JP6533909B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine.

  Conventionally, in ballistic ball game machines that perform adjudication determination due to entry to the starting opening, the result of the adjudication determination is notified by performing variation display of special symbols and pseudo symbols, and in parallel with this, adjudication determination is made A configuration for performing various effects that suggest the result of is generally used (for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, in such a ball and ball game machine, a configuration is known in which the variation time of the variation display is shortened according to the operation of the player during the variation display of the special symbol or the like.

JP, 2012-166014, A

However, if the player can shorten the fluctuation time freely, the effect accompanying the fluctuation display can not be sufficiently performed, which may impair the interest of the game.
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of shortening the fluctuation time while preventing the loss of the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above-mentioned subject makes the 1st yes-no decision based on the random number extracted resulting from the ball entering of the game ball to the 1st starting opening, the game to the 2nd starting opening A second ballot decision is made based on the random number extracted due to the ball's entry, and if it wins with these hit or no decision, it is a ball game machine that performs a big hit game, and it is attributed to the ball entering the first starting opening Holding storage means for storing the extracted random number as a first holding memory and storing the random number extracted as a result of entering the second starting opening as a second holding memory, and the random number pertaining to the first holding memory By performing the first pass / fail determination based on the second hold storage based on the second hold storage based on the second hold storage, and notifying the result of the first To report the results of the first variation display and the second A variable display means for performing a second variable display, and accepting means for accepting shortening operation of instructing to shorten the variation time of the first variable display or the second variable display a player, the first variable display or the second variable display A decision means for determining whether or not the shortening operation is effective, and a first variation display or a second variation display upon receiving the shortening operation during execution of the first variation display or the second variation display in which the shortening operation is validated by the determination means The shortening means for shortening the fluctuation time in the second fluctuation display, and the shortening effective notification means for notifying that it is effective when the shortening operation is made effective by the judgment means, and the judgment means performs the first fluctuation display for as compared to the second variable display, and enable the shortening operation with higher probability, shorter effective notification means, when it is determined that the out by first spruce determination or the second propriety determination of spruce determination means usually, Hit Faster notification timing than when it is determined, but not fast with a certain probability, be characterized.

  According to such a configuration, there are many cases where the fluctuation time is shortened during the first fluctuation display, but there are less cases where the fluctuation time is shortened during the second fluctuation display, and the second fluctuation display is caused by the shortening operation. It is possible to prevent the corresponding production from being interrupted.

Therefore, the fluctuation time can be shortened while preventing the loss of the interest of the game.
In particular, in the case where the open extension function is provided to facilitate entry of the ball into the second starting port configured as an ordinary motorized part, to the first starting port when the open extension function is not operating. Ball entry occurs, but almost no ball entry into the second starting opening occurs. On the other hand, while the open extension function is in operation (open extension state), the ball into the second starting port occurs frequently, but the ball into the first starting port does not occur very often.

  For this reason, when the second variable display is performed in the open extension state, there are many cases where pending storage of the upper limit number or a number close to the upper limit is generated, but the first variable display is When it is performed, there are many cases where there is no pending storage or only one or two pending storages have occurred.

Further, in the ball and ball game machine, generally, in a state in which a predetermined number or more of pending storages occur, the fluctuation time becomes shorter than in the case other than that.
For this reason, the second fluctuation display often has a short fluctuation time, but the first fluctuation display often has a long fluctuation time, making it easier to shorten the fluctuation time of the first fluctuation display than the second fluctuation display. Thus, the fluctuation time can be effectively shortened.

In the invention described in claim 2, when both the first reserve storage and the second reserve storage exist, the pass / fail determination means preferentially digests from the second reserve storage, and the determination means Although varying time to enable a decision to shorten operation time longer than the reference time, the reference time for the first variable display or the second variable display of per T1, the reference time for the first variable display or the second variable display of out T2, T3, the reference time for the second variable display of per in the case of digestion preferentially, T2 <T1 <and T3, that it does not enable the shortening operation when the off when digesting preferentially, and wherein Do.

According to such a configuration, since the second reserve storage is preferentially digested, the first reserve storage often occurs when the second reserve storage is digested.
Furthermore, when the ball game machine is provided with the above-described open extension function, a large number of second holding memories occur during the open extension state.

For this reason, when the second reserve storage is digested, reserve storage often occurs, and the second variation display is set to have a variation time lower than a predetermined upper limit time as compared to the first variation display. Cases often occur.

And according to the above-mentioned composition, shortening operation becomes effective, when the fluctuation time of fluctuation display exceeds upper limit time.
For this reason, with respect to the second variable display, the number of cases in which the fluctuation time is shortened is smaller than in the first variable display, and the effect corresponding to the second variable display is interrupted by the shortening operation, and the interest of the game is lost. You can prevent.

In addition, when the fluctuation time is long, the shortening operation becomes effective, so that the fluctuation time can be effectively shortened.
Therefore, it is possible to effectively reduce the fluctuation time while preventing the loss of the interest of the game.

  In addition, the player who plays the game in the normal state (a state where the probability of winning in the judgment of probability is increased and the open extension function is not in operation) shifts to the bonus state (positive change state or open extension state). Play the game while wishing

In addition, as described above, most of the determinations as to whether or not they are made during the normal state are due to the ball entering the first starting opening.
Where, those determination means, together with the first and second spruce determination, if the contact in the corresponding determination, based on the random number of the pending memory to be applicable determination, winning probability in spruce determination And at least one of the entry probability to the second starting opening determines whether or not to be in the bonus state to rise, and the decision means further corresponds to the first eligibility determination to be hit to become the bonus state to for the first variable display, compared with the other variable display, a higher probability may be effective to shorten operation.

  According to such a configuration, in the case where the first change display is performed in which a hit occurs with the transition to the benefit state, the change time can be shortened in many cases, and the player is more early It is possible to know the transition to the reward state and to get pleasure.

On the other hand, the player who plays the game while in the bonus state plays the game while wishing that the bonus state continues for a long time.
In addition, as described above, most of the determinations of yes or no performed during the open and extended state are caused by entering the second starting opening.

Where, those determination means, together with the first and second spruce determination, if the contact in the corresponding determination, based on the random number of the pending memory to be applicable determination, winning probability in spruce determination And at least one of the entry probability to the second starting opening determines whether or not to be in the bonus state to go up, the decision means further correspond to the second yes or no determination to be a hit not to be in the bonus state to the second variation display, compared with the other variable display, at a lower probability it may be effective to shorten operation.

  According to such a configuration, in the case where the second change display is performed in which the winning at the end of the benefit state occurs, there are many cases where the change time is not shortened, and the player continues the benefit state. Can keep the expectations of long.

  By the way, it is known to perform various effects such as the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol along with the fluctuation display of the special symbol and suggest the result etc. of the success or failure judgment, but when the fluctuation display is ended by shortening operation, such The effect also ends, and it is not possible to sufficiently suggest the result of the success or failure judgment, etc., and the interest of the game may be lost.

  Therefore, the first invention is a ballistic gaming machine that performs a big hit game when making a yes-no decision based on the random numbers extracted based on the entry of the gaming ball into the starting opening, and winning with the yes or no determination. Hold storage means for storing the random number extracted as a result of entering the starting opening as hold storage, and a yes / no decision based on the random number related to the hold storage, and based on the random number, the winning probability in the yes / no decision In the aspect according to the random number according to the propriety determination means to determine whether or not to shift to the bonus state in which at least one of the entrance probability to the starting opening increases, and the pending storage subject to the propriety determination. The fluctuation display means for performing the fluctuation display of the symbol, and notifying the result of the determination, the reception means for receiving the shortening operation instructing the shortening of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display from the player, and the fluctuation during the execution of the fluctuation display Tymin according to the display mode And a notifying means for notifying the player that the shortening operation is effective, and a shortening means for shortening the fluctuation time in the fluctuation display when the shortening operation is received during the execution of the fluctuation display. .

  Although it is known to suggest the result etc. of the success / failure judgment by the aspect of the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol, according to such a configuration, during the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol, the fluctuation occurs at the timing according to the aspect of the fluctuation display. It is informed that the time shortening operation is effective.

  For this reason, even if the fluctuation display is ended halfway by the shortening operation and the effects such as the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol are not sufficiently performed, it is possible to suggest the result etc. The fluctuation time can be shortened while preventing the loss of the interest of the game.

