JP6696066B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states is known. The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a gaming machine of a type called a type 1 type 2 mixing machine, and was determined to be the first jackpot due to the fact that the gaming ball won the first starting opening. In this case, the game ball is easily won in the second starting port, which causes a time saving state.

JP, 2015-223250, A

  In one-and-two mixing machines, one of the player's concerns is how to continue the time-saving state in which the game balls are more likely to win the starting opening than in the normal state. In the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the short-time state is not generated after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state becomes the normal state. Therefore, if the gaming state becomes the normal state after the jackpot game is over, there is a problem that the player's willingness to play is likely to decrease.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can set a new gaming state that has not existed in the past and can increase a player's willingness to play.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has a first random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number when the game ball wins the first starting opening and a gaming ball which wins the winning start for the second starting opening. Second random number acquisition means for acquiring two random numbers, first determination means for determining whether to execute a first winning game based on the first random number acquired by the first random number acquisition means, and the second random number The second determining means for determining whether to execute the second winning game based on the second random number acquired by the acquiring means, and the first winning game according to the determination result by the first determining means, (2) The second winning game is executed according to the judgment result by the judging means, and the third winning game is executed due to the second winning game being executed according to the judgment result by the second judging means. A first execution means, a normal game state, a first game state in which the determination by the first determination means is easier than the normal game state, and a determination by the second determination means than the normal game state and a setting means for setting one of a plurality of game states including at least a cheap and a second game condition, the setting means, when the third contact game is executed by the previous SL first execution means, said first In the case where the first game state is set at a first predetermined ratio after the end of the third hit game, and the first game state is set after the end of the third hit game, in the judgment result by the first judgment means, Accordingly, when the first winning game is executed by the first executing means, the second gaming state is set at a second predetermined ratio after the first winning game is finished, and the first determination is made in the normal gaming state. When the first hitting game is executed by the first executing means according to the determination result by the means, the second gaming state is set at a third predetermined ratio after the end of the first winning game, and the second predetermined game is performed. The ratio is higher than the third predetermined ratio .

Conventionally, when the third hit game is executed due to the second hit game executed with the game ball winning the second start opening, when the so-called time saving state is not set after the end of the third hit game , The gaming state only shifts to the normal gaming state. The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of gaming states including at least a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a normal gaming state. In the first gaming state, the determination by the first determining means is easier to execute than in the normal gaming state. In the second gaming state, the determination by the second determining means is easier to execute than in the normal gaming state. When the third hit game is executed due to the second hit game, the setting means sets the second game state at the first predetermined ratio after the end of the third hit game. That is, even if the second gaming state is not set after the end of the third winning game, the first gaming state is set at the first predetermined ratio. The first gaming state may be set by the setting means after the third winning game is executed due to the second winning game. When the first hit game is executed in association with the game ball winning the first starting opening in this first game state, the setting means sets the second game state at the second predetermined ratio after the end of the first hit game. Can be set. That is, even if the second gaming state is not set after the third winning game is finished, the first gaming state is set, and the determination result that the first winning game is executed during the first gaming state is obtained. When played, the second game state may be set. Therefore, the gaming machine can increase the player's expectation depending on whether or not the setting means causes the first gaming state to be set after the completion of the third winning game. When the first hit game is executed in association with the game ball winning the first starting opening in the normal game state, the setting means sets the second game state at a third predetermined ratio after the end of the first hit game. it can. At this time, since the second predetermined ratio is higher than the third predetermined ratio, the gaming machine can change the player's expectation for setting the second game state according to the game state. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can set a new gaming state that has not existed in the past and can increase the player's willingness to play.

  The probability that the third hit game is executed in the second game state by the first execution means is higher than the probability that the first hit game is executed in the first game state by the first execution means. Good.

  In this case, the probability that the third winning game will be executed in the second gaming state will be higher than the probability that the first winning game will be executed in the first gaming state. It is more advantageous for the player. By providing the first gaming state and the second gaming state, which have different degrees of advantage, the gaming machine can broaden the game playability and improve the enjoyment of the game.

The gaming machine has a variable winning opening that can be changed between a first state in which a gaming ball is difficult or impossible to win and a second state in which the gaming ball is easier to win than the first state, and a winning in the variable winning opening. A first area and a second area through which the game ball can pass, a third random number acquisition means for acquiring a third random number when the game ball passes through a passage opening through which the game ball passes, and the third random number. Based on the third random number acquired by the acquisition means, a third determination means for determining whether to execute a fourth hit game, and according to the determination result by the third determination means, the variable winning opening is the first a, and a second executing means for executing said fourth per game varied to the second state from the state. In the first gaming state, a gaming ball winning the variable winning opening may pass through the first area more easily than the second area. In the second gaming state, a gaming ball that has won the variable winning opening may pass through the second area more easily than the first area. The first starting port and the second starting port may be configured to be movable between the first state and the second state. The first starting opening may change from the first state to the second state when a game ball passes through the first area. The second starting opening may change from the first state to the second state when a game ball passes through the second area.

  In this case, as the game ball passes through the passage opening, a determination is made by the third determination means, and according to the determination result, the variable winning opening changes from the first state to the second state. Is executed. Here, depending on whether the game state is the first game state or the second game state, which of the first area and the second area the game ball that has won the variable winning port is likely to pass. When the game ball passes through the first area, the first starting opening changes from the first state to the second state. When the game ball passes through the second area, the second starting opening changes from the first state to the second state. In this way, the gaming machine sets the first gaming state to a state in which the determination by the first determining means is likely to be performed and the second gaming state to be a state in which the determination by the second determining means is easily performed. Therefore, the gaming machine can enhance the playability by making the player pay attention to whether or not the fourth winning game is executed.

  The first starting opening and the second starting opening that have changed to the second state may change from the second state to the first state in a non-electrically driven manner by winning a predetermined number of game balls in each. Good.

  In the gaming machine, the number of electric auditors that can be provided in the gaming machine may be limited from the viewpoint of gambling. Since the variation of the first starting opening and the second starting opening is performed by a non-electric type, the gaming machine can set a new gaming state without being restricted by various restrictions.

  The gaming machine is capable of switching between a third state in which the game balls are difficult or impossible to win, and a fourth state in which the game balls are easier to win than the third state, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening. May be provided. The first execution means may execute the first winning game by switching the first special winning opening from the third state to the fourth state at least once. The second winning game may be executed by switching the second special winning opening from the third state to the fourth state at least once. By switching the first special winning opening from the third state to the fourth state at least once, provided that the game ball that has won the second special winning opening passes through a specific area in which it can pass, The third winning game may be executed.

  In this case, the gaming machine can clarify the playability and change the game by properly using a plurality of big winning holes for each of the first winning game, the second winning game and the third winning game. ..

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a distribution channel 19. It is explanatory drawing explaining the interlocking | linkage of the electric Chu 11, the distribution flow path 19, the 2nd starting port 13, and the 3rd starting port 14. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st jackpot related information storage area of RAM52. It is a conceptual diagram showing a special symbol determination table stored in ROM53. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 and an operation pattern of the distribution shutter 195 of the power tube 11. It is an explanatory view showing the transition of the game state in the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table stored in ROM53. 7 is a flowchart of a main process performed on the main board 41. It is a flowchart of a special symbol process performed in the main process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol process performed in the main process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol process performed in the main process. It is a flowchart of the game state setting preparation process performed in the special symbol process. It is a flowchart of the game state transition process performed in the special symbol process. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors product processing performed in main processing. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors product processing performed in main processing. It is a flowchart of the normal electric auditors product processing performed in the main processing.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front side, the back side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of FIG. 1 are referred to as the front side, the rear side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of the pachinko machine 1, respectively.

  The mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main body frame 29 to which the game board 2 can be attached and detached. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2). The game board 2 mounted on the main body frame 29 is arranged in an upper portion of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is held between the main body frame 29 and the front frame 291 mounted on the front side of the main body frame 29. The front frame 291 holds a transparent glass plate and protects the front surface of the game board 2.

  An upper plate 5 is provided at the bottom of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a game ball made of metal to the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 5) and receives a prize ball. An operation button 9 operated by a player is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 5. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 for receiving prize balls is provided. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a firing handle 7 for adjusting the firing of the game ball is provided. The firing handle 7 is provided so that the player can rotate it, and when the player rotates the firing handle 7 to perform the firing operation, the game ball launching device has a strength according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 7. A game ball is launched by 37. The decorative member 35 is provided so as to surround the glass plate of the front frame 291. The illumination member 35 can be turned on or blinked according to the progress of the game or the like. Speakers 48 are provided at both upper corners of the front frame 291.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A center ornament 8 for executing various effects is provided in the approximate center of the game area 4. The game ball launched by the game ball launching device 37 is guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flows down in the game area 4. The game ball shot with a launch strength less than the predetermined strength flows down the left side of the center ornament 8, and the game ball shot with a predetermined strength or higher flows down the right side of the center ornament 8. Hereinafter, "launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left side of the center decoration 8" is "left-handed", and firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right side of the center decoration 8 is "right". Strike.

  The center decoration 8 mainly includes a display screen 28 and the like. The display screen 28 is arranged substantially in the center above the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is composed of, for example, an LCD, and can display various numbers and characters. The display screen 28 displays, for example, an effect design which is an effect design for notifying the player of the result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko machine 1 displays a symbol variation that varies a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) effect symbols, and then executes a notification effect that confirms and displays a combination of effect symbols indicating the result of the jackpot determination. The result of the judgment is notified to the player.

  A first starting port 12 is provided substantially below the center of the center ornament 8. A first special winning opening 16 is provided below the first starting opening 12. The first special winning opening 16 is configured as a winning opening related to a so-called special electric accessory (an accessory that changes the size of the entrance of the winning opening based on the result of a jackpot determination described later). The first special winning opening 16 includes an opening / closing member 161 that is electrically opened and closed by the first special winning opening solenoid 70 (see FIG. 5). Only when the opening / closing member 161 is in the open state, the game ball can win the first special winning opening 16. In the present embodiment, the first special winning opening 16 is configured to switch between an open state and a closed state as a big hit game when a big hit game state described later is generated.

  A second special winning opening 17 is provided to the right of the first special winning opening 16. The second big winning opening 17 is also configured as a winning opening for a so-called special electric accessory. The second special winning opening 17 includes an opening / closing member 171 that is electrically opened and closed by the second special winning opening solenoid 71 (see FIG. 5). The opening / closing member 171 is a substantially flat plate-shaped member extending in the front-rear direction. The opening / closing member 171 covers the entrance of the second special winning opening 17 from the upper part in the closed state to prevent the game ball from winning in the second special winning opening 17, and slides backward to open the second big winning opening 17. The entrance of the winning opening 17 is opened to allow the game ball to enter the second big winning opening 17. Only when the opening / closing member 171 is in the open state, the game ball can win the second big winning opening 17. In the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 17 is configured to switch between an open state and a closed state as a small hit game when the result of a big hit determination described later is a small hit.

  Inside the second special winning opening 17, a specific area 172, a non-specific area 173 and a movable piece 174 are provided. The specific area 172 and the non-specific area 173 are areas through which only the game balls that have won the second special winning opening 17 can pass. The movable piece 174 is a substantially flat plate-shaped member extending in the front-rear direction, and is electrically operated by the movable piece solenoid 72 (see FIG. 5). The movable piece 174 prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 172 by covering the specific area 172 from the upper side in the closed state, and opens the upper side of the specific area 172 by sliding backward in the open state, thereby playing the game. The sphere is allowed to pass through the specific area 172. In the present embodiment, the movable piece 174 is operated such that the ratio of the game balls that pass through the specific area 172 to the game balls that have won the second big winning opening 17 is about 1/10. The game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 passes through either the specific area 172 or the non-specific area 173, and then is discharged to the outside of the game area 4.

  On the right side of the center ornament 8, a normal symbol operation gate 10 is provided. Below the normal symbol operation gate 10, an electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as "den Chu") 11 is provided. The electric power chute 11 is configured as a winning port for a so-called ordinary electric auditors role (an accessory that changes the size of the entrance of the winning port based on the result of a normal hit determination described later). The power cable 11 includes an opening / closing member 111 that is electrically opened / closed by a power cable solenoid 68 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the electric ball 11 only when the opening / closing member 111 is opened. It should be noted that the electric chu 11 is capable of winning the game ball even in the closed state where the opening / closing member 111 is closed, and the opening of the opening / closing member 111 makes it easier to win the game ball than in the closed state. It may be.

