JP7357319B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko game machine, which is one type of gaming machine, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether or not it is a jackpot on the condition that a game ball enters a starting hole. When a jackpot determination is made, a special symbol is displayed that changes to notify the result of the jackpot determination. When a result of the jackpot determination is derived from the variable display of the special symbols, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed (see Patent Document 1).

In the game machine according to Patent Document 1, after a jackpot game is executed, a time-saving game state may be entered in which a game ball is more likely to enter the openable/closable variable starting port than in a non-time-saving game state.

JP 2018-88993 Publication

However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines that can be set to a gaming state advantageous to the player after a jackpot game ends, etc., in order to improve gaming interest.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
a special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the result of a predetermined lottery;
comprising a gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the end of the special game to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a non-specific gaming state;
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state and a second specific gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific gaming state,
When the special game is executed based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state, the probability of controlling to the second specific gaming state is higher than the probability of being controlled to the first specific gaming state after the end of the special game. The probability of being
When the special game is executed based on the result of the lottery in the non-specific gaming state, the probability of being controlled to the first specific gaming state after the end of the special game is higher than that of being controlled to the second specific gaming state. higher than the probability of
The gaming state after the end of the special game executed based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state is controlled to the non-specific gaming state, and the result of the lottery in the non-specific gaming state The gaming state after the end of the special game executed based on the above may be controlled to the non-specific gaming state,
When the special game is executed based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state, the probability of being controlled to the second specific gaming state is higher than the probability of being controlled to the non-specific gaming state after the end of the special game. There is a higher probability that
The probability that the special game will be controlled based on the result of the lottery in the non-specific gaming state is higher than the probability of being controlled to the non-specific gaming state after the end of the special game based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state. This gaming machine is characterized in that the probability of being controlled to the non-specific gaming state after the game ends is higher .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve gaming interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic front view showing the second big winning device etc. which the gaming machine is equipped with. It is an enlarged view of part A shown in FIG. 1, and is a diagram showing display devices included 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 a table showing various random numbers obtained by the game control microcomputer. (A) This 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) It is a losing symbol type determination table. (E) It is a reach determination table. This is a determination table for jackpot symbol types and small win symbol types, and is a table for explaining types of jackpots and small wins. (A) It is a determination table of losing symbol types, and is a table explaining the types of losing. (B) This is a game state setting table for reaching the ceiling. (A) It is a normal symbol hit determination table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) It is an opening pattern determination table of an electric chew. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving states. (A) It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for time saving state X. (B) It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for time saving state Y. (C) It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for time saving state Z. This is a specific table of starting winning commands. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of gate passage processing. It is a flowchart of normal operation processing. It is a flowchart of time saving state termination processing. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special symbol fluctuation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of gaming state management processing. It is a flowchart of ceiling processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of gaming state setting processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small winning game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small winning game). It is a flowchart of distribution member control processing. It is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. It is a timing chart showing the opening pattern of the second big prize opening and the operation pattern of the distribution member in the small winning game. It is a diagram illustrating an outline of a game flow of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. (A) It is a figure which shows the display screen of normal production mode. (B) A diagram showing a display screen in super special RUSH mode. (C) A diagram showing a display screen in special RUSH mode. (D) A diagram showing a display screen in normal RUSH mode. (E) It is a figure which shows the display screen of chance mode. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of normal variation in variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach (normal reach) in a variable performance. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of SP reach in a variable production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an instant hit effect. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a RUSH entry effect.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 attached within the game machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 includes a handle 60 for firing game balls with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 for storing game balls, and a ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 is provided to store game balls that cannot be accommodated in the game ball. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a performance button 63 and a select button 64 (see the plan view inside the dashed-dotted line in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player during performances performed as the game progresses. There is. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

The game board 2 has a game area 3 surrounded by a rail member 4, into which game balls shot by operating a handle 60 flow down. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5). A plurality of game nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 3 to guide game balls.

Further, near the center of the gaming area 3, an image display device 7 (predetermined display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided. On the display screen 7a (display section) of the image display device 7, a variable display of performance symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R is synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later. There is a performance symbol display area that performs. The effect pattern display area is composed of three display areas, eg, "left", "middle", and "right". A left presentation pattern 8L is displayed in the left display area, a middle presentation pattern 8C is displayed in the middle display area, and a right presentation pattern 8R is displayed in the right display area. Each performance pattern is composed of a plurality of patterns each representing a number from "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 7 displays a first special symbol and a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by a combination of left, middle, and right production symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a jackpot or small win is won, the performance pattern is stopped and displayed as a zero number such as "777". In addition, if the result is a loss (normally a loss), the performance symbols are stopped and displayed at a loss such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. In other words, the player generally understands the result of the jackpot lottery not from the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but from the image display device 7. Note that the positions of the display areas of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R do not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of displaying the performance symbols in a variable manner, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. Furthermore, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of effect pattern combinations are to be stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and the effect patterns may be stopped and displayed in a random manner when winning a small hit.

The image display device 7 is capable of performing a pattern variation performance (also referred to as a "decorative pattern variation performance" or simply "variation performance") using the performance patterns as described above, as well as a jackpot performance performed in parallel with a jackpot game, Demonstration effects for waiting for customers are displayed on the display screen 7a. In addition, in the performance symbol variation performance, in addition to performance symbols such as numbers, performance images other than the performance symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed.

In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect holding display area that displays the effect holding 9A according to the number of stored first special figures held, which will be described later, and a first effect holding display area that displays the effect holding 9A according to the number of stored second special figures holding, which will be described later. There is a second effect pending display area that displays the effect pending 9B accordingly. By displaying the production hold, the memory number of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold display 43a, which will be described later, and the second number displayed on the second special figure hold display 43b (see FIG. 3). It is possible to clearly show the number of stored special drawings to the player.

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

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed prize winning device 19 is provided which includes a first starting opening 20 (an example of another starting opening) in which the ease with which a game ball enters always remains unchanged. The first starting opening 20 is also referred to as a first starting prize opening, a fixed starting opening, a fixed ball entrance, or a first ball entrance. The winning of the game ball into the first starting hole 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (jackpot lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of jackpot random numbers, etc.).

Further, on the upper right side of the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second starting port 21 is provided. The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting prize opening, a variable starting opening, a variable ball entry opening, or a second ball entry opening. The winning of the game ball into the second starting hole 21 is an opportunity for a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of jackpot random numbers, etc.).

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening/closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by operating the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric 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 the open state (first state)). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state (second state)), the game ball cannot enter. In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the ball when the movable member 23 is closed than when it is open, then the second starting port 21 will completely prevent the ball from entering the ball when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible.

Further, below the first starting opening 20 in the gaming area 3, a first big winning device 31 including a first big winning opening 30 is provided. The first big winning device 31 is also referred to as a first special variable winning device or other special winning means, and the first big winning opening 30 is also referred to as another special winning opening. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening/closing member (another special winning opening/closing member) 32 that can be in an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big winning opening 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32. The opening/closing member 32 is driven by the first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the first big prize opening 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is open (that is, in the open state).

Furthermore, on the right side of the first grand prize opening 30 in the gaming area 3, a second grand prize winning device 36 including a second grand prize opening 35 is provided. The second big winning device 36 is also referred to as a second special variable winning device or special winning means, and the second big winning opening 35 is also referred to as a special winning opening. The second big winning device 36 includes an opening/closing member (special winning opening/closing member) 37 that can be in an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 35 by operating the opening/closing member 37. The opening/closing member 37 is of a type that moves forward and backward, and is driven by the second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second big prize opening 35 only when the opening/closing member 37 is open (that is, in the open state).

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

As shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage permitting state in which the game ball is allowed to pass to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passing permission state, the game ball won in the second big winning hole 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 35a. This route of the game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game balls from passing to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 rolls on the distribution member 71 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a and is sent to a non-specific area. Pass 70. This route of the game ball is called a second route.

In this pachinko game machine 1, passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute a jackpot game to be described later. In other words, in this embodiment, a jackpot lottery is also performed depending on whether or not a game ball passes through the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery described above is called a type 1 jackpot, and the jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a type 2 jackpot. Further, a jackpot game executed by winning a type 1 jackpot is called a type 1 jackpot game, and a jackpot game executed by winning a type 2 jackpot is called a type 2 jackpot game. A type 1 jackpot is also called a direct jackpot.

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

Further, at the lower left part of the gaming area 3, a normal winning opening 27 is provided. Further, at the lowest part of the game area 3, an out port 6 is provided for discharging game balls that are hit into the game area 3 but do not win in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 3.

The gaming area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged includes a left gaming area (first gaming area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right gaming area (second gaming area) 3B on the right side. There is. A batting method in which the game ball is fired so that it flows down the left game area 3A is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method in which the game ball is shot so that it flows down the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is played with left-hand hitting is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is played with right-hand hitting is called the first flow path R1. , referred to as a 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 into the first starting opening 20 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first channel R1.

On the other hand, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second grand prize device 36, a first grand prize device 31, and an outlet 6 are provided on the second channel R2. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second channel R2, the player passes through the gate 28, the second starting opening 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first grand prize opening 30, or the second grand prize opening. Aiming to win the 35th prize.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a display device 40 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The displays 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays a first special symbol (special symbol 1, an example of a predetermined symbol), and a second special symbol (special symbol 2, an example of a predetermined symbol). It includes a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays a normal symbol, and a normal symbol display 42 that variably displays a normal symbol (ordinary symbol). In addition, the display devices 40 include a first special symbol reservation display 43a that displays the number of stored operation reservations (first special symbol reservation) of the first special symbol display 41a, and a second special symbol display 41b. A second special symbol reservation display 43b is included that displays the number of stored operation reservations (second special symbol reservations). The first special map reservation is also called the special map 1 reservation, and the second special map reservation is also called the special map 2 reservation.

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the landing of a game ball into the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 21. In the following explanation, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as the special figure holding display 43.

The special symbol display device 41 displays a special symbol (identification information) in a variable manner (fluctuating display) and then stops displaying it, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, Announce the results of the jackpot lottery. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (stop symbol, special symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol lottery. If the stopped symbol is a special symbol (jackpot symbol) with a predetermined jackpot stopping pattern, the first jackpot will be opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of jackpot that was won). A jackpot game in which 30 coins are released is played. In addition, if the stopping symbol is a special symbol (small winning symbol) with a predetermined small winning stopping mode, the opening pattern will be changed according to the type of the small winning symbol that is stopped and displayed (in other words, the type of small winning that was won). A small winning game is played in which the second big prize opening 35 is opened. In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 and second big winning hole 35) in the big winning game and the small winning game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 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 depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), 1, 2 from the left, ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lit, ●: off). The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LED lit is displayed. Also, if you win a small win (one of the multiple types of small wins described below), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up like "●●●●○○●●". Display small winning symbols. Also, if it is a loss (one of the multiple types of losses described below), a loss pattern with only the rightmost LED lit, such as "●●●●●●●○", will be displayed. . In addition, a mode may be adopted in which all the LEDs are turned off as one of the losing symbols. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner (variable display) for a predetermined variable time, but the manner of the variable display is such that, for example, light repeatedly flows from left to right. In this mode, the LED lights up. Note that the mode of the variable display can be changed as appropriate, such as when all the LEDs blink at once unless each LED is displayed in a stopped state (lit display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values of various random numbers (judgment information) such as the jackpot random number obtained for that winning are specified. It is temporarily stored in the drawing storage section 85 (see FIG. 4). In detail, if the prize is won in the first starting opening 20, it is stored in the first special drawing holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special drawing reservation, and if it is the winning winning in the second starting opening 21, it is stored as the first special drawing holding storage part 85a (see FIG. 4). The second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 85b (see FIG. 4). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage section 85, and the upper limit value (upper limit storage number, upper limit number of reservations) in this embodiment is "4" in the first special figure reservation storage section 85a. , the second special figure reservation storage section 85b is "3".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage section 85 is consumed when variable display of special symbols based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. The extinguishment of the special symbol reservation means to determine the jackpot random number etc. corresponding to the special symbol reservation, and to execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko game machine 1, if the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during a medium or special game (big win game or small win game), the right to draw a jackpot for that prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number of prizes. . In other words, the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a holding means capable of suspending execution of a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination process to be described later) based on balls entering the first starting port 20 (fixed starting port), and (a variable starting opening); and a suspension means capable of suspending execution of a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination process) based on a ball entering the variable starting port.

The number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 43. Specifically, the first special figure reservation display 43a is composed of four LEDs, and the second special figure reservation display 43b is composed of three LEDs. Each special figure reservation display 43 displays the number of special symbols reserved by lighting up LEDs corresponding to the number of special symbols reserved.

The variable display of the normal symbols is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. 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 variably displaying the normal symbol (fluctuating display) and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol. The normal pattern that is stopped and displayed (the normal pattern that is stopped and the normal pattern that is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one normal pattern that is selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (normal winning symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Note that 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 according to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol with both LEDs lit, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: off), is displayed. If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss symbol such as "○○" with only the right LED lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as a normal losing symbol may be adopted. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner (variable display) for a predetermined variable time, and the mode of the variable display is, for example, in such a manner that both LEDs are lit alternately. Note that the mode of the variable display can be changed as appropriate, such as when all the LEDs blink at once unless each LED is displayed in a stopped state (lit display in a specific mode).

Note that this pachinko gaming machine 1 is capable of displaying normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 when the variable display cannot be performed immediately after the ball passes through the gate 28, that is, when the variable display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. If there is a passage to 28, the normal symbol random number is not acquired based on the passage. That is, the configuration is such that the operation reservation (ordinary symbol reservation) of the normal symbol display 42 is not stored. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") of general map reservations can be stored in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). In this case, the normal symbol reservation stored in the RAM 84 is consumed when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the ordinary symbol reservation becomes possible. The extinguishing of the normal symbol reservation means to determine the ordinary symbol random number corresponding to the ordinary symbol reservation, and to execute a variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Further, in this case, it is preferable to provide a general map reservation display that displays the number of stored general maps.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained based on FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board (gaming control board) 80 that controls gaming profits such as jackpot lottery and transition of gaming states, and a main control board (gaming control board) 80 that controls effects that are executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (performance control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control regarding payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control section, and the sub control board 90 constitutes 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 a sub-control board 90, and is capable of controlling various effects using presentation means (image display device 7, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, board movable body 15, etc.). That's fine.

The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, sub-control board 90, and payout control board 110, and also 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, which will 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 power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. Further, a power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. The ON/OFF operation of the power switch 155 switches the power on/off. Note that 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.

Further, 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. Note that the RAM clear switch 152 is provided on a power supply board 150 placed on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 152 cannot be operated unless the player is an employee of the gaming parlor who can open the gaming machine slot 50. That is, the RAM clear switch 152 can be said to be an operating means that cannot be operated by the player. 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. A state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed is referred to as an ON state of the RAM clear switch 152, and a state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is not pressed is referred to as an OFF state of the RAM clear switch 152.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 80 is equipped with a one-chip microcomputer for game control (hereinafter referred to as "microcomputer for game control") 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game 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 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 of the I/O port section (input/output circuit). Note that the ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage section 85 (first special figure reservation storage section 85a and second special figure reservation storage section 85b).

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

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

In addition, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first big winning hole solenoid 33, the second big winning hole solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening/closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31. The second big prize 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 prize winning device 36.

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

The main control board 80 also 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 gaming machine 1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). A firing device 112 is connected via a firing control circuit 111. Firing device 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 gaming machine 1 to release the prize ball. and pay out rental balls. The prize balls and rental balls that are paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Note that when the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the firing device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the firing motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 115. In this pachinko game machine 1, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds.

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90. The performance control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to control the display of the image display device 7 based on commands received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 stores still image data and video data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production designs), background images, etc. image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on instructions from the performance control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 91 outputs audio, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the audio control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as audio 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 voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice 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 and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may be caused to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on commands received from the main control board 80. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 91 creates luminescence data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, luminous color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the luminescence mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and generates luminescence data. Accordingly, the light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission data.

Further, the performance control microcomputer 91 operates the panel 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 plate movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10. In detail, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 15, and controls the operation of the board movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. Data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. Note that 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 of the movable panel body 15. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data regarding the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

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

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

3. Main Games in the Gaming Machine Next, the main games played by the Pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained. The pachinko game machine 1 obtains a special figure-related random number based on winnings in the first starting hole 20 or the second starting hole 21. As shown in FIG. 6(A), the special figure related random numbers include jackpot random numbers, symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers. The jackpot random number is used to determine whether a jackpot is a hit or a small win. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535. The symbol type random number is used to determine the type of jackpot symbols, the type of small winning symbols, and the type of losing symbols. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 1999.

In addition, the reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in a variable performance that indicates the result when the result of the win/fail judgment is a loss. Reach is a state in which there is only one remaining performance symbol that is being displayed in a fluctuating manner among multiple performance symbols, and you can win a jackpot depending on which symbol the fluctuatingly displayed design is stopped at. It refers to a state that results in a combination of effect symbols shown (for example, a state of "7↓7"). Note that the performance symbols that are stopped and displayed in the ready-to-reach state may be displayed as if they are slightly swaying within the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. The reach random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 255.

