JP2021109018A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance an interest in a game by time-shortening control.SOLUTION: When it is determined affirmatively that a losing variation frequency N reaches a predetermined upper-limit frequency MN (S1005), lottery processing is performed next following a time-shortening control frequency MC (S1006). The time-shortening control frequency MC shows a frequency of execution of time-shortening control, and is initially set in consideration of occurrence of a jackpot. In the case of winning by processing of S1006 (S1007), processing (S1009) for setting time-shortening frequency setting processing (S1008) and a time-shortening flag to 1 is performed. Accordingly, time-shortening control of a predetermined time-shortening frequency can be performed. In S1010 following S1009, processing for incrementing the time-shortening control frequency MC is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, the present invention can be suitably applied to a "ball-type gaming machine (pachinko machine)".

Normally, a ball-type gaming machine is provided with a symbol display device, a large winning opening, and one or more starting openings including a variable starting opening in the gaming area, and a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area wins a prize in the starting opening. Based on (entering the ball), the "win / fail judgment regarding the special symbol" is executed. Then, when this hit / fail determination is executed, the symbol display device executes the variable display of the special symbol for a certain period of time, and then confirmably displays the stop symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination. Further, if the stop symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a jackpot symbol that indicates that the result of the "win / fail judgment regarding the special symbol" is a jackpot, a jackpot game that opens the jackpot in a predetermined opening / closing pattern is executed. ..

As a gaming machine of this type, when a predetermined opportunity is established, there is a gaming machine that grants a predetermined privilege in addition to the big hit game. For example, in addition to the privilege of increasing the probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment will be a big hit (the privilege of probability fluctuation), the privilege of shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol and extending the opening time of the opening / closing start opening. There is a gaming machine that gives (a privilege of shortening the time) (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-137462

By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, the big hit lottery is a premise of the time saving mode, and there is a problem that the game is not interesting.
In order to solve this problem, it is conceivable to execute the time saving mode according to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, but there is a possibility that the change is scarce.

The present invention has been made in view of the above viewpoints, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that is rich in variety and, as a result, enhances the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, a hit / fail judgment regarding a normal symbol is made based on the operation detection unit provided on the game board surface detecting the game ball, and the game ball is based on the result of the hit / fail determination. Based on the fact that at least one starting port is a variable entry port that can change from a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the ball to an open state in which the game ball is easier to enter than in the closed state, and the game ball enters the starting port. In a ball game machine that executes a jackpot game when a jackpot lottery is performed and a winner is won,
An open extension state transition means for shifting the open state of the variable entrance port to an open extension state that is longer than usual, and an open extension state transition means.
A means for counting the number of missed lottery that does not win the big hit lottery, and a means for counting the number of missed lottery.
When the number of missed lottery reaches a predetermined number of times N, a lottery is drawn under a predetermined probability P, and when the winning is won, the open extension lottery means for shifting to the open extension state by the open extension state transition means, and the open extension lottery means for shifting to the open extension state.
An open extension lottery count means for counting the number of lottery by the open extension lottery means, and an open extension lottery count means.
(Hereinafter, referred to as the first feature).

Here, the open extension state transition means may be any means for shifting the open state of the variable entrance port to the open extension state that is longer than usual, and at the same time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol may be shortened, and a big hit. The fluctuation time of the special symbol that notifies the result of the lottery may be shortened, or the probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol will be a hit may be increased.
In the open extension state, the number of times of opening (hereinafter, also referred to as "time reduction number") that is opened each time the hit / fail judgment result regarding the normal symbol is hit may be fixed to a fixed number or changed. good.
Further, the means for counting the number of missed lottery may be at least a means for counting the number of missed lottery that does not win the big hit lottery, and it is preferable to count the number of missed lottery that does not win consecutively in the big hit lottery, but it is so-called small. It may be configured to count the number of winning lottery, or it may be configured to count the out-of-lottery that displays a specific out-of-order symbol that causes the open state of the variable entrance to shift to the open extension state that is longer than usual. ..
Further, the loss lottery number counting means is preferably configured to count the number of missed lottery that is not won in the big hit lottery performed during the period in which the game state is the open extension state by the open extension state transition means. In the so-called probability change state in which the probability is high, a configuration in which the number of missed lottery that does not win the big hit lottery is not counted is preferable. The probabilistic state is generally after the jackpot game is finished, because the player is profitable or the loss is not large. However, the configuration may be such that the number of disconnections in the probabilistic state is also counted. In this case, it is preferable to count the number of deviations in the probability change state (so-called “sudden probability”) state that is performed not after the jackpot game is completed, instead of the probability change state after the jackpot game is obtained.

According to the invention of the first feature, when the number of missed lottery reaches a predetermined number of times N, the open extension lottery means can shift the variable entrance to the open extension state when the lottery is drawn under a predetermined probability P and the winning is won. The number of lottery by the open extension lottery means can be counted by the open extension lottery count means.
As a result, it is possible to change the value of the predetermined number of times N or the predetermined probability P according to the number of lottery counts by the open extension lottery count means, and the open state of the variable entrance is extended more than usual. It is possible to provide a more entertaining ball-and-ball game machine by making the timing of occurrence of the game to be shifted to the game rich in variety.
In addition, it is possible to change the number of time reductions according to the number of lottery counts by the open extension lottery count means, which has the effect of further enhancing the interest of the game.
The predetermined number of times N may be a comparison standard and may be set to a certain number of times by the time of comparison. Similarly, the predetermined probability P indicates the probability of winning, and may be set to a certain probability by the time the lottery is drawn.

