game.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state setting process (S2018), first, the winning pattern (big winning pattern or small winning pattern) that triggered the execution of this big winning game is controlled to the time saving state. It is determined whether or not it is a trigger pattern (see FIG. 8) (S2101). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2104, but if the determination result is YES, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2102), and the number of times of time saving according to the type of the winning design (see FIG. 8, with the jackpot design A 4 times if there is, 10 times if the jackpot pattern B or small hit pattern a) is set in the time saving counter (S2103), the upper limit number of small hits (1 time) is set in the small hit counter (S2104), step Proceed to S2105. By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a time saving state (high base state). In the time saving state, the special figure variation related to the small winning of the predetermined small upper limit number of times is performed, the special figure variation of the predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number of times) is performed, and the next jackpot game is executed Terminates when any one of the termination conditions is met. In this process, the time saving state is set by executing steps S2102 and S2103.

In step S2105, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state flag update process. In the game state flag update process (S2105), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. Specifically, in this game state flag update process (S2105), if it is a non-time saving state, the value of the game state flag is set to "1", and if it is a time saving state A, the value of the game state flag is set to "2" , and if the game state is B, the value of the game state flag is set to "3" (see the table in FIG. 24). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command including the information of the game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2106), and finishes this processing. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 2 (Small Win Game)] The special electric accessary process 2 is a process for executing a small win game that opens the second big winning device 36 having the specific area 39 . As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the special electric auditors processing 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small winning end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 has ended in the small winning game.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during execution of the small winning game, and is a flag that is turned ON in step S2603 (see FIG. 33) to be described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2313), the two-type jackpot game is not executed, so the value of the big winning opening counter is cleared to "0" (S2314), and the special action status is set to "1". Set (S2315) to end the process.

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

[Distribution member control processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the distribution member control processing (S107) following the special action processing (S106) (see FIG. 16). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 32, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process is finished. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, since the opening of the small winning game has started (see FIG. 26), the distribution member operation processing ( S2502) is performed, and V effective period setting processing (S2503) is performed.

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

[Specific area sensor detection process] After the distribution member control process (S107), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S108) (see Fig. 16). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 33, first, it is determined whether or not a gaming ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO at S2601), the process ends. If there is detection (YES at S2601), it is determined whether or not it is within the V valid period (S2602). The V valid period is a period set in the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the above-described distribution member control process (FIG. 32).

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

6. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 43. FIG. Note that a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94 .

[Sub-control main processing] When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 34 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

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

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

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

[1 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 ms is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 35, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable object control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

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

[10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 36, after performing received command analysis processing (S4201), which will be described later, production timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), production data creation processing (S4204) is performed sequentially.

In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 63 and the select button 64 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 67) is created and output to the audio control board 106 based on the processing results of the input process and received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] In the received command analysis processing (S4201), first, as shown in FIG. If it is received, the fluctuation effect start processing (S4402) to be described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs a variation effect end process (S4404) which will be described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the game state designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, the effect mode designation process (S4406) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407). (S4409) is performed. The consecutive game counter is a counter that counts the number of times a jackpot game is played. In the opening effect selection process (S4409), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. 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 94 for performance.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the V passing command is received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and if it is received, the V passing notification effect start processing (S4413) is performed. In the V passage notification effect start process (S4413), a V passage notification effect start command for starting the V passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 for effect. The V passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player of the V passage (passing through the specific area 39). In this embodiment, a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image representing the character "V") is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this pachinko game machine 1, the display of the character image of "V" as the V passage notification effect is used as a transition notification to the high probability state in the pachinko game machine 1 that performs control to the high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39. It has meaning. Note that the V-passing notification effect may be performed in other forms, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67 .

Subsequently, as other processing (S4414), processing based on received commands other than the above commands (for example, setting the value of the game state status indicating the current game state based on the game state designation command to grasp the game state processing, etc.) to end the received command analysis processing.

[Variation Production Start Processing] In the variation production start processing (S4402), first, as shown in FIG. 38, the production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the fluctuation start command (S5001). The variation start command includes information on the special figure variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (steps S1003 and S1009 in FIG. 24). The information of the special figure variation pattern includes the symbol information designating the symbol as the determination result of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 7). In addition, the pattern information etc. which the microcomputer 91 for production|presentation control acquired here can be suitably utilized also in the process performed after this.

Next, production mode switching processing (S5002) described later is performed, and variation production pattern selection processing (S5003) and production design selection (S5004) are carried out. In the fluctuation production pattern selection process, the production pattern of the fluctuation production (contents of the fluctuation production) is determined based on the information of the special figure fluctuation pattern. As a result, even the details of the contents of the variable performance are determined. For example, if the special figure variation pattern is SP reach, select the sub-variation pattern corresponding to SP reach. Further, when there are a plurality of sub-variation patterns belonging to the SP reach, details such as which sub-variation pattern among them is to execute the effect are determined. In the selection of performance symbols, the performance symbols to be finally stopped and displayed in the performance symbol variation performance are selected. Specifically, the selection of the performance pattern is performed by acquiring a random number for determining the performance pattern, and selecting a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbols stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol lottery and the presence or absence of reach. One table is selected from among them based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command, and the selected table is used to determine the obtained random number for determining the performance design, thereby selecting the performance design. As a result, a combination (for example, "2, 2, 2", etc.) of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be finally stopped and displayed is determined. Following the selection of the effect pattern, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a shutter effect execution process (S5005), which will be described later, and ends the variable effect start process.

[Production Mode Switching Process] In the production mode switching process (S5002), first, as shown in FIG. 39, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the normal production mode transition flag is ON (S5011). The normal production mode shift flag is a flag that is turned ON when it is determined that the normal production mode, which is one of the production modes, is shifted from another production mode. If the normal production mode transition flag is OFF (NO at S5011), the process proceeds to step S5015, but if it is ON (YES at S5011), it is determined whether or not the start of the variable display relates to the special figure 1. (S5012). If it is not the start of fluctuation of special figure 1 (NO in S5012), proceed to step S5015, but if it is the start of fluctuation of special figure 1 (YES in S5012), the process of setting the normal production mode is performed (S5013), normal production After turning off the mode transition flag (S5014), the process proceeds to step S5015. As a result, the production mode is controlled to the normal production mode. The normal production mode is a production mode that is mainly set in a non-time saving state. Further, the control from another production mode to the normal production mode is performed according to the start of the symbol variation related to the special figure 1.

