JP7207754B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

According to Patent Document 1 below, a jackpot game is performed in which a big winning hole (variable winning hole) is opened based on the winning of the starting hole, and when a game ball passes through a specific area in the big winning hole, a game after the big winning game is played. A gaming machine is described that controls the state to a high probability state.

JP 2015-071037 A

By the way, in the game machine described in the above document, in which the game machine is controlled to a high-probability state based on passing through a specific area in the big winning opening, passage through the specific area occurs in a scene not intended by the manufacturer. Therefore, it is conceivable that the state is controlled to a high-probability state. Therefore, it is desirable to take countermeasures assuming the occurrence of such a situation.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game for opening the variable winning opening when the result of the predetermined determination process is the first decision result;
high probability state control means capable of controlling a high probability state in which the probability of executing the jackpot game is higher than a normal probability state when the game ball that has won the variable winning hole passes through a specific area;
a privilege game state control means capable of controlling a privilege game state in which entering a ball into a variable starting port is easier than a non-privilege game state;
Symbol display control means for stopping and displaying in a stop mode indicating the result of the predetermined determination process after the identification symbol is variably displayed;
Variation pattern selection means for selecting the type of variation pattern of the identification pattern based on the result of the predetermined determination process;
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect according to the type of variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means ,
The privilege game state control means is
When the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal probability state and the non-privilege gaming state is the second determination result, the privilege gaming state may be controlled without executing the jackpot game,
When the result of the predetermined determination process in the high probability state and the non-privilege game state is the second determination result, the privilege game state is not controlled,
The jackpot game includes a non-specific jackpot game in which passage to the specific area is more difficult than the specific jackpot game,
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the non-specific jackpot game, the game state after the end of the non-specific jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state and the non-privilege game state,
The variation pattern selection means selects the first variation pattern when it is determined to be the second determination result in the normal probability state and the non-privilege gaming state, and the high probability state and the non- The gaming machine is characterized in that a second variation pattern different from the first variation pattern is selected when it is determined that the second determination result is obtained in the privilege game state .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not easily interfere with a game even if it is controlled to a high-probability state due to unintended passing through a specific area.

1 is a perspective view of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine. It is a schematic front view showing a big winning device provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 2, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. (A) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (B) A table showing the relationship between the type of jackpot symbol and the game state after the jackpot game. It is a table showing the opening control of the big winning opening and the operation control of the distribution member. It is a table which shows the operation|movement pattern of a distribution member. It is a timing chart which shows operation|movement, such as a distribution member, in the distribution member operation|movement round of a difficult-to-pass pattern. It is a timing chart which shows operation|movement of a distribution member etc. in the distribution member operation|movement round of an easy-passing pattern. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) A reach determination table. (C) Normal symbol hit determination table. (D) It is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a losing pattern type determination table. (A) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for non-time saving state. (B) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state. It is an electric chew opening pattern determination table. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. 8 is a flowchart of an emergency setting process; It is a flowchart of game state reset processing. It is a flowchart of jackpot start processing. It is a flowchart of a big winning opening operation setting process. It is a flowchart of jackpot opening processing. It is a flow chart of a big winning opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of jackpot closing processing. It is a flowchart of jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 8 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing; 4 is a flowchart of operation pattern setting processing; 9 is a flowchart of distribution member control processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a fluctuation effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal fluctuation|variation in fluctuation|variation production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the time saving rush production|presentation in variable production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the background image of the sky background mode set in the time saving state based on special loss.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and horizontal direction of each part of a pachinko game machine as an example of the game machine will be described by matching the vertical direction and horizontal direction seen from the player facing the pachinko game machine. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko game machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko game machine.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted inside the game machine frame 50 . A front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 includes a handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 for storing game balls, and a hit ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated therein. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 that can be operated by the player during effects that are executed as the game progresses. A frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for decoration are provided on the front frame 51 .

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is surrounded by a rail member 4 and formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball shot by operating a handle 60 flows down. The game board 2 is provided with board lamps 5 (see FIG. 6) for decoration. The game area 3 is provided with a plurality of game pegs (not shown) for guiding game balls.

Further, near the center of the game area 3, an image display device (display means) 7, which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the image display device 7, variable display of production patterns (decorative patterns) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special pattern and the second special pattern to be described later. There is an effect pattern display area that performs (variable display). Incidentally, the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is called the effect symbol variation effect. The production design fluctuation production is sometimes called "decorative design fluctuation production" or simply "variation production".

The performance symbol display area is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". A left pattern display area displays a left performance pattern 8L, a middle pattern display area displays a medium performance pattern 8C, and a right pattern display area displays a right performance pattern 8R. Each of the performance symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 7 displays the first special symbol and the To clearly display the result of variable display of a second special symbol (that is, the result of a big winning lottery).

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is lost (usually lost), the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose pattern such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 7 rather than by the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b. The position of the pattern display area may not be fixed. Further, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 7 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above, a big win effect that is performed in parallel with the big win game (an example of the special game), a demonstration effect for waiting for customers, and the like. 7a. In addition, in the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect pending display area for displaying the effect pending image 9 according to the number of stored first special figure pending and second special figure pending, which will be described later. By the display of the effect pending image 9, the memory number of the first special figure pending displayed in the first special figure pending display 43a (see FIG. 4) described later and the second special figure pending display 43b are displayed. The number of memories of the second special figure reservation can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decoration 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 . A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 . A warp section 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage section 11 from the exit. In addition, a board movable body 15 is arranged in a retracted state on the upper part of the center decorative body 10.例文帳に追加

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is a first start opening (an example of a ball entry opening, a first ball entry opening, a fixed ball entry opening, a fixed start opening , a first starting prize opening) 20 is provided. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.).

In addition, below the first start hole 20 in the game area 3, there is a second start hole (an example of a ball hole, also referred to as a second ball hole, a variable ball hole, a variable start hole, and a second start prize hole) 21 A normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also called an ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electric role). Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 triggers a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery).

The electric tube 22 has a movable member (entrance opening/closing member) 23 , and opens and closes the second start opening 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . The movable member 23 is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is in an open state. In other words, the second starting hole 21 is a starting hole in which the ease with which a game ball enters can be changed. If the electric tube 22 makes it easier for the ball to enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, It does not have to be the one that makes it impossible to enter the second starting port 21 .

In addition, a gate (passing area) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the upper right side of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3 . Passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is a trigger for execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22 .

Further, below the gate 28 in the game area 3, a big winning device 31 having a big winning opening (an example of a variable winning opening, also called a specific winning opening or a special winning opening) 30 is provided. The big winning device 31 is also called a special winning means, a special variable winning device, or a special electric accessory (special electric role). The big winning device 31 has an opening/closing member (special winning opening opening/closing member) 32 and opens and closes the big winning opening 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). That is, the big winning opening solenoid 33 is a drive source for the opening/closing member 32 . A game ball can enter the big winning opening 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is open.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, inside the big winning device 31, there are a specific area (V area) 39 and a non-specific area (non V region) 70 is formed. In addition, in the big winning device 31, a big winning hole sensor 30a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the big winning hole 30 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area . In addition, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting passage of a game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged in the specific area 39. As shown in FIG. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is arranged.

Also, the big winning device 31 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes game balls that have passed through the big winning opening 30 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid 73 that drives the distribution member 71. It has A distribution member solenoid 73 is a drive source for the distribution member 71 . When the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 assumes a first state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific region 39, and when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the game balls are distributed to the non-specific region 70. Take the second state. Note that the distribution member 71 is, in other words, a shutter member that opens and closes the specific area 39 .

FIG. 3(A) shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in the first state (passage permission state) that allows passage of game balls to the specific area 39 . When the sorting member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 30 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the big winning hole sensor 30a. The route of this game ball is called a first route. In addition, in this embodiment, the length of the game ball path from the arrangement position of the big winning opening sensor 30a on the first route to the branch position of the game ball by the distribution member 71 is relatively short, 5 cm or less. The length of the game ball passage can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

FIG. 3(B) shows that the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state (passage prevention state) that prevents passage of game balls to the specific area 39 . When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the big prize opening 30 rolls on the upper surface of the distribution member 71 and passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the big prize opening sensor 30a. do. This game ball route is called a second route.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 triggers a shift to a high probability state, which will be described later. In other words, the specific area 39 is a variable probability operating opening (variable probability area), and the big winning device 31 is a so-called V attacker. On the other hand, the non-specific area 70 is not a probability variable operation opening.

Returning to FIG. 2 , at the bottom of the game area 3 , there are provided a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 6 for discharging game balls that have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 3 .

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

A first starting port 20, an electric tube 22, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. A player can aim to win a prize to the first starting port 20 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, a gate 28, a big winning device 31, an electric tube 22, and an outlet 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. The player can aim to pass through the gate 28 or win the second starting opening 21 and the big winning opening 30 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a display device 40 is arranged in the center of the right side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the indicators 40 variably display a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays a first special symbol (an example of an identification symbol) and a second special symbol (an example of an identification symbol) that is variably displayed. A second special symbol display device 41b and a normal symbol display device 42 for variably displaying a normal symbol (general symbol) are included. In addition, in the display device 40, the first special symbol display device 43a for displaying the memory number of operation suspension (first special symbol suspension) of the first special symbol display device 41a, and the operation suspension of the second special symbol display device 41b (Second special figure suspension) 2nd special figure suspension display 43b for displaying the number of memories, and the normal figure suspension display 44 for displaying the number of operation suspension (normal figure suspension) of the normal design display 42 is

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 . The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol (special symbol 1) and the second special symbol (special symbol 2) may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display device 41. Also, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 43.

In the special symbol display device 41, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on the winning of the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 is performed. Notify the results. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (a special pattern of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed specific special pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won) is selected. A jackpot game is performed to open the jackpot 30 at the same time. The opening pattern of the big winning opening 30 in the big winning game will be described later.

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

In this pachinko game machine 1, when there is a winning (entering a ball) of a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, the value of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (numerical information , Also referred to as determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 5). Specifically, if the winning to the first start port 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (see FIG. 5) as the first special figure reservation, if the winning to the second start port 21 It is stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 85b (see FIG. 5) as 2 special figure suspension. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable display of the special symbols. Even if a prize is won during execution of a special game, the right of a jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number as the upper limit.

And the number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 43. Specifically, each special figure reservation indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure reservations.

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

Specifically, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 4), and displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●○", in which only the right LED lights up. A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. It should be noted that the normal losing design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In the pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 86 (see FIG. 5). It is temporarily stored as figure pending. There is an upper limit to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 86 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal design random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the normal design variable display is performed to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, a prize is won. Even if there is, with a predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage.

And the number of such normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 44 . Specifically, the normal map hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal map reserves by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map reserves.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board (game control board) 80 for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, A sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for performing control, a payout control board 110 for controlling pay-out of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 forms a main control section, and the sub-control board 90 forms a sub-control section together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the audio control board 106, which will be described later. The sub-control unit includes at least the sub-control board 90, and can control the game effects using the effect means (the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the board movable body 15, etc.). Just do it.

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

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

The RAM 84 is provided with the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and the normal figure reservation storage unit 86 described above. The first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b can be said to be storage means.

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

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

As the solenoids, the electric tuning solenoid 24, the big winning opening solenoid 33, and the sorting member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric tooth solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric tooth 22 . The big winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening/closing member 32 of the big winning device 31 . The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the big winning device 31 .

Further, the main control board 80 is connected with a special symbol display 41 , a normal symbol display 42 , a special symbol reservation display 43 and a normal symbol reservation display 44 . That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "effect control microcomputer") 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes the program stored in the ROM 93, data and signals. An I/O port section (input/output circuit) 97 for input/output is included. Note that the ROM 93 may be externally attached.

As shown in FIG. 6, an image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols (including production patterns), background images, and the like. image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on commands from the performance control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

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

Also, the effect control microcomputer 91 is provided on the frame lamp 66 provided on the game machine frame 50 and on the game board 2 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Lighting control of the board lamp 5 is performed. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and emits light. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. Data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 91 operates the board movable body 15 (see FIG. 2) connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The board movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10 . The movable panel body 15 is unfolded from the storage state (see FIG. 2) in which it is compactly folded and stored at the peripheral portion (upper portion in this embodiment) of the display screen 7a, and the central portion of the display screen 7a is opened. It can be displaced to an exposed state (not shown) in which it is exposed in front of almost the entire area including.

Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates motion pattern data (also called drive data) that determines the motion mode of the board movable body 15, and controls the motion of the board movable body 15 according to the motion pattern data. Data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107 , and in that case, the CPU may be caused to control the lighting of the lamp and the operation control of the movable board 15 . Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

Also, the sub-control board 90 is connected to a production button detection switch (SW) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a through a frame relay board 98. As shown in FIG. The performance button detection switch 63a detects that the performance button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the performance button 63 is pushed, a detection signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the performance button detection switch 63a. The select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the select button detection switch 64a.

3. Explanation of Jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "jackpots" and "losses" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of a "big hit", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "big hit pattern". In the case of "loss", the special symbol display 41 stops and displays "missing symbol". When a jackpot is won, a jackpot game (an example of a special game) is executed to open the jackpot 30 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special symbol (type of jackpot). In addition, as will be described later, "losing" includes "normal losing" and "special losing", and when the "special losing" is elected, the jackpot game is not executed, and the time saving state described later may be controlled by

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

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. 7(A). As shown in FIG. 7A, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots. V passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1-2 and special figure 2_jackpot pattern 4, these patterns are called passing patterns) and V non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3, this pattern is not passed It is called a design for use).

The V passage jackpot is a jackpot that can be easily passed to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game based on winning the jackpot. On the other hand, the V non-passing jackpot is a jackpot that is impossible or difficult to pass through to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game based on winning the jackpot. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a gaming machine controlled to a high probability state based on passing through the specific area 39 . Therefore, the V passage jackpot is a jackpot that is expected to be controlled to a high probability state, and the V non-passage jackpot is a jackpot that is expected not to be controlled to a high probability state. Operation control of the distribution member 71 that switches whether or not passage through the specific region 39 is permitted will be described later.

And in this form, as shown in FIG. 7(B), V passage (to the specific area 39) during the jackpot game (specific jackpot game) based on the V passage jackpot (jackpot pattern 1, jackpot pattern 2, jackpot pattern 4) pass), the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a high-probability state and a time-saving state. In this case, both the upper limit number of executions of special figure fluctuation in the high probability state (probability variation number) and the upper limit number of executions of special figure fluctuation in the time saving state (time saving number of times) are both set to 161 times. However, when there is no V passage during the jackpot game based on the V passage jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the normal probability state and the time saving state. In this case, the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times. Thus, in this form, in the V passing jackpot, contrary to the intention of the manufacturer, when it becomes V non-passing (irregular V non-passing), it is not controlled to a high probability state, but in a time saving state trying to control.

Further, in this embodiment, when there is no V passage (passing to the specific area 39) in the jackpot game (non-specific jackpot game) based on the V non-pass jackpot (jackpot pattern 3), the game state after the jackpot game is normal probability It is controlled in a state and a time saving state. In this case, the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times. However, when there is a V pass during the big win game based on the V non-pass big win, the game state after the big win game is controlled to a high probability state and a non-time saving state. In this case, the probability variation frequency is set to 161 times. Thus, in this form, in the V non-passing jackpot, contrary to the intention of the manufacturer, if V passing (irregular V passing) occurs, it is controlled to a high probability state, but it is controlled to a short time state I try not to.

As shown in FIG. 7(A), in the lottery of special figure 1, when the jackpot is won, it is distributed to the V passing jackpot at a rate of 55%, and the remaining 45% is distributed to the V non-passing jackpot. On the other hand, in the lottery of the special figure 2, when the jackpot is won, it is always distributed to the V passage jackpot. In other words, in this form, the jackpot lottery (lottery of special figure 2) based on the winning of the second start opening 21 than the jackpot lottery (lottery of special figure 1) based on the winning of the first start opening 20 It is set to be advantageous for the player.

Here, in the present embodiment, the jackpot is 10R regardless of which jackpot pattern it is based on. And V passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1 and 2, special figure 2_jackpot pattern 4) and V non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3), as shown in FIG. In all the round games up to, the big winning opening 30 is opened in a long opening mode. The open mode of long opening is an open mode in which the big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 25000 ms. If the game is played normally, it is possible to win as many as the maximum number of winning balls (10 in this form) to the big winning hole 30 in one round game until the end of the open period of 25000 ms. . When the number of winning balls into the big winning hole 30 reaches the maximum number of winning balls, the big winning hole 30 is closed. Then, after an inter-round interval (2000 ms), the next round game is started.

In this way, in this form, it is possible to win 10R worth of prize balls in all V passing jackpots (special figure 1_jackpot patterns 1 and 2, special figure 2_jackpot pattern 4), but the notification mode of jackpot winning is Fig. 1_jackpot pattern 1 and special figure 2_jackpot pattern 4 and special figure 1_jackpot pattern 2 are different. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7(A), when special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1 and special figure 2_jackpot pattern 4 are elected, in the variable production that notifies the judgment result of jackpot winning, the production pattern As a final stop mode, gold symbols (3 or 7 in this embodiment) are stopped and displayed, thereby announcing that it is a V passage jackpot.

On the other hand, when the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 2 is won, the final stop mode of the production pattern is the silver pattern (1, 2, 4 , 5, 6, or 8) are stopped and displayed. Double eyes of the silver pattern is also the final stop mode in the variable performance when winning the V non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3). In other words, when the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 2 is won, it is not reported that the V passage jackpot is won in the variation performance based on the winning. When the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 2 is won, the player is notified of the V-pass jackpot by executing a winning battle performance during the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3, which is the V non-passing jackpot, is won, a defeat battle effect is executed during the jackpot game. A player is informed that he/she has won the V non-passing jackpot by executing the battle presentation of defeat.

[Operation Control of Distribution Member] Next, the operation control of the distribution member 71 (opening/closing control of the specific area 39) for each jackpot will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the rounds in which the distribution member 71 operates (referred to as "distribution member operation rounds" or "V operation rounds") are determined to be 7R and 9R in each jackpot. The execution interval of the distribution member operation round is separated by one round or more so that the opening period of the specific area 39 in the previous round game does not overlap with the opening period of the specific area 39 in the next round game. is. In addition, in the present embodiment, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B) in which passage to the specific region 39 is prevented during periods other than the distribution member operation round.

The V actuation round includes a difficult-to-pass pattern V actuation round (a V actuation round in which V passage (passing to the specific region 39) is substantially impossible) and an easy-to-pass pattern V actuation round (a V actuation round in which it is easy to pass through the V). possible V actuation rounds). In the V passing jackpot (jackpot symbols 1, 2, and 4), the 7th round game is a V-operating round with a difficult-to-pass pattern, and the 9th round game is a V-operating round with an easy-to-pass pattern. . On the other hand, in the V non-passing jackpot (jackpot pattern 3), both the 7th round game and the 9th round game are V operation rounds with a difficult-to-pass pattern.

Here, in this embodiment, there are two types of operation patterns (first operation pattern and second operation pattern) shown in FIG. 9 as the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 . In the first operation pattern, through 12 ms closing control (control to the second state (FIG. 3B) in which passage to the specific region 39 is impossible), 24 ms open control (passing to the specific region 39 is an operation pattern for performing a first state (control to FIG. 3(A)) in which . On the other hand, the second operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the distribution member 71 is controlled to the pass-permitting state (first state) over a maximum of 26500 ms.

Even if the distribution member 71 is controlled by the first operation pattern, the game ball hardly passes through the specific area 39 . This is because the period during which the distribution member 71 takes the pass-permitting state (first state) is as short as 24 ms. In contrast, if the distribution member 71 is controlled in the second operation pattern, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 . This is because there is no period in which the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state (second state), and the passage allowing state is maintained for a maximum of 26500 ms. In addition, if the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage permitting state (the open state in which the specific area 39 is opened) at the end of the round game, the passage blocking state (the closed state in which the specific area 39 is closed) controlled by Further, the opening of the specific area 39 (control to the pass-allowing state) is called V-open, and the closing of the specific area 39 (control to the pass-blocking state) is called V-close. In addition, like the opening of the specific region 39 over 24 ms, the V opening in which V passage cannot be expected is called V short opening, and the V opening that allows V passage, such as the opening of the specific region 39 over a maximum of 26500 ms, is V. It is called long opening.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the difficult-to-pass pattern V operation round, the value of the large winning opening winning counter that counts the number of winning game balls to the large winning opening 30 is determined to be "0". Therefore, the distribution member 71 is operated in the first operation pattern, but is not operated in the second operation pattern no matter what the value of the special winning opening winning counter is. For this reason, it is virtually impossible for a V-pass to occur in a hard-to-pass pattern V actuation round. In FIG. 10, the section (1) indicates a section in which the distribution member 71 operates in the first operation pattern, and the subsequent section (2) indicates that the distribution member 71 is inactive. It shows the interval.

On the other hand, in the easy-to-pass pattern V operation round, as shown in FIG. Further, based on the fact that the value of the big winning opening winning counter is determined to be "2" (an example of a specific value), the distribution member 71 is operated in the second operating pattern. . Thus, it is possible for V-passage to occur in the V-actuation rounds of the easy-passage pattern. In FIG. 11, section (1) indicates a section in which the distribution member 71 operates in the first operation pattern, section (2) indicates a section in which the distribution member 71 is inactive, A section (3) indicates a section in which the distribution member 71 operates in the second operation pattern.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started based on the value of the special winning opening winning counter, and the distribution member 71 Only one value is set (only "0") in the large winning opening winning counter that triggers the operation of the large winning opening that triggers the operation of the distribution member 71 in the V operation round of the easy passage pattern Two winning counter values are set (“0” and “2”). Then, the value of the big winning opening prize counter that serves as an operation trigger in the first operation pattern that is scheduled not to generate the V passage is set to "0". You can expect the following:

That is, if the value of the big winning opening winning counter, which is the trigger for the operation in the first operation pattern that is scheduled not to generate the V passage, is set to a value other than "0" such as "1", this embodiment can be used. In a game machine, such as the pachinko game machine 1, in which the passage length of the game ball from the arrangement position of the big winning slot sensor 30a in the big winning device 31 to the branching portion (distribution portion) by the distribution member 71 is relatively short ( In this embodiment, there is a distribution portion by the distribution member 71 approximately directly below the passing portion of the game ball in the big winning opening sensor 30a, see FIG. Even if the period of is shortened, there is a possibility that the winning ball entering the big winning hole 30 will pass through the specific area 39 .

Therefore, as in this embodiment, the value of the big winning opening winning counter, which triggers the operation in the second operation pattern for generating the V passage, is a specific value of 1 or more ("2" in this embodiment). , by setting the value of the big winning hole winning counter, which is the trigger for operation in the first operation pattern, to "0", the first winning ball into the big winning hole 30 in the V operation round is activated by the big winning device 31 Before reaching the distribution portion by the distribution member 71, the operation in the first operation pattern is likely to end, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of unintended V passage (irregular V passage).

Thus, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, although measures to suppress irregular V passage are sufficiently taken, a special loss (as described later, a loss pattern that triggers a time-saving state) is installed. In relation to this, the following matters are of concern. That is, in the unlikely event that an irregular V passage occurs in the V non-passing jackpot, it is controlled to a high probability state and a non-time saving state, but during this high probability state and non-time saving state, the possibility of winning a special loss occurs. Therefore, as will be described later, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time saving state is divided into when it is in the normal probability state and when it is in the high probability state, and different special figures according to each game state at the time of special loss A variation pattern is selected (see FIG. 14(A)). This point will be described in detail later.

[Various Random Numbers] Here, in the pachinko game machine 1, a lottery for whether or not a big win is made is based on a 'big win random number', and a lottery for the type of a winning big win is made based on a 'symbol type random number'. As shown in FIG. 12(A), the jackpot random number ranges from 0 to 65,535. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the symbol type random number, the random number obtained based on the winning of the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes "reach random number" and "fluctuation pattern random number".