The invention of the second feature is the invention of the first feature.
According to the present invention of the second feature, the number of lottery counts by the open extension lottery count means is initialized due to winning the lottery by the open extension lottery means. Since the number of lottery counts by the lottery number counting means is initialized by winning the lottery by the open extension lottery means, when the game in the open extension state ends, the predetermined number of times P, the predetermined probability P or the time reduction It is possible to set the number of times to the initial state.
The initialization may be performed by winning the lottery by the open extension lottery means, and may be initialized immediately if the lottery by the open extension lottery means is won. After the lottery by the open extension lottery means is won, the initialization may be performed immediately. It may be initialized when the game in the open extension state to be performed is completed.

The present invention of the third feature is the invention of the first feature or the second feature.
The number of lottery counts counted by the open extension lottery count means is initialized due to winning the big hit lottery.
The initialization may be initialized due to winning the big hit lottery, may be initialized immediately if the big hit lottery is won, or may be initialized when the big hit game is completed.

According to the present invention of the third feature, the number of lottery counts by the open extension lottery number counting means is initialized due to winning the big hit lottery. It is possible to set the predetermined probability P or the number of time reductions to the initial state.
According to the third feature of the present invention, even if the lottery by the open extension lottery means is won, the number of lottery counts by the open extension lottery counting means can not be initialized, and the game is open until the jackpot game is won. Even after playing the game in the extended state, it is possible to change the value of the predetermined number of times P, the predetermined probability P, or the number of time reductions.

The invention of the fourth feature is the invention of the first to third features.
The number of missed lottery counts is counted by the means of counting the number of missed lottery.
When the lottery by the open extension lottery means is not won, the open extension winning probability changing means for changing the value of the predetermined probability P when the number of missed lottery by the count restarting means reaches the predetermined number N is provided. do.

The count restarting means may be any means as long as it is a means for initializing the number of missed lottery due to the fact that the number of missed lottery counted by the missed lottery count means reaches a predetermined number N and counting the number of missed lottery from the initial state. If the number of missed lottery counts by the number of missed lottery counting means reaches a predetermined number of times N, the number of missed lottery may be initialized, and it is initialized at the time of the first missed lottery of the big hit lottery after reaching the predetermined number of times N. Is also good.
The open extension winning probability changing means may be a means for changing the value of the predetermined probability P from the previous value when the lottery by the open extension lottery means is not won, or when the number of missed lottery by the count restarting means reaches the predetermined number N. The value of the predetermined probability P of the lottery by the open extension lottery means may be higher or lower than the previous value when the number of missed lottery by the count restarting means reaches the predetermined number N.

In the invention of the fourth feature, the number of misses N for performing the lottery by the open extension lottery means is fixed to a certain value, but the winning probability by the lottery by the open extension lottery means can be different between the previous time and this time. .. As a result, the lottery by the open extension lottery means can be performed every time the loss lottery reaches a certain number of deviation fluctuations N, while the winning probability by the lottery of the open extension lottery means can be changed.
However, if the lottery of the open extension lottery means continues not to be won, it is possible that the game in the open extension state will not be played and the loss of the player will increase. It is preferable to make it higher. This was clarified by the invention of the fifth feature.

The invention of the fifth feature is the invention of the fourth feature.
The open extension winning probability changing means is characterized in that the value of the predetermined probability P increases as the number of lottery by the open extension lottery count means increases.
In the invention of the fifth feature, since the value of the predetermined probability P increases as the number of lottery by the open extension lottery count means increases, the lottery by the open extension lottery means is won when the number of lottery by the open extension lottery count means increases. The probability is high, and the probability of playing a big hit game is high. As a result, the effect of preventing the harmful effect of causing a large loss to the player can be expected, and the above-mentioned effect of pleasing the player is expected to be remarkable.

Front view of the pachinko machine 50. Front view of game board 1. The rear view of the pachinko machine 50. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 50. (A) is a chart showing the operation contents of the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, and (b) is a chart showing the operation contents of the pachinko machine 50 of the modified example of the first embodiment. A chart showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol of the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, the type of jackpot, the missed symbol, the gaming state, and the like. (A) is a chart showing the time saving state given by the pachinko machine 50 of each embodiment, and (b) is a chart showing the time saving state given by the pachinko machine 50 of the modified example. (A) is a time chart showing the start timing of the jackpot time reduction, and (b) is a time chart showing the start timing of the off-specific time reduction. A flowchart showing an outline of the main routine executed by the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol start prize confirmation processing executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a control content of a normal symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a control content of a normal symbol rejection determination process executed by the main control device 80. (A) is a flowchart 3 showing the control contents of the normal symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80, and (b) is a flowchart 4 showing the control contents of the normal symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a control content of a normal symbol game process executed by the main control device 80. (A) Flow chart 2 showing the control content of the normal symbol game process executed by the main control device 80, and (b) is the flowchart 3 showing the control content of the normal symbol game process executed by the main control device 80. The flowchart of the special symbol start prize confirmation process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a special symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. (A) to (d) are charts showing the relationship between the game state and whether or not a specific time reduction can be granted. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of an effect display. (A) is a flowchart showing an effect start process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83, and (b) is a flowchart showing an effect stop process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. The flowchart explaining the modification 1. A chart showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol of the pachinko machine 50 of the modified example 2, the type of jackpot, the missed symbol, the game state, and the like. The flowchart of the deviation change number addition process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a time-saving set process for the number of deviations and fluctuations executed by the main control device 80. A chart showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol of the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, the type of jackpot, the small hit symbol, the missed symbol, the game state, and the like. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a feature of a flowchart of a special symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80 in the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a feature of a flowchart of a special symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80 in the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a small hit game process executed by the main control device 80 in the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a small hit game process executed by the main control device 80 in the second embodiment. (A) is a time chart showing the start timing of the out-of-specification specific time reduction, and (b) is a time chart showing the start timing of the small hit specific time reduction. The chart which shows the operation content of the pachinko machine 50 of Example 3. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the features of the flowchart of the special symbol jackpot symbol determination process executed by the main control device 80 in the third embodiment, and (b) and (c) are diagrams for explaining the jackpot symbol determination table. An explanatory diagram showing a feature of a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 in the third embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing a feature of a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 in the third embodiment. The explanatory view which shows the feature of the flowchart of the jackpot game setting process executed by the main control device 80 in Example 3. FIG. The explanatory view which shows the feature of the flowchart of the jackpot game setting process executed by the main control device 80 in Example 3. FIG. The explanatory view for demonstrating the playability of the pachinko machine 50 of Example 3. The explanatory view which shows the content of the effect display in the pachinko machine 50 of Example 3.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) Example 1
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53s are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53, and the inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 behind the plate glass 61.