In step S5015, it is determined whether or not the time saving A effect mode transition flag is ON. The time saving A production mode shift flag is a flag that is turned ON when it is determined to shift to the time saving A production mode, which is one of the production modes, from another production mode. If the time-saving A production mode transition flag is OFF (NO in S5015), the process proceeds to step S5018, but if it is ON (YES in S5015), the process of setting the time-saving A production mode is performed (S5016), and the time-saving A production mode is performed. After turning off the shift flag (S5017), the process proceeds to step S5021. Thereby, the production mode is controlled to the time saving A production mode. The time saving A production mode is a production mode mainly set in the time saving state A.

In step S5018, it is determined whether or not the time saving B effect mode transition flag is ON. The time saving B effect mode shift flag is a flag that is turned ON when it is determined that the other effect mode is shifted to the time saving B effect mode which is one of the effect modes. If the time saving B production mode transition flag is OFF (NO in S5018), this process is finished, but if it is ON (YES in S5018), the process of setting the time saving B production mode is performed (S5019), and the time saving B production mode is performed. After turning off the shift flag (S5020), the process proceeds to step S5021. Thereby, the production mode is controlled to the time saving B production mode. The time saving B production mode is a production mode mainly set in the time saving state B.

In step S5021, it is determined whether or not the shutter effect is being performed. The shutter effect is a effect that can be started in response to a pattern variation in which a lost pattern is stopped and displayed and controlled to a time-saving state. If the shutter effect is in progress (YES in S5021), a command to end the shutter effect is set (S5022), and the effect mode switching process is finished.

[Shutter Effect Execution Processing] In the shutter effect execution processing (S5005), first, as shown in FIG. 40, the effect control microcomputer 91 decrements the value of the sub time reduction provision counter by 1 (S5031). The sub time-saving provision counter is a counter that is set to a value corresponding to the number of times of time-saving provision (600 times) in response to power-on or a jackpot game, and that is subtracted in accordance with symbol variation. Thereby, the value of a sub time saving provision counter is managed so that it may become the same value as the value of a time saving provision counter.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the sub time saving provision counter is "0" (S5032). If the value of the sub time-saving provision counter is "0" (YES in S5032), a command for starting the shutter effect is set (S5033), and this process ends. Also, if the value of the sub time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S5032), then, according to the acquired pattern information, the type of special pattern that is stopped and displayed at the start of the pattern fluctuation is the lost pattern B (S5034). If it is a losing pattern B (YES at S5034), a shutter effect start command is set (S5033), and this process is finished. On the other hand, the value of the sub time saving grant counter is not "0" (NO in S5032), and if the pattern variation is not related to the losing pattern B (NO in S5034), without setting the shutter production start command, Finish this processing.

That is, in the present embodiment, the shutter performance is executed in the case of the symbol variation in which the losing symbol B is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the symbol variation to reach the number of time-saving additions of the non-special variation number. The shutter effect is started when a predetermined time elapses after a command for starting this effect is set. The start timing of the shutter effect is before the effect pattern is stop-displayed, that is, during the fluctuation of the effect pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, the shutter effect is continued after the start until the process of terminating the shutter effect is performed in the effect mode switching process (S5002) (S5022). That is, the shutter production is started during the variation display of the production pattern in the pattern variation in which the losing pattern B is stopped and displayed, and the pattern variation in which the non-special variation number reaches the time reduction giving number, and then the production pattern in the time reduction state. is continued until the variable display of is started.

[Variation Production End Processing] In the variation production end processing (S4404), first, as shown in FIG. 41, the production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the fluctuation stop command (S5101). Next, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is in a non-time saving state (S5102). If it is not a non-working time saving state (NO in S5102), proceed to step S5106, but if it is a non working time saving state (YES in S5102), then the special symbol related to the stop of fluctuation is related to the stop of special figure 1 (S5103). If it is not a special figure 1 stop (NO at S5103), the process proceeds to step S5106, but if it is a special figure 1 stop (YES at S5103), next, whether the value of the renso counter is greater than "0" (S5104). If the value of the consecutive villa counter is "0" (NO at S5104), the process proceeds to step S5106. is set to "0" (S5105) and the process proceeds to step S5106. That is, the value of the consecutive house counter is reset to "0" when the pattern variation of the special figure 1 is performed in the non-time saving state. As a result, the value of the renso counter starts counting when the first jackpot game is executed after the symbol variation of special figure 1 is performed in a non-time saving state, and then special in a non-time saving state The count is incremented each time a big winning game is played without the symbol variation in FIG. In other words, the value of the consecutive game counter is counted up every time a jackpot game is performed while the state advantageous to the player, mainly the lottery of the special figure 2, continues.

In step S5106, a variable effect end command for ending the variable effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM94. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 stops and displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in a predetermined stop mode.

[Production Mode Designation Processing] In the production mode designation processing (S4406), first, as shown in FIG. 42, the production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the game state command (S5201). Next, based on the analysis result of the game state command, it is determined whether or not the time saving state A (S5202). If it is not time saving state A (NO in S5202), proceed to step S5205, but if it is time saving state A (YES in S5202), it is determined whether the production mode currently set is time saving A production mode ( S5203). If the production mode is the time saving A production mode (YES in S5203), proceed to step S5205, but if it is not the time saving A production mode (NO in S5203), turn ON the time saving A production mode transition flag (S5204), step S5205 proceed to

With step S5205, it decides whether or not it is time saving state B on the basis of the analysis result of game state command. If it is not in the time saving state B (NO in S5205), the process proceeds to step S5208, but if it is in the time saving state B (YES in S5205), it is determined whether the currently set production mode is the time saving B production mode ( S5206). If the production mode is the time saving B production mode (YES in S5206), the process proceeds to step S5208, but if it is not the time saving B production mode (NO in S5206), turn ON the time saving B production mode transition flag (S5207), step S5208 proceed to

In step S5208, based on the analysis result of the game state command, it is determined whether or not the non-time saving state. If it is not a non-working time saving state (NO in S5208), this process ends, but if it is a non working time saving state (YES in S5208), it is determined whether the currently set production mode is the normal production mode (S5209 ). If the production mode is the normal production mode (YES in S5209), this process is finished, but if it is not the normal production mode (NO in S5209), the normal production mode transition flag is turned ON (S5210), and the process is finished.

When the time-saving A performance mode transition flag or the time-saving B performance mode transition flag is turned ON in this processing, when the next pattern variation is started, the performance mode corresponding to the current time-saving state is controlled. In addition, when the normal production mode shift flag is turned ON, when the pattern variation related to the next special figure 1 is started, the production mode is controlled to the normal production mode. As a result, pattern variation is started in an appropriate performance mode according to the game state.