  As in the second aspect of the invention, as a mode of the variable display, a reach loss indicating that the user has reached a reach and then loses is provided, and the notifying means is in the variable display in which the mode is reach loss. The timing may be the same as the timing in the fluctuation display of the pass / fail judgment which is a hit.

By doing this, it is possible to further enhance the sense of expectation to the hit in the case of reaching by the variable display of the pseudo symbol.
Further, the third invention is a bullet ball gaming machine that performs a big hit game when making a yes-no decision based on a random number extracted based on the entry of the game ball to the starting opening, and winning with a no-go decision. Hold storage means for storing the random number extracted as a result of entering the starting opening as hold storage, and a yes / no decision based on the random number related to the hold storage, and based on the random number, the winning probability in the yes / no decision Adequacy determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a bonus state in which at least one of the entrance probability to the starting opening rises, and variation display means for performing variation display for notifying the result of the equivalence determination; The accepting means for accepting the shortening operation instructing the shortening of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display from the player, and the execution of the fluctuation display, the shortening operation being effective at the timing according to the result of the judgment of acceptance corresponding to the fluctuation display To inform the player And means, when receiving a shortened operation during the execution of the variable display, characterized by comprising a reduction means for reducing the fluctuation time in the variable display, the.

According to such a configuration, during the variable display of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol, notification that the operation for shortening the fluctuation time is effective is performed at the timing according to the result of the determination of the acceptance or rejection.
For this reason, even if the fluctuation display is ended halfway by the shortening operation and the effects such as the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol are not sufficiently performed, it is possible to suggest the result etc. The fluctuation time can be shortened while preventing the loss of the interest of the game.

In addition, the result of the success or failure judgment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol, the aspect of the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol, etc. are determined according to the random numbers related to the pending storage corresponding to the judgment.
In addition, as described above, it is known to suggest the result etc. of the success or failure judgment by the aspect of the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol, and in addition, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is determined according to the result of the success or failure judgment It is known to determine the fluctuation time in accordance with the manner of fluctuation display of the symbol or the pseudo symbol.

  Therefore, the fourth invention is a bullet ball gaming machine that performs a big hit game when making a yes-no decision based on the random number extracted based on the entry of the game ball to the starting opening and winning by the no-go decision. Hold storage means for storing the random number extracted as a result of entering the starting opening as hold storage, and a yes / no decision based on the random number related to the hold storage, and based on the random number, the winning probability in the yes / no decision Adequacy determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a bonus state in which at least one of the entrance probability to the starting opening rises, and variation display means for performing variation display for notifying the result of the equivalence determination; A timing corresponding to a random number relating to a pending storage for which a result of the variation display is notified during the variation display while accepting means for accepting a shortening operation instructing reduction of the variation time of the variation display from the player, and executing the variation display. The shortening operation is And informing means for informing a fact which is effective to the player, when receiving a shortened operation during the execution of the variable display, characterized by comprising a reduction means for reducing the fluctuation time in the variable display, the.

  According to such a configuration, during the variation display of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol, the operation of shortening the variation time is effective at the timing according to the result of the judgment or the form of the variation display of the pseudo symbol, the variation time, etc. It is notified that it is.

  For this reason, even if the fluctuation display is ended halfway by the shortening operation and the effects such as the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol are not sufficiently performed, it is possible to suggest the result etc. The fluctuation time can be shortened while preventing the loss of the interest of the game.

Moreover, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of a special symbol or a pseudo symbol is determined according to the result of the pass / fail determination or the mode of the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol.
Therefore, the fifth invention is a bullet ball gaming machine that performs a big hit game when making a yes-no decision based on a random number extracted based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening, and winning with a yes-no decision. Hold storage means for storing the random number extracted as a result of entering the starting opening as hold storage, and a yes / no decision based on the random number related to the hold storage, and based on the random number, the winning probability in the yes / no decision Adequacy determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a bonus state in which at least one of the entrance probability to the starting opening rises, and variation display means for performing variation display for notifying the result of the equivalence determination; Receiving means for receiving a shortening operation instructing a shortening of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display from the player, and executing the fluctuation display, to the player that the shortening operation is effective at a timing according to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display Notification means for giving notification, When receiving the reduced operation during the execution of the display, characterized by comprising a reduction means for reducing the fluctuation time in the variable display, the.

According to such a configuration, during the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol, notification that the operation for shortening the fluctuation time is effective is performed at the timing according to the fluctuation time.
For this reason, even if the fluctuation display is ended halfway by the shortening operation and the effects such as the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol are not sufficiently performed, it is possible to suggest the result etc. The fluctuation time can be shortened while preventing the loss of the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the starting winning a prize confirmation process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special right or wrong judgment processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special right or wrong judgment processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special right or wrong judgment processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special right or wrong judgment processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit setting process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the loss setting process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the fluctuation | variation time shortening process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about shortening button effective processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about a shortening button effective display process of 1st Embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the fluctuation | variation time of the fluctuation display of the special symbol according to the aspect of the fluctuation | variation display result of a yes-no-decision in a 1st embodiment, a false symbol, and the number of pending storage. It is a flowchart about the fluctuation | variation time shortening process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart about change time shortening processing of a 3rd embodiment. It is a flow chart about change time shortening processing of a 3rd embodiment. It is a table showing the fluctuation time and the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special symbol according to the gaming state, the result of the judgment of the success or failure, and the mode of the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol in the third embodiment. It is a flow chart about change time shortening processing of a 4th embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments at all, and may take various forms within the technical scope of the present invention.

First Embodiment
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, which is a kind of ball-and-ball game machine, holds each part of the configuration with an outer frame 21 forming a fixed outer frame holding frame. Structure.

A hinge 5b is provided on the upper left and lower sides of the outer frame 21, and the inner frame 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 5b, so that the inner frame 3 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 21. ing.
The front frame 5 c is provided with a plate glass 9 in a removable manner, and at the back of the plate glass 9, the game board 8 described in FIG. 2 is disposed in a state of being attached to the inner frame 3.

  Speakers 11 are provided on the upper side and the left side of the front frame 5c, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 1 is output to improve the player's preference. In addition, in order to improve the player's taste, a plurality of frame-side decoration lamps that emit light in accordance with the game state are also provided in the front frame 5c.

  An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed below the front frame 5c. A launch handle 18 is attached on the right side of the lower tray 13 and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 18 clockwise to move the game ball supplied from the upper tray 12 Is fired toward the game board 8.

  At the center of the upper tray 12, there are provided an effect button 14a and a jog dial 14b which can be operated by the player, and the player operates the effect button 14a or the jog dial 14b during a predetermined period, and effects symbol display described later The content displayed on the device changes, or the game sound output from the speaker 11 changes.

  In addition, a shortening button 10 for shortening the variation time of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol is provided next to the effect button 14a and the jog dial 14b in the upper tray 12 (details will be described later).

  The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 5a for reading and writing prepaid cards is attached. The pachinko machine 1 has a lending button 16 and a settlement button 17 And a CR settlement display device having a settlement display device 15.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 8 is provided with a substantially circular game area 26 surrounded by known guide rails 25a and 25b. A large number of game nails 27 are struck on the game area 26.

  A center case 28 is disposed substantially in the center of the game area 26. The center case 28 has a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window 28a for displaying a screen of the effect symbol display device 54b (a liquid crystal display device and displaying a pseudo symbol) and the like, as well known ones. .

  At the lower right of the game area 26, the 7-segment first special view display device 29 and the second special view display device 30, and the first special view reserve number display device 29a including the four LEDs and the second special feature are displayed. A figure holding number display unit 30a, a normal symbol display unit 41 consisting of two LEDs, and a common drawing holding number display unit 41a consisting of four LEDs are installed.

  The normal symbol operation gate 42 is disposed on the left side of the center case 28 and the first start port 31 is disposed below the center case 28 and the second start port 32 is disposed further below the center case 28. It is done.

The first starting opening 31 is a so-called chucker and can always enter the ball.
The second starting opening 32 is an electric tulip in which the blade 40 opens and closes. However, since the first starting opening 31 is located at the upper side, the gaming ball can not enter the closed state in the illustrated state. However, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 42, it is hit by the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol of the hit is confirmed on the normal symbol display device 41, the second starting opening 32 is opened and the ball is entered easily. become. In addition, you may arrange | position the 2nd starting opening 32 so that it may be able to enter a ball rarely, even if it is a closed state.

