JP7399466B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine that has both the first type of gaming property and the second type of gaming property has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, a lottery is normally held based on the entry of game balls into the starting slot, and when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is executed. In addition, a lottery is held based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole, and if you win a small prize, the grand prize opening with a specific area inside will be opened, and the game ball that entered the grand prize opening will be drawn. When the specific area is passed, a two-type winning game (jackpot game) is executed.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-329108

However, gaming machines that have both the first type of gaming experience and the second type of gaming experience are now commonplace, and further innovations are required to improve gaming enjoyment.

The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that has both the first type of gaming property and the second type of gaming property, and improves the enjoyment of the game by enhancing the production effect depending on whether or not a game ball passes through a specific area. The main purpose is

The gaming machine of the present invention employs the following means to achieve the above-mentioned main purpose.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
a propriety determination means for making a propriety determination based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a grand prize opening that changes between a ball-inhibiting state in which a game ball cannot enter and a ball-entering state in which a game ball can enter, and having a specific area inside;
a small winning game execution means for executing a small winning game that opens the large winning opening when the result of the judgment is a small winning;
a jackpot game execution means that executes a jackpot game when a game ball that enters the jackpot in the small jackpot passes through the specific area and when the result of the win/fail determination is a jackpot;
A gaming machine comprising:
performance execution means for executing a predetermined performance during the small winning ending accompanying the end of the small winning game;
Ending time setting means for setting different ending times as the small winning ending time depending on when a game ball passes through the specific area and when the gaming ball does not pass through the specific area in the small winning game;
The purpose is to have the following.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, a predetermined performance is executed during the small winning ending accompanying the end of the small winning game. Further, as the small winning ending time, different ending times are set for when the game ball passes through a specific area in the small winning game and when the game ball does not pass through the specific area. This makes it possible to enhance the performance effect by using different ending times depending on whether or not the game ball passes through a specific area, and by making the performance during the small winning ending different. Therefore, in a gaming machine that has both the first type of gaming property and the second type of gaming property, it is possible to enhance the performance effect depending on whether or not the game ball passes through a specific area, and to improve the interest in the game. It should be noted that the machine is not limited to having only one "big winning opening", but may have two "big winning openings", and the big winning opening opened in the jackpot game and the big winning opening opened in the small winning game are the same. It can be something different, or it can be something different. When two big winning holes are provided, it is sufficient that at least one big winning hole has a specific area.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the ending time setting means sets a longer ending when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small winning game than when the game ball does not pass through the specific area. Configured to set the time. Therefore, the long ending time can be used to perform a performance to notify that the game ball has passed through a specific area and a jackpot has occurred, thereby increasing expectations for the occurrence of a jackpot. Alternatively, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it is possible to perform the same effect as if the game ball did not pass through the specific area, and then perform a different effect, which further enhances the effect. It is possible to further improve the interest in the game by increasing the number of players.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention includes an effect display device in which a variable effect using effect symbols is performed based on the result of the above-mentioned correctness judgment, and the small winning game execution means is configured to perform the above-mentioned correctness judgment in the effect display device. The execution of the small winning game is started after a variable performance indicating that the result is a small winning is performed, and the jackpot game execution means is configured to perform the jackpot game when the game ball passes through the specific area. , the big winning opening is opened in the same opening manner as the small winning game, and the production execution means is configured to open the production display device during the small winning ending when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small winning game. executes a pseudo-variation effect that pseudo-shows that the result of the win/fail judgment is a small hit, and the ending time setting means sets the pseudo-variation effect as the ending time when the game ball passes through the specific area. It is also possible to set the time required to execute the process a predetermined number of times.

Here, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 2015-13042, when the special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole is confirmed to be a jackpot symbol, the big winning hole is opened. When a jackpot game is executed to open the jackpot and a small winning symbol is confirmed and displayed, a small winning game is executed to open the jackpot for a shorter time than the jackpot game, and the jackpot probability of the special symbol is changed to a low probability state and a high probability state. A gaming machine is known that is equipped with a probability changing function that can be set to any of the states and can generate a so-called small win rush state in which small win games occur more frequently than usual. In the game machine of the present invention, in a jackpot game based on the passage of a game ball to a specific area, the same jackpot as in the small win game is opened in the same opening manner to make it appear that small wins have occurred continuously. I can do it. In addition, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the ending time is different from when the game ball does not pass through the specific area, and a pseudo-variable effect is used to create an effect in which small hits occur continuously. can be done. As a result, it is possible to give the player an impression as if a small win rush situation has occurred in the first and second type of gaming machines, thereby further improving the enjoyment of the game. In addition, the predetermined number of times of the pseudo fluctuation performance may be one time or multiple times of two or more times, and in the case of multiple times, the pseudo fluctuation performance is performed to show the small winning result at the predetermined number of times (the final round), and then Until then, it is sufficient to perform a pseudo-variation effect that indicates an out-of-range result. By displaying the small win result in the predetermined number of pseudo-variation performances and starting the small win game, it is possible to give the player a stronger impression as if a small win rush state had occurred.

According to the game machine of the present invention, in a game machine that has both the first type of playability and the second type of playability, the performance effect depending on whether or not a game ball passes into a specific area is enhanced, thereby improving the interest in the game. let

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of a sorting device 40. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of starting prize winning processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 1st special symbol fluctuation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 2nd special symbol fluctuation display related processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a winning symbol determination table for the first special symbol. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a winning symbol determination table for the second special symbol. It is a flowchart showing an example of small winning game processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of small winning game processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of processing at the end of a small winning game. It is a flowchart showing an example of jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of symbol variation production processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a performance display in a symbol variation performance process. It is a flowchart showing an example of small winning game effect processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of jackpot game effect processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of performance display in a winning game performance process. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of performance display in a winning game performance process. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of performance display in a winning game performance process. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when a small winning game is executed. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when a small winning game is executed. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when a small winning game is executed.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a distribution device 40. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. Hereinafter, an example will be described in which the present invention is applied to a so-called 1 type, 2 type mixed type pachinko machine that has both the first type of playability and the second type of playability. In addition, a Pachinko machine that mixes 1 type and 2 types basically means that under normal conditions, the game ball makes a judgment based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting hole by left-handed hitting, and when a jackpot occurs, When a jackpot game is executed (a type of gameplay) and a jackpot occurs and the time-saving function is activated (time-saving state), it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second starting hole by hitting the right hand, and the second starting Judgment is made based on the entry of the game ball into the mouth, and when a small win occurs, a small win game is executed, and the game ball enters the big prize opening opened in the small win game and the ball enters. When the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the jackpot, a jackpot game is executed (two types of gaming features).

[Exterior configuration of Pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment includes a game board 20 whose board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate (transparent plate) 4 fitted into a front frame (glass frame) 3; It includes an upper tray 11 and a lower tray 12 for storing game balls, and a firing handle 13 for firing the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 onto a game board 20. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with prepaid cards, and a CR unit 50 for reading and writing prepaid cards is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

The front frame 3 is fitted into the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed relative to the inner frame 5 using hinges provided above and below on the left side as fulcrums. Moreover, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2, and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 using hinges provided above and below on the left side as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are constructed as substantially rectangular plastic frames. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island equipment of the game hall.

Speakers 14 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 3 to emit various sound effects as the game progresses and to emit warning sounds to alert the players. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame side decorative lamps (lamps) 15 that emit light depending on the gaming state.

Prize balls and rental balls are dispensed into the upper tray 11. A settlement display device 52 that displays the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 50 is disposed on the right side of the upper surface of the upper tray 11. A loan button 53 and a payment button 54 for instructing payment (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 are provided. Further, in the center of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, a performance button 16 is provided for performing various performances in response to operations by the player. The lower tray 12 can receive balls overflowing from the upper tray 11.

The firing handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when rotated clockwise by the player, a firing motor 83 (see FIG. 4) of a firing device (not shown) is activated, and the firing handle 13 is rotated clockwise by the player. Game balls are fired one by one toward a game board 20 with a firing power corresponding to the rotational operation amount of 13.

[Configuration of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. This game board 20 includes a production display device 37 provided approximately at the center of the game area 21, a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, warp gutter, stage, etc. arranged around the production display device 37, and a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, warp gutter, stage, etc. A normal symbol activation gate 22 located on the right side of the accessory 38, a normally open first starting port 23 located below the center accessory 38, and an opening/closing type located below the normal symbol activation gate 22. a second starting opening 24 , a first big winning opening 25 provided on the right side of the center accessory 38 , a second big winning opening 26 placed on the lower left of the second starting opening 24 , and a gaming area 21 . The game player is provided with a normal winning hole 28 which is always open and placed at the lower left part of the player, and an out hole 29 for collecting game balls that do not enter any winning hole. In addition, a large number of nails 21c are installed on the game board 20 to guide or repel the game balls flowing down the game area 21.

The second starting port 24 is a variable ball entrance configured as a normal electric accessory, and includes a pair of left and right opening/closing blades (opening/closing member) 24b and a second starting port solenoid 24c (see Fig. (see 4). This second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening/closing blade 24b is upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the winning symbol to play a winning game (normal symbol per game). ) is executed, the opening/closing blades 24b are opened left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, thereby creating an open state in which a game ball can easily enter. A second starting port switch 24a (see FIG. 4) is attached to the second starting port 24 for detecting the entry of game balls and counting the number of entering balls. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts a specified number of game balls entering the game ball, or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number of balls.

The first big prize opening 25 is a variable ball entrance configured as a special electric accessory, and has an opening/closing blade (opening/closing member) 25b and a first big winning opening solenoid 25c (FIG. 4) that operates the opening/closing blade 25b. (see) and. This first big prize opening 25 is normally closed by an opening/closing blade 25b and is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and when a jackpot game is executed, the first big winning opening solenoid 25c causes the opening/closing blade 25b to open to the right, resulting in an open state where it is easy to receive game balls. The first big winning hole 25 is equipped with a first big winning hole switch 25a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of game balls and counting the number of entering balls. The first big prize opening 25 is closed when the first big prize opening switch 25a counts a prescribed number of game balls entering the game ball or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the prescribed number. The jackpot game is executed by repeating a round game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened and closed a plurality of times.