[Ending effect selection process] In the ending effect selection process (S4408), first, as shown in FIG. 44, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the ending command (S5301), The pattern (contents) of the ending production to be executed during the ending is selected (S5302). Also, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 for effect.

Next, if the value of the consecutive house counter is "1" (YES in S5303), a command to start displaying the attention calling image is set (S5304), and the process proceeds to step S5305. On the other hand, if the value of the renso counter is not "1" (NO in S5303), the process proceeds to step S5305 without setting a command to start displaying the attention calling image. In step S5305, a value corresponding to the number of times of time reduction provision (600 times) is set to a sub time reduction provision counter, and this processing is finished. Therefore, after the jackpot game, when the number of non-special fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening working hours, it is possible to control to the shortening of working hours state.

Here, in the present embodiment, the attention calling image is displayed only in the ending effect of the first jackpot game after the pattern variation related to the special figure 1 is performed in the non-time saving state. Specifically, the alert image is displayed in the jackpot game executed in response to winning the "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" during the non-time saving state, for example. Also, for example, during the time saving state controlled according to "special figure 1_loss pattern B", it was executed in response to winning "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B" or "special figure 2_small hit pattern a" It is displayed in the jackpot game. Also, for example, the alert image is "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B" or "special figure 2_small hit pattern a" during the time saving state controlled according to the non-special fluctuation number reaching the time saving number of times It is displayed in a big win game executed in response to winning. By displaying this warning image, it is possible to warn the player against being overly excited by the advantageous jackpot game and against becoming overly enthusiastic about the game. It is possible.

In addition, in the jackpot game executed in response to winning "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B" or "special figure 2_small hit pattern a" during the time saving state controlled after the jackpot game, the consecutive counter is already is greater than or equal to "2", the alert image is not displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, after the warning image is displayed in accordance with the first jackpot game, the jackpot game executed in a state advantageous to the player, mainly the lottery of the special figure 2, is displayed. is not displayed. That is, once the attention calling image is displayed, the attention calling image is not displayed until the transition to the state mainly for the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game due to excessive display of the attention calling image.

7. Flow of game in this embodiment Next, the flow of progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 44 . First, in the non-time-saving state (normal game state), the game proceeds with left-handed hitting. For this reason, the lottery of special figure 1 is performed in the non-time-saving state, and a big hit may be won based on this. When a jackpot based on the lottery of special figure 1 is won, a jackpot game of 4R is performed, and the subsequent game state is controlled to a time saving state (time saving state A) with four times of time saving times.

On the other hand, the lottery result of the special figure 1 is more likely to be lost than the jackpot winning. In addition, the lottery result of the special figure 1 may be a special loss (time saving loss: loss pattern B). And when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is the losing pattern B, the game state is controlled to the time saving state (time saving state B) with 100 time saving times. In addition, if the lottery result of special figure 1 is consecutively lost, and the number of times (non-special fluctuation number) reaches the number of times of shortening of working hours (600 times), the game state is the number of times of shortening of working hours of 100 times ( It is controlled to the time saving state B). That is, if the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, and if the result of the special symbol lottery that the jackpot game is not executed reaches the number of times of time saving, the number of times of time saving is 100 time saving state (time saving state B).

In the time-saving state, the game proceeds by hitting to the right. Therefore, in the time saving state, the lottery of the special figure 2 is performed, and a big hit may be won based on this. There is a direct hit jackpot (type 1 jackpot) in the jackpot election based on the special drawing 2 lottery. When a direct hit jackpot is won, a 10R jackpot game is played, and the game state after that is controlled to a time saving state (time saving state A) in which the number of time saving times is 10 times. In other words, when the jackpot is won in the special figure 2, the player tends to be able to obtain more profit in the jackpot game than when the jackpot is won in the special figure 1. - 特許庁

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, when winning a small hit that allows V passage (passing through the specific area 39) based on the lottery of the special figure 2, as long as the game is played correctly, the specific area 39 A game ball is passed through (V pass), and a jackpot game is executed. Then, in the case of winning a two-kind jackpot after winning the time-saving small win, after the jackpot game of substantially 10R, the game is controlled to the time-saving state (time-saving state A) in which the number of times of the time-saving is 10 times. Even in a big win game performed based on a small win, a player tends to obtain more profit than in a big win game when winning a big win in the special figure 1.例文帳に追加In addition, even if the time-saving small hit is won, if the game ball cannot pass through the specific area 39 (V non-passage), the big hit is not executed. Moreover, when a game ball cannot be made to pass to the specific area|region 39 by a small hit game, a game progresses in a non-time-saving state after that.

In addition, the lottery result of the special figure 2 may be lost. In this form, all the losses related to the special figure 2 lottery are normal losses (loss pattern C). Then, in the time saving state, when all the lottery results of the special figure 2 for the number of time saving times are lost, it is controlled to the non-time saving state. That is, in the lottery of the special figure 2 for the number of times of the time saving in the time saving state, if the small hit or the direct hit jackpot is not won, then the game proceeds again with the left hand, based on the lottery of the special figure 1 Aiming to win the jackpot. In other words, in the special figure 2 lottery, as long as you continue to win a direct hit jackpot and a small time-saving hit that can pass through V, the state that is advantageous to the player mainly for the special figure 2 lottery (state that is easy to win the jackpot) continues do. On the other hand, in the lottery of the special figure 2, when all the lottery results of the special figure for the set number of times of time saving are lost, it will return to the game mainly of the lottery of the special figure 1 again.

In this embodiment, the number of times of time saving is set to 4 for the time saving state (time saving state A) after the jackpot game executed in response to winning the jackpot in the lottery of special figure 1.例文帳に追加In addition, the number of times of time saving is set to 10 times for the time saving state (time saving state A) after the big win game executed in accordance with the direct hit jackpot winning or the small win winning in the lottery of special figure 2.例文帳に追加In addition, the time saving state (time saving state B) that is controlled according to the fact that the lottery result of the special figure 1 is a special loss (time saving state B), and the time saving state (working time saving state B) that is controlled according to reaching the time saving number of times is set to 100 times. That is, in the present embodiment, the time saving state (time saving state B) that is controlled according to the fact that the lottery result of the special figure does not execute the jackpot game than the time saving state (time saving state A) after the jackpot game. There is a tendency for the number of times of working hours to be set more frequently. For this reason, the time saving state controlled according to the fact that the special drawing result does not execute the jackpot game tends to be easier to win the next jackpot game than the time saving state after the jackpot game. be. For this reason, the time saving state controlled according to the fact that the lottery result of the special figure does not execute the jackpot game is an advantageous game state more advantageous than the time saving state after the jackpot game. Furthermore, in this form, it is possible to almost certainly win a small hit or a direct hit jackpot in a time saving state controlled according to the fact that the special drawing lottery result does not execute a jackpot game. That is, it is possible to almost certainly win the next big winning game. Further, when a big win or a small win is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 and a big win game is played, the game state after the big win game is a time-saving state. That is, in the time-saving state controlled according to the fact that the lottery result of the special figure does not execute the jackpot game, it is almost certainly possible to acquire the next jackpot game, and the next time-saving state can also be acquired. ing.