  Below the second starting opening 32, an attacker type large winning opening 33a is disposed, and an out hole 34 is provided below it. Further, on the left side of the second starting opening 32, a general winning opening 35a is provided along the guide rail 25b. The general winning opening 35a is a normal winning opening in which the ball entry rate does not change at all times.

(2) Electrical Configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is configured centering on a main control device 50 as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3. Note that, in this block diagram, a so-called relay board, a power supply board, and the like that merely relay signals are not described. Moreover, although illustration of details is omitted, all of the main control unit 50, the payout control unit 51, the rendering symbol control unit 54a, and the sub integrated control unit 53 are provided with CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc. . The CPU, the ROM, and the RAM are not provided on the emission control device 52 and the power supply substrate, but the invention is not limited to this. The emission control device 52 or the like may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

  The main control unit 50 includes a first start port SW 31a for detecting game balls entered in the first start port 31, a second start port SW 32a for detecting game balls entered in the second start port 32, normal symbol operation Normal symbol operation SW 42a for detecting gaming balls entering the gate 42, count SW 33b for counting gaming balls entering the large winning opening 33a, general winning opening SW 35b for detecting gaming balls entering the general winning opening 35a A detection signal such as is input.

  The main control device 50 operates in accordance with the loaded program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs the various commands to the payout control device 51 and the sub integrated control device 53.

  Further, main controller 50 is connected to first special view display device 29, second special view display device 30, first special view hold number display device 29a, and second special display device 29 connected via symbol display device relay terminal board 64. The display of the special figure reserve number display device 30a, the normal symbol display device 41, and the common figure reserve number display device 41a is controlled.

  Furthermore, the main control device 50 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 33a by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 33c, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 32 by controlling the ordinary product solenoid 40b.

Further, the shortening button 10 is connected to the main control device 50, and the main control device 50 can detect pressing of the shortening button 10 based on an operation signal from the shortening button 10.
An output signal from the main control unit 50 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a signal for management such as symbol variation or big hit is output to the external connection terminal 61 and sent to the hall main computer.

The main control device 50 and the payout control device 51 can perform two-way communication.
The payout control device 51 operates the payout motor 24 a according to the command sent from the main control device 50 to pay out the prize balls. In the first embodiment, a detection signal of the payout SW 24b for counting gaming balls to be paid out as winning balls is input to the payout control device 51, and the payout control device 51 uses a configuration in which the counting of the winning balls is performed. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 24b is input to the main control unit 50 and the payout control unit 51, and both the main control unit 50 and the payout control unit 51 count the winning balls.

  The payout control device 51 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW 38, the inner frame closing SW 39, the ball breakage SW 23a, the payout SW 24b, and the full SW 13a, and the full SW 13a indicates that the lower tray 13 is full. When it is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no gaming balls in the ball tank 22 is input by the out-of-ball SW 23a, the payout motor 24a is stopped and the payout operation of the winning balls is stopped. Further, the full SW 13a and the out-of-ball SW 23a are also configured to continue to output signals until the state is canceled, and the payout control device 51 drives the payout motor 24a due to the fact that the signals are not output. Resume.

  Further, the payout control device 51 operates the payout motor 24a by communicating with the CR unit 5a via the CR unit terminal plate 60, and discharges the rental ball. The dispensed ball is detected by the payout switch 24 b, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 51. Further, the CR unit terminal board 60 is also connected bi-directionally communicable with the settlement display device 15, and the settlement display device 15 is requested to be a ball lending SW 16a for requesting the lending of gaming balls, and to request settlement. The settlement SW 17a is provided.

  Further, the payout control device 51 transmits information on the winning balls, information indicating the open / close state of the frames (the inner frame 3 and the front frame 5c), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 61. In response to this, it sends a firing stop signal.

Although the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is configured to pay out the game ball, it may be configured as an enclosed type that stores without paying out a prize ball generated according to a winning or the like.
The launch control device 52 controls the launch motor 36 to cause the gaming area 26 to launch game balls.

  In addition to the payout control device 51, the firing control device 52 receives the rotation amount signal from the firing handle 18, the touch signal from the touch SW 20a, and the firing stop signal from the firing stop SW 19a.

  The rotation amount signal is output by the player operating the launch handle 18, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 18, and the launch stop switch signal is the player pressing the launch stop SW 19a. Output. The game ball can not be fired unless a touch signal is input to the launch control device 52, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game sphere can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 18. It is not supposed to.

  The sub integrated control device 53 corresponds to the sub control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 50, and distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control, Commands and the like for effect display control are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a, and those for sound control and lamp control are distributed to the respective control parts (functional units as the voice control device and the lamp control device) included in itself. . Then, the function unit as the voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker 11 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is data for lamp control The various LEDs and lamps 37 are controlled by operating the lamp driver on the basis of. The sub integrated control device 53 is connected to the effect SW 14 a-1 and the jog dial SW 14 b-1. When the player operates the effect button 14 a or the jog dial 14 b, the signal is sent to the sub integrated control device 53. It is input.

The sub integrated control device 53 and the effect symbol control device 54a can perform two-way communication.
The effect symbol control device 54 a displays effect symbols based on data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 53 (both of which are transmitted from the main control device 50 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 53). The device 54b is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo symbol.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described.
(1) Overview The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is subjected to the first pass / fail judgment due to the ball entering the first starting port 31 and due to the ball entering the second starting port 32. A second pass / fail decision is made. And if it becomes a hit by these success / failure determinations, the big hit game which gives a player many prize balls will be played.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a probability change function in which the probability of winning in the judgment of success is increased. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 increases the selection probability of the normal symbol lottery, lengthens the opening time of the second starting opening 32 when winning by the normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol display device 41 when the normal symbol lottery is made. An open extension function is provided to facilitate entering the ball into the second starting opening 32 by a method such as shortening the variable display time in the above.

  A state in which the probability change function is operating is described as a probability change state, and a state in which the open extension function is operated is described as an open extension state, and a state in which at least one of the probability change function and the opening extension function is operated is also described as a bonus state.

Then, depending on the type (hit symbol) of the special view stopped and displayed in the variation display corresponding to the hit determination, the probability changing function and the open extension function are activated after the end of the big hit game.
In addition, when the first success / failure determination is performed, the first special view display device 29 performs the variable display of the first special symbol (first special view), and the production symbol display device 54b causes the variable display of the production symbol A symbol effect is performed, and the result of the first pass / fail determination is notified.

  Also, even when the second success / failure determination is performed, the second special view display device 30 performs the variation display of the second special symbol (the second special view), and the effect symbol display device 54b performs the change of the effect symbol A symbol effect accompanied by a display is performed, and the result of the second pass / fail determination is notified.

Then, during the variable display of the first and second special views, when a certain condition is satisfied, the operation (shortening operation) of the shortening button 10 becomes effective, and the fluctuation time is shortened according to the shortening operation.
At this time, during the variable display of the first special figure, the shortening operation becomes effective with a higher probability than that during the variable display of the second special figure. Moreover, the display timing of the effective display which shows that shortening operation is effective differs according to the presence or absence of the result of success or failure determination, or reach.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.
(2) Regarding the start winning confirmation process First, about the start winning confirmation process of extracting the random number and storing it when the winning of the game ball to the first and second starting openings 31, 32 occurs, the flowchart of FIG. It demonstrates using. The present process is, for example, a process periodically executed from a main routine (not shown) which is executed in a cycle of 2 ms.

  In S105, the main control device 50 determines, based on the detection signal of the first starting opening SW 31a, whether or not the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 31 has occurred. When the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S110. When the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S130.

  In S110, main controller 50 determines whether or not the number of pending storages for first start port 31 is the maximum value (4 in the present embodiment). When the determination is affirmative (S110: Yes), the process proceeds to S130, and when the determination is negative (S110: No), the process proceeds to S115.

  In S115, main controller 50 determines a random number for success / failure determination used for success / failure determination, a random number for symbol determination for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed when winning a big hit, and a variation time of effect symbols etc. A random number for fluctuation pattern determination to be used, a random number for reach determination for determining the presence or absence of reach, etc. are extracted and stored (it is also described as a first stored memory), and the process proceeds to S120.