The ready-to-win random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a ready-to-win in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the big hit determination is a loss. Reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of production patterns (decorative patterns) that is variably displayed remains, and it depends on which design the variably displayed production pattern is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") that is a combination of performance symbols indicating a big hit. Incidentally, the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if they are slightly swaying within the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. Random numbers acquired based on passing through the gate 28 include normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 12(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22 . The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

4. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special symbol display device 41 and the normal symbol display device 42 of the pachinko game machine 1 respectively have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is called a "high probability state", and a state in which it is not activated is called a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 13-1(A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbols by the special symbol display device 41 (that is, the stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher.

Moreover, the state in which the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is called "shortening of working hours", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-shortening of working hours". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 14). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, a shorter variable time is likely to be selected as the variable display of the special symbols compared to when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 . That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal design random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is determined using a normal design hit determination table that is larger than the normal design hit determination table used in the non-time saving state, and the hit determination (normal design determination) is performed ( (See Fig. 13-1(C)). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 is a normal winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In this form, the variation time of the normal pattern is 10 seconds in the non-time-saving state, but is 1 second in the time-saving state (see FIG. 13-1 (D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 15). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 15). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 22 is activated.

When the probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating As a result, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game balls enter the second starting port 21 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric support control state or an entry support state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-power support control state or a non-entrance support state.

A high base state may not be one in which all of the above functions are active. That is, operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened. Therefore, it is sufficient that the electric tube 22 can be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game when passage to the specific area 39 occurs in the V passage jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (161 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game when the passage to the specific area 39 does not occur in the V non-passing jackpot and the V passing jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, i.e., low probability state) and time-saving state and high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game when irregular V passage occurs in the V non-passing jackpot is a high probability state, a non-time saving state and a low base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high-probability-low base state". The high-probability-low base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (161 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may also be referred to as "normal game state". Also, the state during execution of the special game (jackpot game) is referred to as "special game state (jackpot game state)". Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high-probability state and the high-base state is called an "advantageous gaming state". In addition, the non-time-saving state (low base state) is also referred to as a non-privilege game state, and the time-saving state (high base state) is also referred to as a privilege game state.

In high-base states such as high-probability-high base state and low-probability-high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 3B (see FIG. 2) by hitting to the right. This is because the electrical sapo control makes it easier to open the electric tube 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the game ball is passed to the gate 28 which triggers the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is hit to the right to win the game ball to the second starting port 21.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a low probability low base state or a high probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A (see FIG. 2) by hitting left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start opening 20 than the second start opening 21. It is because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 20.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

5. Special Loss Next, the “special loss” will be explained. When the pachinko game machine 1 determines that it is lost as a result of the special symbol lottery, it determines the type of the lost symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the lost symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 13-2.

As shown in FIG. 13-2, the type of losing design determined by the lottery of the special figure 1 (the losing design stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and the type of the lottery of the special figure 2 Losing There are two types of symbols (losing symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b). Specifically, in the lottery of Special Figure 1, at a rate of 99.5%, "Special Figure 1 _ Losing Design A" is determined, and at a rate of 0.5%, "Special Figure 1 _ Losing Design B" is determined. . On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 90%, "special figure 2_losing design C" is determined, and at a rate of 10%, "special figure 2_losing design D" is determined.

"Special Figure 1_Losing Design A" and "Special Figure 2_Losing Design C" are normal losers, and "Special Figure 1_Losing Design B" and "Special Figure 2_Losing Design D" are special losers. A special loss is a loss that can serve as a control trigger for a time saving state. In other words, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, the game control microcomputer 81 may control the game state after the stop display of the losing symbol to the time saving state. For this reason, the special loss is also called a time saving loss. It should be noted that "special figure 1_losing design B" and "special figure 2_losing design D" are examples of non-specific modes relating to the stop mode of the special symbols.

Here, in the time saving state with "special figure 1_loss pattern B" as a control trigger, the number of times of saving time (upper limit execution number of times of special figure fluctuation in the time saving state) is set to 30 times. On the other hand, the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times in the time saving state with "special figure 2_loss pattern D" as a control trigger. Thus, in this form, the time saving state based on the special loss in the lottery of special figure 2 has more time saving times than the time saving state based on the special loss in the lottery of special figure 1, so it can be said that it is advantageous for the player. . In addition, the time-saving state triggered by the control of "Special Figure 2_ Losing Pattern D" is the result of the lottery based on the remaining hold of Special Figure 2 (Special Figure 2 hold accumulated when returning from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state) , may migrate.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 39. FIG. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 16 from the ROM 83 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). Initial settings include, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, various flags, status, counter, and timer. etc. are reset. Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 12 are updated by adding one. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this case, there is no need to update random numbers by software.

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

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), first, the output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 (first start sensor 20a, second start sensor 21a, big winning sensor 30a, The detection signal detected by the normal winning opening sensor 27a (see FIG. 5) is read. In addition, in the input process (S102), a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting that the lower tray 62 is full is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower tray full data.

Next, security control processing (S103) is executed. In the security control process (S103), the presence or absence of fraud is detected, and based on the detection result, processing such as notifying the occurrence of fraud is performed. Fraudulent acts include, for example, electric chew 22 (that is, normal electric role), fraudulent prize winning to big prize opening 30, fraudulent passage to specific area 39, fraudulent act using magnetism (not shown by a magnetic detection sensor behavior detected), cheating using radio waves (action detected by a radio wave detection sensor (not shown)), cheating that vibrates the pachinko game machine 1 (action detected by a vibration detection sensor (not shown)), etc. be. In addition, in the security control process (S103), a discrepancy in the number of balls entering and exiting the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game and a discrepancy in the number of balls entering and exiting the big winning opening 30 in the round game are confirmed, and if there is a discrepancy, that fact is displayed. inform.

Next, timer update processing (S104) is executed. In the timer update process (S104), the values of various timers in operation are updated (subtracted). Next, a prize ball control process (S105) is performed. In the prize ball control process (S105), based on the detection signals of various sensors read in the input process (S102), a payout command for paying out the prize balls corresponding to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM84. . The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 110 .

Next, a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S106) is performed. The normal design/special design main random number update process (S106) is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. ) until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005)).

After the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S106), the later-described start opening sensor detection process (S107), normal operation process (S108), special operation process (S109), and specific area sensor detection process (S110) are performed. Run. After that, a process of outputting drive data for the big winning opening solenoid 33 is performed (S111). That is, the big winning opening 30 is opened or closed.

Then, an operation pattern setting process (S112) for setting the operation pattern of the distribution member 71, and the distribution member 71 is set to the first state (passage permission state) or the second state ( Pass blocking state) is performed (S113), other processing (S114) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. The operation pattern setting process (S112) and the distribution member control process (S113) will be described later. As other processing (S114), based on the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls described later, the second special-figure reservation display 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or based on the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls described later It controls the display mode which shows the number of the 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a. In addition, based on the number of normal-pattern pending balls, which will be described later, the normal-pattern pending indicator 44 is controlled to display the number.

Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 16). A side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output processing (S101) of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Starting opening sensor detection process] Next, the starting opening sensor detection process (S107) executed in the main side timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the start sensor detection process (S107), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), gate passage processing (S202), which will be described later, is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process passes through the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won the second start port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won the second start port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Determining whether the number of pending balls (the number of second special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special pending provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) (S204). Then, if the number of special 2 pending balls has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of special 2 pending balls is less than "4" (in S204 NO), "1" is added to the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (S205).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S206) it does. In the special figure 2 random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation Acquire the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random value group shown in FIG. 12 (A)), and store the acquired random values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the current special figure 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b corresponding to the number of reservation balls.

Subsequently, in the starting hole sensor detection process (S107), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting hole sensor 20a (S209). . When the game ball has not won the first start port 20 (NO in S209), the process is finished, but when the game ball has won the first start port 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is reserved. Determine whether the number of balls (the number of the first special figure reservation, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure reservation provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) (S210). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (NO in S210 ), and add "1" to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls (S211).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S212) it does. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), like the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 12 (A)), and obtain the obtained random value Stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls among the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the gate passing process (S202), the number of normal design reserved balls (the number of normal design reservations, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of normal design reservations provided in the RAM 84 ) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal design reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the normal number of reserved design balls (S302), and normal design random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 12(B)) is acquired, and the acquired random value is currently Stored in the storage area according to the number of normal design holding balls.

[Normal operation process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S108) following the starting opening sensor detection process (S107). As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal operation process (S108), first, it is determined whether or not the power tube 22 is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped (S402). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S403). If the variable display of normal symbols is not in progress (NO in S403), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

In step S404, if the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is not "0" (NO in S404), hit determination processing (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 86 is read, and the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 13-1 (C) It is determined whether or not it hits based on. Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set the normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "general figure losing symbol" is set, and if "hitting", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Select a symbol variation pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 10 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by one (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each general pattern reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86 is shifted by one from the current position to the side to be read, and the memory corresponding to the fourth reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86 Clear the area (storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, it is made to be digested in the order in which the general map reservation was reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to inform the sub-control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

If it is during the fluctuation display of the normal design in the above step S403 (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S411), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the normal symbol variation stop command for informing the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol variation stop is set (S413), the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and the process ends.

Also, if the stop display of the normal design is in progress at step S402 described above (YES at S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set at step S414 has passed (S415). If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S416)), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern for the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 15) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 . On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 15) during the non-time-saving state is set as the open pattern of the electric tube 22 . Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S417, the electric tube 22 is operated (S418).

Also, if the electric tube 22 is in operation in the above step S401 (YES in S401), then it is determined whether or not the operating time of the electric tube 22 has elapsed (S419). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is ended (S420).

[Special Action Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs special action processing (S109) following normal action processing (S108). The special action process (S109) is a process related to the special symbol display device 41 and the big winning device 31. FIG. In the special action process (S109), as shown in FIG. 21, the value of the special action status is read (S1001), and one of the processes (one of S1002 to S1008) is executed according to this value. do.

Specifically, when the value of the special action status is "1", a special symbol standby process (S1002) is performed. Moreover, when the value of the special action status is "2", the process during special symbol fluctuation (S1003) is performed. Also, when the value of the special action status is "3", a special design determination process (S1004) is performed. Also, when the value of the special action status is "4", a jackpot start process (S1005) is performed. Also, when the value of the special action status is "5", the jackpot opening process (S1006) is performed. Also, when the value of the special action status is "6", the jackpot closing process (S1007) is performed. Also, when the value of the special action status is "7", the jackpot ending process (S1008) is performed. Each of these processes (S1002 to S1008) will be described later. Note that the initial value of the special action status is "1".

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby processing (S1002), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0". is determined (S1401). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1407). And if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20, already It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1413). NO), waits for the lapse of a predetermined waiting time, and sets a customer waiting waiting command for displaying a waiting screen (S1414).

If the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21 (reservation information of special figure 2 ), if there is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reservation information of special 2, If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 start port 20 (reservation information of special figure 1), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (S1411). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) Information and information (information including information on fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) is included.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1401). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation. And in this form, the lottery based on the second special reservation is more likely to win the jackpot (V passing jackpot) that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special reservation (Fig. 7) (A)).

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1501 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the jackpot random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) Read the counter value. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) read out.

Next, a big hit determination table (FIG. 13-1(A)) is set (S1502), and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the set big hit determination table (S1503). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1503) is "jackpot", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1504), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and shown in FIG. The jackpot symbol type (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1505). After judging the jackpot pattern type (S1505), the special pattern stop pattern data corresponding to the jackpot pattern type (see FIG. 7A) is set in the special pattern buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1506) and the process is finished. .

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1503) is not "big hit", it is "losing", so the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the losing symbol shown in FIG. 13-2 is read out. Based on the type determination table, the lost pattern type (type of loss) is determined (S1507). After determining the losing design type (S1507), the special figure stop design data (see FIG. 13-2) corresponding to the losing design classification is set in the special figure classification buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1508) and the process ends. Based on the determination of the lost pattern type, it is determined whether it is a normal loss or a special loss. It should be noted that the fact that the result of the big hit determination process (S1402, S1408) is a big hit corresponds to the first determination result, and the fact that it is a special loss corresponds to the second determination result.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) are the same because the flow of processing is the same A collective description will be given with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, whether the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether the time saving flag is OFF) Judge (S1601).