8. Effect example in this form 8-1. Effect Mode Next, examples of effects in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 50. FIG. First, the presentation mode will be explained. The production mode is a mode of production using the image display device 7, the speaker 67, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the like. The background image GH and the like are different, and a variable effect using the effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode.

The rendering modes of this embodiment include a daytime background mode in which a normal daytime background image GH1 shown in FIG. 45A is displayed, a nighttime background mode in which a night background image GH2 shown in FIG. A specific background mode in which a specific background image GH3 shown in (C) is displayed is included.

The daytime background mode shown in FIG. 45(A) is a production mode that is set when there is no storage of special figure 2 related random numbers acquired in a non-time saving state. In other words, it is a normal production mode that is set in a state in which the lottery of the special figure 1 is mainly progressed in a non-time saving state. In the daytime background mode, the daytime background image GH1, which is the daytime background image GH, is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed and stopped. The production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R in the daytime background mode are displayed in a normal mode, unlike a special mode described later. Further, in this embodiment, small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 can be displayed in addition to the production patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. The small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are smaller than the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, and can be stopped after the variable display, similarly to the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R.

The night background mode shown in FIG. 45(B) is an effect mode set in the time saving state A. FIG. That is, it is the time saving A effect mode set for the time saving state controlled according to the execution of the jackpot game. In the night background mode, a night background image GH2, which is the night background image GH, is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are displayed in a variable or stationary manner. .

In addition, in the time-saving state, the game is progressed with the aim of winning a prize in the second starting port 21 by hitting to the right, so the effect control microcomputer 91 generates a hitting to the right notification image for notifying that the game should be played by hitting to the right. GA is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a. In the night background mode, the normal hitting right notification image GA1 in the normal mode is displayed as the hitting right notification image GA. In addition, in the time saving state, in order to suggest the end time of the time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the remaining time saving number display GB in the lower right part of the display screen 7a. The remaining time reduction number display GB is a display that suggests the number of lotteries of the special figure 2 that can be executed in the time reduction state. The effect control microcomputer 91 displays the number of remaining time reductions by providing a counter for subtracting the number of symbol changes related to the special figure 2 executed after control to the time reduction state from the number of times reduction in time corresponding to the time reduction state. It is possible to indicate GB accurately.

The specific background mode shown in FIG. 45(C) is an effect mode set in the time saving state B. FIG. That is, it is a time saving B performance mode set for a time saving state controlled according to the fact that the lottery result of the special figure does not execute the jackpot game. In the specific background mode, the display screen 7a displays a specific background image GH3 which is a background image GH that is not displayed in other game states. The specific background image GH3 is a background image GH configured including a specific decoration, and is displayed in a game state other than the time-saving state controlled according to the result of the lottery of the special figure not executing the jackpot game. will not be The specific decoration example shown in FIG. 45(C) is a specific pattern. Note that the specific decoration may be, for example, a color as well as a pattern. In the specific background mode, a specific background image GH3 is displayed, and performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are variably displayed or stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, in the specific background mode, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also selected according to the fact that the special symbol lottery results do not execute the jackpot game. It is displayed in a special mode that is not displayed in game states other than the time saving state to be controlled.

Also in the specific background mode, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the right hitting notification image GA in the upper right part of the display screen 7a in order to progress the game by hitting to the right. In the specific background mode, as the hitting-to-the-right notification image GA, a specific hitting-to-the-right notification image GA2 in a specific manner with specific decoration is displayed. This specific right-handed notification image GA2 is also not displayed in a game state other than the time-saving state controlled according to the lottery result of the special figure not executing the jackpot game.

In this way, in the specific background mode related to the time-saving state controlled according to the fact that the lottery result of the special figure does not execute the jackpot game, the specific background image GH3 with specific decoration and the specific right hitting notification Display the image GA2. Therefore, it is possible to indicate that the next big winning game is almost certainly obtainable, and thus it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the next big winning game. Further, as a result, the specific decorations related to the specific background image GH3 and the specific hitting-to-right notification image GA2 function as decorations that can increase the player's expectations for a big win.

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

8-2-1. In the vicinity of the center of the display screen 7a of the effect symbol image display device 7, as shown in FIG. be. In addition, in one section at the left end of the upper end of the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 45 and the like, while the special symbols are being variably displayed, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed, and then , is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner. The performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may be hidden during the variable performance, while the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 function as patterns that supplement the roles of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. In addition, each display area for displaying the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 can be appropriately changed.

8-2-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko game machine 1 can perform normal fluctuation first in the fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the special symbol fluctuation display has started. When the variable display of the special symbols is started, for example, on the display screen 7a, the left effect symbol 8L, the medium effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2 and the right The small pattern KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special pattern is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of the special pattern, the variable display of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is started. is started, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 is started. Then, if the variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (fluctuation when the lottery result of special figure 1 is a loss symbol A and there is no reach), a stop mode that suggests a loss ( Effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a so-called loose pattern. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure.

On the other hand, the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation" (the lottery result of special figure 1 is a loss symbol A and there is a reach, and furthermore, a variation that indicates a loss by normal reach). In the case of the variation pattern, the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance is performed according to the fluctuation pattern. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R can be changed as appropriate.

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

In the N-reach, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and then the variation speed of the middle effect symbol 8C gradually decelerates. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is, for example, "N loss variation", the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting a loss (so-called loose eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure.