Further, the front frame 52 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 70 with the left upper and lower hinges (not shown) as fulcrums. Then, when the inner frame 70 is closed with respect to the outer frame 51 and the front frame 52 is closed with respect to the inner frame 70, the game can be executed. Further, when the front frame 52 is opened with respect to the inner frame 70 with the left upper and lower hinges (not shown) as fulcrums, the front surface 1a of the game board 1 is opened, and a pachinko hall clerk or the like opens the front frame 1a with respect to the front surface 1a. It is possible to perform work for resolving the problem that has occurred (work for resolving the ball clogging in the game board 1 and the like). In the following description, the front frame 52 may be referred to as a glass frame.

Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output to improve the player's taste. Further, in order to improve the taste of the player, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launcher (not shown) can be moved by rotating the launch handle 64 clockwise to move the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55. Is fired at the game board 1.

A production button 67 that can be operated by the player is provided in the upper center of the upper plate 55. When the player operates the effect button 67 during the valid period, the effect content displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 described later is changed, and the game sound output by the speaker 66 is changed. .. Further, the effect button 67 is provided with a jog dial 68 around the effect button 67, and the image for effect can be changed by rotating the jog dial 68. Further, this pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is attached, and the pachinko machine 50 has a lending button 57 and a settlement button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59 is provided.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment.
In the game board 1, a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b is defined as a first game area 3L and a second game area with a center case 5 arranged substantially in the center as a boundary. It is divided into parts 3R.

The left side of the center case 5 is the first game area (hereinafter referred to as the left-handed area) 3L, and the right side is the second game area (hereinafter referred to as the right-handed area) 3R. The game ball that has reached the part A shown in the above rolls on the guide path 101, reaches the right-handed area 3R, and flows down the right-handed area 3R. On the other hand, a game ball whose firing power is less than a predetermined value and does not reach the A portion will flow down the left-handed area 3R (left side of the center case 5). A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 (left-handed area 3L, right-handed area 3R) (not shown).

The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window facing the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and the like, as in the case of known ones. A first starting port 11 is arranged under the center case 5. Further, four ordinary winning openings 13 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 11. The ordinary winning opening 13 is an ordinary winning opening capable of constantly entering a ball without changing the ball entry rate.
A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged in the right-handed area 3R on the right side of the center case 5, and a second starting port 12 (ordinary electric accessory 12A) is arranged under the normal symbol operating gate 17.

The second starting port (second starting winning device) 12 is a variable starting port including a pair of left and right wing pieces 12t for opening and closing the second starting port (second starting winning device) 12. The pair of blade pieces 12t can be rotated with reference to a fulcrum on the lower end side, and the distance between the upper ends of the pair of blade pieces 12t is narrowed to open the second starting port 12 (ordinary electric accessory 12A). It will be closed.
When the second starting port 12 is closed, an interval is formed between the upper ends of the pair of blade pieces 12t to allow the passage of almost one game ball, but there is a gap formed by the upper ends. Immediately above, an obstacle member 12a for prohibiting the passage of the game ball is provided. Therefore, when the second starting port 12 is in the open state, the game ball that has flowed down the right-handed region 3R may enter the second starting port 12, but the second starting port 12 is in the closed state. Then, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. However, the obstacle member 12a may be removed from the upper part of the second starting port 12, and the game ball may enter the second starting port 12 even when the second starting port 12 is closed.

Further, when the distance between the upper ends of the pair of blade pieces 12t is widened, the second starting port 12 (ordinary electric accessory 12A) is opened. That is, when the second starting port 12 is in the open state, the pair of wing pieces 12t are in a state of being substantially reversed in front view, the distance between the upper ends thereof is widened to a plurality of diameters of the game ball, and each wing piece 12t The distance between the upper end portion and the obstacle member 12a is a width that exceeds the diameter of the game ball. Moreover, the left and right facing surfaces of the pair of wing pieces 12t form a guide surface that guides the game ball that has reached the upper periphery of the second starting port 12 into the inside of the second starting port 12. Therefore, when the second starting port 12 is opened, the game ball flowing down around the upper portion of the second starting port 12 (the upper end portion of the pair of blade pieces 12t) can easily enter the second starting port 12.

Further, the large winning opening 14 is arranged at the lower left of the second starting opening 12, and the first starting opening (first starting winning device) 11 is arranged directly under the center case 5 and on the left side of the large winning opening 14. Has been done.
The first starting port 11 is filled with a game ball that has flowed down the right-handed area 3R by a planted game nail (not shown) and a center case 5 arranged in a large size in a substantially central portion of the game area 3. It has a difficult structure. As a result, the game ball that has flowed down the left-handed area 3L can enter the first starting port 11. In other words, there is a low possibility that a game ball that has flowed down the right-handed area 3R will enter the first starting port 11.