  In S120, main controller 50 determines whether or not the first pass / fail decision is made based on the pass / fail decision random number corresponding to the first hold storage, the change pattern determination random number, etc. A pre-reading determination is made to determine whether or not super reach is to be achieved. Then, the process proceeds to S125.

  In S125, main controller 50 transmits a first prefetch suspension command indicating the number of first suspension storages and the result of the prefetch determination to effect pattern control device 54a via sub integrated control device 53, The process shifts to S130.

  In S130, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 32 has occurred based on the detection signal of the second starting opening SW 32a. When the determination is affirmative (S130: Yes), the process proceeds to S135, and when the determination is negative (S130: No), the process ends.

  In S135, main controller 50 determines whether or not the number of pending storages for second starting port 32 is the maximum value (4 in the present embodiment). Then, in the case of a positive determination (S135: Yes), the present process is ended, and in the case of a negative determination (S135: No), the process proceeds to S140.

  In S140, main controller 50 determines a random number for success / failure determination used for success / failure determination, a random number for symbol determination for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed when winning a big hit, a fluctuation time of effect symbols, etc. A random number for fluctuation pattern determination to be used, a random number for reach determination for determining the presence or absence of reach, etc. are extracted and stored (it is also described as a second stored memory), and the process proceeds to S145.

  In S145, main controller 50 determines whether or not the second success or failure judgment is satisfied based on the success or failure judgment random number corresponding to the second hold storage, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. A pre-reading determination is made to determine whether or not super reach is to be achieved. Then, the process proceeds to S150.

  In S150, main control device 50 transmits a second prefetch suspension command indicating the number of second suspension storages and the result of the prefetch determination to effect pattern control device 54a via sub integrated control device 53, This process ends.

(3) Special Pass / Fail Judgment Process Next, the special pass / fail judgment process of determining whether or not a big hit has been won based on the hold stored random number for pass / fail judgment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This processing is processing periodically executed from the main routine.

  In S202, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the special motorized part is in operation, that is, a big hit game is being performed. Then, in the case of a positive determination (S202: Yes), this process is ended, and in the case of a negative determination (S202: No), the process proceeds to S204.

  At S204, main controller 50 determines whether or not the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure is being performed. Then, in the case of a positive determination (S204: Yes), the process proceeds to S236 in FIG. 7, and in the case of a negative determination (S204: No), the process proceeds to S206.

  In S206, main controller 50 determines whether or not the final display of the first special view or the second special view is being performed. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S206: Yes), the process proceeds to S240 of FIG. 8, and if the determination is negative (S206: No), the process proceeds to S208.

  In S208, main controller 50 determines the presence or absence of the second pending storage, and in the case of a positive determination (S208: Yes), the process proceeds to S210, and in the case of a negative determination (S208: No) , S212.

In S210, main controller 50 decrements the number of second pending storages, and the process proceeds to S216 in FIG.
In S212, the main control apparatus 50 determines the presence / absence of the first pending storage, and in the case of a positive determination (S212: Yes), the process proceeds to S214, and in the case of a negative determination (S212: No) , End this process.

In S214, main controller 50 decrements the number of first pending storages, and the process proceeds to S216 in FIG.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 6, in S216, main controller 50 determines whether or not the probability change flag is 1 (is the probability change state or not), and in the case of affirmation determination (S216: Yes), the process proceeds to S218. At the same time, in the case of a negative determination (S216: No), the process proceeds to S220.

  In S218, the main control device 50 determines whether or not to win by the pass / fail determination based on the pass / fail determination random number related to the reserve storage to be digested and the pass / fail determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the definite change state. Then, the process proceeds to S222.

  In S220, main control device 50 determines whether or not to win by the pass / fail decision based on the pass / fail decision random number relating to the suspended storage to be digested and the pass / fail decision table (normal table) corresponding to the time of not being a definite change state. Do. Then, the process proceeds to S222.

  In S222, main controller 50 determines whether or not the jackpot has been won in the pass / fail determination, and in the case of a positive determination (S222: Yes), the process proceeds to S224, and in the case of a negative determination. (S222: No), the process proceeds to S230.

  In S224, the main control device 50 determines the jackpot symbol based on the random number for symbol determination related to the retention memory to be digested, thereby the jackpot game mode (the number of rounds and the opening pattern of the jackpot 33a) and the jackpot It determines about the privilege content after the game end (whether or not to be in the definite change state or the open extension state, the continuation period of the positive change state or the open extension state), and the process proceeds to S226.

  In S226, main control device 50 changes the variation display time of the special symbol or the pattern presentation aspect (for example, the symbol effect, for example, based on the random number for success / failure determination and the random number for variation pattern determination, etc. The pattern, the presence or absence of a normal reach, a super reach, a full turn reach, etc. are determined (details will be described later), and the process proceeds to S228.

  In S228, the main control device 50 calls a jackpot setting process which is a subroutine for setting the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 33a and the like, and shifts the process to S234.

  In S230, the main control apparatus 50 determines a random number for determination of a pass / fail judgment and a variation pattern relating to the reserved storage to be digested in S230 (ie, the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S222). Based on the random number and the random number for reach judgment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the aspect of the symbol effect (for example, the pattern of the symbol effect, the presence or absence of the normal reach or the super reach etc) are determined (details will be described later) ), Shift the processing to S232.

  The method of setting the fluctuation time will be described later. In addition, it is added that, in addition to the fluctuation time and the aspect of the symbol effect, the winning probability in the success / failure determination is suggested and the aspect of the symbol effect is determined in consideration of the fluctuation time.

In S232, main controller 50 calls a loss setting process, which is a subroutine for canceling the probability change state or the release extension state, and shifts the process to S234.
In S234, main controller 50 starts the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the retention storage to be digested, and sends a variation start command indicating the variation time etc. of the pseudo symbol to effect symbol control device 54a. By performing the variation start command transmission process, the symbol effect is started, and the present process is ended.

  Main controller 50 transmits a suspension command together with a change start command in order to notify that the number of reservations has been updated as a result of storage of storage. In the first embodiment, since the hold command and the read-ahead command are integrated, the first or second read-ahead hold command is transmitted. However, since the hold count associated with the start of fluctuation is specified, the read-ahead hold command is held. Only the number is shown, and the look-ahead does not show the result of the judgment.

  Also, the effect symbol control device 54a that has received the change start command performs the symbol effect via the effect symbol display device 54b, the speaker 11, various LEDs, the lamp 37, etc., in a mode according to the change start command.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 7, in S236, which shifts during the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure, main controller 50 determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed, and in the case of affirmation determination (S236: Yes), the process proceeds to S238, and in the case of a negative determination (S236: No), this process ends.

In S238, main controller 50 ends the variable display of the special symbol, executes the final symbol display process of displaying the final symbol of the special symbol, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 8, in S240 which proceeds during final display of the special symbol, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the display time of the final symbol has ended. Then, when the determination is affirmative (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S242, and when the determination is negative (S240: No), the present process ends.

  In S242, the main control device 50 transmits a symbol determination command indicating a pseudo symbol to be determined and displayed to the effect symbol control device 54a, and the process proceeds to S244. The effect symbol control device 54a that has received the symbol determination command stops the change display of the pseudo symbol and ends the symbol effect.

  In S244, main controller 50 determines whether or not the pseudo symbol fixedly displayed is a big hit, and in the case of a positive determination (S244: Yes), the process proceeds to S246, and a negative determination is made. In the case (S244: No), the process proceeds to S262.

  In S246, main controller 50 refers to a probability change flag indicating whether or not it is a probability change state, and clears the probability change flag if the probability change flag is 1 (S248), and then shifts the processing to S250.

  In S250, main controller 50 refers to the short time flag indicating whether or not it is in the open extension state, and clears the short time flag if the time short flag is 1 (S252), and then shifts the processing to S254.

  Then, main controller 50 sequentially executes state designation command transmission processing (S254), condition device operation start processing (S256), combination continuous action device operation start processing (S258), and jackpot start command transmission processing (S260). Thus, the first hold count specification command indicating the number of the first hold storage, the second hold count specification command indicating the number of the second hold storage, the command indicating the mode of the big hit game, and the start of the big hit game The command to be sent is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a, and this processing is ended.