On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is, for example, ``N big win variation'' (big win variation indicating the winning of the big win by normal reach), it is stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N-reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the middle effect symbol 8C, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

8-2-4. SP Reach Pachinko game machine 1 can perform SP Reach after N Reach in the variation performance related to Special Figure 1.例文帳に追加The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the special pattern lottery was a "jackpot" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect capable of suggesting the accuracy of the big win to the player. do.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 46(A), a background image (background image for SP reach G113) dedicated to SP reach is displayed on the display screen 7a. A title image GT indicating that the SP reach has started is displayed on the display screen 7a. After the title image GT is displayed, as shown in FIG. 46(B), an SP ready-to-win effect is performed. In this embodiment, as the SP ready-to-play production, for example, a battle production in which the main character and the enemy character fight in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. Then, when the final stage of the SP reach-only production is reached, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol fluctuation display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (jackpot fluctuation in which the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot and the jackpot winning is indicated by SP reach). In this case, as shown in FIG. 46(C-1), an effect suggesting a big win (for example, an effect that the main character wins) is performed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed. A stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called parallel) that suggests a big win. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win.

46 (C As shown in 2), an effect suggesting a failure (for example, an effect that the enemy character wins) is performed, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose eyes) suggesting a failure. do. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure.

Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 of this embodiment can display the title image GT in SP reach in a plurality of patterns. When executing the SP reach, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the pattern of the title image GT using the title image selection table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 47, the effect control microcomputer 91 can select one of three patterns as the title image GT, namely, a normal pattern, a high expectation pattern, and a specific pattern.

When the variation pattern of the special figure 1 is "SP jackpot variation", the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the title image GT at a rate of 20% for the normal pattern, 55% for the high expectation pattern, and 25% for the specific pattern. Select each. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "SP loss variation", as the title image GT, the normal pattern is selected at a rate of 79%, the high expectation pattern at 20%, and the specific pattern at a rate of 1%. Therefore, the title image GT can suggest the degree of expectation for a big win by its display pattern. Then, the title image GT of the present embodiment is set in the order of normal pattern<high expectation pattern<specific pattern, and the degree of expectation for big win is high.

FIG. 48 shows a specific example of the pattern of the title image GT. FIG. 48A shows a normal title image GT1 that is a title image GT of a normal pattern, FIG. 48B shows a high-expectation title image GT2 that is a title image GT of a high-expectation pattern, and FIG. ) is a specific title image GT3 which is a title image GT of a specific pattern. As shown in FIG. 48, the normal title image GT1, the highly anticipated title image GT2, and the specific title image GT3 have different specifications.

Specifically, the normal title image GT1, the highly anticipated title image GT2, and the specific title image GT3 are decorated differently. Also, the high-expectation title image GT2 and the specific title image GT3 are decorated more conspicuously than the normal title image GT1. The specific title image GT3 is decorated with specific decorations associated with the specific background image GH3 and the specific hitting-to-right notification image GA2.

As described above, the specific background image GH3 and the specific hitting-to-right notification image GA2 are displayed in a time-saving state in which the next big winning game can almost be obtained. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the specific decorations associated with the specific background image GH3 and the specific right-handed notification image GA2 function as decorations suggesting high expectations for a big win. Thus, when the specific title image GT3 with the specific decoration is displayed as the SP reach title image GT, it is possible to further increase the expectation of the player to win the jackpot. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can enhance the interest.

8-2-5. Battle Reach Pachinko game machine 1 is capable of performing Battle Reach. The battle reach is an effect that can be performed in a state in which the game is progressing mainly by the lottery of the special figure 2 with a high possibility of the jackpot game being performed. Battle reach functions as an effect that makes the player expect a big win game.

In battle reach, for example, it is possible to progress the production in the same way as in the above SP reach. Also, for example, in battle reach, a character dedicated to battle reach that can suggest that it is an effect related to the lottery of special figure 2 appears, or a background image dedicated to battle reach is displayed.

8-2-6. Time-saving rush effect Next, the time-saving rush effect executed when the result of the special lottery is a special loss (losing pattern B) will be described. The effect control microcomputer 91 can execute the time saving rush effect in a variable effect controlled to the time saving state based on the special loss. Therefore, the time-saving rush effect functions as an effect that makes the player expect to be controlled to the time-saving state. In the time-saving rush effect, for example, an effect or the like indicating that the effect mode is shifted to a time-saving B effect mode (specific background mode) different from the normal effect mode (daytime background mode) is performed.

8-2-7. Shutter effect Next, the shutter effect will be described. As described above, in the case of the pattern variation in which the losing pattern B is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the pattern variation in which the number of times of non-special variation reaches the number of time-saving additions, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the shutter effect. It is possible. That is, the production control microcomputer 91 of the present embodiment can execute the shutter production when it is controlled to the time saving state in response to the judgment that the jackpot game is not executed in the non-time saving state jackpot determination. . For this reason, the shutter effect functions as a effect suggesting control to the time-saving state. It also functions as an effect that makes you expect to be controlled to a time-saving state.

First, the timing at which the shutter effect is executed will be described. When the losing pattern B is stopped and displayed, and when the number of non-special fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening of working hours, the performance patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are variably displayed and stopped according to the pattern fluctuation of the special patterns. Is displayed. Similarly, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed and stop-displayed according to the symbol variation of the special symbols. In addition, in this form, the production mode is controlled from the normal production mode (daytime background mode) to the time saving B production mode (specific background mode) in response to the start of the first pattern fluctuation after being controlled to the time saving state. be. Then, the shutter performance is started at the timing during the variable display of the performance patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, and is continued until the first pattern variation after being controlled to the time-saving state is started. That is, in this embodiment, the shutter effect is still being executed while the effect symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are still displayed.

Next, a specific description will be given of how the shutter effect is performed. Here, an example of the shutter effect executed in the symbol variation reaching the number of times of shortening of working hours will be described. However, it is possible to similarly perform the shutter performance in the symbol variation in which the missing symbol B is stopped and displayed.

In the symbol variation that reaches the number of times of shortening the working hours, the shutter effect may be started during execution of N reach (FIG. 49(B)) after establishment of reach (FIG. 49(A)), for example. Since the time-saving state at the start of this pattern variation is a non-time-saving state, the background image GH is the daytime background image GH1, and the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are normal modes. When the shutter effect is started, as shown in FIG. 49(C), the shutter image GS closes from the outside to the inside of the display screen 7a. In the area where the shutter image GS is displayed on the display screen 7a, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the daytime background image GH1 are less visible than before the shutter image GS is displayed. In this embodiment, in the area where the shutter image GS is displayed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the daytime background image GH1 are all invisible. In this embodiment, such a shutter image GS is displayed in a layer on the front side of the background image GH and the performance patterns 8L, 8C, 8R.