If it is a non-time saving state (YES in S1601), then it is determined whether or not the normal probability state (S1602). And if it is in the normal probability state (YES in S1602), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If it is ON (YES in S1603), referring to the table for the jackpot in the non-time saving state and normal probability state (the part corresponding to the normal probability state and jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 14 (A)), the variation pattern A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1604). As shown in FIG. 14(A), when the special figure variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern is associated with a variation effect, and when the special figure variation pattern is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, SP reach is executed in the variation performance based on the special figure variation pattern P1, and SP reach is not performed in the variation performance based on the special figure variation pattern P2, but normal reach is performed (Fig. 14 (A) (Refer to the remarks column of the table shown). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reaching than normal reach, and the table is distributed so that the probability of winning (high possibility of winning a jackpot) is higher than normal reach rate is set. In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

Also, in step S1603, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1603), it is determined whether the type of the losing pattern is a special losing pattern (either the losing pattern B or the losing pattern D) (S1606). . If it is either "losing pattern B" or "losing pattern D" (YES in S1606), the table for special loss during the non-time saving state and normal probability state (normal probability state out of the tables shown in FIG. 14 (A) And the part corresponding to the special loss) is referred to, and the special figure variation pattern is selected (S1607).

Specifically, in step S1607, the special figure variation pattern P7 (an example of the first variation pattern) is selected. When the special figure fluctuation pattern P7 is selected, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the SP reach of the failure mode as described later, and then performs the time saving rush effect (see FIGS. 47A and 47C). By the time-saving rush performance, the player is shown that the special loss is won and the game is controlled to the time-saving state. It should be noted that the variation time of the special figure variation pattern P7 is set to 50 seconds because the time saving rush performance is performed after performing the SP reach of the failure mode.

Also, in step S1606, if the type of the losing pattern is not a special losing pattern (NO in S1606), it is a normal losing pattern (either of the losing pattern A or the losing pattern C). -TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random number value (S1608). As shown in FIG. 13-1 (B), the reach establishment random number is "0" to "11" in the time saving state, and "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach the normal loss than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation by making it possible to select more short reach no loss with short fluctuation time in the time saving state. If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1608), that is, in the case of reach loss, a table for reach loss during non-time saving state and normal probability state (shown in FIG. 14 (A) With reference to the part corresponding to the normal probability state and reach loss) of the table, to select a special figure variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1609).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1608), that is, in the case of reach without reach, a table for reach without reach during non-time-saving state and normal probability state (see FIG. 14 (A) With reference to the part corresponding to the normal probability state and reach no loss among the tables shown), a special figure variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1610).

In addition, when there is no reach, the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls is working. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "3" or "4", the special pattern fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "0" to "2" is selected.

Specifically, in step S1610, the special figure variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected. When the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected, as will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a normal variation variation effect that matches the variation time of 10 seconds (Fig. 44 (A) (B) (C-1) ( D)). This indicates to the player that it is a loss. Moreover, when the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variation effect of a shortened normal variation that fits the variation time of 5 seconds, as described later. This indicates to the player that it is a loss.

Also, in step S1602, if it is determined that the game state is not the normal probability state (NO in S1602), that is, if it is determined to be the high probability state, as shown in FIG. Judge (S1613). If it is ON (YES in S1613), the table for the non-time-saving state and high probability state medium jackpot (part corresponding to the high probability state and jackpot of the table shown in FIG. 14 (A)), the variation pattern A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1614).

Also, in step S1613, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1613), it is determined whether or not the type of the losing pattern is a special losing pattern (either of the losing pattern B or the losing pattern D) (S1616). . If it is either "losing pattern B" or "losing pattern D" (YES in S1616), the table for special losing during the non-time saving state and high probability state (high probability state among the tables shown in FIG. 14 (A) And the part corresponding to the special loss) is referred to, and the special figure variation pattern is selected (S1617). Specifically, in step S1617, the special figure variation pattern P17 (an example of the second variation pattern) is selected. When the special figure variation pattern P17 is selected, as will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a normal variation variation effect that matches the variation time of 10 seconds (Fig. 44 (A) (B) (C-1) ( D)). This indicates to the player that it is a loss.

In this way, in this form, when the special loss in the non-time-saving state and normal probability state is pulled, the special figure variation pattern P7 (variation time is 50 seconds) associated with the time-saving rush production is selected, while the non-time-saving When pulling a special loss in the state and high probability state, as in the case of reach no loss, the special figure variation pattern P17 (variation time is 10 seconds) associated with the variation production of normal variation is selected. ing. This is because it does not move to the time saving state even if you pull a special loss at the time of the non time saving state and high probability state.

If, in addition to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving state and normal probability state, there is no special figure variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving state and high-probability state, and the non-time-saving state and high-probability state Even if it is configured to select the special figure variation pattern P7 (when configured to select a common special figure variation pattern), there is concern about the following problems. That is, if the production control microcomputer 91 is configured to execute the time saving rush production in response to the selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern P7, the time saving rush production is executed although it is not controlled to the time saving state. As a result, there is a concern that a discrepancy may occur between the actual state of the game and the content of the presentation. In addition, the variable time of 50 seconds is selected even though the game is not controlled to the time-saving state, and there is a concern that the game will be slowed down. Therefore, in this form, even if it is not controlled to a non-time-saving state and high probability state only when irregular V passage occurs, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time-saving state and high-probability state It is installed separately from the special figure variation pattern determination table for the state and normal probability state to prevent the above problems from occurring.

Also, as shown in FIG. 25, in step S1616, if the type of the losing pattern is not a special losing pattern (NO in S1616), it is a normal losing pattern (either of the losing pattern A or the losing pattern C). , determines whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random number value (S1618). If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1618), that is, in the case of reach loss, a table for reach loss in a non-time-saving state and high probability state (shown in FIG. 14 (A) With reference to the part corresponding to the high probability state and reach loss in the table), to select a special figure variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1619).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1618), that is, in the case of reach without reach, a table for reach without reach in a non-time-saving state and high probability state (see FIG. 14 (A) With reference to the part corresponding to high probability state and reach no loss among the tables shown), select a special figure variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1620).

Specifically, in step S1620, the special figure variation pattern P15 or P16 is selected. When the special figure variation pattern P15 is selected, as will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a normal variation variation effect that matches the variation time of 10 seconds (Fig. 44 (A) (B) (C-1) ( D)). This indicates to the player that it is a loss. Moreover, when the special figure variation pattern P16 is selected, the production control microcomputer 91 performs a variation production of a shortened normal variation suitable for a variation time of 5 seconds, as will be described later. This indicates to the player that the game is lost.

Also, as shown in FIG. 24, in step S1601, if it is determined that the gaming state is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is determined that it is a time-saving state, the time-saving state shown in FIG. 14 (B) Select a special figure variation pattern according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for (S1625).

In the selection of the special figure variation pattern in the time saving state, the processing is performed in the same flow as the non-time saving state except that the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is the table for the time saving state (see FIG. 14 (B)).

In addition, in the special figure variation pattern determination table for time saving state (table shown in FIG. 14 (B)), the function of shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of retained balls "2" to "4" work when That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. In addition, the fluctuation time as shortening fluctuation is shorter during the time saving state than during the non-working time saving state. That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state is a table such that the variation time is shorter than the special figure variation pattern determination table for the non time saving state.

Also, when the result of the special symbol lottery in the time saving state is a special loss, the special figure variation pattern P25 (an example of the third variation pattern) is selected. When the special figure variation pattern P25 is selected, as will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a normal variation variation effect that matches the variation time of 10 seconds (Fig. 44 (A) (B) (C-1 ) (see D)). This indicates to the player that the game is lost. This is the same as when the special figure variation pattern P23 of reach no loss is selected.

After selecting the special figure variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 24, the selected special figure variation pattern is set (S1630), and this process is finished. The information of the special figure variation pattern set in step S1630 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1002), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101). .

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S1003), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 14 See) has passed (S1701). If it has not passed (NO in S1701), this processing ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1701), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1702), and the special action status is set to "3" (S1703). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols with a symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1704), this process is finished.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol determination process (S1004), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 14) (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1801), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1802).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1803). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1803), a game state reset process, which will be described later, is performed (S1804). After that, the special action status is set to "4" (S1805). Then, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening setting is performed (S1806), and the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 7A) is set (S1807). In the opening setting, the opening time of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

Subsequently, the value of the special electric service operation effective counter is set to "10" (S1808), and this processing is finished. The special electric role operation effective counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of round games in the jackpot game. This counter is also called a remaining round number counter.

Also, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1803 (NO in S1803), the jackpot game is not started, so the special action status is set to "1" (S1809), and this process is finished.

[Game State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 28-1, in the game state management processing (S1802), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variable counter that counts the number of times of execution of the variable display of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and the value of the probability variable counter is It is determined whether or not it is "0" (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2004). If the determination result of step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, the value of the variable probability counter is set to "161" when shifting to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of times of execution of the variable display of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and the value of the time saving counter is " 0” (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2008). If the determination result of step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2009. In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, when shifting to the time saving state, the value of the time saving counter is set to "100" if it is a low probability high base state, and if it is a high probability high base state, the value of the time saving counter is set to "161" ” is set. This point will be described later.

In step S2009, an emergency setting process, which will be described later, is performed. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state designation command including the information of the game state just set (information as to whether it is a high probability state, information as to whether it is a time saving state, etc.) in the output buffer of the RAM 84. (S2010), this processing ends.

[Unexpected Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 28-2, in the sudden setting process (S2009), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF (S2011). If the time saving flag is not OFF, this process is finished, but if the time saving flag is OFF, then it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is OFF (S2012). Then, if the variable probability flag is not OFF, this processing is finished, but if the time saving flag is OFF, it is subsequently determined whether or not the type of the losing pattern is a special losing (time saving losing) (S2013).

If it is determined in step S2013 that the type of the losing pattern is not a special losing pattern (the losing pattern B or the losing pattern D) (NO in S2013), this process ends. On the other hand, if the type of the losing pattern is a special losing (losing pattern B or losing pattern D) (YES in S2013), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2014), and the number of times of working time saving according to the type of the losing pattern (See FIG. 13-2) is set in the time-saving counter (S2015), and the process ends.

In this way, in this form, in response to the stop display of the special loss (losing pattern B or losing pattern D) in the non-time-saving state and normal probability state, it is set to the time-saving state, other than the non-time-saving state and normal probability state Even if the special loss is stopped and displayed in the game state (non-time-saving state and high-probability state or time-saving state), the setting of the game state is maintained unchanged. In addition, the time saving state based on the special loss is ended by the establishment of either the end condition that the special figure fluctuation of the predetermined upper limit execution number (time saving number) is performed, or the next jackpot game is executed .

[Game State Reset Processing] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state reset processing (S1804), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2101), and if it is ON, the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. Since it is always in a low base state at the time of non-time-saving state in this form, it will also be controlled by a low base state during execution of a jackpot game. It should be noted that the low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no prize winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric tube 22, and the base increase based on the operation of the big prize winning device is not taken into consideration. Absent.

[Jackpot Start Processing] As shown in FIG. 30, in the jackpot start processing (S1005), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot opening time has passed (S2301). If the time has not elapsed, the processing ends immediately. If it has passed, the big winning opening operation setting process (S2302) is performed.

[Big Winning Opening Operation Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the big winning opening operation setting process (S2302 or S2809), first, the value of the special action status is set to "5" (S2401). Next, the operation setting of the big winning opening for 1R is performed (S2402). In other words, the opening mode is set according to the round to be executed so that the big winning opening is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Specifically, for example, special figure 1_jackpot symbol 1 is won, and when the first round is started from now on, drive data for starting the operation of long opening is set. After execution of step S2402, when the process of step S111 in FIG. 17 (the drive data output process for the large winning opening solenoid) is executed, the large winning opening (large winning opening 30) is opened.