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

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 obtains a normal symbol random number (winning random number) shown in FIG. 6(B) based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) to determine whether or not to perform an auxiliary game to release the electric chew 22. Normal symbol random numbers take values in the range from 0 to 65535.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not it is a jackpot by determining the jackpot random number obtained based on the winning in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7(A). Then, it is determined whether it is a small hit or not. As shown in FIG. 7(A), in the lottery of the first special symbol (special symbol 1) based on winning in the first starting hole 20, there is a predetermined probability of winning the jackpot, but there is no chance of winning the small prize. do not have. On the other hand, in the lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2) based on the prize entered into the second starting hole 21, a small win is always won. That is, in the special drawing 2 lottery, there is no chance of winning a jackpot (type 1 jackpot), and there is no chance of losing.

When the pachinko game machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the pachinko game machine 1 determines the type of jackpot symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(B). In the lottery for special pattern 1, at a rate of 1%, "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern A" is determined, at a rate of 1%, "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern B" is determined, and at a rate of 48%, " Special figure 1_Jackpot symbol C" is determined, and at a rate of 50%, "Special figure 1_Jackpot symbol D" is determined. Note that the results of the special drawing 2 lottery do not include jackpots (Type 1 jackpots). When the type of the winning jackpot symbol is different, the opening pattern of the jackpot opening in the type 1 jackpot game and the settings regarding the game state after the jackpot game are different (see FIG. 8). This point will be discussed later.

Further, when the pachinko game machine 1 determines that the small winning is won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the type of the small winning symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the small winning symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(C). Specifically, in the special drawing 2 lottery, at a rate of 2%, "special drawing 2_small winning symbol a" is decided, and at a rate of 2%, "special drawing 2_small winning symbol b" is decided, and 16 At a rate of 50%, it is determined to be "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern c", at a rate of 50%, it is determined to be "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern d", and at a rate of 30%, it is determined to be "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern e” is decided. When the type of the small winning symbol that has been won is different, the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small winning game or the type 2 jackpot game and the setting regarding the game state after the jackpot game are different (see FIG. 8). This point will be discussed later.

In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that neither a jackpot nor a small win has been won (that is, it is determined that it is a loss), the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the symbol type random number according to the loss symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(D). By doing so, the type of losing symbol is determined. In the special drawing 1 lottery, 99.85% of the time the winning pattern will be "Special drawing 1_ Losing pattern A", and 0.05% of the drawing will be "Special drawing 1_ Losing pattern B", and 0.1 %, it is determined as "Special pattern 1_ Losing pattern C". Note that the results of the special drawing 2 lottery do not include losses. The difference in the type of losing symbols affects the settings regarding the gaming state after the losing symbols are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 9(A)). This point will be discussed later.

In addition, when it is determined that the pachinko game machine 1 has lost, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to make the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R a reach in the variable performance by determining the reach random number according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. 7(E). can be determined. The probability that it is determined that there is a reach differs depending on whether the gaming state is a time saving state described below. When the time is not shortened, the probability of determining that there is a reach is higher than when the time is shortened.

Next, types of jackpots, types of small wins, and types of losses will be explained in detail based on FIGS. 8 and 9(A). As mentioned above, the results of the special symbol lottery (special symbol lottery 1 and special symbol lottery 2) include "big hit", "small hit", and "miss". At the time of "jackpot", the "jackpot symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The jackpot symbols include "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern A", "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern B", "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern C", and "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern D". In addition, when there is a "small win", the "small win symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The small winning symbols include "Special pattern 2_ Small winning pattern a", "Special pattern 2_ Small winning pattern b", "Special pattern 2_ Small winning pattern c", "Special pattern 2_ Small winning pattern d", "Special pattern 2_ There is a small winning pattern e. When it is a "miss", a "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The losing symbols include "Special pattern 1_Loss pattern A", "Special pattern 1_Loss pattern B", and "Special pattern 1_Lose pattern C".

When a jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery, a "jackpot game" is executed in which the first jackpot 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. When a small win is won, a "small win game" is executed in which the second large winning hole 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the small winning symbol that is stopped and displayed. When the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning hole 35 during the execution of the small winning game, the first big winning hole 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the winning small winning symbol. A "jackpot game" to open the game is executed. A jackpot game executed based on the result of special symbol lottery winning a jackpot is called a type 1 jackpot game, and a jackpot game executed based on passing to a specific area 39 is called a type 2 jackpot game. The type 2 jackpot game can be said to be a jackpot in which the player wins based on passing to the specific area 39. Further, since the type 2 jackpot game requires winning a small win in the special symbol lottery before passing to the specific area 39, it can be said to be a jackpot game executed based on the special symbol lottery.

In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open game), an opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and an ending after the final round game ends. (also written 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 prize opening between round games is included in the opening round game before the closing.

In addition, in this embodiment, the small winning game includes a small winning opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened, an opening (pre-opening interval) before the small winning opening game starts, and a small winning opening game when the small winning opening game ends. It includes a later ending (post-closure interval).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, when a jackpot is won (that is, when a first-class jackpot is won), a jackpot game (first-class jackpot game) for opening the first jackpot 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are four types of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won in the first special symbol (special symbol 1) lottery. . Specifically, in the lottery for special pattern 1, it is possible to win “special pattern 1_jackpot pattern A,” “special pattern 1_jackpot pattern B,” “special pattern 1_jackpot pattern C,” and “special pattern 1_jackpot pattern D.” There is sex.

As shown in FIG. 8, "Special pattern 1_Jackpot symbol A", "Special symbol 1_Jackpot symbol B", "Special symbol 1_Jackpot symbol C", and "Special symbol 1_Jackpot symbol D" are all 4R (round ) It is a jackpot, and the number of openings of the first grand prize opening 30 per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds.

In the case where the "jackpot symbol A" is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game will be the "time saving state ). In this embodiment, as a condition for ending the time saving state, a condition is set that the number of executions of the auxiliary game reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions. In the time-saving state X, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed (hereinafter also referred to as the "upper limit auxiliary game number") that ends the time-saving state is set to four (an example of the first number of times). In the time-saving state X where the upper limit number of auxiliary games is set to 4, it is possible to win one ball into the second starting hole 21 in the first auxiliary game, and during the variable display of special drawing 2 based on that winning, 2 The second, third, and fourth auxiliary games will be played, and in each of these auxiliary games, it is possible to win one ball into the second starting slot 21. In other words, when controlled to the time-saving state X, it is possible to store special drawing 2 reservations up to the upper limit number "3" (an example of the first number).

In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game when you win the "jackpot symbol B" is the "time saving state Y" (out of the multiple types of time saving states), which will be described later, regardless of which gaming state the gaming state is at the time of winning. ). In the time-saving state Y, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed (the upper limit number of auxiliary games) that ends the time-saving state is set to two (an example of the second number of times). In the time saving state Y where the upper limit number of auxiliary games is set to 2, it is possible to win one ball into the second starting hole 21 in the first auxiliary game, and during the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the winning, 2 The second auxiliary game will be played, and in each auxiliary game, it is possible to win one ball into the second starting slot 21. In other words, when controlled to the time-saving state Y, it is not possible to store special drawing 2 reservations up to the upper limit number, and only one special drawing 2 reservation can be stored (an example of the second number).

In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game when "jackpot symbol C" is won will be the "time saving state Z" (out of multiple types of time saving states), which will be described later, regardless of which gaming state the gaming state is at the time of winning. ). In the time saving state Z, the number of executions of the auxiliary game (upper limit number of auxiliary games) at which the time saving state ends is set to one time (an example of the third number of times). In the time saving state Z where the upper limit number of auxiliary games is set to 1, only one ball can be won into the second starting hole 21 in the first auxiliary game, and the special drawing 2 variable display based on that winning. Since it is a non-time saving state during the middle, it is not possible to save even one special map 2 reservation.

In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game when the "jackpot symbol D" is won is the "non-time saving state" which will be described later, regardless of which gaming state the player is in at the time of winning. Note that details of the gaming state will be described later.

Furthermore, if a small win is won as a result of the special symbol lottery, a small win game is executed in which the second large prize opening 35 is opened once. When a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 opened by a small winning game and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, it becomes a big hit and the first prize is won. A jackpot game (type 2 jackpot game) that opens the jackpot 30 is executed. When this jackpot game (a jackpot game triggered by passage to the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as a small winning game corresponds to the 1R. In addition, if the game ball does not pass to the specific area 39 in the small winning game, the jackpot game will not be executed. A jackpot game and a small win game are examples of special games. In addition, in the special game, there may be a round in which the grand prize opening is opened multiple times in one round.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are five types of small winning symbols (small winning symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won in the special drawing 2 lottery. Specifically, in the special drawing 2 lottery, "special drawing 2_ small winning pattern a", "special drawing 2_ small winning pattern b", "special drawing 2_ small winning pattern c", "special drawing 2_ small winning pattern d" , there is a possibility of winning "Special drawing 2_small winning pattern e".

“Small winning symbol a”, “small winning symbol b”, “small winning symbol c”, “small winning symbol d”, and “small winning symbol e” pass to the specific area 39 (V This is a small win that is always possible. In other words, in this embodiment, a small win based on the lottery of special drawing 2 has substantially the same meaning as a jackpot win.

In the small winning game based on each type of small winning symbols, the second large prize opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. Further, the opening time in each small winning game is 0.008 seconds. In addition, in the jackpot game (type 2 jackpot game) that is executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, "small winning pattern a", "small winning pattern b", "small winning pattern c", "small winning pattern In the type 2 jackpot game based on either "symbol d" or "small winning pattern e", the first jackpot 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 type 2 jackpot game is essentially executed. The gaming state after execution of this type 2 jackpot game changes depending on the gaming state at the time of winning and the type of small winning symbol won. In this form, three time-saving states (time-saving state X, time-saving state Y, time saving state Z).

If you win "Small winning symbol a", "Small winning symbol b", "Small winning symbol c", or "Small winning symbol d" in time saving state X, the game state after the type 2 jackpot game is time saving state. X, and the upper limit number of supplementary games is set to four. Further, if the "small winning symbol e" is won in the time saving state X, the gaming state after the second type jackpot game is a non-time saving state. The distribution ratio of each small winning symbol is as shown in Figure 8, so if you win a small winning in the time saving state becomes the time-saving state X four times, and becomes a non-time-saving state at a rate of 30%.

In addition, if you win "Small winning symbol a", "Small winning symbol b", "Small winning symbol c", or "Small winning symbol d" in time saving state Y, the gaming state after the type 2 jackpot game will be The time saving state is Y, and the upper limit number of auxiliary games is set to two. Further, if the "small winning symbol e" is won in the time saving state Y, the gaming state after the second type jackpot game is a non-time saving state. The distribution ratio of each small winning symbol is as shown in Figure 8, so if you win a small winning in the time saving state Y, the gaming state after the 2nd type jackpot game will be again at a rate of 70%, and the maximum number of supplementary games will be played again. becomes the time-saving state Y twice, and becomes a non-time-saving state at a rate of 30%.

Further, when the "small winning symbol a" is won in the time saving state Z, the gaming state after the second type jackpot game is the time saving state X, and the upper limit number of auxiliary games is set to four. Further, when the "small winning symbol b" is won in the time saving state Z, the gaming state after the second type jackpot game is the time saving state Y, and the upper limit number of auxiliary games is set to two. In addition, if you win "small winning symbol c" or "small winning symbol d" in time saving state Z, the gaming state after the 2nd type jackpot game is time saving state Z, and the upper limit number of supplementary games is set to 1. be done. Further, if the "small winning symbol e" is won in the time saving state Z, the gaming state after the second type jackpot game is a non-time saving state. The distribution ratio of each small winning symbol is as shown in Figure 8, so if you win a small winning in the time saving state Z, the gaming state after the 2nd type jackpot game will be at a rate of 2%, and the upper limit of the number of supplementary games will be At a rate of 2%, the maximum number of auxiliary games becomes 2 time-saving state Y, and at a 66% rate, the maximum number of auxiliary games becomes 1 time-saving state Z, at a rate of 30%. This will result in a non-time saving state.

In addition, if you win "Small winning symbol a", "Small winning symbol B", or "Small winning symbol C" in the non-time saving state, the gaming state after the type 2 jackpot game is the time saving state X, and the upper limit The number of supplementary games is set to four. Furthermore, if the "small winning symbol d" or "small winning symbol e" is won in the non-time saving state, the gaming state after the type 2 jackpot game is the non-time saving state. The distribution ratio of each small winning symbol is as shown in Figure 8, so if you win a small winning in the non-time saving state, the gaming state after the 2nd type jackpot game will be at a rate of 20%, and the upper limit of the number of supplementary games will be It becomes the time saving state X four times, and becomes a non-time saving state at a rate of 80%. In addition, winning a small hit in the non-time-saving state is when one or more special drawing 2 reservations remain and the game is controlled to the non-time-saving state in response to the end of the jackpot game.

Furthermore, when it is determined that the winning symbol is a loss as a result of the special symbol lottery, the type of the losing symbol is determined. As shown in FIG. 9(A), there are three types of losing symbols (losing symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) determined by the special drawing 1 lottery. Specifically, in the lottery for special pattern 1, one of "special pattern 1_loss pattern A", "special pattern 1_loss pattern B", and "special pattern 1_loss pattern C" is determined.

“Special pattern 1_loss pattern A” is a normal loss, and “special pattern 1_loss pattern B” and “special pattern 1_loss pattern C” are special losses. The special loss is a loss that becomes a control trigger for the time saving state. That is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the gaming state after the stop display of the losing symbol to a time saving state. Here, "Special Figure 1 Loss Symbol B" (distribution rate 0.05%) is a loss that triggers the control of the time-saving state X where the maximum number of auxiliary games is 4 times. On the other hand, “Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol C” (distribution rate 0.1%) is a loss that triggers the control of time-saving state Y where the upper limit of the number of auxiliary games is two. In this manner, in this embodiment, even if there is a special loss, the time saving state X or the time saving state Y can be controlled. In addition, if the time saving state is already in the control timing to the time saving state based on a special loss (that is, when the time saving flag described later is ON), the setting of the gaming state is not changed. A special loss is also called a time-saving loss.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment executes a jackpot game when a specific number of special symbol changes (display of special symbol variations) are performed after the end of the jackpot game. It is possible to control the time-saving state X in which the upper limit number of auxiliary games is 4 without any delay. This specific number of times is called the ceiling number of times, and is set to 950 times in this embodiment. When the number of executions of the special symbol variation after the jackpot game reaches the ceiling number is referred to as reaching the ceiling. Note that the number of times the special symbol changes until reaching the ceiling includes the number of times the special symbol changes in the time-saving state after the jackpot game and the number of times the special symbol changes in the subsequent non-time-saving state. In other words, the number of special symbol variations until reaching the ceiling is the sum of the number of special symbol variations in the time-saving state after the jackpot game and the number of special symbol variations in the subsequent non-time-saving state. In addition, when the RAM is cleared (when the RAM clear switch 152 is operated when the power is turned on), when the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation after the RAM is cleared reaches the ceiling number (950 times), It reaches the ceiling and is controlled to time saving state X. Furthermore, the gaming state when the RAM is cleared is set to a non-time saving state (normal gaming state).

Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained. In this embodiment, the gaming states include a non-time saving state and a time saving state. The non-time saving state is also referred to as the normal gaming state. When playing the pachinko game machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a non-time saving state (normal gaming state). The time saving state is a gaming state in which it is easier for game balls to enter the electric chew 22 than in the non-time saving state.

There are three types of time saving states: time saving state X, time saving state Y, and time saving state Z. When the types of time-saving states differ, the settings of various parameters related to the ease of winning the electric chew 22, such as the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol and the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, are different. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(A), the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state (time saving state X, time saving state Y, time saving state Z) is the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the non-time saving state. is the same as Specifically, in this embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536 in any of the game states: non-time saving state, time saving state X, time saving state Y, and time saving state Z. There is. In other words, in any gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol lottery is almost a hit. In addition, in the time saving state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery may be higher than in the non-time saving state (in other words, in the time saving state, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated).

In addition, in the time saving state (time saving state X, time saving state Y, time saving state Z), as shown in FIG. 10(B), the normal symbol fluctuation time and stop time are shorter than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 60000 ms in the non-time saving state, 100 ms in the time saving state X, 110 ms in the time saving state Y, and 120 ms in the time saving state Z. That is, in each time saving state, the variable time saving function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated. Further, the stop time of the normal symbol is 500 ms in the non-time saving state, but is 100 ms in the time saving state (time saving state X, time saving state Y, time saving state Z).

Further, in the time saving state (time saving state X, time saving state Y, time saving state Z), as shown in FIG. 10(C), the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is 0.05 seconds per time in the non-time saving state, 1.2 seconds in the time saving state X, and 1.1 seconds in the time saving state Y. , and in the time saving state Z, it is 1.0 seconds. That is, in each time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In this embodiment, in any of the time-saving states (time-saving state X, time-saving state Y, time-saving state Z), the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is one, as in the non-time-saving state.

Here, in the non-time saving state, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it will almost always be a win, but the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is as long as 60 seconds, and the electric chew 22 is opened for 0.05 seconds once in the auxiliary game. It is a very short time. Therefore, in a non-time saving state, even if you play the game by hitting right (a hitting method that allows the game ball to pass through the gate 28), winning the electric chew 22 is unlikely.