FIG. 49D shows a state in which the shutter image GS is completely closed and covers the entire display screen 7a. In addition, in FIG. 49(D), the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed in the layers on the rear side of the shutter image GS are indicated by two-dot chain lines. However, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are actually hidden by the shutter image GS and cannot be visually recognized by the player. As shown in FIG. 49(D), when the shutter image GS is completely closed, the performance symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are in the N-reach state. That is, the shutter effect of this embodiment is started at the timing during which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are changing, and the shutter image GS is completely closed at the timing during the change. However, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are displayed even during the shutter effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in layers on the front side of the shutter image GS.

FIG. 49(E) shows the state when the performance symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are stopped and displayed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped according to the stopped display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Therefore, even during the shutter effect in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be visually recognized, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 can show the player the fluctuation display and the stop display of the symbol fluctuation. The shutter effect is continued in the state of FIG. 49(E) when the next symbol variation is not started. In the shutter effect, for example, the shutter image GS is displayed in the same layer as the effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, the background image GH, etc. (that is, the shutter image GS is displayed in the effect patterns 8L, 8C). , 8R, small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, and background image GH as one image in the same layer).

Next, referring to FIG. 50, the case where the shutter effect ends will be described. After the stop display of the symbol variation that is controlled to the time-saving state according to the stop display of the losing symbol (FIG. 50(A)), when the next symbol variation is started, As shown in 50(C), the shutter image GS opens from the inside to the outside of the display screen 7a. That is, the opening operation of the shutter image GS is started by starting the first pattern variation after being controlled to the time saving state. Then, when the shutter image GS is completely opened, the shutter performance ends. Further, the background image GH is switched from the daytime background image GH1 to the specific background image GH3 by starting the pattern variation in the time-saving state. The production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are also switched from the normal mode to the special mode. Therefore, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R in a special mode appear together with the specific background image GH3 for the time saving state B on the rear side of the opened shutter image GS. Moreover, it is displayed also about specific hitting right information image GA2 and remaining time shortening number display GB. Furthermore, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also displayed in a special manner. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player that the pattern variation in the time saving state B has started. After the shutter effect is completed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed (FIG. 50(D)). That is, the shutter effect is that the shutter image GS is completely opened during the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 related to the first symbol variation after being controlled to the time-saving state B. It ends by being done.

In this embodiment, the instant when the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are switched to the special mode is made difficult for the player to visually recognize due to the shutter performance. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the fact that the switching from the normal mode to the special mode of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R looks like the variation of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Specifically, for example, the boundary between the pattern variation controlled to the time saving state B in response to the stop display of the losing pattern and the first pattern variation after being controlled to the time saving state B becomes difficult to understand. can be suppressed.

In addition, in this form, the production mode is not the timing when it is controlled to the time saving state B, but in response to the start of the first pattern fluctuation after being controlled to the time saving state B, from the normal production mode (daytime background mode) It is controlled to the time saving B production mode (specific background mode). For example, in the pattern variation controlled to the time saving state B in response to the stop display of the losing pattern, when the production mode is switched at the timing controlled to the time saving state B, the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R There is a possibility that the switching from the normal mode to the special mode looks like a change in the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. On the other hand, in this form, since the production mode is switched according to the start of the first pattern variation after being controlled to the time saving state B, the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R from the normal mode to the special mode And switching is performed at the start of the pattern variation. Therefore, even when the shutter performance is not performed, the switching from the normal mode to the special mode of the performance patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R looks as if the change was made in a short period of time. can be suppressed. Therefore, even when the shutter effect is not performed, the boundary between the pattern variation controlled to the time saving state in response to the stop display of the losing pattern and the first pattern variation after being controlled to the time saving state B It is possible to suppress that it becomes difficult to understand.

9. Effect of Embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the game control microcomputer 81 and the effect control microcomputer 91 . The game control microcomputer 81 can execute a big hit determination, and can change the game state to a time-saving state B (100 time-saving times) that is advantageous to the player. The effect control microcomputer 91 can execute the effect of displaying a predetermined effect image on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 . In addition, in the specific background mode suggesting the time saving state B, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays a specific background image GH3 with specific decorations on the display screen 7a. In such a pachinko game machine 1, a specific decoration functions as a decoration capable of suggesting that it is advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 91 can execute SP reach that suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be executed in a non-time saving state different from the time saving state B, and in the SP reach, the title is displayed on the display screen 7a As the image GT, the normal title image GT1 with decoration different from the specific decoration is displayed, and the specific title image GT3 with specific decoration is displayed. When the specific title image GT3 is displayed as the title image GT in the SP reach, the expectation for the execution of the jackpot game is higher than when the normal title image GT1 is displayed. Therefore, even in the SP reach in the non-time saving state different from the time saving state B, the specific title image GT3 with the specific decoration related to the time saving state B is appropriately functioned as something to increase the expectation of the player. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the present embodiment can control the game state to a time-saving state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start port 21 . In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 can be controlled to the time saving state in response to determining that the jackpot game is not executed. The time saving state B in which the specific background image GH3 related to the specific decoration is displayed is the time saving state controlled in response to the determination that the jackpot game will not be executed. In this way, by using a specific decoration used in the time saving state B that transitions according to a special opportunity in a non-time saving state different from the time saving state B, the player's expectation in the non-time saving state It is possible to increase