Subsequently, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special electric service operation valid counter (remaining round number counter) (S2403). Then, a round designation command (see FIG. 7A) including information indicating what round the round game to be executed is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2404). Next, 1 is added to the value of the special electric service operation frequency counter (S2405). The special electric role operation number counter is a counter that counts the number of round games that have been executed. This counter is also called an execution round number counter.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game to be executed is the distribution member operation round (the round in which the distribution member 71 is operated) (S2406). Specifically, if it is the 7th or 9th round game, it is determined that it is a distribution member operation round, and if it is a round game other than that, it is determined that it is not a distribution member operation round (Fig. 8 reference).

If the determination result in step S2406 is NO, the value of the V operation round flag is set to "0" (S2407), and this processing ends. The V actuation round flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is a V actuation round, and if it is a V actuation round, it is a V actuation round of a difficult-to-pass pattern or an easy-to-pass pattern. As shown in the table in FIG. 31, the V actuation round flag is set to "0" for non-V actuation rounds (not V actuation rounds), and if it is a V actuation round with a hard-to-pass pattern, It is set to "1" and is set to "2" if it is a V actuation round with an easy pass pattern. The initial value of the V Activate Round Flag is "0".

If the determination result of step S2406 is YES, the round game to be executed from now on is the V operation round (distribution member operation round), so it is subsequently determined whether or not it is the V operation round of the difficult-to-pass pattern ( S2408). If the determination result of step S2408 is YES, the value of the V operation round flag is set to "1" (S2409), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2408 is NO, the round game to be executed from now on is the V operation round of the easy-to-pass pattern, so the value of the V operation round flag is set to "2" (S2410), and this processing is performed. finish.

[Big Win Opening Process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the big winning opening process (S1006), first, a large winning opening sensor detection process (S2501), which will be described later, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2502. In step S2502, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is "10" or more. The big winning opening prize counter is a counter that counts the total number of winning balls to the big winning opening in one round game by an addition method. This counter counts up in step S2501.

If the determination result in step S2502 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening operation timer is not "0" (S2503). The big winning opening operation timer is a timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening (see FIG. 8). In step S2503, if the value of the large winning opening operation timer is not "0" (YES in S2503), it is still in the opening time of the large winning opening, and this process is finished immediately.

If it is determined as YES in step S2502 or if it is determined as NO in step S2503 (that is, if the condition for closing the big winning opening is satisfied), the process proceeds to step S2504. In step S2504, closing setting of the big winning opening 30 is performed. The big winning opening 30 is closed by this processing.

In the subsequent step S2505, the special action status value is set to "6". Then, the ball brushing time of the big winning opening (that is, the interval time between rounds, 2000 ms in this embodiment) is set in the big winning opening operation timer (S2506), and this processing ends.

[Big winning hole sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the big winning hole sensor detection process (S2502 or S2801), first, whether or not the game ball has passed through the big winning hole 30 (that is, the game ball detected by the big winning hole sensor 30a (S2701). If there is no passing detection (NO in S2701), this processing ends immediately. On the other hand, if passage is detected (YES in S2701), a large winning opening winning command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that there is a winning to the large winning opening 30 is set in the output buffer (S2702).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is greater than or equal to "10" (S2703). If the number is 10 or more (YES in S2703), this process is finished immediately because it is over winning. On the other hand, if it is less than 10 (NO at S2703), 1 is added to the value of the big winning opening winning counter (S2704), and this processing ends.

[Big Win Closing Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the big winning closing process (S1007), first, the big winning opening sensor detection process (see FIG. 33) is performed (S2801), and the process proceeds to step S2804. The reason why the big winning hole sensor detection process (S2801) is performed is that the game ball may be detected by the big winning hole sensor 30a during the ball brushing period (that is, the interval between rounds).

Subsequently, in step S2804, it is determined whether or not the ball brushing time of the big winning opening has passed. If it has not passed (NO in S2804), this processing ends immediately. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S2804), then it is determined whether the value of the operation pattern flag is not "0" corresponding to non-operation (S2805). If the value of the operation pattern flag is not "0", the value of the operation pattern flag is set to "0" in order to end the operation of the distribution member 71 (S2806), and the process proceeds to step S2807. On the other hand, if the value of the operation pattern flag is "0", the process immediately proceeds to step S2807. The operation pattern flag is a flag related to the operation of the distribution member 71, and as shown in the table in FIG. is set to "1" when operating in the second operating pattern (see FIG. 9), and is set to "2" when operating in the second operating pattern (see FIG. 9). The initial value of the operation pattern flag is "0".

In step S2807, the value of the big winning opening winning counter is cleared to "0". Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the special electric role activation effective counter (remaining round number counter) is "0" (S2808). If it is not "0" (NO at S2808), there are still unexecuted round games, so the big winning opening operation setting process described with reference to FIG. 31 has already been performed (S2809), and this process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be "0" in step S2808, since all round games in the jackpot game being executed have ended, the special action status is set to "7" (S2810). Then, it is determined whether or not there is passage to the specific area 39 during execution of this jackpot game (S2811). This determination is made by referring to the value of the V flag, which will be described later.

If the determination result of step S2811 is YES, the jackpot ending setting when passing V is performed (S2812), and the ending command when passing V (see FIG. 7A) is set in the output buffer (S2813). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2811 is NO, set the jackpot ending when V is not passed (S2814), and set the ending command when V is not passed (see FIG. 7 (A)) in the output buffer ( S2815). In the jackpot ending setting, the time for the jackpot game ending is set in a predetermined timer.

[Jackpot end processing] As shown in FIG. 35, in the jackpot end processing (S1008), first, it is determined whether or not the time for the ending of the jackpot game has passed (S3001), and if the ending time has not passed (S3001 NO), the process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S3001), the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S3002), and the special action status is set to "1" (S3003). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1002) is executed again as the special action process (FIG. 21). After that, the game state setting process (S3004) is performed, and this process ends.

[Game State Setting Processing] As shown in FIG. 36, in the game state setting processing (S3004), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S3101). The V flag is a flag indicating valid passage through the specific area 39, and is turned on in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 37) to be described later. If the V flag is not ON (NO in S3101), the time saving flag is turned ON (S3102), the time saving counter is set to "100" (S3103), and the process proceeds to step S3110. As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-high-probability state, time-saving state, and high-base state (that is, low-probability-high base state). This low-probability-high base state ends when either condition is established that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next jackpot is won.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S3101, the variable probability flag is turned ON (S3104), and "161" is set to the variable probability counter (S3105). After that, the V flag is turned off (S3106). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot pattern that was elected this time is "jackpot pattern 3" (S3107). If it is not the jackpot pattern 3, it is the V pass as planned in the V pass jackpot, so the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the time saving flag (S3108) and sets "161" to the time saving counter (S3109). , go to step S3110. As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game becomes a high-probability state, a time-saving state, and a high-base state (that is, a high-probability-high-base state). This high-probability/high-base state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 161 times or that the next jackpot is won is satisfied.

On the other hand, in step S3107, if it is determined that the jackpot pattern won this time is "jackpot pattern 3", it is an irregular V passage in the V non-passing jackpot, so the game control microcomputer 81 is in a time saving state. (without performing steps S3108 and S3109), the process proceeds to step S3110. Thereby, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a non-time saving state and a low base state (that is, a high probability low base state). This high-probability/low-probability base state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 161 times or that the next big win is won is established.

In step S3110, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command including the information of the game state just set in the output buffer of the RAM84. Then, the game state setting process is finished.

[Specific area sensor detection process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S110) following the special action process (S109). In the specific area sensor detection process (S110), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S3201). If it is determined in step S3201 that there is no detection (NO in S3201), this process is terminated immediately. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is detection (YES in S3201), then it is determined whether or not it is during the V valid period (S3202). The valid/invalid setting of the specific area 39 (V area) will be described later.

If it is not within the V valid period (NO in S3202), this processing ends immediately. On the other hand, if it is during the V valid period (YES in S3202), then it is determined whether or not the V flag is OFF (S3203). If the V flag is OFF (YES in step S3203), the V flag is turned ON (S3204), the V passage command is set (S3205), and this processing ends. If the determination result in step S3203 is NO (that is, if the V flag is already ON), this processing ends without performing steps S3204 and S3205. The V pass command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the V pass.

[Operation pattern setting process] After the game control microcomputer 81 performs the drive data output process for the big winning opening solenoid following the specific area sensor detection process (S110) (see FIG. 17), the operation pattern setting process (S112) I do. In the operation pattern setting process (S112), as shown in FIG. 38, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation pattern flag is "0" (S3301). If the determination result is NO, the process is immediately finished because the distribution member 71 is being operated in the first operation pattern or the second operation pattern.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S3301 is YES, then it is determined whether or not the value of the V operation round flag is "1" (S3302). If the determination result is YES, it means that the difficult-to-pass pattern V operation round is in progress (the 7th round of the jackpot patterns 1 to 4 or the 9th round of the jackpot pattern 3, see FIG. 8). It is determined whether the value is "0" (S3303). If the value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "0", this process is finished, but if the value of the big winning opening winning counter is "0", the distribution member 71 is operated in the first operation pattern. Therefore, the value of the operation pattern flag is set to "1" (S3304), and this process ends. It should be noted that the determination process of step S3303 is performed after the V actuation round is started (after the process of opening the big prize mouth 30 in the V actuation round (step S111 after step S2402)). This process is performed before the winning determination (step S2701 shown in FIG. 33) is performed for the first time. Therefore, even if a winning ball enters the big winning hole 30 at the same time as the start of the V operation round, the operation of the distribution member 71 in the first operation pattern is not stopped.

Also, if the determination result in step S3302 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the V operation round flag is "2" (S3305). If the determination result is YES, it means that the V operation round of the easy-to-pass pattern is in progress (9Rth of jackpot symbols 1, 2, and 4, see FIG. 8), so the value of the big winning opening winning counter is "0". It is determined whether or not (S3306). If the value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "0", the process proceeds to step S3308, but if the value of the big winning opening winning counter is "0", the distribution member 71 is operated in the first operation pattern. Therefore, the value of the operation pattern flag is set to "1" (S3307), and the process proceeds to step S3308. It should be noted that, similarly to the determination process of step S3303, the determination process of step S3308 is performed after the start of the V operation round and before the winning determination for the big winning opening 30 (step S2701 shown in FIG. 33) is performed for the first time. , is the processing that takes place.

In step S3308, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is "2" (specific value). If the value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "2", this process is finished, but if the value of the big winning opening winning counter is "2", the distribution member 71 is operated in the second operation pattern. Therefore, the value of the operation pattern flag is set to "2" (S3309), and this process ends. Note that the determination processing in step S3308 is performed after the operation of the distribution member in the first operation pattern in the V operation round of the easy-to-pass pattern is completed and the operation pattern flag is returned to "0" (step S3410 to be described later). ), which is the process that takes place.

It should be noted that if the determination result in step S3305 is NO, it is not the V operation round, so this processing is immediately terminated.

[Distribution member control processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the distribution member control processing (S113) following the operation pattern setting processing (S112). In the distribution member control process (S113), as shown in FIG. 39, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation pattern flag is "1" (S3401). If the determination result is YES, it is the control period in the first operation pattern (an operation pattern in which the V is maintained closed for 12 ms and then the V is opened for 24 ms to return to the pass blocking state). Therefore, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether it is the opening timing of the specific area 39 (S3402), and if it is not the opening timing (if the period of V closing of 12 ms has passed), to step S3406 If it advances and it is the opening timing (if it is the timing when the V closing period of 12 ms has passed), the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned ON (that is, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage permission state, step S3403). Note that the V open time here is 24 ms.

Following step S3403, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the specific area timer (S3404). Specifically, since it is necessary to return the distribution member 71 to the passage blocking state after 24 ms, the value corresponding to 24 ms is set as the value of the specific area timer. After step S3404, the game control microcomputer 81 performs specific area activation processing (S3405), and proceeds to step S3406. In the validation processing of the specific area (S3405), it is set to the V validity period (the specific area 39 is set valid).