The second big prize opening 26 is a variable ball entrance configured as a special electric accessory, and includes a sliding opening/closing plate (opening/closing member) 26b and a second big winning opening solenoid 26c that operates the opening/closing plate 26b. (See FIG. 4). This second big prize opening 26 is normally in a closed state (ball entry impossible state) in which the opening/closing plate 26b protrudes from the board surface and game balls cannot enter. In addition, the second big winning hole 26 is used when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol and a small winning game is executed, or when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined small winning symbol and a small winning game is executed. When the game ball passes through the specific area 43 in the second big prize opening 26 and a jackpot game (accessory hit) is executed, the opening/closing plate 26b is pulled into the board surface by the second big winning opening solenoid 26c. By this, it is set to an open state (ball entry possible state) in which a game ball can enter. When the second big winning hole 26 is in the closed state, the game ball passes from right to left on the opening/closing plate 26b without entering the second big winning hole 26 by hitting the ball to the right. The second big winning hole 26 is equipped with a second big winning hole switch 26a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of game balls and counting the number of balls entered. The second big prize opening 26 is closed when the second big prize opening switch 26a counts a prescribed number of game balls entering the game ball or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the prescribed number.

A sorting device 40 is provided inside the second large prize opening 26. As shown in FIG. 3, the sorting device 40 sorts the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 26 into either a specific area (V area) 43 or a non-specific area (outside area) 44. As shown in the figure, there is a warp exit 41 through which the game ball that entered the second big prize opening 26 flows out, a specific area 43 provided directly below the warp exit 41, and a specific area 43 provided on both sides of the specific area 43. A non-specific area 44, a pair of left and right distribution blades 42 disposed near the entrance of the specific area 43, and a distribution solenoid 42c (see FIG. 4) that operates the distribution blades 42. In the distribution device 40, the distribution blade 42 repeats opening and closing in a predetermined opening/closing pattern (opening time and closing time) by the distribution solenoid 42c, and when the distribution blade 42 is closed, water flows out from the warp outlet 41. The played game balls are guided to a non-specific area 44 by a distribution blade 42, and when the distribution blade 42 is open, game balls flowing out from a warp exit 41 are guided to a specific area 43. By adjusting the opening time and closing time of the distribution blade 42, the probability of a game ball entering the specific area 43 can be set. Further, the probability of the game ball entering the specific area 43 can also be set by a combination of the opening/closing pattern of the distribution blade 42 and the opening/closing timing of the second big prize opening 26. Note that the specific area 43 is provided with a specific area passage switch 43a (see FIG. 4) for detecting passage of the game ball to the specific area 43.

A game ball can enter the first starting port 23 by the player rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called left-handed hitting) so that the game ball flows down to the left side area of the game area 21. On the other hand, it is impossible to let the game ball enter the second starting hole 24, the first big prize hole 25, and the second big prize hole 26 by hitting to the left, and the game ball flows down to the right side area of the game area 21. The game ball can be entered by rotating the firing handle 13 in such a manner (so-called right-handed hitting). However, the second starting hole 24, the first big winning hole 25, and the second big winning hole 26 are variable winning holes, and when a normal symbol is won, a special symbol is won as a jackpot. If the special symbol is won as a small hit and the game ball passes through the specific area 43 (accessory hit, accessory jackpot), the game ball will not be released until it is released when the special symbol is won as a small hit. Balls can be entered.

At the lower right part of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a first special symbol reservation number display are provided. A device (first special symbol reservation number display device) 33, a second special symbol reservation number display device (second special symbol reservation number display device) 34, a normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) 35, and a normal symbol A reservation number display device (general figure reservation number display device) 36 is arranged.

In this embodiment, the first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as 7-segment display devices, and express a plurality of types of display modes by combining lighting and turning off of each segment. . The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start variable display of special symbols by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole, and the predetermined variable time is When the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode (predetermined jackpot symbol), the jackpot game is executed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second stop display mode (predetermined small win symbol). Then, a small winning game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for a ball entering the first starting hole that variably displays a special symbol based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting hole 23, and the second special figure display device 32 is a display device for a ball entering the second starting port that variably displays a special symbol based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 24. The special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also called a first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is called a second special symbol (second special symbol). Also called special edition).

In addition, when a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol, during a jackpot game, or during a small win game, the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed a predetermined number of times (four times in the example). After the current variable display is completed, the variable display of the first special symbols that are being held is sequentially started. The number of reserved first special symbols is displayed on the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. Also, if a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, jackpot game, or small win game, the variable display of the second special symbol will be displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times). After the current variable display ends, the variable display of the second special symbols that are being held is sequentially started. The number of reserved second special symbols is displayed on the second special symbol reserved number display device 34.

In this embodiment, the normal figure display device 35 includes a first display section that lights up when there is a win and goes off when it is a miss, and a second display section that goes off when it is a win and turns on when it is a miss. It is configured as an LED display device. The normal figure display device 35 alternately lights up the first display section and the second display section based on the fact that the gate switch 22a provided in the normal symbol activation gate 22 detects a game ball. The normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and when a predetermined variable time has elapsed, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed by lighting one of the first display section and the second display section and extinguishing the other. When the normal symbol is a winning symbol and is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 24 is opened.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 22 while the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, the variable display of the normal symbols is suspended until a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current variable display is When the display is finished, the display of the pending normal symbols is sequentially started. The number of reserved ordinary symbols is displayed on the ordinary symbol reserved number display device 36.

The effect display device 37 is an image display device configured with a liquid crystal display or the like, and in addition to displaying effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, and 371R (symbol variation effect) corresponding to the special symbol on the display screen, reach Performs various performance displays such as performances and preview performances. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 37, three effect patterns 371L, 371C, and 371R on the left, middle, and right consisting of numbers, alphabets, letters, symbols, characters, etc. are displayed. A character pattern 373 is displayed in the corner (upper right) of the screen. When a game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting port 24), the three performance symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a scrolling manner from top to bottom, and are displayed for a predetermined period of time. When , the left, right, and middle images are stopped and displayed in this order. When the right performance pattern 371R is stopped and displayed and the right performance pattern 371R does not match the left performance pattern 371L, it becomes a miss (usually a miss). On the other hand, when the right effect pattern 371R matches the left effect pattern 371L, it becomes a reach and the game shifts to a reach effect. Then, when the middle production symbol 371C is stopped and displayed after the reach production, if the production symbol 371C in the middle does not match the left and right production symbols 371L, 371R, it will be out of reach (out of reach), and the middle production will be out of reach. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right performance symbols 371L and 371R, it becomes a jackpot. Further, when the three performance symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, 343 or 787), a small hit occurs. The character design 373 is used for advance notice, and indicates the possibility of a big hit or a small hit (hit reliability) depending on the display mode (facial expression, etc.).

Further, in the corner (lower left) of the display screen of the effect display device 37, as shown in FIG. 5, a pending symbol 372 is also displayed. The pending symbol 372 becomes a symbol corresponding to the pending memory of the first special symbol when the current gaming state is the normal state. That is, when the current gaming state is the normal state, each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the first special symbol, one by one is additionally displayed from the right side, and the first special symbol is Each time the variable display is started, one by one is erased from the side opposite to the one at the time of starting ball entry. Moreover, the pending symbol 372 becomes a symbol corresponding to the pending memory of the second special symbol when the current gaming state is the time saving state. That is, when the gaming state is in the time saving state, each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, one additional ball is displayed one by one from the right side, and the variable display of the second special symbol starts. Each time the ball is entered, it is erased one by one starting from the side opposite to when the ball was first entered.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a firing control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and a production symbol control device 91 as its control circuits. , is provided. The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, it also includes a ROM 60b that stores processing programs and tables, a RAM 60c that temporarily stores data when executing the processing program, input/output ports, and communication. Equipped with ports, etc. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the firing control device 80 are similarly configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and are equipped with a ROM, a RAM, an input/output port, a communication port, etc. in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal board 65, and signals indicating the game status and game results are transmitted to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 4) by the external connection terminal board 65.

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 60 receives detection signals from a front frame release switch 3a that detects the opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame release switch 5a that detects the opening of the inner frame 5, etc. It is input via the relay terminal board 64. The main control device 60 also includes a gate switch 22a that detects the passing of a game ball to the normal symbol activation gate 22, a first starting port switch 23a that detects the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 23, and a first starting port switch 23a that detects the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 23. 2. A second starting port switch 24a that detects the entry of a game ball into the starting port 24, a first large winning port switch 25a that detects the entering of a game ball into the first large winning port 25, and a second large winning port. A second large prize opening switch 26a that detects the entry of a game ball into the 26, a specific area passage switch 43a that detects the passage of a game ball into the specific area 43, and a detection of the entry of a game ball into the normal winning hole 28. A detection signal from the normal winning port switch 28a etc. is inputted via the game board relay terminal board 61. On the other hand, from the main control device 60, drive signals to the second starting opening solenoid 24c, the first big winning opening solenoid 25c, the second big winning opening solenoid 26c, the distribution solenoid 42c, etc. are sent via the game board relay terminal board 61. is output. In addition, from the main control device 60, a first special symbol display device 31, a second special symbol display device 32, a first special symbol reservation number display device 33, a second special symbol reservation number display device 34, a general symbol display device 35 , a display signal to the regular symbol reservation number display device 36, etc. is outputted via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Furthermore, signals to the hall computer 100 are outputted from the main controller 60 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the external connection terminal board 65.