  A second starting port 13 is provided below the power tube 11. The second starting port 13 includes an opening / closing member 131. The second starting opening 13 is configured as a winning opening for the second type non-electric accessory. The second class non-electrical accessory is an accessory other than an electric accessory (an accessory that operates by electric power), and the game ball wins a specific winning opening other than the winning opening, or a specific gate. It is an accessory that operates when passing. Therefore, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is mechanically opened / closed, not electrically opened / closed by a solenoid or the like. In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the second starting opening 13 only when the opening / closing member 131 is opened. The second starting opening 13 allows the game balls to be won even in the closed state where the opening / closing member 131 is closed, and the opening of the opening / closing member 131 makes it easier to win the game balls than in the closed state. It may be configured.

  A third starting port 14 is provided diagonally to the left below the second starting port 13. The third starting port 14 includes an opening / closing member 141. The third starting opening 14 is also configured as a winning opening for the second type non-electric accessory. Therefore, the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is mechanically opened / closed. In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the third starting opening 14 only when the opening / closing member 141 is in the opened state. The third starting opening 14 allows the game balls to be won even in the closed state where the opening / closing member 141 is closed, and the opening of the opening / closing member 141 makes it easier to win the game balls than in the closed state. It may be configured.

  A distribution channel 19 is provided at a position between the power tube 11 and the second starting port 13 and the third starting port 14 in the vertical direction. The distribution flow path 19 is a flow path through which only game balls that have won the electric power chute 11 can pass, and is provided on the rear surface side with respect to the front surface of the game board 2.

  In addition to the above, the game area 4 is provided with an outlet 18, various electric decoration members, a winning opening, a windmill, a game nail, and the like. Among the game balls flowing down in the game area 4, the electric Chu 11, the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the third starting opening 14, the first big winning opening 16, the second big winning opening 17 and other winnings. The game ball that has flown down to the lower part of the game area 4 without winning any of the mouths is discharged to the outside of the game area 4 after passing through the outlet 18 provided in the lower part of the game board 2.

  At the lower right of the game board 2, a symbol display section 24 is provided. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first special symbol display unit, a second special symbol display unit, a normal symbol display unit, a first special symbol memory number display LED and a normal symbol memory number display LED. Each of the first special symbol display portion and the second special symbol display portion is composed of one 7-segment LED, and displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol indicating the result of the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination. Hereinafter, the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination are collectively referred to, or when neither is specified, they are also referred to as jackpot determination. The normal symbol display portion displays the result of the normal hit determination by turning on and off the LED. The first special symbol memory number display LED displays the first reserve ball number, which is the number of game balls for which the result of the first jackpot determination has not been displayed yet. The normal symbol memory number display LED displays the normal symbol holding ball number, which is the number of game balls for which the result of the normal hit determination is not yet displayed.

  The detailed configuration of the distribution channel 19 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the distribution flow path 19 includes a flow path 191 through which game balls can flow down. Although not shown, the upper end of the flow path 191 communicates with the inside of the electric tube 11. The flow path 191 is branched into a first flow path 191A and a second flow path 191B at approximately the center in the vertical direction. The first flow path 191A extends obliquely downward to the left from the branch point of the distribution flow path 19 and then extends downward. The second flow path 191B extends in the vertical direction. A first passage area 192 is provided at the lower end of the first flow path 191A. A second passage area 193 is provided at the lower end of the second flow path 191B. Each of the first passage area 192 and the second passage area 193 is an area formed so that a game ball can pass therethrough.

  A distribution shutter 195 is provided at a branch point between the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B. The distribution shutter 195 is a substantially flat plate-shaped member that is swingable around a branch point between the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B, and is electrically operated by the distribution shutter solenoid 69 (see FIG. 5). Is activated. When the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1, it restricts the passage of the game sphere to the second flow path 191B and allows the passage of the game sphere to the first flow path 191A, so that the game sphere The vehicle is guided to the first passage area 192. The first position D1 is a position where the distribution shutter 195 is at the origin position. When the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2, it restricts the passage of the game ball to the first flow path 191A, and allows the passage of the game ball to the second flow path 191B to allow the game ball to pass. The vehicle is guided to the second passage area 193. That is, the distribution shutter 195 distributes whether the game ball that has won the electric power chute 11 passes through the first passage area 192 or the second passage area 193.

  A first actuation mechanism (not shown) is provided behind the first passage area 192. The first actuation mechanism is, for example, a hook. When the game ball passes through the first passage area 192, the first actuation mechanism is activated (for example, the hook is disengaged), and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting opening 14 is opened. That is, the first passage area 192 corresponds to a specific gate for actuating the third starting port 14 of the second type non-electric accessory. The game ball that has passed through the first passage area 192 is then discharged to the outside of the distribution channel 19.

  The opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is provided with a first closing mechanism (not shown). The first closing mechanism is, for example, a gear. When a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of game balls is won in the third starting port 14, the first closing mechanism operates (for example, the gear rotates) to open and close the third starting port 14. 141 is closed. In this way, the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is mechanically opened / closed without using electric power.

  A second actuation mechanism (not shown) is provided behind the second passage area 193. The second actuating mechanism is, for example, a hook. When the game ball passes through the second passage area 193, the second actuation mechanism is activated (for example, the hook is disengaged), and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is opened. That is, the second passage area 193 corresponds to a specific gate for actuating the second starting opening 13 of the second type non-electric accessory. The game ball that has passed through the second passage region 193 is then discharged to the outside of the distribution channel 19.

  Further, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is provided with a second closing mechanism (not shown). The second closing mechanism is, for example, a gear. When a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of game balls is won in the second starting opening 13, the second closing mechanism operates (for example, the gear rotates), and the opening / closing member of the second starting opening 13 is opened. 131 is closed. Thus, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is mechanically opened / closed without using electric power.

  With reference to FIG. 4, the interlocking of the electric tube 11, the distribution channel 19, the second starting port 13, and the third starting port 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened, the game ball can be won in the electric chew 11. In (A), it is assumed that one game ball has been won in the Den Chu 11.

  As shown in (B), when the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 (see FIG. 3), the gaming sphere that has won the electric chew 11 flows down the first flow path 191A and then first passes. It passes through the area 192. As a result, the first actuating mechanism is actuated, and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is opened. The opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is closed after performing the opening / closing operation of a predetermined opening pattern.

  Next, as shown in (C), when the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is opened, the game ball can enter the third starting port 14. In (C), it is assumed that one game ball has been won in the opened third starting opening 14. As a result, as shown in (D), the first closing mechanism operates and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is closed.

  On the other hand, as shown in (E), when the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 (see FIG. 3), after the gaming ball that has won the electric chew 11 flows down the second flow path 191B, It passes through the second passage area 193. As a result, the second actuating mechanism is actuated and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is opened. The opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is closed after performing the opening / closing operation of a predetermined opening pattern.

  Next, as shown in (F), when the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is opened, the game ball can enter the second starting opening 13. When the distribution shutter 195 finishes its operation, it returns to the first position D1 which is the origin position. In (F), it is assumed that one game ball has been won in the opened second starting opening 13. As a result, as shown in (D), the second closing mechanism operates and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is closed.

  The outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a big hit game, a small hit game, and a normal hit game. The big hit game is executed by operating the accessory continuous operating device by operating the condition device. The condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. Condition device, when the special symbol indicating that it is a big hit is fixedly displayed, or in a state where the accessory continuous operation device is not operating, the game ball has a big winning opening (in the present embodiment, the first big winning opening) 16 and the second special winning opening 17) are activated when passing through a specific area. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device for causing a big hit game state in which the special winning opening is continuously operated. Hereinafter, a state in which the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operating is referred to as a jackpot gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 12 or the third starting opening 14, the first jackpot determination is performed, and the first special symbol indicating the result of the determination is the first special symbol of the symbol display unit 24. It is displayed on the display. In the first jackpot determination, whether the jackpot or the jackpot is determined based on the jackpot random number. When it is determined to be a big hit in the first big hit determination, the first special symbol indicating that the determination result is a big hit is definitely displayed on the first special symbol display section of the symbol display section 24, and the condition device operates. .. Along with this, the bonus continuous operation device is activated to generate a jackpot game state, and the jackpot game in which the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times. .. In the present embodiment, the first special winning opening 16 is a big winning opening that operates when the accessory continuous operation device operates due to the operation of the condition device.

  Hereinafter, in the jackpot game, the repeating opening and closing member 161 of the first big winning opening 16 or the opening and closing member 171 of the second big winning opening 17 will be referred to as a "big hit round". The first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 is opened once or a plurality of times in a predetermined time for each big winning round. In the following, the number of rounds may be indicated as “R”. In addition, the total number of the big hit rounds which constitutes one big hit game is hereinafter referred to as the “round number”.

  Further, when the game ball wins the second starting opening 13, the second jackpot determination is performed, the second special symbol indicating the result of the determination is displayed in the second special symbol display portion of the symbol display portion 24. In the second jackpot determination, whether the jackpot, the jackpot, or the out-of-between is determined based on the jackpot random number. When it is determined to be a big hit in the second big hit determination, the second special symbol indicating that the determination result is a big hit is definitely displayed on the second special symbol display portion of the symbol display portion 24, and the condition device operates. To do. Along with this, the accessory continuous operation device operates to generate a jackpot game state, and the jackpot game is executed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being a big hit in the first big hit judgment and the probability of being a big hit in the second big hit judgment are 1/200 regardless of the gaming state.

  When it is determined that the small hit in the second big hit determination, the second special symbol indicating that the determination result is a small hit is confirmed and displayed in the second special symbol display portion of the symbol display portion 24. After that, the small hitting game in which the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17 is opened only once for a predetermined time is executed. In the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 17 is a big winning opening that operates when a special symbol indicating a small hit is confirmed and displayed. The small hit game is generally a game which has a smaller advantage for the player than the big hit game. At the time when the determination result of the big hit determination is a small hit, the condition device does not operate, and therefore, the accessory continuous operation device also does not operate. In the small hit game of the present embodiment, the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 and the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17 are not repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. It should be noted that the opening of the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17 in the small hitting game is not prevented from being constituted by opening a plurality of times. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as a small hit in the second big hit determination is 199/200 regardless of the gaming state.

  In the small hit game, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 in which the opening / closing member 171 is opened passes the specific area 172, the condition device operates. With the operation of the condition device, when the accessory continuous operation device operates, a big hit game state occurs, and a big hit game is executed following the small hit game. That is, the specific area 172 corresponds to a “specific area” for operating the condition device. In this way, the small hit game is executed due to the fact that it is determined to be a small hit in the second big hit judgment, and when the big hit game is executed by passing the game ball through the specific area 172, The small hit game executed in the above is included in a part of the big hit game. In this case, the small hit game is dealt with retrospectively as the big hit round of the 1R, and is converted into the number of rounds as the big hit round of 1R.

  In this way, the big hit game executed by the first special winning opening 16 that does not include the specific area 172 when it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is also referred to as a type 1 game below. 1st type game is a big hit game similar to the big hit game in the so-called old 1 type type (so-called seven machines) game machine, and the combination of special symbols to notify that the judgment result of the big hit judgment is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed. It is executed when triggered.

  In addition, the big hit game executed due to the small hit game being executed in response to the small hit being determined in the big hit determination is also referred to as a two-type game below. The two-class game is a big hit game similar to the big hit game in a so-called old two-type (so-called feather) game machine, and the game ball winning the second big winning opening 17 during the small hit game is the specific area 172. It is executed on the condition that the vehicle passes through. In the present embodiment, after the end of the small hitting game using the second big winning opening 17, the opening of the first big winning opening 16 is interlocked, so that the big hitting game of two kinds of games is performed. In other words, the two-type game is a jackpot game involving an opening operation of the second special winning opening 17 including the specific area 172. The pachinko machine 1 is a game machine of a type called a so-called 1-type 2-type mixing machine, which has both a 1-type game and a 2-type game.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 10, the normal hit determination is performed, and the normal symbol showing the result of the determination is displayed on the normal symbol display section of the symbol display section 24. When it is determined to be a hit in the normal hit determination, a normal hit game in which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened / closed in a predetermined opening pattern is executed.

  The pachinko machine 1 causes either a non-time saving state or a time saving state. The non-time saving state is a gaming state in which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is in an open state at a normal rate. The time saving state is a gaming state in which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is more open than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, the probability of being normally hit in the time saving state (99/100 in this embodiment) is higher than the probability of being normally winning in the non-time saving state (1/100 in this embodiment). Moreover, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 during the normal hit game is longer in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state. Furthermore, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter in the fluctuation time in the time saving state (2 seconds in the present embodiment) than in the non-time saving state (10 seconds in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the non-time saving state is also referred to as a normal state.

