JP2020151590A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a new way of showing a variation frequency in a privilege game state.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 is configured so that, a time shortening state (privilege game state) in which game balls easily enter a second start hole 21 is finished when an execution frequency of a variable display of a special pattern 2 reaches a second time shortening frequency (for example, twice) without performing a variable display of a special pattern 1, and when a total execution frequency of variable displays of the special pattern 1 and the special pattern 2 reaches a total time shortening frequency (8 times, for example). In the time shortening state, a residual frequency suggestion display ZI capable of suggesting a residual frequency of the second time shortening frequency is displayed on an image display unit 7.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 63

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, a jackpot hit / fail judgment is generally made based on a prize at the starting port (ball entry port). When the jackpot is won, the special symbol (identification symbol) is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the jackpot winning through the variable display, and then the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. After the big hit game, it may be controlled to a time saving state (privilege game state) in which the ball entering the starting port related to the so-called electric chew becomes easier than the normal game state. As such a game machine, for example, there is a game machine described in Patent Document 1 below.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-230104

By the way, in the gaming machine described in the above document, the time saving state ends when the number of executions (number of fluctuations) of the variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions. Then, during the time saving state, the remaining number of fluctuations until the time saving state ends is displayed on the display screen. However, there was room for ingenuity in how to show the remaining number of fluctuations until the end of the time saving state.

The gaming machine of the present invention
The first entrance, which is arranged in the game area where the game ball can flow down,
A second entry port, which is arranged in the game area and allows the ease of entry of the game ball to be changed,
A determination means for determining whether to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the entry into the first entry port or the second entry opening.
When the determination is made based on the entry into the first entrance, the first symbol showing the result of the determination is stopped and displayed via the variable display, and the determination based on the entry into the second entry is made. When a determination is made, a symbol display control means that stops and displays a second symbol indicating the result of the determination via a variable display, and
A game state control means capable of controlling a privileged game state in which a game ball is easier to enter into the second entry port than in a normal game state is provided.
A gaming machine in which the variation display of the second symbol is prioritized over the variation display of the first symbol.
In the game state control means, when the number of executions of the variation display of the second symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number without performing the variation display of the first symbol in the privilege game state, and in the privilege game state. When the total of the number of times the variation display of the second symbol is executed and the number of times the variation display of the first symbol is executed reaches a predetermined upper limit number, the privilege game state is terminated.
It is characterized in that it is provided with the remaining number suggesting means capable of causing a predetermined effect means to execute the remaining number suggesting display capable of suggesting the remaining number of the variable display of the second symbol until the end of the privilege game state. It is a game machine.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows in detail the 2nd prize winning apparatus and the like provided in the game machine. It is a perspective view which shows the vertical cross-sectional view of the unit component provided with the 1st prize-winning apparatus provided in the game machine, and the start winning-winning unit. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the indicators provided in the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the sub-control board side of the game machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of the RAM provided in the main control board. It is a figure explaining the detail of the RAM provided in the sub-control board. It is a hit type determination table which concerns on special figure 1. It is a hit type determination table which concerns on special figure 2. This is a table showing the relationship between the type of special symbol and the number of time reductions. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot judgment table, (B) is a reach judgment table, (C) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit type judgment table, and (E) is normal. It is a symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. This is a specific table of start winning commands. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit detection process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of the distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a normal figure production start process. It is a flowchart of the auxiliary game effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a look-ahead effect determination process. It is a flowchart of a special game production selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of the initial display number determination process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the impression number addition processing. It is a flowchart of the variation production end processing. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the 2nd big winning opening and the operation pattern of the distribution member according to the type of a small hit. It is a figure which shows the special effect accompanying the variation display of a normal symbol, and the electric chew driving notification effect accompanying an auxiliary game. It is a figure which shows the production image of the ending effect. (A) A diagram of the display screen during the variable display of the special figure 1 in the day background mode, (B) a diagram of the display screen during the night background mode, and (C) a display screen during the [super] night background mode. (D) is a view of the display screen during the variable display of the special figure 2 in the daytime background mode. It is a figure which shows the effect which is executed with the variation display of special figure 2 in the one-time mode of crying. It is a figure which shows the V attacker driving notification effect. It is a figure which shows the game flow (the flow of a game) of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the mode that the display number is updated in the remaining number suggestion display of a normal display mode. It is a figure which shows the effect of adding the display number occurrence which occurs during the remaining number suggestion display of a normal display mode. It is a figure which shows the transition of the display number when the variation display of special figure 1 is executed during the remaining number suggestion display of a normal display mode.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine A pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the space is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (not shown) that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

On the game board 2, a game area 3 into which a game ball launched by operating the handle 60 flows down is formed by being surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5). Further, in the game area 3, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected.

An image display device 7 (an example of effect means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later, are displayed in a variable manner. There is a display area. The decorative symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left decorative symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle decorative symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right decorative symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each decorative symbol is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of decorative symbol combination is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result.

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

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9A according to the storage number of the first special figure hold described later and a storage number of the second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9B according to the above. By displaying the effect hold image, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 3) described later will be displayed. 2 It is possible to show the player the number of stored special figures in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, on the left portion of the center decoration body 10, a warp portion 12 is provided so that the game ball flows in from the entrance and the game ball flows out from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like is arranged above the center decorative body 10.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 including a first starting port (corresponding to the first ball entry port) 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. .. The first starting opening 20 is also referred to as a first starting winning opening or a fixed entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 including a second starting port (corresponding to a second ball entry port) 21 is provided. The second starting port 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening or a variable ball entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (corresponding to a ball entry opening / closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter the ball. If the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when the movable member 23 is open, the second starting port 21 is completely unable to enter the ball when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible. In this embodiment, the fixed winning device 19 and the electric chew 22 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure. This structure is referred to as a start winning unit SU. Details of the starting winning unit SU will be described later.

Further, on the right side of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, the first large winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning device) provided with the first large winning opening (other special winning opening) 30 is provided. Means) 31 is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (another special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is an advancing / retreating type that advances / retreats back and forth, and is driven by a first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

In addition, a second large winning device (second) provided with a second large winning opening (corresponding to a special winning opening) 35 above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3 (lower right of the center decoration body 10). A special variable winning device, a special winning means) 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (corresponding to a special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second special winning opening 35 by operating the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35 only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2-1, inside the second special winning device 36, a specific area (V area) 39 through which the game ball passing through the second big winning opening 35 can pass and a non-specific area 39 and non-specific The region 70 is formed. In the second large winning device 36, a second large winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the second large winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 70 is arranged. Further, the second special winning device 36 has a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the second large prize opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution member 71 that drives the distribution member 71. It includes a member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4). The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passage allowable state) of distributing the game ball to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and the game ball is released when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. It takes a second state (passage blocking state) of allocating to the non-specific area 70.

As shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2-1 the distribution member 71 is in a pass allowable state that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) is energized. .. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2-1 the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the distribution member 71 to a non-specific area. Pass through 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game described later. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol described above is called a one-kind jackpot, and the jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a two-kind jackpot. In addition, one kind jackpot is also called direct hit jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a first gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3, and on the right side of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Is provided with a second gate 29 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 and the passage of the game ball to the second gate 29 are the acquisition of a normal symbol lottery (that is, a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 22. It is an opportunity to execute (determined).

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided at the lower left of the game area 3 and to the right of the second starting opening 21. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 3, an out port 6 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called a left-handed hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when playing right-handed. The road is referred to as a second flow path R2.

A first gate 28, a first starting port 20, a second starting port 21, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player aims to pass through the first gate 28 and win a prize in the first starting port 20. It should be noted that the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 rarely wins a prize in the second starting port 21. This point will be described later.

On the other hand, a second gate 29, a second big prize device 36, a first big prize device 31, an electric chew 22, and an out port 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the second gate 29, wins the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, and enters the second major winning port 35. Aim to win a prize (passing through a specific area 39) or to win a prize in the first large winning opening 30.

By the way, in this embodiment, the fixed winning device 19 and the electric chew 22 constitute a starting winning winning unit SU. As shown in FIG. 2-2, a game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 wins a prize in the second starting port 21 between the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 in the starting winning unit SU. A ball entry suppression unit EC is provided to suppress the above. The ball entry suppression unit EC is a wall portion arranged substantially perpendicular to the front surface 2a (see FIG. 1) of the game board 2 so as to separate the first start port 20 and the second start port 21.

The width dimension (horizontal width) of the ball entry suppression section EC in the left-right direction is longer than the width of the first start port 20 and the width of the second start port 21, and the upper surface ECa of the ball entry suppression section EC is downward from right to left. It is inclined to. Therefore, the upper surface ECa of the ball entry suppression unit EC functions as a guiding surface that guides the game ball B1 flowing down the right side of the first starting port 20 to the lower left of the first starting port 20. The game ball guided to the upper surface ECa of the ball entry suppression section EC enters the out port 6 (see FIG. 1) arranged in the vicinity of the ball entry suppression section EC. Further, when the game ball B2 flowing down the left side of the first starting port 20 reaches the upper surface ECa of the ball entry suppressing portion EC, the upper surface ECa rolls and enters the out port 6. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming ball flowing down the first flow path R1 basically does not enter the second starting port 21. In particular, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when passing through the first gate 28, the short open symbol B is won (see FIGS. 12C and 12D), and 0.02 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). Since the electric chew 22 for a second can be opened frequently (see FIG. 14), the ball entry suppression unit EC almost prevents the electric chew 22 from winning in such a case. It can be said that the ball entry suppression unit EC forms the first taxiway GP1 that guides the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 so as not to enter the second start port 21.

However, on rare occasions, a game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 bounces to the right of the right end of the ball entry suppression unit EC, and the start winning unit SU and the unit component DU provided with the first large winning device 31 It may flow down the passage TP between. The game ball B3 flowing down the passage TP may win a prize at the second starting port 21. The game ball B4 flowing down the second flow path R2 rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 of the first grand prize device 31 and reaches the same location as when it is discharged from the outlet portion DUa of the unit component DU. Because it becomes. That is, in this embodiment, although the start winning unit SU is provided with the ball entry suppression unit EC, the possibility that the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 wins the second start opening 21 is not completely eliminated. Absent.

Here, the starting winning unit SU is configured in detail as follows. First, an opening SUa opened on the right side is provided below the ball entry suppression unit EC in the start winning unit SU. This opening SUa serves as an entrance to the second taxiway GP2 that guides the game ball to the second starting port 21. When the game ball B3 or the game ball B4 enters the opening SUa, it is guided to the second starting port 21 through the second taxiway GP2. At this time, if the movable member 23 is advanced forward, that is, if the second starting port 21 is open, the game ball B3 or the game ball B4 enters the second starting port 21. If the second starting port 21 is closed, the ball enters the out port 6 (see FIG. 1).

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided below the opening SUa in the starting winning unit SU. Therefore, if the game ball B3 or the game ball B4 does not enter the opening SUa, there is a possibility that the game ball B3 or the game ball B4 will win a prize in the normal winning opening 27. As described above, in this embodiment, since the starting winning unit SU is provided with the ordinary winning opening 27, even if the number of prize balls for winning the second starting opening 21 is reduced, the ordinary winning opening 27 can be won. The based prize ball makes it possible to prevent the base from becoming too low in the time saving state described later.

If the game ball B3 or the game ball B4 does not enter the opening SUa of the starting winning unit SU or the normal winning opening 27, the ball enters the out opening 6 (see FIG. 1). ..

As described above, in this embodiment, the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 merge at their respective downstream portions. The flow path common to the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 is referred to as a confluence GR. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 (electric chew 22), the normal winning port 27, and the out port 6 are arranged in the confluence GR.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, indicators 40 are arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 2. On the display device 40, the first special symbol display 41a for variably displaying the first special symbol (corresponding to the first symbol) and the second special symbol display for variably displaying the second special symbol (corresponding to the second symbol). A device 41b and a normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying a normal symbol (auxiliary symbol) are included. Further, the indicators 40 include the first special symbol display 43a for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold), and the second special symbol display 41b. A second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored operations hold (second special figure hold) is included.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped and displayed, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, 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 symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, a jackpot game (No. 1) in which the first jackpot 30 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. 2 special games) will be held. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the second large winning opening 35 is opened with an open pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. A small hit game (first special game) is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 and second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game or the small hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpot symbols described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left, 1 and 2. , The 5th and 6th LEDs are lit to display the jackpot symbol. Also, if you win a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hit symbols described below), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up, such as "●●●● ○○ ●●". Display the small hit symbol. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variable display is, for example, such that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode is that the LED is turned on. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (displayed in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values (determination information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning are calculated. It is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special figure holding (holding of the special drawing 1), and the second starting port 21 If the prize is won, it is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (see FIG. 4) as the second special figure hold (hold of special figure 2). 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 (upper limit storage number) in this embodiment is "4" for the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure. Figure Hold storage unit 85b is "1".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a medium or special game (big hit game or small hit game), the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. ..

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the first special figure holding indicator 43a is composed of four LEDs, and the second special figure holding indicator 43b is composed of one LED. Each special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the stop-displayed normal symbol is opened according to the type of the stop-displayed normal symbol and the current gaming state. An auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in a pattern. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol is displayed. There are three types of normal hit symbols in this form. A long open symbol, a short open symbol A, and a short open symbol B. The long open symbol is a symbol in which both LEDs of the normal symbol display 42 are lit, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). The short-open symbol A is a symbol such as "○ ●" in which only the left LED is lit. The short-open symbol B is a symbol such as “● ○” in which only the right LED is lit. If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol with both LEDs turned off is displayed, such as "●●". Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (displayed in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol. If there is a passage to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 during the execution of the auxiliary game, the normal symbol random number based on the passage is not acquired. That is, the configuration is such that the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is not stored. It should be noted that the normal drawing hold may be configured to be able to store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). In this case, the normal symbol hold stored in the RAM 84 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Further, in this case, it is advisable to provide a normal figure hold indicator that displays the number of stored normal figure hold.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit 99 together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub-control unit 99 includes at least a sub-control board 90, and can control a game effect using the effect means (image display device 7, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, decorative movable body 15, etc.). All you need is.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. 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 gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 155. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and so on. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b). The second special figure reservation storage unit 85b corresponds to a storage means. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of one storage area corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations. As shown in FIG. 6C, each storage area is divided into four storage areas. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number, which will be described later, an area for storing a hit type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, signals are input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and signals are output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a first gate sensor 28a, a second gate sensor 29a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, and a second large winning opening sensor 35a. , The specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the ordinary winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 21. The first gate sensor 28a is provided in the first gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the first gate 28. The second gate sensor 29a is provided in the second gate 29 and detects a game ball that has passed through the second gate 29. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the ordinary winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

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

Further, the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 41b, the normal symbol display 42, the first special symbol hold indicator 43a, and the second special symbol hold indicator 43b are connected to the main control board 80. Has been done. That is, the display control of these indicators 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. On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and capable of lending balls based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). The launcher 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The 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. The ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the main control board 80 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 capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. 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 a program stored in the ROM 93, and data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the RAM 94 can store the first start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on the winning of the first starting port 20. A second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b capable of storing a second start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on a prize to the second starting port 21, a first special symbol, and a first special symbol. The variable effect storage unit (0th storage area) 95c common to the two special symbols is provided. As shown in FIG. 7B, the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Consists of. Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b is composed of one storage area (first storage area) corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations.

As shown in FIG. 7D, each storage area is divided into a plurality of storage areas including a start winning command storage area. The start winning command storage area is a storage area for storing the start winning command. The variable effect storage unit 95c also includes a similar storage area.

As shown in FIG. 5, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. 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 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including decorative patterns), background images, and the like. Image data of is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5, and emits light. The light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15, and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The 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 execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button (not shown) has been pressed. When the select button is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90.

3. 3. Description of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. There are two types of game states: a normal game state (non-time saving state) and a time saving state (corresponding to a privilege game state). In the time saving state, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated. The fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 is a function in which the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time reduction state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (E), in the non-time saving state, the fluctuation time is set to 30 seconds when the long open symbol is won, and the fluctuation time is set when the short open symbol A is won. Is set to 25 seconds, and if the short open symbol B is won or lost, the fluctuation time is set to 1 second. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time is set to 1 second for any of the symbols.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. The opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is a function in which the average opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time saving state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, in the non-time saving state, when the long opening symbol is won, the opening time is set to 5 seconds, but when the short opening symbol A and the short opening symbol B are won. The opening time is set to 0.02 seconds, which is extremely short. Since the probability of winning a long open symbol is as low as about 1/2000 (see FIG. 12 (D)) at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery, the average open time in the non-time saving state is 0.02 seconds to 0. It will be about 03 seconds. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the opening time is set to 3 seconds regardless of which of the long-opening symbol, the short-opening symbol A, and the short-opening symbol B is won. 14).

Under the situation where the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 are operating, the electric chew 22 is more frequent than when these functions are not operating. It will be opened and the game ball will frequently win a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating (that is, the time saving state) is also referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating (that is, the non-time saving state) is also referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control that supports winning a prize in the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called the electric support control state. The low base state is also called a non-electric support control state.

The probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 may be activated in the time saving state (high base state). That is, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the non-time saving state (low base state) may be set relatively low, and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the time saving state may be set relatively high. Further, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 may be activated in the time saving state. That is, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state may be set relatively small, and the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game in the time saving state may be set relatively large.

Further, in the time saving state (high base state), all the above-mentioned functions may not be activated. That is, the operation of one or more of the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. Therefore, it is sufficient that the game ball is easier to win in the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 than when the function is not operating.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to a time saving state (high base state) except for an irregular case based on “Special Figure 1_Small Hit Symbol a” described later. In the time saving state, the variable display of the special symbol of the maximum number of executions (time saving number) set according to the type of the winning special symbol and the game state at the time of winning is executed, or the jackpot is won and the jackpot is won. It ends when the game is executed.

In the time saving state (high base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. The electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 compared to the non-time saving state (low base state), and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the second gate 29, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, a right-handed hit is performed so that the game ball is won in the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the non-time saving state (low base state), it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting left. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the time saving state (high base state), and the winning of the first starting port 20 is more difficult than the winning of the second starting port 21. This is because it is easier. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than hitting right. When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). Further, the state in which the big hit game is being executed is called the big hit game state, the state in which the small hit game is being executed is called the small hit game state, and these states are collectively called the special game state.

4. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits", "small hits", and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

When a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery, a "big hit game (second special game)" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. When the small hit is won, a "small hit game (first special game)" is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an open pattern according to the type of the winning small hit symbol. The "big hit game (second special game)" to be released is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is referred to as a type 1 jackpot game. Further, the jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a type 2 jackpot game. In addition, the big hit game and the small hit game are collectively called a special game.

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

In the present embodiment, the small hit opening game is the small hit opening game that opens the second large winning opening 35, the opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening), and the small hit opening game is completed. Includes later ending (interval after closure).

<About the type of jackpot symbol>
As a result of the special symbol lottery, if a jackpot is won (that is, if a jackpot of one type is won), a jackpot game (one-class jackpot game) that opens the first big prize opening 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are three types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by lottery for the first special symbol (special diagram 1). .. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, there are four types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by lottery for the second special symbol (special diagram 2). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" was won with a distribution rate of 20%, and "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" was won with a distribution rate of 30%, and the distribution rate. Win the "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Design C" with 50%. In the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_big hit symbol D" was won with a distribution rate of 40%, "special figure 2_big hit symbol E" was won with a distribution rate of 15%, and the distribution rate was 15%. Win the "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Design F" and win the "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Design G" with a distribution rate of 30%.