The payout control device 70 is responsible for controlling the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball out switch 76 that detects out of a ball in a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be put out in the upper tray 11 is input to this payout control device 70 via a back wiring relay terminal board 64. A detection signal from the payout switch 74 that detects game balls paid out to the upper tray 11 is inputted via the payout relay terminal board 71 and the back wiring relay terminal board 64, and the full switch 75 detects that the lower tray 12 is full. The detection signal from is input directly. On the other hand, a drive signal to the payout motor 73 is output from the payout control device 70 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the payout relay terminal board 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate bidirectionally with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 in accordance with commands sent from the main control device 60 to pay out prize balls. When a detection signal is input from either the ball out switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 stops driving the payout motor 73 until the detection situation is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input, and the payout control device 70 discards the prize balls. interrupts the payout operation.

Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal plate 51. The CR unit terminal board 51 is configured to be able to communicate bidirectionally with the payment display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball lending switch 53a and the payment switch 54a provided in the payment display device 52. It is input via the CR unit terminal board 51. The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal, and the payment switch 54a detects the operation of the payment button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the ball lending command is input, the putting-out control device 70 drives the putting-out motor 73 to pay out the lending balls. The dispensing control device 70 is also configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the launch control device 80, and communicates with the launch control device 80 when a predetermined dispensing stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is established. and send the launch stop command.

The firing control device 80 is responsible for controlling the firing of game balls into the game area 21. The firing control device 80 receives a rotation amount signal output in response to the rotation operation of the firing handle 13, a firing stop signal from a firing stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the firing stop button, A touch signal etc. from a touch switch 82 that detects that the user is touching is input. On the other hand, the firing control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the firing motor 83. The firing control device 80 controls the firing motor 83 so that the game ball is fired into the game area 21 with a firing intensity based on the rotation amount signal. Note that when the touch signal is not input or when the firing stop command is input, the firing control device 80 stops driving the firing motor 83 regardless of the operation of the firing handle 13, and does not fire the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 90 is responsible for controlling the presentation of the game. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centered around a CPU 90a, and includes a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input/output port, a communication port, etc. in addition to the CPU 90a. This sub-integrated control device 90 is capable of receiving various commands from the main control device 60 through one-way communication via the presentation relay terminal board 63, and performs presentation control according to the received commands. A detection signal from the production button switch 16a that detects the operation of the production button 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 90. On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs audio signals to the speaker 14 and lighting signals to the various LEDs and lamps 15. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs a command for effect display control to the effect symbol control device 91 through one-way communication. The production pattern control device 91 receives a command for production display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and controls the display of the production display device 37 so that a production image corresponding to the command is displayed on the production display device 37. Let's do it.

[Summary of the game of Pachinko machine 1]
Next, an overview of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be explained. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot probability (probability per symbol) of the special symbol is 1/300 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the small hit probability of the special symbol is 1/300 for the second special symbol. It is 1/3. In this embodiment, since the small hit probability of the first special symbol is 0%, there is no chance of winning a small hit with the first special symbol. Of course, the first special symbol may also include a small win. When a small winning game is executed, the probability that the game ball that enters the second big winning hole 26 passes through the specific area 43 (V winning rate) is about 1/4.

When a jackpot (symbol hit or accessory hit) occurs, a jackpot game is executed, and after the jackpot game ends, a time-saving state occurs that is advantageous for the player to enter the game ball into the second starting port 24. . The time saving state continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) reaches a predetermined number of times. The number of times the time saving state continues will be 1 or 15 times if the time saving state occurs when a jackpot game is executed triggered by the jackpot of the first special symbol, and the number of times the time saving state continues will be 1 time or 15 times if the time saving state occurs as a result of a jackpot of the first special symbol. If the jackpot game is executed and a time saving state occurs, the number of times will be 15. In addition, when a jackpot game is executed in response to a small win of the second special symbol, the time saving state may not occur after the jackpot game ends and the normal state may occur.

Further, the probability of winning a normal symbol is 1/100 in the normal state, but becomes 99/100 in the time saving state. In addition, the opening pattern of the second starting port 24 (normal electric accessory) when a normal symbol is won is that in the normal state, it is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds, but in the time saving state, the opening pattern is for a maximum of 3.0 seconds. Released once per second.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when a game ball enters the first starting port 23 by hitting to the left, the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, it becomes a jackpot (symbol hit), and a jackpot game in which the first jackpot opening 25 is opened is executed. A game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 25 when the ball is hit to the left, but it is possible to enter the game ball when the ball is hit to the right. Therefore, when a jackpot game is executed, the player can complete the jackpot game by hitting right.

When a jackpot game is executed by winning a symbol in the normal state, and the transition to the time saving state occurs after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the normal symbol becomes higher than that in the normal state, and the second starting port 24 is opened when the normal symbol is won. The time will be longer than normal. Therefore, the player can frequently open the second starting port 24 by hitting right and passing the game ball through the normal symbol activation gate 22, and easily inserts the game ball into the second starting port 24. It can be made into a ball. As described above, in this embodiment, the second special symbol that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24 includes a small hit, and the small hit probability is a high probability (in the embodiment Then, it is 1/3). For this reason, in the time saving state, it is possible to generate a hit with an accessory with a high probability.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main controller 60, will be explained in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control process includes a power-on process necessary to power on the pachinko machine 1 (S100), a random number update process (S110), a winning confirmation process (S120), a start-up winning process (S130), and a normal process. By repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S140), the normal symbol game process (S150), the special symbol game process (S160), the small hit game process (S170), and the jackpot game process (S180) It is done. In this embodiment, the time required for the processing of S110 to S180 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. The main control device 60 advances the overall game of the pachinko machine 1 by executing main control processing, sending various commands to the control device in charge, and having the control device execute processing according to the commands.

[Random number update processing]
The random number update process in S110 is a process for updating random numbers for various determinations. As the random number for judgment, for example, the random number for judgment (special symbol random number ), and determining the jackpot or small win pattern to be stopped and displayed on the special pattern display device (first special pattern display device 31 or second special pattern display device 32) when the result of the judgment is a jackpot or small win. A random number used to determine a winning symbol, used to determine a winning symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 31 or second special symbol display device 32) when the result of the win/fail judgment is a winner. A random number for determining a winning symbol, a random number for determining a variation pattern used to determine a variation display pattern (variation time) of a special symbol, a normal symbol validity determination used for a validity determination based on the passing of a game ball to the normal symbol activation gate 22. Examples include random numbers. When the random number update process is finished, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S120).

[Winner confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process in S120 uses various sensors (gate switch 22a, first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, first big winning port switch 25a, second big winning port switch 26a, specific area passing switch 43a, The state of the normal winning a prize opening switch 28a, etc.) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 60c. And, among the above-mentioned switches, the switches related to prize balls (first starting opening switch 23a, second starting opening switch 24a, first big winning opening switch 25a, second big winning opening switch 26a, normal winning opening switch 28a) It is determined whether or not game balls have been detected, and if it is determined that they have been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the prize ball information does not have a value of 0, a prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is sent to the payout control device 70, and the winning confirmation process is ended. When the payout control device 70 receives the command to specify the number of prize balls, it drives the payout motor 73 to pay out game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects a game ball that has been paid out, the payout control device 70 displays prize ball information (unpaid A prize ball payout process is executed in which the number of game balls) is decremented by 1. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information becomes 0, but when the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main control device 60, the prize ball The process is repeated until the information also has a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S130).

[Start winning process]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the starting winning process. In the starting winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs the detection signal from the first starting port switch 23a and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, whether or not the current number of reserved first special symbols (the number of reserved first special symbols) is less than its upper limit number (value 4 in the embodiment). (S202). When it is determined that the number of reservations of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the number of reservations of the first special symbol is incremented by the value 1, and the display of the first special symbol reservation number display device 33 is updated (S204), A random number for determination of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the random number for determination acquired in S206, information regarding the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol, such as the random number for determining the above-mentioned success or failure, the random number for determining a winning symbol, the random number for determining a losing symbol, etc. can be mentioned. Then, the first special symbol reservation number designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol retention number designation command includes information regarding the retention number of the first special symbol for displaying the retention symbol 372 on the effect display device 37. In addition, if it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing in S204 to S208 is performed. is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S210.

Next, a detection signal from the second starting port switch 24a is input to determine whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 24 (S210). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols (second special symbol reserved number) is smaller than its upper limit number (value 4 in the embodiment). (S212). When it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit number, the number of reserved second special symbols is incremented by the value 1, and the display on the second special symbol reserved number display device 34 is updated (S214); A random number for determination of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S216). Here, as the random number for determination acquired in S216, information regarding the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol, such as the random number for determining the above-mentioned success or failure, the random number for determining a winning symbol, the random number for determining a losing symbol, etc. can be mentioned. Then, a second special symbol reservation number designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. The second special symbol retention number designation command includes information regarding the retention number of the second special symbol for displaying the retention symbol 372 on the effect display device 37. In addition, if it is determined in S210 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S214 to S218 is performed. is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S220.

Next, a detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol activation gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol activation gate 22, it is determined whether the current number of reserved normal symbols is smaller than its upper limit number (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the number of reserved ordinary symbols is less than the upper limit number, the number of reserved ordinary symbols is incremented by the value 1, and the display on the reserved number display device 36 of ordinary symbols is updated (S224). Next, a random number for determining the normal symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determining in the RAM 60c (S226). In addition, as the random number for determining the normal symbol, information regarding the progress of the variable game of the regular symbol, such as the above-mentioned random number for determining the validity of the regular symbol, can be exemplified. Then, a normal symbol reservation number designation command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the start winning process is ended. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol activation gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S224 to S228 is skipped, The starting winning process ends. When the starting winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S140).