  In the normal hit game, the game ball that has won the electric chute 11 in which the opening / closing member 111 is in the open state flows down the flow path 191 in the distribution flow path 19 and passes through the first passage area 192 or the second passage area 193. To be distributed. When the game ball passes through the first passage area 192 or the second passage area 193, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 or the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting opening 14 is opened. As a result, in the time saving state, the game ball can be more easily won in the second starting opening 13 or the third starting opening 14 than in the first starting opening 12. Therefore, during the time saving state, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by hitting to the right. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, the rate at which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 is opened is lower than that in the time saving state, so that the player prefers the first starting opening 13 and the third starting opening 14 to the first starting opening. A game ball can be easily won in the starting opening 12. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to advance the game by left-handing during the non-time saving state.

  In the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 in the time saving state includes a plurality of patterns. The plurality of patterns are a first long open pattern P1 which is an open pattern in which the game ball easily passes through the first passing area 192 and a second long open pattern which is an open pattern in which the game ball easily passes through the second passing area 193. And at least P2. Further, the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 in the non-time saving state will be referred to as a short opening pattern Pt below.

  The pachinko machine 1 determines whether to cause a short-time state after the end of the big hit game according to the game state and the hit type when it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit in the big hit determination. In the present embodiment, the time saving state that has occurred ends when the number of jackpot determinations performed after the jackpot game ends (hereinafter referred to as the “determination number”) reaches a predetermined number.

  An electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The controller 40 of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main board 41, a sub-control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, a performance control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and a power supply board 42.

  The main board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board CPU unit 50 of the main board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data, and a ROM 53 that stores a control program and the like. An interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the main board CPU unit 50. The main board 41 executes a program each time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. The main board 41 includes a sub control board 58, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, an output port 55, a first starting port switch 61, a second starting port switch 62, and a third starting port via the I / O interface 54. It is connected to the switch 63. The output port 55 outputs the information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown). The first starting opening switch 61 is provided in the first starting opening 12 and detects a game ball that has won the first starting opening 12. The second starting opening switch 62 is provided in the second starting opening 13 and detects a game ball that has won the second starting opening 13. The third starting port switch 63 is provided in the third starting port 14 and detects a game ball that has won the third starting port 14.

  The sub control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582 and a ROM 583, and is connected to the lamp driver board 46, the effect control board 43, the operation buttons 9 and the speaker 48. The sub-control board 58 performs comprehensive control of effects and the like according to the command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 is connected to the decorative board 31. The decorative substrate 31 has, for example, an LED mounted therein and is provided inside the various decorative members described above. The lamp driver board 46 controls the light emitting operation of the decorative board 31 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431 and the like, and controls the display of the display screen 28 according to a command received from the sub control board 58. The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main board 41, and causes the prize ball payout device 49 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.

  The relay board 47 includes an electric power switch 64, an electric power solenoid 68, a distribution shutter solenoid 69, a first special winning opening solenoid 70, a second special winning opening solenoid 71, a movable piece solenoid 72, a gate switch 75, and a first big winning prize. It is connected to the mouth switch 76, the second special winning opening switch 77, the specific area switch 78, the non-specific area switch 79 and the symbol display section 24. The electric choo switch 64 is provided in the electric chew 11, and detects a game ball that has won the electric chew 11. The electric Chu solenoid 68 opens / closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric Chu 11 during the normal hitting game. The distribution shutter solenoid 69 operates the distribution shutter 195 of the distribution flow path 19 to arrange the distribution shutter 195 at the first position D1 or the second position D2. The first special winning opening solenoid 70 opens and closes the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 during the big hit game. The second special winning opening solenoid 71 opens and closes the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17 during the small hitting game. The movable piece solenoid 72 opens and closes the movable piece 174 of the second special winning opening 17 during the small hit game. The gate switch 75 is normally provided in the symbol operation gate 10, and detects the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 10. The first big winning opening switch 76 is provided in the first big winning opening 16 and detects a game ball that has won the first big winning opening 16. The second special winning opening switch 77 is provided in the second special winning opening 17, and detects a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 17. The specific area switch 78 is provided in the specific area 172 of the second special winning opening 17, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 172. The non-specific area switch 79 is provided in the non-specific area 173 of the second special winning opening 17, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 173.

  The power supply board 42 is connected to the main board 41 and the game ball launching device 37, and supplies stabilized DC power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball launching device 37 launches one game ball to the game area 4 at regular intervals (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment).

  The first jackpot relationship information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. The first jackpot relationship information storage area is used in a special symbol process (see FIGS. 12 to 14) of the main process described later. The first jackpot related information storage area is provided with a plurality of storage areas. When a game ball wins the first starting opening 12 or the third starting opening 14, the number of the first holding balls due to winning the first starting opening 12 or the third starting opening 14 is less than 4 out of the number of special symbol holding balls. If (0 to 3), random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number.

  The first number of reserved balls is the number of random numbers stored among the random numbers corresponding to the game balls that have won the first starting opening 12 or the third starting opening 14 in a state where the execution of the jackpot determination is suspended. .. In this embodiment, the maximum number of first reserved balls is “4”. Of the random numbers in the storage areas that have not been processed, the CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number as the determination area, and performs various types of processing such as jackpot determination for the random numbers stored in the determination area. When the process related to the random numbers stored in the determination area is completed, the storage area with the next smallest number is set as the determination area, and the processing such as the jackpot determination is repeated. The process related to the random number stored in the determination area is, for example, a notification effect that notifies the jackpot determination result, and a process related to the jackpot game executed according to the determination result. It should be noted that the random number in the storage area for which the processing has been completed is appropriately deleted. Various random numbers acquired together with the jackpot random number and stored in the first jackpot related information storage area are also collectively referred to as a first random number.

  In each storage area, the first jackpot random number column in which the value of the first jackpot determination counter is stored, the first special symbol determination random number column in which the value of the first special symbol determination counter is stored, and the first fluctuation pattern determination counter There is provided a first variation pattern determination random number column in which the value of is stored. When a game ball wins the first starting opening 12 or the third starting opening 14, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first jackpot random number is used for the first jackpot determination. The first special symbol determination random number is used to determine the first special symbol. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display section of the symbol display section 24.

  Although not shown, the RAM 52 is provided with a configuration of a second jackpot related information storage area. The second jackpot relation information storage area, like the first jackpot relation information storage area, is used in the special symbol processing of the main processing. Only the determination area is provided in the second jackpot-related information storage area. That is, the maximum second number of reserved balls corresponding to the maximum number of first reserved balls in the first jackpot relation information storage area is "0". If a random number is not stored in the determination area when a game ball is won in the second starting opening 13, the random number is stored in the determination area. Various random numbers acquired together with the jackpot random number and stored in the second jackpot related information storage area are also collectively referred to as a second random number. The CPU 51 performs various kinds of processing such as jackpot determination on the second random number stored in the determination area. It should be noted that the random number in the storage area for which the processing has been completed is appropriately deleted.

  In the determination area, the second jackpot random number column that stores the value of the second jackpot determination counter, the second special symbol determination random number column that stores the value of the second special symbol determination counter, and the second fluctuation pattern determination counter A second fluctuation pattern determination random number column in which values are stored is provided. When a game ball wins the second starting opening 13, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The second jackpot random number is used for the second jackpot determination. The second special symbol determination random number is used to determine the second special symbol. The second variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a variation pattern indicating the variation time of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display section of the symbol display section 24.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is equal to the effect time of the notification effect for notifying the player of the result of the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination. The sub control board 58 controls the notification effect according to the variation pattern determined by the main board 41. Specifically, the main board 41 starts the variation of the first special symbol according to the first variation pattern based on the first variation pattern determination random number. Further, the main board 41 starts the variation of the second special symbol according to the second variation pattern based on the second variation pattern determination random number. The sub-control board 58 starts the variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the start of the variation of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The main board 41, when the variation time of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has started variation ends, the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been changed, a predetermined special symbol stop display time During (0.8 seconds in this embodiment), the confirmation display is performed. The sub-control board 58, in synchronization with the special symbol stop display time, fixedly displays the effect symbol. Further, the sub-control board 58 executes the notification effect in synchronization with the variation pattern not only by the effect pattern but also by the display screen 28, the illumination member, the speaker 48, and the like.

  In addition, although the details will be described later, the variation time of the second special symbol in the time saving state is set to be shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol. This is mainly because in a situation where the second jackpot determination is executed, the number of small hit games per unit time is increased to provide the player with a speedy game. Therefore, the effect symbol that changes in synchronization with the change of the second special symbol may be displayed smaller than the effect symbol that changes in synchronization with the change of the first special symbol. Further, the effect symbol that changes in synchronization with the change of the second special symbol may not be provided.

  In the following description, the first jackpot random number and the second jackpot random number are collectively referred to, or, if neither is specified, they are also called jackpot random numbers. In addition, when the first variation pattern determination random number and the second variation pattern determination random number are collectively referred to, or when either is not specified, they are also referred to as variation pattern determination random numbers. Moreover, when collectively calling the first special symbol determination random number and the second special symbol determining random number, or when not specifying either, it is also called a special symbol determining random number.

  The special symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. Pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol indicating that the result of the first jackpot determination is a big hit, and the second special symbol indicating that the result of the second jackpot determination is a jackpot or a small hit, the special symbol determination Determined by referring to the table. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are each classified into one of a plurality of hit types. The plurality of hit types include a big hit type indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, and a small hit type indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a small hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol is configured only by the big hit type, the second special symbol is configured by the big hit type and the small hit type. In the special symbol determination table, a value (0 to 99) of the special symbol determination random number is associated with each of the plurality of winning types.

  The first special symbol includes three types of jackpot types, "7R jackpot A", "7R jackpot B" and "7R jackpot C". The second special symbol includes two types of jackpot types of "7R jackpot D" and "7R jackpot E", and two types of jackpot types of "14R jackpot A" and "14R jackpot B". The ratio of the jackpot type of the first special symbol is 50% for "7R jackpot A", 15% for "7R jackpot B", and 35% for "7R jackpot C". The proportion of the jackpot type of the second special symbol is 65% for “7R jackpot D” and 35% for “7R jackpot E”. The proportion of the small hit type of the second special symbol is 65% for "14R small hit A" and 35% for "14R small hit B". “7R” and “14R” indicate the number of rounds associated with each hit type. The jackpot game based on "7R jackpot A", "7R jackpot B", "7R jackpot C", "7R jackpot D" and "7R jackpot E" is one type game. The big hit game executed based on the small hit game based on "14R small hit A" and "14R small hit B" is a two-type game.

  The number of rounds associated with the small hit type is determined by the gaming ball winning the second big winning opening 17 passing through the specific area 172 during the execution of the small hit game corresponding to the small hit type, so that the big hit gaming state is It is the number of rounds of the jackpot game that will be executed if it occurs. That is, the number of rounds associated with the small hit type is the number of rounds when the large hit game of the two-type game is executed. Therefore, if the small hit game corresponding to the small hit type is executed, but the game ball does not pass through the specific area 172 and the big hit game state is not generated, the big hit game is executed after the small hit game ends. Not done.

  The special symbol determination table defines the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 in each jackpot round. In the present embodiment, in the winning types of “7R jackpot A”, “7R jackpot B”, “7R jackpot C”, “7R jackpot D” and “7R jackpot E”, the first jackpot prize 16 in all jackpot rounds. Will open for a maximum of 28.0 seconds once. In addition, in the big hit game due to the small hit game being executed based on the hit type of “14R small hit A” and “14R small hit B”, the first big winning opening 16 is given in each round from 2R to 14R. Open once for a maximum of 28.0 seconds. Hereinafter, the maximum opening time of the first special winning opening 16 is also referred to as a first opening time. In the small hit game, the second special winning opening 17 is opened once for a maximum of 1.5 seconds. As described above, in the jackpot game resulting from the execution of the jackpot game, the jackpot game is dealt with retrospectively as the jackpot round of the 1R. Therefore, in the special symbol determination table, the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 related to the small hit game is defined as the opening time of the big hit round of the 1R for convenience. Hereinafter, the maximum opening time of the second special winning opening 17 is also referred to as the second opening time.

  The special symbol determination table defines which of the gaming states after the jackpot game is to be set, according to the hit type and the gaming state when it is determined to be a jackpot or a jackpot by the jackpot determination. In this embodiment, in the normal hit game in the normal state, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened in the short opening pattern Pt described above. In addition, the time saving state includes two types, a type 1 saving time state and a type 2 saving time state. In the type 1 time saving state, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened / closed in the above-described first long opening pattern P1 in the normal hit game. In the type 2 time saving state, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened / closed in the above-described second long opening pattern P2 in the normal hit game.