On the other hand, in the time saving state X, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it will almost always be a win, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 100 ms, the stop time is short, 100 ms, and the opening of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is 1.2 ms. It has a relatively long opening time of 1 second. In addition, even in the time saving state Y, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it will almost always be a win, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 110 ms, the stop time is short, 100 ms, and the opening of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is 1.1 seconds. It only opens once, which is relatively long. In addition, even in the time saving state Z, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it will almost always be a win, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 120 ms, the stop time is short, 100 ms, and the opening of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is 1.0 seconds. It only opens once, which is relatively long. Therefore, in each of the time-saving states (time-saving state X, time-saving state Y, and time-saving state Z), it is possible to win the electric chew 22 by playing the game with the right hand. That is, the time-saving state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the electric chew 22 compared to the non-time-saving state.

Here, in this embodiment, the opening pattern (operation pattern) of the electric chew 22 and the fluctuation of the normal symbol are changed so that only one game ball will definitely land in the electric chew 22 every time the auxiliary game is played in each time saving state. A pattern (fluctuating time, stop time) is set. In other words, if you continue to hit right-handed correctly in each time-saving state, it is unlikely that more than one game ball will enter the prize during one auxiliary game, and it is unlikely that even one game ball will enter the prize. do not have. The settings of each table shown in FIG. 10 are such settings. The reason for this configuration is as follows. That is, in this embodiment, in the special drawing 2 lottery, a small hit is always won. When a small hit is won, no matter which small winning symbol is used, if the game is played correctly, the game ball can always pass through the specific area 39 (with regard to this point, (described later). Therefore, by configuring the system so that only one ball wins in the electric chew 22 for each auxiliary game, the number of executions of the auxiliary game and the number of jackpot games in which winning is confirmed are matched.

In other words, in this embodiment, when the maximum number of auxiliary games is controlled to the time saving state X of 4 times, the remaining 4 jackpot games will be executed. Therefore, if you win a win (big hit, small hit) that triggers the control of time-saving state This means winning a total of five jackpot games.

In addition, when the upper limit number of auxiliary games is controlled to the time saving state Y of two times, the execution of the remaining two jackpot games is confirmed. Therefore, if you win a winning (big hit, small hit) that triggers the control of time-saving state Y when there are 2 or less reserved special drawings 2, if you include that winning, one winning is , which means winning a total of three jackpot games.

In addition, when the upper limit number of auxiliary games is controlled to the time saving state Z of one time, execution of the remaining one jackpot game is confirmed. Therefore, if you win a win (big win, small win) that triggers the control of the time-saving state Z, one win means you will win a total of two jackpot games, including the winning. becomes.

In this manner, in this embodiment, if the type of time-saving state to which the player transitions is different, the number of confirmed jackpot games will be different. It should be noted that the time-saving state X, which is most advantageous for the player, may be entered not only by a big hit or a small hit, but also by a special loss (loss symbol B) or reaching the ceiling. In addition, the second most advantageous time-saving state Y may be entered not only by a big hit or a small hit, but also by a special loss (loss symbol C). Moreover, it is possible to shift to the time saving state Z, which is the most disadvantageous among the time saving states, only by a big hit or a small win.

In addition, in this form, in each time saving state (time saving state In other words, the parameters related to the ease of winning the electric chew 22 are different), but in any time saving state, it is ensured that only one ball wins the electric chew 22 per auxiliary game. There is no difference. In this sense, the difference in parameters for each time-saving state can be said to be formal. In addition, parameters related to the ease of winning the electric chew 22 include the fluctuation time and stop time of the normal symbols, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery.

Incidentally, in each time-saving state (time-saving state X, time-saving state Y, time-saving state Z), the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, the time saving state is also called a "high base state", and the non-time saving state is also called a "low base state". In a high base state, you can aim for a jackpot without significantly 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 that supports winning to the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called the electric support control state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electrical support control state.

In addition, the time saving state is one of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 22. It is only necessary that the activation of the above functions makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 of the electric chew 22 than when the functions are not activated, and all of these functions are activated. You don't have to.

Here, the non-time-saving state in this embodiment corresponds to a non-specific gaming state, and the time-saving state corresponds to a specific gaming state. Further, the time saving state X corresponds to the first specific gaming state, the time saving state Y corresponds to the second specific gaming state, and the time saving state Z corresponds to the third specific gaming state. In addition, even if the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is the same in the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in one auxiliary game is longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. The fluctuation time of is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, when playing for the same amount of time in the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state, the period during which the electric chew 22 is open will be longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, it can be said that "the electric chew 22 is easier to open (the movable member 23 is easier to take the open state) in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state."

Next, the determination of the special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines a special pattern variation pattern according to a special pattern variation pattern determination table that differs between the non-time saving state and the time saving state (see FIGS. 11 and 12). The special figure variation pattern determination table in the time-saving state (FIG. 12) is a table in which a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected compared to the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time-saving state (FIG. 11). Further, in this embodiment, special pattern fluctuation patterns are determined according to different special pattern fluctuation pattern determination tables for time saving state X, time saving state Y, and time saving state Z (see FIGS. 12(A), (B), and (C)). Special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for time-saving state The table related to special figure 2 is different from the table (FIG. 12(C)), and the table related to special figure 1 is common.

Here, the special symbol fluctuation pattern determined when the result of the jackpot determination (special symbol lottery) is a jackpot or a small win includes the production symbol 8L that is finally stopped and displayed in the variation production. , 8C, and 8R are associated with each other.

<Special drawing 1 lottery (Fig. 11, Fig. 12)>
Specifically, when the jackpot symbol A that triggers the control of the time-saving state ), special figure fluctuation pattern P31 is selected in the time saving state (see FIG. 12). In the variation performance based on these special figure variation patterns, the zero number "7" is finally displayed in a stopped state. In this embodiment, it is assumed that each of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R includes numerical symbols 1 to 9, and one of these numerical symbols is displayed in a static manner after being displayed in a variable manner.

In addition, if the jackpot symbol B that triggers the control of the time-saving state Y is won based on the lottery of special drawing 1, the special pattern fluctuation pattern P3 or P4 is selected in the non-time-saving state (see Fig. 11), and the time-saving state In the state, special figure variation pattern P32 is selected (see FIG. 12). In the variation performance based on these special figure variation patterns, the zero number "3" is finally displayed in a stopped state.

Also, based on the lottery of special figure 1, if the jackpot symbol C that triggers the control of the time-saving state Z is won, the special figure fluctuation pattern P5 or P6 is selected in the non-time-saving state (see Fig. 11), and the time-saving state Z is controlled. In the state, special figure variation pattern P33 is selected (see FIG. 12). In the variation performance based on these special symbol variation patterns, the zero number of either "1" or "5" (that is, an odd number symbol excluding "3" and "7") is finally displayed in a stopped state.

In addition, based on the lottery of special figure 1, if the jackpot symbol D that triggers the control in the non-time-saving state is won, the special figure fluctuation pattern P7 or P8 is selected in the non-time-saving state (see Fig. 11), and the time-saving state is selected. In the state, special figure variation pattern P34 is selected (see FIG. 12). In the variation performance based on these special symbol variation patterns, the zero number of any one of "2", "4", "6", and "8" (that is, an even number symbol) is finally displayed in a stopped state.

In this way, in this embodiment, the fact that the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed at the number "7" indicates that the time-saving state X will be controlled after the end of the jackpot game. The fact that the symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed on the double number of "3" suggests that the time-saving state Y is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are " The fact that the numbers ``1'' or ``5'' are stopped and displayed indicates that the time-saving state Z will be activated after the end of the jackpot game. ” ” “6” or “8” are stopped and displayed, indicating that the control will be changed to a non-time saving state after the end of the jackpot game.

In addition, when a losing symbol B or a losing symbol C is drawn based on the lottery of special symbol 1 in a non-time saving state, a variable performance accompanied by a RUSH entry performance to be described later is executed (special symbol fluctuation pattern P15 in FIG. 11). , see page 16). The RUSH entry performance is a performance that suggests transition to a predetermined time-saving state (time-saving state X or time-saving state Y).

<Lottery for special map 2 in non-time saving state (Figure 11)>
In addition, if any of the small winning symbols a, small winning symbols b, and small winning symbols c are won based on the lottery of special drawing 2 in the non-time saving state, the time saving state (see FIG. 8), the special figure variation pattern P21 is selected, and in the variation performance based on this special figure variation pattern, the zero number "7" is finally displayed in a stopped state.

In addition, if either the small winning symbol d or the small winning symbol e is won based on the lottery of special drawing 2 in the non-time saving state, it will be controlled to the non-time saving state according to the end of the type 2 jackpot game. (Refer to FIG. 8), the special figure variation pattern P24 is selected, and in the variation effect based on this special figure variation pattern, the final number is ``2'', ``4'', ``6'', or ``8'' (that is, even number The zero number (digital pattern) will be stopped and displayed.

<Lottery for special map 2 in time saving state X (Figure 12(A))>
In addition, in the time-saving state Accordingly, the time-saving state X is controlled (see FIG. 8), so the special figure variation pattern P41 is selected, and in the variation performance based on this special figure variation pattern, the double number "7" is finally displayed in a stopped state. .

In addition, if the small winning symbol e is won based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the time saving state Variation pattern P44 is selected, and in the variation performance based on this special pattern variation pattern, the final result is either "2", "4", "6", or "8" (that is, an even number symbol). Stop display.

<Lottery for special map 2 in time saving state Y (Figure 12(B))>
In addition, if any of the small winning symbols a, small winning symbols b, small winning symbols c, and small winning symbols d are won based on the lottery of special drawing 2 in the time saving state Y, the end of the type 2 jackpot game Accordingly, the time-saving state Y is controlled (see FIG. 8), so the special figure variation pattern P51 is selected, and in the variation performance based on this special figure variation pattern, the number "3" is finally stopped and displayed. .

In addition, if the small winning symbol e is won based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the time saving state Y, the special figure Variation pattern P54 is selected, and in the variation performance based on this special symbol variation pattern, the final result is either "2", "4", "6", or "8" (that is, an even number symbol). Stop display.

<Lottery for special map 2 in time saving state Z (Figure 12(C))>
In addition, if the small winning symbol a is won in the time saving state Z based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the time saving state is controlled to the time saving state The variation pattern P61 is selected, and in the variation performance based on this special figure variation pattern, the zero number "7" is finally displayed in a stopped state.

In addition, if the small winning symbol b is won based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the time saving state Z, the time saving state Y is controlled in accordance with the end of the 2nd type jackpot game (see Fig. 8), so the special figure Variation pattern P62 is selected, and in the variation performance based on this special figure variation pattern, the zero number "3" is finally displayed in a stopped state.

In addition, if either the small winning symbol c or the small winning symbol d is won based on the lottery of special drawing 2 in the time saving state Z, the time saving state Z is controlled in accordance with the end of the type 2 jackpot game. (See FIG. 8), the special figure variation pattern P63 is selected, and in the variation effect based on this special figure variation pattern, the final result is either "1" or "5" (that is, excluding "3" and "7"). The zero number (odd number symbol) will be stopped and displayed.

In addition, if the small winning symbol e is won based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the time saving state Z, the special figure Variation pattern P64 is selected, and in the variation performance based on this special symbol variation pattern, the final result is either "2", "4", "6", or "8" (i.e., an even number symbol). Stop display.

In addition, in this form, when a small winning symbol is won based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the non-time saving state and each time saving state, the special figure variation pattern with a variation time of 10 seconds is always selected, and this special figure variation Based on the pattern, an immediate win effect, which will be described later, is executed (see FIGS. 11 and 12). The instant hit effect involves a reach promotion effect that incites which production pattern (number pattern) will form a reach, and as soon as a reach is formed with a certain production pattern, the number of doubles in that production pattern is stopped and displayed. It's a performance. This is done because the result of the special drawing 2 lottery does not include any losers, and when the special drawing 2 drawing is held, a small win is always won. Incidentally, even when a jackpot symbol is won based on the lottery of special symbol 1 in the time saving state, the instant winning effect is similarly executed.

In addition, in the time saving state, when a variation related to a loss is performed based on the lottery of special symbol 1, a special symbol variation pattern with an extremely short variation time of 500 ms is selected. The reason for doing this is that when the time-saving state is controlled, the remaining special drawing 1 reservation (first special drawing reservation) is quickly consumed, and at the same time, the fluctuation of special drawing 2 starts, and the special drawing 2 reservation This is to allow you to save up the (2nd special map reservation) as planned. In other words, even if it is controlled to the time-saving state X with 4 special drawings 1 pending, the special drawing fluctuations related to the special drawings 1 holding (all fluctuations are based on the determination result of loss) is quickly consumed, and the first special pattern 2 fluctuation is performed, and while the special pattern 2 is fluctuating, it is possible to accumulate special pattern 2 reservations up to the upper limit of 3 pieces.

4. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is capable of executing a so-called look-ahead effect. Pre-reading production is a special symbol fluctuation (variation display of special symbols) based on the starting prize using the starting winning command specified based on the judgment information (random value such as jackpot random number) obtained from the starting winning. This is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation of winning the starting prize before the judgment of success or failure immediately before the start of the winning.

As shown in FIG. 13, the start winning command generated in this embodiment includes lottery result information such as whether it is a jackpot, a small win, a normal loss, or a special loss (time-saving loss). include. Further, the starting winning command of this embodiment includes starting opening information indicating which starting opening, the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, has won a prize. Note that the starting winning command only needs to include lottery result information, and what information is included in the starting winning command in addition to the lottery result information can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in this form, information on the type of special symbol is included as lottery result information (see Figure 13), but whether it is a big hit, a small hit, a normal loss, or a special loss (time-saving loss). If it is possible to distinguish whether the special symbol is a special symbol or not, it is not necessary to include information on the type of special symbol. That is, the starting winning command does not need to be able to distinguish between the types of jackpot symbols, small winning symbols, and losing symbols.

5. Operation of the game control microcomputer 81 [Main control main processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be explained based on FIGS. 14 to 34. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided in the main control board 80 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 14 from the ROM 83 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, initial settings are first performed (step S001). Initial settings include, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU 82 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) settings, and reset of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "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.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (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 1 to them. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. Note that the cycle initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" and may be changed randomly. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, main side timer interrupt processing (S005) can be executed. The main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, it is executed at a period of 4 msec, for example. After the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends and until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) starts, various counters are updated by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003). The value update process is executed repeatedly. Note that if an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after interrupts are enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 15, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands etc. 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, payout control board 110, etc.

In the input process (S102) that is performed next to the output process (S101), various sensors (first starting hole sensor 20a, second starting hole sensor 21a, first big winning hole sensor) attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mainly used. 30a, the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the normal winning hole sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4)) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. It also captures a detection signal from the lower tray full switch that detects whether the lower tray 62 is full and stores it in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower tray full data. It is assumed that the number of prize balls corresponding to winnings in each winning hole is set to a predetermined value, such as 2 balls in the case of the second starting hole 21, for example. However, the number of prize balls to be set according to winnings in each winning opening can be changed as appropriate.

The next normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) 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 next main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

Following normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S103), sensor detection processing (S104), normal operation processing (S105), special operation processing (S106), distribution member control processing (S107), and specific area described later. Execute sensor detection processing (S108). Thereafter, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is ended. Other processes (S109) include controlling the second special figure holding display 43b to display the number based on the number of special figure 2 holding balls, which will be described later, and controlling the second special figure holding display 43b to a display mode that shows the number of balls, based on the number of special figure 1 holding balls, which will be described later. and controls the first special figure reservation display 43a to display the number. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 14), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control main processing is executed again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the commands etc. set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) are output.

[Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether 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), a gate passing process (S202) to 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 the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process advances to step S209, but if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special drawing 2 Determine whether the number of reserved balls (the number of second special symbols reserved, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of second special symbols reserved provided in the RAM 84) has reached "3" (upper limit memory number) (S204). If the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 has reached "3" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is less than "3" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209. NO), add 1 to the number of reserved balls for special map 2 (S205).

Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 6(A) is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 85b (FIG. 4). It is stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage section 85b according to the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls.

Subsequently, a second starting winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second starting winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random number group stored in step S206. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "0", the second starting winning command is executed with reference to the second starting opening in the starting winning command specifying table in FIG. The command "E2H21H" is specified as "E2H21H". Note that the command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte of upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte of lower command (for example, 21H)).

The classification of jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7(A)), and the classification of symbol type random numbers corresponds to the classification in the small hit symbol type determination table (see FIG. 7(C)). It corresponds to the classification. Therefore, the performance control microcomputer 91 that has received the start winning command related to the special drawing 2 suggests the type of game state corresponding to the end of the type 2 jackpot game based on the information on the type of the small winning symbol. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect like this.

In addition, in the starting winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit hexadecimal high-order command is information that specifies the type of command (that it is a starting winning command). Moreover, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is starting hole information that specifies the type of starting hole (winning to the first starting hole 20 or winning to the second starting hole 21). Further, the value of the two-digit hexadecimal lower command is lottery result information including information on whether it is a jackpot, small win, or loss, and information on the type of special symbol. Note that the rules regarding the generation of such a starting prize winning command are merely an example, and can be changed arbitrarily.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start 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 a game ball has entered the first starting port 20, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S209). If a game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process will end, but if a game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), special drawing 1 will be put on hold. It is determined whether the number of balls (the number of first reserved special symbols, specifically the value of a counter provided in the RAM 84 that counts the number of reserved first special symbols) has reached "4" (S210). Then, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 has reached "4" (YES in S210), the process is finished, but if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210), the process ends. ), add "1" to the number of reserved balls for special map 1 (S211).

Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), similar to 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 It is stored in a storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 85a (FIG. 4) that corresponds to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls.

Subsequently, the first starting winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first starting winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random number group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "0", the first starting winning command is determined by referring to the first starting opening in the starting winning command specifying table in FIG. The command "E1H01H" is specified as the command "E1H01H". The specified first start winning command includes lottery result information.