In the lower part of the right-handed area 3R, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol display device 9 composed of a 7-segment display device, and a second special symbol display device. A first special symbol hold number display device 18 and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 composed of a plurality of LEDs are arranged. It becomes difficult for the player to reliably recognize the display contents of the various display devices arranged at this position, and the player during the game pays attention to the display contents of the effect symbol display device 6 and plays the game.

By configuring the game board 1 as described above, the game ball that has flowed down the game ball into the left-handed area 3L exclusively enters the first start port 11 (first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 4)). Detects the game ball), the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the first special symbol) starts to fluctuate in the first special symbol display device 9, and stops after a predetermined time.

When the game ball is allowed to flow down into the right-handed area 3R, the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), and the normal symbol display device is used. In No. 7, the normal symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the normal figure) started to change and displayed, and the normal electric solenoid 12b (FIG. 4) described later was described according to the mode of the normal figure (each mode of hitting and losing) that stopped after a predetermined time. See) to drive. That is, when the hit mode (hit symbol) of the normal figure is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 7 and the normal electric role solenoid 12b is driven, the wing piece 12t of the second starting port (normal electric accessory 12A) is substantially synchronized. Is open so that the ball can enter the second starting port 12 (detection of the second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 4)). When a game ball enters the second start port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 displays the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol). (Also shown in the figure) starts the variable display and stops after a predetermined time.

During the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special symbol). In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not fluctuate at the same time, and the second special symbol fluctuates (hit / fail judgment) regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Priority will be given. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped, and there is no second special symbol hold memory, so that the change of the first special symbol hold memory is present. (Pass / fail judgment) is started. This point will be described later.
However, unlike this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed in the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed at the same time. You may let it.

The large winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven according to the confirmed display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the large winning opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member 14t of the large winning opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and the game ball enters the large winning opening 14 (count switch 14a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball. ) Is possible.
That is, the door member (opening / closing member) 14t is supported so as to be tiltable on the lower end side of the large winning opening 14, and in the non-special game state (when the big hit game or the small hit game described later is not executed), the big prize is won. The mouth 14 is closed by the door member 14t, and the game ball cannot enter the ball. On the other hand, in the special game state (big hit game, etc.), the door member 14t is tilted (tilted in the direction of the player facing the game board 1), the large winning opening 14 is opened, and the game ball is entered. Can be made to.

As described above, since the normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, and the big winning opening 14 are arranged in the right-handed area 3R (on the right side of the center case 5), a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, etc.) ) And the open extension state, the launch handle 64 is adjusted (adjusts the launch power of the game ball to a predetermined force or more) so that all of the launched game balls reach the right-handed area 3R. On the other hand, the first starting port 11 is arranged substantially directly below the center case 5, and the frequency at which the second starting port 12 is in the open state is low (open extension) in the non-open extension state (normal game state). Since it is much lower than the state), the launch handle 64 is adjusted (adjusts the launch power of the game ball to less than a predetermined force) so that all of the launched game balls reach the left-handed area 3L.

A large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port 2d is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

As shown in FIG. 3, the back surface of the pachinko machine 50 has an inner frame 70 that is detachably attached to the game board 1 described above and is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, if a game ball is won at the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 to the upper plate 55 described above by the payout device 73 via the tank rail 72. .. Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device 84 is not drawn in FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and for a frame (frame side (front frame). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from 52, inner frame 70, and outer frame 51) to the hall computer) are used, but in this embodiment, the hall computer is used via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating the game status and the game result is transmitted to.

Further, a detection signal is input to the main control device 80 from the glass frame opening switch 35 and the inner frame opening switch 36. Further, when the inner frame 70 is closed with respect to the outer frame 51, the inner frame switch 36 (see FIG. 4) is turned on, and when the inner frame 70 is opened with respect to the outer frame 51, the inner frame switch 36 is turned on. It will be in the OFF state. Further, the glass frame opening switch 35 can be provided on the back surface side of the inner frame 70.

A performance display device 48 is provided on the main control device 80 on the back side of the pachinko machine 50. The performance display device 48 is arranged at a position invisible to the player during the game. The performance display device 48 displays the calculated game performance. The performance display device 48 has a configuration in which four 7-segment LED displays are arranged side by side, and is configured to be capable of displaying simple 4-digit characters and numbers.
In addition, the performance display device 48 of this embodiment displays the game performance, and at the same time, the step setting value at the time of changing the setting of the pachinko machine 50 or confirming the setting (hereinafter, simply "setting" or "setting value"). In addition, in this embodiment, it is configured to display so-called values indicating settings 1 to 6).

However, since the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment does not have a function of setting the jackpot probability, the performance display device 48 and the setting key SW47 shown below are not used, but the setting key SW47 is arranged as follows. There is.

As shown in the figure, the main control device 80 includes a setting key SW47 directly below the performance display device 48. The setting key SW47 has a well-known configuration in which the setting key SW47 can be switched to the ON state by turning it 90 degrees clockwise, for example, from the illustrated OFF state in which the setting key is inserted. In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, at least by turning on the setting key SW47, it is possible to transition to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and it is turned off when the setting change or the setting confirmation is completed. It is configured to do.

Further, as shown in the figure, the main control device 80 includes a RAM clear switch 46 directly under the setting key SW47. The RAM clear switch 46 is a switch for executing RAM clear by turning on the power switch 86 and turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 46.
The RAM clear switch 46 of this embodiment also has a function as an operation means for changing the step setting value to an arbitrary value in the setting change in the pachinko machine 50 having a function of setting the jackpot probability. ..