  When a game ball wins the electric ball 11 with the opening / closing member 111 opened, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 or the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting opening 14 is opened. Therefore, the player can easily win the game ball in the second starting opening 13 or the third starting opening 14 rather than in the first starting opening 12. Therefore, in the time saving state, the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination are more likely to be performed than in the normal state. That is, the time saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Both the 1st type saving time state and the 2nd type saving time state that occur after the jackpot game ends, when the number of determinations made after the jackpot game reaches 100 times, the game ends in the normal state.

  The opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 and the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 195 of the power tube 11 will be described with reference to FIG. 8. The opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 performs an opening / closing operation related to a normal hit game in an opening pattern according to the game state. When a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of game balls is won in the electric chute 11 with the opening / closing member 111 opened, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 is performed even during the opening / closing operation according to each opening pattern. After that, the opening / closing member 111 is closed. This predetermined number may be an arbitrary number of 2 or more.

  The distribution shutter 195 operates in a predetermined distribution shutter operation pattern. In the distribution shutter operation pattern, when the normal hit game is executed, the distribution shutter 195 moves from the first position D1 to the second position from the time point T0 to the time point T1 when the normal hit game starts. It is located at D2. Next, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 from the time T1 to the time T3 when the time TB has elapsed. Next, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 from the time T3 to the time T9 when the time TC has elapsed. After that, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 from the time T9 to the time T10, which is the time when the normal winning game ends.

  In the normal state, the opening / closing operation related to the normal hit game is performed in the short opening pattern Pt. In the short opening pattern Pt, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is kept open until the time TA from the time T0 to the time T1 elapses. That is, in the short open pattern Pt, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 opens once in the time TA. In the present embodiment, the time TA is 0.040 seconds. Therefore, even if the normal hit game is executed in the normal state, it is very unlikely that the game ball will win the electric ball 11. Therefore, since the possibility that the game ball will pass through the flow passage 191 of the distribution flow passage 19 is very low, it is very difficult for the game ball to pass through both the first passage region 192 and the second passage region 193. Therefore, in the normal state, it is very difficult to open both the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14.

  In the type 1 time saving state, the opening / closing operation relating to the normal hit game is performed in the first long opening pattern P1. In the first long open pattern P1, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 is kept open from the time T0 until the time TD elapses. At time T2 when time TD has elapsed from time T0, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is closed. After that, from time T2 to time T10, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is maintained in the closed state. That is, in the first long opening pattern P1, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 opens once in the time TD.

  In this embodiment, the time TD is 2.0 seconds. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened / closed in the first long opening pattern P1, a game ball can be won in the electric chew 11 from time T0 to time T2. In addition, at other timings, the game ball does not win the electric game 11. During the time TD, the time during which the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 is longer than the time during which it is arranged at the second position D2. It is time TA (0.040 seconds) that the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 during the time TD. Of the game balls that flow down the flow path 191, there are almost no game balls that are guided to the second flow path 191B. For this reason, most of the game balls that enter the electric channel 11 and flow down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19 in the type 1 time saving state are guided to the first flow path 191A and easily pass through the first passage area 192. When the game ball passes through the first passage area 192, the first actuation mechanism operates and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting opening 14 is opened. Therefore, in the type 1 time saving state, the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is more easily opened than the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13. In the present embodiment, the time TE from the time T2 when the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 to the time T3 when the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 is 1. 0 seconds. Therefore, the game ball that has won the electric power chute 11 immediately before the time point T2 is easily guided to the first flow path 191A during the time TE and easily passes through the first passage area 192.

  In this way, the type 1 time saving state is a gaming state in which the first jackpot determination is easier to perform than in the normal state. Further, the type 1 time saving state is a gaming state in which the first jackpot determination is easier to perform than the second jackpot determination. If it is determined to be a big hit in the first big hit determination, only one type of game is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 1, the type 1 shortening state is a gaming state in which the game is advanced in the expectation that the jackpot game of the type 1 game is mainly executed.

  In the second type time saving state, the opening / closing operation relating to the normal hit game is performed in the second long opening pattern P2. In the second long opening pattern P2, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 is kept open from the time T0 until the time TA elapses. After that, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is closed until time TB elapses from the time point T1. Next, at time T3 when time TB has passed from time T1 to time T3, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is opened until time TF elapses from time T3. Next, when the time TF elapses from the time T3 to the time T4, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 is closed until the time T5 when the time TG elapses. Next, from time T5 to time T6 when the time TF elapses, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is opened. Next, from time T6 to time T7 when the time TG has elapsed, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is closed. Next, from time T7 to time T8 when the time TF has elapsed, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is opened. After that, from time T8 to time T10, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is maintained in the closed state. That is, in the second long opening pattern P2, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 opens once at time TA, and then opens three times at time TF with the closing at time TB.

  In this embodiment, the time TF is 1.8 seconds. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened / closed in the second long open pattern P2, the game ball can be won in the electric chew 11 during the time TF. The distribution shutter 195 is disposed at the second position D2 while the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 repeats the open state of the time TF three times from the time T3. For this reason, the game ball that has won the electric chew 11 at the timing from the time point T3 to the time point T8 is easily guided to the second flow path 191B and easily passes through the second passage area 193. When the game ball passes through the second passage area 193, the second actuation mechanism operates and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is opened. Therefore, in the second type time saving state, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is more likely to be opened than the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting opening 14. In the present embodiment, the time TC during which the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 continues between the time points T8 and T9. Therefore, the game ball that has won the electric power chute 11 immediately before the time point T8 is easily guided to the second flow path 191B while TC continues and easily passes through the second passage area 193.

  In this way, the type 2 time saving state is a gaming state in which the second jackpot determination is easier to perform than the normal state. Further, the type 2 time saving state is a game state in which the second jackpot determination is easier to perform than the first jackpot determination. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second jackpot determination is performed, the two-type game is more likely to be performed than the one-type game. In other words, in the pachinko machine 1, the two-time saving state is a game state in which the game is advanced in the expectation that the two-type jackpot game is mainly executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol is not provided with the small hit type, and only the second special symbol is provided with the small hit type. Therefore, when the first jackpot determination is executed, only one type of game is executed. When the second jackpot determination is executed, both the 1st type game and the 2nd type game can be executed. As described above, the probability of being a big hit in the first big hit determination and the second big hit judgment is 1/200, and the probability of being a small hit in the second big hit judgment is 199/200. .. Further, of the game balls that have won the second big winning opening 17, the ratio of the game balls that pass through the specific area 172 is about 1/10. Therefore, the probability of executing the two-type game due to the fact that the second big hit determination is a small hit is about 19.9 / 200. This probability is higher than the probability that the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination determine that the jackpot is a jackpot and the one-type game is executed. Therefore, the probability that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit or a small hit in the second jackpot determination and reaches the jackpot gaming state is higher than the probability that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the first jackpot determination and the jackpot gaming state is reached. For this reason, the 2nd class shortening state in which the second jackpot determination is mainly performed is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the 1st class shortening state in which the first jackpot determination is mainly performed.

  The transition of the game state will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that the player starts the game from the normal state. In the normal state, it is more difficult for the game ball to win the electric ball 11 than in the time saving state (the first type time saving state or the second type time saving state). For this reason, the player advances the game by left-handing so that the game ball is won in the first starting opening 12 and the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the first jackpot determination.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the first jackpot determination, the jackpot type of "7R jackpot A" is 50%, the jackpot type of "7R jackpot B" is 15%, and the jackpot type is 35%. The jackpot type of “7R jackpot C” is determined. When the jackpot type of "7R jackpot A" is determined in the normal state, the two-type time saving state is set after the jackpot game is over. When the jackpot type of “7R jackpot B” or “7R jackpot C” is determined in the normal state, the normal state is set after the jackpot game ends. That is, when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the normal state, the state shifts to the type 2 shortening state at a rate of 50% (see arrow a), and the normal state is maintained at a rate of 50% (see arrow b).

  As shown by an arrow a, it is assumed that the normal state is shifted to the second kind time saving state. In the two-time saving state, the game ball is easier to win in the electric chew 11 than in the normal state. Therefore, the player passes the game ball through the normal symbol actuation gate 10 and advances the game by right-handing so that it is determined to be a hit in the normal hit determination. When it is determined to be a hit by the normal hit determination in the type 2 time saving state, the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 is more likely to be opened in the second long opening pattern P2 than in the first long opening pattern P1. Therefore, in the second type time saving state, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is more likely to be opened than the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting opening 14. Therefore, the player advances the game by right-handing so that in the two-time saving state, the game ball is won in the second starting opening 13 and the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot or a jackpot in the second jackpot determination. To do.

  When it is determined that it is a small hit in the second big hit determination (see arrow c), the small hit game in which the opening / closing member 171 of the second big winning opening 17 is opened for a maximum of 1.5 seconds is executed. When it is determined that it is a small hit in the second big hit judgment, the small hit type of "14R small hit A" is 65%, and the small hit type of "14R small big hit B" is 35%, respectively. It is determined.

  When the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 passes through the specific area 172 during the small hitting game, the opening / closing member 161 of the first big winning opening 16 from 2R to 14R is 28. A jackpot game that is open for 0 seconds is executed. When the big hit game based on the small hit type of "14R small hit A" is executed, the two kinds of time saving state is set after the end of the big hit game. When the big hit game based on the small hit type of "14R small hit B" is executed, the type 1 time saving state is set after the end of the big hit game. That is, when the big hit game is executed because it is determined to be a small hit in the type 2 time saving state, the type 2 time saving state is maintained at a rate of 65% (see arrow d), and a rate of 35% The type 1 time saving state is set by (see arrow e).

  It is determined that the small hit in the two kinds of time saving state, but when the game ball winning the second big winning opening 17 does not pass through the specific area 172 during the small hit game, the small hit game is performed. The jackpot game is not executed subsequently. In this case, the two-time saving state is maintained (see arrow p). Further, in the type 2 time saving state, when the number of determinations made after the jackpot game has reached 100 times, the type 2 time saving state ends and the game state shifts to the normal state (see arrow q).

  When it is determined that the jackpot is the big jackpot, the jackpot type of “7R jackpot D” is determined at a rate of 65%, and the jackpot type of “7R jackpot E” is determined at a rate of 35%. .. When the jackpot type of "7R jackpot D" is determined in the two-type short-time state, the two-type short-time state is set after the jackpot game is over. When the jackpot type of “7R jackpot E” is determined in the two-class short-time state, the one-class short-time state is set after the jackpot game is over. That is, when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the two-time saving state, the two-time saving state is maintained at a rate of 65% (see arrow f), and the one-time saving state is set at a rate of 35% (arrow g. reference).

  As shown by the arrow e or the arrow g, it is assumed that the type 2 time saving state is changed to the type 1 time saving state. In the 1st class time-saving state, similarly to the 1st class time-saving state, a game ball is easy to win in the electric Chu 11. Therefore, the player passes the game ball through the normal symbol actuation gate 10 and advances the game by right-handing so that it is determined to be a hit in the normal hit determination. When it is determined to be a hit by the normal hit determination in the type 1 time saving state, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 is more easily opened in the first long opening pattern P1 than in the second long opening pattern P2. Therefore, in the type 1 time saving state, the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is more easily opened than the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13. Therefore, the player advances the game by hitting the right by hitting the game ball in the third starting opening 14 in the type 1 time saving state and determining that it is a big hit in the first big hit judgment.

  When it is determined that it is a big hit by the first big hit determination in the 1st kind short-time state, when the big hit type of "7R big hit A" or "7R big hit B" is determined, the 2nd kind short-time state is set after the big hit game ends. It Moreover, when the jackpot type of "7R jackpot C" is determined in the type 1 saving time state, the type 1 saving time state is set after the jackpot game is over. That is, when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the one-time saving state, 65% of the time is transferred to the two-time saving state (see arrow h), and the one-time saving state is maintained at a rate of 35% (arrow i). reference). In the type 1 time saving state, when the number of determinations made after the jackpot game has reached 100 times, the type 1 time saving state ends and the game state shifts to the normal state (see arrow r).

  Of the normal state, the 1st saving time state and the 2nd saving time state, the 2nd saving time state is the most advantageous organic state for the player. When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the normal state, only 50% of the players can shift to the two-time saving state (see arrow a), and the 50% ratio maintains the most unfavorable normal state for the player. (See arrow b). For this reason, the player who starts the game from the normal state advances the game with the expectation that he will reach the two-time saving state by crossing the 50% wall.