As in the case of the second starting winning command described above, the classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7(A)). Furthermore, the symbol type random numbers are divided so that the type of jackpot symbol or the type of losing symbol can be distinguished (see FIGS. 7(B) and 7(D)). Therefore, the performance control microcomputer 91 that has received the start winning command related to the special drawing 1 performs a look-ahead performance that suggests a jackpot win based on the information as to whether it is a jackpot or changes the type of jackpot symbol. Based on the information, it executes a look-ahead effect that suggests the type of gaming state depending on the end of the type 1 jackpot game, or shifts to time-saving state X or time-saving state Y based on the information on the type of losing symbol. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests that the

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 ends the process.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change is on standby (S221). Waiting for normal symbol fluctuation is a state in which neither the normal symbol fluctuation display is being executed nor the auxiliary game is being executed. If it is not on standby for normal symbol fluctuation (NO in S221), it immediately ends this process, but if it is on standby for normal symbol variation (YES in S221), it performs normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S222). In the normal pattern random number acquisition process (S222), the normal pattern random number counter value (value of label -TRND-H, FIG. 6(B)) is obtained, and the obtained random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84.

[Normal operation process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S105) shown in FIG. 18 following the sensor detection process (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is in operation (S301). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S301), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a stopped state (from the start to the end of the normal symbol's stop time) (S302). If the normal symbols are not being displayed in a stopped state (NO in S302), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a fluctuating manner (S303). If the normal symbol is not being displayed in a fluctuating manner (NO in S303), then it is determined whether or not there is a memory of the normal symbol random number before the hit determination acquired in step S222 described above (S304). If there is no memory of the normal symbol random number (NO in S304), this process ends.

If the normal symbol random number is stored in step S304 (YES in S304), a hit determination process (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), if it is a non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the non-time saving state (see the non-time saving state column of the table shown in FIG. 10(A)). However, if it is a time-saving state (time-saving state Determine whether or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal pattern stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination process is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is a "loss", data corresponding to the "normal losing symbol" is set, and if it is a "win", data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set. In addition, in this form, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is the same whether in the non-time saving state or in the time saving state (time saving state X, time saving state Y, time saving state Z).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol fluctuation time determination processing (S307). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S307), with reference to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Select a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is time saving state X, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern with a normal symbol fluctuation time of 100 ms is selected, and if the gaming state is time saving state Y, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern with a normal symbol fluctuation time of 110 ms is selected. is selected, and if the gaming state is the time saving state Z, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 120 ms is selected. In this way, the fluctuation time of the normal symbols in each time saving state is extremely short.

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

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S303 described above (YES in S303), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S311), and if it has not elapsed, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S311), the variable display of the normal symbols is stopped at 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 fluctuation stop command is set to the sub-control board 90 to notify the normal symbol fluctuation stop (S313), and the normal symbol stop time (in this embodiment, 500 ms in the non-time saving state, 100 ms in the time saving state, 10(B)) is set (S314), and the process ends. In this way, the stop time of the normal symbols in each time saving state is extremely short.

In addition, if the normal symbol is being displayed in a stopped state in step S302 described above (YES in S302), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S314 has elapsed (S315). If not, finish processing. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (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), this process ends. On the other hand, if the data is a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning pattern (YES in S316)), an opening pattern for the electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, if the electric chew is in the non-time saving state, an opening pattern for the non-time saving state (see electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 10(C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if the electric chew is in the time saving state X, the opening pattern for the electric chew 22 is set for the electric chewing state For example, if the opening pattern for the electric chew 22 is set as the opening pattern for the time-saving state Y (see electric chew opening TBL3 in FIG. 10(C)), and if the electric chew 22 is in the time-saving state Z, the opening pattern for the electric chew 22 is set to the time-saving state. Set the opening pattern for Z (see electric tube opening TBL4 in FIG. 10(C)). Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern (predetermined operation pattern) set in step S317 (S318).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is in operation in the above-mentioned step S301 (YES in S301), then it is determined whether the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S319), and if the operating time has not elapsed, then Finish processing. On the other hand, if the elapsed time has elapsed (YES in S319), the operation of the electric chew 22 is ended (S320), and the time saving state ending process (S321) is performed.

[Time saving state ending process] The time saving state ending process is a process for ending the time saving state based on the end of the auxiliary game (operation of the electric chew 22). As shown in FIG. 19, in the time-saving state end processing (S321), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether the time-saving flag is ON or not (S401). If it is not ON, this process ends; if it is ON, The value of the auxiliary game counter that counts the number of auxiliary games executed during the time saving state is decremented by 1 (S402), and it is determined whether the value of the auxiliary game counter is "0" (S403). If it is not "0", this process ends, but if it is "0", the time saving flag is turned off (S404) and a game state flag updating process (S405) is performed. In addition, when shifting to each time saving state, the auxiliary game counter is set to a value according to the destination time saving state.

In the gaming state flag update process (S405), the value of the gaming state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current gaming state. As shown in the table in FIG. 19, if the time saving flag is OFF and the value of the auxiliary game counter is "0", the value of the game state flag is about to shift to the non-time saving state. is set to the value "1" corresponding to . Further, if the time saving flag is ON and the value of the auxiliary game counter is "4", the time saving state X is about to be entered, so the value corresponding to the time saving state X is set to "2". Further, if the time saving flag is ON and the value of the auxiliary game counter is "2", the time saving state Y is about to be entered, so the value corresponding to the time saving state Y is set to "3". Further, if the time saving flag is ON and the value of the auxiliary game counter is "1", the time saving state Z is about to be entered, so the value corresponding to the time saving state Z is set to "4".

In this game state flag update process (S405), the time saving flag has just been turned off and the value of the auxiliary game counter is "0", so the value of the game state flag is set to "1", which corresponds to the non-time saving state. set. Following step S405, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state flag (namely, information on the current gaming state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S406). By outputting this command, information on the current gaming state is notified to the sub-control board 90.

[Special operation process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) shown in FIG. 20 following the normal operation process (S105). In the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the grand prize winning device (the first grand prize device 31 and the second grand prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and each stage is marked with "special operation status". 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" are assigned. Then, if the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), special symbol standby processing (S902) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901), special symbol standby processing (S902) is performed. , YES in S903), special symbol fluctuation processing (S904) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in both S901 and S903, YES in S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906 ), and if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO in S901, S903, S905, YES in S907), special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, and " When the “special operation status” is “5” (all of S901, S903, S905, and S907 are NO), special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small winning game is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, it is determined whether the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special symbol 2) is "0" or not. is determined (S1001). If the number of reserved balls for special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting slot 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (namely, the number of reserved balls for special figure 1) is "0" (S1007). If the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting hole 20, then It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has been set as a standby screen (demonstration screen for waiting for customers) (S1013), and if so (YES in S1013), the process ends; otherwise (S1013) (NO), the standby screen setting process (S1014) is performed. In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer waiting standby command is set to display a standby screen after a predetermined standby time has elapsed.

In step S1001, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is not "0" (NO in S1001), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning in the second starting port 21 (reservation information of special drawing 2) ), the later-described special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 by 1 (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage section 85b is shifted one place from the current position to the side where it is read out, and the third reserved figure in the second special figure reservation storage section 85b is moved. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1005). In this way, the second special figure reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006). In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2" and a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the variation display of the second special symbol. In addition, the variation start command (also referred to as the special pattern 2 variation start command) set in the special pattern 2 variation start process (S1006) includes the special pattern stop pattern data set in the special pattern 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on variation time) are included.

Also, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no reservation information for special drawing 2, but the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is not "0". If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the 1 starting slot 20 (pending information of the special figure 1), the later-described special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure 1 jackpot determination process 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1009) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special symbols 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage section 85a is shifted one place from the current position to the side where it is read out, and the fourth reserved figure in the first special figure reservation storage section 85a is moved. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the side to be read) is cleared (S1011). In this way, the first special figure reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012). In the special figure 1 variation start process (S1012), the special operation status is set to "2" and a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the variation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1012) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on variation time) are included.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of special symbols based on the first special symbol reservation is performed only when the second special symbol reservation is "0" (YES in S1001). That is, the extinguishment of the second special figure reservation is executed in priority to the extinguishment of the first special figure reservation. In this embodiment, a small win is always won in the lottery based on the second special figure reservation, and the player is always able to pass through the specific area 39 in the small win game. This point will be explained in detail later.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) are based on FIG. 22 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 jackpot judgment process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot judgment process (S1008), first, the jackpot random number counter value (value of label -TRND-A) is read out as the judgment value (S1101 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 85b of the RAM 84 (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first piece of the second special figure reservation) Read counter value. In addition, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) of the RAM 84 is read out.

Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 7(A)) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the set jackpot 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 out and shown in FIG. 7(B). The jackpot symbol type (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1105). After determining the jackpot symbol type (S1105), special symbol stop symbol data (see Figure 7 (B)) corresponding to the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1106) and the process ends. .

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is not a "jackpot", it is determined whether or not it is a small win (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 out, and the ) The small winning symbol type (small winning type) is determined based on the small winning symbol type determination table shown in (S1109). After determining the small winning symbol type (S1109), special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7(C)) corresponding to the small winning symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1110) and processed. finish.

Also, if it is not a jackpot (NO in S1103) or a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "loss", so read out the symbol type random number counter value (value of label - TRND - AS) and read out the figure 7 ( The losing symbol type (loss type) is determined based on the losing symbol type determination table shown in D) (S1112). After determining the losing symbol type (S1112), special symbol stop symbol data (see Figure 7 (D)) corresponding to the losing symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1113) and the process ends. .

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] The special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) have the same processing flow. This will be explained together based on FIGS. 23 and 24. As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether the time saving flag is OFF or not). Determine (S1301).

If it is a non-time saving state (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON or not (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), refer to the table for jackpots during non-time-saving states (the part of the table shown in Figure 11 that corresponds to jackpots), and calculate the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (value of label - TRND - T1). ) is selected based on the variation pattern (S1303). As shown in FIG. 11, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

Incidentally, a variation effect is associated with the variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined, a variation effect according to the variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, SP reach is executed in the variation performance based on the variation pattern P1, and normal reach (N reach) is executed in the variation performance based on the variation pattern P2 (see the remarks column of the table shown in FIG. 11). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reaching than normal reach, and the table allocation rate is set so that the expectation level of winning (expectation level of winning a jackpot) is higher than normal reach. has been done. In this embodiment, the super reach is performed progressively after the normal reach.

Further, in step S1302, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether the small win flag is ON (S1304). If ON (YES in S1304), select a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the table for small and medium winnings in the non-time-saving state (the part of the table shown in FIG. 11 that corresponds to small winnings). (S1305) In addition, the stop time when a small hit is won based on the lottery of special drawing 2 in a non-time saving state is set as long as 20000 ms (see FIG. 11). This is because in a non-time-saving state, the player is not hitting right, so this pause time is used to notify him of right hitting and encourage the occurrence of V passing.

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether the type of losing symbol is "losing symbol B" (S1306). “Loss pattern B” is a special loss that causes the player to shift to the time saving state X (upper limit number of auxiliary games 4 times) according to the elapse of the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 9(A)). If the type of losing symbol is "losing symbol B" (YES in S1306), refer to the table for losing symbol B during the non-time saving state (the part of the table shown in FIG. 11 that corresponds to losing symbol B), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1307). In this embodiment, when it is a losing symbol B, the variation pattern P15 is determined.

Moreover, in step S1306, if it is not "losing symbol B" (NO in S1306), it is then determined whether the type of losing symbol is "losing symbol C" (S1308). “Loss pattern C” is a special loss that causes the player to shift to the time saving state Y (upper limit number of auxiliary games 2 times) according to the elapse of the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 9(A)). If the type of losing symbol is "losing symbol C" (YES in S1308), refer to the table for losing symbol C in the non-time saving state (the part of the table shown in FIG. 11 that corresponds to losing symbol C), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1309). In this embodiment, if it is a losing symbol C, the variation pattern P16 is determined.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern P15 is determined and when the variation pattern P16 is determined, the SP reach with high jackpot expectation is executed. In this SP reach, a failure performance (rejection performance) is executed, but if it is an SP reach based on the fluctuation pattern P15, a RUSH entry performance (super special RUSH Rush performance) is executed, and if it is SP reach based on the variation pattern P16, a RUSH rush performance (special RUSH rush performance) that suggests a transition to time saving state Y is executed after the failure performance (FIG. 46(A) (See ~(D)). This point will be discussed later.

In addition, in step S1308, if it is not "losing symbol C" (NO in S1308), it is a normal loser (losing symbol A, see FIG. 9(A)), so next, reach random number counter value (label -TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random value (S1310). As shown in FIG. 7(E), the reach establishment random number value is "0" to "11" in the time saving state, and is "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. In other words, it is usually harder to reach when you lose in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. This is to speed up the processing speed of special drawing reservations by allowing more no-reach losses with short fluctuation times to be selected in the time-saving state. If the reach random number counter value is the random value that establishes a reach (YES in S1310), that is, in the case of a loss with reach, the table for loss with reach during the non-time saving state (of the table shown in FIG. 11, for loss with reach A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1311).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a random value that establishes a reach (NO in S1310), that is, in the case of a no-reach loss, the table for no-reach loss during the non-time saving state (of the table shown in Figure 11, the no-reach loss ) and selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1312).

In addition, when there is no reach in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), a function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2". It is now possible to do so.

Further, in step S1301, if it is determined that the gaming state is not a non-time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is determined that it is a time saving state, as shown in FIG. ” (YES in S1313), a variation pattern is selected according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state X shown in FIG. 12(A) (S1314). Furthermore, if the type of time-saving state is "time-saving state Y" (NO in S1313, YES in S1315), a fluctuation pattern is selected according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for time-saving state Y shown in FIG. 12(B). (S1316). Furthermore, if the type of time-saving state is "time-saving state Z" (NO in S1313, NO in S1315), a variation pattern is selected according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table for time-saving state Z shown in FIG. 12(C). (S1317). In this embodiment, the type of time saving state is determined with reference to the value of the gaming state flag (see the table in FIG. 19).

In selecting a fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state, the process is the same as in the non-time-saving state, except that the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table to be referred to is set to a table corresponding to each time-saving state (see Figures 12 (A) to (C)). Perform processing. In addition, in the time saving state X, the time saving state Y, and the time saving state Z, the special drawing 2 lottery is mainly performed. Then, no matter which small winning symbol is the result of the lottery of the special drawing 2, a variation pattern with a variation time of 10 seconds is selected as shown in FIG. 12, and an instant winning effect is executed.

Also, if the result of the lottery for special symbol 1 in time-saving state Similarly, variation pattern P35 is selected. When this variation pattern P35 is selected, the variation time is shortened to 500 ms. In the fluctuating performance accompanying the shortening fluctuation, as soon as the fluctuating display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is started, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed at a number indicating a loss (a roll number). In this way, a special loss in a time-saving state is treated substantially in the same way as a normal loss.

After selecting a variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 23, the selected variation pattern is set (S1320), and this process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1320 is included in the variation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Special symbol fluctuation processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol fluctuation processing (S904), first, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12) has elapsed (S1501). If the time has not elapsed (NO in S1501), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1502) and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, the variable display of the special symbol is stopped at a symbol (jackpot symbol, small prize symbol, or loss symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (see Figures 7 (B) to (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), it is first determined whether the special symbol stop time (see FIGS. 11 and 12) has elapsed (S1601). If the time has not passed (NO in S1601), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a game state management process to be described later is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special operation status is set to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the time saving flag is ON or not (S1605), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607-1, but if it is ON, it turns OFF the time saving flag (S1606) and step S1607. Go to -1. As a result, during the execution of the jackpot game, the control is performed in a non-time saving state (low base state). In addition, the low base state in this form is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the electric chew 22 being opened frequently, and does not take into account the base increase based on the operation of the big winning device. do not have.

In step S1607-1, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the value of the ceiling counter to 0. As described above, the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment uses the special symbol change a predetermined number of times (ceiling number, 950 times in this embodiment) after the end of the jackpot game as an opportunity to play without going through the jackpot game. , controls from the non-time saving state to the time saving state X. The ceiling counter is set to "950" at the end of the jackpot game, and is decremented by 1 every time a special symbol change is made. Step S1607-1 is a process of clearing the value of this ceiling counter to 0 at the start of the jackpot game. Note that the ceiling counter is also set to "950" when the RAM is cleared.

Following step S1607-1, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot opening command to start the jackpot game (S1607-2), and starts the opening of the jackpot game (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 big winning hole opening counter for counting the number of openings of the big winning hole during the special game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Note that the setting of the opening pattern (setting of data according to the opening 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 the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611). In addition, when the small hit flag is ON, even if the time saving flag is ON, it is not turned OFF. After that, in order to start the small winning game, a small winning opening command is set (S1612), and the opening of the small winning game is started (S1613).

Following step S1613, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S1614). At this time, the value of the big winning opening 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 activation flag (S1615) and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is the period in which the distribution member 71 is to be operated. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started at the same time as the opening of the small winning game. Note that the operation pattern of the distribution member will be described in detail later.

If the small win flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the jackpot game nor the small win game will be started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1616) and the process ends.

[Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the game state management process (S1602), it is first determined whether the time saving flag is OFF (S1710). If the time saving flag is not OFF (NO in S1710), the process advances to step S1720, but if the time saving flag is OFF (YES in S1710), then the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special loser (loser symbol B). Or it is determined whether it is a losing symbol C) (S1711). Then, if it is not a special loss (NO in S1711), the process advances to step S1720, but if it is a special loss (YES in S1711), the time saving flag is turned on (S1712), and the upper limit supplementary game according to the type of losing symbol is The number of times (see FIG. 9(A)) is set in the auxiliary game counter (S1713), and a game status flag update process (S1714) is performed.

In this gaming state flag update process (S1714), if the time saving flag is turned ON based on the losing symbol B, the value of the auxiliary game counter is set to "4", so the value of the gaming state flag is changed to "4". Set to the value "2" corresponding to state X (see table in FIG. 19). As a result, the time saving state X is controlled. In addition, if the time saving flag is turned ON based on the losing symbol C, the value of the auxiliary game counter is set to "2", so the value of the gaming state flag is changed to the value "3" corresponding to the time saving state Y. (See the table in Figure 19). As a result, the time saving state Y is controlled.

In this embodiment, the time saving state ends when the auxiliary game is executed a predetermined upper limit number of times (upper limit number of auxiliary games) or when the next jackpot game is executed. Further, if the ceiling is reached during the time saving state, a new time saving state is set based on reaching the ceiling. Note that in this embodiment, the time saving state is controlled based on a special loss only when the time saving state is non-time saving state (YES in step S1710).

Following step S1714, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state flag (that is, information on the current gaming state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1715), and proceeds to step S1720. move on. By outputting this command, information on the current gaming state is notified to the sub-control board 90.

In step S1720, the game control microcomputer 81 performs ceiling processing to be described later. Ceiling processing (S1720) is processing related to control to a time saving state based on reaching the ceiling.

[Ceiling Process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the ceiling process (S1720), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether the value of the ceiling counter is greater than 0 (S1721). If this judgment result is NO, this process ends immediately, but if this judgment result is YES, the value of the ceiling counter is decremented by 1 (S1722), and whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is 0 is determined. (S1723).

If the value of the ceiling counter is not 0 (NO in S1723), this process ends immediately, but if the value of the ceiling counter is 0 (YES in S1723), the time saving flag is turned ON because the ceiling has been reached. At the same time (S1724), the upper limit number of auxiliary games (in this embodiment, 4 times, see FIG. 9(B)) corresponding to reaching the ceiling is set in the auxiliary game counter (S1725), and a game status flag update process (S1726) is performed. . In this game state flag update process (S1726), the time saving flag has just been turned on based on reaching the ceiling, and the value of the auxiliary game counter is set to "4", so the value of the game state flag is changed to the time saving state (See the table in FIG. 19). As a result, the time saving state X is controlled.

Following step S1726, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state flag (that is, information on the current gaming state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1727), and executes this process. Finish. By outputting this command, information on the current gaming state is notified to the sub-control board 90. Note that this ceiling processing is performed not only during the non-time saving state but also during the time saving state. Therefore, when the value of the ceiling counter is decremented by 1 and becomes 0 during the time saving state, the time saving state X is newly set.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (jackpot game)] Special electric accessory processing 1 is a process for executing jackpot games such as type 1 jackpot games and type 2 jackpot games. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S908), it is first determined whether the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all openings of the first jackpot device 31 have been completed in the winning jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether the first big winning opening 30 is being opened (that is, whether the first big winning device 31 is being opened or not) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is determined whether the time has come to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, the time to start opening the first big prize opening 30 after the jackpot opening time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the interval time between openings has elapsed and it is time to start the next opening (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 prize opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

If the first big prize opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of prizes entered into the first big prize opening 30 in the unit opening game is the specified maximum number of prizes (10 in this embodiment). It is determined whether the target value has been reached (S2005). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is determined whether the time has come to close the first grand prize opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first grand prize opening 30 (see FIG. 8) ) has elapsed (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2006), this process ends.

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

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

Furthermore, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), all the first jackpot openings 30 in the jackpot game have been opened, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed. (S2013), and if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2014) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2015). After setting the special operation status to "1" (S2016), a game state setting process (S2017) to be described later is performed, and this process ends.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, the winning symbol (big winning symbol or small winning symbol) that triggered the execution of the current jackpot game is set to the gaming state at the time of winning. In view of this, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a trigger for controlling the time saving state (see FIG. 8) (S2101). If the judgment result is NO, the process advances to step S2104, but if the judgment result is YES, the time saving flag is turned on (S2102), and the maximum number of auxiliary games (up to (see FIG. 8) is set on the auxiliary game counter (S2103), and the process proceeds to step S2104. By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes time saving state X, time saving state Y, or time saving state Z.

In step S2104, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game status flag update process (S2104). In this gaming state flag update process (S2104), if the time saving flag is OFF, the value of the gaming state flag is set to "1", which corresponds to a non-time saving state, and if the time saving flag is ON, the value of the auxiliary game counter is If it is set to "4", the value of the game state flag is set to "2", which corresponds to the time saving state X, and the time saving flag is ON and the value of the auxiliary game counter is set to "2". For example, if the value of the gaming state flag is set to "3" corresponding to the time saving state Y, and the time saving flag is ON and the value of the auxiliary game counter is set to "1", the value of the gaming state flag is set to "3" corresponding to the time saving state Y. The value is set to "4" corresponding to the time saving state Z (see the table in FIG. 19).

Following step S2104, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state flag (namely, information on the current gaming state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2105). By outputting this command, information on the current gaming state is notified to the sub-control board 90.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the ceiling counter to "950" (S2106). Then, the main processing is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small winning game)] The special electric accessory processing 2 is a process for executing a small winning game in which the second big winning device 36 provided with the specific area 39 is opened. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909), it is first determined whether the small winning end flag is ON (S2301). The small winning end flag is a flag indicating that opening of the second large prize winning device 36 has ended in the small winning game.

If the small winning end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether the second big winning opening 35 is being opened (that is, whether the second big winning device 36 is being opened or not) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the time has come to open the second big prize opening 35, that is, after the predetermined pre-opening interval (small winning opening) time has elapsed, the second big winning opening 35 is opened. It is determined whether the time has come 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 grand prize opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S2304).

If the second grand prize opening 35 is open in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of prizes entered into the second grand prize opening 35 has reached the prescribed maximum number of prizes (10 in this embodiment). is determined (S2305). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), whether or not the time has come to close the second grand prize opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second grand prize opening 35 (see FIG. 8) As shown, it is determined whether or not 1.6 seconds (in this embodiment) has elapsed (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2306), this process ends.

On the other hand, if the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2305) or the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2306), that is, either of the two opening end conditions is met. If it is filled, the second big prize opening 35 is closed (blocked) (S2307). Then, the value of the big winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), and the small winning end flag is set (S2309), and this process ends.

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

In step S2313, it is determined whether the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that a game ball has passed into the specific area 39 during the execution of a small winning game, and is a flag that is turned ON in step S2603 (see FIG. 34), which will be described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2313), the 2nd type jackpot game will not be executed, so the value of the big winning opening counter is cleared to "0" (S2314), and the special operation status is set to "1". Set (S2315) and end the process.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), in order to execute the type 2 jackpot game, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2317) and turns on the jackpot flag (S2318). , sets the special operation status to "4" (S2319). Subsequently, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2320), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2321). Then, the value of the ceiling counter is cleared to 0 (S2322-1). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) (S2322-2) and starts the jackpot opening (S2323). Thereby, the game shifts from a small winning game in which the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a short period of time to a type 2 big winning game.

[Distribution member control process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a distribution member control process (S107) following the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 15). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 33, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member activation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member activation flag is ON, the opening of the small winning game has started (see FIG. 26), so the distribution member activation process ( S2502) is performed, and V valid period setting processing (S2503) is performed.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39(c), the distributing member 71 is first controlled to a passage blocking state (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) for 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small winning game. This is called the pre-release interval. Subsequently, the vehicle is controlled to be in a pass-permitting state (the state shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) for 4,600 ms. This is called V opening. Next, the passage is blocked for 3000 ms. This is called the post-closure interval. Such a series of operations consisting of "pre-opening interval⇒V opening⇒post-closing interval" is a constant operation of the distribution member 71.

Further, in the V effective period setting process (S2503), a V effective period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period during which, when there is a detection by the specific area sensor 39a, the detection is considered valid and the V flag is turned ON. As shown in FIG. 39(d), the V effective period is from the start of opening of the specific area 39 (the time point when the distribution member 71 is controlled to be in the passing permissible state) until a predetermined time has elapsed. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific area 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled to be in a passing permissible state). This is done in consideration of the time lag until the game ball passes through the placement position of the distribution member 71 and reaches the specific area 39.

Specifically, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), a timer is set to measure the V valid period, and based on the timing using the timer, when the timing for validating the specific area 39 comes, the V is valid. The flag is turned ON, and when the timing to invalidate the specific area 39 comes, the V valid flag is turned OFF. Note that in step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108) described later, it is determined whether or not the V validity period is in progress by determining whether or not this V validity flag is ON.

Following the V validity period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the operation of the distribution member 71 has ended (S2504). Specifically, based on the timer for measuring the operating time of the distributing member 71 set in step S2502, the total operating time (7608 ms (Fig. 39(c))) has elapsed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 has not been completed, the process ends as is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed, the distribution member operation flag is turned off (S2505), and then the process ends.

Here, based on FIG. 39, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above and the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35 (opening/closing member 37) in the small winning game will be explained. In this embodiment, there is an opening pattern shown in FIG. 39(b) as an opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35 in the small winning game. In addition, FIG. 39(a) shows the timing of the variable display and the stop display of the special symbols in order to make it easier to understand the timing of the start of the small winning game.

The release pattern shown in FIG. 39(b) is the release pattern selected when a small hit is won in the special drawing 2 lottery. In other words, "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern a", "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern b", "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern c", "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern d", or "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern This is the opening pattern that will be selected if the winner is "e" (see FIG. 8). This opening pattern is a passing opening pattern that allows passage to the specific area 39.

More specifically, this opening pattern for passage is an opening in which the second big prize opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, then opened for 1600 ms, and then closed for 6000 ms. It's a pattern. In other words, the small winning game executed with this opening pattern includes an opening in which the second big winning hole 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small winning opening game in which the second big winning hole 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and a small winning opening game in which the second big winning hole 35 is opened for 1600 ms. This includes a post-closure interval during which the second big prize opening 35 is closed.

When the second grand prize opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member 71, the distribution member 71 is in a state allowing passage (see FIGS. 39(b) and 39(c)). Therefore, no matter what winning timing a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. In addition, in this form, if the game ball is continuously fired by right-handed hitting, the game ball will definitely enter the second prize winning hole 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Various devices such as a winning device 36 are arranged. Further, the time required for the game ball passing through the second big prize opening 35 to reach the placement position of the distribution member 71 is shorter than 3000 ms. In other words, in this embodiment, a small win essentially functions as a jackpot. In addition, in this specification, the small win based on the special drawing 2 lottery may be referred to as the special 2V passing small win.

In addition, in this embodiment, during the small winning game, the number of game balls that have entered the second big winning device 36 is counted based on detection by the second big winning opening sensor 35a, and the second big winning device The number of game balls ejected to the outside of the game ball 36 is counted based on detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as a discharge port sensor that counts the number of game balls discharged to the outside of the second big prize winning device 36. Then, when the two count values do not match at the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71, an error notification is performed. Note that after the second big prize opening 35 is closed, the operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when both count values match. In this way, it becomes possible to smoothly start the variable display of the special symbols after the second big prize opening 35 is closed.

[Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] Returning to the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) following the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 15). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 34, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), the process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether the V is still valid (S2602). The V valid period is a period set in the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the aforementioned distribution member control process (FIG. 33). Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 39(d).

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

6. Operation of production control microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of production control microcomputer 91 will be explained based on FIGS. 35 to 38. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94.

[Sub-control main processing] When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the performance control microcomputer 91 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 35 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, settings for 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 performance determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various performances are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for performance determination regarding various performances can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update processing is completed, command transmission processing is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process (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. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 7a (display unit) (performs various effects using the image) according to the received command. In addition to the various performances performed by the image control board 100, the sub-control board 90 also outputs audio from the speaker 67 via the audio control board 106 (executes various audio performances), and performs lamp control. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light via the board 107 (to perform various light emitting effects by emitting light), and the board movable body 15 is actuated (to perform various movable body effects by movement). do. In this way, various performances (fluctuating performances, hold performances, movable body performances, operation performances, look-ahead performances, other preview performances, opening performances accompanying special games, open game performances, ending performances, customer waiting performances, performance modes) control, etc.) is realized.

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

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the production control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the production control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received in the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM 94. This reception interrupt processing is executed with priority over other interrupt processing (S4011, S4012).

[1ms timer interrupt processing] The 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1msec period is input to the sub control board 90. In the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 36, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable body control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input processing, operations on operation parts that can be operated by the player, such as the performance button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a, are detected, and a command is set or performance data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 are caused to emit light at timings that match the image production, etc., based on the production data created in the input processing and the production data creation process described later. Therefore, 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, board lamp 5, etc. to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable body control process, based on the input processing and performance data created in the performance data creation process described later, the drive is performed to perform a movable body performance in which movable bodies such as the board movable body 15 are operated at a predetermined timing. Output data. That is, the performance control microcomputer 91 performs a movable body performance in which the board movable body 15 and the like operate in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[10ms timer interrupt processing] The 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 37, received command analysis processing (S4201), production timer update processing (S4202), audio control processing (S4203), and production data creation processing (S4204), which will be described later, are executed. Perform sequentially.

In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 by the reception interrupt process (S4010) is analyzed, and processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, setting of commands, etc.) is performed. . In the performance timer update process, a timer for measuring time related to each performance is updated. For example, in the performance timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the valid operation period of the operation units such as the performance button 63 and the select button 64 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data that controls the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created and output to the voice control board 106 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the presentation data creation process, presentation data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the performance control microcomputer 91 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 81 will be described. The command received by the production control microcomputer 91 is a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). If the production control microcomputer 91 determines that a variation start command has been received in the received command analysis process (S4201), the production control microcomputer 91 performs variation based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command as a process when the variation start command is received. A production pattern (sub variation pattern) of the production is selected, information on the sub variation pattern is set, and a variation production start command including information on the sub variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is SP variation (variation pattern associated with SP reach), select a sub variation pattern that performs SP reach, and use the variation production start command corresponding to that sub variation pattern. set in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub fluctuation pattern. A fluctuating performance is realized. The processing flow for realizing such performances is basically the same for other performances such as performances associated with special games, customer waiting performances, look-ahead performances, so-called preview performances accompanying such fluctuations, and control of performance modes. It's the same.

[Received command analysis process] Next, the received command analysis process (S4201) will be described in detail based on FIG. 38. In the received command analysis process (S4201), first, as shown in FIG. 38, the performance control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and if so, pre-reading is performed. Performance determination processing (S4402) is performed. In the look-ahead performance determination process (S4402), the start winning command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a lottery for a look-ahead performance such as a so-called pending change notice or a continuous notice is performed, and a look-ahead performance start command is selected according to the lottery result. is set in the output buffer of RAM94. In this form, since the start winning command includes information on the special symbol type (jacket symbol type, small hit symbol type, loss symbol type) (see Figure 13), the transition to time saving state X or time saving state Y is made. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests a transition to a time-saving state, or a look-ahead effect that suggests a transition to a time-saving state.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received (S4403), and if so, performs a performance mode update process (S4404). In the performance mode update process (S4404), the game state designation command is analyzed, a performance mode is selected based on the analysis result, and a performance mode setting command for setting the performance mode according to the selection is stored in the RAM 94. set in the output buffer of Note that the performance mode is changed by the performance mode update process at the end of the jackpot game or the special symbol fluctuation, and is not performed at the end of the time-saving state triggered by the execution of the auxiliary game.

Here, as shown in the table in FIG. 38, in the performance mode update process, the performance control microcomputer 91 controls the performance when the gaming state indicated by the gaming state designation command is "non-time saving state" and there is no special drawing 2 pending. Set to normal production mode. Further, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the super special RUSH mode when the gaming state indicated by the gaming state designation command is "time saving state X". Further, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the special RUSH mode when the gaming state indicated by the gaming state designation command is "time saving state Y". Further, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the normal RUSH mode when the gaming state indicated by the gaming state designation command is "time saving state Z". In addition, the performance control microcomputer 91 sets the game state to the chance mode when the game state indicated by the game state designation command is "non-time saving state" and there is special drawing 2 pending. It is assumed that the production control microcomputer 91 counts the number of special drawings 1 pending and the number of special drawings 2 pending based on the reception of the start winning command and the reception of the fluctuation start command.

The details of each performance mode will be described later, but since the super special RUSH mode is a performance mode that is set when being controlled by time-saving state X, the acquisition of the remaining four jackpot games is virtually guaranteed. It functions as an effect that suggests to the player that the player is present. In addition, since the special RUSH mode is a production mode that is set when the time saving state Y is controlled, it is used as a production that suggests to the player that the remaining two jackpot games are virtually confirmed. Function. In addition, since the normal RUSH mode is a performance mode that is set when the time saving state Z is controlled, it is used as a performance that suggests to the player that the acquisition of the remaining jackpot game is virtually confirmed. Function. In addition, since the chance mode is an effect mode that is set when the special drawing 2 lottery is held in the non-time-saving state, the probability of transitioning to the time-saving state It functions as a production that suggests that the price has increased significantly compared to when it was present. In addition, in this form, the probability of shifting to the time-saving state The probability of shifting to the time-saving state X based on a jackpot win is 1% (see FIG. 8).