In step S3406, it is determined whether it is time to close the specific area 39 or not. If it is not the closing timing (if the 24ms V opening period has not elapsed), this process is finished, and if it is the closing timing (if the 24ms V opening period has elapsed), the distribution member The solenoid 73 is turned off (that is, the distribution member 71 is controlled to prevent passage, step S3407).

Following step S3407, the game control microcomputer 81 performs invalidation processing of the specific area (S3409). In the specific area invalidation process (S3409), the V invalid period is set (the specific area 39 is invalidated). And the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the operation pattern flag to the value "0" corresponding to non-operation (S3410), and finishes this process. The timing for setting the specific region 39 to be disabled may be the timing after a predetermined ball brushing period (for example, 1000 ms) has passed since the distribution member solenoid 73 was turned off in step S3407.

If it is determined in step S3401 that the value of the operation pattern flag is not "1" (NO in S3401), then it is determined whether or not the value of the operation pattern flag is "2" (S3411). . If it is determined in step S3411 that the value of the operation pattern flag is "2" (YES in S3411), it is the control period in the second operation pattern (operation pattern in which V is opened for a maximum of 26500 ms). Therefore, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether it is the opening timing of the specific area 39 (S3412), and if it is not the opening timing (if it is not the timing to start V opening of 26500 ms), proceed to step S3416, If it is the release timing (if it is the timing to start V opening of 26500 ms), the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned ON (that is, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage permission state, step S3413).

Following step S3413, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the specific area timer (S3414). Specifically, since it is necessary to return the distribution member 71 to the passage blocking state after 26500 ms, the value corresponding to 26500 ms is set as the value of the specific area timer. After step S3414, the game control microcomputer 81 performs activation processing of the specific area (S3415), and proceeds to step S3416. In the validating process of the specific area (S3415), the V valid period is set (the specific area 39 is set valid).

In step S3416, it is determined whether it is time to close the specific area 39 or not. If it is not the closing timing (if the V opening period of 26500ms has not elapsed), this processing is finished, and if it is the closing timing (if the V opening period of 26500ms has elapsed), the distribution member The solenoid 73 is turned off (that is, the distribution member 71 is controlled to prevent passage, step S3417).

Following step S3417, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area invalidation process (S3419). In the specific area invalidation process (S3419), the V invalid period is set (the specific area 39 is invalidated). And the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the operation pattern flag to the value "0" corresponding to non-operation (S3420), and finishes this process. The timing for setting the specific region 39 to be disabled may be the timing after a predetermined ball brushing period (for example, 1000 ms) has passed since the distribution member solenoid 73 was turned off in step S3417.

If it is determined in step S3411 that the value of the operation pattern flag is not "2" (NO in S3411), then it is determined whether or not the distribution member solenoid 73 is ON (S3421). If the result of this determination is YES, the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned OFF in order to perform the V closing associated with the end of the V actuation round (S3422). Then, in order to set the V invalid period, invalidation processing of the specific area (S3423) is performed, and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3421 that the distribution member solenoid 73 is not ON, this processing ends immediately.

7. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 42. FIG. Note that a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94 .

[Sub-control main processing] When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the program of the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 40 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

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

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

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

[1 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 41, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable object control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

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

[10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 42, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), and effect data creation processing (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of effects, setting of effects mode, setting of commands, etc.). . In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 63 and the select button 64 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 67) is created and output to the audio control board 106 based on the processing results of the input process and received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 81 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 91 is a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). Production control microcomputer 91, in the received command analysis process (S4201), when it is determined that the variation start command is received, as the variation start command reception processing, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command, variation A performance pattern (sub-variation pattern) is selected, information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation performance start command including information of the sub-variation pattern is set in an output buffer. For example, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is SP variation (variation pattern associated with SP reach), select a sub variation pattern to perform SP reach, variation production start command corresponding to the sub variation pattern to the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. A variable effect is realized. In addition, the flow of processing related to the realization of such effects is basically the same for other effects such as effects accompanying special games, waiting effects for customers, anticipation effects, so-called advance notice effects accompanying the changes, control of the effect mode, etc. are the same.

More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variable effect pattern (sub-variable pattern) according to the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. For example, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is P7 (special figure variation pattern selected when pulling a special loss in a non-time saving state and normal probability state), production The control microcomputer 91 selects the variation effect pattern THP007. Then, a variable performance start command corresponding to this is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like, so that a 50-second variable performance leading from the SP reach of the failure mode to the time-saving rush performance is executed.

Also, for example, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is P17 (special figure variation pattern selected when a special loss is drawn in a non-time saving state and a high probability state), The production control microcomputer 91 selects the variable production pattern THP017. Then, by transmitting the corresponding variation effect start command to the image control board 100 or the like, a "missing effect" indicating a failure in the normal variation of 10 seconds is executed.

Also, for example, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is P25 (special figure variation pattern selected when a special loss is drawn in a time saving state), the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the variable effect pattern THP025. Then, by transmitting the corresponding variation effect start command to the image control board 100 or the like, a "missing effect" indicating a failure in the normal variation of 10 seconds is executed.

In this way, in this form, when you pull a special loss in the normal game state, to move to the time saving state, the time saving rush effect is executed, but even if you pull a special loss during the high probability state or time saving state, the game state is not changed, so it is designed to execute an out-of-order effect. In addition, in the non-time-saving state and high-probability state, the special figure variation pattern selected when a special loss is drawn is P17, and in this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 is a variation corresponding to the "outside effect" THP017 is selected as the effect pattern, but the special figure variation pattern selected when the normal loss is drawn is P15 or P16, and in this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variation corresponding to "the wrong effect". THP015 or THP016 is selected as an effect pattern. In other words, even if the special loss is pulled or the normal loss is pulled, the outlier production is executed, but it is distinguished as a variable production pattern.

In addition, in the time-saving state, the special figure variation pattern selected when the special loss is drawn is P25, and in this case, the performance control microcomputer 91 selects THP025 as the variation performance pattern corresponding to the "out of place performance". Although it is selected, the special figure variation pattern that is selected when the normal loss is drawn is P23 or P24, and in this case, the performance control microcomputer 91 selects THP023 or Select THP024. In other words, even if the special loss is pulled or the normal loss is pulled, the outlier production is executed, but it is distinguished as a variable production pattern.

And in this form, as will be described later, when a special loss is drawn, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed at specific eyes of "1, 3, 5", while when a normal loss is drawn, The small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with loose stitches (losing stitches) such as "5.2.1". Therefore, the player can recognize that the special loss has been drawn by paying attention to the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 even during the execution of the performance of losing the game.

8. Effect example in this form 8-1. Variation Effect Next, an example of effect in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 48. FIG. First, the variation production will be explained. When the variable display of the special symbols is started, the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special symbol variation pattern related to the variable display of the special symbols and the result of the special symbol lottery (the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the symbol type determination, the result of the reach determination , And, the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination) etc., to execute the fluctuation effect. In the variable effect, the variable display of the effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is performed in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image on the display screen 7a. In the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are changed and then stopped. That is, after the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed over the variable time of the special symbols, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is informed by the stop display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

8-1-1. Effect Symbol Display Area On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol 8L when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the variable effect. Similarly, the medium production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium production design 8C and the right production design 8R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44A, a small pattern area 50c is provided in one section (upper left part) at the left end of the upper end of the display screen 7a. The small pattern area 50c is an area where the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbols are variably displayed. The performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may be hidden during the variable performance, while the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 function as patterns that supplement the roles of the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R.

In addition, in FIG. 44(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the medium effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect symbol region 50b2, right effect symbol region 50b3, and small symbol region 50c, but are not actually displayed. Also, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

8-1-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko game machine 1 can perform normal fluctuation first in the fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the special symbol fluctuation display has started.

When the variable display of the special symbols is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 44(A), the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a, Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of special symbols, FIG. , along with the start, the variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (fluctuation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from the symbol 8R, as shown in FIG. 44(D), the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a failure. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode (so-called loose stitches) suggesting a failure. Such a variable performance is a "out-of-the-way performance".

On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is a variation pattern with reach such as "N loss variation" (fluctuation with reach and loss indicated by normal reach), FIG. 44 (C-2) , the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance is performed according to the fluctuation pattern. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R can be changed as appropriate.

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

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 45(A), the state in which reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. , 8C and 8R stop displaying. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode (so-called loose stitches) suggesting a failure. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N jackpot variation" (jackpot variation indicating jackpot winning by normal reach), as shown in FIG. 45 (C-2), it suggests a jackpot. Stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N-reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the middle effect symbol 8C, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

8-1-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine 1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery was a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 46(B), an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (jackpot fluctuation indicating jackpot winning by SP reach), FIG. 46 (C -1), a success effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands tall, a victory effect) is performed on the display screen 7a, The performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss variation" (variation of loss with reach indicated by SP reach), as shown in FIG. 46 (C-2), loss (for example, a display in which the enemy character wins the battle and stands tall, a defeat effect) is performed, and the effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are in a stop mode (so-called loose eyes) that suggests a failure. Stop display. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode (so-called loose stitches) suggesting a failure. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change or add the contents of the effect of the SP reach. Also, the SP reach that branches to a success effect is called a success mode SP reach, and the SP reach that branches to a failure mode is called a failure mode SP reach.

8-1-5. Fluctuation performance based on special loss in non-time-saving state and normal probability state ) will be described. When the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P7", the effect control microcomputer 91 is accompanied by SP reach as in the case where the variation pattern is "P1" or "P3". A variable performance is executed (see FIG. 14(A)).

In this SP reach, as shown in FIG. 47(A), a failure effect (defeat effect) is executed. Here, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a normal loss (losing pattern A or losing pattern C), when the failure performance is executed in the SP reach, the performance symbols 8L and 8C temporarily stopped and displayed with the loose eyes. , 8R are definitely stop-displayed as they are, and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stop-displayed with loose stitches (reach loose stitches) in accordance with this (see FIG. 47(B)). In addition, such a variation performance is executed when the special figure variation pattern is P3 and the variation performance pattern is THP003.

On the other hand, when the result of the special lottery is a special loss (losing pattern B or losing pattern D), when the failure performance is executed in the SP reach, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are definitely stopped. The restored image G70 is displayed on the display screen 7a without being displayed (see FIG. 47(C)). Note that in this embodiment, the resurrection image G70 is an image of a companion character of the main character.

By displaying the resurrection image G70, it is suggested to the player that the game will shift to the time-saving state. In other words, the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 functions as an effect suggesting transition to the time-saving state, or as an effect suggesting that the result of the special drawing lottery is not normal loss. Note that the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 is referred to as a rush effect (an example of a specific effect). The production contents of the time saving rush production can be changed as appropriate.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47(D), the effect control microcomputer 91 hides the resurrection image G70, and sets the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R with a special eye with the middle effect symbol 8C as the special symbol TZ. Temporary stop display. In the present embodiment, the special symbol TZ is an image containing characters (00 background) of the name of the effect mode (sky background mode described later) corresponding to the time saving state of the transition destination. Then, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are definitely stop-displayed by the special stitches, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stop-displayed by the specific stitches of "1, 3, 5" (FIG. 47 (E )reference). In addition, such a variation performance is executed when the special figure variation pattern is P7 and the variation performance pattern is THP007.

As described above, in this embodiment, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed with a special eye, and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stop-displayed with a specific eye, and the shift to the time-saving state is made. is suggested. That is, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with special eyes, and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with specific eyes, which means that the transition to the time saving state (with the special loss It functions as an effect that suggests to the player that Incidentally, the special stitches of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the specific stitches of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-1-6. Fluctuation performance based on special loss in non-time-saving state and high-probability state and time-saving state A variation production in one case will be described. When the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P17", the effect control microcomputer 91 develops into normal reach and SP reach as in the case where the variation pattern is "P15". A variation effect of normal variation that does not occur (out-of-range effect) is executed (see FIG. 43). In addition, when the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P25", the effect control microcomputer 91 performs normal reach and SP reach in the same manner as when the variation pattern is "P23". Executes a normal variation variation effect (outlier effect) that does not develop into a state (see FIG. 43).