Each jackpot symbol is a 15R (round) jackpot, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when each symbol is won is the "time saving state (high base state)". However, the number of time reductions set differs depending on the type of jackpot symbol that has been won. The number of time reductions is the maximum number of times the variation display of the special symbol is executed in the time reduction state (high base state).

The details of the set number of time reductions are as shown in the table of FIG. In this embodiment, the number of time reductions includes only the number of times of change in special figure 1 (first special symbol) (the number of times of change in special figure 1 (first special symbol)) and the number of changes in special figure 2 (second special symbol). There are a target time reduction number (second time reduction number) and a time reduction number (total time reduction number) that targets the total number of fluctuations of the special figure 1 and the variation number of the special figure 2. The first time reduction number corresponds to the first symbol upper limit number, the second time reduction number corresponds to the second symbol upper limit number, and the total time reduction number corresponds to the total upper limit number. When controlled to the time reduction state (high base state), all of these three types of time reduction times (first time reduction number, second time reduction number, total time reduction number) are set. Then, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time saving state satisfies any one of the three types of time saving times, the time saving state ends.

In addition, the time saving state (high base state) is a game state in which the game is played by hitting right, and only the fluctuation of Special Figure 2 based on the winning of the second starting port 21 is executed, and the winning of the first starting port 20 is performed. The variation of the special figure 1 based on this is basically a game state that is not scheduled to be executed. Therefore, of the above three types of time reduction times, the second time reduction number is likely to trigger the end of the time reduction state. The first time reduction number and the total time reduction number are set to guarantee the fluctuation of the special figure 2 for the specified number of times even if the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is executed in the time reduction state as an irregular case. Is. Therefore, the first time reduction number and the total time reduction number are basically set to values larger than the second time reduction number.

As shown in FIG. 10, the first time reduction number and the total time reduction number may be set to the same values as the second time reduction number. There are cases where the second time reduction number is set to "99" times and cases where the second time reduction number is set to "1" times. When the second time reduction number is set to "99", it is not necessary to set a value larger than this as the first time reduction number and the total time reduction number, so that the first time reduction number and the total time reduction number are "99". Is set to times. If the second time reduction number is "99" times, as long as the game is played correctly, the next jackpot (type 2 jackpot or type 1 jackpot) will almost always occur while being controlled to the time reduction state (high base state). It is possible to win.

When the second time reduction number is set to "1", either the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is changed once in the time reduction state (high base state), and the special figure 2 is held during the change. Because the purpose is to store one (that is, because the purpose is to secure a game period for storing one hold in Special Figure 2), the first time reduction number, the second time reduction number, and the total time reduction number All are set to "1" times. When the number of time reductions is set to "1", the special figure 1 is often held at the start of the jackpot game, so the time reduction is caused by the change in the special figure 1 based on the holding of the special figure 1. The state often ends.

By winning a big hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the non-time saving state, the ratio of being controlled to the time saving state of 99 times of the second time saving is 50%, and the ratio of being controlled to the time saving state of the second time saving of 1 time is It is 50%. That is, in this embodiment, the double villa is determined at 50% of the so-called first hit (the jackpot in the normal game state (excluding the jackpot that is won based on the hold of Special Figure 2 immediately after the end of the time saving state)). If a big hit is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the time saving state, the second time saving number is set to 2 times at a rate of 50%. This value of 2 times is the minimum value of the number of times of time saving when a big hit (including 2 types of big hits) is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the time saving state, the player is prevented from being too disadvantaged in terms of the number of time saving.

In addition, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the time saving state, the second time saving number is set to "2" times at a rate of 55%, and the second time saving number is set to "5" times at a rate of 15%. Then, the second time reduction number is set to "99" at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the non-time saving state, the second time saving number is set to "2" at a rate of 40%, and the second time saving number is set to "5" at a rate of 30%. The number of second time reductions is set to "99" at a rate of 30%. As described above, in the distribution of the number of time reductions at the time of the jackpot winning based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, it is more advantageous for the player to win in the non-time reduction state than to win in the time reduction state. This is done because when the time saving state ends and the game returns to the normal gaming state, the variation of special figure 2 is executed based on the hold of special figure 2 generated during the time saving state. This is to give a special feeling when a big hit is won based on the fluctuation of Special Figure 2.

<About the type of small hit symbol>
If a small hit is won as a result of the special symbol lottery, a small hit game is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once. When a game ball wins a prize in the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, the big hit is won, and then the first one. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot games) that opens the jackpot 30 is executed. When this big hit game (big hit game triggered by passing to the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as the small hit game corresponds to the first round. In the small hit game, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39, the big hit game is not executed. In addition, the big winning opening may be opened a plurality of times during one round of the big hit game or during the small hit game.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there is only one type of small hit symbol (small hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 1. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, there are five types of small hit symbols (small hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 2. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility that "special figure 1_small hit symbol a" will be won. In the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" was won with a distribution rate of 30%, and "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" was won with a distribution rate of 20%, and the distribution rate was 20. % To win "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Design d", 20% to win "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Design e", and 10% to "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Design f" Win.

The small hit based on the lottery of the special figure 1 (special figure 1_small hit symbol a) is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage). On the other hand, small hits based on the lottery of special figure 2 (special figure 2_small hit symbol b, special figure 2_small hit symbol c, special figure 2_small hit symbol d, special figure 2_small hit symbol e, and special figure 2_Lottery symbol f (hereinafter, referred to as “small hit symbol b” to “small hit symbol f”)) is a small hit that can always pass through V. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit game is executed from the small hit winning based on the lottery of the special figure 1 except in the irregular case. Whether or not V can pass during the execution of the small hit game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37.

In the small hit game based on each type of small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. However, the opening time in each small hit game differs depending on the type of small hit symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, it takes about 4.6 seconds for the “small hit symbol a”, and 0.008 for the “small hit symbol b” to “small hit symbol f” as shown in FIG. Seconds. The reason why the opening time of the small hit game differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol is that the second big winning opening 35 is opened to the distribution member 71 that has been moving in a constant motion from the start of this opening. This is to change the timing (see FIG. 54). As a result, a passing open pattern that allows V to pass during the execution of the small hit game and a non-passing open pattern that does not allow V passage (including substantially) during the execution of the small hit game are created. .. The details of the opening pattern for passing and the opening pattern for non-passing will be described later.

Further, in the big hit game (type 2 big hit game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit symbol. To. Specifically, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol a", the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 6th round, with the maximum opening time being 29.5 seconds. From the 6th R to the 16th R, the first large winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. That is, the two kinds of big hit games of 5R are substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of the two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "non-time saving state (low base state)" regardless of whether the non-time saving state or the time saving state is won. However, since the "small hit symbol a" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V, such a two-kind big hit game is not executed except in an irregular case.

In addition, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of "small hit symbol b" to "small hit symbol f", the first big winning opening is set to once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 16th round, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. Open 30. That is, a two-kind jackpot game of 15R is substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of the two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "time saving state (high base state)" regardless of whether the non-time saving state or the time saving state is won.

However, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state (high base state) varies depending on the type of the winning small hit symbol and the game state at the time of winning. Specifically, in the time saving state, when the small hit symbol b (partsper notation rate 30%) is won, the second time reduction frequency is set to 2 times, and the small hit symbol c (partsper notation rate 20%) is won. In that case, the second time reduction number is set to 3 times, and when the small hit symbol d (partsper notation rate 20%) is won, the second time reduction number is set to 4 times, and the small hit symbol e (partsper notation rate). If 20%) is won, the second time reduction number is set to 5 times, and if the small hit symbol f (distribution rate 10%) is won, the second time reduction number is set to 99 times.

On the other hand, in the non-time reduction state (low base state), when the small hit symbol b (partsper notation rate 30%) is won, the second time reduction number is set to 2 times, and the small hit symbol c (parts per notation) is set. If the rate is 20%), the second time reduction is set to 3 times, and if the small hit symbol d, the small hit symbol e, and the small hit symbol f (total distribution rate 50%) are won. The second time reduction number is set to 99 times. In this way, when the two types of big hits are won after the small hits in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the number of times of time reduction is distributed to the player when the winners are in the non-time reduction state rather than in the time reduction state. It is advantageous. The reason for doing this is to give a special feeling when winning a small hit based on the hold of Special Figure 2 with only one remaining when the time saving state ends and returns to the normal game state. is there. That is, by making the distribution of the number of time reductions in the non-time reduction state more advantageous than the distribution of the number of time reductions in the time reduction state in this way, the interest in the so-called "one crying" is improved. "One time of crying" is a lottery based on the hold of the special figure 2 which is only one when the time saving state ends and the normal game state is returned. The number of time reductions of 99 times corresponds to the first upper limit number of executions, and the number of time reductions of 2, 3, 4, and 5 times corresponds to the second upper limit number of executions. The first upper limit execution number is the number of times that the jackpot game is likely to be executed before the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the set time reduction number is completed, and the second upper limit execution number is compared with the first upper limit execution number. It is the number of times that it is difficult for the jackpot game to be executed before the variable display of the special symbol for the set number of time reductions is completed.

Further, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the variable effect at the time of winning a big hit or winning a small hit is as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 and when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, basically, if the number of second time reductions is set to 99 times. If the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at the doublet of "3" or "7", and the second time reduction number is set to a number other than 99 times, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R Is stopped and displayed with doublets of symbols other than "3" and "7" ("1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8" or "9"). However, even if the second time reduction number is set to 99 times, if the "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is won in the non-time reduction state, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are "3" and It is stopped and displayed with doublets other than "7". As a result, even if the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R at the time of the first hit are not stopped and displayed at the doublet of "3" or "7", the second time reduction number may be set to 99 times. It is possible to improve the game entertainment of the case.

Further, at the time of winning a small hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at different points (for example, "1 ・ 4 ・ 5" etc.) as in the case of loss. This is because the small hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 is a small hit that cannot pass through V.

Further, when the small hit is won based on the lottery of special figure 2, if the second time reduction number is set to 99 times after the two-kind big hit game, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are "3" or "7". If the number of times the second time is shortened is set to a number other than 99 after getting doublet, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are symbols other than "3" and "7". It is displayed as a stop when getting doublet. As described above, in this embodiment, the fact that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at the doublet of "3" or "7" in the variable effect means that the second time reduction number is set to 99, in other words. For example, the player is notified that the jackpot is going to be doublet.

<About jackpot random numbers, etc.>
Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of the big hit and the determination of the small hit are performed based on the "big hit random number", and the determination of the winning type is performed based on the "hit type random number". As shown in FIG. 11A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the hit type random number, the random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers".

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the decorative symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the hit / fail determination is incorrect. Reach is a state in which there is only one decorative symbol that is variablely displayed among multiple decorative symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variablely displayed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which the decorative patterns shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). The decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in 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 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result). The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 include a normal symbol random number (hit random number) shown in FIG. 11 (B) and a normal symbol per type random number. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 255. Further, the normal hit type random number is a random number for determining the type of the normal hit symbol when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a hit. The type random number per normal figure takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

5. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect as will be described later. The look-ahead effect is a special figure fluctuation (variation display of a special symbol) based on the start prize by using the start prize command specified based on the judgment information (random number value such as a big hit random number) acquired by the start prize. ) Is a production that suggests the degree of expectation of winning the starting prize before the winning / failing judgment immediately before the start.

As shown in FIG. 15, the start winning command generated in the present embodiment includes the winning / failing information of whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit. Further, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start port information as to which start port of the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 has won a prize. It is sufficient that the start winning command includes the winning / failing information, and what kind of information is included in the starting winning command can be changed as appropriate in addition to the winning / failing information.

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. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 16 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 11 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The cycle initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. When all random numbers are used as hardware random numbers, software does not need to update the random numbers. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 in a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started 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 timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data. In this embodiment, the prize ball at the time of detection of the first start port sensor 20a is three balls, the prize ball at the time of detection of the second start port sensor 21a is one ball, and the prize ball at the time of detection of the first large prize opening sensor 30a. Is 15 balls, the prize ball at the time of detection of the second large winning opening sensor 35a is 4 balls, and the prize ball at the time of detection of the normal winning opening sensor 27a is 7 balls. The number of prize balls at the time of detection by each sensor can be changed as appropriate.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, in the update processing of various random number counter values shown in FIG. 11, after the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (S005) are completed, the next main side It is performed both with the timer interrupt processing (the period until the timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area, which will be described later, The sensor detection process (S108) is executed. After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode showing the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 16), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29, that is, the first gate sensor 28a or the second gate sensor 28a or the second. It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 29a (S201). If the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (NO in S201), it passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Determining whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "1" (upper limit storage number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "1" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "1" (in S204). NO), special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In 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), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 11A is acquired), and the acquired random number value is used as the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified according to the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 15 based on the random number value group stored in step S206. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535", the command "E2H01H" is specified as the second starting winning command according to the location of the second starting opening in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. The command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 01H)).

The classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 15 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 12A). In detail, if the jackpot random number value is 65320 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning). The start winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 10500, it is determined as a small hit, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the small hit winning information scheduled to be determined as a small hit winning). 2 The start winning command (the value of the lower command is 02H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 10501 to 65319, it is determined to be a loss, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information to be determined to be a loss), the second start winning command ( The value of the lower command is 03H).

In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is information that specifies the type of command (being a start winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating the type of start port (whether the first start port 20 is won or the second start port 21 is won). Further, the lower command of two digits in hexadecimal is the pass / fail information. The rule for generating such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

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

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). If the game ball does not win in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process ends, but if the game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 11A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a according to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified according to the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 15 based on the random number value group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535", the command "E1H01H" is specified as the first starting winning command according to the location of the first starting opening in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. The identified first start winning command contains winning / failing information.

Similar to the case of the second start winning command described above, the classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 15 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 12A). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is 65320 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning). The start winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 650, it is determined as a small hit, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the small hit winning information scheduled to be determined as a small hit winning). 1 Start winning command (value of lower command is 02H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 651 to 65319, it is determined to be a loss, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information to be determined to be a loss), the first start winning command ( The value of the lower command is 03H).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal operation status is "1" (S221). The normal operation status will be described later, but the fact that the normal operation status is "1" indicates that neither the normal symbol variation display nor the auxiliary game is being executed. If the value of the normal operation status is not "1" (NO in S221), this process ends immediately, but if the value of the normal operation status is "1" (YES in S221), the normal operation random number acquisition process (NO in S221) Perform S222). In the normal symbol-related random number acquisition process (S222), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H) and the normal symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-HS) are acquired (that is, shown in FIG. 11B). (Acquire a random number value group), and store the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 20 after the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation processing (S105), the processing related to the normal symbol display 42 and the electric chew 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. Then, when the "normal operation status" is "1" (YES in S301), the normal symbol standby process (S302) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2" (NO in S301). , S303 is YES), normal symbol fluctuation processing (S304) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "3" (NO for both S301 and S303, YES for S305), normal symbol confirmation processing (S306) ), And if the "normal operation status" is "4" (all of S301, S303, and S305 are NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S307) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

[Ordinary symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the ordinary symbol standby process (S302), first, is there a memory of the normal symbol-related random numbers (ordinary symbol random numbers and random numbers per type per symbol) acquired in step S222 described above? Determine if not (S401). If there is no memory of random numbers related to normal figures, this process ends. On the other hand, if the random numbers related to the normal figure are stored, the normal symbol collision detection process (S402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S403). In the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol variation pattern) is selected according to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 12 (E). Specifically, when the game state is in the non-time saving state, if the result of the normal symbol lottery (normal map lottery) is lost (normal lost symbol), the normal symbol variation pattern with a fluctuation time of 1 second is selected. If the result of the normal symbol lottery is a long open symbol, a normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds is selected. If the result of the normal symbol lottery is the short open symbol A, the normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 25 seconds is selected. If the result of the normal symbol lottery is the short open symbol B, the normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 1 second is selected. The reason why the fluctuation time of the long-open symbol and the short-open symbol A at the time of winning in the non-time-saving state is relatively long is that during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, a special effect (whether or not the long-open symbol has been won), which will be described later, is notified. This is to perform the production (see FIG. 55).

Further, in the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S403), when the game state is a time saving state as shown in FIG. 12 (E), the variation time is 1 second regardless of the result of the normal symbol lottery. Select the normal map fluctuation pattern.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the memory of the random numbers related to the normal figure (S404). Then, the normal symbol change start processing (S405) is performed. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S403, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol. The normal symbol variation start command is selected by the information of the normal symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 12 (D)) set in the normal symbol collision detection process (S402) or by the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S403). Information on the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol (information including information on the fluctuation time of the normal symbol) is included.

[Ordinary symbol hit determination process] As shown in FIG. 22, in the ordinary symbol hit determination process (S402), first, the ordinary symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the RAM 84 is read (S501). .. Next, a normal symbol hit detection table (FIG. 12 (C)) is set (S502). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a hit according to the set ordinary symbol hit determination table (S503).

If the judgment result is a hit (YES in S503), the flag for hitting the normal figure is turned on (S504), and the random number counter value for each type in the normal figure (value of label-TRND-HS) is read out, and FIG. 12 (D) Judge the type per normal figure (type of normal hit symbol) according to the type judgment table per normal figure shown in (S505). In most cases, the short-open symbol B is selected in the judgment of the type per normal symbol, but the long-open symbol is selected with a probability of about 1/2000, and the short-open symbol A is selected with a probability of about 1/1000. Be selected. After determining the normal figure hit type, the normal figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 12 (D)) corresponding to the normal figure hit type is set in the normal figure type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S506), and this processing is performed. To finish.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S503 is lost (NO in S503), the normal symbol stop symbol data (50H) corresponding to the normal lost symbol is set in the normal symbol type buffer (S507), and this process is completed.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation] As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal symbol fluctuation processing (S304), first, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the fluctuation time determined according to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selected in step S403, FIG. 12). (See (E)) is determined (S601). If it has not passed (NO in S601), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the normal symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S601), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S602), and the normal operation status is set to "3" (S603). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the symbol (long open symbol, short open symbol A, short open symbol B, or normal lost symbol) according to the set normal symbol stop symbol data. (S604) to finish this process.

[Normal symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the normal symbol determination process (S306), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol (see FIG. 12 (E)) has elapsed (S701). If it has not passed (NO in S701), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S701), then it is determined whether or not the flag per normal figure is ON (S702).

If the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S702), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S703). If it is in the time saving state (YES in S703), set the opening pattern in the time saving state (that is, the opening pattern of the time saving medium TBL shown in FIG. 14) as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (S704), and in step S706. move on. The opening pattern of the TBL during the time saving is an opening pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened once with an opening time of 3 seconds after an interval before opening of 0.01 seconds.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S703 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S703), that is, in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is used as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 as a normal hit symbol. Set according to the type of (S705), and proceed to step S706. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, when the long-open symbol is won, the open pattern of the long-open TBL is set and the short-open symbol (short-open symbol A or short-open symbol B) is won. In that case, the opening pattern of the short opening TBL is set. The opening pattern of the long opening TBL is an opening pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened once with an opening time of 5 seconds after an interval before opening of 7 seconds. The reason why the 7-second pre-opening interval is provided is that during this period, the electric chew driving notification effect (the effect of notifying the player to hit the game ball aiming at the electric chew 22, see FIG. 55 (C)) is provided. To do it. The opening pattern of the short opening TBL is an opening pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened once with an opening time of 0.02 seconds after an interval before opening of 0.01 seconds. Since this opening pattern has an extremely short opening time of 0.02 seconds, it is unlikely that a prize will be given to the electric chew 22. That is, this opening pattern is an opening pattern in which it is difficult to win a prize in the electric chew 22. When setting the opening pattern, the value of the electric chew opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened during the auxiliary game is set to a value corresponding to the set opening pattern. In this embodiment, the value of the electric chew opening counter is set to "1" regardless of which opening pattern is set.