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. Although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Then, in each of these control devices, a program including a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started by the CPU due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. The main control device 80 also includes a random number counter that extracts (generates) various random numbers.

Further, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 12, and the like. The normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting the game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 for operating the symbol, the count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 13 have been entered. A detection signal such as a general winning opening switch 13a for detecting a game ball is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83.
Further, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90, and the first special symbol hold number display device 18, It controls the lighting of the second special symbol hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal symbol hold display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b to control the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12). Control the opening and closing of.
The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and management signals such as symbol fluctuations and big hits (also called special games) are output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall main computer 87. Be done. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

In the payout control device 81, when signals from the full switch 22 and the ball out switch 23 are input, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full is input by the full switch 22, the ball out switch 23 is used. When a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 does not output the signal, so the payout motor 20 Resume driving.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit (CR unit 56) via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display device 25 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The settlement display device 25 has a ball lending button for requesting the lending of game balls and a return for requesting settlement. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. And sends a launch stop signal.
In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the game balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is the launch stop switch signal when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. It has become like.

When the power of the pachinko machine 50 is turned on while the RAM clear switch (SW) 46 (located in the main control device 80 in the figure) is pressed, the area excluding a part of the RAM area is cleared. At the same time, the initial setting of the RAM will be performed.
The pachinko machine 50 having a function of setting the jackpot probability is configured so that the step setting values (so-called values indicating settings 1 to 6) are not erased by clearing the RAM. Specifically, the RAM clear process is configured so that, of the RAM areas erased by RAM clear, the area related to the stage set value is not the target of erasure.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 50, the main control device 80 is provided with a RAM clear SW46 for erasing the information stored in the RAM. The RAM clear SW46 may be provided on the payout control device 81 or the power supply board 85. Further, the performance display device 48 is provided in the main control device 80 and is controlled by the main control device 80. Further, in this embodiment, the main control device 80 is provided with a setting key SW47 used for setting change and setting confirmation as described above.
The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and produces an effect. The display control command and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control commands are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the command and the like.

Then, the functional unit as a voice control device (denoted as voice control unit 83a in FIG. 4) controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, that is, the volume. Control, type of voice (for example, type of notification sound, control of setting suggestion sound) and the like are performed. Further, the functional unit as the lamp control device (denoted as the lamp control unit 83b in FIG. 4) controls various LEDs and the lamp 26 by operating the lamp driver based on the data for lamp control.

Further, the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the effect units 67 and 68, the operation signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. .. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.
Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as an effect symbol on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6.
In this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are separated into separate devices, but they may be combined into one device.

The power supply board 85 (see FIG. 3) is configured as a DC power supply that generates a DC voltage by power supplied from an external AC power supply, and is pachinko by operating a power supply switch provided on the power supply board 85. Power is supplied to each part constituting the machine 1. The power supply board 85 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from the AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 or the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main control device 80 is maintained for a certain period of time. Is retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply while the power is supplied from the AC power supply, and a power failure signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. Is output.

Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 6.
The pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment is a so-called "time saving machine", and does not have a high probability state in which the probability of determining a big hit in the hit / fail determination of a special symbol is higher than usual. That is, the probability of determining a big hit does not change in the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol, and it is always performed with a normal probability.

In the pachinko machine 50, the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first hit / fail determination) is executed due to the entry of the ball into the first start port 11. Further, the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second hit / miss determination) is executed due to the entry of the ball into the second starting port 12.

When the first hit / fail judgment is executed, the stop symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) of the first special symbol and the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern that specifies the time when the first special symbol fluctuates) are determined by a random number lottery. , The symbol variation of the first special symbol display device 9 and the effect symbol display device 6 is started based on the determined fluctuation time. After that, after the fluctuation time of the first special symbol has elapsed, the stop symbol (fixed symbol) of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, and the effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to the first special symbol. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), and the result of the first hit / fail judgment is notified.

In addition, when the second hit / fail judgment is executed, the stop symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) of the second special symbol and the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern that specifies the time when the second special symbol fluctuates and displays) are selected by random number lottery. Based on the determined and determined fluctuation time, the symbol variation of the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is started. After that, after the fluctuation time of the second special symbol has elapsed, the stop symbol (fixed symbol) of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to the second special symbol. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), and the result of the second hit / fail judgment is notified.

When the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (first hit / miss judgment) or the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (second hit / fail judgment) becomes a big hit, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, and then special. The symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) are confirmed and displayed as jackpot symbols (special figure 1_big hit symbol 1, special figure 1_big hit symbol 2, special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 or special figure 2_big hit symbol 2). As a result, the jackpot game is executed in which the accessory continuous operating device is activated by the operation of the condition device and the big winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined mode.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, when the result of the first hit / fail determination is a big hit, as shown in FIGS. The case of "big hit symbol 1 (4R normal jackpot symbol)" occurs at a rate of "80%", and the case of "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2 (6R normal jackpot symbol)" occurs at a rate of "20%". Occurs.
In addition, when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the case of "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 (6R normal big hit symbol)" occurs at a rate of "20%", and "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2 (special figure 2_big hit symbol 2) 10R normal jackpot symbol) "occurs at a rate of" 80% ".

Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, even if any of the jackpot symbols (all normal jackpot symbols) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), a normal jackpot is generated, and after the jackpot game is executed, the game of the pachinko machine 50 The state shifts to a normal probability state and an open extension state (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “time saving state”).
In this normal probability / open extension state (first open extension state), after the big hit game, the number of times of execution of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol is 100 times, or the hit / fail judgment (the first hit / fail judgment). Continue until the result of the first hit / fail judgment or the second hit / fail judgment) becomes a big hit.