  In S262, which is performed when a negative determination is obtained in S244, the main control apparatus 50 refers to the content set by the loss setting process executed in S232. Then, with reference to the definite variation state flag set in the mistake setting process (S 264), when the flag is 1 (S 264: Yes), the definite variation flag is set to 1 (S 266), and the flag is set. Is 0 (S264: No), the probability change flag is set to 0 (S268).

  Thereafter, the short time state flag set in the mistake setting process is referred (S270), and when the flag is 1 (S270: Yes), the short time flag is set to 1 (S272), and the short time state is set. If the flag is 0 (S270: No), 0 is set to the time saving flag (S274).

  Then, main control device 50 executes a state designation command transmission process of transmitting a state designation command indicating whether or not it is in a definite variation state or an open extension state (also described as a gaming state) to rendering effect control device 54a (S276) , End this process.

(4) Regarding the big hit setting process Next, the big hit setting process which is a subroutine for determining the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 33a and the like will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is called from the special success / failure determination process.

In S305, the main control device 50 sets an opening time in the big hit game, and shifts the processing to S310.
In S310, the main control device 50 sets an ending time in the big hit game, and shifts the processing to S315.

  In S315, main controller 50 sets the mode (number of rounds and the opening pattern of big winning opening 33a) of the big hit game based on the determined big hit symbol, and shifts the processing to S320.

  In S320, based on the determined big hit symbol, main controller 50 sets the benefit contents after the big hit game end (whether or not to be in the positive change state or the open extension state, the duration of the positive change state or the open extension state) Do. In addition, according to the big hit design, it may be made to shift to either a definite change state or an open extension state, and it may be made to shift simultaneously to a positive change state and an open extension state. Further, a probability change state flag indicating whether or not to be a definite change state after the end of the big hit game, and a time saving state flag indicating whether to be an open extension state are set, and the process proceeds to S325.

At S325, main controller 50 stores the contents of the benefit and ends the present process.
(5) Loss Setting Process Next, the loss setting process, which is a subroutine for canceling the probability variation state or the release extension state, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is a subroutine called from the special success / failure determination process.

  In S405, main controller 50 refers to the probability change flag, and if the probability change flag is 1 (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S410, and if the probability change flag is 0 (S405: No), the process proceeds to S425.

In S410, main controller 50 decrements the probability variation counter for setting the duration of the probability variation state, and shifts the processing to S415.
At S415, main controller 50 determines whether the probability variation counter is 0 or not. Then, if an affirmative determination is obtained (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S420, and if a negative determination is obtained (S415: No), the process proceeds to S425.

In S420, main controller 50 sets 0 in a probability change state flag indicating whether it is a probability change state, and shifts the processing to S425.
In S425, main controller 50 refers to the time saving flag, and when the time saving flag is 1 (S425: Yes), the process proceeds to S430, and when the time saving flag is 0 (S425: No), the process proceeds to S445.

At S430, main controller 50 decrements the time saving counter for setting the duration of the open extension state, and the process proceeds to S435.
At S435, main controller 50 determines whether the time saving counter is 0 or not. Then, if an affirmative determination is obtained (S435: Yes), the process proceeds to S440, and if a negative determination is obtained (S435: No), the process proceeds to S445.

In S440, main controller 50 sets 0 in the time short state flag indicating whether the state is the open extension state, and shifts the processing to S445.
At S445, main controller 50 stores the set content, and ends this processing.

(6) About the big hit game processing Next, the big hit game processing which does the big hit game is explained making use of the flowchart in Figure 11-13. This processing is processing periodically executed from the main routine.

  In S502, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the character continuous actuation device is in operation, that is, a big hit game is being performed. When the determination is affirmative (S502: Yes), the process proceeds to S504, and when the determination is negative (S502: No), the process ends.

  In S504, main controller 50 determines whether or not special winning opening 33a is open, and in the case of a positive determination (S504: Yes), the process proceeds to S514 in FIG. 12, and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S504: No), the process proceeds to S506.

  In S506, the main control device 50 determines whether or not it is in the interval of each round in the jackpot game, and in the case of a positive determination (S506: Yes), the process proceeds to S522 in FIG. In the case of determination (S506: No), the process proceeds to S508.

  In S508, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the jackpot game end effect is in progress, and in the case of a positive determination (S508: Yes), the process proceeds to S530 in FIG. 13 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S508: No), the process proceeds to S510.

  In S510, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the start effect in the big hit game is in progress, and in the case of a positive determination (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S512, and in the case of a negative determination. (S510: No), this process ends.

In S512, main controller 50 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening special winning opening 33a, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 12, in S514, which shifts while the big winning opening 33a is opened, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the number of winning of gaming balls to the big winning opening 33a is ten. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S514: Yes), the process proceeds to S518, and if the determination is negative (S514: No), the process proceeds to S516.

  In S516, main controller 50 determines whether or not the opening time of special winning opening 33a has ended, and in the case of a positive determination (S516: Yes), the process proceeds to S518, and in the case of a negative determination. (S516: No), this process ends.

In S518, the main control device 50 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 33a, and shifts the process to S520.
In S520, the main control device 50 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval of each round of the big hit game, and ends the present process.

  Further, in S522, which shifts during the interval, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the big hit game interval time has elapsed, and in the case of a positive determination (S522: Yes), the processing is shifted to S524. When the determination is negative (S522: No), this process ends.

  In S524, the main control unit 50 determines whether or not it is the final round of the big hit game, and in the case of affirmation determination (S524: Yes), the process proceeds to S526, and in the case of a negative determination (S524: No) The process proceeds to step S528.

In S526, the main control device 50 executes a big hit end effect process for performing effects when ending the big hit game, and ends the present process.
On the other hand, in S528, main controller 50 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening special winning opening 33a, and ends this processing.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, in S530 in which transition is made during the end effect of the big hit game, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of a positive determination (S530: Yes) The process proceeds to S532, and in the case of a negative determination (S530: No), this process ends.

In the subsequent S532, S534, the main control device 50 stops the commodity continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the processing to S536.
In S536, the main control device 50 refers to the benefit contents after the big hit game stored before the start of the big hit game. Then, in S538, it is determined whether to shift to the positive variation state based on the content of the benefit, and in the case of a positive determination (S538: Yes), the process proceeds to S540, and in the case of a negative determination (S538: No), the process proceeds to S544.

In S540, main controller 50 sets the duration of the positive variation state based on the benefit contents, and in subsequent S542, sets the positive variation flag to 1 and shifts the processing to S546.
Further, in S544, the main control device 50 sets the probability change flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S546.

  In S546, main controller 50 determines whether or not to shift to the open extension state based on the benefit contents, and in the case of a positive determination (S546: Yes), the process proceeds to S548, and in the case of a negative determination. (S546: No), the process proceeds to S552.

  At S548, main controller 50 sets the duration of the open extension state based on the content of the benefit, and at S550 following this, the time saving flag is set to 1 and the process proceeds to S554.

In S552, main controller 50 sets the time saving flag to 0, and shifts the process to S554.
In S554 and S556, the main control device 50 transmits to the effect symbol control device 54a a big hit end command transmission process of transmitting a command to end the effect on the big hit game, and a state specification command indicating the current game state. Execute specified command transmission processing and end this processing.

(7) Fluctuation time shortening processing Next, fluctuation time shortening processing for shortening the fluctuation time according to an instruction from the player during the fluctuation display of the first and second special views will be described using the flowchart of FIG. explain. Note that this process is a process periodically executed from the main routine.

  In S600, main controller 50 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed in a variable state (during symbol rendition in effect symbol display device 54b), and if an affirmative determination is obtained. (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and when a negative determination is obtained (S600: No), this process ends.

  In S605, the main control device 50 determines whether or not to make the operation of the shortening button 10 (shortening operation) effective for the variable display of the special symbol being executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the variation display of the special view being executed is the upper limit time (N seconds) or more, and if the positive determination is obtained (S605: Yes), the shortening operation is effective. Then, the process proceeds to S610. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S605: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and the present process ends.

  In addition to this, main controller 50 may determine whether or not to make the shortening operation effective by lottery, and in such a case, the variable display of the first special figure is performed. In this case, the shortening operation may be effective with a higher probability than when the variable display of the second special view is performed.