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, performs variation production start processing (S4406). In the fluctuation performance start process (S4406), the fluctuation start command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the fluctuation performance and the combination of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed are determined. select. Then, a variable effect start command for executing a variable effect of the selected content is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Note that the content of the variable performance will be specifically explained later.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if it has received it, performs a fluctuation performance end process (S4408). In the variation production end process (S4408), the variation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a variation production completion command for definitively stopping and displaying the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 94. set. In addition, in the non-time-saving state, if a fluctuation stop command related to the small winning fluctuation (fluctuation based on the small winning winning) of the special drawing 2 is received, it will be notified that the prize should be entered into the second big prize opening 35 by hitting the right hand. A command for executing the right-handed hitting notification effect is also set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, performs an opening performance selection process (S4410). In the opening performance selection process (S4410), the opening command is analyzed and, based on the analysis result, a pattern (content) of the opening performance to be executed during the opening of the special game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting an opening performance using the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect using the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passing command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if it has received it, performs a V passing notification effect start process (S4414). In the V passage notification performance start process (S4414), a V passage notification performance start command for starting the V passage notification performance is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V passing notification performance is a performance for notifying the player that V has passed (passed to the specific area 39). In this embodiment, a predetermined V passing notification image (for example, a character image indicating the character "V") is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this pachinko gaming machine 1 which executes a type 2 jackpot game based on passing to the specific area 39, the display of the character image of "V" as this V passage notification performance also has the meaning of notification of jackpot winning. Note that the V passing notification effect may be in other forms, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

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

7. Flow of the game in this embodiment Next, the flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained based on FIG. 40. As shown in FIG. 40, first, in the non-time saving state (normal gaming state) and in the state where there is no special figure 2 pending, the game is played by left-handed hitting and the jackpot winning based on the lottery of special figure 1 is performed. Aim. In a non-time saving state where there is no special figure 2 pending, the control is made to the normal production mode.

If you win a jackpot in the special drawing 1 lottery, if the type of jackpot symbol is "special drawing 1_jackpot symbol A" (distribution rate 1%), after the jackpot game of 4R, the maximum number of supplementary games will be 4. The state shifts to the time saving state X (see FIG. 8). Further, if the type of the jackpot symbol is "special pattern 1_jackpot symbol B" (distribution rate 1%), after the jackpot game of 4R, the state shifts to the time saving state Y where the upper limit number of auxiliary games is 2 times. Further, if the type of the jackpot symbol is "special pattern 1_jackpot symbol C" (distribution rate 48%), after the jackpot game of 4R, the state shifts to the time saving state Z where the upper limit number of auxiliary games is 1. In addition, if the type of jackpot symbol is "Special Figure 1_Jackpot Symbol D" (distribution rate 50%), after the 4R jackpot game, it will transition to a non-time saving state (in detail, there is no special symbol 2 pending). (transfers to non-time-saving state when there is no time saving state).

In each time-saving state (time-saving state ). In the time saving state, when the game ball is passed through the gate 28 by hitting right, the auxiliary game is immediately executed. In any time-saving state, only one ball is won in the electric chew 22 (second starting port 21) for each auxiliary game. Then, in the special drawing 2 lottery, you will definitely win a small hit, and as long as you play the game correctly, you will always be able to make the game ball pass through the specific area 39. Therefore, when the time saving state is controlled, the acquisition of the jackpot game of the maximum number of supplementary games is confirmed.

Here, since the upper limit of the number of auxiliary games in the time-saving state Each time the ball is executed, one ball enters the second starting hole. Therefore, in the time saving state X, it is possible to accumulate three special symbols 2 pending while the special symbols 2 are being displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, if the time-saving state X is controlled, the remaining four jackpot games will be acquired. The time-saving state X is the most advantageous gaming state for the player among the gaming states of this embodiment. In the time saving state X, the super special RUSH mode is controlled.

The types of small winning symbols won in time-saving state d" (total allocation rate 70%), after the 2nd type jackpot game of 10R, the upper limit number of auxiliary games is again controlled to the time saving state X of 4 times (see FIG. 8). Therefore, the remaining four jackpot games are confirmed again. In this embodiment, once the time saving state X is controlled, the time saving state X loops at a high rate of 70%.

On the other hand, if the type of the small winning symbol won in the time saving state It is controlled to be in a non-time-saving state while it is stored. When it is controlled to the non-time saving state with one or more special figure 2 reservations stored, it is controlled to the chance mode.

In addition, since the upper limit of the number of auxiliary games in the time saving state Y is 2, the remaining auxiliary game is executed during the variable display of the special figure 2 according to the winning in the second starting hole 21 in the first auxiliary game. As a result, one more ball lands in the second starting hole. Therefore, in the time saving state Y, one special figure 2 reservation can be accumulated while the special figure 2 is being displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, when the time saving state Y is controlled, the remaining two jackpot games are confirmed. The time-saving state Y is the second most advantageous gaming state for the player among the gaming states of this embodiment. In the time saving state Y, the special RUSH mode is controlled.

The types of small winning symbols won in time-saving state Y are "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern a", "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern b", "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern c", and "Special pattern 2_Small winning pattern d" (total distribution rate 70%), after the 2nd type jackpot game of 10R, the upper limit number of supplementary games is controlled again to the time saving state Y of 2 (see FIG. 8). When the time saving state Y is controlled again to the time saving state Y, one special figure 2 reservation remains. Therefore, when the time-saving state Y is controlled again, a maximum of 2 special map 2 reservations can be added within the range up to the upper limit of 3 special map 2 reservations during the variable display based on the remaining special map 2 reservations. It is possible to generate In this embodiment, once the time saving state Y is controlled, the time saving state Y loops at a high rate of 70%.

On the other hand, if the type of the small winning symbol won in time-saving state Y is "special pattern 2_small winning pattern e" (distribution rate 30%), after the 10R type 2 jackpot game, special pattern 2 pending is the lowest. One is stored and controlled to be in a non-time saving state. As mentioned above, when the state is controlled to the non-time saving state in a state where one or more special drawing 2 reservations are stored, the state is controlled to the chance mode.

In addition, since the upper limit of the number of auxiliary games in the time saving state Z is one, you can receive the special drawing 2 lottery once based on the winning in the second starting hole 21 in that one auxiliary game, but Figure 2: It is not possible to store even one pending item. Therefore, when the time saving state Z is controlled, the acquisition of the remaining jackpot game is only confirmed. The time saving state Z is the third most advantageous gaming state for the player among the gaming states of this embodiment. In the time saving state Z, the normal RUSH mode is controlled.

If the type of the small winning symbol won in the time saving state Z is "special pattern 2_small winning symbol a" (distribution rate 2%), after the 2nd type jackpot game of 10R, the upper limit of the number of supplementary games is 4 times. It is controlled to the time saving state X (see FIG. 8). In addition, if the type of the small winning symbol is "special pattern 2_small winning symbol b" (distribution rate 2%), after the 2nd type jackpot game of 10R, the upper limit of the number of auxiliary games is 2 times, which is the time saving state Y. controlled. In addition, if the type of the small winning symbol is "special pattern 2_small winning pattern c" or "special pattern 2_small winning pattern d" (total distribution rate 66%), after the 2nd type jackpot game of 10R, The time saving state Z is controlled again. In addition, if the type of small winning symbol is "Special drawing 2_small winning pattern e" (distribution rate 30%), after the 10R type 2 jackpot game, the non-time saving state (special drawing 2 non-time saving without reservation) state).

In this way, in this embodiment, when the time saving state Z is controlled, not only is the time saving state Z looped at a high rate of 66%, but also the time saving state X and the time saving state are looped at a rate of 2% each. It can also be transferred to Y. The probability of transitioning to time-saving state X (2%) is higher than the transition probability (1%) of transitioning to time-saving state Further, the probability of transitioning to time-saving state Y (2%) is also higher than the transition probability (1%) of shifting to time-saving state Y when winning a jackpot in the lottery of special drawing 1 in a non-time-saving state. Therefore, the time saving state Z can be said to be a gaming state in which it is expected to shift to the time saving state X or the time saving state Y compared to the lottery of special drawing 1 in the non-time saving state.

If you win “Special Figure 2_Small winning symbol e” in Time Saving State Although it is not possible to generate a prize in the second starting slot 21, it is possible to receive the special drawing 2 lottery based on the remaining special drawing 2 reservation (remaining reservation of special drawing 2). In other words, a type 2 jackpot game can be executed through a small win based on the special drawing 2 lottery.

Is the type of the small winning symbol won in the non-time saving state "Special pattern 2_ Small winning pattern a", "Special pattern 2_ Small winning pattern b", or "Special pattern 2_ Small winning pattern c" (total distribution If the rate is 20%), after the 2nd type jackpot game of 10R, the maximum number of supplementary games is controlled to the time saving state X of 4 times (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, if the type of the small winning symbol won in the non-time-saving state is "Special pattern 2_ Small winning pattern d" or "Special pattern 2_ Small winning pattern e" (total distribution rate 80%), it is actually 2 of 10R. After the seed jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-time saving state. At this time, if there is one or more special drawing 2 pending, the lottery of special drawing 2 can be received again in the non-time saving state. In this case, chance mode continues. On the other hand, if there is no special figure 2 pending, the game returns to the game in which the player plays left-handed and aims to win the jackpot based on the lottery of the special figure 1. In this case, it returns to the normal production mode.

In this manner, in this embodiment, when a small hit is won based on the lottery of special drawing 2 in the non-time-saving state, the time-saving state X is shifted to the time-saving state X at a rate of 20%. This 20% probability of transitioning to time-saving state X is the probability of transitioning to time-saving state The probability of transitioning to time-saving state X (2%) is extremely high compared to the probability of transitioning to time-saving state X (0%) when winning a small win in time-saving state Y. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the time-saving state X does not continue and is controlled to a non-time-saving state, it can be expected to return to the time-saving state X again. Furthermore, even if the time-saving state Y does not continue and is controlled to a non-time-saving state, it can be expected that the next time-saving state X may be more advantageous than the time-saving state Y.

Here, in this embodiment, if "losing pattern B", which is one of the special loses, is drawn based on the lottery of special symbol 1 in the non-time saving state, the jackpot game is not executed and the time saving state Transition. The probability of winning the losing symbol B is extremely low at 1/2000, but if it is drawn, you can move to the time-saving state X where you are guaranteed at least four jackpots. Therefore, even if the player does not win the jackpot, there is a possibility that the player can suddenly shift to the time-saving state X, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in this form, if "losing pattern C", which is one of the special loses, is drawn based on the lottery of special drawing 1 in the non-time saving state, the jackpot game is not executed and the time saving state Y is entered. do. The winning probability of losing symbol C is as low as 1/1000, but if it is drawn, you can move to time-saving state Y where at least two jackpots are guaranteed. Therefore, even if the player does not win the jackpot, there is a possibility that the player can suddenly switch to the time-saving state Y, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in this embodiment, even if neither a jackpot nor a special loss is won in the non-time-saving state, the time-saving state X is entered if the variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation) is executed 950 times. Therefore, even if you cannot draw any lottery results other than normal losses such as jackpots and special losses, if you play the game 950 times with special symbol fluctuations, you will be able to move to the time-saving state X where at least 4 jackpots are guaranteed. The excessive disadvantages of the game are reduced, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

Note that since the fluctuation of the special drawing 2 is substantially easier to win a jackpot than the fluctuation of the special drawing 1 (because the jackpot is guaranteed in this embodiment), the fluctuation of the special drawing 2 is also referred to as a "chance fluctuation."

8. Example of production in this form 8-1. Performance Mode Next, examples of performances in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 41 to 46. First, the production 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, etc. If the production mode is different, for example, the character or item displayed on the image display device 7, The background images and the like are different, and variable effects using effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are also executed in a manner according to the effect mode.

The production modes of this embodiment include a normal production mode in which the daytime background image shown in FIG. 41(A) is displayed, a super special RUSH mode in which the space background image shown in FIG. 41(B) is displayed, and A special RUSH mode in which the night background image shown in C) is displayed, a normal RUSH mode in which the sky background image shown in FIG. 41(A) in which a background image in which a flame effect image is combined with a normal daytime background image) is displayed.

The normal performance mode (FIG. 41(A)) is a performance mode that is set when there is no time saving state and there is no special figure 2 pending. In other words, this is an effect mode that is set in a non-time saving state and a state in which the game is mainly played by drawing the special drawing 1.

The super special RUSH mode (FIG. 41(B)) is an effect mode that is set when the maximum number of auxiliary games is controlled to be a time saving state X of 4 times. In the time saving state, the game is played with the aim of winning in the second starting port 21 by hitting the right hand, so when the super special RUSH mode is controlled, the performance control microcomputer 91 tells that the game should be played by hitting the right hand. A right-hand hit notification image RI is displayed at the upper right of the display screen 7a. In addition, in the super special RUSH mode, the performance reservation 9B is displayed at the lower right part of the display screen 7a according to the number of special drawings 2 reservation.

The special RUSH mode (FIG. 41(C)) is an effect mode that is set when the maximum number of auxiliary games is controlled to the time saving state Y where the maximum number of auxiliary games is two. Also in the special RUSH mode, the right hit notification image RI and the effect reservation 9B corresponding to the number of special figure 2 reservations are displayed on the display screen 7a.

The normal RUSH mode (FIG. 41(D)) is an effect mode that is set when the maximum number of auxiliary games is controlled to be the time saving state Z where the maximum number of auxiliary games is one. Even in the normal RUSH mode, the right-handed hitting notification image RI is displayed on the display screen 7a.

The chance mode (FIG. 41(E)) is an effect mode that is set when the special drawing 2 is on hold in a non-time saving state. In the chance mode, performance reservations 9B corresponding to the number of special drawings 2 reservations are displayed on the display screen 7a. In the chance mode, a band image G10 including the words "Super special RUSH entry rate increasing!" is displayed at the top of the display screen 7a. The display of the band image G10 is an effect that indicates to the player that the probability of transitioning to the super special RUSH mode (that is, the time saving state X) is higher than in other gaming situations. In other words, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the probability of transition to the time-saving state This stimulates players' expectations and increases their interest in gaming.

8-2. Fluctuation Performance Next, the fluctuation performance will be explained. When the fluctuating display of the special symbols starts, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the fluctuating patterns related to the fluctuating display of the special symbols, the results of the special symbol lottery (results of jackpot determination and small hit determination, results of symbol type determination, reach determination). and the results of the fluctuation pattern determination), the fluctuation effect is executed. In the fluctuating performance, a fluctuating display of performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed on the display screen 7a in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image. In the fluctuating display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R change and then stop. That is, after the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner over the special symbol variation time, the fluctuations are stopped, and the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a stopped state. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified by the stop display of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 42(A), a small pattern area 50c is provided in one section (upper left) of the left end of the upper end of the display screen 7a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Note that the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be hidden during the variable performance, whereas the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are never hidden. In this respect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 function as symbols that supplement the role of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In addition, in FIG. 42(A), the left presentation pattern area 50b1, the middle presentation pattern area 50b2, the right presentation pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are clearly indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left presentation pattern area 50b1. , the middle effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Further, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform normal variation first in the variation performance. The normal variation functions as a production that suggests that the variation display of the special symbol has started.

When the variable display of the special symbols starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 42(A), on the display screen 7a, the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R are stopped and displayed, From the state where the small left symbol KZ1, the small medium symbol KZ2, and the small right symbol KZ3 are displayed in a stopped state, the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner, and the special symbol is in a standby state, as shown in FIG. 42(B). As shown in FIG. 2, the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is started along with the start, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also started. If the variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (variation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. 42 (C-1), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect After the symbol 8R temporarily stops in a different stopping manner, as shown in FIG. 42(D), the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a halting manner that suggests a loss (so-called flop). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display is a variation pattern with a reach, such as "N loss variation" (variation of a loss with a reach where a loss is indicated by a normal reach), then the variation pattern shown in FIG. 42 (C-2) As shown in , the left presentation symbol 8L and the right presentation symbol 8R temporarily stop in the same stopping manner, and a reach is established. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continued, and a reach effect is performed according to the variable pattern. Note that the stopping order and stopping manner of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is capable of performing N reach when a reach is established in the normal variation. N reach is a performance that suggests that the result of the special symbol lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as a performance to make the player expect a big win.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 43(A), the state in which reach is established is maintained for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 43(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol 8C gradually changes. It slows down. If the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. , 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display is, for example, "N jackpot variation" (jackpot variation where jackpot winning is indicated by normal reach), as shown in Figure 43 (C-2), it suggests a jackpot. It is stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called double eye (an example of a predetermined stop mode)). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. Note that the content of the N-reach performance is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium performance symbol 8C, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stopping mode of the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R that suggest a loss, the winning pattern when a reach is not established is referred to as a "non-reach winning pattern" or "non-reach losing pattern," and the winning pattern when a reach is achieved is referred to as a "non-reaching pattern" or "non-reach losing pattern." They are called "Reach Barake" or "Reach Loss". How to combine the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that make up the non-reachable numbers (for example, "2, 3, 1" or "5, 8, 6", etc.), and the The combination of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5") is selected by the performance control microcomputer 91. Also, how should the combinations of the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R that make up the stopping pattern (double) that suggests a hit (big hit, small hit) (for example, "2.2.2" or "7. 7.7'', etc.) is selected by the performance control microcomputer 91 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, the type of the small winning symbol, and the gaming state at the time of winning. Specifically, it is as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

8-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is a performance that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery is a "big hit" is higher than N reach, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 representing that reach has started is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44(B), an SP reach-specific performance (for example, a battle performance in which an ally character and an enemy character A battle) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only production is reached, if the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display is, for example, "SP jackpot variation" (jackpot variation where jackpot winning is indicated by SP reach), in the case shown in FIG. 44 (C -1), on the display screen 7a, a success effect suggesting a jackpot (for example, a display of an ally character winning the battle and standing in a heroic position, a victory effect) is performed, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and displayed in a stopping manner (so-called double) indicating a jackpot. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol fluctuation display is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation" (variation of loss with reach, where loss is indicated by SP reach), as shown in FIG. 44 (C-2), the loss At the same time, a failure effect indicating that the enemy character A has won the battle (for example, a display in which the enemy character A has won the battle and is standing proudly, a defeat effect) is performed, and the effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped in a manner that suggests a loss (so-called break-up). Stop and display. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. Note that the contents of the SP reach performance can be changed or added as appropriate. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the effect shown in FIG. 44 is executed as SP reach based on the lottery of special drawing 1.