That is, in these cases, the effects are executed according to the flow of FIGS. 44(A), (B), (C-1) and (D). However, these fluctuation production (variation production when the special figure fluctuation pattern is P17 and the fluctuation production pattern is THP017, and fluctuation production when the special figure fluctuation pattern is P25 and the fluctuation production pattern is THP025) Then, the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed at the non-reach-losing eyes, but the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stop-displayed at the specific stitches of "1, 3, 5" (not shown). As a result, the player can recognize that he or she has won a special loss by the stopping mode of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, although control to the time saving state based on the special loss is not performed. In addition, the result of the special drawing lottery in the non-time-saving state and high probability state and time-saving state is a special loss (losing pattern B and losing pattern D). Instead, it may be a loose mesh (for example, "5, 2, 1", etc.).

8-2. Production mode corresponding to time saving state based on special loss Next, the production mode of the time saving state triggered by a special loss (loss pattern B and loss pattern D) will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 controls the number of times of time saving to be 30 times when the result of the special lottery is ``losing pattern B'', and the number of times of time saving when the result of the special lottery is ``losing pattern D''. is controlled to the time saving state of 100 times (see Figure 13-2). In these time-saving states, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the sky background mode in which the sky background shown in FIG. 48 is displayed. By displaying the sky background on the display screen 7a, it is suggested to the player that the game has shifted to a time-saving state based on a special loss.

In addition, in the sky background mode, the right hitting notification image RI for notifying that the right hitting should be performed, and the remaining number display ZI indicating the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until the end of the time saving state are displayed on the display screen 7a. . The remaining count display ZI is also referred to as an end time indication display. By the way, the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment is set to another production mode (for example, a night background mode in which a predetermined night background is displayed) different from the sky background mode in a time saving state triggered by a big win, but this production Even in the mode, the right-hand shot notification image RI and the remaining number of shots display ZI are displayed on the display screen 7a. On the other hand, in the non-time-saving state (normal probability state and non-time-saving state, high probability state and non-time-saving state), for example, it is set to the daytime background mode in which a predetermined daytime background is displayed, but in this production mode, The right hitting notification image RI and the remaining number display ZI are not displayed.

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described above in detail, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a game machine controlled to a high probability state based on passing through the specific area 39, when it is in a high probability state, a special losing Even if it becomes, it does not control from the non-time saving state to the time saving state (see Figure 28-2). Therefore, even if an unintended passage to the specific area 39, such as an irregular V passage in a V non-passing jackpot, occurs and is controlled to a high probability state, it will be in a shorter time state based on a special loss. It is possible to prevent

Also according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special loss in the normal probability state and non-time saving state (that is, when it is controlled to the time saving state) special figure variation pattern P7 is selected, high probability state And when it becomes a special loss in the non-time-saving state (that is, when it is not controlled in the time-saving state), the special figure variation pattern P17 is selected (see FIG. 14(A)). Then, when the special figure variation pattern P7 is selected, as an effect corresponding to this, a time saving rush effect indicating that it is controlled to a time saving state is executed (see FIG. 43). On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern P17 is selected, as the effect corresponding to this, a "missing effect" indicating that the game is lost is executed (see FIG. 43). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which an effect indicating that the game is not controlled to the time saving state but to be controlled to the time saving state is executed, and misleading the player can be prevented. In other words, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding of the development of the game by executing an appropriate effect in line with the actual state of the game.

Also according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation time (10000 ms) of the special figure variation pattern P17 selected when it becomes a special loss in the high probability state and non-time-saving state is the normal probability state and non-time-saving state It is shorter than the variation time (50000 ms) of the special figure variation pattern P7 selected when it becomes a special loss. Therefore, although it is not controlled to the time saving state, it is possible to prevent the same long fluctuation as in the case of being controlled to the time saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, distribution is made based on the determination that the number of winning balls into the big winning opening 30 in the V operation round is "2" (an example of a specific value). Actuating the member 71 in the second actuation pattern (actuation pattern including V opening of up to 26500 ms) to enable passage to the specific area 39, and the number of winning balls to the big prize opening 30 in the V actuation round is "0", the distribution member 71 is set to the first operation pattern (24 ms V A new number management type control method for the distribution member 71 (a number management type control method in which the timing of V opening in the V operation round is early) is realized by combining the operation with an operation pattern including opening). provided. Note that V opening of 24 ms corresponds to the first opening control, and V opening of up to 26500 ms corresponds to the second opening control.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the distribution member 71 is put into the first operation based on the determination that the number of winning balls into the big winning hole 30 in the V operation round is "0". When the pattern is operated, it is determined that the V opening time is as short as 24 ms (an example of the first time) and the number of winning balls into the big winning hole 30 in the V operating round is "2". Based on this, when the distribution member 71 is operated in the second operation pattern, the V opening time is as long as 26500 ms (an example of the second time) at the longest. It is possible to make the possibility of passage different from the probability of passage to the specific region 39 in the latter case (the former case is lower than the latter case).

Here, it is assumed that the execution timing of V short opening (24 ms V opening) is not when the number of winning balls into the big winning opening 30 is "0", but when it is a predetermined value of 1 ball or more. If it is determined at the time of determination, in a game machine in which the passage length of the game ball from the big winning hole sensor 30a to the branching portion by the distribution member 71 is as short as 5 cm or less, as in the present pachinko game machine 1, how much the specific area 39 Even if the opening time is shortened, there is a possibility that the winning ball will pass through the specific area 39 to some extent. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to extremely reduce the possibility of passing through the specific area 39 by performing V short opening based on the determination that the number of winning balls to the big winning hole 30 is "0". is.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when V opening is performed based on the determination that the number of winning balls to the big winning opening 30 in the V operation round is "0", V opening is performed. 12 ms (predetermined time) of V closure is performed before. Therefore, compared to the configuration in which the V is opened for 24 ms without performing the V closing, there is a possibility that the winning to the big winning opening 30 may occur during the V closing period, so the passage to the specific area 39 is slightly delayed. The possibility is increased, and it is possible to give a sense of anticipation to passing through the specific area 39 . It should be noted that the 12ms V closure corresponds to blockage control.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the V is opened based on the determination that the number of winning balls into the big winning opening 30 in the V operation round is "2", the V is closed. V release is performed immediately without passing through the period of maintenance. Therefore, smooth passage to the specific region 39 can occur.

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

In the above form, the special figure variation pattern selected at the time of special loss in the high probability state and non-time saving state is different from the special figure variation pattern selected at the time of special loss in the normal probability state and non-time saving state. On the other hand, the microcomputer 81 for game control selects the same variation pattern (specific variation pattern) at the time of a special loss, whether it is a high probability state and a non-working time saving state or a normal probability state and a non-working time saving state. When the specific variation pattern is selected, the production control microcomputer 91 is a high probability state and non-time saving state, or depending on whether it is a normal probability state and non-time saving state, different fluctuations A configuration for selecting an effect pattern may be employed. Specifically, if the production control microcomputer 91 is in a high probability state and a non-time saving state, it selects a variable production pattern related to the out-of-date production, and if it is in a normal probability state and a non-time saving state, it is in a time saving rush production. It is good also as a structure which selects the fluctuation|variation production|presentation pattern which concerns.

Also, in the above form, the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern P17, special figure variation pattern P25, see FIG. 14) associated with the "outside effect" to be selected at the time of the special loss in the high probability state or the time saving state, and the high Special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern P15, special figure variation pattern P16, special figure variation pattern P23, special figure variation pattern P24, figure 14) has a different configuration. On the other hand, in the high-probability state and the time-saving state, it may be configured such that a common variation pattern is selected regardless of whether it is a normal loss or a special loss. Specifically, for example, at the time of special loss in the high probability state and non-time saving state, as in the case of normal loss, either of the special figure fluctuation patterns P15 or P16 may be selected. Further, for example, at the time of the special loss in the time saving state, similarly to the time of the normal loss, either the special figure variation pattern P23 or P24 may be selected.

In the above form, both the lottery of special figure 1 and the lottery of special figure 2 are configured to have the possibility of winning the special loss, but only the lottery of special figure 1 is configured to have the possibility of winning the special loss. may be Moreover, it is good also as a structure which may be elected to a special loss only by lottery of the special figure 2. - 特許庁Even if there is a possibility of winning the special loss only in the lottery of the special figure 2, for example, the special figure 2 suspension occurs due to the right hitting during the V non-passing jackpot, and the irregular V during the jackpot. If there is a passage, there is a possibility of winning a special loss based on the special figure 2 hold in the subsequent high probability state and non-time saving state. Therefore, as in the above form, by having separately the special figure variation pattern determination table of normal probability state and non-time saving state and the special figure variation pattern determination table of high probability state and non-time saving state, the actual situation of the game It is possible to prevent the occurrence of discrepancies with the content of the presentation.

Also in the above form, the variation time of the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern P17) selected at the time of special loss in the high probability state and non-time saving state is the special feature selected at the time of special loss in the normal probability state and non-time saving state Although it is configured to be shorter than the variation time of the figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern P7), as long as it does not interfere with the game, the former may be longer than the latter, or both may be the same length. , the variable time can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the above-described form, the opportunity to be controlled to a high probability state and a non-time saving state was described as being an irregular V passage in the V non-passing jackpot, but it is controlled to a high probability state based on passage to the specific region 39 In the so-called V-probability, it is conceivable that V-passage may occur due to fraud outside the opening period of the specific area 39 . In such a case, even if the game state is set to a high probability state and a non-time-saving state, the invention according to the above-described form (in the case of a special loss in a high-probability state and a non-time-saving state, is associated with a (Invention that selects a special figure variation pattern) is useful.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game machine performs control to a high probability state based on passing through the specific region 39, but based on passing through the specific region 39, a game machine that executes a jackpot game, that is, the so-called 2 A game machine equipped with a seed jackpot (a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine or a honeycomb type game machine) may be used. In this case, when a small winning prize is won in the special symbol lottery, a small winning game is executed in which the big winning opening 30 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). When passage occurs, a jackpot game is executed. When configured in this manner, the small winning game corresponds to the "specific open game", and the execution of the big winning game corresponds to "giving a privilege". It should be noted that, based on winning a prize to a predetermined starting port, it may be configured to execute a small winning game without going through the special symbol lottery.

Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined that the number of winning balls into the big winning hole 30 in the V operation round is "0", the V is closed for 12 ms and then the V is opened for 24 ms. , 24 ms of V opening without going through 12 ms of V closing. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the possibility of V passage due to V opening for 24 ms to a lower level than in the above embodiment.

Further, in the above mode, when it is determined that the number of winning balls into the big winning hole 30 in the V operation round is "2", the V is opened immediately without passing through the period during which the V is kept closed. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the V opening is performed after a period in which the V closing is maintained.

Further, in the above embodiment, the value of the special winning opening winning counter that triggers the actuation of the distribution member 71 for the second time in the V operation round is set to "2". A value other than "2" may be used as long as it does not exceed the maximum winning number ("10" in the embodiment).

In the above embodiment, the V opening time in the first operation of the distribution member 71 in the V operation round was shorter than the V opening time in the second operation of the distribution member 71. If it is not considered to suppress the occurrence probability of V passage to a low level, the reverse configuration (the first V open time is longer than the second V open time) may be adopted. Also, the time for the first V release and the time for the second V release may be the same. It should be noted that the V release time in the first actuation of the distribution member 71 and the V release time in the second actuation of the distribution member 71 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In the above embodiment, the V-passing jackpot is also provided with a V-operating round with a difficult-to-pass pattern (see FIG. 8), but it may not be provided. Further, in the above embodiment, two V operation rounds (7th R and 9th R) are provided in each jackpot, but it may be one time or three times or more. In the above embodiment, even in the V operation round of the easy-to-pass pattern, the distribution member 71 is operated in the first operation pattern based on the fact that the value of the special winning opening winning counter is "0". A configuration in which the operation pattern 1 is not performed, that is, a configuration in which the distribution member 71 is only operated in the second operation pattern based on the value of the special winning opening winning counter being "2" may be employed. .