In addition, the opening pattern of TBL during the time saving is referred to as the first auxiliary game opening pattern. Further, the opening pattern of the long opening TBL will be referred to as a second auxiliary game opening pattern. Further, the opening pattern of the short opening TBL will be referred to as a third auxiliary game opening pattern. Further, the first auxiliary game opening pattern and the second auxiliary game opening pattern will be referred to as a ball entry opening pattern. Further, the third auxiliary game opening pattern will be referred to as a non-entry opening pattern. The opening pattern of the long-open TBL has a longer opening time of 2 seconds than the opening pattern of the short-time TBL, but the player can easily generate a prize in the electric chew 22 like the opening pattern of the short-time medium TBL. Is. Therefore, it can be said that the opening pattern of the long-opening TBL is an opening pattern that is as easy to win as the opening pattern of the TBL during the short working hours.

In step S706, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the normal operation status to "4". Then, an auxiliary game start command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the start of execution of the auxiliary game is set (S707), and this process is completed. The auxiliary game start command includes information on the type of the normal hit symbol and information on the game state at the time of winning. Further, when the game control microcomputer 81 determines in step S702 that the normal figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S702), the auxiliary game is not started, so the normal operation status is set to "1" (S708). ), Finish this process.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S307), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S801). The end flag per normal figure is a flag indicating that the opening of the electric chew 22 has been completed in the auxiliary game.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S801), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (that is, whether or not the electric chew 22 is open) (S802). If it is not open (NO in S802), then whether or not it is time to open the second start port 21, that is, the opening time of the auxiliary game (interval before opening) has elapsed and the second start port 21 has passed. Determine if it is time to start opening (S803). If it is not the time to open the second starting port 21 (NO in S803), this process is completed as it is, and if it is reached (YES in S803), the second starting port 21 is opened according to the set opening pattern. (S804).

If the second starting port 21 is open in step S802 (YES in S802), whether or not the number of winnings in the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game has reached the specified maximum number of winnings (two in this embodiment). (S805). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S805), it is time to close the second starting port 21 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second starting port 21 (see FIG. 14)). Whether or not it has passed) is determined (S806). Then, if the opening time of the second starting port 21 has not elapsed (NO in S806), this process ends.

On the other hand, when the specified number of prizes has been reached (YES in S805) or when the opening time of the second starting port 21 has elapsed (YES in S806), that is, either of the two electric chew opening end conditions. When is satisfied, the second starting port 21 is closed (closed) (S807). Then, the value of the electric chew release counter is decremented by 1 (S808), and it is determined whether or not the value of the electric chew open counter is "0" (S809). If it is not "0" (NO in S809), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening. In this embodiment, since the electric chew 22 is opened once in any of the opening patterns, it is not determined as NO in step S809.

If the judgment result of step S809 is "0" (YES in S809), in order to end the auxiliary game, the end process (S810) such as setting the auxiliary game end command is performed, and the end per figure flag is flagged. Is set (S811) to finish this process.

If the end flag per normal figure is ON in step S801 (YES in S801), the opening of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game has been completed, so that the ending (interval after closing) time of the auxiliary game has been completed. It is determined whether or not the elapse has passed (S812), and if the time of the interval after closure (see FIG. 14) has not elapsed (NO in S812), this process ends. On the other hand, if the time of the interval after closing has elapsed (YES in S812), the end flag per normal figure is turned off (S813), and the flag per normal figure is turned off (S814). Then, the normal operation status is set to "1" (S815), and this process is completed. As a result, in the next main-side timer interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S302) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 20).

In this embodiment, the opening pattern of the long opening TBL in which the opening time of the second starting port 21 (electric chew 22) is set to 5 seconds or the opening pattern of the short and medium TBL in which the opening time is set to 3 seconds is used. When the electric chew 22 is opened, the game ball can be won by the electric chew 22 by hitting right. However, when the electric chew 22 is opened by the opening pattern of the short opening TBL in which the opening time of the electric chew 22 is set to 0.02 seconds, the opening time is extremely short, so even if the player hits right, the game ball is played. It is extremely difficult to get the electric chew 22 to win a prize.

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 26 after the normal operation processing (S105). In the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and the "special operation status" is set in each stage. 1,2,3,4,5 ”are assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), the special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901). , S903), special symbol change processing (S904), and if "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S901 and S903, YES for S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S901, S903, S905, YES for S907), perform special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S901, S903, S905, and S907 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1001). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1007). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, it is already It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013), if so (YES in S1013), the process is completed, and if not (S1013). NO), perform standby screen setting processing (S1014). In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1001 (NO in S1001), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ), The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1004). Then, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is cleared (S1005). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and fluctuation pattern information (information including fluctuation time information) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) are included.

In addition, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the first When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure described later 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1009). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1011). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and fluctuation pattern information (information including fluctuation time information) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) are included.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1001). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, if a small hit is won in the lottery based on the second special figure hold, the small hit game can always pass through the specific area 39. This point will be described in detail later.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1008) are based on FIG. 28 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 28, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 is read out. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the RAM 84 is stored. read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 12 (A)) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot according to the set jackpot determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the jackpot determination values "65320" to "65535" (see FIG. 12A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. The jackpot type is determined according to the hit type determination table (S1105). After determining the jackpot type (S1105), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8 or 9) corresponding to the jackpot type (type of jackpot symbol) is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1106). ) Finish the process.

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "10500" (FIG. 12 (A)). (Refer to the column of special figure 2). Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "650" (the special figure of FIG. 12A). See column 1). The probability of winning a small hit is higher in the lottery in Special Figure 2 than in the lottery in Special Figure 1. More specifically, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is about 1/100, while the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/6. The probability of winning a small hit can be changed as appropriate. However, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of the special figure 2 may be a probability that the product of the small hit winning probability and the upper limit storage number of the reservation of the special figure 2 becomes larger than 1/10. This is because it becomes easier to have expectations for winning in the first crying.

If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and FIG. 8 or FIG. The small hit type is determined according to the hit type determination table shown in 9 (S1109). After determining the small hit type (S1109), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8 or 9) corresponding to the small hit type (small hit symbol type) is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84. (S1110) Finish the process. A random number that determines whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103) and it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "loss", so set the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the lost symbol in the special symbol type buffer. (S1111), this process is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1003) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1009) have the same processing flow. This will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). (S1301).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is according to the non-time saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). The variation pattern is selected based on (value of S1303). As shown in FIG. 13, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for big hit winning) is higher than the normal reach. Has been done. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

Further, in step S1302, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), the fluctuation pattern is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the non-time reduction state small and medium-sized hit table (the part corresponding to the non-time reduction state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). Select (S1305).

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1306). As shown in FIG. 12B, the reach establishment random number values are “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 when lost than the non-time-saving state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1306), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time saving state (the non-time saving state among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 13). And, according to the part corresponding to the loss with reach), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1307).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1306), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time reduction state (non-time reduction among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 13). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the state and the part corresponding to the loss without reach (S1308).

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), the same fluctuation pattern is selected regardless of whether step S1307 is executed or step S1308 is executed (see the column of special figure 2 and non-time saving state in FIG. 13). This is because a specific effect described later is executed when the loss of the special figure 2 changes in the non-time saving state.

Further, in the case of loss without reach in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done.

Further, in step S1301, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1301), as shown in FIG. 30, processing (S1309 to S1315) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1302 to S1308. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1309), the time-saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the time-saving state and the jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13) is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. Select a variation pattern (S1310).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1311), it is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the time saving state medium and small hit table (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). Select the fluctuation pattern (S1312). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1313), the reach loss table in the time-saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 corresponding to the time-saving state and reach loss) is followed. Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1314). If the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1313), the loss without reach during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the loss without reach in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13) is followed. Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1315).

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), the same fluctuation pattern is selected regardless of whether step S1314 is executed or step S1315 is executed (see the column of special figure 2 and time saving state in FIG. 13). This is because the effect of the special variation effect pattern described later is executed at the time of the loss variation of the special figure 2 in the time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 29, the selected variation pattern is set (S1316), and this process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1316 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol change process (S904), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 13). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1504), this Finish the process.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 13) has elapsed (S1601). The stop time at the time of winning a small hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the non-time saving state is set to be relatively long, 15 seconds. This is to execute the V-attacker driving notification effect described later (the effect of notifying that the game ball is driven aiming at the second special winning device 36, see FIG. 59) during this period. If the stop time of the special symbol has not elapsed in step S1601 (NO in S1601), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), the game state management process (S1602) described later is performed.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), set the special operation status to "4" (S1604). Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1606) and the process proceeds to step S1607. As a result, the non-time saving state (low base state) is controlled during the execution of the jackpot game. The low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric chew 22, and the base up based on the operation of the large winning device is not taken into consideration. Absent.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 10) in order to start the jackpot game (S1607), and starts the jackpot game opening (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of the big winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the big winning opening is opened during the special game (big hit game or small hit game) is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning big hit symbol. It should be noted that the set of open patterns (set of data according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the time saving flag is ON. After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command (see FIG. 10) is set (S1612), and the small hit game opening is started (S1613).

Following step S1613, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 for details) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S1614). At this time, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small hit symbol. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the distribution member operation flag (S1615), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started at the same time as the opening of the small hit game. The operation pattern of the distribution member will be described in detail later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game starts, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1616) and this process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state management process (S1602), it is first determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701), and if it is ON, the special symbol variation executed during the time saving state. The value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of times is decremented by 1 (S1702), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1703). More specifically, in the present embodiment, the time reduction counter includes only the special figure 1 time reduction counter (counter that counts the first time reduction number) that counts only the number of fluctuations of the special figure 1, and only the number of fluctuations of the special figure 2. The special figure 2 time reduction counter (counter that counts the second time reduction number) and the total time reduction counter (counter that counts the total time reduction number) that counts the total number of fluctuations of special figure 1 and the number of fluctuations of special figure 2. There is. In step S1702, the values of the special figure 1 time reduction counter and the total time reduction counter are decremented by 1 when the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is stopped, and the special figure 2 time reduction counter and the total time reduction counter are decremented when the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is stopped. Decrement the value of. Then, in step S1703, it is determined whether any one of the special figure 1 time reduction counter, the special figure 2 time reduction counter, and the total time reduction counter is "0". In step S1703, if any one of the three time reduction counters is "0" (YES in S1703), the time reduction flag is turned off (S1704). On the other hand, in step S1703, if none of the three time reduction counters is "0" (NO in S1703), the present process is completed without performing the process of step S1704. In this embodiment, the value set in each time reduction counter at the time of transition to the time reduction state is as shown in the column of "time reduction number (times)" in the table of FIG.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Big Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game (second special game) such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first jackpot winning device 31 has been completed in the jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first big winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is time to open the 1st prize opening 30, that is, when the opening time of the jackpot has passed and the opening of the 1st prize opening 30 is started. It is determined whether the time has been reached, or whether the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2003).

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

If the first large winning opening 30 is open in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 30 in the unit opening game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (9 in this embodiment). Judge whether or not (S2005). If the specified number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is time to close the first prize opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first prize opening 30 (FIG. 8 or). Whether or not (see FIG. 9) has passed) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has not passed (NO in S2006), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of prizes has been reached (YES in S2005) or when the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2006), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the first prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening opening counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command (see FIG. 10) is set and the jackpot ending is started (S2011) in order to end the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process is completed (S2012).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), all the opening of the first jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has been completed, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed. If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), this process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2014) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2015). Then, after setting the special operation status to "1" (S2016), the game state setting process (S2017) described later is performed to end this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, is the big hit game ending this time based on the small hit (special 1 small hit) won in the lottery of Special Figure 1? Whether or not, that is, whether or not it is based on "special figure 1_small hit symbol a" (see FIG. 8) is determined (S2101). If the determination result is YES (YES in S2101), this process ends without turning on the time saving flag.

On the other hand, if the determination result is NO (NO in S2101), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2102). Then, the value of the time reduction counter (special figure 1 time reduction counter, special figure 2 time reduction counter, and total time reduction counter) according to the game state at the time of winning and the type of the special symbol that triggered the execution of this big hit game. Is set (S2103). The details of the value of the time reduction counter to be set are as shown in FIG. In FIG. 10, the value shown in the column of "Special figure 1 only" of "Time reduction number (times)" is the time reduction number set in the special figure 1 time reduction counter, and "Time reduction number (times)" of "Time reduction number (times)". The value shown in the column of "Special figure 2 only" is the number of time reductions set in the special figure 2 time reduction counter, and the value shown in the column of "Special figure 1 and 2 total" of "Time reduction number (times)" is the total. This is the number of time reductions set in the time reduction counter.

By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a time saving state (high base state). This game state is determined by the establishment of either the condition that the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number of time reductions (number of times end condition) or the next jackpot game is executed (winning end condition). finish. The number-of-times end condition in which the value of the special figure 1 time-saving counter becomes "0" is called the first number-of-times end condition, and the number-of-times end condition in which the value of the special figure 2 time-saving counter becomes "0" is called the first number-of-times end condition. The second count end condition is called the count end condition, and the count end condition in which the value of the total time reduction counter becomes "0" is called the total count end condition.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)] The special electric accessory processing 2 is for executing a small hit game (first special game) that opens the second special winning device 36 provided with the specific area 39. It is a process. As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 is completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second large winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time to open the 2nd big prize opening 35, that is, the time of the predetermined pre-opening interval (opening of the small hit) has passed and the 2nd big winning opening It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8 or 9) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S2304).

If the 2nd prize opening 35 is open in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of prizes in the 2nd prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (9 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), it is time to close the second major winning opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second major winning opening 35 (Fig. 8 or). As shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not 1.6 seconds) has elapsed in this embodiment (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not passed (NO in S2306), this process is completed.

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

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 37, the predetermined time after closing the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game (time of the interval after closing) It is determined whether or not the elapse has passed (S2310), and if the time of the interval after closing has not elapsed (NO in S2310), this process ends. The time of the interval after closing the small hit game will be described later. On the other hand, if the time of the interval after closing has elapsed (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2311), the small hit flag is turned off (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

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

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the two types of jackpot games are executed. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2317) and turns on the jackpot flag (S2318). , Set the special operation status to "4" (S2319). Then, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2320), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2321). Then, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8 or FIG. 9) is set (S2322), and the jackpot opening is started (S2323). As a result, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is shifted to the two-kind big hit game.

[Distribution member control process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a distribution member control process (S107) following the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 17). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 38, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 32), so the distribution member operation process (see FIG. 32) for operating the distribution member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern ( S2502) is performed, and V validity period setting process (S2503) is performed.

In the distribution member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and the distribution member is released when the distribution member 71 is released at the timing using the timer. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 comes, the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off. As a result, the distribution member 71 will move in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), the distribution member 71 is first controlled to the passage blocking state (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2-1) for 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small hit game. This is called the pre-opening interval. Subsequently, the passage is controlled to the allowed passage state (the state shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2-1) for 4600 ms. This is called V opening. Then, the passage blocking state is controlled for 3000 ms. This is called the post-closure interval. Such a series of operations including "interval before opening ⇒ V opening ⇒ interval after closing" is a constant operation of the distribution member 71.

Further, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), the V valid period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period in which the V flag is turned ON by regarding the detection as valid when the detection by the specific area sensor 39a is performed. As shown in FIG. 54 (d), the V valid period is from the start of opening of the specific region 39 (when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage allowable state) until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific area 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled to allow passage). This is in consideration of the time lag until the game ball that has passed the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39.

Specifically, in the V validity period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V validity period is set, and V is valid when it is time to enable the specific area 39 based on the timekeeping using the timer. The flag is turned on, and when it is time to invalidate the specific area 39, the V valid flag is turned off. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108) described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect by determining whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

Following the V validity period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed (S2504). Specifically, the total operating time (7608 ms) from the start to the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71 based on the timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502 (FIG. 7608ms). It is determined whether or not 54 (c))) has passed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is not completed, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is completed, the distribution member operation flag is turned off and then this process is completed (S2505).

Here, based on FIG. 54, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above and the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) in the small hit game will be described. In this embodiment, there are two opening patterns shown in FIGS. 54 (b) and 54 (e) as opening patterns of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Note that FIG. 54A shows the timing of the variable display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make it easy to understand the start timing of the small hit game.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 54 (b) is an opening pattern selected when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special FIG. That is, "special figure 2_small hit symbol b", "special figure 2_small hit symbol c", "special figure 2_small hit symbol d", "special figure 2_small hit symbol e", and "special figure 2_small hit symbol e". This is an open pattern selected when "f" (see FIG. 9) is won. This opening pattern is a passing opening pattern capable of passing through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this passage opening pattern closes the second major winning opening 35 for 8 ms, then opens the second major winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second major winning opening 35 for 6000 ms. It is a pattern. In other words, the small hit game executed in this opening pattern includes an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 6000 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed over.

When the second special winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member is used during the opening period of the second large winning opening 35 over 1600 ms and during the period of 3000 ms after the closing of the second large winning opening 35. Upon opening the V of 71, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-allowed state (see FIGS. 54 (b) and 54 (c)). Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired by right-handed hitting, the game ball always wins the second large winning opening 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Each device such as a winning device 36 is arranged. Further, the time required for the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 to reach the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 is shorter than 3000 ms.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 54 (e) is an opening pattern selected when the “special figure 1_small hit symbol a” (see FIG. 8) is won in the lottery of the special figure 1. This opening pattern is a non-passing opening pattern that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this non-passing open pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 4568ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 1440ms. It is an open pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second large winning opening 35 is closed for 4568 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 1440 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second prize opening 35 is closed over.

When the second special winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the V opening of the distribution member 71 is almost completed during the opening (see FIGS. 54 (e) and 54 (c)). The period in which the V opening of the distribution member 71 and the opening of the second special winning opening 35 coincide with each other is only 40 ms immediately after the opening of the second special winning opening 35 starts. Therefore, even if a game ball enters at the same time as the opening of the second large winning opening 35 starts, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state by the time the game ball reaches the position of the distribution member 71. There is. Therefore, when this opening pattern is selected, the game ball rarely passes through the specific area 39. That is, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, as described with reference to FIG. 54, in the present embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the start of the opening of the small hit game. Then, the small hit game is executed in one of the two open patterns according to the type of the small hit symbol. Each opening pattern has a different opening time. Therefore, in each opening pattern, the opening timing of the second special winning opening 35 with respect to the displacement timing of the distribution member 71 is different. Thus, a small hit game (special 2V passing small hit in FIG. 54 (b)) capable of passing through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35, and at what timing the second large winning opening It is possible to perform a small hit game (special 1V non-passing small hit in FIG. 54 (e)) that cannot pass through the specific area 39 even if the player wins 35.

In this embodiment, during the small hit game, the number of game balls entered in the second large winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the second large winning device is used. 36 The number of game balls discharged to the outside is counted based on the detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as outlet sensors for counting the number of game balls ejected to the outside of the second special winning device 36. Then, at the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71, when both count values do not match, an error notification is performed. After closing the second special winning opening 35, the operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when both count values match. In this way, it is possible to smoothly start the variable display of the special symbol after the second large winning opening 35 is closed.

[Specific area sensor detection process] Returning to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S108) after the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 17). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 39, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), this process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the above-mentioned distribution member control process (FIG. 38). Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 54 (d).