[Normal symbol game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether the number of pending normal symbols is greater than the value 0 or not. If it is determined that the number of reservations is 0, the normal symbol game process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reservations is greater than the value 0, the number of reservations is decremented by the value 1, and the normal symbol is judged to be valid or not, and the normal symbol (stopped pattern) to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the result of the validity determination. . The normal symbol validity determination is performed by comparing the random number for normal symbol validity determination obtained based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol activation gate 22 and the winning value included in the normal symbol hit determination table, When the random number for determining the validity of a normal symbol matches any winning value, it is determined to be a win, and when the random number for determining the validity of a normal symbol does not match any winning value, it is determined to be a loss. In this embodiment, the probability of winning a normal symbol is 1/100 in the normal state and 99/100 in the time saving state. As a result of the judgment, if it is determined to be a hit, the winning symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the normal symbol, and if it is determined to be a miss, a losing symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the normal symbol. When you set the stop symbol for the normal symbol, you will set the normal symbol's variation time (1 second, 2 seconds, etc.) and start the variable display of the normal symbol, and when the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol will stop at the determined stop symbol. indicate. When the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated as a winning symbol. On the other hand, when the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a winning symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 24 is set as a winning symbol, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is started, and the normal symbol game process is completed. The opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to 0.2 seconds in the normal state, and is set to 3.0 seconds in the time saving state. However, in the normal state, the second starting port 24 is almost never opened because the normal symbol is rarely stopped and displayed as a winning symbol. When the normal symbol game process is finished, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S150).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol winning game process of S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is in the opening operation. If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not in the opening operation, the normal symbol winning game process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second starting port 24 is in the opening operation, the elapsed time (opening time) after starting the opening operation is the set time (0.2 seconds or 3 seconds) set in the normal symbol game process. 0 seconds) and whether a specified number of game balls have entered the second starting port 24. If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the set time and the prescribed number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, normal symbol per game processing is performed while maintaining the opening operation of the second starting port 24. It will end once. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has reached the set time, or if it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already entered the second starting port 24 even before the opening time reaches the set time, The opening operation of the second starting port 24 is completed (the driving of the second starting port solenoid 24c is completed), and the normal symbol winning game processing is completed. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process returns to the main control processing and proceeds to the next special symbol game processing (S160).

[Special symbol game processing]
9 and 10 are flowcharts showing an example of special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game process of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether the jackpot flag is the value 1 and whether the small win flag is the value 1 (S300). When it is determined that at least either the jackpot flag or the small jackpot flag is 1, that is, the jackpot game or the small jackpot game is in progress, the special symbol game process is ended. Note that when the special game process is finished, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small winning game process (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined that both the jackpot flag and the small win flag are not 1, that is, neither the jackpot game nor the small win game is in progress, it is determined whether either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner ( S302), and whether or not any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being displayed is determined (S304). When it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner or as a confirmed symbol, it is determined whether or not the number of reservations for the second special symbol is greater than the value 0 (S306). . If it is determined that the number of reservations for the second special symbol is greater than the value 0, the oldest random number for determination of the second special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S308), and the second special symbol is A variable display related process for performing a variable display is executed (S310).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reservations of the second special symbol is the value 0, it is determined whether the number of reservations of the first special symbol is greater than the value 0 (S312). If it is determined that the number of reservations for the first special symbol is greater than the value 0, the oldest one of the plurality of random numbers for determination of the first special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S314), and the first A variable display related process for variable display of special symbols is executed (S316). If it is determined in S312 that the number of reservations for the first special symbol is 0, the special symbol game process is ended. In S306 to S316, when the number of reservations of the first special symbol and the number of reservations of the second special symbol are both greater than the value 0, the variable display of the second special symbol (exhaustion of reservation) is executed with priority (the 2 Special figure priority fluctuation). It should be noted that the variable display of the first special symbol may be given priority (first special symbol priority variation), or the variable display of the special symbol may be displayed to the starting port (first starting port 23, second starting port 24). The game may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter (variation in order of entry). Hereinafter, details of the process related to the variable display of the first special symbol in S316 and the process related to the variable display of the second special symbol in S310 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first special symbol variation display related process, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second special symbol variation display related process.

In the first special symbol variation display related process, first, the first special symbol is determined to be valid or not based on the random number for determining the validity acquired in S314 (S400). The win/fail judgment process is performed by comparing the random number for win/fail judgment obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23 with the jackpot value included in the win/fail judgment table. When the random number for determining success/failure does not match any jackpot value, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the random number for judgment does not match any of the jackpot values, it is determined to be a loss. When the win/fail determination process is executed, it is determined whether the result of the win/fail determination is a jackpot (S402).

When it is determined that the result of the judgment is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining a winning symbol obtained in S314 (S404). This process is performed by selecting one symbol from among a plurality of jackpot symbols having different contents (number of rounds) of the jackpot game using a random number for determining a winning symbol. Then, the variation time (jackpot variation pattern) of the first special symbol from the start of the variation display of the first special symbol until the determined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed is determined (S406). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a winning symbol determination table for the first special symbol. The jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is determined using a random number for determining a winning symbol and a jackpot symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 13. As shown in FIG. 13, as the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, the special symbol 1_time-saving jackpot symbol A for executing a 7R jackpot game, the special symbol 1_time-saving jackpot symbol B for executing a 4R jackpot game, and the 10R jackpot symbol. It has a special figure 1_time-saving jackpot symbol C to be executed. Any jackpot game is played by opening the first jackpot 25. Special figure 1_ Time saving jackpot After the end of the jackpot game of symbol A, a time saving state is set, and when the symbol variation game is executed once, the time saving state ends. Special figure 1_ Time saving jackpot A time saving state is set even after the end of the jackpot game of symbols B and C, and the time saving state ends when the symbol variation game is executed 15 times. In addition, special drawing 1_time-saving jackpot symbols A, B, and C appear at a rate of 40%, 50%, and 10%, respectively. Note that the determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game. This is a measure due to the need to clear the value of the time saving flag that sets the gaming state during the jackpot game.

If it is determined in S402 that the result of the validity determination is a loss, a losing symbol is determined based on the random number for determining a losing symbol obtained in S314 (S408). Then, the variation time (missing variation pattern) of the first special symbol from the start of the variable display of the first special symbol until it is stopped and displayed at the determined missing symbol is determined (S410).

When the variation pattern is determined, the variable display of the first special symbol is started (S412), the number of reservations of the first special symbol is decremented by the value 1, and the display of the first special symbol reservation number display device 33 is updated (S414). ). In addition, with the update of the number of special symbols reserved, a shift process is performed to clear the random numbers for determination related to the reservations to be consumed this time and to shift the random numbers for determination related to the remaining reservations. Then, the first special symbol variation instruction command (first special symbol variation instruction command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S416), and the first special symbol variation display related process is ended. The sub-integrated control device 90 that received the first special symbol variation instruction command transmits a control command to the production symbol control device 91 so that the symbol variation production is started on the production display device 37. The variation instruction command includes the result of the judgment, the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol, the stop symbol (big hit symbol, missing symbol), and the like.

In the second special symbol fluctuation display related process, first, the second special symbol is determined to be valid or not based on the random number for determining the validity acquired in S308 (S450). The win/fail determination process is performed by comparing the random number for win/fail determination obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24 with the jackpot value and small win value included in the win/fail determination table. When the random number for determining success or failure matches any of the jackpot values, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the random number for determining success or failure matches any of the small win values, it is determined to be a small win. If the values do not match, it is determined that there is an error. As described above, with the first special symbol, there is no chance of winning a small hit, but with the second special symbol, there is a high probability (1/3) of winning a small win. When the win/fail judgment process is executed, it is determined whether the result of the win/fail judgment is a jackpot (S452) and a small hit (S454).

If the result of the judgment is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol obtained in S308 (S456), and the fluctuation time (jackpot fluctuation pattern) of the second special symbol is determined (S458). ). On the other hand, if the result of the win/fail judgment is determined to be a small hit, a small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol obtained in S308 (S460), and the fluctuation time of the second special symbol (small hit fluctuation pattern) is determined. is determined (S462). Further, if the result of the validity determination is determined to be a loss, a loss symbol is determined based on the random number for determining a loss symbol acquired in S308 (S464), and a fluctuation time (a loss fluctuation pattern) of the second special symbol is determined. (S466). FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a winning symbol determination table for the second special symbol. The determination of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is performed using the random number for determining a winning symbol and the jackpot symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. This is done using random numbers and a small winning symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 14(b). As shown in FIG. 14(a), as the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol, there is a special symbol 2_time-saving jackpot symbol for executing a 4R jackpot game that opens the first jackpot 25, and a special symbol 2_time-saving jackpot symbol. After the jackpot game ends, a time saving state is set, and when the symbol variation game is executed 15 times, the time saving state ends. This special figure 2_time-saving jackpot symbol appears at a rate of 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 14(b), the second special symbol has a special pattern 2_small winning pattern A and a special pattern 2_small winning pattern B as the small winning pattern. Special figure 2_Small winning symbols A and B are both performed by opening the second big prize opening 26 once for the maximum opening time (6 seconds in the example), and when the game ball passes through the specific area 43, the prize is won. A collision occurs. In addition, special figure 2_small winning symbols A and B appear at a rate of 80% and 20%, respectively. The special figure 2 _ accessory hit generated from the small winning symbol A (via the special figure 2 _ small winning symbol A) (the accessory hit of the special symbol 2 _ small winning symbol A) is a 2R jackpot game including the 1R of the small winning game. A jackpot game process is performed in which a second jackpot 26 is opened once, and a time saving state is set after the jackpot game ends, and the time saving state ends when the symbol variation game is executed 15 times. The special figure 2 _ accessory hit generated from the small winning symbol B (special figure 2 _ the accessory hit of the small winning symbol B) is a 10R jackpot game including 1R of the small winning game, and the first big prize opening 25 is entered 9 times. A jackpot game process for opening is performed, and after the jackpot game ends, a normal state is set instead of a time saving state.