  The player who has reached the two-time saving state by crossing the 50% wall advances the game in the most advantageous state. When it is determined that a big hit or a small hit has occurred in the two-type time saving state and the one-type game or the two-type game is played, the two-type time saving state is maintained at a rate of 65%. This ratio is higher than the ratio that can shift to the two-time saving state when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the normal state. That is, in the pachinko machine 1, once the normal state is reached to the type 2 saving time state, the type 2 saving time state most advantageous to the player is likely to be continuously maintained. Therefore, the player progresses the game in the hope of encountering the 1st type game or the 2nd type game while staying in the 2nd type time saving state.

  In addition, when it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is made in the two-kind time saving state and the one-kind game or the two-kind game is played, the one-kind saving time is transferred at a rate of 35%. The rate at which the type 1 time saving state is set after the completion of the type 1 game or the type 2 game which is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is also referred to as a first predetermined ratio. The type 1 time saving state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player next to the type 2 saving time state, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  In the conventional type 1 type 2 mixing machine, when the time-saving state (corresponding to the type 2 time-saving state in the pachinko machine 1) that mainly performs the second jackpot determination is completed, only the normal state, which is the most disadvantageous to the player, is transitioned to. is there. For this reason, in the conventional type 1 and type 2 mixer, if the time saving state is not maintained even if it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit in the time saving state, the player's willingness to play is likely to decrease. Therefore, when the jackpot game is over and the normal state is entered, the player often ends the game itself. In other words, the conventional type 1 type 2 mixer has a certain limit in improving the customer retention rate (ball holding ratio) and improving the operation of the entire gaming machine.

  In the pachinko machine 1, even if it is determined that it is a big hit or a small hit in the 2 type time saving state and the 2 type time saving state is not maintained after the 1 type game or the 2 type game is performed, the 1 type saving time state Can be moved to. The one-time saving state is a new time-saving state that is not provided in the conventional one-two mixing machine. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can give the player a fresh impression by providing the type 1 time saving state. Since the type 1 time saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, the player's motivation to continue playing is maintained.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the one-time saving state and the one-type game is played, the state shifts to the two-time saving state at a rate of 65%. The rate at which the type 2 time saving state is set after the completion of the type 1 game executed after being determined as a big hit in the type 1 saving time state is also referred to as a second predetermined rate. The second predetermined ratio is higher than the third predetermined ratio, which is a ratio at which it is possible to shift to the two-time saving state when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the normal state. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets the second predetermined ratio higher than the third predetermined ratio, so that in the type 1 time saving state, the player has more chances to shift to the most advantageous game state than the normal state. Can be given to someone. For this reason, even if the player cannot go to the second kind time saving state after the jackpot game after the game in the second kind time saving state, the player aims to move to the second kind time saving state again. To continue. In particular, the fact that the rate of being able to shift to the type 2 shortening state in the type 1 saving time state is higher than the rate of shifting to the type 2 saving time state when it is determined to be a big hit in the normal state is a player's willingness to continue playing. It is very inspiring. This improves the player's willingness to continue playing and the expectation of shifting to the 2nd time saving state even if the 2nd time saving state cannot be achieved after the jackpot game is over, and thus the operation of the pachinko machine 1 is maintained. And be improved. In this way, even if the pachinko machine 1 cannot be maintained in the two-type time saving state after the one-type game or the two-type game is determined to be a big hit or a small hit in the two-type time saving state, By setting the type 1 time saving state, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play.

  The fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The fluctuation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables depending on whether the big hit judgment is the first big hit judgment or the second big hit judgment. If the jackpot determination is the first jackpot determination, depending on the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination (normal state in the present embodiment, 1 type shortened state or 2 type shortened state) and the result of the jackpot determination (big hit or out) Multiple types of fluctuation patterns are assigned. When the jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination, in the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination (normal state in the present embodiment, 1 type shortened state or 2 type shortened state) and the result of the jackpot determination (big hit, small hit or out) Accordingly, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are assigned. Each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 511). When the first jackpot determination is performed, the table corresponding to the game state at that time and the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is determined. ..

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the determination result of the first big hit determination in the normal state is a big hit, the rate at which the variation pattern is determined increases in the order of “reach effect A” to “reach effect E”. Here, the "reach effect" is, for example, a notification effect that executes an effect indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit after a reach state in which two of the three effect symbols stop with the same symbol is configured. On the other hand, when the determination result is out of order, the rate at which the variation pattern is determined decreases in the order of "reach effect A" to "reach effect E". Therefore, the expected value for which the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot increases in the order of "reach effect A" to "reach effect E". In the present embodiment, the variation pattern of “non-reach” is a notification effect in which the effect ends without reaching the reach state, and in the present embodiment, it is determined only when the result of the jackpot determination is off.

  Also in the 1st type shortened state or the 2nd type shortened state, the rate at which each variation pattern is determined is defined together with the variation time associated with each variation pattern, as in the normal state. In the present embodiment, in the type 1 time saving state, the notification effect is executed mainly by the change of the effect symbol that changes in synchronization with the change of the first special symbol. Also, in the two kinds of time saving state, the game progresses mainly by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17 in which the small hit game is executed. For this reason, in order to quickly and repeatedly execute the small hit game in the two kinds of time saving states, the two kinds of time saving states have a shorter average variation time of the first special symbol than the one kind of time saving states. The fluctuation pattern is set.

  Although details are omitted, in the variation pattern determination table, a plurality of types of variation patterns are also assigned according to the gaming state for the second jackpot determination, and each variation pattern corresponds to the value of the variation pattern determination random number. It is attached. In the second big hit judgment, fluctuation patterns of “small hit change A” and “small hit change B” for the case where it is determined to be a small hit are defined. The main board 41 varies the first special symbol or the second special symbol only for the variation time determined according to the determined variation pattern. Further, the main board 41 transmits to the sub-control board 58 a fluctuation pattern designation command which is a command for designating the fluctuation pattern determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern determination table. The sub-control board 58 controls the display screen 28, the speaker 48, etc. according to the variation pattern designated by the command.

  The operation of the main board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 19. Main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main processing of the control program (see FIG. 11) is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated by the interrupt signal generating circuit 57 (see FIG. 5) every 4 ms. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the main process is started, first, a command output process is performed (S10). In the command output process, the control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is the control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, the normal symbol operation gate 10, the electric Chu 11, the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the third starting opening 14, the first big winning opening 16, the second big winning opening 17, the specific area 172. A process for detecting a game ball is performed based on the detection result of each switch (see FIG. 5) provided in the non-specific area 173 and other winning openings.

  Next, counter updating processing is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 is added, and the value of the special symbol fluctuation time counter, which is a timer counter for measuring the fluctuation time of the special symbol, is subtracted.

  Next, special electric auditors product processing is performed (S13). As will be described later in detail, in the special electric auditors product process, a process for controlling the operation of the big hit game and a process relating to a game state that occurs after the end of the big hit game are performed (see FIGS. 17 and 18). The operation of the jackpot game is mainly an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 and the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17.

  Next, special symbol processing is performed (S14). Although details will be described later, in the special symbol processing, jackpot determination, determination of a variation pattern, determination of a special symbol, game state transition processing, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 12 to 14).

  Next, the normal electric accessory processing is performed (S15). Although details will be described later, in the normal electric auditors product processing, processing for controlling the operation of the normal hit game is performed. The normal hit game operation is mainly an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 (see FIG. 19).

  Next, normal symbol processing is performed (S16). In the normal symbol process, the random number is normally acquired when the gate switch 75 detects the game ball. Based on the obtained random numbers, normal win determination, normal memory storage of commands for controlling fluctuation of symbols, and the like are performed. As described above, the normal hit determination is determined with each probability depending on whether or not the time saving state has occurred. When it is determined to be a hit in the normal hit determination, a normal hit game flag, which will be described later, is set to "ON".

  Next, a payout process (S17), an error check (S18) and an information output process (S19) are performed. In the payout process, payout of prize balls is controlled. In the error check, when an error has occurred, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output processing, various kinds of information are output to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  The details of the special symbol processing (S14, see FIG. 11) will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14. First, the flag used in the special symbol processing will be described. The RAM 52 stores a big hit game state flag, a small hit medium flag, a special symbol display state flag, a time saving flag, a type 1 time saving preparation flag, a type 2 time saving preparation flag, and the like.

  The jackpot gaming state flag is a flag indicating whether the jackpot game is in progress, "1" is stored in the jackpot gaming state and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored in the jackpot gaming state. "OFF". In addition, that the jackpot gaming state flag is "ON" indicates that the accessory continuous operation device is operating due to the operation of the condition device. The small hitting flag is a flag indicating whether the small hitting game is being performed, "1" is stored during the small hitting game and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored when the small hitting game is not being performed. Will be "OFF".

  The special symbol display state flag is "1" when one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating (during variation), and when one of them is stopped and displayed (during stop display) "2", and "0" is stored when neither change nor stop display is in progress. The time saving flag is a flag indicating whether it is in the time saving state, and "1" is stored in the type 1 time saving state, "2" in the type 2 time saving state, and "0" is stored in the normal state.

  The type 1 time saving preparation flag is a flag that stores that the type 1 saving time state is set after the jackpot game is over. The type 1 time saving preparation flag is set to "ON" by storing "1" when the type 1 time saving state is set after the end of the big hit game when the big hit game is executed, and is "0" otherwise. It is stored and turned "OFF". The 2nd class time saving preparation flag is a flag for storing that the 2nd time saving state is set after the jackpot game is over. When the jackpot game is executed, the type 2 time saving preparation flag is set to "ON" by storing "1" when the type 2 saving time state is set after the jackpot game is over, and otherwise "0" is set. It is stored and turned "OFF".

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the special symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the first starting opening 12 (S41). When the first starting opening switch 61 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the first starting opening switch 61 becomes "ON" in the switch reading processing of the main processing (S11, see FIG. 11). If a game ball has been won in the first starting opening 12 (S41: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S43. When this flag is not "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not won (S41: NO), and it is determined whether the game ball has won in the third starting port 14 (S42). When the third starting opening switch 63 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the third starting opening switch 63 becomes "ON" in the switch reading processing of the main processing (S11, see FIG. 11). When this flag is not "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not won (S42: NO), and the processing shifts to the determination of S51. If the game ball has won the third starting port 14 (S42: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S43.

  Next, it is determined whether the first number of reserved balls is "4" (S43). If the first number of reserve balls stored in the RAM 52 is "4" (S43: YES), the number of reserve balls that can be stored has reached the upper limit, and the process proceeds to the determination of S51. When the first number of reserved balls is not "4" (S43: NO), "1" is added to the first number of reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S45). Next, the first random number is acquired and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first jackpot relationship information storage area (see FIG. 6) (S46). Specifically, the value of the first jackpot determination counter in the first jackpot random number field, the value of the first special symbol determination counter in the first special symbol determination random number column, the first in the first variation pattern determination random number column The value of one fluctuation pattern determination counter is stored in the RAM 52, respectively. After that, the processing shifts to the determination of S51.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won in the second starting opening 13 (S51). When the second starting opening switch 62 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the second starting opening switch 62 becomes "ON" in the switch reading processing of the main processing (S11, see FIG. 11). If this flag is not “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has not won (S51: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S61 (see FIG. 13). If a game ball has won in the second starting opening 13 (S51: YES), it is determined whether a random number is stored in the determination area of the second jackpot related information storage area (S52). If the second random number is already stored in the determination area of the second jackpot-related information storage area (S52: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S61.

  When the second random number is not yet stored in the determination area of the second jackpot relation information storage area (S52: NO), the second random number is acquired (S55). As for the acquired second random number, the second random number is stored in the determination area of the second jackpot related information storage area (S55).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot gaming state (S61). When the jackpot gaming state flag is "ON", it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is in progress (S61: YES), and the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot gaming state flag is "OFF", it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not in progress (S61: NO), it is determined whether any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing ( S62). If the special symbol display state flag is not "1", it is determined that neither is changing (S62: NO), it is determined whether one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in the stopped state (S63). When the special symbol display state flag is not "2", it is determined that neither is in stop display (S63: NO), the process proceeds to S71 (see FIG. 14), and a jackpot determination process or the like is performed.

  In the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination, the second jackpot determination is prioritized over the first jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 14, first, it is determined whether the second random number is stored in the determination area of the second jackpot relation information storage area (S71). When the second random number is stored in the determination area of the second jackpot-related information storage area (S71: YES), the second jackpot determination is performed, which will be described in detail later. When the second random number is not stored in the determination area of the second jackpot-related information storage area (S71: NO), it is determined whether the first number of reserved balls is “1” or more (S72). If the first number of reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "0" (S72: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the first number of reserved balls is “1” or more (S72: YES), “1” is subtracted from the first number of reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S73). Next, the determination area of the first jackpot related information storage area (see FIG. 6) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S75).