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

7. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 53. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 40 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed after that.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number update process is executed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. In addition, the random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, 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. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 100 executes various effects (decorative pattern variation effect, opening effect associated with a special game, open game effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 according to the command. The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as the image control board 100 executes various effects. The 66 is made to emit light, and the decorative movable body 15 is driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. And, it is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010). As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4101).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a (see FIG. 5).

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), in order to make the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing suitable for the production, the lamp data created by the other processing (S4304) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later is sent to the lamp control board 107. Output. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created and output in order to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 43, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66), and creates audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 67) and audio. It executes other processing such as outputting to the control board 106 and updating various effect determination random numbers (S4304).

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a normal symbol variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). ), If it is received, the normal drawing production start processing (S4402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the auxiliary game start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs the auxiliary game effect selection process (S4404) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, will be described later. The look-ahead effect determination process (S4406) is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if so, performs a special game effect selection process (S4408) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs a variation effect start process (S4412) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if received, performs a variation effect end process (S4414) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if so, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4416). In the V-passage notification effect start process (S4416), the effect start command for the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the effect start command set in step S4416 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image of the V passage notification effect from the ROM 103 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of 7.

The V-passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V-passage (passage to the specific area 39). In the present embodiment, the V passage notification effect is an effect of displaying an effect image imitating the character "V" on the display screen 7a. The V-passage notification effect may be in another mode, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

Subsequently, as another process (S4417), a process based on a receive command other than the above command (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) is performed, and the receive command analysis process is completed.

[Public map effect start process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the normal map effect start process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the normal symbol variation start command (S4501). As a result, information on the type of the ordinary symbol as a result of the ordinary symbol lottery and the fluctuation time in the variation display of the ordinary symbol is acquired. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is "1" (S4502). The mode status is a variable for controlling the effect mode, and the value of the mode status is set to "1" when the day background mode is controlled (see the table in FIG. 49-1). .. The mode status and the effect mode will be described later, but the daytime background mode is an effect mode corresponding to the normal game state (except during the jackpot game and during the change of the special figure 2 immediately after the end of the time saving state).

If the determination result in step S4502 is NO, that is, if the daytime background mode is not controlled, this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when the daytime background mode is controlled (YES in S4502), it is subsequently determined whether or not the long open symbol is won (S4503). If this determination result is YES, the normal pattern of the special effect of the success mode is selected (S4504), and the normal pattern of this effect pattern (the effect performed in parallel with the variable display of the normal pattern) is performed. Set the normal map production start command to be executed in the output buffer of RAM94 (S4505).

If the determination result in step S4503 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the short open symbol A has been won (S4506). If this determination result is YES, the normal map effect pattern of the special effect of the failure mode is selected (S4507), and the normal map effect start command for executing the normal map effect of this effect pattern is output to the RAM 94. Set in the buffer (S4505). If the determination result in step S4506 is NO, that is, if the short open symbol B is won or is lost, this process is immediately terminated because the normal diagram effect is not executed.

When the general drawing effect start command related to the special effect of the successful mode is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image of the special effect of the successful mode from the ROM 103. , Is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 55 (A) and 55 (B), the roulette 200 is rotated in the lower left display area (lower left area 7b) of the display screen 7a, and the long open symbol is won. The image effect of stopping in the stop mode (character symbol 201 of "electric chew open!") Is executed.

On the other hand, when the general drawing effect start command related to the special effect of the failure mode is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 receives the effect image of the special effect of the failure mode. Is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 55 (A) and 55 (D), in the lower left region 7b of the display screen 7a, the roulette 200 rotates and the stop mode (stop mode) indicating that the long open symbol is not won. An image effect that stops at the character symbol 202) of "Sorry ..." is executed.

[Auxiliary game effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the auxiliary game effect selection process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the auxiliary game start command (S4601). As a result, information on the type of winning normal winning symbol is acquired. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is "1", that is, whether or not it is controlled to the daytime background mode (S4602).

If it is not controlled to the day background mode (NO in S4602), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, when the daytime background mode is controlled (YES in S4602), it is subsequently determined whether or not the long open symbol is won (S4603). When this determination result is YES, the effect pattern of the electric chew driving notification effect shown in FIG. 55 (C) is selected (S4604), and the auxiliary game effect (performed in parallel with the auxiliary game) of this effect pattern is selected. The auxiliary game production start command for executing the production) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4605). If the determination result in step S4603 is NO, this process is immediately terminated.

When the auxiliary game effect start command related to the electric chew driving notification effect is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 sends the electric chew driving notification as shown in FIG. 55 (C). The effect image of the effect is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball should be won by the electric chew 22 by hitting right. In the auxiliary game based on the long opening symbol in the normal game state (non-time saving state), the interval time before opening is as long as 7 seconds, so the electric chew driving notification effect shown in FIG. 55 (C) triggers a right-handed hit. By starting the above, it is possible to sufficiently make the game ball win the electric chew 22.

[Look-ahead effect determination process] As shown in FIG. 47, in the look-ahead effect determination process (S4406), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the start winning command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure hold effect storage of the RAM 94. It is stored in a unit (first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a or second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b shown in FIG. 7) (S5001). Specifically, if the received command is the first start winning command, it is stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 7B), and if it is the second start winning command, the second special figure is stored. It is stored in the figure-holding effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 7C). The first start winning command is stored in the storage area having the smallest number of the first to fourth storage areas in the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a where the command is not stored. As a result, the start winning commands are stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

In the following step S5002, if the start winning command stored in step S5001 is the first start winning command, the value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added and updated by "1" to update the second start. If it is a winning command, the value of the second special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added by "1" and updated. The first special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the sub side (sub control board 90 side) that counts the number of first special figure hold. Similarly, the second special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the sub side that counts the number of second special figure hold.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a look-ahead effect execution lottery process (S5003). Execution of look-ahead effect In the lottery process (S5003), based on the start winning command stored in step S5001, it is determined whether or not to perform look-ahead effect such as so-called continuous notice or hold change notice. Make various settings related to. In addition, the continuous notice is an interrelated notice effect that can be executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuations. Further, the hold change notice is a notice effect that displays the effect hold image in the special display mode, which has a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the normal display mode, instead of the effect hold image in the normal display mode.

[Special Game Effect Selection Process] The special game effect selection process (S4408) shown in FIG. 48 is a process of selecting a pattern (content) of a special game effect to be executed during a special game (big hit game or small hit game). The special game effect selected here includes an opening effect executed during the opening of the big hit game or the small hit game, and an open game effect executed during the opening of the big winning opening and the interval between the openings. ..

As shown in FIG. 48, in the special game effect selection process (S4408), the opening command is first analyzed (S5201). In this embodiment, the opening command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set at the time of winning determination for the big hit or the small hit, and information on the gaming state at the time of winning (see FIG. 10).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the small hit game based on the winning of the "special figure 1_small hit symbol a" (see FIG. 10) in the normal game state (non-time saving state) based on the analysis result of the opening command. Determine if it is the start of the opening (S5202). If this determination result is YES, a stage change effect effect pattern is selected as the effect pattern for the special game effect (small hit effect) at the time of a small hit (S5203), and the special game effect of this effect pattern is executed. The special game production start command of is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5204).

On the other hand, if the determination result of step S5202 is NO, a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) and a predetermined special game effect effect pattern according to the game state at the time of winning are selected (S5205). , The special game effect start command for executing the special game effect of the effect pattern selected in step S5205 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5204).

When the special game effect start command set in step S5204 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 outputs the effect image of the special game effect corresponding to the command to the ROM 103. Is read from and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. If step S5203 has been executed, the stage change effect is executed.

The stage change effect is an effect of shifting to a stage randomly determined from a plurality of types of stages. In this embodiment, as the stage in the day background mode, the character A stage that mainly displays the effect image with the character A as the motif, the character B stage that mainly displays the effect image with the character B as the motif, and the character C It is assumed that there is a character C stage that mainly displays a production image with the motif of. When the stage is different, the decorative designs 8L, 8C, and 8R are changed to the designs according to the stage, and the BGM associated with the game is changed to the BGM according to the stage.

As described above, in this embodiment, the stage change effect is executed at the time of winning the small hit in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the normal game state. As a result, the player's consciousness is directed to the change of the stage, and it is difficult to make the player aware of the execution of the small hit game when the special 1V non-passing small hit that cannot be expected to pass V is won.

[Ending effect selection process] The ending effect selection process (S4410) shown in FIG. 49-1 is a process of selecting a pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 49-1, the ending effect selection process (S4410) first analyzes the ending command (S5401). In this embodiment, the ending command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set at the time of winning determination for the big hit or the small hit, and information indicating the game state at the time of winning (see FIG. 10). ..

Subsequently, whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 is at the start of the ending of the jackpot game executed after winning the "special figure 1_small hit symbol a" (see FIG. 10) based on the analysis result of the ending command. Is determined (S5402). If the determination result is YES, the effect pattern for displaying the character image of "See you!" Shown in FIG. 56 (A) on the display screen 7a is selected as the ending effect pattern (S5403), and the process proceeds to step S5404. .. In step S5404, the value of the mode status is set to the value "1" corresponding to the daytime background mode. Then, the process proceeds to step S5413. By the ending effect of "See you again!" Shown in FIG. 56 (A), it is possible to notify the player that the player will shift to the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). In addition, this production also suggests a shift to the daytime background mode.

The mode status will be described here. The mode status is a variable for controlling the effect mode. The effect mode is a mode of effect using the image display device 7, the speaker 67, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the like. If the effect mode is different, for example, a character or a background image displayed on the image display device 7. Etc. are different, and the variable effect is also executed in a mode according to the effect mode.

There are four types of production modes of this embodiment. Day background mode, one-time crying mode, night background mode, [super] night background mode. As shown in the table in FIG. 49-1, the mode status value is set to "1" when controlling to the day background mode, and the mode status value is set to "1" when controlling to the one-time crying mode. When set to "2" and controlled to night background mode, the mode status value is set to "3", and when controlling to [super] night background mode, the mode status value is set to "4". To.

The daytime background mode is an effect mode when the player is controlled to the normal game state (except during the big hit game and during the change of the special figure 2 immediately after the end of the time saving state). In the daytime background mode, the daytime background image shown in FIG. 57A is displayed on the display screen 7a.

In the one-time crying mode, see FIG. 10 when the number of time reductions is controlled to one time reduction state (that is, when "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol C" is won and controlled to the time reduction state in the normal game state. ), And the effect mode during the change of the special figure 2 immediately after the end of the time saving state. In the one-time crying mode, the variation effect (the effect of varying the two-digit special effect symbols 18L and 18R) dedicated to the one-time crying mode shown in FIG. 58 is executed.

The night background mode is an effect mode when the second time reduction number is controlled to the time reduction state of 2, 3, 4, or 5 times. In the night background mode, the night background image (background image with the moon but no stars) shown in FIG. 57 (B) is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Further, when the night background mode is controlled, the remaining number suggestion display ZI suggesting the remaining number of the second time saving number is displayed in the lower right display area (lower right area 7c) of the display screen 7a. The number of times the remaining number of times suggestion display ZI is displayed is subtracted by 1 each time the variable display of the special symbol is executed. That is, the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI changes, for example, "5"-> "4"-> "3"-> "2"-> "1"-> "LAST". As a result, the end time of the time saving state is shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, when the night background mode is controlled, a right-handed notification image RI for notifying that the game should be played by right-handed is displayed in the upper right display area (upper right area 7d) of the display screen 7a. ..

The [super] night background mode is an effect mode when the second time reduction number is controlled to the time reduction state of 99 times. In the [super] night background mode, the night background image (background image in which the moon and stars appear) shown in FIG. 57 (C) is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Further, when controlled to the [super] night background mode, the remaining number suggestion display ZI is displayed in the lower right region 7c in a special display mode different from the normal display mode shown in FIG. 57 (B). While the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the normal display mode is a display mode in which the display count is updated each time the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the special display mode is the special symbol. This is a display mode in which the display content is not changed even if the variable display of is executed. In this embodiment, as a normal display mode, a mode of displaying a number or the like indicating the remaining number of times on the sphere object image is adopted (see FIG. 57 (B)), and as a special display mode, the sphere object image is displayed in rainbow colors. (See FIG. 57 (C)). According to the remaining number of times suggestion display ZI of this special display mode, the display content does not change even if the variable display of the special symbol is executed, so that the player wins the next jackpot (1st class jackpot or 2nd class jackpot). It is possible to predict that the time saving state will continue until it is done. When controlled in the [super] night background mode, the right-handed notification image RI is displayed in the upper right region 7d as in the case of being controlled in the night background mode.

The explanation will be continued by returning to FIG. 49-1. In the ending effect selection process (S4410), if the determination result in step S5402 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the second time reduction number is set to 1 (S5405). That is, it is determined whether or not the ending of the jackpot game is based on the winning of "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol C" in the non-time saving state. If the determination result is YES, the effect pattern for displaying the character image of "one crying!" Shown in FIG. 56 (B) on the display screen 7a is selected as the ending effect pattern (S5406). Proceed to step S5407. In step S5407, the value of the mode status is set to the value "2" corresponding to the "one-time crying mode", and the value of the effect mode counter M is set to "1" (S5407). Then, the process proceeds to step S5413. By the ending effect of "one crying!" Shown in FIG. 56 (B), it is possible to notify the player that the second time saving number shifts to the one time saving state.

Here, the effect mode counter M will be described. The effect mode counter M is a counter for counting the number of times of variable display of the special symbol executed in the time saving state. Specifically, the effect mode counter M counts the first effect mode counter Ma for counting the number of fluctuations of the special figure 1 executed in the time-saving state, and the number of changes of the special figure 2 executed in the time-saving state. There is a second effect mode counter Mb for counting, and a third effect mode counter Mc for counting the total number of fluctuations of the special figure 1 and the number of changes of the special figure 2 executed in the time saving state. Then, a value corresponding to the first time saving number (value of the special figure 1 time saving counter) is set in the first effect mode counter Ma, and the second time saving number (special figure 2 time saving) is set in the second effect mode counter Mb. A value corresponding to (counter value) is set, and a value corresponding to the total number of time reductions (total time reduction counter value) is set in the third effect mode counter Mc. Note that FIG. 49-1 shows only the value set in the second effect mode counter Mb as the value set in the effect mode counter M.

If the determination result in step S5405 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the second time reduction number is set to 99 (S5408). The case where the second time reduction number is set to 99 times is as shown in FIG. When this determination result is NO, that is, when the second time reduction number is set to any of 2, 3, 4, or 5 times, "night" shown in FIG. 56 (C). Select the effect pattern for displaying the character image of "Background mode!" On the display screen 7a as the ending effect pattern (S5409), and proceed to step S5410. In step S5410, the value of the mode status is set to the value "3" corresponding to the "night background mode", and the value of the effect mode counter M (second effect mode counter Mb) is set to "2" to "5". Of these, set the value according to the number of second time reductions (S5410). Then, the process proceeds to step S5413. In step S5410, the value of the first effect mode counter Ma is set to a value corresponding to the first time reduction number of times, and the value of the third effect mode counter Mc is set to a value corresponding to the total time reduction number of times. By the ending effect of the "night background mode!" Shown in FIG. 56 (C), it is possible to notify the player that the number of time reductions will shift to any one of 2 to 5 times. is there.

If the determination result in step S5408 is YES, that is, in the case where the second time reduction number is set to 99 times, the character image of "[super] night background mode!" Shown in FIG. 56 (D) is displayed. The effect pattern to be displayed on the display screen 7a is selected as the ending effect pattern (S5411), and the process proceeds to step S5412. In step S5412, the value of the mode status is set to the value "4" corresponding to the "[super] night background mode", and the value of the effect mode counter M (second effect mode counter Mb) is set to "99". To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S5413. In step S5412, the values of the first effect mode counter Ma and the third effect mode counter Mc are also set to "99". By the ending effect of the "[super] night background mode!" Shown in FIG. 56 (D), it is possible to notify the player that the number of time reductions will shift to the time reduction state of 99 times. This ending effect is significant to show the player that the time saving will continue until the next big hit. Therefore, whether or not the character image of "super" is displayed in the ending effect is of increasing interest to the player, and by installing such an effect, the game interest during the jackpot game (more specifically, at the ending). Has been raised.

In step S5413, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the ending effect start command for starting the ending effect in the effect pattern selected in the above process in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the ending effect start command set in step S5413 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the image of the ending effect corresponding to the command from the ROM 103. , Displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. That is, any one of the effect images shown in FIG. 56 is displayed on the display screen 7a.

In the following step S5414, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a mode designation command including information on the value of the mode status in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the mode designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the background image corresponding to the effect mode indicated by the mode specification command after the ending effect is completed. It is displayed on the display screen 7a. When the above-mentioned stage is set, the effect control microcomputer 91 transmits a stage designation command indicating the stage to the image control board 100, and the image control board 100 that receives the stage designation command indicates the stage. It is assumed that the image corresponding to the stage is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the initial display number determination process (S5415). Then, this process is completed.

[Initial display number determination process] As shown in FIG. 49-2, in the initial display number determination process (S5415), first, in the effect control microcomputer 91, the value of the second effect mode counter Mb is "4" or "5". It is determined whether or not it is one of (S5501). That is, it is determined whether or not the second time reduction number of times is the transition to the time reduction state of 4 times or 5 times. If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S5507.

On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, a stock lottery is performed (S5502). The stock lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to display a number smaller than the actual second time reduction number as the initial display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI (see FIG. 57B) in the normal display mode. .. In the stock lottery, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires a stock lottery random number (the numerical range is, for example, 0 to 99), and determines this according to the stock lottery table in which the probability of winning is set to, for example, 1/2.

If the result of the stock lottery is a win (YES in S5503), the value of the display number counter provided in the RAM 94 is set to "3" (S5504). Then, the value of the difference counter provided in the RAM 94 is set to the difference between the value of the second effect mode counter Mb and the value of the display number counter (S5505). That is, when the value of the second effect mode counter Mb is "4", the value of the difference counter is set to "1", and when the value of the second effect mode counter Mb is "5", the difference counter is set. Set the value of to "2". Then proceed to step S5507.

On the other hand, if the result of the stock lottery is non-winning (NO in S5503), the value of the display number counter is set to the same value as the value of the second effect mode counter Mb (S5506). That is, when the value of the second effect mode counter Mb is "4", the value of the display number counter is set to "4", and when the value of the second effect mode counter Mb is "5", it is displayed. Set the value of the number counter to "5". Then proceed to step S5507.

In step S5507, it is determined whether or not the value of the second effect mode counter Mb is either "2" or "3". That is, it is determined whether or not the second time reduction number of times is the time of transition to the time reduction state of 2 times or 3 times. If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S5509.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step S5507 is YES, the value of the display number counter is set to the same value as the value of the second effect mode counter Mb (S5508). That is, when the value of the second effect mode counter Mb is "2", the value of the display number counter is set to "2", and when the value of the second effect mode counter Mb is "3", it is displayed. Set the value of the number counter to "3". Then proceed to step S5509.

In step S5509, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is the value "3" corresponding to the night background mode. If the determination result is YES, the display number command including the value information of the display number counter is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5510). When the display number command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the remaining number of display times suggestion display ZI corresponding to the value indicated in the display number command. After the ending effect is completed, the display is displayed in the lower right area 7c of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 57 (B)). This makes it possible for the player to know how many times the time reduction number has been set.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step S5509 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the mode status is the value "4" corresponding to the [super] night background mode (S5511). If the determination result is NO, the process ends, but if YES, an infinity display command indicating that the second time reduction number is set to 99 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 ( S5512). When the infinity display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the remaining number suggestion display ZI of the special display mode on the right side of the display screen 7a after the ending effect is completed. It is displayed in the lower region 7c (see FIG. 57 (C)). This allows the player to know that the number of time reductions has been set to 99, that is, the time reduction will continue until the next big hit is won.