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the present embodiment can control the game state after the jackpot game to the time saving state. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 may display the specific title image GT3 as the title image GT in the SP reach when it is controlled to the time saving state after the jackpot game. Therefore, in the SP reach in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to increase the expectation that the game state after the jackpot game will be controlled to the time-saving state by a specific decoration that can suggest that it is a time-saving state. be.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 according to the present embodiment sets the night background mode in the time saving state A after the jackpot game. In the night background mode, the effect control microcomputer 91 does not display the specific background image GH3, but displays the night background image GH2. As a result, it is possible to make the specific decoration a decoration suggesting the time-saving state B, which is an advantageous game state, with a higher sense of anticipation. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation of the player when the specific title image GT3 related to the specific decoration is displayed in SP reach.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the present embodiment can be controlled to the time saving state B in response to the number of times it is determined that the big win game is not executed in the big win determination reaches the predetermined number of times of time saving. . And, it is necessary to receive the lottery of the special figure 1 of a certain number of times in a non-working time saving state before reaching the time saving giving number. The non-time-saving state tends to be more disadvantageous to the player than the time-saving state. For this reason, the time saving state B that is set according to the number of times of time saving provision can have an aspect of relieving the player who has been in a disadvantageous situation for a long time. The specific decorations used in the time-saving state B having such a relief aspect can have a relief aspect, and thus tend to function as decorations that give the player a higher sense of expectation. Therefore, by being able to display the specific title image GT3 associated with such a specific decoration in SP reach, it is possible to further increase the expectation of the player when this is displayed.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the present embodiment, in the time saving state B that controls according to the result of the jackpot determination that the jackpot game is not executed, than in the time saving state A after the jackpot game is executed Also, it is possible to set a large number of times of time saving. Therefore, it is possible to make the time saving state B into a game state in which the next big winning game is more likely to be obtained than the time saving state A, thereby making the specific decoration used in the time saving state B higher for the player. It is possible to function as a decoration that gives a feeling of anticipation. Therefore, by being able to display the specific title image GT3 associated with such a specific decoration in SP reach, it is possible to further increase the player's sense of anticipation when this is displayed.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the present embodiment can execute the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state B according to the ball entering the second start port 21 . Then, when the jackpot game is executed according to the lottery of the special figure 2, the time saving state A is set instead of the non-working time saving state as the game state after the jackpot game. Therefore, the specific decoration related to the specific production mode can suggest not only the acquisition of the next jackpot game, but also the acquisition of the next time-saving state, and can be made to function as a decoration that inspires even higher expectations. It is possible. Therefore, by being able to display the specific title image GT3 associated with such a specific decoration in SP reach, it is possible to further increase the player's expectations when this is displayed.

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

For example, the time saving number of times and the small hit upper limit number in the above embodiment are merely examples. That is, for example, the upper limit number of small hits may be one or more times, and is not limited to one time. Similarly, the number of times of time saving is not limited to the number of times described in the above embodiment.

Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 has been described as always controlling to the time saving state after the jackpot game. However, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 wins a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game is a time saving state in the lottery of the special figure 1, and a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game is a non-time saving state. It may be possible to Also in this case, for example, when winning a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game is a time-saving state, SP reach is higher than when winning a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game is a non-time-saving state, The specific title image GT3 may be easily displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81, when the jackpot game is executed according to the lottery of the special figure 1, controls to the time saving state of the number of times of the time saving 4 times after the jackpot game, and the special figure 2 When the jackpot game is executed according to the lottery, it has been explained that the time saving state is controlled to the time saving number of ten times after the jackpot game. However, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 may be able to win a plurality of types of jackpots that can be controlled to a time saving state in which the number of times of time saving is different after the jackpot game in the lottery of special figure 1. The same applies to the lottery of special figure 2.

In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the jackpot game when the result of the jackpot determination is a special loss when controlling to the time saving state in response to determining that the jackpot game is not executed. It was explained that the number of times of jackpot determination determined not to reach the number of times of shortening of working hours is included. However, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 can be controlled to the time saving state according to the number of times of time saving given, and it is not determined as a special loss as a loss of the result of the big hit determination. good too. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 can be controlled to the time saving state according to the special loss, but may not be controlled to the time saving state according to reaching the time saving number of times.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the specific background image GH3, specific It has been described as displaying the right hitting notification image GA2. However, the effect control microcomputer 91 may display other images as specific effect images with specific decorations in the effect mode suggesting an advantageous game state. However, in the advantageous game state, it is preferable that the specific effect image is an image that stands out to some extent. Specifically, for example, as a specific effect image, it is possible to display a frame image with a specific decoration applied along the outer edge of the display screen 7a. That is, in the advantageous game state, the specific effect image can be an image displayed in an area including an area along one side of the display screen 7a and the other opposite side. Also, the specific effect image is preferably an image that is displayed for as long as possible in the advantageous game state. This is because it is possible to more appropriately exhibit the function of enhancing the sense of anticipation due to the specific decoration. For this reason, the specific image is preferably an image that is displayed during a certain period (for example, at least a period including the start time) during the special figure variation effect in the advantageous gaming state.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, it was explained that the lottery of special figure 1 does not win a small hit, but the lottery of special figure 1 may also be configured to be able to win a small hit. In this case, as the small hits that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 1, both the V non-passing small hits that do not pass through the specific area 39 (V passing) and the V passing small hits that can pass V, Alternatively, only one of them may be used. Further, for example, as a small hit that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2, it is possible to provide a V non-passing small hit. Also, for example, the number of time reductions described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, as the type of the losing pattern according to the special figure 1, an example was described in which each one of the normal losing pattern and the special losing pattern (time saving losing pattern) was provided. However, for example, a plurality of special failing items may be provided. And when providing a plurality of special losses, for example, for each of the plurality of special losses, the number of times of time reduction set based on each special loss is different. good too.

Also, in the above embodiment, in the small winning game that can pass V based on the lottery of special figure 2, the second big winning port 35 ( The opening control of the opening/closing member 37) and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed. On the other hand, in a small winning game that allows V passage, the opening control of the second big winning opening 35 and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that the V may pass but the V may not pass. (In other words, if the timing at which the distribution member 71 is in the pass-permitting state and the timing at which the second prize winning opening 35 is won match, passage to the specific area 39 occurs. It may be a configuration that does not occur).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the result of the determination using the jackpot random number is a loss and the result of the determination using the symbol type random number is a loss pattern B, the structure is controlled to the time saving state without executing the jackpot game. and On the other hand, a random number (time saving random number) for determining whether to control to the time saving state (time saving determination) is separately acquired, and before the start of the variable display of the special symbol, time saving using the time saving random number It is good also as composition which judges. Even in this case, the time saving determination may be performed after controlling from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by pattern variation, as in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 counts only the variable display of the special figure 2 with respect to the upper limit number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time-saving state (the number of times of time-saving). However, for example, a special figure 1 upper limit execution count for which only the variation display of special figure 1 is counted, and a special figure 2 upper limit execution number for which only the variation display of special figure 2 is counted are provided, and any number of times You may comprise so that a time saving state may be complete|finished if satisfy|filled. Also, for example, the variation display of special figure 1 and the variation display of special figure 2 are added and counted, and when the total value reaches the total upper limit execution count, the time saving state may be configured to end. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 may be counted similarly to the game control microcomputer 81 .