8-2-5. Immediate winning performance The pachinko gaming machine 1 is capable of performing an instant winning performance based on the lottery of the special drawing 2 in each time saving state (time saving state X, time saving state Y, time saving state Z) and non-time saving state. (See Figures 11 and 12). The instant win performance is a performance that uses a relatively short fluctuation time of 10 seconds to immediately notify the player of a win. In this embodiment, since the lottery result of the special drawing 2 is always a small win (it can be said to be a real jackpot in that passing to the specific area 39 always occurs), the winning is notified by an immediate win effect.

FIG. 45 shows a specific example of the instant win effect in the time saving state X (super special RUSH mode). As shown in FIG. 45, in the instant hit performance, as soon as the fluctuating display of performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R starts, any odd numbered symbol (1 symbol, 3 symbol, 5 symbol, or 7 symbol) , 7 symbols in FIG. 45), a reach promotion effect is performed to incite whether or not a reach is achieved (FIGS. 45(A) and 45(B)). Then, when the reach-inciting effect is successful and the reach is achieved with that symbol (7 symbols) (Fig. 45 (C)), the medium effect symbol 8C immediately stops with the same symbol as the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R. do. That is, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed on the double (7, 7, 7) (FIG. 45(D)). In addition, in accordance with the finalization and stop of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in double-digits.

On the other hand, if the reach stimulation effect fails and the reach is achieved with an even numbered symbol (8 symbols in Figure 45) that is different from the odd numbered symbol (7 symbols in Figure 45) that was causing the stoppage (Figure 45 (E)) , Immediately thereafter, the middle performance pattern 8C stops at the same pattern as the left performance pattern 8L and the right performance pattern 8R. That is, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed on the double (8, 8, 8) (FIG. 45(F)). In addition, in accordance with the finalization and stop of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in double-digits.

In this way, the instant hit performance includes a reach stimulation performance with any odd numbered symbol, and if the reach stimulation performance is successful, a double is formed with that odd numbered symbol, and if the reach stimulation performance fails, a double is formed with an even numbered symbol. is formed. In this form, 7 symbols are selected for a win that moves to the time saving state The zero number of the symbol is selected, and the number zero of any even numbered symbol (2 symbol, 4 symbol, 6 symbol, 8 symbol) is selected in the case of a hit that moves to the non-time saving state (Fig. 8, Fig. 11, Fig. 12 reference). Therefore, when the variable display of special figure 2 is performed, the player is interested in whether the double number of the odd numbered symbol will stop and the time will be shortened after the jackpot game. The interest in the game is increased by the winning performance.

Incidentally, the immediate winning performance is also carried out when the lottery of special figure 1 is held in each time saving state and a jackpot is won (see special figure fluctuation patterns P31 to P34 shown in FIG. 12). In addition, if the lottery for special figure 1 is held in each time saving state and it is a loss, regardless of the type of losing symbol, a shortening variation with a variation time of 500 ms is selected (the special figure variation shown in Fig. 12). (Refer to pattern P35), in the variation effect, the random number is stopped and displayed immediately upon the start of variation. By setting the variable time of special drawing 1 like this, even if the state shifts to time-saving state Before the variable display shown in FIG. 2 starts, all the special drawing 1 reservations that result in a loss are consumed.

8-2-6. Variable performance based on special loss (time-saving loss) Next, regarding the variable performance when the result of the special drawing lottery in the non-time-saving state is a special loss (loss pattern B, loss pattern C) that triggers the control to the time-saving state. explain. In the non-time-saving state, the production control microcomputer 91 determines that when the variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P15" or "P16", the variation pattern is "P11". As in the case, a variable effect accompanied by SP reach is executed (see FIG. 11).

In this SP reach, as shown in FIG. 46(A), a failure effect (defeat effect) is executed. Here, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a normal loss (loss pattern A), when a failure effect is executed with SP reach, the effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed as they are will remain as they are. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in random order (see FIG. 44 (C-2)).

On the other hand, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a special loss (loss pattern B, loss pattern C), when the failure effect is executed with SP reach, the effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R will definitely stop. The restored image G70 is displayed on the display screen 7a without being displayed (see FIG. 46(B)). Note that in this embodiment, the resurrection image G70 is an image of a character who is a companion of the main character.

By displaying the resurrection image G70, the player is suggested to shift to the time saving state. In other words, the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 functions as an effect that suggests a transition to a time-saving state, or an effect that suggests that the result of the special drawing lottery is not a normal loss. Note that the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 is referred to as a RUSH rush effect (time-saving rush effect). The content of the RUSH rush performance can be changed as appropriate.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46(C), the performance control microcomputer 91 hides the resurrection image G70 and displays the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R with a special eye that sets the medium performance symbol 8C as the special symbol TZ. Display temporary stop. In this form, the special symbol TZ is the letter of the name of the production mode (i.e. super special RUSH mode or special RUSH mode) corresponding to the destination time saving state (time saving state ). Then, with these special eyes, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are definitely stopped and displayed, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with the special eyes of "1, 3, and 5" (Fig. 46(D) )reference). In this way, in this embodiment, the time saving state can also be entered by the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R being stopped and displayed with special eyes, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 being stopped and displayed with specific eyes. is suggested. In other words, the fact that the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with special eyes, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with special eyes is that the transition to a time-saving state (after subtracting a special loss) occurs. This function functions as a presentation that suggests to the player the following. Note that the special eyes of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R and the particular eyes of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

When the effect shown in FIG. 46(D) is executed, if the losing symbol B has been won, the control is then performed to the super special RUSH mode corresponding to the time saving state X (FIG. 41(B)), and the losing symbol is If C is won, then the special RUSH mode corresponding to the time saving state Y is controlled (FIG. 41(C)). Further, even when the time saving state X is controlled in response to reaching the ceiling, the super special RUSH mode is controlled in response to transition to the time saving state X (FIG. 41(B)). Note that the production that stops the special symbol TZ corresponding to the "super special RUSH mode" after the production shown in FIG. 46(B) is called the super special RUSH entry production, and The effect of stopping the special symbol TZ corresponding to ``RUSH mode'' is called a special RUSH entry effect.

9. Effects of the Present Embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time saving state is determined by the number of times the auxiliary game is executed (that is, the number of times the operation pattern is activated according to the type of the time saving state). Therefore, it is easy to limit the number of game balls that enter the second starting port 21 during the time saving state as intended by the manufacturer. In particular, in this embodiment, the ball enters the second starting port 21 once for each execution of the auxiliary game in the time saving state. In addition, the lottery results for special map number 2 are made so as not to include losses. Therefore, the number of executions of the auxiliary game as a condition for ending the time-saving state can be set to the number of winnings that are substantially determined, and it is possible to provide new game characteristics and improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are multiple types of time saving states (time saving state The number of times the game is executed is different (see FIG. 8). Therefore, it is possible to change the number of game balls that enter the second starting port 21 during the time saving state for each type of time saving state. Particularly in this embodiment, in the time-saving state X, it is possible to store special symbols 2 reserved up to the upper limit number (3 pieces), but in the time-saving state Y and time-saving state Z, it is not possible to store the special symbols 2 reserved up to the upper limit number. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game feature in which it is possible or not to accumulate reservations up to the upper limit depending on the type of time-saving state, and it is expected that the game's interest will be improved.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the time-saving state X in which the special drawing 2 hold can be stored up to the upper limit number and the time-saving state Y in which the hold cannot be stored up to the upper limit number, there is also a time-saving state Y in which the hold cannot be stored up to the upper limit number. Since the game is provided with a time-saving state Z in which it is not possible to save, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In other words, in this embodiment, a new game property is realized in which the 1 type and 2 type mixing machine is provided with multiple types of time-saving states in which the number of confirmed jackpot games differs, and the enjoyment of the game is improved. .

Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a jackpot game (type 2 jackpot game via small win) is executed based on the lottery of the special drawing 2 in the time saving state Y, the player However, when a jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of special drawing 2 during the non-time saving state, it is easy to be controlled to the time saving state X (distribution rate 0%). 20%, see Figure 40). Therefore, even if the time-saving state Y ends and the time-saving state becomes non-time-saving state, it is possible to make the player look forward to the special drawing 2 lottery in the non-time-saving state, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest in the game. It is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2 during the time-saving state Y, a jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2 during the non-time-saving state. It is more difficult to control to a non-time-saving state than when it is controlled (distribution rate: 30%, see FIG. 40). Therefore, although it is not possible to shift to the time-saving state

Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. While it is difficult to be controlled by the time-saving state X that is advantageous to the time-saving state (distribution rate 0%), in the lottery of special lottery number 2 during the non-time-saving state, although it is easy to be controlled by the non-time-saving state (distribution rate 80%), it is the most It is also easier to control the time-saving state X that is advantageous to the player (distribution rate 20%). Therefore, the roles of the special drawing 2 lottery in the time-saving state Y and the special drawing 2 drawing in the non-time-saving state are distinct, and it is possible to provide a highly entertaining game.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, by drawing the losing symbol B based on the lottery of the special drawing 1 (the lottery related to the first starting port 20), the player is most advantageous without going through a jackpot game. Since the system can be controlled to the time-saving state X (see FIG. 40), the transition to the time-saving state X can be expected compared to a configuration in which the time-saving state , an increase in gaming interest is expected.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the fact that the number of executions of the special symbol variation has reached the ceiling number (950 times), the time-saving state X that is most advantageous to the player is entered without going through a jackpot game. Since it can be controlled (see FIG. 40), compared to a configuration in which the transition to the time saving state X does not occur unless a jackpot game is executed, it is possible to expect the transition to the time saving state X, which improves the interest in the game. is expected. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time saving state controlled based on reaching the ceiling is the time saving state X which is most advantageous to the player. It is possible to increase interest.

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

In the above embodiment, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed as a condition for ending the time saving state can be changed as appropriate depending on the desired gameplay.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the time-saving state If there are a large number of special figure 2 reservations that can be held, a configuration may be adopted in which it is not possible to store up to the upper limit number.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery result of the special drawing 2 does not include a loss, but it may be configured to include a loss. Further, although the lottery result of the special drawing 2 does not include a jackpot, it may also include a jackpot (type 1 jackpot). In this case, the gaming state after the first type jackpot game may be controlled to one of the time-saving states.

Further, in the above embodiment, the probability of transition from the time saving state Y to the time saving state X based on the lottery of the special drawing 2 is set to 0% (see FIG. 40), but it may be configured to be able to shift to the time saving state X. In this case, the transition probability from time-saving state Y to time-saving state It is preferable to set the probability lower than 20%).

Further, in the above embodiment, the probability of transition from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state Y based on the lottery of the special drawing 2 is set to 0% (see FIG. 40), but it may be configured such that the transition to the time-saving state Y is possible. In this case, the transition probability from the non-time saving state to the time saving state Y is the transition probability from the non-time saving state to the time saving state X (20% in the above form), and the transition probability from the time saving state Y to the time saving state Y (the above It is preferable to set the probability lower than 70%).

In addition, in the above embodiment, the probability of transition from time-saving state Y to non-time-saving state based on the lottery of special drawing 2 is lower than the transition probability from time-saving state Y to time-saving state Y (that is, a gaming state other than the non-time-saving state). (see FIG. 40), however, a higher configuration may be used.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the probability of transition from the non-time-saving state to the non-time-saving state based on the lottery of special drawing 2 is higher than the probability of transitioning from the time-saving state Y to the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 40), but it is low. It may also be a configuration.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, three types of time-saving states are provided: time-saving state X, time-saving state Y, and time-saving state Z (see FIG. 40). The types of time-saving states can be changed as appropriate depending on the desired gameplay, such as providing only a time-saving state Z and a time-saving state Y, or providing only a time-saving state Y and a time-saving state Z.

Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration is configured such that control is possible to the time saving state Good too. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which control is possible only to time-saving state X based on a special loss, or a configuration in which control is possible only to time-saving state Y based on a special loss. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the time saving state X is configured to be controllable based on reaching the ceiling, but it may also be configured to be able to shift to the time saving state Y or to the time saving state Z based on reaching the ceiling. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which control to the time saving state based on reaching the ceiling is not performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the performance mode in the non-time saving state when there is special drawing 2 pending may be configured to be set to the same performance mode as the performance mode before the jackpot game. In other words, if the performance mode before the jackpot game is the super special RUSH mode, the super special RUSH mode will continue even in the non-time saving state, and if the performance mode before the jackpot game is the special RUSH mode, the special RUSH mode will continue even in the non-time saving state. may be configured so that it continues.

In addition, in the above form, the winning notification that triggers the control of the time-saving state , The winning notification that triggers the control of the time-saving state Y (special RUSH mode) is performed by stopping and displaying the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R at the double of the 3 symbols (second symbol), and the time-saving state Z (special RUSH mode). The winning notification, which triggers the control of the normal RUSH mode, is performed by stopping and displaying the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R at the double of the odd numbered symbols (third symbol) excluding the 7th symbol and 3rd symbol, and is non-time saving. The winning notification, which is the trigger for controlling the state (normal performance mode, chance mode), was done by stopping and displaying the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R on the double of even numbered symbols (fourth symbol). The method of suggesting the type (in other words, suggesting the gaming state after the jackpot game) can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, the winning notification that triggers the control of the time-saving state X may be performed by a so-called full rotation effect. In addition, the winning notification that triggers the control of the time-saving state Y may be performed by stopping and displaying a double (V, V, V) of a specific symbol (for example, a V symbol) that is not a numerical symbol.

In addition, in the above-mentioned form, the types of winnings that can be won in the special drawing 1 lottery and the special drawing 2 lottery, and the probability of transition to each time-saving state based on winning, can be changed as appropriate depending on the desired gameplay. be.

In addition, in the above-mentioned form, the parameters that determine the ease with which the ball enters the electric chew 22 during each time-saving state (such as the variation time and stop time of the normal symbol, the opening pattern of the electric chew, etc.) are set within a range that does not interfere with the game. It can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, the ceiling number of times can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit storage number of special drawing 2 reservation (second special drawing reservation) is set to "3", but the upper limit storage number of special drawing 2 reservation can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called 1 type and 2 type mixing machine that can execute a jackpot game based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35, but it is also configured as a so-called "ST machine" or " It is also possible to use a type of gaming machine other than a one-type and two-type mixed machine, such as a fixed-variable loop machine. When using an ST machine or a variable loop machine, it may be a so-called "pattern variable machine" in which the transition to a high probability state with a high probability of winning a jackpot is determined based on the type of special symbol won, or a V attacker (specific area It may also be a so-called "V-probability changing machine" in which transition to a high probability state is determined based on passage to a specific area within a big winning device (having a big prize winning device). In addition, when configured as an "ST machine" or a "probable variable loop machine", special symbol fluctuations in a high probability state are not counted in the number of special symbol fluctuations until reaching the ceiling.

Here, when configured as a "ST machine" or "variable loop machine", the game state other than the jackpot game is a low probability state and a non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state, normal gaming state), It may be configured to be controllable into a low probability state and time saving state (low probability time saving state) and a high probability state and time saving state (high probability time saving state). The time-saving states in the low-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy time-saving state may be made into various time-saving states (time-saving state X, time-saving state Y, time-saving state Z, etc.) whose end condition is the number of executions of the auxiliary game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called 1-type and 2-type mixing machine, but depending on the desired gaming experience, it may also be a so-called "Hanemono" (2-type machine) without a 1-type jackpot. In other words, a configuration may be adopted in which it is impossible to win a so-called "direct jackpot" in either the special drawing 1 lottery or the special drawing 2 lottery.