[Variation effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 50, in the variation effect start process (S4412), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S5601). The fluctuation start command includes the fluctuation pattern information set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) or the fluctuation pattern information set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009). .. Further, the symbol information for designating the symbol as the determination result of the jackpot determination process of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is included. The variation pattern information includes game state information that specifies the current game state (see FIG. 13). Here, various types of information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

In the following step S5602, if the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S5601 is the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the counter value of the first special figure hold effect counter is subtracted by "1", and if it is the special figure 2 fluctuation start command, , The counter value of the second special figure hold effect counter is subtracted by "1". Then, the data stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a or second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b) is shifted (S5603).

In the shift process relating to the special figure 1, each data such as the first start winning command stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. .. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a, and the fourth storage area is cleared. .. Further, the data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is common to the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b. The data is shifted to the storage unit (0th storage area) 95c (FIG. 7A), and the data stored in the variable effect storage unit 95c is erased. Further, in the shift process relating to the special figure 2, each data such as the second start winning command stored in the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b is shifted to the variation effect storage unit 95c, and the variation effect is produced. The data stored in the storage unit 95c is erased. In addition, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b is cleared.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the mode status (S5604). Then, the variable effect pattern selection process (S5605) described later is performed. The variation effect pattern selection process (S5605) is a process of selecting a variation effect pattern based on the mode status referred to in step S5604 and the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command analyzed in step S5601.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect of the variation effect pattern selected in step S5605 in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5606), and proceeds to step S5607. When the variation effect start command set in step S5606 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the image display device 7 based on the received variation effect start command. A variable effect is performed on the screen 7a.

In step S5607, it is determined whether or not the value of the display number counter is greater than 0. If the value of the display number counter is not greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S5610. On the other hand, when the value of the display counter is greater than 0, the value of the display counter is subtracted by 1 (S5608), and the display command containing the information of the value of the display counter is sent to the output buffer of the RAM 94. Set (S5609) and proceed to step S5610.

When the display number command set in step S5609 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 updates the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the normal display mode. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 61A and 61B, the number of times of display of the remaining number of times suggestion display ZI in the normal display mode is updated to a number smaller than "1". The remaining number of times suggestion display ZI is updated in the order of, for example, "5"-> "4"-> "3"-> "2"-> "1"-> "LAST" (see FIG. 61 (C)). If the time saving state ends without winning the jackpot, the mode shifts to the one-time crying mode. The update of the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI is performed not only when the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed but also during the execution of the variable display of the special figure 1. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable because the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI is not updated even though the variable display of the special symbol is performed.

In the following step S5610, the display number addition process described later is performed. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes this process.

[Variable effect pattern selection process] The variable effect pattern selection process (S5605) will be described with reference to FIGS. 51-1 and 51-2. In the variation effect pattern selection process (S5605), the effect pattern of the variation effect synchronized with the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol is selected.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the night background mode is controlled, the variation effect of the special variation effect pattern is selected as the variation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 2. The variation effect of the special variation effect pattern is a variation effect that causes a pseudo-ream. Pseudo-ream is a unit that displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in a variable manner (including re-variable display) and then stops the display (including a temporary stop display) during the execution period of one special symbol variable display. It is an effect that repeats the variable effect multiple times. The temporary stop display is a display mode in which all the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are present in the display screen 7a (a non-scrolling mode, that is, a slight shaking at a predetermined position or repeated enlargement / reduction). The re-variable display means that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner again. In addition, all the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are definitively stopped and displayed according to the timing of the stop display of the special symbol (the fluctuation speed of all the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R becomes zero). Is referred to as a fixed stop display or a final stop display.

As shown in FIG. 13, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the time saving state is set to 36 seconds regardless of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. In this embodiment, even if the time reduction state is controlled, the number of time reductions is often set to a relatively small number of 2 to 5 times (see FIG. 10). Therefore, in order to secure a certain amount of game time in a time-saving state, it is necessary to lengthen the fluctuation time of each fluctuation. Then, using this variation time of 36 seconds, the variation effect of the special variation effect pattern (variation effect that causes a pseudo-ream) is executed. There are multiple types of variation effects of the special variation effect pattern. Specifically, for example, a pseudo-continuous 12-time loss effect that notifies the loss by making it appear as if the 3-second fluctuation is performed 12 times, or a pseudo-three-second variation that appears to be performed 4 times. After that, as the fifth variation, a 24-second development effect (for example, an effect of displaying a video of the main character fighting an enemy character) is performed to notify the hit (big hit or small hit), which is a pseudo-continuous 5 hit effect. ..

In this embodiment, in parallel with the variable effect of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, as shown in each figure of FIG. 57, the display area (upper left area 7e) in the upper left portion of the display screen 7a is a small three-digit display. It is decided to perform a symbol variation effect (hereinafter referred to as "small symbol variation effect"). Each of the three-digit small symbols is stopped and displayed at one of the symbols designed with numbers 1 to 9. This 3-digit small hit symbol continues to be displayed in a variable manner even if the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped. The three-digit small symbol is stopped and displayed when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped and displayed (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed). Therefore, by looking at this small symbol variation effect, it is possible to correctly distinguish whether the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is a temporary stop display or a fixed stop display.

As shown in FIG. 51-1, in the variation effect pattern selection process (S5605), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the mode status value is “3” corresponding to the night background mode ( S5611). If it is the night background mode (YES in S5611), then it is determined whether or not it is a loss variation based on the lottery in FIG. 2 (variation pattern P33 in FIG. 13) (S5612). If this determination result is YES, a special variation effect pattern for loss variation is selected (S5613). The loss variation is a symbol variation based on the result of determining whether or not the loss is correct.

The above-mentioned pseudo-continuous 12-time loss effect is an example of a special variation effect pattern for loss variation. In addition, when a special variation effect pattern for loss variation is selected, as a small symbol variation effect, three-digit small symbols are displayed in a variable manner all at once, and then a random number such as "2, 6, 3" is displayed. The effect of stopping and displaying is executed.

If the determination result in step S5612 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the small hit variation (variation pattern P32 in FIG. 13) is based on the lottery in FIG. 2 (S5614). If this determination result is YES, a special variation effect pattern for small hit variation is selected (S5615). The small hit variation is a symbol variation based on the winning / failing determination result of the small hit winning.

The above-mentioned effect for 5 times of pseudo-ream is an example of a special variation effect pattern for small hit variation. When a special variation effect pattern for small hit variation is selected, as a small symbol variation effect, three-digit small symbols are displayed in a variable manner all at once, and then doublet, for example, "7, 7, 7". The effect of stopping and displaying is executed.

If the determination result in step S5614 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot variation (variation pattern P31 in FIG. 13) is based on the lottery in FIG. 2 (S5616). If this determination result is YES, a special variation effect pattern for jackpot variation is selected (S5617). The jackpot fluctuation is a symbol fluctuation based on the winning / failing determination result of the jackpot winning.

The above-mentioned effect for 5 times of pseudo-ream is also an example of a special variation effect pattern for jackpot variation. Also, when a special variation effect pattern for jackpot variation is selected, as a small symbol variation effect, three-digit small symbols are displayed in a variable manner all at once, and then stopped at doublets such as "7, 7, 7". The effect to be displayed is executed.

In this embodiment, a special variation effect pattern that generates a pseudo-ream is selected regardless of whether the variation is a small hit or a large hit. Therefore, even during the small hit fluctuation or the big hit fluctuation, it is difficult to distinguish it from the loss fluctuation until the development effect is executed. Therefore, the player can be expected to continue to hit the right without stopping the launch of the game ball. As a result, it is possible to accumulate one hold of the special figure 2 before the start of the execution of the jackpot game without giving the player a sense of discomfort.

If the determination result in step S5616 is NO, the variation effect pattern for variation in Special Figure 1 in the night background mode is selected (S5618).

If the determination result in step S5611 is NO, it is determined whether or not the mode status value is the value "4" corresponding to the [super] night background mode, as shown in FIG. 51-2. S5620). If this determination result is YES, a variable effect pattern dedicated to the [super] night background mode is selected (S5621). [Super] The variation effect pattern dedicated to the night background mode is, specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 while displaying only the small pattern variation effect without displaying the variation effect of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. This is an effect pattern for displaying an image introducing a character appearing in the work as a motif on the display screen 7a. When the [super] night background mode is set, the next big hit win is almost confirmed. Therefore, by not displaying the variable effect of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, before the next big hit win. It makes it difficult for the player to be aware of the variable display of the special symbol to be performed. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for two consecutive jackpot games to be felt as if they were one jackpot game.

If the determination result in step S5620 is NO, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is the value "2" corresponding to the one-time mode of crying (S5622). If this determination result is YES, then it is determined whether or not the variation is in FIG. 2 (S5623). In the case of the variation of the special figure 2, the variation effect pattern dedicated to the special figure 2 in the one-time crying mode is selected (S5624).

The variation effect pattern dedicated to the special figure 2 in the one-time crying mode is the variation effect pattern shown in FIG. 58. That is, it is an effect pattern in which the two-digit special effect symbols 18L and 18R are variablely displayed and stopped and displayed in a stop mode according to the lottery result of the special figure 2. When the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a small hit or a big hit, as shown in FIGS. 58 (A) and 58 (B), the special effect symbols 18L and 18R are doublet (hit stop mode). Stop and display with. Then, following this, as shown in FIG. 58 (C), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed with doublets of "7", and the small symbols displayed in the upper left region 7e are also "7". Stop and display with doublet. As a result, the player is notified that the small hit or the big hit has been won.

On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a loss, as shown in FIGS. 58 (A) and 58 (D), the special effect symbols 18L and 18R are disjointed (stop loss) such as "V.0". Aspect) to stop and display. Then, following this, as shown in FIG. 58 (E), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at the reach loss stitch (a kind of loose stitch) of "7, 6, 7", and the upper left region 7e The small symbols displayed in are also stopped and displayed at the reach loss of "7, 6, 7". As a result, the player is notified that the game is lost.

In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is set to 40 seconds regardless of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss (see FIG. 13). Using this time of 40 seconds, the variation effect dedicated to the special figure 2 in the one-time mode of crying shown in FIG. 58 is executed.

If the determination result in step S5623 is NO, the variation effect pattern for special figure 1 in the one-time crying mode is selected (S5625). As a case where the fluctuation of the special figure 1 occurs in the one-time crying mode, the special figure 1 which is controlled to the time-saving state of one time reduction without holding the special figure 2 after the first hit and has been accumulated before the big hit game It is conceivable that the variable display is executed based on the hold of. At this time, it is preferable not to change the special effect symbols 18L and 18R. This is because, unlike the lottery of Special Figure 2, a small hit that can pass V is not won. Therefore, in this embodiment, as the variation effect pattern for the special figure 1 in the one-time crying mode, an effect pattern is adopted in which only the small symbol variation effect is executed without displaying the special effect symbols 18L and 18R in a variable manner.

Further, when the determination result in step S5622 is NO, that is, when the value of the mode status is the value "1" corresponding to the daytime background mode, it is subsequently determined whether or not the variation is in the special figure 2. (S5626). In the case of the variation of the special figure 2, the variation effect pattern dedicated to the special figure 2 in the daytime background mode is selected (S5627).

As shown in FIG. 57 (D), the variable effect pattern dedicated to the special figure 2 in the daytime background mode is the effect pattern 8L, 8C, 8R while displaying the flame effect image superimposed on the daytime background image. It is an effect pattern that displays the variation effect of. In this embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/6 (see FIG. 12 (A)), and at the time of winning a small hit, it is always possible to pass through the specific area 39 as long as the game is played correctly. Yes, two types of jackpot games can be executed (see FIGS. 54 (b) and 54 (c)). Therefore, the lottery of the special figure 2 is overwhelmingly easier to execute the jackpot game than the lottery of the special figure 1. In other words, only while the lottery of Special Figure 2 is being made, the probability of winning the jackpot game suddenly becomes high in the normal game state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 57 (D), by superimposing the flame effect image on the daytime background image, the player is notified that the game period is advantageous (a lottery that is easy to win). However, the game is becoming more interesting. The effect shown in FIG. 57 (D) is referred to as a special effect. The content of the special effect can be changed as appropriate.

If the determination result in step S5626 is NO, the variation effect pattern for special figure 1 in the daytime background mode is selected (S5628). In this case, as shown in FIG. 57 (A), the variable effect of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is displayed together with the background image of the daytime.

[Display Count Addition Process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the display count addition process (S5610), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the value of the difference counter is larger than "0" (S5701). .. That is, whether or not it is possible to execute the display number addition effect (first display number addition effect) in which the number corresponding to the value of the difference counter is added (that is, added) to the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI. Is determined. If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S5708.

On the other hand, when the determination result is YES, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the display number counter is "1" (S5702). If the value of the display number counter is not "1", an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the display number additional effect (S5703). In the additional lottery, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the additional lottery random numbers (the numerical range is, for example, 0 to 99), and determines this according to the additional lottery table in which the probability of winning is set to, for example, 1/2.

If the result of the additional lottery is non-winning (NO in S5704), the process immediately proceeds to step S5708. On the other hand, if the result of the additional lottery is won (YES in S5704), the effect start command for the additional display number effect (command for executing the additional display number effect) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. (S5705). Further, when it is determined in step S5702 that the value of the display number counter is "1" (YES in S5702), the effect start command of the display number addition effect is output to the RAM 94 without performing the additional lottery (S5703). Set in the buffer (S5705). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the display number counter is "1", if a value remains in the difference counter, the display number addition effect is forcibly executed.

When the effect start command set in step S5705 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 responds to the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI according to the value of the difference counter. The number of impressions to be added is added. Specifically, for example, when the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI is "2" as shown in FIG. 62 (A), the number of additions is increased as shown in FIG. 62 (B) as an effect of adding the display number. The additional image AI notifying that it is "2" is displayed, and then the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI is updated to "4" as shown in FIG. 62 (C). It should be noted that the content of the effect of adding the number of impressions can be changed as appropriate as long as the number of additions can be indicated.

Following step S5705, the effect control microcomputer 91 adds the value of the difference counter to the display number counter (S5706). Then, the value of the difference counter is cleared to "0" (S5707), and the process proceeds to step S5708.

In step S5708, it is determined whether or not the value of the night background special 1 fluctuation counter is larger than “0”. The night background special 1 fluctuation counter is a counter that is added when the fluctuation display of special figure 1 is executed in the night background mode, and is the timing of step S5814 (see FIG. 53) described later, that is, the change stop of special figure 1. It is a counter that is added at the timing. If the determination result in step S5708 is NO, this process is immediately terminated.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step S5708 is YES, the display number addition effect (second) in which the number corresponding to the value of the night background special 1 fluctuation counter is added to the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI. The effect start command of (the effect of adding the number of impressions of) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5709). Then, the value of the night background special 1 fluctuation counter is added to the display number counter (S5710), the value of the night background special 1 fluctuation counter is cleared to "0" (S5711), and this processing is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the update of the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI is executed not only at the time of the variable display of the special figure 2 but also at the time of the variable display of the special figure 1 (steps S5607 to S5609 of FIG. 50). reference). Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 63 (A) and 63 (B), when the number of times of display of the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the normal display mode is "4", the variable display of special figure 1 is executed. Then, the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI is updated to "3". Therefore, in such a case, it is necessary to prevent the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI from being different from the remaining number of the second time reduction number.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the display number addition effect of adding the number corresponding to the value of the night background special 1 fluctuation counter to the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI is executed (see steps S5708 to S5711). When the effect start command set in step S5709 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 remains, for example, as shown in FIGS. 63 (C) to 63 (E). The number-of-times suggestion display The display number-adding effect of adding a number corresponding to the value of the night background special 1 fluctuation counter to the number of times of display of ZI is executed. That is, as shown in FIGS. 63 (C) and 63 (D), when the variation display of the special figure 1 is finished and the variation display of the special figure 2 is executed next, the number of additions is increased as an effect of adding the number of impressions. The additional image AI for notifying that the value is "1" is displayed, and the number of times the remaining number suggestion display ZI is displayed is updated to "3" as shown in FIG. 63 (E). As a result, it is possible to prevent the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI from being inconsistent with the remaining number of the second time saving number. The display number addition effect (that is, the second display number addition effect) shown in FIG. 63 (D) is also referred to as an adjustment effect.

[Variation effect end processing] As shown in FIG. 53, in the variation effect end process (S4414), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation stop command (S5801) and refers to the mode status (S5802). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is "1", that is, whether or not it is the daytime background mode (S5803). Then, if the value of the mode status is "1", the process proceeds to step S5809.

On the other hand, if the value of the mode status is not "1", the value of the effect mode counter M provided in the RAM 94 is decremented by 1 (S5804), and it is determined whether or not the value is "0" ( S5805). Specifically, when the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is stopped, the values of the first effect mode counter Ma and the third effect mode counter Mc are decremented by 1 in step S5804, and any one of them is set in step S5805. It is determined whether or not it is "0". Further, when the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is stopped, the values of the second effect mode counter Mb and the third effect mode counter Mc are decremented by 1 in step S5804, and the value of any one of them is "0" in step S5805. Is not determined.

If the determination result in step S5805 is NO, the process proceeds to step S5809. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5805 is YES, then it is determined whether or not the current second special figure reservation is "0" (S5806). In this determination, the value of the second special figure hold effect counter of the RAM 94 is referred to. In other processes as well, when the effect control microcomputer 91 confirms the presence or absence of the second special figure hold effect, the value of the second special figure hold effect counter is referred to. If it is determined in step S5806 that the current second special figure hold is not "0" (NO in S5806), the time saving state (high base state) is terminated by executing the special figure variation for the set number of time saving times. However, since the second special figure is still reserved, the mode status value is set to the value "2" corresponding to the one-time crying mode, and the effect mode counter M (first effect mode counter Ma, second effect) is set. The values of the mode counter Mb and the third effect mode counter Mc) are set to "1" (S5807), and the process proceeds to step S5809.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5806 that the current second special figure hold is "0", it is a normal game state without the second special figure hold, so that the mode other than the day background mode is changed to daytime. To return to the background mode, set the mode status value to "1" (S5808) and proceed to step S5809.

In step S5809, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 100 displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in a fixed stop display, and displays a small symbol (a symbol in the small symbol variation effect) in a fixed stop display.

Following step S5809, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the variation effect to be terminated this time is a variation effect accompanying the small hit variation of the special figure 2 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state) (S5810). ). In this embodiment, the stop time at the time of the small hit fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the normal game state is set to 15 seconds, which is longer than the stop time in other cases (see FIG. 13). If the determination result in step S5810 is NO, the process proceeds to step S5812. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5810 is YES, the effect start command of the V attacker driving notification effect shown in FIG. 59 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5811), and the process proceeds to step S5812.

Upon receiving this command, the image control board 100 uses a long stop time of 15 seconds to display an effect image of the V attacker driving notification effect shown in FIG. 59 on the display screen 7a. The effect image shown in FIG. 59 is an effect image suggesting that the game ball should be launched by right-handed aiming at the second large winning device 36 (V attacker) including the specific area 39. That is, it is a production image suggesting that the game ball should be launched by right-handed aiming at winning the second large winning opening 35 (passing through the specific area 39). As described above, in this embodiment, the player is urged to win the second large winning opening 35 even before the small hit game is executed. Therefore, in the small hit game, it is possible to make the game ball win the second large winning opening 35 with a margin.