  Further, main controller 50 determines whether or not the shortening operation is to be effective by lottery when the symbol effect to be super reach is performed together with the variable display being executed, or when the variable display to be hit is performed. You may decide.

  In such a case, when the variable display of the first special figure is performed when a hit (special hit) occurs with the transition to the bonus state, it has a higher probability than other variable displays. The shortening operation may be effective. In addition, when such a variable display is performed, the shortening operation may always be effective.

  In addition, the variation display of the 2nd special figure when the hit which does not accompany the transition to the bonus state (in other words, it is the hit when the bonus state is over and is also described as a normal hit thereafter) is performed. If there is, the shortening operation may be effective with a lower probability than other variable displays. In addition, when such a variable display is performed, the shortening operation may always be invalidated.

In S610, main controller 50 executes a shortening button valid process for validating the shortening operation, and ends this process.
(8) Short Button Valid Process Next, the short button valid process for validating the short operation will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that this process is configured as a subroutine called from the fluctuation time reduction process.

  In S650, main controller 50 determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation time in the fluctuation display of the special figure being executed is equal to or longer than the lower limit time (M seconds). Then, when the positive determination is obtained (S650: Yes), the process proceeds to S655, and when the negative determination is obtained (S650: No), for the effect symbol control device 54a, the shortening button A command instructing deletion of the display (valid display) to the effect that the operation of 10 is valid is transmitted, and this processing ends.

In S655, the main control device 50 executes a shortening button valid display process of validly displaying the shortening button 10, and shifts the process to S660.
In S660, main controller 50 determines whether an operation signal indicating that the short button 10 has been operated has been received or not, and if a positive determination is obtained (S660: Yes), the process proceeds to S665. When it transfers and negative determination is obtained (S660: No), this processing is ended.

  In S665, the main control device 50 transmits a command instructing deletion of the effective display of the shortening button 10 to the rendering symbol control device 54a. Further, similarly to S238 of the special success / failure determination process, the variation display of the special symbol is finished, the variation display stop process for displaying the final symbol of the special symbol is executed, and the present process is finished. As a result, the symbol determination display is in progress, and in the subsequent special propriety determination processing, an affirmative determination is made in S206, and the processing of S240 to S276 is executed, whereby the symbol effect is stopped.

  In S665, the main control device 50 may transmit a symbol determination command indicating a pseudo symbol to be displayed for determination display to the effect symbol control device 54a, and may immediately stop the symbol effect. Further, for example, a fluctuation start command instructing a symbol effect of 1 / S of the remaining fluctuation time is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a, and the symbol effect of a short fluctuation time is performed again, and fluctuation from the current time It is good also as composition which shortens fluctuation time by stopping change display of a special symbol when time of 1 / S length of time passes.

(9) Short Button Valid Display Process Next, the short button valid display process for displaying the short button 10 effectively will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that this process is configured as a subroutine called from the shortening button effective process.

  In S700, main controller 50 determines whether or not it becomes a hit in the pass / fail determination corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in execution. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705, and when a negative determination is obtained (S700: No), the process proceeds to S720.

  At S705, main controller 50 determines whether the result of the pass / fail determination is a special hit or a normal hit. Then, if it is a special hit (S705: Yes), the process proceeds to S710, and if it is a normal hit (S705: No), the process proceeds to S715.

  In S710, S715, S720, main controller 50 transmits an effective display command instructing effective display of shortening button 10 to effect symbol control device 54a to perform effective display, but the presence or absence of hit or the type of hit Depending on the timing of the effective display is different.

  Specifically, in the case of a special hit, in S710, the main control device 50 transmits an effective display command to the effect symbol control device 54a when S1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the current fluctuation display. The valid display is started and this processing is ended.

  On the other hand, at S715, which is shifted when it is a normal hit, main controller 50 transmits a valid display command to effect symbol control device 54a when S2 seconds have passed since the start of the current fluctuation display, and valid display is performed. Start and end this process.

  Further, at S720, which is shifted in the case of a loss, the main control device 50 transmits an effective display command to the rendering symbol control device 54a to start effective display when S3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the current fluctuation display. , End this process.

  On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 54a that has received the effective display command displays that the shortening operation is effective on the effect symbol display device 54b. In addition to this, the effect symbol control device 54 a may notify that the shortening operation is effective by voice via the speaker 11. Further, main controller 50 may notify that the shortening operation is effective via a display unit, a speaker, etc. (not shown).

  In the first embodiment, S1> S2> S3. In the case of a special hit, the effective display is started most late, and in the case of a loss, the effective display is started earliest. Of course, the magnitude relationship between S1 and S3 is not limited to this, and may be, for example, S1 <S2 <S3.

  In addition, even in the case of a special hit, the effective display command may be transmitted when S2 seconds or S3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display, depending on the pattern presentation mode, the fluctuation time, etc. Even in the case of a normal hit, the effective display command may be transmitted when S1 seconds or S3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display according to the pattern presentation mode, the fluctuation time, and the like.

  Further, even in the case of a loss, the effective display command may be transmitted when S1 seconds or S2 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display according to the pattern presentation mode, the fluctuation time, and the like. In particular, when a loss occurs after the occurrence of normal reach or super reach, the valid display command may be transmitted with a certain probability when S1 seconds or S2 seconds have elapsed after the start of the variable display.

  By doing this, for example, there are cases where a special hit or a normal hit appears to occur from the timing of the effective display, and a special hit or a normal hit appears to appear to be a loss from the timing of the effective display. Can enhance the interest of

  Furthermore, in the case of a normal hit, the transmission timing of the effective display command may be set to a point when S1 seconds or S2 seconds have elapsed after the start of the fluctuation display with a higher probability than in the case of losing. Furthermore, in the case of the special hit, the transmission timing of the valid display command may be set to a point when S1 seconds have elapsed after the start of the fluctuation display with a higher probability than in the case of the normal hit or loss.

By doing this, as the start timing of the effective display is delayed, the feeling of expectation for the hit, the probability change function and the open extension function to be activated becomes high.
(10) Variation time Next, the setting method of the variation time of the variation display of the first special figure and the second special figure in S226 and S230 of the special propriety determination processing, the mode of the symbol effect, etc. will be described. The table shown in FIG. 17 shows an example of the variation time of the first special figure and the second special figure according to the results of the first and second success / failure determinations, the pattern effect mode, and the number of pending storages. .

  In pachinko machine 1, parallel to the fluctuation display of the special figure, the symbol production is performed over the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display, but the symbol production in the case of losing by the first and second pass / fail judgment is normal loss, normal reach , It is classified into three kinds of super reach.

  In addition, a normal loss is a symbol effect that is a loss without becoming a reach, and a super reach is a symbol effect that a reach occurs with a special effect and then a loss, and a normal reach is other than a super reach Indicates the symbol effect that will be the reach of.

In addition, the frequency of occurrence decreases in the order of normal loss, normal reach, and super reach, and the degree of expectation to the hit also increases.
And the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special figure corresponding to the normal loss and the normal reach is determined according to the number of the 1st and 2nd reservation memory which exists when setting a fluctuation time.

  Specifically, in the case of a normal loss, if the total number of reserved memories is one or two, the fluctuation time is mainly set to 15 seconds, and with a certain probability (for example, a specific effect When it is accompanied, etc.), for example, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, etc. are set. Further, if the total number of pending storages is three or more, the fluctuation time is mainly set to 7 seconds, and is set to, for example, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, etc. with a certain probability.

  In the case of normal reach, if the total number of pending storages is one or two, the fluctuation time is mainly set to 20 seconds, and is set to, for example, 50 seconds, 60 seconds, etc. with a certain probability. Ru. Also, if the total number of pending storages is three or more, the fluctuation time is mainly set to 7 seconds, and is set to, for example, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, etc. with a certain probability.

  Therefore, assuming that the upper limit time (N seconds) of the variable display for which the shortening operation is effective is, for example, 8 to 15 seconds, when the total number of pending memories is less than three, the variable display becomes normal loss or normal reach. The shortening operation is always valid. On the other hand, in the case of the variable display in which the normal loss or the normal reach occurs when the total number of reserved memories is three or more, there are cases where the shortening operation is not effective.