  Next, the first jackpot determination is performed (S76). Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a first determination table for performing the first jackpot determination. In the first determination table, random number values of jackpot random numbers corresponding to "big hit" and "off edge" are defined. In S76, the first determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the first jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in S75 corresponds to "big hit" or "off." As a result, the first jackpot determination based on the undetermined first jackpot random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first jackpot random numbers are stored.

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot (S81). When the result of the first jackpot determination is off (S81: NO), a predetermined first special symbol indicating off is determined (S84), and the process proceeds to S101. When the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot (S81: YES), the first special symbol indicating that it is a jackpot is determined (S82). In the process of S82, the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) is referred to, and the number corresponding to the value of the first special symbol determination random number acquired at the same time as the jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in S75 One special symbol is decided. Next, a game state setting preparation process is executed (S83), and the process proceeds to S101. Details of the game state setting preparation process will be described later.

  In the second jackpot determination, the second jackpot determination is performed on the second jackpot random number stored in the determination area of the second jackpot relationship information storage area (S91). Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a second determination table for performing the second jackpot determination. In the second determination table, random number values of jackpot random numbers respectively corresponding to “big hit”, “small hit” and “off” are defined. In S91, the second determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the second jackpot random number stored in the determination area corresponds to “big hit”, “small hit” or “out”.

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the second jackpot determination is a jackpot (S92). When the result of the second jackpot determination is a jackpot (S92: YES), the second special symbol indicating that it is a jackpot is determined (S93). In the process of S93, the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) is referenced, and the second special symbol corresponding to the value of the second special symbol determination random number acquired at the same time as the second jackpot random number stored in the determination area. Is determined. Next, a game state setting preparation process is executed (S96), and the process proceeds to S101.

  On the other hand, when the result of the second jackpot determination is not a jackpot (S92: NO), it is determined whether the result of the second jackpot determination is a jackpot (S94). When the result of the second jackpot determination is off (S92: NO), a predetermined second special symbol indicating off is determined (S99), and the process proceeds to S101. When the result of the second big hit determination is a small hit (S94: YES), the second special symbol indicating the small hit is determined (S95). In the process of S95, the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) is referenced, and the second special symbol corresponding to the value of the second special symbol determination random number acquired at the same time as the second jackpot random number stored in the determination area. Is determined. Next, a game state setting preparation process is executed (S96), and the process proceeds to S101. The game state setting preparation process executed in S96 is the same as the game state setting preparation process executed in S83.

  The game state setting preparation process (S83 and S96, see FIG. 14) will be described with reference to FIG. In the game state setting preparation process, depending on the first special symbol or the second special symbol determined in each process of S82, S93 and S95, and the game state at the time of jackpot determination execution, when the jackpot game is executed Which of the gaming states to set after the jackpot game is determined is determined.

  When the game state setting preparation process is started, the hit type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol determined in each process of S82, S93 and S95 is "7R jackpot B", "7R jackpot C", " It is determined whether or not it is the 7R big hit E and the 14R small hit B (S121). When the hit type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is any of "7R jackpot A", "7R jackpot D" and "14R jackpot A" (S121: NO), two kinds of time saving preparations The flag becomes "ON" (S125), and the process returns to the special symbol process (see FIG. 14).

  When the hit type is any of "7R jackpot B", "7R jackpot C", "7R jackpot E" and "14R jackpot B" (S121: YES), a time saving state (1 type saving time state or 2 types It is determined whether a time saving state has occurred (S122). This determination is made depending on whether "1" or "2" is stored in the time saving flag. When "0" is stored in the time saving flag (S122: NO), the process returns to the special symbol process.

  When "1" or "2" is stored in the time saving flag (S122: YES), it is determined whether the hit type is "7R jackpot C", "7R jackpot E" and "14R jackpot B". (S123). When the hit type is any of "7R jackpot C", "7R jackpot E" and "14R jackpot B" (S123: YES), the type 1 time saving preparation flag is "ON" (S124), and the process is Return to the special symbol processing. When the hit type is "7R jackpot B" (S123: NO), the type 2 time saving preparation flag is "ON" (S125), and the process returns to the special symbol process.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed (S101). The variation pattern determination process is a process of determining variation patterns of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In the variation pattern determination process, in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) stored in the ROM 53, whether the jackpot determination is the first jackpot determination or the second jackpot determination, the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination (normal) State, 1 type saving time state or 2 types saving time state) and the table according to the result of the jackpot determination (big hit, small hit or out) is determined, the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined ..

  When the variation pattern is determined, a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S102). The fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time (S10, see FIG. 11). The variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is determined according to the determined variation pattern is set in the special symbol variation time counter (S103). "1" indicating that one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S104), and the process returns to the main process.

  Further, in the determination of S62 shown in FIG. 13, if "1" is stored in the special symbol display state flag, it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing ( (S62: YES), it is determined whether the variable time has elapsed (S111). If the value of the special symbol fluctuation time counter set in the process of S103 (see FIG. 14) is “0”, it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S111: YES), and the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 52. The command is stored (S112). This command is transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 11), and instructs the stop of variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the effect symbol of the display screen 28. .. Then, the predetermined special symbol stop display time is stored in the special symbol stop time counter (S113). “2” indicating that one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being stopped and displayed is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S114), and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, in the determination of S111, when it is determined that the variation time has not yet elapsed (S111: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  Further, in the determination of S63, if "2" is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S63: YES), the special symbol stop display time has elapsed depending on the value of the special symbol stop time counter set in S113. It is determined whether or not (S116). If the value of the special symbol stop time counter is not "0", it is determined that the special symbol stop display time has not yet elapsed (S116: NO), and the process returns to the main process. When the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S116: YES), "0" indicating that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is changing or being stopped is displayed in the special symbol display state flag. It is stored (S117). Next, a game state transition process is performed (S118), and the process returns to the main process.

  The game state transition processing (S118, see FIG. 13) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the game state transition processing, the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot. In addition, when it is determined that the small hit by the big hit determination, preparation for the small hit game execution is made. Further, when a predetermined ending condition is satisfied, a time saving flag for ending the time saving state is controlled.

  When the game state transition process is started, first, it is determined whether the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S131). When the determination result is a big hit (S131: YES), the number of rounds corresponding to the big hit type is stored in the RAM 52 as Rmax (S132). In the present embodiment, the jackpot types are all “7R”, so “7” is set as Rmax.

  Next, the value of the determination count counter is cleared to "0" (S133). The determination count counter is a counter that counts the number of determinations executed since the end of the previous jackpot game, and is stored in the RAM 52. Next, if "1" or "2" is stored in the time saving flag, "0" is stored in the time saving flag (S134). That is, during the big hit game, the game state is set to the normal state. Next, the jackpot gaming state flag is set to "ON" (S136). The process returns to the special symbol process (see FIG. 13).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is not a jackpot (S131: NO), it is determined whether the determination result is a jackpot (S141). When the determination result of the jackpot determination is out (S141: NO), the process proceeds to S145. When the determination result is small hit (S141: YES), the number of rounds corresponding to the small hit type is stored in the RAM 52 as Rmax (S142). In the present embodiment, since all the small hit types are “14R”, “14” is set as Rmax. Next, the small hitting flag is set to "ON" (S144), and the process proceeds to S145.

  Next, "1" is added to the determination count counter (S145). Next, it is determined whether the value of the determination count counter is "100" (S146). If the value of the determination number counter is not "100" (S146: NO), the process returns to the special symbol process. When the value of the determination count counter is "100" (S146: YES), the time saving flag is "OFF" (S148), and the process returns to the special symbol process (see Fig. 13).

  The details of the special electric auditors product processing (S13, see FIG. 11) will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. First, the flag used in the special electric auditors product processing will be described. In the special electric auditors product processing, in addition to the various flags used in the special symbol processing described above, the opening flag and the processing standby flag are used. The opening flag is a flag indicating whether or not the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are in the open state, and is stored in the RAM 52. The opening flag is "1" when the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 is open, and "2" when the opening / closing member 161 of the second special winning opening 17 is open. “0” is stored when neither 161 nor 171 is opened. The process waiting flag is a flag indicating whether or not the process is waiting before a predetermined process time elapses from when the entrance of the first special winning opening 16 is closed until the next process is performed. . The processing standby flag is set to "ON" by storing "1" during the processing standby, and is turned "OFF" after the processing time elapses. The processing time is set in consideration of the time required for the game balls that have won the first special winning opening 16 to be discharged to the outside of the game area 4.

  When the special electric auditors product processing is started, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot gaming state (S151). This determination is made by the state of the jackpot gaming state flag. When the jackpot gaming state flag is "ON" (S151: YES), it is determined whether or not the process is waiting (S152). This determination is made based on the state of the processing standby flag. When the processing standby flag is "OFF" (S152: NO), it is determined whether the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 is open (S153). This determination is made depending on whether "1" is stored in the opening flag. When "1" is stored in the opening flag (S153: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S161.

  When "1" is not stored in the opening flag (S153: NO), the first opening command for opening the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 is stored in the RAM 52 (S155). The first release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 11) of the main process to be executed next time. The first special winning opening solenoid 70 that has received the opening command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16.

  Next, the first opening time is stored in the first opening time counter (S156). The first opening time counter is a counter for measuring the first opening time, which is the maximum opening time of the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16, and is stored in the RAM 52. Next, "1" is stored in the opening flag (S158). The processing shifts to the determination of S161.

  Next, it is determined whether the game ball has won the first big winning opening 16 (S161). When the first special winning opening switch 76 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the first special winning opening switch 76 is turned "ON" in the switch reading processing of the main processing (S11, see FIG. 11). If the flag corresponding to the first big winning opening switch 76 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the first big winning opening 16 (S161: YES), and the first big winning opening 16 is won. "1" is added to the first winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls played (S162). The process shifts to the determination of S163. If the flag corresponding to the first big winning opening switch 76 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first big winning opening 16. When the game ball has not won the first big winning opening 16 (S161: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S163.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of winning balls to the first big winning opening 16 is “9” or more (S163). When the value of the first winning ball number counter is less than "9" (S163: NO), it is determined whether the first opening time has elapsed based on the value of the first opening time counter (S164). If the first opening time has not elapsed (S164: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the special electric auditors product processing to be performed thereafter, if the jackpot game state (S151: YES) and not in process standby (S152: NO), 9 or more game balls will be won in the first big winning opening 16. Alternatively, these determinations are repeatedly executed until the first opening time has elapsed (S163: NO, S164: NO).

  When nine or more game balls are won in the first big winning opening 16 (S163: YES) or when the first opening time has elapsed (S164: YES), the first closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S165). ). The first closing command is a command for closing the opening / closing member 161 of the opened first special winning opening 16. The first closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 11) of the main process executed next time. The first special winning opening solenoid 70 that has received the first closing command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16.

  Next, the predetermined processing time is stored in the processing time counter (S166). The processing standby flag is turned “ON” (S168). Further, "0" is stored in the opening flag (S169). The process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the big hit game state flag is "OFF" (S151: NO), as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the small hit game is being played (S191). This determination is made based on the state of the small hitting flag. When the small hitting flag is "OFF" (S191: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the small hitting medium flag is "ON" (S191: YES), it is determined whether the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17 is open (S192). This determination is made depending on whether "2" is stored in the opening flag. When "2" is stored in the opening flag (S192: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S201.

  When "2" is not stored in the opening flag (S192: NO), the second opening command for opening the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17 is stored in the RAM 52 (S193). The second release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 11) of the main process to be executed next time. The second special winning opening solenoid 71 that has received the opening command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17.

  Next, the second opening time is stored in the second opening time counter (S195). The second opening time counter is a counter for measuring the second opening time, which is the maximum opening time of the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17, and is stored in the RAM 52. Next, "2" is stored in the opening flag (S196).

  Next, the movable piece operating command for operating the movable piece 174 in the second special winning opening 17 is stored in the RAM 52 (S198). The movable piece actuation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 11) of the main process to be executed next time. The movable piece solenoid 72 which has received the movable piece operation command via the relay board 47 operates the movable piece in a predetermined operation pattern during the small hitting game. The process shifts to the determination of S201.

  Next, it is determined whether the game ball has won the second big winning opening 17 (S201). When the second special winning opening switch 77 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the second special winning opening switch 77 is turned "ON" in the switch reading processing of the main processing (S11, see FIG. 11). If the flag corresponding to the second big winning opening switch 77 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second big winning opening 17 (S201: YES), and the second big winning opening 17 is won. "1" is added to the second winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 which counts the number of game balls played (S202). The process shifts to the determination of S203. If the flag corresponding to the second big winning opening switch 77 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not entered the second big winning opening 17. When the game ball has not won the second big winning opening 17 (S201: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S203.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of winning balls to the second big winning opening 17 is "9" or more (S203). When the value of the second winning ball counter is less than "9" (S203: NO), it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed based on the value of the second opening time counter (S205). If the second opening time has not elapsed (S205: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the special electric auditors product processing to be performed thereafter, when the small hit game is being played (S191: YES), until 9 or more game balls are won in the second big winning opening 17 or the second opening time has elapsed. , These determinations are repeatedly executed (S203: NO, S205: NO).