Then, when the normal probability / open extension state (first open extension state) is terminated, the gaming state becomes a normal probability / non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as a normal probability / non-open extension state).
Further, in the open extension state (first open extension state), the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) is extended (opening extension function), and the average fluctuation time of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is shortened. The time saving function is activated, and the non-opening extension state (non-time saving state) is a state in which the opening extension function and the time saving function are not operating.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, when the result of the first hit / fail determination is incorrect, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 6 as shown in FIGS. "Out of design 2" is confirmed and displayed. In addition, when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is wrong, the probability that the missed symbol is set to "special figure 1_missing symbol 1" (probability of being selected by random number lottery) is "197/198", and "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1". The probability set in "Fig. 1_Out of symbol 2" (probability of being selected by random number lottery) is "1/198". Here, "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 1" constitutes a specific example of a non-specific out-of-design symbol, and "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 2" constitutes a specific example of a specific out-of-specification symbol.

Further, when the result of the second hit / miss determination is a deviation, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 6, "Special Figure 2_Off-the-shelf symbol 1" is confirmed and displayed as the missed symbol. If the result of the second hit / fail judgment is wrong, the probability that the missed symbol is set to "special figure 2_missing symbol 1" is "100%", and this "special figure 2_missing symbol 1" is not specified. A concrete example of the off-design is constructed.
As described above, in this embodiment, the specific out-of-design symbol (specific out-of-design symbol) is included in the out-of-design of the first special symbol, but the out-of-design symbol of the second special symbol is not included in the out-of-specification symbol. However, a specific out-of-design symbol may be included in the out-of-order symbol of the second special symbol. This point will be described later.

When the specific out-of-specification symbol (special figure 1_out-of-order symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the pachinko machine does not execute the big hit game (without going through the big hit game). The 50 gaming states shift to the normal probability state and the open extension state (time saving state). In this normal probability / open extension state (second open extension state), after shifting to the state (second open extension state), the number of executions of the pass / fail judgment (first pass / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol is 50. It continues until the number of times is reached or the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) becomes a big hit.
Then, when the normal probability / open extension state (second open extension state) is terminated, the gaming state becomes a normal probability / non-open extension state (normal probability / non-open extension state, that is, a normal game state).

In this open extension state (second open extension state), as in the first open extension state, the open time of the normal electric accessory (second start port 12) is extended (open extension function), as well as a special symbol and normal. This is a state in which the time saving function for shortening the average fluctuation time of the symbol is activated.
Hereinafter, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), and the time saving state (first open extension state) that shifts after the jackpot game is executed is referred to as "big hit time saving", and the specific missed symbol (special figure 1_missing symbol 2) is referred to. The time saving state (second open extension state) in which the stop display (confirmed display) is displayed and the game shifts without executing the jackpot game is referred to as "off specific time saving", and the two may be distinguished from each other.

Although not shown, the number of prize balls for entering the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 is 3, and the number of prize balls for entering the other winning openings 13 is 10. .. Therefore, when the game ball is launched toward the right-handed area 3R in the open extension state (first open extension state, second open extension state), the ball enters the second starting port 12 with high frequency. By frequently acquiring "3" prize balls based on the entry into the second starting port 12, so-called "ball loss" can be suppressed.

In addition, the number of prize balls by entering the large prize opening 14 is 10. Further, the specified number of winnings for the large winning opening 14 is 10, and the specified number of winnings for the ordinary electric accessory (second starting opening 12) is 9.

Next, using FIG. 6, the content of the jackpot game executed when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol is a big hit, and the transition after the big hit game is executed. The game state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, when the result of the first hit / fail judgment becomes a big hit and "special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 (4R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, a 4R normal big hit occurs and "4R big hit game" To execute. Further, when the result of the first hit / fail determination becomes a big hit and "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2 (6R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, a 6R normal big hit occurs and the "6R big hit game" is executed.

When the result of the second hit / fail determination becomes a big hit and "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 (6R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, a 6R normal big hit occurs and the "6R big hit game" is executed. Further, when the result of the second hit / fail determination becomes a big hit and "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2 (10R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, a 10R normal big hit occurs and the "10R big hit game" is executed.
Here, in the "4R jackpot game", a round game (opening for a maximum of 30 seconds per round or 10 counts) for opening the jackpot 14 is performed four times with a predetermined interval in between, and the same applies to the "6R jackpot game". A round game is played 6 times with a similar interval in between. Further, in the "10R jackpot game", the same round game is performed 10 times with the same interval in between.

Then, since the prize ball amount usually increases in proportion to the number of round games, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit is the case where the first hit / fail judgment is made. It is more likely that you will win a large number of prize balls than if the result is a big hit.
As described above, in the pachinko machine 50, in terms of the amount of prize balls as the game value, the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit is higher than the case where the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit. ing.

However, in the present invention, the method of providing a difference in game value between the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the case where the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit is to make the amount of prize balls at the time of executing the big hit game slightly. Not limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, more benefits are given after the big hit game than when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit. You may. More specifically, when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the period of the open extension state (time saving state) which shifts after the big hit game and the period of the open extension state (time saving state) when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit, The period of high probability state may be lengthened.

Here, in the modified example of FIG. 5B, the number of times of "win / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment, second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol" to be executed after the big hit game when the result of the first hit / miss judgment is a big hit. The open extension state (time saving state) is executed until the number reaches 60 times or a big hit occurs, and when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, it is executed after the big hit game. , Second hit / fail judgment) ”is performed 100 times, or the open extension state (time saving state) is executed until a big hit occurs. However, in the present invention, when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the prize ball amount at the time of the big hit game and the privilege after the big hit game are executed are more than the case where the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit. Both may be increased.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 50, the second starting port 11 and the like are arranged in the right-handed area 3R, and the winning frequency of the second starting port 11 is improved in the open extension state (big hit time reduction, disconnection specific time reduction). , In the open extension state (big hit time reduction, missed specific time reduction), it is configured to induce the launch of the game ball into the right-handed area 3R.