  Also, even if the upper limit time is made longer than 15 seconds, if the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the number of cases where the fluctuation time greater than the upper limit time is set in the fluctuation display as normal loss or normal reach It is possible to increase the probability that the shortening operation is effective when the total number of pending storages is less than three, and to lower the probability that the shortening operation is effective when the total number of pending storages is three or more. .

  And in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, priority digestion of the second reserve memory is performed, and the second starting port 32 has difficulty entering the ball when the opening extension function is not operating, but the opening extension function It becomes easier to enter the ball than the first starting opening 31 during operation.

For this reason, when the second pending storage is digested (when the second special view is changed), the first or second pending storage often occurs.
On the other hand, when the open extension function is not in operation, almost no ball entering the second starting port 32 occurs, and the first starting port 31 does not necessarily have a very high ball entering probability. For this reason, when the first holding memory is digested (when the variable display of the first special figure is made), there are many cases where the holding memory does not occur or the cases where less than three holding memories occur. .

Therefore, when the variable display of the first special figure is performed, the probability that the shortening operation becomes effective is higher than when the variable display of the second special figure is performed.
Second Embodiment
Next, the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but the contents of the fluctuation time shortening process are partially different.
Specifically, in the fluctuation time shortening process of the second embodiment, the processes of S600, S605, and S610 are executed as in the first embodiment, but the process of S602 is performed between S600 and S605. (See FIG. 18).

  In S602, the main control device 50 determines the presence or absence of the first and second holding storage, and when the first and second holding storage exist (S602: Yes), the processing is shifted to S605, and If the first and second pending storages do not exist (S602: No), this process ends.

  In S602, it is determined whether or not the total number of first and second storages is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S602: Yes), the process proceeds to S605 and a negative determination is made. May be obtained (S602: No), the process may be ended.

Thereby, the shortening operation becomes effective when there is a pending storage and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is equal to or more than the upper limit time (N seconds).
When preferential digestion of the second pending storage is performed during the open extension state, there are many cases where pending storage exists, so there are many opportunities for the shortening operation to be effective when preferential digestion of the second pending storage is performed. Become. For this reason, during the open extension state, it is possible to rapidly perform variable display, and it is possible to digest a large amount of pending memory in a short period of time.

Third Embodiment
(1) Variation Time Shortening Process Next, the pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment will be described.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but the contents of the fluctuation time shortening process are different. Hereinafter, the fluctuation time shortening process of the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Note that this process is a process periodically executed from the main routine.

  In S800, main controller 50 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed in a variable manner (during symbol rendition in effect symbol display device 54b), and if an affirmative determination is obtained. (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and when a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), this process ends.

  In S805, main controller 50 determines whether or not the variable display of the first special figure is in progress, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S810 and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S810: No), the process proceeds to S840 (FIG. 20).

  In S810, main controller 50 determines whether or not it becomes a hit by the pass / fail determination corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in execution. Then, when the positive determination is obtained (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S815, and when the negative determination is obtained (S810: No), the process proceeds to S830.

  In S815, main controller 50 determines whether the result of the pass / fail determination is a special hit or a normal hit. Then, if it is a special hit (S815: Yes), the process proceeds to S820, and if a normal hit (S815: No), the process proceeds to S825.

  In S820, main controller 50 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display during execution (the fluctuation display to be a special hit) is equal to or longer than the upper limit time (C seconds), and a positive determination is obtained. In (S820: Yes), the shortening operation is validated, and the process proceeds to S835. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S820: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and the present process ends.

  Further, in S825, main controller 50 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed (the fluctuation display to be a normal hit) is equal to or more than the upper limit time (B seconds), and a positive determination is obtained. If it is (S825: Yes), the shortening operation is validated, and the process proceeds to S835. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S825: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and the process ends.

  Further, in S830, main controller 50 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display during execution (the fluctuation display causing a loss) is equal to or longer than the upper limit time (A second), and a positive determination is obtained. In the case (S 830: Yes), the shortening operation is validated, and the process proceeds to S 835. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S 830: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and the present process ends.

In S835, the main control device 50 executes the same abbreviated button valid processing as in the first embodiment, and ends this processing.
On the other hand, at S 840 (FIG. 20), in which the process proceeds to S 840 (FIG. 20) in which the negative determination is made at S 805 (when variable display of the second special drawing is in progress) It is determined whether or not it is made by the preferential consumption of the second reserve memory. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S840: Yes), the process proceeds to S845, and when a negative determination is obtained (S840: No), the process proceeds to S810 (FIG. 19). .

  In S845, main controller 50 determines whether or not it becomes a hit in the pass / fail determination corresponding to the changing display of the special symbol in execution. Then, if an affirmative determination is obtained (S845: Yes), the process proceeds to S850, and if a negative determination is obtained (S845: No), the present process ends.

  In S850, main controller 50 determines whether the result of the pass / fail determination is a special hit or a normal hit. Then, if it is a special hit (S850: Yes), the process proceeds to S855, and if a normal hit (S850: No), the process proceeds to S860.

  In S855, main controller 50 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display in progress (the fluctuation display to be a special hit) is equal to or more than the upper limit time (E seconds), and a positive determination is obtained. (S855: Yes), the shortening operation is validated, and the process proceeds to S865. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S855: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and the process ends.

  Further, in S860, main controller 50 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed (the fluctuation display to be a normal hit) is equal to or more than the upper limit time (D seconds), and a positive determination is obtained. If it is (S860: Yes), the shortening operation is validated, and the process proceeds to S865. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S860: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and the present process ends.

In S865, the main control device 50 executes the same abbreviated button valid processing as in the first embodiment, and ends this processing.
In the shortening button effective display process of the shortening button effective process executed in S835 and S865 of the fluctuation time shortening process in the third embodiment, the shortening button 10 is performed at the start timing according to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed. You may perform the effective display of. Specifically, for example, effective display may be performed when 1/2 of the fluctuation time has elapsed after the start of the fluctuation display.

  By doing this, the start timing of the effective display can be changed according to the type of the special symbol corresponding to the variable display, the result of the pass / fail judgment, and the type of hit, and the result of the pass / fail judgment by the start timing. We can suggest the kind of hit.

(2) Fluctuation time Next, fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the first special figure and the second special figure set in S226 and S230 of the special qualification process of the third embodiment will be described.

  The table shown in FIG. 21 shows an example of the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure according to the results of the first and second success / failure determinations and the pattern effect mode. Specifically, in the table, the variable display (symbol effect) corresponding to the first and second success or failure judgments is normal loss, in each case where the gaming state is the bonus state and the normal state (state not bonus state), It shows the range of fluctuation time and the average fluctuation time in the case of reach loss, normal hit, and special hit. In the table, super reach and normal reach are described as reach loss.

  And as an example, the fluctuation display of the first special figure mainly performed in the normal state, the upper limit time (A seconds) in case of losing, the upper limit time (B seconds) in case of normal hitting, and benefits It is conceivable to set the magnitude relationship of the upper limit time (C seconds) in the case of a hit to C> B> A. Specifically, for example, it may be considered that A = 10 seconds, B = 50 seconds, and C = 100 seconds.

  Also, as an example, regarding the variable display of the second special figure mainly performed during the bonus state, the size of the upper limit time (D seconds) in the normal hit and the upper limit time (E seconds) in the bonus hit It is conceivable that the relationship is E> D. Moreover, it is conceivable to set the magnitude relationship of A to E as D> B and E> C, for example. Specifically, for example, it may be considered that D = 60 seconds and E = 120 seconds.

Of course, the magnitude relationship of A to E is not limited to this, and may be, for example, A>B> C, or D <B or E <C.
Fourth Embodiment
Next, a pachinko machine 1 according to a fourth embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 1 of the fourth embodiment has the same configuration as that of the third embodiment, but the contents of the fluctuation time shortening process are partially different.
Specifically, in the fluctuation time shortening process of the fourth embodiment, the processes of S800 to S865 are performed as in the third embodiment, but the process of S802 is performed between S800 and S805 (S802). See Figure 22).

  In S802, main controller 50 determines the presence or absence of the first and second holding storage, and when the first and second holding storage exist (S802: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and If the first and second pending storages do not exist (S802: No), this process ends.

  In S802, it is determined whether or not the total number of first and second storages is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. If a positive determination is obtained (S802: Yes), the process proceeds to S805 and a negative determination is made. May be obtained (S802: No), the process may be ended.