  When nine or more game balls are won in the second big winning opening 17 (S203: YES) or when the second opening time has elapsed (S205: YES), the second closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S206). ). The second closing command is a command for closing the opening / closing member 171 of the opened second special winning opening 17. The second closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 11) of the main process to be executed next time. The second special winning opening solenoid 71 that has received the second closing command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17. Next, "0" is stored in the opening flag (S208). In addition, the small hitting flag is turned off (S209).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 172 in the small hit game (S211). When the specific area switch 78 detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 78 is turned "ON" in the switch reading processing of the main processing (S11, see FIG. 11). If the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 78 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 172 (S211: NO), and the "ON" type 1 time saving preparation flag is set. If there is a type 2 time saving preparation flag, the flag is set to "OFF" (S215). After that, the process returns to the main process.

  If the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 78 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 172 (S211: YES), and the jackpot gaming state flag is "ON" (S212). ). That is, in the small hit game, the game ball passes through the specific area 172, and thus the accessory continuous operation device operates due to the operation of the condition device. Next, "1" is added to the value of the R counter (S213). The R counter is a counter that counts the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game, and is stored in the RAM 52. That is, with the operation of the accessory continuous operation device, the small hit game is treated as a big hit round of the 1R and converted into the number of rounds as the big hit round of 1R. After that, the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17, when the processing standby flag is "ON" (S152: YES), it is determined whether the processing time has elapsed based on the value of the processing time counter (S171). If the value of the processing time counter is not "0", it is determined that the processing time has not elapsed (S171: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. In the special electric auditors product processing performed thereafter, if the value of the processing time counter is "0", it is determined that the processing time has elapsed (S171: YES), and the processing standby flag is turned "OFF" (S172). ). Next, "1" is added to the value of the R counter (S173).

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the R counter and the value of Rmax are equal (S175). If the value of the R counter has not reached Rmax yet and the value of the R counter and the value of Rmax are not equal (S175: NO), the process proceeds to S181. When the value of the R counter and the value of Rmax are equal (S175: YES), the value of the R counter and the value of Rmax are cleared to "0" (S176). Next, the jackpot gaming state flag is set to "OFF" (S178). The process proceeds to S181.

  Next, it is determined whether the type 1 time saving preparation flag is "ON" (S181). When the type 1 time saving preparation flag is "ON" (S181: YES), "1" is stored in the time saving flag (S182), and the type 1 time saving preparation flag is turned "OFF" (S183). After that, the process returns to the main process.

  When the type 1 time saving preparation flag is "OFF" (S181: NO), it is determined whether the type 2 time saving preparation flag is "ON" (S185). When the type 2 time saving preparation flag is "OFF" (S181: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the type 2 time saving preparation flag is "ON" (S185: YES), "2" is stored in the time saving flag (S186), and the type 2 time saving preparation flag is turned "OFF" (S188). After that, the process returns to the main process.

  The details of the normal electric auditors product processing (S15, see FIG. 11) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the flag used in the normal electric auditors product processing will be described. In the special electric auditors product processing, in addition to the above-mentioned various flags, a normal hit game flag and an electric Chu open flag are used. The normal hitting game flag is a flag indicating that the normal hitting game is being executed, and is stored in the RAM 52. The normal hit game in progress flag is stored in the normal symbol processing (S16, see FIG. 11) when it is determined to be a normal hit by the normal hit determination, "1" is stored and becomes "ON", and when the normal hit game ends, " The value "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". The power-chu open flag is a flag indicating whether the opening / closing member 111 of the power-chu 11 is in the open state, and is stored in the RAM 52. The opening flag of the power switch is set to "ON" by storing "1" while the opening / closing member 111 of the power switch 11 is opened, and "0" is stored when the opening / closing member 111 of the power switch 11 is closed. Is turned off.

  When the normal electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not the normal winning game is being played (S221). This determination is made based on the state of the normal winning game flag. When the normal hit game flag is "OFF" (S221: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the normal hit game flag is "ON" (S221: YES), it is determined whether the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is open (S222). This determination is made based on the state of the power cable open flag. When the power-chu-opening flag is "ON" (S222: YES), the process proceeds to S233.

  When the power-chu-opening flag is "OFF" (S222: NO), it is determined whether the type 1 time saving state has occurred (S223). This determination is made depending on whether "1" is stored in the time saving flag. When "1" is stored in the time saving flag (S223: YES), the P1 release command is stored in the RAM 52 (S225). The P1 opening command is a command for opening / closing the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 in the opening pattern of the first long opening pattern P1 shown in FIG. The P1 release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 11) of the main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the P1 opening command via the relay board 47, the electric Chu solenoid 68 opens / closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric Chu 11 according to the first long opening pattern P1. The process proceeds to S231.

  On the other hand, if the type 1 saving time state has not occurred (S223: NO), it is determined whether the type 2 saving time state has occurred (S226). This determination is made depending on whether "2" is stored in the time saving flag. When "2" is stored in the time saving flag (S226: YES), the P2 release command is stored in the RAM 52 (S228). The P2 opening command is a command for opening / closing the opening / closing member 111 of the power cable 11 in the opening pattern of the second long opening pattern P2 shown in FIG. The P2 release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time (S10, see FIG. 11). Upon receiving the P2 opening command via the relay board 47, the electric Chu solenoid 68 opens / closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric Chu 11 in the second long opening pattern P2. The process proceeds to S231.

  Further, when the type 2 time saving state has not occurred (S226: NO), the Pt release command is stored in the RAM 52 (S229). The Pt opening command is a command for opening / closing the opening / closing member 111 of the power tube 11 in the opening pattern of the short opening pattern Pt shown in FIG. The Pt release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time (S10, see FIG. 11). Upon receiving the Pt opening command via the relay board 47, the electric Chu solenoid 68 opens / closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric Chu 11 in the short opening pattern Pt. The process proceeds to S231.

  Then, the power tube opening flag is turned on (S231), and the distribution shutter operation command is stored in the RAM 52 (S232). The distribution shutter operation command is a command for operating the distribution shutter 195 in the distribution shutter operation pattern shown in FIG. The distribution shutter operation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time (S10, see FIG. 11). The distribution shutter solenoid 69, which has received the distribution shutter operation command via the relay board 47, operates the distribution shutter 195 in the distribution shutter operation pattern. The process proceeds to S233.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the electric power chute 11 (S233). When the electric Chu switch 64 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the electric Chu switch 64 becomes "ON" in the switch reading processing of the main processing (S11, see FIG. 11). If the flag corresponding to the electric Chu switch 64 is "ON", it is determined that the gaming ball has won the electric Chu 11 (S233: YES), and the RAM 52 that counts the number of gaming balls that have won the electric Chu 11. “1” is added to the Den Chu prize ball number counter (S235). The process shifts to the determination of S241. If the flag corresponding to the electric choo switch 64 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not been won in the electric choo 11. When the game ball has not been won in the electric power chute 11 (S233: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S241.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls to the Den Chu 11 is “1” or more (S241). When the value of the electric-chu prize ball number counter is less than "1" (S241: NO), the opening / closing member 111 of the electric-chu 11 opens / closes in the first long opening pattern P1, the second long opening pattern P2, or the short opening pattern Pt. It is determined whether the operation is completed (S242). This determination is made depending on whether the time from time T0 to time T10 shown in FIG. 8 has elapsed. If the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 is not completed (S242: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the normal electric auditors product processing to be performed thereafter, when the normal hit game is in progress (S221: YES), until one or more game balls are won in the electric Chu 11 or the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 is completed. , These judgments are repeatedly executed (S241: NO, S242: NO).

  When one or more game balls are won in the electric chew 11 (S241: YES), or when the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 is completed (S242: YES), the electric chew closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S243). .. The power-chu close command is a command for closing the opening / closing member 111 of the open power-chu 11. The power-chu close command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 11) of the main process executed next time. The electric power solenoid 68 that has received the electric power close command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 111 of the power power supply 11. Next, the power cable open flag is set to "OFF" (S245). In addition, the normal hit game flag is set to "OFF" (S246). The process returns to the main process.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 causes the normal state, the type 1 time saving state, and the type 2 time saving state. In the type 1 time saving state, since the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened in the first long opening pattern P1 in the normal hit game, the game ball winning the electric chew 11 easily passes through the first passing area 192. . Therefore, in the type 1 time saving state, the first jackpot determination is easier to perform than in the normal state. In the second type time saving state, since the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened in the second long opening pattern P2 in the normal hit game, the game ball winning the electric chew 11 easily passes through the second passage area 193. . For this reason, in the second type time saving state, the second jackpot determination is easier to perform than in the normal state. The pachinko machine 1 executes a small hit game when it is determined to be a small hit by the second big hit judgment. The pachinko machine 1 executes a two-type game on the condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 172 during the small hit game. The pachinko machine 1, when the two kinds of games are played due to the fact that it is determined to be a small hit, after the completion of the two kinds of games, the one kind shortened state at a ratio of 35% (first predetermined ratio), Two kinds of time saving states are set at a rate of 65%. That is, the first game state is set at the first predetermined ratio even when the two-type time saving state is not set after the end of the two-type game. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can set a type 1 time saving state, which is a new game state that is not available in the conventional type 1 type 2 mixer, and can increase the player's willingness to play.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is judged to be a big hit in the one-time saving state and the one-type game is played, the two-time saving state is set at a rate of 65% (second predetermined rate) after the completion of the one-type game. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 sets the gaming state as long as it is determined to be a big hit in the type 1 time saving state, even if the type 2 saving time state is not set after the type 2 saving time is set. Type 2 shifts to a shortened state. The pachinko machine 1 can increase the player's expectation by giving the player a chance to shift to the second kind time saving state again in the first kind time saving state.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is determined to be a big hit in the normal state, the ratio (third predetermined ratio) of setting the two-type time saving state after the end of the big hit game is 50%. The pachinko machine 1 can change the third predetermined ratio to a ratio different from the second predetermined ratio to change the player's expectation for setting the two kinds of time saving states according to the game state. it can.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the second big hit judgment is 1/200, and two kinds of games are executed due to being judged as a small hit in the second big hit judgment. The probability is about 19.9 / 200. That is, the probability of executing the two kinds of games in the two kinds of time saving state is higher than the probability of executing the one kind of games in the one kind saving time state. Therefore, the player is more likely to be favored in the second kind time saving state than in the first kind time saving state. The pachinko machine 1 can provide a wide range of game playability and improve the enjoyment of the game by providing the one-time saving state and the two-time saving state having different advantages.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 10, the normal hit determination is performed. When it is determined to be a hit in the normal hit determination, a normal hit game in which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened / closed in a predetermined opening pattern is executed. The inside of the power tube 11 communicates with the flow channel 191 of the distribution flow channel 19. The flow path 191 is branched into a first flow path 191A and a second flow path 191B at approximately the center in the vertical direction. A first passage area 192 is provided at the lower end of the first flow path 191A. A second passage area 193 is provided at the lower end of the second flow path 191B. In the normal hit game executed in the type 1 time saving state, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened in the first long opening pattern P1, so that the game ball winning the electric chew 11 passes through the first passing area 192. It's easy to do. When passing through the first passage area 192, the first actuating mechanism operates and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is opened. Therefore, in the type 1 time saving state, the first jackpot determination is easier to perform than in the normal state. In the normal hit game executed in the two-time saving state, since the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened in the second long opening pattern P2, the game ball winning the electric chew 11 passes through the second passage area 193. It's easy to do. When passing through the second passage area 193, the second actuating mechanism is actuated and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is opened. Therefore, in the type 2 time saving state, the second jackpot determination is easier to perform than in the normal state. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can enhance the playability by causing the player to pay attention to which open pattern the normal hit game is executed.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first passage area 192, the first actuation mechanism operates and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting opening 14 is opened. Further, when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the third starting port 14, the first closing mechanism operates and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is closed. Moreover, when the game ball passes through the second passage area 193, the second actuation mechanism is actuated, and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is opened. Further, when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the second starting opening 13, the second closing mechanism is activated and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting opening 13 is closed. That is, the opening / closing operation of the second starting opening 13 and the third starting opening 14 is performed by a non-electric type. There is a certain limit to the number of electric components that can be installed from the viewpoint of gambling. The pachinko machine 1 configures the second starting opening 13 and the third starting opening 14 as winning openings related to the second-class non-electrical accessory, so that the first-class shortening state and the second-class shortening can be achieved without being restricted by various restrictions. You can set multiple types of time saving conditions including status. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can realize a novel game specification.