When the fluctuation pattern is determined, the variable display of the second special symbol is started (S468), the number of reservations of the second special symbol is decremented by the value 1, and the display of the second special symbol reservation number display device 34 is updated (S470). ). Then, a second special symbol variation instruction command (second special symbol variation instruction command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S472), and the second special symbol variation display related process is ended. The sub-integrated control device 90 that received the second special symbol variation instruction command transmits a control command to the production symbol control device 91 so that the symbol variation production is started on the production display device 37. The variation instruction command includes the result of the judgment, the variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol, the stop symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or missing symbol), and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game process in FIGS. 9 and 10, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, the first special symbol is In order to determine that either the symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S318). Since the variation time is set according to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in any one of S406, S410, S458, S462, and S466, whether or not the variation time has elapsed depends on whether the variation display of the special symbol has started. This can be done by comparing the elapsed time since then and the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. If it is determined that the variable time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily ended. If it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, a symbol stop command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S320), and the special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner is displayed in a fixed manner (S322). The sub-integrated control device 90 that received the symbol stop command transmits a control command to the production symbol control device 91 so as to end the symbol variation production on the production display device 37. Then, it is determined whether the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed (S324). Here, the display time of the confirmed symbol is set to 0.5 seconds in the embodiment. If it is determined that the display time of the confirmed symbol has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily ended. When the special symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol is displayed, it is determined in S304 that the determined symbol is being displayed, so it is determined again in S324 whether the display time of the determined symbol has elapsed, and the determined symbol is displayed. If it is determined that the display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is ended (S326), and it is determined whether the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S328).

If it is determined in S328 that the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol, in order to start the jackpot game, the condition device is activated (S330), the accessory continuous activation device is activated (S332), and the jackpot flag is activated. The value 1 is set to (S334). During the jackpot game, in order to stop the time saving function (opening extension function), when the time saving flag has a value of 1, the time saving flag is set to a value of 0 (S336, S338). Then, a gaming state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S340), and the special symbol gaming process is ended. Note that the gaming state designation command includes the value of the jackpot flag and the value of the time saving flag. When the special symbol game process is finished, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process at S170.

If it is determined in S328 that the confirmed symbol is not a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether the confirmed symbol is a small winning symbol (S342). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol is a small winning symbol, the value 1 is set to the small winning flag in order to start the small winning game (S344), and if it is determined that the confirmed symbol is not a small winning symbol, it is a losing symbol. , skips S344.

Next, it is determined whether the time saving flag is 1 (S346). When it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, that is, the gaming state is the normal state, the special symbol gaming process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time-saving flag has a value of 1, that is, the gaming state is in a time-saving state, the time-saving counter is decremented by the value 1 (S348), and it is determined whether the time-saving counter has a value of 0 (S350). Here, the time saving counter indicates the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) until the time saving state ends. If it is determined that the time saving counter is not the value 0, the special symbol game process is ended while maintaining the time saving state, and if it is determined that the time saving counter is the value 0, the value 0 is set to the time saving flag in order to end the time saving state. (S352). Then, a gaming state designation command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S340), and the special symbol gaming process is ended.

[Small winning game processing]
15 and 16 are flowcharts showing an example of the small winning game process. In the small winning game process of S170, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether the small winning flag is the value 1 (S500). If it is determined that the small win flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the small win game process is ended. When the small win game process is completed, the process proceeds to the next jackpot game process in S180. On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit flag is 1, it is determined whether the small hit start interval is in progress (S502), whether the second big prize opening 26 is open (S504), and whether the specific area 43 is It is determined whether or not it is in effect (S506), and whether or not the small winning ending effect (small winning ending effect, predetermined effect) is in progress (S508). Note that the small winning end performance is a performance performed during the small winning ending time at the end of the small winning game, and corresponds to a small winning end notification performance, a pseudo fluctuation performance, a role item winning notification performance, etc., which will be described later. If any of the determinations in S502 to S508 are negative, a small winning start interval is started (S510), and the small winning game process is temporarily ended. In addition, with the start of the small winning start interval, a small winning start performance command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90. Once the small hit start interval is started, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S502 that the small hit start interval is in progress, so next, it is determined whether the small hit start interval time has elapsed. It is determined (S512). If it is determined that the small winning start interval time has not elapsed, the small winning game process is temporarily ended, and if it is determined that the small winning starting interval time has elapsed, the second big winning hole is opened by driving the second big winning hole solenoid 26c. 26 (S514), the specific area 43 is activated (S516), and the small winning game process is ended. When the second big winning opening 26 is opened, the next time the small winning game process is executed, it is determined in S504 that the second big winning opening 26 is open, so next the second big winning opening switch 26a Based on the detection signal from It is determined whether the elapsed time (opening time) since the start has reached the maximum opening time (6 seconds in the embodiment) (S520). Incidentally, the small winning game is not limited to one in which the second grand prize opening 26 is opened only once, but may be one in which the second large prize opening 26 is opened multiple times within the maximum opening time. If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the second grand prize opening 26 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the second grand prize opening 26 has not reached the maximum opening time, the second grand prize opening 26 will be opened. The small winning game process is temporarily ended while keeping the number 26 open. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the second grand prize opening 26 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of game balls entering the second grand prize opening 26 has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the second grand prize opening 26 is determined. If it is determined that the maximum opening time has been reached, the second big prize opening 26 is closed (S522) and the small winning game process is ended.

When the second big winning hole 26 is closed, the next time the small winning game process is executed, it is determined in S504 that the second big winning hole 26 is not open, and in the subsequent S506, the specific area 43 is activated. In order to determine this, it is determined by the specific area passing switch 43a whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 43 (S528). When it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 43, it is determined whether the valid period of the specific area 43 has ended (S530). If it is determined that the valid period has not ended, the small winning game process is once ended, and if it is determined that the valid period has ended, the specific area 43 is invalidated (S544), and the small winning game end process is executed ( S546), the small winning game process ends. When the small win game process is completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot game process of S180. On the other hand, if it is determined in S528 that the game ball has passed through the specific area 43, this means that a small hit has occurred and a hit with an accessory has occurred, and in order to execute a jackpot game, the operation of the condition device is started (S532), The operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S534). Subsequently, the jackpot flag is set to the value 1 (S536), and if the time saving flag is the value 1, the time saving flag is set to the value 0 (S538, S540). Then, a gaming state designation command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S542), the specific area 43 is invalidated (S544), a small winning game end process is executed (S546), and the small winning game process is ended. do. Hereinafter, details of the process at the end of the small winning game in S546 will be explained. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing at the end of the small winning game.

In the process at the end of the small winning game in FIG. 17, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether the jackpot flag is the value 1 (S550). When it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1, that is, the game ball did not pass through the specific area 43 during the small win game, the ending time Te1 (first ending time) is set as the small win ending time (S552). Also, if it is determined in S550 that the jackpot flag is 1, that is, the game ball has passed through the specific area 43 during the small winning game, the small winning symbol of the small winning game executed this time is the special figure 2_small winning symbol A. It is determined whether there is one (S554). If it is determined that it is special pattern 2_small hit pattern A, ending time Te2 (second ending time) is set as the small winning ending time (S556), and special pattern 2_small winning pattern B is selected instead of special pattern 2_small winning pattern A. If it is determined that this is the case, ending time Te3 (third ending time) is set as the small winning ending time (S558). Here, both the ending time Te2 and the ending time Te3 are set to be longer than the ending time Te1. Furthermore, the ending time Te2 is set to be longer than the ending time Te3. Therefore, in this embodiment, the ending times are in the order of Te2, Te3, and Te1 from the longest to the longest. Subsequently, a small winning end command (small winning ending command) including the ending time thus set is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S560), and the processing at the end of the small winning game is ended. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the small winning end command executes a small winning ending performance (small winning ending performance) according to the ending time.

When the small winning game end process is executed, the next time the small winning game process is executed, it is determined in S508 that the small winning ending performance is in progress, so the small winning ending time (small winning ending performance time) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S524). If it is determined that the small winning ending time has not elapsed, the small winning game process is temporarily ended, and if it is determined that the small winning ending time has elapsed, the small winning flag is set to the value 0 (S526), and the small winning gaming process is ended. do.

[Jackpot game processing]
18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of jackpot game processing. In the jackpot game process of S180, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (S600) and whether the small win flag has a value of 0 (S602). . If it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, or if it is determined that the small win flag is the value 1 instead of the value 0, the jackpot game process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1 and the small win flag has a value of 0, it is determined whether or not the big winning hole (in this process, the first big winning hole 25 or the second big winning hole 26) is open. is determined (S604). If it is determined that the big winning hole (first big winning hole 25 or second big winning hole 26) is not open, it is determined whether the jackpot start effect is in progress (S606), and whether the jackpot end effect is in progress (S608). ) and whether or not the open interval is in progress (S610). If a negative determination is made in any of S604 to S608, a jackpot game start process is executed (S612), and the jackpot game process is ended. The jackpot game start process is performed by transmitting a jackpot game start command to the sub-integrated control device 90. When the jackpot game start process is executed, it is determined whether the jackpot start performance time has elapsed or not in order to determine that the jackpot start performance is being performed in S606 when the jackpot game process is executed next (S614). The jackpot game start performance time is the opening waiting time from when the jackpot flag is set to the value 1 until the first jackpot 25 or the second jackpot 26 is opened. If it is determined that the jackpot start performance time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot start performance time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot game is a hit with the special figure 2_small winning symbol A (S616). Special figure 2_Small winning pattern A is not a hit on the accessory, that is, it is a hit on the symbol (Special figure 1_Time-saving jackpot symbols A, B, C, special figure 2_Time-saving jackpot symbol) Or special figure 2_Small winning symbol B is a hit on the accessory If it is determined that this is the case, the first big winning hole 25 is opened by driving the first big winning hole solenoid 25c (S618), and the jackpot game process is ended. Further, when it is determined that the special figure 2_small winning symbol A has been won, the second big winning hole 26 is opened by driving the second big winning hole solenoid 26c (S620), and the jackpot game process is ended. That is, in the case of the special figure 2_small winning pattern A, the second big prize opening 26 is opened in the same way as when executing a small winning game, so the jackpot game (round game) is played in a pseudo small winning opening mode. will be executed.