In the pachinko machine 50, the game proceeds as follows.
First, the main routine executed by the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is periodically executed by a hard interrupt about every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the process executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S70 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". The "main process" is periodically executed by the above interrupt.

When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is possible that the microcomputer runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the microcomputer due to recent technological improvements, it is usually when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

When it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), each initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory and using a special symbol and a normal symbol as the initial symbol) to the work area of the memory is performed. (Writing of the value, etc.) is performed (S15), and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S70).

When an affirmative determination of a normal interrupt is made (S10: yes), the initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the value of the initial value random number by +1 each time this process is executed, and adds +1 to the value of the initial value random number before executing this process, but the random number value before executing this process is the maximum. When the value is "3966", it returns to the initial value "0" in the next processing, and 3967 integers from "0" to "3966" are repeatedly created in ascending order.
The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that increments by +1 each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process, and when the maximum value is "3966", it starts in the next process. It returns to "0" which is the value of, and 3967 integers from "0" to "3966" are repeatedly created in ascending order. The first value of the big hit determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. Assuming that this value is 250, the random numbers for determining the jackpot are updated as "250", "251", "252" ... "3966", "0", "1", and so on.

When the big hit determination random number makes one round (3967 times, it is updated), the value of the initial value random number at that time is set to the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Performs an increment process. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes one round again, the operation of setting the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations will be repeated. In the above example, when the random number for determining the jackpot becomes "249", it is one round, so the value after "249" is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is "87", it changes to "249", "87", "88" ... "3966", "0", "1" ... "86", and "86". Next to is the new value of the initial value random number.
The big hit symbol determination random number update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from "0" to "99", and is incremented by 1 for each process and exceeds the maximum value, which is the initial value "0". Return to.

The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from "0" to "996". Return to a certain "0".
In addition, the random number update process for hit determination is used for the lottery of ordinary symbols, and other initial value random numbers, random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot symbol determination, reach judgment random numbers, and random numbers for fluctuation pattern determination are used for lottery of special symbols. use.

The reach determination random number update process (S40) following S35 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 229 integers from "0" to "228", and is incremented by 1 for each process and exceeds the maximum value at the initial value. Return to a certain "0". The number of values that reach when the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated in the normal probability state is 21, and the values are "0" to "20". In the normal probability state, the reach is reached when the fluctuation time shortening function is activated. The number of values is 5, the values are "0" to "4", the number of values to reach in the high probability state is 6, and the values are "0" to "5".

The random number update process (S45) for determining the fluctuation pattern following S40 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers of "0" to "1020", and is incremented by 1 for each process and the initial value is exceeded when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), the winning of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the winning of the large winning opening 14, the general winning opening 13, the winning of the normal symbol operating gate 17, and the confirmation of the winning of the ball to the normal symbol operating gate 17 are performed. Input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main control device 80 is executed.
The winning (winning) confirmation process (starting winning process) and the like for each starting port and operating port will be described later.

In this embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, and a reach determination random number are generated. Although it is acquired, the number of hold storages is limited to 4 at each of the 1st start port 11 and the 2nd start port 12, and when the hold memory is 4 full, the game ball is at the 1st start port 11. Alternatively, even if a prize is won in the second starting port 12, only the prize balls (3 pieces) are paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

Subsequently, a hit / fail determination process (S55) is performed as a condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not it is a big hit. When the pass / fail determination process (S55) is completed, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed.
In each output process (S60), the main control device 80 refers to the effect symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81 launch control device 84, the sub-integrated control device 83, the large winning opening solenoid 14b, etc. according to the progress of the game. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the prize confirmation process (S50) that there is a prize for the game ball at each prize opening on the game board 1, the prize ball data is output to the payout control device 81 in order to pay out the game ball as the prize ball. The process of outputting the sound data corresponding to the game state to the sub-integrated control device 83 is output to the effect symbol control device 82 to notify that an error is occurring when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 50. Execute each process to be performed.

The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65) is a process of monitoring whether or not fraud has been performed on the normal winning opening 13, and the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is larger than a predetermined number. It is a process of determining whether or not, and if there are many, it is determined to be fraudulent, and a notification to that effect is given. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main control device 80.

The above-mentioned residual processing following this processing is composed of the initial value random number update processing (S70), and is exactly the same processing as the above-mentioned S20. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time allows until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the jackpot processing is executed, the difference in the display mode of the special symbol, and the like. As a result, the number of times the residual processing is executed also differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 9 once is not uniform. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely reduced. If the values of the initial value random numbers (3967 ways from 0 to 3966) occur to the same extent when the random numbers for determining the jackpot make one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. Further, the above-mentioned hit determination random number update process (S35) may also be configured to be executed within the residual process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a start winning confirmation process for a normal symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a normal symbol start winning confirmation process) will be described. This normal symbol start winning confirmation process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine of FIG.
The start winning confirmation process (normal symbol start winning confirmation process) relating to the normal symbol shown in FIG. 10 determines whether or not there is a ball entering the normal symbol operating gate 17 (S100), and if there is a ball (S100 :). yes), it is determined whether or not the reserved memory of the normal symbol is full (S102). In the case of a negative judgment (S102: no), various random numbers such as a random number for determining a hit of a normal symbol and a random number for determining a winning symbol (random number for determining a normal symbol) are extracted by the processing of S104, and the extracted various random numbers are used. As the hold storage, it is stored in the memory of the main control device 80 (a hold storage process for a normal drawing provided in the built-in RAM, which is not shown in FIG. 10) (up to four). Then, the display control of the normal symbol hold number display device 8 and the normal symbol hold number command transmission process to the effect symbol display device 82 and the sub-integrated control device 83 are performed (S106), and this process is terminated (returned).