In step S5812, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the mode status value is the value “3” corresponding to the night background mode (S5812). If this determination result is NO, this process ends because the night background mode is not in progress. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S5812), then it is determined whether or not the variation stopped this time is the variation in FIG. 1 (S5813). Then, if the determination result is YES, the value of the night background special 1 fluctuation counter is added by 1 (S5814), and this process ends. If the determination result in step S5813 is NO, that is, if the fluctuation stopped this time is the fluctuation shown in FIG. 2, the present process is terminated without performing step S5814.

8. Flow of the game in the present embodiment Next, the flow of the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 60. First, in the normal game state, the game proceeds by left-handed. As a result, the ball is entered into the first starting port 20 and the big hit is aimed at based on the lottery of Special Figure 1. This is the normal game shown in FIG.

During the normal game, passage to the first gate 28 occurs (see FIG. 1). As a result, a normal symbol lottery is executed, and a long open symbol (see FIG. 12 (D)) may be won. In this case, the electric chew 22 is opened for 5 seconds (the opening pattern of the long opening TBL shown in FIG. 14). Therefore, by hitting to the right, the electric chew 22 (second starting port 21) can be made to win a game ball, and the holding of special figure 2 can be caused.

When the special figure 2 is put on hold, the variable display of the special figure 2 is started on the condition that the variable display of the special figure 1 is finished. That is, the lottery of Special Figure 2 is executed. As a result, it is possible to aim for a small hit. If the small hit is won, the game ball can be passed to the specific area 39 in the second large winning device 36 as long as the game is played correctly (see FIGS. 54 (b) and 54 (c)). In other words, it is possible to win two types of jackpots. The small hit probability based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/6 (see FIG. 12 (A)). This is very high compared to the jackpot winning probability (about 1/300). In other words, the lottery of Special Figure 2 has a much higher probability of being able to execute the jackpot game (called the jackpot acquisition probability) than the lottery of Special Figure 1. The game with a high probability of winning a jackpot based on the lottery of FIG. 2 is the high chance game shown in FIG. The daytime background mode is set during the normal game and the high chance game.

If a small hit is won in a high chance game and a two-kind jackpot game is executed, the game state after the two-kind jackpot game is a time-saving state of 99 times of time saving at a rate of 50% ([super] night background mode). It is controlled to the time saving state (night background mode) of 2 to 5 times of time saving at a rate of the remaining 50% (see FIG. 10). By the way, if you win a type 1 jackpot (direct hit jackpot) in a high chance game, it will be controlled to a time saving state ([super] night background mode) with 99 times of time saving at a rate of 30%, and the remaining 70% rate. It is controlled to the time saving state (night background mode) of 2 times or 5 times (see FIG. 10). If neither the small hit nor the one-type big hit is won in the high chance game, the game returns to the normal game.

On the other hand, when a big hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the normal game, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the time saving state ([super] night background mode) of 99 times of time saving at a rate of 50%. The remaining 50% is controlled to a time saving state (one-time crying mode) with one time saving (see FIG. 10).

When the time reduction state is controlled to 99 times, the next big hit is substantially confirmed. In other words, this pachinko gaming machine 1 is basically designed so that the jackpot double villa is fixed at 50% of the initial hit. However, when the direct hit jackpot based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the high chance game is the first hit, the ratio of the jackpot two consecutive villas being confirmed is 30% (see FIG. 10).

When the time reduction state is controlled to 99 times, or when the time reduction state is controlled to 2 to 5 times, the small hit winning based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is aimed at. If a small hit is won during the time saving state and the type 2 big hit game is executed, the game state after the type 2 big hit game is a time saving state of 99 times of time saving at a rate of 10% ([super] night background). The mode) is controlled, and the remaining 90% is controlled to the time saving state (night background mode) of 2 to 5 times of time saving (see FIG. 10).

By the way, if you win the 1st class jackpot based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 during the time saving state, than if you win the 1st class jackpot based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 during the normal game state (non-time saving state). , The ratio of the number of time reductions set to 2 is high (see FIG. 10). In addition, when one type of jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 during the time saving state, the number of time saving is not set to one, but is set to at least two (see FIG. 10).

If the time saving state ends without winning the jackpot (type 2 jackpot or type 1 jackpot), the mode is controlled to the one-time crying mode if there is a hold in FIG. Further, even when a big hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the normal game, the time saving state (one crying mode) is controlled at a rate of 50%. When the time reduction state is controlled to be one time reduction number, one hold of special figure 2 can be stored while the time reduction state is controlled. Therefore, after the end of the time saving state, it is possible to aim for a big hit (two kinds of big hits) via the small hit winning based on the hold of the special figure 2.

If two types of jackpots are won based on the hold of Special Figure 2 after the end of the time saving state, the time saving state is controlled to 99 times at a rate of 50%, and the number of times of time saving is 2 times at a rate of the remaining 50%. It is controlled to a time saving state of 5 times (see FIG. 10). In other words, in this embodiment, it is more advantageous to win the 2nd class jackpot in the normal game state (non-time saving state) than to win the 2nd class jackpot in the time saving state. Is more likely to be confirmed. As a result, the interest in one crying (lottery based on the hold of Special Figure 2 after the end of the time saving state) is raised, and the interest in the game is improved. If the jackpot is not won based on the hold of Special Figure 2 in the one-time crying mode, the game returns to the normal game.

9. Effect of this embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, if a long-open symbol is won in a normal symbol lottery in a normal game state, it is possible to enter the second starting port 21. Therefore, it is possible to cause the hold of special figure 2 by this entry. Then, the lottery based on the hold of the special figure 2 is easier to win the small hit than the lottery of the special figure 1, and if the small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, the small hit game is executed. This is advantageous for the player because the second prize opening 35 is opened. In other words, in this embodiment, if a long-open symbol is won in the normal game state, the chance variation that the second large winning opening 35 is likely to be opened by the upper limit of the number of reservations in Special Figure 2 (“1” in this embodiment) It is possible to make it.

In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine in which a big hit game is executed based on the passage to a specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, if a long-open symbol is won in the normal game state, it is possible to generate a chance variation in which a big hit game is likely to occur by the upper limit of the number of holds in the special figure 2. Therefore, it is possible to create a new game property in which a game period in which a jackpot game is easily executed suddenly occurs in a normal game state in a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 without fail (FIGS. 54 (b) and (Fig. 54). c) See). That is, it can be said that the small hit winning in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is substantially a big hit winning. Therefore, it is possible to make the chance fluctuation based on the entry into the second starting port 21 in the normal game state higher in expectation for the execution of the jackpot game, further improving the game interest at this time. It is possible to make it.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the lottery of the special figure 2 is executed in the daytime background mode, the flame is displayed as shown in FIG. 57 (D) along with the variable display of the special figure 2. Perform a special effect to display the effect image. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel as if it suddenly became easier to hit in the normal game state (in other words, it is possible to recognize that it is a hot fluctuation), and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the time is controlled to a short time state (high base state), the lottery of the special figure 2 is frequently performed. The small hit winning in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is much higher than the jackpot winning probability of this game machine (see FIG. 12 (A)). Further, when the small hit is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the small hit game is executed, and an opportunity to pass to the specific area 39 is given. Therefore, it can be said that the lottery of the special figure 2 for the second time reduction number (variation of the special figure 2) is a lottery (chance change) that makes it easy to execute the jackpot game. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second time reduction number is set from a plurality of values according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (see FIG. 10). Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the number of chance fluctuations given after the big hit game differs depending on the type of the winning small hit symbol.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 without fail (FIGS. 54 (b) and (Fig. 54) and ( c) See). Therefore, it is possible to further increase the expectation for the acquisition of the jackpot game in the lottery of the special figure 2 for the second time reduction.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to show the number of times of the second time reduction, that is, the number of chance fluctuations, to the player in an easy-to-understand manner by the remaining number suggestion display ZI (see FIG. 61). Therefore, there is a case where a certain small hit symbol (for example, "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" shown in FIG. 10) is won and controlled in a time saving state, and another small hit symbol (for example, "special figure 2_" shown in FIG. 10). It is possible to easily make the player notice that the number of chance fluctuations is different from the case where the small hit symbol e ”) is won and the time is controlled to be shortened.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the time saving state, a normal display mode (see FIG. 61) in which the display number is updated according to the variation display of the special symbol and the display mode. It has a special display mode in which the content does not change (see FIG. 57 (C)). Therefore, in the special display mode, the remaining number of times until the condition for ending the number of times is satisfied is not clearly shown, and it is possible to give the player a special feeling different from that in the normal display mode. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the time saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second time reduction number is set to 2, 3, 4, or 5, the display number is updated to suggest the remaining number of times in the normal display mode. Since the display ZI is executed, it is possible to play the game with an interest in whether or not the jackpot game can be executed within a limited number of times. On the other hand, when the second time reduction number is set to 99 times, the remaining number suggestion display ZI of the special display mode in which the display content does not change is executed, so that the time reduction state continues until the next jackpot game is executed. It is possible to play with a sense of security that it may be. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest in the time saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the remaining number suggestion display ZI is performed in the normal display mode instead of the special display mode in the time saving state, the display number is added to the display number (FIG. 62 (B). ) May increase. Therefore, it is possible to continue to have expectations for the continuation of the time saving state, and thereby it is possible to improve the game interest in the time saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the remaining number of times until the end condition (second number of times end condition) due to the variable display of the special figure 2 is satisfied in the time saving state is indicated by suggesting the remaining number of times in the normal display mode. As shown by ZI (see FIG. 61), the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI is updated even when the special figure 1 is variablely displayed (see FIGS. 63 (A) and 63 (B)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent only the number of times of execution of the variation display of the special figure 2 from being clearly known in the time saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the special figure 1 fluctuates and the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI is updated in the time saving state, the adjustment effect (the effect shown in FIG. 63 (D)). As a result, the number of times the remaining number of times suggestion display ZI is displayed is adjusted (see FIGS. 63 (C) to 63 (E)). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the inconsistency between the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI and the remaining number of times until the second number end condition is satisfied.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixing machine, and the more times the variation display of the special figure 2 is performed, the more the big hit game triggered by the small hit winning is executed. Easy (see FIG. 12 (A)). Therefore, after the remaining number suggestion display ZI is updated due to the variation display of the special figure 1 in the time saving state, the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI is adjusted by the adjustment effect (see FIG. 63 (D)). As a result, it is possible to make the player feel that the number of chance fluctuations has increased, and it is possible to improve the game interest in a time-saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the result of the lottery in Special Figure 2 is a small hit, the game ball can be passed through the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35 (FIG. FIG. 54 (b) and (c)), which is essentially a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to increase the uplifting feeling that can be given to the player by increasing the chance fluctuation due to the adjustment effect (see FIG. 63 (D)).

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the lottery of the special figure 2 in the normal gaming state is more likely to be set to a value having a larger number of time reductions than the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state (see FIG. 10). ). Therefore, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the lottery of Special Figure 2 (“high chance game” and “one crying” shown in FIG. 60) in the normal game state.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if a small hit is won in one crying and a two-kind jackpot game can be executed, the number of time reductions in the time-saving state after the two-kind jackpot game becomes 99 times. It is easy to set (see FIG. 10). In other words, it is easier to determine the jackpot consecutive villas. Therefore, it is possible to further strengthen the interest in one crying.

On the contrary, when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the time saving state (high base state) and the type 2 big hit game is executed, the number of time saving in the time saving state after the type 2 big hit game is 99. It is easy to set the number of times other than the number of times (any of 2, 3, 4, or 5 times) (see FIG. 10). Therefore, it is possible to strengthen the special feeling of acquiring the jackpot game in one crying.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the hold of the special figure 2 is "1". Therefore, the lottery based on the hold of the special figure 2 after the time saving state (high base state) ends and returns to the normal game state is performed only once. Therefore, it is possible to further strengthen the interest in this one-time fluctuation.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ball entry suppressing unit EC (see FIG. 1) suppresses an unscheduled entry of a game ball passing through the first flow path R1 into the second starting port 21. Is possible. In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball is driven so as to flow down the first flow path R1, and it is difficult to enter the second starting port 21 (FIG. 14). When the auxiliary game is executed in the short opening TBL opening pattern shown in (1), the ball entry suppressing unit EC prevents the game ball from entering the second starting port 21 against the intention of the manufacturer. It is possible to suppress it. That is, in a game machine in which gates (first gate 28, second gate 29) are provided in both the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2, unplanned entry into the second starting port 21 is suppressed. It is possible to do.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small hits won in the lottery of the special figure 1 are small hits that cannot pass through the specific area 39 (see FIGS. 54 (c) and 54 (e)). ). Therefore, even if the passing rate of the specific area 39 at the time of winning the small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is increased, it is possible to prevent the passing rate (V passing rate) of the specific area 39 of the game machine as a whole from becoming too high. It is possible.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is about 1/100, and the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/6 (FIG. 12 (FIG. 12). See A)). In addition, the small hits that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 are always small hits that cannot pass through V, and the small hits that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 are always small hits that can pass through V (Fig. 8 and FIG. 9). With such a setting, the V passing rate in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is prevented from exceeding 1/10.

10. Modification example The modification example will be described below. 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-described embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modification examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the above embodiment, the remaining number of times suggestion display ZI in the normal display mode is a display in which the number of times of display is reduced by 1 each time the variable display of the special symbol is executed in the time saving state. On the other hand, the remaining number suggestion display in the normal display mode is a display that suggests the remaining number of times up to the upper limit execution number by increasing the display number by 1 each time the variable display of the special symbol is executed in the time saving state. May be good. In this case, it is preferable to display the upper limit number of executions (for example, the number of times when the second time reduction number is set to 5) together with the number of times the variation display of the special symbol is executed. Specifically, for example, the upper limit number of executions is displayed in the denominator of the fraction, and the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol is displayed in the numerator (that is, 1/5 times → 2/5 times → ... → 5/5 times. Display it like this). However, it may of course display only the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbol.

Further, in at least a part of the case where the second time reduction number is set to 99 times, the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the normal display mode is once displayed, and a special display is performed by an additional effect (for example, an effect of displaying +∞). It may be configured to change to the remaining number of times suggestion display ZI of the embodiment. In this case, whether or not to display in the special display mode from the start of the time saving state may be decided by lottery after the second time saving number is set to 99 times, or the second time saving number may be 99. A hit symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) that is set to the number of times but is not planned to be displayed in a special display mode at the beginning may be predetermined.

Further, in at least a part of the case where the second time reduction number is set to 99 times, the night background mode may be once controlled, and the night background mode may be changed to the [super] night background mode. ..

Further, during the execution of the round game, a round effect (open game effect) indicating the initial display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the normal display mode may be executed. In this case, the game control microcomputer 81 is configured to transmit a round designation command indicating the number of rounds to the effect control microcomputer 91 at the start of each round game in the jackpot game. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received the round designation command has a round effect (initial display number of times) indicating the initial display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the round game of a predetermined number of rounds (for example, the 7th round round game). Notification effect) is executed. Specifically, as the initial display number notification effect, for example, an effect of displaying an effect image for notifying the initial display number (for example, an effect image of a sphere indicating the display number) on the display screen 7a can be mentioned. When the second time reduction number is set to 99 times, as the initial display number notification effect, an effect image for notifying that the second time reduction number is set to 99 times (for example, an effect of a rainbow-colored sphere). The effect of displaying the image) on the display screen 7a may be executed. It can be said that the gaming machine having such a configuration is provided with a number-of-times notification effect executing means that can execute the initial display number-of-times notification effect for notifying the initial display number of times during the jackpot game. According to the gaming machine having such a configuration, it is possible to know the initial display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the time saving state (privilege gaming state) during the jackpot game, so it is expected that the interest will be improved during the jackpot game. It becomes possible.

The initial display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the normal display mode may be indicated in the ending effect indicating the transition to the night background mode.

Further, in the above embodiment, the same value as the value of the difference counter is added in the display number addition effect. On the other hand, a value to be added may be determined by lottery or the like with the value of the difference counter as the upper limit, and the determined value may be added. That is, the difference counter values set at the end of the jackpot game may not be added all at once, but may be added in a plurality of times. In this case, it is advisable to increase the variation of the second time reduction number of times, for example, to 19 types from 2 times to 20 times. When the number of time reductions is larger than 5 times, it is advisable to set the initial display number to 5 times and leave the remaining number of times for the additional display number. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the possibility that the additional effect is executed a plurality of times in the time-saving state, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the time-saving state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit of the number of holds in FIG. 2 is set to "1", but other values such as "4" may be used. The larger the upper limit of the number of holds in Special Figure 2, the longer the game period, which is advantageous for the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a small hit is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the second large opening pattern for passage can always cause passage to the specific area 39 if the game is played correctly. The winning opening 35 is opened. On the other hand, even if the player continues to hit right, the opening pattern may not cause the passage to the specific area 39 (that is, the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35 is such that the distribution member 71 is allowed to pass. If it matches well with the timing, the passage to the specific region 39 occurs, but if it does not match, the passage to the specific region 39 does not occur). It should be noted that such an opening pattern may be applied to all the small hit symbols in the lottery of the special figure 2, or may be applied to some small hit symbols.

Further, in the above embodiment, the opening pattern of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is applied to the opening pattern in which the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing (FIG. 54 (FIG. 54). b) and (c)). However, as long as the game is played correctly (as long as the right-handed hit is continued), if the passage to the specific area 39 can always occur during the small hit game, the game that won the second big winning opening 35. It does not have to be an open pattern in which all of the spheres can pass through the specific area 39. Specifically, for example, in an opening pattern in which 0.1-second opening is repeated 12 times, the game ball that wins when opening 1 to 9 times passes through the specific area 39, but when opened 10 to 12 times. The winning game ball may be configured to pass through the non-specific area 70. That is, the opening pattern for passage may be an opening pattern in which it is possible to win a prize in the second large winning opening 35 and at least one of the game balls winning in the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39. In the case of an opening pattern as in this modified example, the opening / closing member of the second large winning device is as follows so that the game ball can easily win a prize in the second large winning opening 35 at each opening. It is good to set it to. That is, it is possible to advance and retreat back and forth, and it is preferable to use an advance / retreat type in which the second major winning opening is closed when moving forward and the second major winning opening is opened when retreating backward. Then, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 may be arranged so as to roll on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. That is, it may be something like the first big winning device 31 of the above-described form. On top of that, the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the opening / closing member is increased (for example, as a surface using a member having a high elastic force such as rubber) so that the game ball slowly rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. It is good. Alternatively, a protrusion (for example, the protrusion TR shown in FIG. 2-2) for slowing the rolling speed of the game ball may be provided on the passage of the game ball having the upper surface of the opening / closing member as the floor surface.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area 39 is configured to be opened according to a predetermined operation pattern controlled by time based on the start time of the small hit game. On the other hand, the specific area 39 may be opened when the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 reaches a predetermined number of operating trigger winning balls (for example, one ball). In this case, in the special 2V passing small hit, the number of actuating trigger winning balls may be set to, for example, "1", and in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the number of operating trigger winning balls may be set to, for example, "7". In this way, at the time of the special 2V passing small hit, the winning ball to the second large winning opening 35 can be passed to the specific area 39. On the other hand, in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 does not reach 7 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds, so that the passage to the specific area 39 does not occur. Can be. Also in this case, the opening pattern at the time of the special 2V passing small hit is referred to as a passing opening pattern, and the opening pattern at the time of the special 1V non-passing small hit is referred to as a non-passing opening pattern. Further, even if the distribution member 71 is configured to operate based on the number of winning balls that trigger the operation, the passage of the specific area 39 is still switched at a predetermined timing.