When the big winning hole (in this process, the first big winning hole 25 or the second big winning hole 26) is opened, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S604 that the big winning hole is being opened. Therefore, based on the detection signal from the first big winning opening switch 25a or the second big winning opening switch 26a, it is determined whether the number of game balls entering the big winning opening has reached a specified number (10 in the embodiment). (S622), whether the elapsed time (opening time) after opening the grand prize opening has reached the maximum opening time (28 seconds for the first grand prize opening 25, 6 seconds for the second grand prize opening 26). (S624). Special figure 2_Small hit The maximum opening time of the second big prize opening 26 that is opened by winning the symbol A is shorter than the maximum opening time of the first big prize opening 25 that is opened by other jackpots, and the small winning This time is the same as the maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 26 in the game. The special figure 2_small hit symbol A is a 2R jackpot, and a round game of 1R is actually played in the jackpot game process. The round game is played by opening the second grand prize opening 26 in the same opening manner (number of openings, maximum opening time) as the small winning game. If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the big winning hole has not reached the maximum opening time, the jackpot game will be played while the big winning hole remains open. Terminate the process once. On the other hand, it is determined that the number of game balls entering the grand prize opening has reached the specified number, or even if the number of balls entering the grand prize opening has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the grand prize opening has reached the maximum opening time. If it is determined, the big prize opening is closed (S626), and it is determined whether the current round game is the final round (S628). In this embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is determined according to the jackpot symbol determined in S404 of the first special symbol variation display related process or S456 of the second special symbol variation display related process or the small win symbol set in S460. Determined by A determination as to whether the current round game is the final round is made by determining whether the number of repetitions of the round game has reached a determined number of times. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S630), and the jackpot game process is ended. When the opening interval occurs, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S610 that the opening interval is in progress, so it is determined whether the opening interval time has elapsed (S632). If it is determined that the interval time between openings has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is once terminated, and if it is determined that the interval time between openings has elapsed, the current jackpot game is a special figure 2_small winning symbol A hit. Depending on whether or not, either the first big winning hole 25 or the second big winning hole 26 is opened (S616 to S620), and the jackpot game process is ended. In addition, in this embodiment, since the winning amount of the special figure 2_small winning symbol A is 2R (actually 1R in the jackpot game process), the second big prize opening 26 is opened in S620 after making a positive determination in S632. It will never be opened.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the big winning hole with the opening interval in between, if it is determined in S628 that the current round game is the final round, a jackpot game end command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90. A jackpot end performance is started (S634), and the jackpot game process is ended. When the jackpot end performance is started, it is determined whether the jackpot end performance time has elapsed or not in order to determine that the jackpot end performance is being performed in S608 when the jackpot game process is started next (S636). If it is determined that the jackpot end performance time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot end performance time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S638), and the condition device is activated. The operation is stopped (S640). Then, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot game is a hit with the special figure 2_small winning symbol B (S642). If it is determined that the special figure 2_small winning symbol B does not hit the accessory, that is, the special figure 2_small winning symbol A hits the accessory or the symbol hits, the time saving flag is set to value 1 (S644), and the time saving flag is set to 1 (S644). Counter setting processing is performed (S646). In the time-saving counter setting process, when the jackpot game of special figure 1_time-saving jackpot symbol A is finished, one time is set in the time-saving counter, and the time-saving counter is set to one time, special figure 1_time-saving jackpot symbol B, C, special figure 2_time-saving jackpot symbol, special figure 2_small hit. At the end of the jackpot game with the symbol A, the time saving counter is set to 15 times. In addition, if it is determined in S642 that it is a hit of the special figure 2_small winning symbol B, the time saving state is not set because S644 and S646 are skipped. Then, a gaming state designation command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S648), a value of 0 is set to the jackpot flag (S650), and the jackpot gaming process is ended.

Next, processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 90 that receives various commands from the main control device 60 will be described. As mentioned above, the commands that the sub-integrated control device 90 receives from the main control device 60 include the fluctuation instruction command, the symbol stop command, the game state designation command, the jackpot start command, the jackpot end command, the small hit start command, and the small hit command. There are end commands, round commands, pass commands, etc. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation production process, and FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of production display in the symbol variation production process. Further, FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a small winning game performance process, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of a jackpot game performance process, and FIGS. 24 to 26 show examples of performance display in the winning game performance process. It is an explanatory diagram. Further, FIGS. 27 to 29 are explanatory diagrams showing time charts when executing small winning games. It should be noted that the symbol variation performance processing, the small hit game performance processing, and the jackpot game performance processing are repeatedly executed by the sub-integrated control device 90 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every several msec). Although not shown, the sub-integrated control device 90 sets different production modes (normal mode, time-saving mode) for the normal state and time-saving state based on the received gaming state designation command.

[Symbol variation production processing]
In the symbol variation production process of FIG. 20, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first performs main control in S416 of the first special symbol variation display related process of FIG. 11 or S472 of the second special symbol variation display related process of FIG. It is determined whether the fluctuation instruction commands (first special symbol fluctuation instruction command, second special symbol fluctuation instruction command) transmitted by the device 60 have been received (S700), and if it is determined that the fluctuation instruction commands have not been received, the process proceeds to S720. . On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation instruction command has been received, it is determined whether the judgment result included in the current fluctuation instruction command is a jackpot (S702) and a small hit (S704). If it is determined that it is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the performance symbols (S706), and a jackpot performance pattern is determined as a variation pattern of performance symbols (S708). Further, when it is determined that it is a small hit, the small winning pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the performance symbols (S710), and the small winning performance pattern is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the performance symbols (S712). Further, if it is determined that it is neither a jackpot nor a small hit but a miss, a miss symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the performance symbols (S714), and a miss performance pattern is determined as a fluctuation pattern of the performance symbols (S716). Once the performance pattern and the stop symbols of the performance symbols are determined in this way, the performance display device 37 starts the variable performance of the performance symbols (S718). As mentioned above, the variation instruction command includes the result of jackpot determination, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the confirmed symbol, and the like. For this reason, in addition to determining the stop symbol of the production pattern that corresponds to the current production mode (gaming state) and the fixed symbol of the special symbol included in the fluctuation instruction command, the production pattern that corresponds to the current production mode and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined. After determining the pattern, the effect display device 37 starts variable display of effect symbols.

If the variation production of the production symbols is started, or if it is determined in S700 that a variation instruction command has not been received, it is determined in S320 of the special symbol game process whether or not a symbol stop command transmitted by the main controller 60 has been received. (S720), and if it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation production process is ended. If it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the stop symbol determined in any one of S706, S710, and S714 (S722), and the symbol variation effect processing is ended.

FIG. 21 shows a case where small winning symbols are stopped and displayed as an example of the effect display of the symbol variation effect processing. As shown in the figure, the three performance symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are scrolled from top to bottom, and the symbol variation performance is started (FIG. 21(a)). Then, the three production symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed in the order of the left production symbol 371L, the right production symbol 371R, and the middle production symbol 371C as a small hit symbol (for example, 343), resulting in a small hit (Fig. 21 (b), (c)), the occurrence of a small hit (occurrence of a chance) is notified and the symbol variation performance ends.

[Small winning game production processing]
In the small win game production process of FIG. 22, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not it has received the small win start command transmitted by the main control device 60 in S510 of the small win game process ( S800). If it is determined that the small win start command has been received, a small win start performance (small win opening performance) is executed (S802, FIG. 24(a), FIG. 25(a)). If it is determined that the small winning start command has not been received, S802 is skipped. In the small hit start performance, as shown in FIGS. 24(a) and 25(a), a performance is performed to notify the start of the small win and the right hit.

Next, it is determined whether or not the small winning end command transmitted by the main control device 60 in S560 of the small winning game ending process has been received (S804). When it is determined that the small hit end command has been received, it is determined whether the current ending time (ED time) included in the small hit end command is one of the ending times Te1 and Te2 (S806). If it is determined that the ending time is either Te1 or Te2, a small win end notification effect indicating the end of the small win game is started (S808, FIG. 25(b)). For this reason, when the ending time Te1 is set because the game ball did not pass the specific area 43 during the small hit game, and when the game ball does not pass the specific area 43 during the small win game of special figure 2_small win pattern A. If the ending time Te2 is set due to passing, it will be notified that the small hit has ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time is Te3 instead of ending time Te1 or Te2, this means that a hit has occurred from the special figure 2_small winning symbol B due to the passing of the game ball to the specific area 43, and A winning notification performance (bonus acquisition notification performance) is started (S810, FIGS. 24(b) and 24(c)). For this reason, if the ending time Te3 is set because the game ball passes through the specific area 43 during the small winning game of special figure 2_small winning symbol B, it is assumed that a winning object has occurred (a bonus has been acquired). It will be announced. In addition, when the ending time Te2 is set because the game ball passes the specific area 43 during the small winning game of special figure 2_small winning symbol A, the accessory winning is also executed, but in this case, the small winning is executed in S808. Since the completion notification performance is performed, the hit-the-accessory-hitting-occurrence notification performance is not performed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined timing during the small hit end notification performance (S812). This predetermined timing is a timing that is predetermined based on the elapsed time after starting the small hit end notification. If it is determined that it is the predetermined timing, it is determined whether the current ending time is the ending time Te2 (S814). When it is determined that the ending time Te2 is reached, that is, the game ball passes through the specific area 43 during the small winning game of special figure 2_small winning pattern A, the small winning end notification effect is ended and the pseudo fluctuation is performed a predetermined number of times. The performance is started (S816, FIG. 26). If it is determined in S812 that it is not the predetermined timing during the small hit end notification performance, or if it is determined in S814 that the current ending time is not the ending time Te2, S816 is skipped.