In addition, in the above embodiment, only the large winning opening 30 having the specific area 39 inside is provided, but a large winning opening (so-called normal attacker large winning opening) that does not have the specific area inside is provided, and the large winning opening is used. A round game to open may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a so-called ST machine (a game machine that cuts the number of times of variable probability), but it may be configured as a so-called variable loop machine.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first start port 20 in which the ease with which a game ball enters does not change and the second start port 21 in which the ease with which a game ball enters is variable are provided. 20 or the second starting port 21 may be omitted. In the case where the first starting port 20 is not provided, the game ball is configured to enter the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 even when the electric chew 22 is in the closed state.

In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are obtained as the random numbers (determination information) obtained based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Based on the obtained random number, whether or not the jackpot is won, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

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

<A>
The invention according to means 1A is
If the result of the predetermined determination process (big win determination process shown in FIG. 23) is the first determination result (big win), the jackpot game executing means ( a process related to execution of a jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81);
High probability state control means ( A process related to the setting of a high probability state by the game control microcomputer 81);
Privilege game state control means (game control microcomputer 81) that can control the ball into the variable start port (second start port 21) into a privilege game state (time saving state) easier than a non-privilege game state (non-time saving state) Processing related to setting the time saving state by) and
The privilege game state control means is
When the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal probability state and the non-privilege game state is a second determination result (special loss), control is performed to the privilege game state without executing the jackpot game. there is a
When the result of the predetermined determination process in the high probability state and the non-privilege gaming state is the second determination result, the privilege gaming state is not controlled (NO in step S2012 shown in FIG. 28-2 If there is, step S2014 is not executed).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the gaming machine controlled to the high probability state based on passing through the specific area, even if the second determination result is obtained in the high probability state, from the non-privilege gaming state Do not control to the privilege game state. Therefore, even in the unlikely event that an unintended passing through the specific area occurs and the control is made to the high probability state, it is possible to prevent further entering the privilege game state based on the second determination result. be.

The invention according to means 2A is
The gaming machine according to means 1A,
The jackpot game includes a non-specific jackpot game (jackpot game based on a V non-pass jackpot) in which passage to the specific area is more difficult than a specific jackpot game (jackpot game based on a V passing jackpot),
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the non-specific jackpot game (when there is an irregular V passage), the game state after the end of the non-specific jackpot game is the high probability state and the This game machine is characterized by being controlled to a non-privilege game state (see FIG. 7(B)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when passage to the specific area occurs in a non-specific jackpot game in which passage to the specific area is not scheduled and is controlled to a high probability state and a non-privilege game state, the second It is possible to prevent the privilege game state from occurring further based on the determination result.

The invention according to means 3A is
The gaming machine according to means 2A,
After variably displaying the identification pattern (special figure), symbol display control means for stop-displaying in a stop mode showing the result of the predetermined determination process (processing related to variable display and stop display of the special figure by the game control microcomputer 81) When,
Variation pattern selection means for selecting the type of variation pattern of the identification pattern based on the result of the predetermined determination process (process related to selection of special figure variation pattern by game control microcomputer 81);
A production execution means (production control microcomputer 91) capable of executing production according to the type of variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means,
The variation pattern selection means, when it is determined that the second determination result (special loss) in the normal probability state and the non-privilege gaming state, the first variation pattern (associated with the time-saving rush effect When it is determined that the second determination result is selected in the high probability state and the non-privilege gaming state, the second determination result is selected. A game machine characterized by selecting a second variation pattern different from the first variation pattern (special figure variation pattern P17 associated with normal variation, see FIG. 14(A), FIG. 43).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the second determination result is obtained in the normal probability state and non-privilege game state (that is, when controlled to the privilege game state), and in the high probability state and non-privilege game state Since a different type of variation pattern is selected when the determination result of 2 is obtained (that is, when it is not controlled to the privilege game state), it is possible to change the contents of the effect to be executed according to the type of variation pattern. is.

The invention according to means 4A is
The gaming machine according to means 3A,
The production executing means is
When the first variation pattern (special figure variation pattern P7) is selected by the variation pattern selection means, a specific effect (shortening rush effect) indicating that the privilege game state is controlled is executed,
When the second variation pattern (special figure variation pattern P17) is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the specific performance is not executed, and a losing performance indicating a failure is executed. It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the second determination result is obtained in the normal probability state and the non-privilege game state (that is, when the privilege game state is controlled), the first variation pattern is selected, As an effect corresponding to this, a specific effect indicating that the game is controlled to the privilege game state is executed. On the other hand, when the second determination result is obtained in the high probability state and non-privilege game state (that is, when it is not controlled to the privilege game state), the second variation pattern is selected, and the production according to this is lost. A losing effect indicating that is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which an effect indicating that the game is not controlled to the privilege game state but to be controlled to the privilege game state is executed, and misleading the player can be prevented.

The invention according to means 5A is
The gaming machine according to means 3A or 4A,
The variation time in the second variation pattern (special figure variation pattern P17) (10000ms, FIG. 14 (A)) is shorter.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the second determination result is obtained in the high probability state and the non-privilege game state, the second determination result is obtained in the normal probability state and the non-privilege game state. , Since a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected, it is possible to prevent the same long variation as in the case of being controlled to the privilege game state even though it is not controlled to the privilege game state.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in JP-A-2015-071037, a large winning opening (variable winning opening) is opened based on winning a starting opening. When a big winning game is performed and a game ball passes through a specific area in a big winning hole, the game state after the big winning game is controlled to a high probability state. However, in a gaming machine that controls to a high-probability state based on passing through a specific area in a large winning opening, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-071037, it is specified in a scene that the manufacturer did not intend. It is conceivable that passage through the area will occur and control to a high-probability state will occur. Therefore, it is desirable to take countermeasures assuming the occurrence of such a situation.

The above-described invention A is a gaming machine described in JP-A-2015-071037, wherein "the privilege game state control means determines that the result of a predetermined determination process in the normal probability state and the non-privilege game state is the second determination If it is the result, it may be controlled to the privilege game state without executing the jackpot game, and if the result of the predetermined determination process in the high probability state and non-privilege game state is the second determination result is not controlled to the privilege game state". Thus, invention A can solve the problem of "providing a game machine that does not easily interfere with the game even if it is controlled to a high-probability state by passing through an unintended specific area" (producing an action and effect). It is possible.

<B>
The invention according to means 1B is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that provides a privilege (control to a high probability state) based on the fact that a game ball that has entered a specific winning opening (large winning opening 30) has passed through a specific area (39). hand,
A passage permitted state (first state shown in FIG. 3(A)) that permits the passage of game balls to the specific region, and a passage blocking state (FIG. 3(B)) that does not permit passage of game balls to the specific region A second state shown in ) and a distribution member (71) that takes
A specific opening game executing means capable of executing a specific opening game (round game) for opening the specific winning opening (game control microcomputer 81 that performs processing related to opening the big winning opening 30 such as steps S2402 and S111);
Counting means for counting the number of winning balls to the specific winning opening in the specific opening game (game control microcomputer 81 for performing processing related to counting the number of winning balls to the big winning opening 30 such as step S2704 shown in FIG. 33) )When,
A first number determination means (game control microcomputer 81 for performing the processing of steps S3303 and S3306 shown in FIG. 38) for determining whether or not the count value by the counting means is zero;
A first actuation means (shown in FIG. 39) that performs a first opening control (24 ms V opening) for controlling the distribution member to the passage permitting state when the first number determination means determines that the number is zero. A game control microcomputer 81) that performs processing related to V opening such as step S3403,
Second number determination means for determining whether the count value by the counting means is a predetermined specific value (for example, "2") of 1 or more (game control microcomputer for performing the processing of step S3308 shown in FIG. 38 81) and
Second actuation means (Fig. A game control microcomputer 81) that performs processing related to V opening such as step S3413 shown in 39,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the number of winning balls into a specific winning hole is a predetermined specific value of 1 or more, the distribution member is controlled to pass through the specific area. and by controlling the distribution member to pass-permissive state from the time when no ball has been won in a specific prize-winning hole yet, a new number management type distribution A member control method can be provided.

The invention according to means 2B is
The gaming machine according to means 1B,
The first operating means controls the distribution member to the pass-permitting state for a first time (24 ms) in the first opening control,
In the second opening control, the second operating means controls the distribution member to the pass-permitting state for a second time (maximum 26500 ms) different from the first time (see FIG. 11). It is a gaming machine that

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the passage permitted state is controlled in a state in which no ball has entered the specific winning hole, and the passage permitted state has occurred in the state in which the specific winning hole has been won. It is possible to make the possibility of passage to a specific area different between when controlled by

The invention according to means 3B is
The gaming machine according to means 2B,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the first time (24 ms) is shorter than the second time (maximum 26500 ms).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the possibility of passing through the specific area when controlled to the pass-allowing state in a state in which no ball has entered the specific winning hole is determined. It is possible to make the possibility of passage to the specific area lower than the possibility of passage to the specific area when the passage is allowed in the state in which it is occurring.

The invention according to means 4B is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1B to 3B,
The first operating means, when the first number determining means determines that the number is zero, after performing closing control (12 ms V closing) for maintaining the passage blocking state of the sorting member for a predetermined period of time. , the first opening control (24 ms V opening) is performed (see FIG. 11).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when controlling to the pass-permitting state in a state in which not a single ball has entered a specific prize-winning hole, closing control is performed for a predetermined time before controlling to the pass-permitting state. During this period, it is possible to create the possibility of winning a prize in a specific prize winning slot, and expect passage to the specific area by the first opening control.

The invention according to means 5B is
The gaming machine according to means 4B,
The second actuation means performs the second opening control (V opening for a maximum of 26,500 ms) without performing the closing control when the second number determining means determines that the number of the valves is the specific value. It is a gaming machine that

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when controlling to the pass-permitting state in a state in which a winning to a specific prize-winning port is occurring, by controlling to the pass-permitting state without performing blockage control for a predetermined time. , smooth passage to the specific area becomes possible.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, a large winning opening (a specific winning opening) is opened based on the winning of the starting opening, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-071037. An opening round game (specific opening game) is performed, and when the game ball passes through a specific area in the big winning opening, a privilege is given. The privilege in this document is to control the game state after the jackpot game to a high probability state. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-071037, whether or not the player can pass through the specific area is switched by a shutter (distribution member). This shutter is driven by a constant operation controlled by time in the round game. How to operate the shutter (distribution member) is a matter related to game playability, so there is room for reviewing the control method of the shutter.

The invention B described above is a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-071037. , first operating means for performing first opening control for controlling the distribution member to pass permitting state; and second operating means for performing second opening control for controlling the passage permitting state. Thus, the invention B can solve the problem of "providing a new distribution member control method" (provides a working effect).

1... Pachinko machine 21... Second starting port (variable starting port)
30... Big prize mouth (variable prize mouth)
39...Specific area 81...Game control microcomputer 91...Production control microcomputer

Claims (1)

a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game for opening the variable winning opening when the result of the predetermined determination process is the first decision result;
high probability state control means capable of controlling a high probability state in which the probability of executing the jackpot game is higher than a normal probability state when the game ball that has won the variable winning hole passes through a specific area;
a privilege game state control means capable of controlling a privilege game state in which entering a ball into a variable starting port is easier than a non-privilege game state;
Symbol display control means for stopping and displaying in a stop mode indicating the result of the predetermined determination process after the identification symbol is variably displayed;
Variation pattern selection means for selecting the type of variation pattern of the identification pattern based on the result of the predetermined determination process;
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect according to the type of variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means ,
The privilege game state control means is
When the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal probability state and the non-privilege gaming state is the second determination result, the privilege gaming state may be controlled without executing the jackpot game,
When the result of the predetermined determination process in the high probability state and the non-privilege game state is the second determination result, the privilege game state is not controlled,
The jackpot game includes a non-specific jackpot game in which passage to the specific area is more difficult than the specific jackpot game,
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the non-specific jackpot game, the game state after the end of the non-specific jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state and the non-privilege game state,
The variation pattern selection means selects the first variation pattern when it is determined to be the second determination result in the normal probability state and the non-privilege gaming state, and the high probability state and the non- A gaming machine characterized by selecting a second variation pattern different from the first variation pattern when it is determined that the second determination result is obtained in the privilege game state .

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