  In the pachinko machine 1, one kind of game is performed by executing the jackpot round in which the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 opens once for a maximum of 28.0 seconds once. The small hit game is played by opening and closing the opening and closing member 171 of the second big winning opening 17 for a maximum of 1.5 seconds once. In addition, the opening and closing member 161 of the first big winning opening 16 is opened for a maximum of 28.0 seconds by 1 as long as the game ball winning the second big winning opening 17 passes through the specific area 172 during the small hit game. A two-type game is performed in which a jackpot round that is repeated multiple times is executed. The pachinko machine 1 can change the big hit game and the small hit game by properly using a plurality of big winning holes in each of the first kind game, the small hit game, and the second kind game.

  In the present embodiment, the third starting port 14 corresponds to the "first starting port" of the present invention. The 2nd starting opening 13 is equivalent to the "2nd starting opening" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that obtains the first random number in S46 of FIG. 12 functions as the “first random number obtaining means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that obtains the second random number in S55 of FIG. 12 and the CPU 51 of the main board 41 function as the "second random number obtaining means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the first jackpot determination in S76 of FIG. 14 functions as the “first determination unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the second jackpot determination in S91 of FIG. 14 functions as the “second determination unit” of the present invention. The type 1 game corresponds to the "first winning game" of the present invention. The small hit game corresponds to the “second hit game” of the present invention. 2 types of games Corresponds to the "third winning game" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the special electric auditors product processing shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 functions as the “first execution unit” of the present invention. The normal state corresponds to the "normal game state" of the present invention. The type 1 time saving state corresponds to the "first gaming state" of the present invention. The two kinds of time saving states correspond to the "second game state" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that controls the time saving flag in S134 and S148 of FIG. 16 and S182 and S186 of FIG. 17 functions as the “setting unit” of the present invention. The first predetermined ratio corresponds to the "first predetermined ratio" of the present invention.

  The second predetermined ratio corresponds to the "second predetermined ratio" of the present invention. The third predetermined ratio corresponds to the "third predetermined ratio" of the present invention. The power cord 11 corresponds to the "variable winning opening" of the present invention. The first passage area 192 corresponds to the “first area” of the present invention. The second passage area 193 corresponds to the “second area” of the present invention. The normal symbol operation gate 10 corresponds to the "passage port" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41, which normally acquires a random number in S16 of FIG. 11, functions as the “third random number acquisition means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the normal hit determination in S16 of FIG. 11 functions as the “third determination means” of the present invention. The normal hit game corresponds to the “fourth hit game” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the ordinary electric auditors article processing shown in FIG. 19 functions as the “second executing means” of the present invention. The first big winning opening 16 corresponds to the "first big winning opening" of the present invention. The second big winning opening 17 corresponds to the "second big winning opening" of the present invention. The specific area 172 is a feature that corresponds to the “specific area” according to this invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above in detail, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. In the above embodiment, the second big winning opening 17 is opened in the small hit game, and the first big winning opening 16 is opened in the two kinds game executed due to the first kind game and the small hit game. The pachinko machine 1 does not necessarily have to have a plurality of special winning openings, and has only one special winning opening having a specific area inside, such as the second special winning opening 17, for example. May be. In this case, the one-type game, the two-type game and the small hit game are played by one big winning hole, so that the structure of the one-type game, the two-type game and the small hit game can be simplified.

  Further, in the above embodiment, only the first special winning opening 16 is opened in the type 1 game, but for example, the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are alternately opened, and the first kind The game may include a jackpot round in which the first special winning opening 16 is opened. The same applies to the small hit game and the two-type game. In other words, one kind of game, two kinds of game, and a small hit game may be configured by opening a plurality of special winning openings.

  The type 1 time saving state and the type 2 time saving state are at least higher than the rate at which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric Chu 11 is opened in the normal state, and the gaming state in which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric Chu 11 is opened. If In this case, in the normal state and the time saving state, the probability of being determined as a normal hit, the variation time of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the electric chew 11 may be the same or different. In the above-mentioned embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is the same in the type 1 time saving state and the type 2 saving time state, but the variation time of the normal symbol may be different between the type 1 saving time state and the type 2 saving time state. .. For example, the average variation time of the normal symbol may be different in each of the type 1 time saving state and the type 2 time saving state.

  In the execution of the present invention, depending on the game state at the time when it is determined to be a small hit, the type 1 time saving state may not be set after the end of the type 2 game. For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when it is determined that the small hit is in the normal state, the one-type time saving state is not set after the two-type game is ended. That is, the first predetermined ratio may be any ratio from 0% to 100%. However, in the pachinko machine 1, the combination of the game state and the small hit type at the time when it is determined to be the small hit includes at least one combination in which the one kind shortened state is set after the end of the two kinds game. To be

  In the above-described embodiment, the ratio of setting the two-type saving time state after the end of the two-type game due to the determination that it is a small hit in the two-type saving time state, and the determination that it is a big hit in the one-type saving time state is executed. The ratio (second predetermined ratio) in which the type 2 time saving state is set after the completion of the type 1 game is set to be the same. These ratios may be different from each other. In this case, it is possible to further change the degree of advantage of the player according to the game state. For example, the rate at which the type 2 time saving state is set after the end of the type 2 game due to the determination that it is a small hit in the type 2 saving time state may be higher than the second predetermined rate. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 can provide the player with a gaming property in which the advantage of the two-time saving state is further enhanced.

  In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the normal state and the one kind game is played, the one kind time saving state may be set at a predetermined ratio after the end of the one kind game. When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the type 1 time saving state and the type 1 game is played, the normal state may be set at a predetermined ratio after the end of the type 1 game. When it is judged as a big hit or a small hit in the two-type time saving state and the one-type game or the two-type game is performed, the normal state may be set at a predetermined ratio after the completion of the one-type game or the two-type game. In this case, it is possible to further change the degree of advantage of the player according to the game state.

  In the above-mentioned embodiment, when it is judged as a big hit in the 1st type time saving state and the 1st type game is played, it shifts to the 2nd type saving time at a rate of 65% (arrow h, see FIG. 9) and at a rate of 35%. The type 1 time saving state is maintained (see arrow i). For example, when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the one-time saving state and the one-type game is played, the game may be shifted to the two-time saving state at a rate of 100% (see arrow h). In this case, if it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the normal state, and then shifts to the type 2 shortening state, then the type 2 shortening state is continued (see arrows d and f) or shifts to the type 1 shortening state (arrow g. , E)). In the case of transition to the 1st saving time state, if the 1st type saving time is judged to be a big hit and the 1st type game is played, the 100% ratio shifts to the 2nd saving time state, which is more advantageous than the 1st saving time state. To do. By setting the transition condition of the gaming state in this way, the pachinko machine 1 enhances the value of the 1st type shortening state that enters by shifting from the 2nd type shortening state, and is provided in the conventional 1st type 2nd type mixing machine. It is possible to entertain the game in the type 1 time saving state, which is not performed, by the player.

  In addition to this, if the first big hit determination determines that the jackpot is a big hit in the two-time saving state, the two-time saving state may be maintained at a rate of 100% (see arrow f). In this case, it is possible to enhance the value of being determined to be a big hit by the first jackpot determination in the type 2 time saving state, and to allow the player to enjoy the game in the type 2 time saving state. Further, in this case, when the big hit game is executed due to the determination that it is a small hit in the second kind time saving state, the first kind time saving state is set at a predetermined ratio (see arrow e). The transition from the type 2 saving time state to the type 1 saving time state becomes clear as a rescue route when the type 2 saving time state is not maintained.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol does not include the small hit type, and the determination result that the first big hit determination is a small hit is not obtained. The present invention is not limited to this, and the hit type of the first special symbol may be configured so that the determination result that the first big hit determination is a small hit is obtained. In this case, when a game ball is won in the second big winning opening 17 during the small hitting game in the normal state, the prize ball is provided along with this, so that the player has more balls in the normal state and The advantage of the normal state is improved.

  All elements described in the claims, the description and the drawings (eg, display means, movable means, corresponding images, etc.) are physically single unless stated explicitly to limit the number. Alternatively, a plurality of them may be provided, and the arrangement may be changed appropriately. Further, the names given to the above-mentioned elements (element names) are merely given for convenience of description of the present case, and it is not particularly conscious that a special meaning is caused thereby. Therefore, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "main board" may be hardware alone or may include software. Further, it is easily conceivable for a person skilled in the art whether to properly configure a plurality of elements among all of the above elements or to configure one element into a plurality of elements. It is clear that any pattern is within the expected range without intentionally describing all the patterns in the description, etc., so that it is clearly excluded in the claims etc. It goes without saying that all of them are included in the scope of rights according to the present invention unless otherwise stated. Therefore, it is not considered that the right of the present invention is avoided only by adopting the structural difference within the extent of the extent to the gaming machine because it is not described in the present embodiment. .. In addition, the same applies to differences in the configurations, shapes, and the like of the respective elements that are obvious to those skilled in the art from the present embodiment.

1 Pachinko machine 10 Ordinary symbol actuation gate 11 Den Chu 13 Second starting opening 14 Third starting opening 16 First big winning opening 17 Second big winning opening 41 Main board 51 CPU
52 RAM
53 ROM
172 Specific area 192 First passage area 193 Second passage area

Claims (5)

A first random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number when the game ball wins the first starting opening,
Second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number when the game ball wins the second starting opening,
First determination means for determining whether to execute a first hit game based on the first random number acquired by the first random number acquisition means,
Second determination means for determining whether to execute a second winning game based on the second random number acquired by the second random number acquisition means,
The first hit game according to the judgment result by the first judgment means, the second hit game according to the judgment result by the second judgment means, the second hit game according to the judgment result by the second judgment means Due to the fact that the winning game has been executed, the third winning game, first executing means for executing each,
A normal gaming state, a first gaming state in which the determination by the first determining means is easier to be performed than the normal gaming state, and a second gaming state in which the determination by the second determining means is easier to be performed than the normal gaming state And a setting means for setting any of a plurality of game states including at least
The setting means ,
If the third contact game is executed by the previous SL first execution means, to set said first game state at a first predetermined rate after the end of the third per game,
When the first gaming state is set after the end of the third winning game, when the first winning game is executed by the first executing means in accordance with the determination result by the first determining means, After the end of the first hit game, set the second game state at a second predetermined ratio,
When the first hitting game is executed by the first executing device according to the judgment result of the first judging device in the normal game state, the second game is executed at a third predetermined ratio after the end of the first hitting game. Set the state,
A gaming machine, wherein the second predetermined ratio is higher than the third predetermined ratio . The probability that the third winning game is executed in the second gaming state by the first executing means is higher than the probability that the first winning game is executed in the first gaming state by the first executing means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: A variable winning port in which the game ball can be changed to a first state in which the prize is difficult or impossible to win and a second state in which the game ball is easier to win than the first state
A first area and a second area through which the gaming balls that have won the variable winning opening can pass,
A third random number acquisition means for acquiring a third random number when the game ball passes through a passage opening through which the game ball passes,
Third determination means for determining whether to execute a fourth hit game based on the third random number acquired by the third random number acquisition means,
Depending on the determination result by the third determining means, the changing winning hole and a second executing means for executing said fourth per game varied to the second state from the first state,
In the first gaming state, the gaming balls that have won the variable winning opening are more likely to pass through the first area than the second area,
In the second gaming state, the game balls that have won the variable winning opening are more likely to pass through the second area than the first area,
The first starting port and the second starting port are configured to be variable in the first state and the second state,
The first starting opening changes from the first state to the second state when a game ball passes through the first area,
The game machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the second starting opening changes from the first state to the second state when a game ball passes through the second area. The first starting opening and the second starting opening that have changed to the second state are non-electrically changed from the second state to the first state by winning a predetermined number of game balls in each. The gaming machine according to claim 3, which is characterized in that. A third state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win and a fourth state in which the game ball is easier to win than the third state are provided with a first big winning opening and a second big winning opening,
The first execution means,
The first winning game is executed by switching the first special winning opening from the third state to the fourth state at least once,
By switching the second special winning opening from the third state to the fourth state at least once, the second winning game is executed,
By switching the first special winning opening from the third state to the fourth state at least once, provided that the game ball that has won the second special winning opening passes through a specific area in which it can pass, The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the third winning game is executed.

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