Then, if the current ending time is ending time Te1, whether or not the ending time Te1 has been reached (S818), and if the ending time Te2, whether or not the ending time Te2 has been reached (S820), the ending time Te3 If so, it is determined whether the ending time Te3 has been reached (S822). These determinations are made by comparing the current ending time with the elapsed time since the start of the small hit end notification performance in S808 or the elapsed time since the start of the accessory hit occurrence notification performance in S810. be able to. If it is determined in S818, S820, and S822 that the current ending time has not been reached, the small winning game presentation process is ended.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S818 that the ending time Te1 has been reached, the small win end notification performance started in S808 is ended (S824), and the small win game performance process is ended. In addition, even in the case of ending time Te2, the small hit end notification effect is started in S808, but the small win end notification effect is ended at a predetermined timing in S812 to S816, and the pseudo fluctuation effect is started. That is, in the case of the ending time Te2, the predetermined timing of S812 is a timing earlier than the arrival of the ending time Te1 ( (a short period of time). In addition, if it is determined in S820 that the ending time Te2 has been reached, the pseudo fluctuation performance is stopped by displaying the small winning symbol in the pseudo fluctuation performance (the predetermined number of pseudo fluctuation performances) started in S816, and the pseudo fluctuation performance is ended. (S826), the small winning game production process is ended. Further, if it is determined in S822 that the ending time Te3 has been reached, the accessory hit occurrence notification performance started in S810 is ended (S828), and the small win game performance process is ended.

FIG. 26 shows an example of the pseudo fluctuation effect that starts in S816 and ends in S826. As shown in the figure, first, the three performance symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are scrolled from top to bottom, and the first pseudo fluctuation performance is started (FIG. 26(a)). Then, the three performance symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed in the order of the left performance symbol 371L, the right performance symbol 371R, and the middle performance symbol 371C (for example, 353), and become a loss (Fig. 26(b) ), (c)), the first pseudo-fluctuation performance ends. Next, the three performance symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are scrolled from top to bottom again, and the second pseudo fluctuation performance is started (FIG. 26(d)). Then, the three production symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed in the order of the left production symbol 371L, the right production symbol 371R, and the middle production symbol 371C as a small hit symbol (for example, 343), resulting in a small hit (Fig. 26 (e), (f)), the continuous occurrence of small wins (one more time) is notified, and the second pseudo fluctuation effect ends. In this way, by performing a pseudo fluctuation effect a predetermined number of times (in this case, twice) during the small winning ending time of special drawing 2_small winning pattern A and stopping and displaying the small winning pattern at the predetermined number of times, the small winning is achieved. It is possible to give the player the impression that the events occur continuously. Further, in this embodiment, the pseudo fluctuation performance is performed twice in the same manner as the symbol fluctuation performance during the time saving state. The ending time Te2 is determined so as to secure the time for performing these two pseudo fluctuation performances and the time for performing the preceding small hit end notification performance.

[Jackpot game performance processing]
In the jackpot game production process of FIG. 23, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not it has received the jackpot start command transmitted by the main control device 60 in S612 of the jackpot game process (S900), If it is determined that the jackpot start command has not been received, the process advances to S908. When it is determined that the jackpot start command has been received, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a hit of the special figure 2_small winning symbol A (S902). If it is determined that the special figure 2_small winning symbol A is not a hit, that is, the symbol is a hit or the special figure 2_small winning symbol B is a hit, a jackpot start performance (jackpot opening performance) is performed with a right-handed notification. (S904, FIG. 24(d)). This notifies the player of the start of the jackpot game. Note that during the jackpot game, messages such as bonus in progress (jackpot in progress), right hit, and the current number of rounds are displayed on the display screen of the performance display device 37. The display of the number of rounds is updated based on the round command transmitted by the main controller 60 in S630 of the jackpot game process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S902 that the special figure 2_small winning symbol A is a hit, a small winning start performance (small winning opening performance) is performed (S906, FIG. 25(a)). By performing the small winning start effect in S906, it is possible to make it appear that the small winning game is starting even though it is a jackpot game (2nd round) of winning the accessory.

Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S634 of the jackpot game process (S908), and if it is determined that the jackpot end command has not been received, the jackpot game performance process is ended. do. When it is determined that the jackpot end command has been received, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a hit with the special figure 2_small winning symbol A (S910). If it is determined that the special figure 2_small winning symbol A is not a hit, that is, the symbol is a hit or the special figure 2_small winning symbol B is a hit, a jackpot end performance (jackpot ending performance) is performed (S912). This notifies the player of the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, if it is determined in S910 that the special figure 2_small winning symbol A is a hit on the accessory, a small winning end notification effect is performed (S914, FIG. 25(b)). By performing the small win end notification performance in S914, it is possible to make it appear that the small win game ends even though the jackpot game for winning the accessory ends.

Here, FIGS. 27 to 29 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a time chart when a small winning game is executed. FIG. 27 is an example of a time chart when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 43 during the small winning game of special figure 2_small winning symbol A or special figure 2_small winning symbol B. As shown in the figure, when the special symbol game (small winning variation) in which the small winning symbols are stopped and displayed ends (time t1), the small winning flag becomes value 1 and the small winning game is started, and at the same time the small winning start effect ( Small hit OP performance) starts. When the small winning start interval time has elapsed, the second big prize opening 26 is opened and a small winning game (1R) is played (time t2). The second grand prize opening 26 is closed at time t3 when a prescribed number of game balls enter the second major prize opening 26 or the maximum opening time has elapsed without the game balls passing through the specific area 43, An ending time Te1 is set and a small winning end notification effect is executed. Then, at time t4 when the ending time Te1 has elapsed, the small hit end notification effect ends, and the small win flag becomes 0.

FIG. 28 is an example of a time chart when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 during the small winning game of special figure 2_small winning symbol A. As shown in the figure, at time t1, the small winning fluctuation ends and the small winning flag becomes 1, and the small winning start effect is started, and at time t2, the second large winning opening 26 is opened and the small winning game is played. It can be done. When the game ball that entered the second big prize opening 26 passes through the specific area 43 and the second big prize mouth 26 is closed at time t3, an ending time Te2 is set and a small hit end notification effect is executed. At the same time, the jackpot flag becomes 1. Then, at time t14, which is a predetermined timing during the small hit end notification performance, the small win end notification performance is ended and a pseudo fluctuation performance is performed. At time t15, when the ending time Te2 has elapsed after two pseudo-variable performances, the fluctuating performance of a miss and the fluctuating performance of a small hit, the small hit flag becomes the value 0, and the special figure 2_small win pattern A is hit. The jackpot game starts. Also, since it is a special figure 2_small hit symbol A, the small hit start effect is started. Then, at time t16, the second big prize opening 26 is opened and a round game (2R) is started. The small winning pattern is displayed in a static state in a pseudo-fluctuation effect, and the second large prize opening 26 is opened in the same opening manner as the small winning game, making it appear as if the small winning game has occurred continuously. It is possible to give the player the impression that a rush state has occurred. When the second big winning hole 26 is closed at time t17 when a specified number of game balls enter the second big winning hole 26 or the maximum opening time has elapsed, the jackpot flag becomes 0 and a small winning end notification is given. After the performance is performed and the small win end notification performance is started, the small win end notification performance ends at time t18 when the same performance time as the jackpot end performance has elapsed. In addition, the small hit end notification performance may be ended at a predetermined timing after starting the small hit end notification performance, or the small hit end notification performance may be ended when the same time as the ending time Te1 has elapsed. You may. By performing a small winning end notification performance at the end of the accessory winning, it is difficult for a player to notice that a jackpot game is being executed, and it is possible to make it appear that the small winning game that has occurred continuously has ended.

FIG. 29 is an example of a time chart when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 during the small winning game of special figure 2_small winning symbol B. As shown in the figure, at time t1, the small winning fluctuation ends and the small winning flag becomes 1, and the small winning start effect is started, and at time t2, the second large winning opening 26 is opened and the small winning game is played. It can be done. When the game ball that entered the second grand prize opening 26 passes through the specific area 43 and the second grand prize opening 26 is closed at time t3, an ending time Te3 is set and a hit notification effect is executed. At the same time, the jackpot flag becomes 1. Then, at time t24 when the ending time Te3 has elapsed, the small hit flag becomes 0, and the jackpot game for the special figure 2_small winning symbol B is started. In addition, since it is a special figure 2_small winning symbol B, a jackpot start performance (jackpot opening performance) is started. Then, at time t25, the first big prize opening 25 is opened and a round game (2R) is started. Although subsequent illustrations are omitted, when the round game in which the first big prize opening 25 is opened is repeated up to 10R, the jackpot flag becomes the value 0 and a jackpot end notification performance is performed to end the jackpot game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the ending time Te1 is set as the small winning ending time when the game ball does not pass the specific area 43, and the gaming ball passes the specific area 43 during the small winning game. When passing, an ending time Te2 (Te3) that is different from the ending time Te1 is set. This makes it possible to enhance the performance effect by using different ending times depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 43, and by making the performance during the small winning ending different.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the ending times Te2 and Te3 are set to be longer than the ending time Te1. When the game ball passes through the specific area 43 and the ending time Te2 is set, the same small hit end notification effect as in the case where the game ball did not pass through the specific area 43 is performed, and then another effect (pseudo (variable effect), the effect of the effect can be further enhanced. Furthermore, when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 and the ending time Te3 is set, an effect to notify the occurrence of a hit on the accessory is performed, so that expectations for the occurrence of a jackpot can be increased.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, in the jackpot game of the special figure 2_small win pattern A, the second big prize opening 26, which is the same as the small win game, is opened in the same opening manner as the small win game, and a pseudo small prize is created. Execute a winning game. Further, by using the long ending time Te2, a pseudo fluctuation performance is performed a predetermined number of times, and small winning symbols are stopped and displayed at the predetermined number of times. Therefore, the stopped display of the small winning symbols can give the player the impression that small winnings have occurred continuously.