Further, in the above embodiment, three types of time reduction times are provided, that is, the first time reduction number, the second time reduction number, and the total time reduction number, and when any of these times is satisfied, the time reduction state is terminated. .. On the other hand, only one of the total number of time reductions, the first time reduction number, or the second time reduction number may be set, and the time reduction state may end when the number of times is satisfied. Further, only the total number of time reductions and the first number of time reductions may be set, or only the total number of time reductions and the number of second time reductions may be set so that the time reduction state ends when either number of times is satisfied. .. Alternatively, it may be configured so that only the second time reduction number is always set. That is, only the second time reduction number may be set and the time reduction state may end when the number of times is satisfied, only the second time reduction number and the first time reduction number may be set, or the second time reduction number and the total. Only the number of time reductions may be set so that the time reduction state ends when any number of times is satisfied.

Further, in the above embodiment, with respect to the lottery of Special Figure 2, the lottery in the non-time saving state is configured so that the distribution of the number of time saving is more advantageous than the winning in the time saving state (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the distribution of the number of time reductions does not change regardless of whether the winner is in the non-time reduction state or the time reduction state, or the distribution of the number of time reductions is more advantageous when the winner is in the time reduction state. It may be configured.

In addition, the number of times the time reduction is set in the above embodiment can be arbitrarily changed.

Further, in the above mode, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the time saving state after the big hit game is obtained depending on whether the jackpot (1 type jackpot or 2 type jackpot) is won during the time saving state and the jackpot is won during the non-time saving state. The distribution of the number of time reductions in was changed (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the jackpot is won during the time saving state, the ratio of being controlled to the time saving state is 50%, and if the jackpot is won during the non-time saving state, it is 100%. The transition probability to the state may be changed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game state and the number of time reductions after the big hit game are determined based on the combination of the special symbol type and the game state at the time of winning, but may be determined based only on the special symbol type. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, the display mode (special display mode) of the remaining number suggestion display ZI when the time reduction number is set to 99 times is a display mode in which the object image of the sphere is displayed in rainbow colors. Is not limited to this. For example, the display mode can be changed as appropriate, such as displaying an infinite mark (∞) on the object image of the sphere.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the "special figure 1_small hit symbol a" is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, even if the game ball wins the second big winning opening 35, it actually passes through the specific area 39. It was configured to set an open pattern that was impossible. On the other hand, an opening pattern in which it is completely impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (for example, immediately after the end of V opening of the distribution member 71, the opening of the second large winning opening 35 for 1.6 seconds starts. It may be an open pattern).

Further, in the above embodiment, the small win can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol, but the winning probability of the small win in the lottery of the first special symbol may be set to zero. In this case, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the processes from steps S1107 to S1110 are not performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the total opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game is set to 1.6 seconds, but this time can be changed as appropriate. However, it is desirable to set it to 1.8 seconds or less so that an unintended amount of prize balls is not made.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game. On the other hand, at least a part of the rounds of the jackpot game may have a round in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened. In this case, it is configured so that the jackpot game is not further executed by passing V during the execution of the jackpot game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change and the second starting port 21 in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed are provided, but the first starting port is provided. The configuration may not include 20. In this case, even when the electric chew is in the closed state, the game ball is configured to enter the starting port related to the electric chew. Further, in this case, it is preferable not to provide the ball entry suppression unit EC.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is equipped with both the 1st type jackpot and the 2nd kind jackpot (the jackpot by passing to the specific area 39), but the 2nd kind jackpot is not mounted and only the 1st class jackpot is mounted. It may be a game machine.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display unit for performing the variation effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (display screen 7a of the image display device 7), but it may be configured by each display screen of two or more display devices. Good. For example, in a configuration including a sub display device in addition to the image display device 7 as the main display device, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely produced on the display screen of the main display device, and the sub display device is provided. It may be configured to perform a small symbol variation effect on the display screen. Further, the normal drawing effect may be configured to be performed on the display screen of the sub display device. A touch panel including a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the game machine frame 50, and the liquid crystal display device on the touch panel may be used as a sub display device.

Further, in the above embodiment, if a right-handed hit is made during the non-time saving state even though the long opening symbol has not been won, the short opening symbol B based on the passage to the second gate 29 is won to the electric chew 22. There is a possibility that a prize will occur. Therefore, if a player is hit right while not in a time-saving state or during a special game, a warning image for notifying that the game should be hit left is displayed on the display screen 7a to alert the player. Good. In this case, for example, the second gate sensor 29a may function as a right-handed detection sensor (that is, a warning image may be displayed on the display screen 7a based on the detection by the second gate sensor 29a. ), A right-handed detection sensor may be provided separately. When the electric chew 22 is released by winning the long open symbol, it is advisable to perform prohibition processing of displaying the warning image so that the warning image is not displayed by right-handed striking. That is, in principle, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays a warning image on the display screen 7a when it is hit right in the non-time saving state, but during the auxiliary game based on the long open symbol in the non-time saving state, the warning image is displayed. It is preferable that the display screen 7a is not displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number. May be obtained and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit or the small hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of the fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above embodiment, as random numbers to be acquired based on the passage to the first gate 28 or the second gate sensor 29a, two random numbers, a normal symbol random number and a normal symbol type random number, are acquired, but one random number. Is obtained, and based on the random number, whether or not it is a hit and the type of the normal hit symbol may be determined.

Further, the rules regarding the generation of the start winning command (see FIG. 15) may be changed as appropriate. For example, the start winning command may include information on the number of special figure reservations, information on the game state, information on fluctuation patterns, and the like.

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

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The invention according to means 1A is
The first entry port (first start port 20) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
A second ball entry port (second start port 21) arranged in the game area, a ball entry port opening / closing member (movable member 23) for opening and closing the second ball entry port, and
A special winning opening (second major winning opening 35) arranged in the game area, a special winning opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 37) that opens and closes the special winning opening, and a game ball that has won a prize in the special winning opening pass through. A specific area (39) that is possible and the passability can be switched at a predetermined timing, and
In the first acquisition process (process of step S212) for acquiring determination information (random number value such as jackpot random number) based on the entry into the first entry port, and the entry into the second entry port. A second acquisition process (process of step S206) for acquiring determination information based on the determination information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 capable of executing steps S212 and S206) for determining determination information, and
When the predetermined first determination condition is satisfied, the first determination process (step S1008) including at least the jackpot determination is performed based on the determination information acquired by the first acquisition process, and the predetermined second determination condition is performed. When the determination condition is satisfied, the hit determination means (steps S1008 and S1002) for performing the second determination process (step S1002) including the determination of the big hit and the determination of the small hit based on the determination information acquired by the second acquisition process. Executable game control microcomputer 81) and
When the first determination process is performed, the first symbol (first special symbol) indicating the result of the first determination process is stopped and displayed via the variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the second symbol is displayed. A symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1012, S1006, S1504) that stops and displays the second symbol (second special symbol) indicating the result of the determination process via variable display, and
When the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol indicating the small hit winning, the small hit game executing means (game control for executing step S909) capable of executing the small hit game for opening the special winning opening opening / closing member. Microcomputer 81) and
When the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot winning, or when the game ball passes through the specific area, the jackpot game execution that executes the jackpot game advantageous to the player. Means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S908) and
A gaming state in which the gaming state after the jackpot game can be controlled to a privileged gaming state (time saving state) in which the gaming ball is easier to enter into the second entrance than in the normal gaming state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. A control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2102) is provided.
The small hit winning probability in the second determination process is set higher than the big hit winning probability in the first determination process and the second determination process (see FIG. 12A).
In the end condition, the total number of times the variation display of the first symbol is executed and the number of times the variation display of the second symbol is executed in the privilege game state, or one of them reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions. That is (for example, the number of times the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the time saving state reaches the second time saving number).
There are a plurality of types (see FIG. 10) of the small hit symbol.
The upper limit execution number of times in the privilege game state can be set from a plurality of values at least according to the type of the small hit symbol (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S2103). It is a gaming machine characterized by being.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the privileged gaming state is controlled, the second determination process based on the entry of the ball into the second entry port is frequently performed. The small hit winning in the second determination process is higher than the jackpot winning probability in the first determination process and the second determination process. Further, when the small hit is won based on the second determination process, the small hit game is executed and an opportunity to pass to a specific area is given. Therefore, it can be said that the lottery for the maximum number of executions of the privilege game state (design variation) is a lottery (chance variation) that makes it easy to execute the jackpot game. Then, in the gaming machine having this configuration, the maximum number of executions of the privileged gaming state is set from a plurality of values according to the type of the winning small hit symbol. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the number of chance fluctuations given after the big hit game differs depending on the type of the winning small hit symbol.

Conventionally, in a game machine, a big hit is generally determined based on a prize in the first start port (first ball entry port) or the second start port (second ball entry port) related to the electric chew. Is done. If the jackpot is won, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is executed. After the jackpot game, it may be controlled to a time saving state (privilege game state) in which it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting port than in the normal game state. As such a game machine, for example, there is a game machine described in "Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-172105".

By the way, in the gaming machine described in "Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-172105", after the jackpot game, the game is controlled to a state in which it is easy to win the jackpot (high probability state).

However, in this document, regardless of which of the multiple types of winning symbols is won, in the state where it is easy to win the jackpot, the variable display of the special symbol is executed 84 times without winning the next jackpot. Then, it is configured to end, and there was room for improving the game quality in this respect.

On the other hand, according to the invention of the means 1A, it is possible to provide a new game-like gaming machine.

The invention according to means 2A is
The gaming machine according to means 1A.
When the small hit game execution means determines that the small hit has been won in the second determination process, the special winning opening opening / closing member is moved to the special winning opening in the small hit game based on the small hit winning. It is possible to win a prize, and at least one of the game balls that won the special winning opening is opened by a passing opening pattern (opening pattern shown in FIG. 54B) that passes through the specific area. It is a game machine characterized by.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a small hit is won in the second determination process, a passage to a specific area occurs in the small hit game, and the big hit game is executed based on this. That is, it can be said that the small hit winning in the second determination process is substantially a big hit winning. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the expectation for the acquisition of the jackpot game in the lottery for the maximum number of executions of the privileged game state.

The invention according to means 3A is
The gaming machine according to means 1A or means 2A.
The maximum number of executions is
The first upper limit number of times (99 times) that the jackpot game is likely to be executed before the condition for ending the number of times is satisfied, and
It is a gaming machine characterized in that there is a second upper limit execution number (for example, 2 times) in which the jackpot game is less likely to be executed before the number of times end condition is satisfied as compared with the first upper limit execution number.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the upper limit execution number of the privilege game state is set to the second upper limit execution number, the game is made with interest in whether the jackpot game can be executed within the limited number of times. On the other hand, if the maximum number of executions in the privileged game state is set to the first maximum number of executions, it is possible to play with a sense of security that a jackpot game will surely be acquired. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest of changing the number of chance fluctuations in the privileged game state.

The invention according to means 4A
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1A to 3A.
A predetermined remaining number suggestion display (ZI, see FIG. 61) capable of suggesting the remaining number of times the variation display of the first symbol or the second symbol in the privileged gaming state reaches the upper limit execution number. The gaming machine is characterized by including a remaining number of times suggesting means (effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S5609 and the like) that can be executed by the effect means (image display device 7).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the upper limit number of executions of the privileged gaming state, that is, the number of chance fluctuations can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner by the remaining number suggestion display. Therefore, the number of chance fluctuations differs between the case where a certain small hit symbol is won and controlled to the privileged game state and the case where another small hit symbol is won and controlled to the privileged game state. It becomes possible to easily make the player aware of it.

The invention according to means 5A is
The first entry port (first start port 20) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
A second ball entry port (second start port 21) arranged in the game area, a ball entry port opening / closing member (movable member 23) for opening and closing the second ball entry port, and
A special winning opening (second major winning opening 35) arranged in the game area, a special winning opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 37) that opens and closes the special winning opening, and a game ball that has won a prize in the special winning opening pass through. A specific area (39) that is possible and the passability can be switched at a predetermined timing, and
Based on the entry into the first entry port, the first determination process (step S1008) including at least the determination of the jackpot is performed, and the determination of the jackpot and the small hit are performed based on the entry into the second entry port. A hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 capable of executing steps S1008 and S1002) that performs a second determination process (step S1002) including a hit determination, and
A game in which the type of big hit is determined when it is determined by the hit determination means that the jackpot is won, and the type of small hit is determined when it is determined that the small hit is won (steps S1105 and S1109 can be executed). Control microcomputer 81) and
When the first determination process is performed, the first symbol (first special symbol) indicating the result of the first determination process is stopped and displayed via the variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the second symbol is displayed. A symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1012, S1006, S1504) that stops and displays the second symbol (second special symbol) indicating the result of the determination process via variable display, and
When the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol indicating the small hit winning, the small hit game executing means (game control for executing step S909) capable of executing the small hit game for opening the special winning opening opening / closing member. Microcomputer 81) and
When the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot winning, or when the game ball passes through the specific area, the jackpot game execution that executes the jackpot game advantageous to the player. Means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S908) and
A gaming state in which the gaming state after the jackpot game can be controlled to a privileged gaming state (time saving state) in which the gaming ball is easier to enter into the second entrance than in the normal gaming state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. A control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2102) is provided.
The small hit winning probability in the second determination process is set higher than the big hit winning probability in the first determination process and the second determination process (see FIG. 12A).
When the small hit game execution means determines that the small hit has been won in the second determination process, the special winning opening opening / closing member is moved to the special winning opening in the small hit game based on the small hit winning. At least one of the game balls that have won the special winning opening is opened by a passing opening pattern (opening pattern shown in FIG. 54B) that passes through the specific area.
In the end condition, the total number of times the variation display of the first symbol is executed and the number of times the variation display of the second symbol is executed in the privilege game state, or one of them reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions. That is (for example, the number of times the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the time saving state reaches the second time saving number).
The upper limit execution number setting means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2103) capable of setting the upper limit execution number in the privilege game state from a plurality of values is provided.
The upper limit execution number setting means is
When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the jackpot game is executed, the maximum number of executions in the privilege game state after the jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot won and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot. Set to a value (see Figure 10) and
When a big hit game is executed based on the passage to the specific area, the maximum number of executions in the privilege game state after the big hit game is determined by the type of small hit won and the game state at the time of winning the small hit. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the value is set according to (see FIG. 10).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second determination process frequently occurs when controlled to the privileged gaming state. In the second determination process, a small hit can be won with a higher probability than the jackpot winning probability. Moreover, if the small hit is won, it is possible to execute the big hit game based on the passage to a specific area. That is, if it is controlled to the privilege game state, the fluctuation corresponding to the maximum number of executions becomes the chance fluctuation that makes it easy to execute the jackpot game. Then, the number of times of this chance fluctuation is determined according to the combination of the type of the winning small hit or the type of the big hit and the gaming state at the time of winning. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the number of times of the next chance change changes with each jackpot game.

<B>
The invention according to means 1B is
One or more ball entry ports (first start) including at least a variable entry port (second start port 21) in which the ease of entering a game ball can be changed by the operation of the ball entry port opening / closing member (movable member 23). Port 20 and second starting port 21),
A determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1002 or S1008) for determining a jackpot based on the entry into the entry port, and
A game of executing the symbol display control means (steps S1012, S1006, S1504) in which the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the determination by the determination means is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit (special symbol display 41) via the variable display. Control microcomputer 81) and
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot winning, the jackpot game executing means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S908) for executing the jackpot game advantageous to the player and the game control microcomputer 81.
Game state control that can control the game state after the jackpot game to a privilege game state (time saving state) in which the game ball is easier to enter the variable entry port than the normal game state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2102) and
The end condition is that the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit execution number (for example, the number of executions of the variation display of the second special symbol in the time reduction state becomes the second time reduction number. It is a game machine that includes the condition of ending the number of times
The upper limit execution number setting means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2103) capable of setting the upper limit execution number in the privilege game state at least according to the type of the identification symbol from a plurality of values,
A predetermined effect means (image display device) for displaying the remaining number suggestion display (ZI, see FIG. 61) capable of suggesting the remaining number of times the variation display of the identification symbol is executed up to the upper limit number of executions in the privileged gaming state. 7) is provided with a remaining number suggestion means (microcomputer 91 for effect control that executes steps S5510, S5512, S5609, etc.) that can be executed.
In the remaining number suggestion display,
The remaining number suggestion display (remaining number suggestion display ZI shown in FIG. 61) in the normal display mode in which the display count is updated each time the variable display of the identification symbol is executed, and
A gaming machine characterized in that there is a remaining number suggestion display (remaining number suggestion display ZI shown in FIG. 57C) in a special display mode in which the display content does not change even when the variable display of the identification symbol is executed. is there.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, as the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display in the privilege game state, a normal display mode in which the display number is updated according to the variable display of the identification symbol and a special display mode in which the display content does not change. Is equipped with. Therefore, in the special display mode, the remaining number of times until the condition for ending the number of times is satisfied is not clearly shown, and it is possible to give the player a special feeling different from that in the normal display mode. Will be. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the privileged game state.

Conventionally, in a game machine, a big hit is generally determined based on a prize in the starting port (ball entry port). When the jackpot is won, the special symbol (identification symbol) is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the jackpot winning through the variable display, and then the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. After the big hit game, it may be controlled to a time saving state (privilege game state) in which the ball entering the starting port related to the so-called electric chew becomes easier than the normal game state. As such a game machine, for example, there is a game machine described in "Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-230104".

In the gaming machine described in "Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-230104", the time saving state ends when the number of executions (number of fluctuations) of the variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions. Then, during the time saving state, the remaining number of fluctuations until the time saving state ends is displayed on the display screen.

However, in this document, the display showing the remaining number of fluctuations until the end of the time saving state is simply updated by 1 each time the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed, and there is room for improvement in this respect. It was.

On the other hand, according to the invention of the means 1B, it is possible to improve the interest in the privileged gaming state.

The invention according to means 2B is
The gaming machine according to means 1B.
The maximum number of executions is
The first upper limit number of times (99 times) that the jackpot game is likely to be executed before the condition for ending the number of times is satisfied, and
There is a second upper limit execution number (for example, 2 times) in which the jackpot game is less likely to be executed before the number of times end condition is satisfied as compared with the first upper limit execution number.
The remaining number suggestion means
When the privileged gaming state of the second upper limit execution number is controlled, the remaining number of times suggestion display of the normal display mode is executed, while
When the privilege game state of the first upper limit execution number is controlled, the remaining number suggestion display of the special display mode is executed (if YES in step S5509, step S5510 is performed, and if YES in step S5511). It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is (step S5512 is performed).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the upper limit execution number of the privilege game state is set to the second upper limit execution number, the remaining number suggestion display of the normal display mode in which the display number is updated is executed. It is possible to make the game interesting to see if the jackpot game can be performed within a limited number of times. On the other hand, when the upper limit execution number of the privilege game state is set to the first upper limit execution number, the remaining number suggestion display of the special display mode in which the display content does not change is executed, so that the jackpot game is executed next. It is possible to play with a sense of security that the privileged game state will continue until. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest in the privileged game state.