In addition, in the above-mentioned form, in the small winning game based on the lottery of the special drawing 2, the opening control of the second big prize opening 35 (opening/closing member 37) and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that V passes without fail. The structure is as follows. On the other hand, in the small winning game based on the lottery of special drawing 2, the opening control of the second big prize opening 35 and the operation control of the distribution member 71, which may pass the V but may not pass the V, are controlled. If the configuration to be carried out (that is, the timing when the distribution member 71 is in the passing permission state and the timing of winning the second big prize opening 35 match well, the passage to the specific area 39 will occur, but if not, the passage to the specific area 39 will occur) It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which no passage occurs.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the opening pattern of the small winning game based on the lottery of the special drawing 2 is changed to the opening pattern (FIG. 39 b) and (c)). However, as long as you play the game correctly (as long as you continue to hit right), if you can always make the passage to the specific area 39 occur during the small winning game, then the game that won the second big prize opening 35 It does not have to be an open pattern in which all of the balls can pass through the specific area 39. Specifically, for example, if an opening pattern is set in which a 0.1 second opening is repeated 12 times, the winning game ball will pass through the specific area 39 when opening from 1st to 9th time, but when opening from 10th to 12th time. The winning game ball may be configured to pass through the non-specific area 70. In other words, the passage opening pattern may be any opening pattern that allows winning to the second grand prize opening 35 and in which at least one of the game balls won to the second grand prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39. In addition, when using the opening pattern as in this modified example, the opening/closing member of the second grand winning device should be as follows so that the game ball can easily enter the second grand prize opening 35 at each opening. It is better to make it . In other words, it is preferable to use an advancing/retracting type that can move back and forth, and closes the second grand prize opening when it is moving forward and opens the second grand prize opening when it is moving backward. The game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 may be arranged so as to roll on the upper surface of the opening/closing member. Then, increase the coefficient of friction on the top surface of the opening/closing member (for example, by using a highly elastic material such as rubber) so that the game ball slowly rolls on the top surface of the opening/closing member. Good. Alternatively, a projection for slowing down the rolling speed of the game ball may be provided on the path of the game ball with the upper surface of the opening/closing member serving as the floor surface.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area 39 is opened in accordance with a predetermined operation pattern managed by time based on the starting point of the small winning game (see FIG. 39). On the other hand, when the number of winning balls entering the second grand prize opening 35 reaches a predetermined activation trigger number of winning balls (for example, 1 ball), the specific area 39 is opened (the passage is allowed). It may also be a configuration. In this case, in the special 2V passing small win, the activation trigger winning ball number may be set to "1", for example. In this way, at the time of a special 2V passing small win, the winning ball that enters the second large winning opening 35 can be made to pass through the specific area 39. In addition, even if the distribution member 71 is configured to operate based on the number of winning balls as an activation trigger, the possibility of passing through the specific area 39 is still switched at a predetermined timing.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the second large prize opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds in the small winning game regardless of which small winning symbol is won. The opening pattern of the big prize opening 35 may be another opening pattern, such as opening for 0.1 seconds 18 times, as long as the total opening time does not exceed 1.8 seconds. When the 0.1-second opening is repeated multiple times (for example, 18 times), the total opening time is relatively short by configuring the upper surface of the opening/closing member 37 so that the game ball moves slowly. Even if the time is short, it is possible to win the maximum number of prizes (for example, 10 prizes) during a small winning game. Further, the number of rounds of the second type jackpot game can be changed as appropriate. For example, if a certain small winning symbol is won, one small winning game in which the maximum number of prizes can be won is executed, and a round game for 9 rounds based on passing to the specific area 39 during the small winning game is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to realize a type 2 jackpot game of essentially 10 rounds in which prize balls for 10 rounds can be obtained.

In addition, in the above form, if 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 symbol B or a loss symbol C, the time saving state is entered without executing the jackpot game. The configuration was designed to control. In contrast, a random number (time-saving random number) for a lottery to determine whether or not to control the time-saving state (time-saving lottery) is separately acquired, and before the start of the variable display of special symbols, the time-saving random number is used to save time. It may also be configured to perform a lottery (determination as to whether or not to enter the time saving state). In this case, the time-saving lottery may be performed before or after determining whether or not it is a jackpot. Further, when the time-saving lottery is performed, the time-saving lottery may be performed using jackpot random numbers or symbol type random numbers instead of the time-saving random numbers.

In addition, in the above form, when a jackpot game (including type 2 jackpot game) is executed based on the lottery of special drawing 2 than when a jackpot game is executed based on the drawing of special drawing 1, Although the configuration has been described in which the number of benefits that a player can acquire is large, the benefits may be the same or vice versa. In addition, the benefits that the player can acquire include the amount of prize balls that can be acquired in the jackpot game, and various settings regarding the gaming state after the jackpot game (whether or not the time saving state is controlled, This includes the maximum number of supplementary games, etc.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display section that performs the variable effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (the display screen 7a of the image display device 7), but it may also be configured by the display screens of two or more display devices. good. For example, in a configuration that includes a sub-display device in addition to the image display device 7 as the main display device, variable effects of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are performed on the display screen of the main display device, and the sub-display device The display screen may be configured to perform variable effects of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3. Note that a touch panel including a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the gaming machine frame 50, and the liquid crystal display device in this touch panel may be used as a sub display device.

In addition, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as the random numbers (judgment information) acquired based on winning in the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, but one random number is Based on the acquired random numbers, it may be possible to determine whether it is a jackpot or a small win, the type of jackpot symbol, small prize symbol, or loss symbol, presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern. That is, the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting winnings and what to determine for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery result of the special drawing 2 does not include a jackpot, but may include a jackpot (type 1 jackpot). That is, the lottery result of the special drawing 2 may include jackpots and small wins, but may not include losses.

11. Inventions Disclosed in the Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this Detailed Description. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. Note that invention A is a generic term for the following inventions A1 to A5, and invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B7.

Invention A1:
A first state (open state) in which a game ball easily enters a predetermined ball entry port (second starting port 21), and a second state (closed state) in which it is more difficult or impossible for a ball to enter a predetermined ball entry port (second starting port 21). ), a movable member (movable member 23),
Movable member control means (execution of auxiliary game by game control microcomputer 81) capable of operating the movable member in a predetermined operation pattern (opening pattern of electric chew 22 according to the game state shown in FIG. 10(C)) processing) and
Game state control means (setting of game state by game control microcomputer 81) capable of controlling a specific gaming state (time saving state) in which the movable member is more likely to take the first state than a non-specific gaming state (non-time saving state) processing);
The gaming state control means terminates the specific gaming state on the condition that the movable member has been operated a specific number of times in the predetermined operation pattern in the specific gaming state (if YES in step S403 shown in FIG. 19). A game machine characterized in that the game machine executes step S404).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific gaming state in which the movable member is easily controlled to the first state in which the game ball easily enters the predetermined ball entry opening is ended based on the number of times the movable member operates. To easily limit the number of game balls entering a predetermined ball entry hole during a game state as intended by the manufacturer. Therefore, it is possible to provide novel game properties by utilizing this, and thereby to improve the game's interest.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to invention A1,
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state (time saving state X) in which the specific number of times is set to the first number of times (4 times), and a second number of times (2 (see the table in FIG. 19).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to change the number of game balls that enter a predetermined ball entrance during a specific gaming state depending on the type of the specific gaming state.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to invention A2,
A lottery means (processing related to the lottery of special chart 2 by the game control microcomputer 81, FIG. 22, etc.) that performs a predetermined lottery (lottery of special chart 2) based on the ball entering the predetermined ball entrance;
A holding means (processing related to the occurrence of special drawing 2 holding by the game control microcomputer 81, FIG. 16, etc.) capable of holding the execution of the lottery up to a predetermined upper limit number ("3" in the embodiment),
The first specific gaming state (time-saving state
The second specific gaming state (time saving state Y) is a gaming state in which it is impossible to accumulate the reservations by the reservation means from the state where there is no reservation by the reservation means to the predetermined upper limit number (see FIG. 40). A gaming machine featuring:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to provide a new game feature in which it is possible to accumulate reservations up to the upper limit or not depending on the type of specific gaming state, and it is expected that the game interest will be improved.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to invention A3,
The result of the lottery based on the ball entering the predetermined ball entry hole includes a win that a special game advantageous to the player (in the embodiment, a small winning game) is performed, but the special game is not performed. A gaming machine characterized in that there is no loss (see FIG. 7(A)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the lottery result based on the ball entering the predetermined entry port does not include a loss, so the ball enters the predetermined entry port for each movement of the movable member in a specific gaming state. If the configuration is such that the ball enters once, it is possible to set the number of operations of the movable member as a condition for ending the specific game state to a substantially fixed number of hits.

Invention A5:
The gaming machine according to invention A3 or invention A4,
The specific gaming state further includes a third specific gaming state (time saving state Z) in which the specific number of times is set to a third number of times (one time) smaller than the second number of times,
A gaming machine characterized in that the third specific gaming state is a gaming state in which no reservations can be accumulated by the reservation means (see FIG. 40).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in addition to the first specific gaming state in which the number of pending items can be accumulated up to the upper limit, and the second specific gaming state in which the number of pending items cannot be accumulated up to the upper limit number, it is possible to accumulate even one pending item. Since the game is provided with a third specific game state in which players cannot play, the game is prevented from becoming monotonous, and it is expected that the game will be more interesting.

Invention B1:
Based on the results of a predetermined lottery (special drawing 2 lottery, FIG. 22, etc.), a special game execution means (a jackpot by the game control microcomputer 81) that can execute a special game (in the embodiment, a jackpot game) that is advantageous to the player. processing related to game execution);
A game state control means (a game control microcomputer) capable of controlling the game state after the end of the special game to a specific game state (time-saving state) that is more advantageous to the player than a non-specific game state (non-time-saving state). 81); and
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state (time saving state X) and a second specific gaming state (time saving state Y) which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific gaming state,
When the special game is executed based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state (time saving state Y), the probability of being controlled to the first specific gaming state (time saving state X) after the end of the special game. The probability of being controlled to the second specific gaming state (time saving state Y) is higher (70% in the embodiment) than (0% in the embodiment),
When the special game is executed based on the result of the lottery in the non-specific gaming state (non-time saving state), the probability of being controlled to the first specific gaming state (time saving state X) after the end of the special game ( A gaming machine characterized in that (in the embodiment, 20%) is higher than the probability (in the embodiment, 0%) of being controlled to the second specific gaming state (time-saving state Y) (see FIG. 40).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a special game is executed based on a lottery in the second specific gaming state, it is difficult to be controlled to the first specific gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the second specific gaming state. When a special game is executed based on a lottery in a non-specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state is more easily controlled than the second specific gaming state. Therefore, even if the second specific gaming state ends and the non-specific gaming state changes, it is possible to make the player look forward to the lottery in the non-specific gaming state, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest in the game. It is possible.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to invention B1,
When the special game is executed based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state (time-saving state Y), the probability of being controlled to the non-specific gaming state (non-time-saving state) after the end of the special game ( A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of being controlled to the second specific gaming state (time-saving state Y) (70% in the embodiment) is higher than the probability (70% in the embodiment) of being controlled to the second specific gaming state (time saving state Y) (see FIG. 40).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a special game is executed based on a lottery in the second specific gaming state, it is difficult to be controlled to a non-specific gaming state. Therefore, the lottery during the second specific gaming state also has certain merits, and as a result, it is expected that the game interest will be improved.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to invention B2,
than the probability (30% in the embodiment) of being controlled to the non-specific gaming state (non-time saving state) after the end of the special game based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state (time saving state Y). Based on the result of the lottery in the non-specific gaming state (non-time saving state), the probability (80% in the embodiment) of being controlled to the non-specific gaming state (non-time saving state) after the end of the special game is higher. (See FIG. 40) A gaming machine characterized by the following.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the lottery in the second specific gaming state, which is difficult to be controlled to a non-specific gaming state, but also difficult to be controlled to the first specific gaming state, which is advantageous to the player, and the lottery to be controlled to a non-specific gaming state. The role of each gaming state is sharpened, such as the lottery during a non-specific gaming state that is easily controlled by the first specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and this makes it possible to provide highly entertaining games. It is.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B3,
The specific gaming state is a gaming state that is set so that the game ball enters the variable starting port (second starting port 21) where the ease of entering the game ball can be changed compared to the non-specific gaming state,
The lottery is conducted based on the ball entering the variable starting port,
Equipped with a holding means (processing related to the occurrence of special drawing 2 holding by the game control microcomputer 81, FIG. 16, etc.) that can hold the execution of the lottery,
The first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state are characterized in that the number of reservations that can be made by the reservation means is different (three in time-saving state X and one in time-saving state Y). A gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the number of holds that can be generated (holds related to the variable start opening) differs depending on the type of specific gaming state. In other words, depending on the type of specific gaming state, the number of lottery draws related to the variable starting opening that can be received changes. Therefore, it is possible to provide a specific game state with an unprecedented and novel benefit, and to provide new interest in the game quality related to the specific game state.

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to invention B4,
The first specific gaming state is such that the number of holds by the holding means that can be generated is a first number (“3” in the embodiment),
The second specific gaming state is a second number (“1” in the embodiment) in which the number of reservations by the reservation means that can be generated is smaller than the first number,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific gaming state includes a third specific gaming state (time-saving state Z) in which no reservations can be accumulated by the reservation means.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, not only the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state but also the third Since the game also includes a specific game state, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and increase the enjoyment of the game.

Invention B6:
The gaming machine according to invention B4 or invention B5,
Based on the result of a lottery according to the entry of the ball into another starting hole (first starting hole 20) different from the variable starting hole (based on drawing the losing symbol B in the lottery of special drawing 1), A gaming machine characterized in that the special game may be controlled to the first specific gaming state (time saving state X) without being executed (see FIG. 40).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the first specific gaming state can be controlled to be more advantageous to the player than the second specific gaming state based on the lottery related to the other starting opening without going through a jackpot game. Therefore, control to the first specific gaming state can be expected, and an improvement in gaming interest can be expected.

Invention B7:
The gaming machine according to any one of inventions B4 to B6,
It is possible to execute a symbol variation in which a predetermined symbol (special symbol) is varied and stopped in a manner indicating the result of the lottery,
A game characterized in that the first specific gaming state (time saving state X) may be controlled based on the number of executions of the symbol variation reaching a specific number (950 times) (see FIG. 40). Machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, based on the fact that the number of executions of symbol variation has reached a specific number, the first specific gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the second specific gaming state, is entered without going through a jackpot game. Since it can be controlled, it is expected that the first specific gaming state will be controlled, and that the game interest will be improved.

By the way, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 2018-88993, it has been known whether or not there is a jackpot on the condition that a game ball enters the starting hole. A jackpot determination is made. When a jackpot determination is made, a special symbol is displayed that changes to notify the result of the jackpot determination. When a jackpot determination result is derived from the variable display of the special symbols, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. In the gaming machine according to JP-A No. 2018-88993, after a jackpot game is executed, a time-saving game in which a game ball enters a variable starting port that can be opened and closed more easily than in a non-time-saving gaming state (non-specific gaming state) state (specific gaming state). However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the enjoyment of gaming with regard to gaming machines that may enter a gaming state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the openable/closable variable starting port than in a non-time-saving gaming state.

The above-mentioned invention A provides a gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2018-88993 with a first state in which a game ball enters a predetermined ball entry opening more easily, and a state in which the ball enters a predetermined ball entry opening more easily than in the first state. A specific game state in which the movable member is set to easily take the first state is terminated on the condition that the movable member that can take the second state where ball entry is difficult or impossible is activated a specific number of times in a predetermined operation pattern. They are different in this respect. As a result, invention A can solve the problem of "improving the interest of gaming" (achieving its effects).

In addition, with regard to gaming machines that can be set to a gaming state advantageous to the player after a jackpot game ends, such as the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-88993, there are still efforts to improve gaming interest. There is room for improvement. The above-mentioned invention B provides a gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2018-88993, in which “a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a non-specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state and a first specific gaming state. If a second specific gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the gaming state is included, and a special game is executed based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state is entered after the end of the special game. The probability of being controlled to the second specific gaming state is higher than the probability of being controlled to the second specific gaming state, and if a special game is executed based on the lottery result in the non-specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state The difference is that the probability of being controlled to the gaming state is higher than the probability of being controlled to the second specific gaming state. As a result, invention B can solve the problem of "improving the interest of gaming" (achieving its effects).

1... Pachinko gaming machine 20... First starting port (other starting port)
21...Second starting port (predetermined ball entry port, variable starting port)
23...Movable member 81...Microcomputer for game control

Claims (3)

a special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the result of a predetermined lottery;
comprising a gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the end of the special game to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a non-specific gaming state;
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state and a second specific gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific gaming state,
When the special game is executed based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state, the probability of controlling to the second specific gaming state is higher than the probability of being controlled to the first specific gaming state after the end of the special game. The probability of being
When the special game is executed based on the result of the lottery in the non-specific gaming state, the probability of being controlled to the first specific gaming state after the end of the special game is higher than that of being controlled to the second specific gaming state. higher than the probability of
The gaming state after the end of the special game executed based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state is controlled to the non-specific gaming state, and the result of the lottery in the non-specific gaming state The gaming state after the end of the special game executed based on the above may be controlled to the non-specific gaming state,
When the special game is executed based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state, the probability of being controlled to the second specific gaming state is higher than the probability of being controlled to the non-specific gaming state after the end of the special game. There is a higher probability that
The probability that the special game will be controlled based on the result of the lottery in the non-specific gaming state is higher than the probability of being controlled to the non-specific gaming state after the end of the special game based on the result of the lottery in the second specific gaming state. A game machine characterized in that the probability of being controlled to the non-specific game state after the game ends is higher . The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The specific gaming state is a gaming state in which the game ball enters the variable starting port where the ease with which the game ball enters can be changed, compared to the non-specific gaming state,
The lottery is conducted based on the ball entering the variable starting port,
comprising a suspension means capable of suspending execution of the lottery,
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of reservations that can be made by the reservation means is different between the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 2 ,
In the first specific gaming state, the number of reservations that can be caused by the reservation means is a first number,
The second specific gaming state is a second number in which the number of reservations by the reservation means that can be generated is smaller than the first number,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific gaming state includes a third specific gaming state in which no reservations can be accumulated by the reservation means.

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