Here, for example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-13042, when a special symbol that is fluctuated and displayed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting hole is confirmed to be a jackpot symbol, a jackpot that opens the big winning hole is introduced. When a game is executed and a small winning symbol is confirmed and displayed, a small winning game is executed in which the big prize opening is opened for a shorter time than the jackpot game, and the jackpot probability of the special symbol is set to either a low probability state or a high probability state. A gaming machine is disclosed that has a variable probability function that can be set in various ways. In this gaming machine, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed simultaneously, and the small hit probability of the second special symbol is made higher than that of the first special symbol, and a low probability state is achieved. In this case, the variation time of the second special symbol is lengthened so that only the variation display of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting hole is performed, and in a high probability state, the second special symbol is By shortening the variation time of symbols, a small win rush state in which small win games are frequently executed is generated. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed in a pseudo fluctuation effect during the small winning ending, and the small winning start effect is performed at the start of the small winning, so that small winnings appear to occur continuously. It can be made to look like Therefore, in the type 1 and 2 types of pachinko machines 1 that are not equipped with a variable probability function, it is possible to give the player an impression as if a small win rush has occurred, thereby further improving the player's enjoyment of the game. Note that the one-time variation time in the pseudo-variation effect may be set to the same time as the one-time variation time in the small win rush state. By doing so, it is possible to give a stronger impression that a small hit rush state has occurred.

In the embodiment, the ending time Te2 is longer than the ending time Te3, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the ending time Te3 may be longer than the ending time Te2. That is, the ending times Te2 and Te3 when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 only need to be longer than the ending time Te1 when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 43, and the lengths of the ending times Te2 and Te3 are as follows: The relationship is not limited to the example, and both times may be the same time.

In the embodiment, there are three types of ending times Te1 to Te3, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is sufficient as long as it has two types of ending time Te2 when passing.

In the embodiment, the ending time Te2 (Te3) is longer than the ending time Te1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the ending time Te1 when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 43 and the game ball when the specific area It is sufficient that the ending time Te2 (Te3) when passing through 43 is different from the ending time Te2 (Te3). That is, the ending time Te2 (Te3) when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 may be shorter than the ending time Te1 when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 43. Furthermore, the ending time Te2 may be longer than the ending time Te1, and the ending time Te3 may be shorter than the ending time Te1. In such a case, when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 and starts winning the accessory, the execution of the jackpot start effect may be omitted, or the jackpot starts in a shorter time than in the case of symbol winning. You may also perform a performance.

In the embodiment, when the ending time Te2 is set, the same small winning end notification effect as when the ending time Te1 is set is first performed, and then the pseudo fluctuation effect is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. isn't it. For example, when the ending time Te2 is set, a pseudo fluctuation effect may be performed without performing a small hit end notification effect. In addition, when the ending time Te1 is set, only the small hit end notification performance is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo fluctuation performance is not performed after the small hit end notification performance or the small hit end notification performance is not performed. A pseudo-fluctuation effect may be performed, and the missing symbol may be stopped and displayed in the pseudo-variation effect. In that case, the number of pseudo-variation effects may be set to a number (for example, once) that is different from the number of times (predetermined number of times) when the ending time Te2 is set. In addition, when the ending time Te3 is set, the small hit end notification effect is not performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. First, the same small hit end notification effect as when the ending time Te1 is set, and then It may also be possible to perform a performance to notify the occurrence of a hit of a role object.

In the embodiment, the predetermined number of pseudo-fluctuation performances is exemplified as two times, but the predetermined number of pseudo-fluctuation productions is not limited to this, and may be one time or multiple times of three or more. It suffices if it is set to the time required for execution. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the one in which a pseudo fluctuation effect is performed during the ending time Te2, but may be one in which another effect is performed.

In the embodiment, the winning of the special figure 2_small winning symbol A is a 2R jackpot game (substantially 1R), but it is not limited to this, and may be a multi-round jackpot game of 3R or more. In that case, the sub-integrated control device 90, which has received the round command sent by the main control device 60 in S630 of the jackpot game processing, performs a pseudo-variable performance that stops displaying the small winning symbols on the performance display device 37 and a small winning start performance. In order to do this, it may be made to appear that three or more small wins are occurring consecutively.

In the embodiment, the small hit end notification performance is performed at the end of the special figure 2_small win pattern A winning of the accessory, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a jackpot end performance (jackpot ending performance) may be performed. In addition, in the special figure 2_small winning pattern A, the second large prize opening 26 is opened in the same opening manner as in the small winning game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, although the second big winning hole 26 is used, it may be opened in a different opening mode (opening time) from the small win, or the first big winning hole 25 may be used instead of the second big winning hole 26. That is, different ending times Te1, Te2 (Te3) are set for when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 in a small winning game and when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 43, and the different ending times are set. It is sufficient if the ending effect is performed using the above, and the opening mode of the grand prize opening and the opening of the grand prize opening may be different.

In the embodiment, the big winning hole used in the small winning game (second big winning hole 26) and the big winning hole (first big winning hole 25) used in the jackpot game are separated as the big winning hole. One big winning opening having a specific area inside may be shared between the game and the small winning game.

In the embodiment, after closing the second big prize opening 26 in the small winning game process, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 43, and when it is determined that the game ball has passed, the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are activated. However, the operation is not limited to this, and the operation of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device may be started immediately at the timing when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area 43.

In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are paid out into the upper tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed type pachinko machine may also be used. Enclosed-type pachinko machines play games by circulating game balls enclosed inside the machine. Furthermore, the pachinko machines of the embodiments and modifications may be applied to so-called managed game machines. A managed gaming machine restricts external access to the main control device, and the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device in the embodiment) transfers specific information (which affects the performance of the game) to the main control device. The frame control device is connected to the CR unit and is configured to be able to communicate with the outside only via the frame control device.

The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiments and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be explained. In the embodiment, the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "starting port", the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 that executes S450 of the second special symbol variation display-related process corresponds to the "properness determining means", and the specific area 43 The second big winning opening 26 having the (V area) corresponds to the "big winning opening", and the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 that executes the small winning game process (excluding S550 to S558 of the small winning game end process) The CPU 60a of the main control device 60, which corresponds to the "small hit game execution means" and executes the jackpot game processing, corresponds to the "jackpot game execution means", and is a sub-integration that executes the small hit game performance processing and the jackpot game performance processing. The CPU 90a of the control device 90 and the performance symbol control device 91 correspond to the "performance execution means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60, which executes S550 to S558 of the small winning game end process, corresponds to the "ending time setting means". do. Further, the effect display device 37 corresponds to a “effect display device”. The correspondence relationship between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is that the example implements the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem. Since this is an example for specifically explaining a form for solving the problem, it is not intended to limit the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be based on the description in that column, and the examples are based on the description of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem. This is just one specific example.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above using Examples, the present invention is not limited to these Examples in any way, and may be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you can get it.

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame release switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame release switch, 11 Upper tray, 12 Lower tray, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 Production button, 16a Production button switch, 20 Game board, 21 Game area, 21a Outer rail, 21b Inner rail, 21c Nail, 22 Normal symbol activation gate, 22a Gate switch, 23 First starting port, 23a First Starting port switch, 24 Second starting port, 24a Second starting port switch, 24b Opening/closing blade, 24c Second starting port solenoid, 25 First big winning port, 25a First big winning port switch, 25b Opening/closing blade, 25c First Grand prize opening solenoid, 26 Second prize opening, 26a Second prize opening switch, 26b Opening/closing plate, 26c Second prize opening solenoid, 28 Ordinary prize opening, 28a Ordinary prize opening switch, 29 Outlet, 31 1st Special symbol display device (first special symbol display device), 32 Second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device), 33 First special symbol reservation number display device (first special symbol reservation number display device), 34 2nd special symbol reservation number display device (second special symbol reservation number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (general symbol display device), 36 normal symbol reservation number display device (regular symbol reservation number display device), 37 effect display Device, 371L, 371C, 371R Production pattern (pseudo pattern), 372 Holding pattern, 373 Character pattern, 38 Center accessory, 40 Distribution device, 41 Warp exit, 42 Distribution blade, 42c Distribution solenoid, 43 Specific area, 43a Specific area passage switch, 44 Non-specific area, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 Settlement display device, 53 Ball lending button, 53a Ball lending switch, 54 Settlement button, 54a Settlement switch, 60 Main control device, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 Game board relay terminal board, 62 Symbol display device relay terminal board, 63 Production relay terminal board, 64 Back wiring relay terminal board, 65 External connection terminal board, 70 Payout control device, 71 Payout relay terminal board, 73 dispensing motor, 74 dispensing switch, 75 full switch, 76 bulb out switch, 80 firing control device, 81 firing stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 firing motor, 90 sub-integrated control device, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 Production pattern control device, 100 Hall computer.

Claims (1)

a propriety determination means for making a propriety determination based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
a grand prize opening that changes between a ball-inhibiting state in which a game ball cannot enter and a ball-entering state in which a game ball can enter, and having a specific area inside;
a small winning game execution means for executing a small winning game that opens the large winning opening when the result of the judgment is a small winning;
a jackpot game execution means that executes a jackpot game when a game ball that enters the jackpot in the small jackpot passes through the specific area and when the result of the win/fail determination is a jackpot;
A gaming machine comprising:
performance execution means for executing a predetermined performance during the small winning ending accompanying the end of the small winning game;
As the small winning ending time, in the small winning game, when the game ball passes through the specific area, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area , and even when the game ball passes through the specific area, there is a specific small winning. an ending time setting means for setting a different ending time depending on whether it is a small hit or another small hit ;
Equipped with
The jackpot game execution means differs the aspect of the jackpot game depending on the specific small win and other small wins,
As a performance during the small winning ending, the performance execution means does not notify that the jackpot game will be executed even if the game ball passes through the specific area in the case of the specific small win, and In the case of a small hit other than the small hit, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it is announced that the jackpot game will be executed.
Game machine.

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