Thereby, the shortening operation becomes effective when there is a pending storage and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is equal to or more than the upper limit time.
When preferential digestion of the second pending storage is performed during the open extension state, there are many cases where pending storage exists, so there are many opportunities for the shortening operation to be effective when preferential digestion of the second pending storage is performed. Become. For this reason, during the open extension state, it is possible to rapidly perform variable display, and it is possible to digest a large amount of pending memory in a short period of time.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the second reserve memory is frequently generated while the second reserve memory is digested while the second reserve memory is digested, while the second reserve memory is frequently generated during the open extension state. In many cases, the first pending storage occurs.

  For this reason, when the second reserve memory is digested, three or more reserve memories are often generated, and the second change display fluctuates less than the upper limit time (N seconds) as compared to the first change display. There are many cases where time is set.

And, in the pachinko machine 1, when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display exceeds the upper limit time, the shortening operation becomes effective.
For this reason, with respect to the variable display of the second special figure, compared to the variable display of the first special figure, there are less cases where the fluctuation time is shortened, and the effect corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure is interrupted by the shortening operation. It is possible to prevent the loss of the interest of the game.

In addition, when the fluctuation time is long, the shortening operation becomes effective, so that the fluctuation time can be effectively shortened.
Therefore, it is possible to effectively reduce the fluctuation time while preventing the loss of the interest of the game.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1, the shortening operation is effective at the timing according to the result of the acceptance determination, the form of the variation display of the pseudo symbol, the variation time, etc. during the variation display of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol. A valid display is made to indicate that there is a problem.

  For this reason, even if the variable display of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol is ended halfway by the shortening operation and the symbol rendering etc. is not sufficiently performed, the timing etc. can be suggested by the timing, etc. The fluctuation time can be shortened while preventing the

[Other embodiments]
(1) In the pachinko machine 1 of the first to fourth embodiments, the main control device 50 determines the remaining time from the start of the variable display when the variable display in which the change time is equal to or longer than the upper limit time is performed. While shortening operation is made effective until it becomes M second, it has composition which performs effective display of shortening operation at timing according to a result etc. of a yes-no decision.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the effective display of the shortening operation is performed for the variable display in which the fluctuation time is equal to or more than the upper limit time, the shortening operation is effective only during the remaining time of the fluctuation time becomes M seconds. The shortening operation may be effective until the end of the variable display.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(2) Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first and second embodiments, the main control apparatus 50 determines the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed when the total number of the first and second reserved memories is three or more. It is shorter than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed when the total number is less than three. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed when the total number is a predetermined number of two or four or more may be shorter than in other cases. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (3) Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first to fourth embodiments, the main control device 50 performs the preferential digestion of the second holding storage, but without performing this, the first and second holding storages are performed. It may be configured to be digested in order from those that occur first.

  Even in the case of such a configuration, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the open extension function, and therefore, when the variable display of the second special view is performed, three or more second reserved memories are provided. In many cases, the variation display of the second special figure is less likely to have a variation time shortened than the variation display of the first special figure. Therefore, the same effect can be obtained.

  (4) Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first to fourth embodiments, the pending storage occurring in the open extension state is mostly the second pending storage, and the variable display performed in the open extension state is mostly the first 2 It is a variable display of the special figure.

  Therefore, by providing the function of shortening the variation time of the special symbol in the open extension state, the frequency of occurrence of the variation display of the special symbol in which the variation time falls below the upper limit time may be increased during the open extension state. .

  By doing this, in many cases, the shortening operation becomes invalid in the case of the variable display of the second special figure, and the variable display of the first special figure has a higher probability than the variable display of the second special figure. Can make the shortening operation effective. Therefore, it is possible to effectively reduce the fluctuation time while preventing the loss of the interest of the game.

[Correspondence with the claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment corresponds to an example of a ball game machine, and the shortening button 10 corresponds to an example of a reception unit.
S115 and S140 of the start winning confirmation process correspond to an example of the holding storage means.

  Further, S208 to S220 of the special propriety judgment process corresponds to an example of the propriety judgment means, S226 and S230 correspond to an example of the fluctuation time setting means, and S234, S238 and S242 correspond to an example of the fluctuation display means.

  Further, S605 of the fluctuation time shortening process corresponds to an example of the determining means, and S665 of the shortening button effective process corresponds to an example of the shortening means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 3 ... inner frame, 5a ... CR unit, 5b ... hinge, 5c ... front frame, 8 ... game board, 9 ... plate glass, 10 ... shortening button, 11 ... speaker, 12 ... upper plate, 13 ... lower Dish, 13a: full SW, 14a: effect button, 14b: jog dial, 14a-1: effect SW, 14b: jog dial SW, 15: settlement display device, 16: lending button, 16a: ball lending SW, 17: settlement button, 17a: Settlement SW, 18: Launch handle, 19a: Launch stop SW, 20a: Touch SW, 21: Outer frame, 22: Ball tank, 23: Tank rail, 23a: Out of sphere SW, 24: Dispensing device, 24a: Dispensing Motor, 24b: Payout SW, 25: Guide rail, 26: Game area, 27: Game nail, 28: Center case, 28a: Window, 29: First special display device, 29a: First special Number of pending display devices, 30: second special view display device, 30a: second special view pending number display device, 31: first starting port, 31a, first starting port SW, 32: second starting port, 32a, second 2 start opening SW, 33a ... large winning opening, 33b ... count SW, 33c ... large winning opening solenoid, 34 ... out hole, 35a ... general winning opening, 35b ... general winning opening SW, 36 ... firing motor, 37 ... lamp, 38: Glass frame closing switch, 39: Inner frame closing switch, 40: Blade, 40b: ordinary role solenoid, 41: ordinary symbol display device, 41a: common figure holding number indication device, 42: ordinary symbol operating gate, 42a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 50: main control device, 51: payout control device, 52: emission control device, 53: sub integrated control device, 54: effect symbol control device, 54b, effect symbol display device, 55: power substrate, 60 ... CR Yu Tsu DOO terminal plate, 61 ... external connection terminal, 64 ... pattern display device relay terminal plate.

Claims (2)

The first success or failure is determined based on the random number extracted due to the game ball entering the first starting port, and the second based on the random number extracted due to the game ball entering the second starting port It is a bullet ball gaming machine that performs a big hit game when it makes a success or failure judgment and wins in these success or failure judgments,
The random number extracted as a result of entering the first starting opening is stored as a first holding storage, and the random number extracted as a result of entering the second starting opening is stored as a second holding storage. Reserve storage means,
Means for judging whether or not to reserve these pending storages by performing the first pass / fail determination based on the random numbers pertaining to the first pending storage, and performing the second pass / fail determination based on the random numbers pertaining to the second pending storage; ,
Variation display means for performing a first variation display for notifying of the result of the first success or failure determination and a second variation display for notifying of the result of the second success or failure determination;
Accepting means for accepting a shortening operation for instructing shortening of fluctuation time of the first fluctuation display or the second fluctuation display from the player;
A determination unit configured to determine whether the shortening operation is effective for the first change display or the second change display;
When the shortening operation is received during execution of the first variable display or the second variable display in which the shortening operation is validated by the determining unit, the fluctuation time in the first variable display or the second fluctuation display Shortening means to shorten the
And a shortening effective notification means for notifying that it is effective when the shortening operation is made effective by the determination means.
The determination means makes the shortening operation effective for the first variable display with a higher probability than the second variable display,
The shorter the effective notifying means, the spruce when it is determined by Risoto Re and the first spruce determination or the second propriety determination of the determination means is usually faster notification timing than when it is judged those litho, Do not accelerate with a certain probability,
A bullet ball game machine characterized by In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1,
If both the first pending storage and the second pending storage exist, the validity determination unit preferentially digests from the second pending storage,
The determination means determines that the shortening operation is effective when the fluctuation time is longer than a reference time, but T1 of the reference time with respect to the first fluctuation indication or the second fluctuation indication of the hit, the deviation of the deviation time T2 of the reference time for the first variable display or the second variable display, a T 3 of the reference time for the second variable display of said per case digesting preferentially, and T2 <T1 <T3, preferentially That the shortening operation is not effective at the time of removal when digesting into
A bullet ball game machine characterized by

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