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

In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are obtained as the random numbers (determination information) obtained based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. However, one random number , and based on the random number, whether it is a big win or a small win, the type of a big win pattern, a small win pattern, and a losing pattern, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

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

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The invention according to means A1 is
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), game control microcomputer 81 for executing special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1007)),
Game state control means capable of making the game state an advantageous game state (time saving state B with 100 time saving times) that is advantageous to the player (game control capable of executing special symbol determination game state management processing (S1602) microcomputer 81) for
A gaming machine (pachinko) comprising a display means (image display device 7) capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display unit (display screen 7a) and effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 91) capable of executing effect A game machine 1),
The production executing means is
In the effect mode (specific effect mode) suggesting the advantageous gaming state, a specific effect image (specific background image GH3) with a predetermined decoration (specific decoration) is displayed on the display unit. there is
In the other game state (non-time saving state) different from the advantageous game state, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect (SP reach) that suggests the degree of expectation that the special game will be executed,
In the suggestive effect, a predetermined specific image (title image GT) is displayed on the display unit in a first mode with decoration different from the predetermined decoration (normal title image GT1 is displayed). ) and displaying in the second mode with the predetermined decoration (displaying the specific title image GT3),
A game characterized in that the degree of expectation for execution of the special game is higher when the specific image in the suggestive effect is displayed in the second mode than when the specific image is displayed in the first mode. machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, on the condition that a game ball enters a starting hole, a big win determination is performed to determine whether or not a big win has occurred. When a big hit determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination. When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot in the variable display of the special symbols, a jackpot game is executed with the opening of the openable and closable big prize opening. And, for example, in JP-A-2018-88993, after the jackpot game is executed, the openable and closable starting port is in a time-saving state that is easier to open than the normal game state (non-time-saving state). is described. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the enjoyment of the game with respect to the game machine that can be put into a game state in which the openable and closable starting port is easier to open than in the normal game state. In the gaming machine of this configuration, in contrast to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, "the production executing means, in the production mode suggesting that it is in an advantageous gaming state, displays a predetermined decoration on the display unit. A given specific effect image may be displayed, and in another game state different from the advantageous game state, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the special game will be executed, and the suggestive effect is displayed. There are times when a predetermined specific image is displayed in a first manner in which decoration different from the predetermined decoration is given, and when it is displayed in a second manner in which the predetermined decoration is given. , the degree of expectation that the special game will be executed is higher when the specific image in the suggestive effect is displayed in the second mode than when the specific image is displayed in the first mode." As a result, in the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to cause the predetermined decoration displayed in the advantageous game state to function as a decoration capable of suggesting that the game is advantageous to the player. Also in the suggestive effect in other game states different from the advantageous game state, the specific image displayed in the second mode with the decoration related to the advantageous game state is used as a means to heighten the player's expectation. It is possible to make it work properly. Therefore, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of "improvement of game interest" (provide action and effect).

The invention according to means A2 is the gaming machine according to means A1,
Equipped with a variable starting port (second starting port 21) that can vary the ease of entering a game ball,
The game state control means is
The game state can be controlled to a privilege game state (time saving state) in which the game ball is likely to enter the variable start port,
In response to the judgment that the special game is not executed by the judgment means (special loss, or according to reaching the number of time reduction grants), the game state can be controlled to the privilege game state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the advantageous gaming state is the privilege gaming state controlled in response to the determination not to execute the special game.

In the gaming machine of this configuration, by using the decoration used in the advantageous game state, which is the privilege game state that shifts according to a special opportunity, in another game state different from the advantageous game state, It is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation in the game state.

The invention according to means A3 is the gaming machine according to means A2,
The game state control means is capable of controlling the game state after the special game to the privilege game state,
The effect executing means may display the specific image in the suggestive effect in the second mode when the privilege game state is entered after the special game. be.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, decorations capable of suggesting an advantageous game state can be displayed in a suggestive effect in a game state different from the advantageous game state. The advantageous game state is a game state included in the privilege game state. As a result, it is possible to heighten expectations for being controlled to the privilege game state after the special game.

The invention according to means A4 is the gaming machine according to means A3,
The effect execution means is characterized by not displaying the specific effect image (displaying the night background image GH2) in a effect mode (night background mode) set for the privilege game state after the special game. It is a game machine.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the decoration according to the second aspect can be made to have a higher expectation as a decoration suggesting an advantageous gaming state. As a result, when the specific image of the second mode is displayed in the suggestive effect, it is possible to further increase the player's sense of expectation.

The invention according to means A5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A4,
The game state control means is controllable to the advantageous game state in response to the fact that the number of times it is determined that the special game is not executed by the determination means reaches a predetermined specified number of times (the number of time reduction grants). It is a gaming machine characterized by

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is determined that the special game will not be executed a certain number of times in a game state different from the advantageous game state until reaching the predetermined specified number of times. Advantageous gaming states can also have the aspect of relieving players who have been in a disadvantageous situation for a long time. Decorations used in advantageous playing states having such relief aspects tend to function as decorations that give the player a higher sense of expectation. Therefore, by being able to display the specific image of the second mode related to such decoration in a suggestive effect, it is possible to further increase the expectation of the player when this is displayed.

The invention according to means A6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A5,
The determination means, in the advantageous game state (time saving number of times 100 times) than the privilege game state (time saving number of times 4 times or 10 times) after the special game is executed, A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to perform many determinations as to whether or not to execute the special game.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to make the decoration associated with the advantageous game state function as a decoration that gives the player a higher sense of expectation. Therefore, by being able to display the specific image associated with such decoration in a suggestive effect, it is possible to further increase the player's sense of anticipation when this is displayed.

1... Pachinko game machine 7... Image display device 7a... Display screen 21... Second starting port 30... First big prize winning port 35... Second big prize winning port 81... Game control microcomputer 91... Effect control microcomputer GH... Background image GH3: specific background image GT: title image GT1: normal title image GT3: specific title image

Claims (1)

A variable starting port that can change the ease of entering a game ball,
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
a game state control means capable of turning the game state into an advantageous game state advantageous to the player;
a game machine comprising an effect execution means capable of executing an effect using a display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display unit,
The game state control means is
The game state can be controlled to a privilege game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the variable start port,
It is possible to control the game state to the privilege game state in response to the determination by the determination means that the special game is not to be executed,
The production executing means is
In the effect mode suggesting the advantageous gaming state, the display unit may display a specific effect image with a predetermined decoration,
In the game state different from the advantageous game state, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the special game will be executed,
In the suggestive effect, the specific image including predetermined characters is displayed on the display unit in a first mode in which decoration different from the predetermined decoration is applied, and when the predetermined decoration is applied. There are times when it is displayed in the second mode,
The degree of expectation that the special game will be executed is higher when the specific image in the suggestive effect is displayed in the second mode than when the specific image is displayed in the first mode,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the advantageous gaming state is the privilege gaming state controlled in response to a determination not to execute the special game.

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