The invention according to means 3B is
The gaming machine according to means 1B or means 2B.
The remaining number suggestion means
Initial display means (via steps S5501 to S5505) capable of displaying a number smaller than the upper limit execution number set by the upper limit execution number setting means as a remaining number suggestion display of the normal display mode at the start of control to the privilege gaming state. The effect control microcomputer 91) that executes step S5510, and
An additional display means capable of executing an additional effect (see FIG. 62 (B)) capable of adding the difference between the remaining number of times until the number-of-times end condition is satisfied and the display number of times in the remaining number of times suggestion display to the display number of times. (The effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S5705), and the gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the remaining number of times suggestion display is made in the normal display mode instead of the special display mode in the privilege game state, the display number may be increased by the additional effect, so that the privilege game state It becomes possible to continue to have expectations for the continuation of the above, which makes it possible to improve the game interest in the privileged game state.

The invention according to means 4B is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1B to means 3B.
As the ball entry port, the variable ball entry port (second start port 21) and a fixed ball entry port (first start port 20) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change are provided.
The special winning opening (second major winning opening 35), the special winning opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 37) that opens and closes the special winning opening, and the game ball that has won the special winning opening can pass through. A specific area (39) in which the possibility of switching is switched at a predetermined timing, and
Based on the entry into the fixed entry port, the first determination process (step S1008) including at least the determination of the jackpot is performed, and the determination of the jackpot and the small hit are performed based on the entry into the variable entry port. The determination means for performing the second determination process (step S1002) including the determination,
When the first determination process is performed, the first identification symbol (first special symbol) indicating the result of the first determination process is variablely displayed on the first symbol display unit (first special symbol display 41a). When the second determination process is performed, the second identification symbol (second special symbol) indicating the result of the second determination process is displayed on the second symbol display unit (second special symbol display). The symbol display control means for displaying a stop display after a variable display in 41b), and
When the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol indicating the small hit winning, the small hit game executing means (game control for executing step S909) capable of executing the small hit game for opening the special winning opening opening / closing member. Microcomputer 81) and
When the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol, and when the game ball passes through the specific area, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game , Equipped with
The small hit winning probability in the second determination process is set higher than the big hit winning probability in the first determination process and the second determination process (see FIG. 12A).
There are multiple types of small hit symbols (see FIG. 10).
The upper limit execution number setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that the upper limit execution number in the privilege game state can be set from a plurality of values at least according to the type of the small hit symbol. is there.

According to the game machine having this configuration, the big hit game is executed based on both the judgment result of the big hit winning and the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the special winning opening, so that it becomes a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer. There is. Then, in such a type of gaming machine, the maximum number of executions of the privileged gaming state is determined from a plurality of values according to the type of the winning small hit symbol. Therefore, in the so-called type 1 and type 2 mixer, it is possible to create a new game property in which the number of chance fluctuations (variations that make it easy to execute the jackpot game) given after the jackpot game differs depending on the type of the winning small hit symbol. It is possible.

The invention according to means 5B is
The gaming machine according to means 4B.
When the small hit game execution means determines that the small hit has been won in the second determination process, the special winning opening opening / closing member is moved to the special winning opening in the small hit game based on the small hit winning. It is possible to win a prize, and at least one of the game balls that won the special winning opening is opened by a passing opening pattern (opening pattern shown in FIG. 54B) that passes through the specific area. It is a game machine characterized by.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a small hit is won in the second determination process, a passage to a specific area occurs in the small hit game, and the big hit game is executed based on this. That is, it can be said that the small hit winning in the second determination process is substantially a big hit winning. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the expectation for the acquisition of the jackpot game in the lottery for the maximum number of executions of the privileged game state.

The invention according to means 6B is
Based on the entry into the fixed entry port (first start opening 20) where the ease of entry of the game ball does not change, the first determination process (step S1008) including at least the determination of the big hit is performed, and the entry opening is performed. Based on the entry into the variable entry port (second start opening 21) where the ease of entry of the game ball can be changed by the operation of the opening / closing member (movable member 23), the big hit determination and the small hit determination are made. The hit detection means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1002 and S1008) that performs the second determination process (step S1002) including
A game in which the type of big hit is determined when it is determined by the hit determination means that the jackpot is won, and the type of small hit is determined when it is determined that the small hit is won (steps S1105 and S1109 can be executed). Control microcomputer 81) and
When the first determination process is performed, the first identification symbol (first special symbol) indicating the result of the first determination process is stopped and displayed via the variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the first identification symbol (first special symbol) is stopped and displayed. A symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1012, S1006, S1504) that stops and displays the second identification symbol (second special symbol) indicating the result of the second determination process via variable display, and
When the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol indicating the small hit winning, the small hit game that opens the special winning means (second large winning device 36) having a specific area (39) inside. Executable small hit game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S909) and
A jackpot game that executes a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player when the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol, and when the game ball passes through the specific area. Execution means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S908) and
Game state control that can control the game state after the jackpot game to a privilege game state (time saving state) in which the game ball is easier to enter the variable entry port than the normal game state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2102) and
The small hit winning probability in the second determination process is set higher than the big hit winning probability in the first determination process and the second determination process (see FIG. 12A).
The end condition is that the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit execution number (for example, the number of executions of the variation display of the second special symbol in the time reduction state becomes the second time reduction number. It is a game machine that includes the condition of ending the number of times
The upper limit execution number setting means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2103) capable of setting the upper limit execution number in the privilege game state from a plurality of values, and
A predetermined effect means (image display device) for displaying the remaining number suggestion display (ZI, see FIG. 61) capable of suggesting the remaining number of times the variation display of the identification symbol is executed up to the upper limit number of executions in the privileged gaming state. 7) is provided with a remaining number suggestion means (microcomputer 91 for effect control that executes steps S5510, S5512, S5609, etc.) that can be executed.
In the remaining number suggestion display,
The remaining number suggestion display (remaining number suggestion display ZI shown in FIG. 61) in the normal display mode in which the display count is updated each time the variable display of the identification symbol is executed, and
There is a remaining number suggestion display (ZI of the remaining number suggestion shown in FIG. 57C) in a special display mode in which the display content does not change even when the variable display of the identification symbol is executed.
The maximum number of executions is
The first upper limit number of times (99 times) that the jackpot game is likely to be executed before the condition for ending the number of times is satisfied, and
There is a second upper limit execution number (for example, 2 times) in which the jackpot game is less likely to be executed before the number of times end condition is satisfied as compared with the first upper limit execution number.
The upper limit execution number setting means is
When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the jackpot game is executed, the maximum number of executions in the privilege game state after the jackpot game is set according to the type of jackpot won and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot. , The first upper limit execution number or the second upper limit execution number can be set (see FIG. 10).
When a big hit game is executed based on the passage to the specific area, the maximum number of executions in the privilege game state after the big hit game is determined by the type of small hit won and the game state at the time of winning the small hit. The first upper limit execution number or the second upper limit execution number can be set according to the above (see FIG. 10).
The remaining number suggestion means
When the privileged gaming state of the second upper limit execution number is controlled, the remaining number of times suggestion display of the normal display mode is executed, while
When the privilege game state of the first upper limit execution number is controlled, the remaining number suggestion display of the special display mode is executed (if YES in step S5509, step S5510 is performed, and if YES in step S5511). It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is (step S5512 is performed).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second determination process frequently occurs when controlled to the privileged gaming state. In the second determination process, a small hit can be won with a higher probability than the jackpot winning probability. If you win a small hit, you can expect to win a big hit game based on passing through a specific area. That is, if it is controlled to the privilege game state, the fluctuation corresponding to the maximum number of executions becomes the chance fluctuation that makes it easy to execute the jackpot game. Then, the number of times of this chance fluctuation is determined according to the combination of the type of the winning small hit or the type of the big hit and the gaming state at the time of winning. In other words, the number of next chance fluctuations changes with each jackpot game. The number of chance fluctuations includes a first upper limit execution number that makes it easy to execute the next jackpot game and a second upper limit execution number that makes it difficult to execute, and the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display depends on which is set. It will change. Therefore, it is possible to make the player interested in the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display and improve the interest in the privileged game state.

<C>
The invention according to means 1C is
The first entry port (first start port 20) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
A second ball entry port (second start port 21) arranged in the game area, a ball entry port opening / closing member (movable member 23) for opening and closing the second ball entry port, and
A first determination process (step S1008) including at least a big hit determination based on the entry into the first entry port is performed, and at least a big hit determination is included based on the entry into the second entry opening. 2 Collision detection means (game control microcomputer 81 capable of executing steps S1008 and S1002) that performs judgment processing (step S1002), and
When the first determination process is performed, the first symbol (first special symbol) indicating the result of the first determination process is stopped and displayed via the variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the second symbol is displayed. A symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1012, S1006, S1504) that stops and displays the second symbol (second special symbol) indicating the result of the determination process via variable display, and
When the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot winning, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game advantageous to the player (the game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S908). When,
A gaming state in which the gaming state after the jackpot game can be controlled to a privileged gaming state (time saving state) in which the gaming ball is easier to enter into the second entrance than in the normal gaming state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. A game machine equipped with a control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2102).
The end condition is
The first number of times end condition, in which the number of times the variation display of the first symbol is executed in the privileged game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times for the first symbol (first time reduction number of times).
The second number of times end condition that the number of times of execution of the variation display of the second symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times for the second symbol (second time reduction number of times), and
Total number of times end condition that the total number of times of execution of the variation display of the first symbol and the number of executions of the variation display of the second symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined total upper limit number (total time reduction number). Of the above, at least the second end condition is included (see FIG. 10).
In the privileged gaming state, the remaining number suggestion display (ZI, see FIG. 61) capable of suggesting the remaining number of variable displays until the second number end condition is satisfied is executed on a predetermined effect means (image display device 7). It is equipped with a means for suggesting the remaining number of times (microcomputer 91 for effect control that executes steps S5510, S5512, S5609, etc.).
The remaining number suggestion means updates the display number of the remaining number suggestion display when the variation display of the first symbol is executed and the variation display of the second symbol is executed in the privilege game state. The gaming machine is characterized by being provided with display number updating means (effect control microcomputer 91 that executes steps S5607 to S5609).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the remaining number of times until the end condition (second number of times end condition) due to the variable display of the second symbol is satisfied in the privileged game state is indicated by the remaining number of times suggestion display. Even if one symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the number of times the remaining number of times suggestion display is displayed is updated. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that only the number of times the variation display of the second symbol is executed is explicitly known in the privilege game state.

The invention according to means 2C is
The gaming machine according to means 1C.
When the display number of the remaining number suggestion display is updated due to the variation display of the first symbol, the remaining number suggestion means displays the display number of the remaining number suggestion display as the variation display of the first symbol. The effect control microcomputer 91 for executing the adjustment effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 91 for executing step S5709) for executing the adjustment effect (effect for displaying the additional image AI shown in FIG. 63 (D)) to be adjusted according to the number of times of execution of It is a game machine characterized by.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the first symbol is variablely displayed and the display number of the remaining number suggestion display is updated in the privilege game state, the number of times the variable display of the first symbol is executed is adjusted by the adjustment effect. The display count of the remaining count suggestion display is adjusted. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the inconsistency between the display number of the remaining number suggestion display and the remaining number of times until the second number end condition is satisfied.

The invention according to means 3C is
The gaming machine according to means 1C or means 2C.
The second determination process is a process including the determination of the big hit and the determination of the small hit.
A special winning opening (second major winning opening 35) arranged in the game area, a special winning opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 37) that opens and closes the special winning opening, and a game ball that has won a prize in the special winning opening pass through. A specific area (39) that is possible and the passability can be switched at a predetermined timing, and
When the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol indicating the small hit winning, the small hit game executing means (game control for executing step S909) capable of executing the small hit game for opening the special winning opening opening / closing member. Microcomputer 81) and
The jackpot game executing means executes the jackpot game even when the game ball passes through the specific area.
A gaming machine characterized in that the small hit winning probability in the second determination process is set higher than the big hit winning probability in the first determination process and the second determination process (see FIG. 12A). is there.

According to the game machine having this configuration, it is a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer, and the more times the variation display of the second symbol is performed, the easier it is to execute the big hit game triggered by the small hit winning. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game interest in the privileged game state in which it is easy to enter the second ball entrance.

The invention according to means 4C is
The gaming machine described in means 3C.
When the small hit game execution means determines that the small hit has been won in the second determination process, the special winning opening opening / closing member is moved to the special winning opening in the small hit game based on the small hit winning. It is possible to win a prize, and at least one of the game balls that won the special winning opening is opened by a passing opening pattern (opening pattern shown in FIG. 54B) that passes through the specific area. It is a game machine characterized by.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a small hit is won in the second determination process, a passage to a specific area occurs in the small hit game, and the big hit game is executed based on this. That is, it can be said that the small hit winning in the second determination process is substantially a big hit winning. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the expectation for the acquisition of the jackpot game in the lottery for the maximum number of executions of the privileged game state.

The invention according to means 5C is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1C to means 4C.
At the time of controlling to the privilege game state, the upper limit number of times for the first symbol, the upper limit number of times for the second symbol, or the total upper limit execution number is set from a plurality of values of the first symbol or the second symbol. The gaming machine is provided with means for setting an upper limit number of executions (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2103) that can be set according to the type.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the maximum number of executions in the privileged gaming state changes according to the type of the first symbol or the second symbol. Therefore, it is possible to strengthen the interest in the initial display number of the remaining number suggestion display and the display number in the middle, and it is possible to improve the interest in the privilege game state.

The invention according to means 6C is
Based on the entry into the first entry port (first start opening 20), the first determination process (step S1008) including at least the determination of a big hit is performed, and the ball is opened and closed by the entry opening / closing member (movable member 23). A game capable of executing the hit determination means (steps S1008 and S1002) that performs the second determination process (step S1002) including at least the determination of the jackpot based on the entry into the second entry port (second start opening 21). Control microcomputer 81) and
A hit type determination means (game control microcomputer 81 capable of executing step S1105) capable of determining the type of big hit when it is determined by the hit determination means that a big hit has been won, and
When the first determination process is performed, the first symbol (first special symbol) indicating the result of the first determination process is stopped and displayed via the variable display, and when the second determination process is performed, the second symbol is displayed. A symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1012, S1006, S1504) that stops and displays the second symbol (second special symbol) indicating the result of the determination process via variable display, and
When the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot winning, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game advantageous to the player (the game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S908). When,
A gaming state in which the gaming state after the jackpot game can be controlled to a privileged gaming state (time saving state) in which the gaming ball is easier to enter into the second entrance than in the normal gaming state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. A game machine equipped with a control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2102).
The end condition is
The first number of times end condition, in which the number of times the variation display of the first symbol is executed in the privileged game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times for the first symbol (first time reduction number of times).
The second number of times end condition that the number of times of execution of the variation display of the second symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times for the second symbol (second time reduction number of times), and
Total number of times end condition that the total number of times of execution of the variation display of the first symbol and the number of executions of the variation display of the second symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined total upper limit number (total time reduction number). Of the above, at least the second end condition is included (see FIG. 10).
The upper limit of the number of times in the privileged gaming state is set to a value according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of winning from among a plurality of values (see FIG. 10).
In the privileged gaming state, the remaining number suggestion display (ZI, see FIG. 61) capable of suggesting the remaining number of variable displays until the second number end condition is satisfied is executed on a predetermined effect means (image display device 7). It is equipped with a means for suggesting the remaining number of times (microcomputer 91 for effect control that executes steps S5510, S5512, S5609, etc.).
The remaining number suggestion means
Display count updating means (step S5607) for updating the display count of the remaining number suggestion display when the variation display of the first symbol is executed and the variation display of the second symbol is executed in the privilege game state. ~ S5609 execution control microcomputer 91) and
When the display number of the remaining number suggestion display is updated due to the variation display of the first symbol, the display number of the remaining number suggestion display is adjusted according to the execution number of the variation display of the first symbol. A game characterized in that it includes an adjustment effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S5709) for executing an adjustment effect (an effect of displaying the additional image AI shown in FIG. 63 (D)). It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the remaining number of times until the end condition (second number of times end condition) due to the variation display of the second symbol is satisfied in the privileged game state is indicated by the remaining number of times suggestion display. Since this number of times changes depending on the type of the winning jackpot symbol and the game state at the time of winning, it is possible to first direct the player's attention to the number of times the remaining number suggestion display is displayed. Then, the display number of the remaining number suggestion display is updated even when the first symbol is variablely displayed, but the display number of the remaining number suggestion display is adjusted according to the execution number of the variable display of the first symbol by the adjustment effect. Be done. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the inconsistency between the display number of the remaining number suggestion display and the remaining number of times until the second number end condition is satisfied.

The "predetermined end condition" in the present specification means that, in the above embodiment, the execution of the jackpot game is started, or the execution of the variable display of the special symbol up to the predetermined maximum number of executions is completed. Is.
Further, as the "small hit game executing means" in the present specification, if the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol indicating the small hit winning, the first symbol can execute the small hit game. The small hit game may be executed when the small hit symbol indicating the small hit winning is displayed as a stop.
Further, in the above embodiment, the fact that the number of the second special figure hold is "0" and the number of the first special figure hold is not "0" while the special symbol is changing and the special game is not being executed is "No. Corresponds to "1 judgment condition".
Further, in the above embodiment, the fact that the number of the second special symbol hold is not "0" while the special symbol is changing and the special game is not being executed corresponds to the "second determination condition".

1 ... Pachinko game machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display device (directing means)
20 ... 1st starting port (1st ball entry port)
21 ... 2nd start port (2nd entry port)
23 ... Movable member (ball entry opening / closing member)
35 ... 2nd Grand Prize (Special Winner)
36 ... 2nd prize winning device 37 ... Opening / closing member (special winning opening opening / closing member)
39 ... Specific area 81 ... Game control microcomputer 85b ... Second special figure reservation storage unit 91 ... Production control microcomputer 100 ... Image control board

Claims (3)

The first entrance, which is arranged in the game area where the game ball can flow down,
A second entry port, which is arranged in the game area and allows the ease of entry of the game ball to be changed,
A determination means for determining whether to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the entry into the first entry port or the second entry opening.
When the determination is made based on the entry into the first entrance, the first symbol showing the result of the determination is stopped and displayed via the variable display, and the determination based on the entry into the second entry is made. When a determination is made, a symbol display control means that stops and displays a second symbol indicating the result of the determination via a variable display, and
A game state control means capable of controlling a privileged game state in which a game ball is easier to enter into the second entry port than in a normal game state is provided.
A gaming machine in which the variation display of the second symbol is prioritized over the variation display of the first symbol.
In the game state control means, when the number of executions of the variation display of the second symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number without performing the variation display of the first symbol in the privilege game state, and in the privilege game state. When the total of the number of times the variation display of the second symbol is executed and the number of times the variation display of the first symbol is executed reaches a predetermined upper limit number, the privilege game state is terminated.
It is characterized in that it is provided with the remaining number suggesting means capable of causing a predetermined effect means to execute the remaining number suggesting display capable of suggesting the remaining number of the variable display of the second symbol until the end of the privilege game state. A game machine to be. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The determination based on the entry into the second entry opening includes a determination as the special game whether to execute a small hit game for opening the special winning opening arranged in the game area.
The determination based on the entry into the first ball entrance includes a determination as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player as the special game.
The jackpot game is executed even when the game ball that has won the special winning opening passes through a specific area.
The probability that the small hit game will be executed in the determination based on the entry into the second entry port is determined to execute the big hit game in the determination based on the entry into the first entry opening. A gaming machine characterized in that it is set higher than the probability of being played. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
In the small hit game executed based on the entry into the second entry opening, the special winning opening is capable of winning the special winning opening, and the game ball that has won the special winning opening. A gaming machine characterized in that at least one ball is opened in a passing opening pattern that passes through the specific area.