Further, when it is determined in the processing of S100 that the game ball has not entered the normal symbol operating gate 17 (S100: no) and when the hold memory of the normal symbol is full (S102: yes). In that case, it will be a return as it is.

Next, the hit / fail determination process for the normal symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as the normal symbol hit / fail determination process) will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. This normal symbol hit / miss determination process is one of the subroutines of the pass / fail determination process (S55) of the main routine of FIG.
In the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (normal symbol hit / miss determination process), first, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory for opening the second starting port 12 is operating (S110). When the normal electric accessory is in operation (S110: yes), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is. Further, when the normal electric accessory is not operating (S110: no), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S112). If it is not changing (S112: no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is displayed (S114).

If the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S114: no), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the normal symbol (S116), and if there is a reserved memory of the normal symbol (S116: yes), the reserved memory of the normal symbol is stored. Decrement the number (S118) and move to S120. If there is no hold storage of the normal symbol (S116: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is.

In S120, the oldest reserved memory is read (the reserved memory is erased), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set (that is, 1). If the affirmative judgment is made in S120 (S120: yes), the random number for determining the hit of the read normal symbol is collated with the hit value recorded in the time saving table (S122), and the process proceeds to S130 in FIG. When a negative determination is made (S120: no), the hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table in S124, and the process proceeds to S130 in FIG.

Here, in the present embodiment, if the jackpot probability for the special symbol is the normal probability (the time saving flag is "0"), the hit probability of the normal symbol is set to "1/6", and the time saving state (the time saving flag is set). If it is "1"), the probability of hitting a normal symbol is "5/6". Here, when the time saving flag is 1, it is usually in a gaming state in which the normal symbol probability fluctuation function is activated.

In S130 of FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is a hit, and if it is a hit (S130: yes), the hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the hit symbol (S132), and the fluctuation pattern is determined (S134). ). After that, the normal symbol hit setting process is executed (S136), and the process proceeds to S140. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not a hit (S130: no), the deviation pattern is determined (S138), and the process proceeds to S140.

In the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern determined in S134 or S138) is related to whether the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment is correct or incorrect. Moreover, regardless of the winning symbol, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal gaming state (non-open extension state), it is always 5.0 seconds, and if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the open extension state. It is always 1.0 second.

After that, the process shifts to S140, the fluctuation start of the normal symbol display device 7 and the normal symbol fluctuation start command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S140), and the process shifts to the normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol hit setting process (S136) of this embodiment, if an affirmative judgment is made in S130 during the non-open extension state, the normal electric accessory is set once in 0.3 seconds. Further, when the affirmative judgment is made in S130 during the open extension state, the open pattern of the ordinary electric accessory is set once in 2 seconds.
In S112 of FIG. 11, when the normal symbol is changing (S112: yes), the process shifts to S146 shown in FIG. 13 (a). In S146, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S146: yes), the corresponding normal symbol confirmation symbol display process is performed (S148), and the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process. In the confirmed symbol display process, a command for displaying the confirmed symbol (symbol confirmation command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the normal symbol display device 7 to stop at the confirmed symbol. If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S146: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game processing as it is.

In S114 of FIG. 11, when the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S114: yes), the process proceeds to S150 shown in FIG. 13 (b). In S150, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has expired. When the confirmed symbol display time ends (S150: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol ends (S152), and it is determined whether or not the combination is a hit of the normal symbol (S154). If the combination of normal symbols is a hit (S154: yes), the normal symbol hit start effect processing is performed (S156), and the process proceeds to the normal symbol game processing. If the final symbol display time has not ended (S150: no), or if the combination of normal symbols is lost (S154: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is.

A normal symbol game process performed by opening the second starting port 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 15. The normal symbol game process is a process executed after the normal symbol hit / miss determination process is executed.
As shown in FIG. 14, when the normal symbol game processing is started, it is first determined whether or not the normal electric accessory is in operation (S160). When the ordinary electric accessory is operating (S160: yes), it is determined whether the ordinary electric accessory is open (S162). On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory is not in operation (S160: no), this process ends (returns) as it is.

If the normal electric accessory is not open (S162: no), it is determined whether the normal symbol hit end effect is in progress (S164), and if the normal symbol hit end effect is not in progress (S164: no), the normal symbol hit start effect time. (S166), and if the normal symbol hit start effect time has passed (S166: yes), the process proceeds to the normal electric accessory opening process (S168), and the process ends.
The ordinary electric accessory opening process (S168) of the present embodiment opens the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) based on the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory set in S136 described above (opening from the closed state). State).

If the normal electric accessory is open in the process of S162 of FIG. 14 (S162: yes), the process proceeds to S170 of FIG. 15 (a). Then, it is determined whether or not nine (prescribed number) balls have entered the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) (S170). When the specified number is reached (S170: yes), the normal electric accessory closing process (S174) is performed, the normal symbol hit end effect process is executed (S176), and the process ends. On the other hand, if there are no 9 balls (specified number) in the normal electric accessory (second starting port 12) (S170: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory has expired. (S172). In the case of an affirmative determination (S172: yes), the process proceeds to S174. In the case of a negative determination (S172: no), the process ends as it is.

If the normal symbol hit end effect is being produced in the process of S164 of FIG. 14 (S164: yes), the process proceeds to S180 shown in FIG. 15 (b), and it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol hit end effect time has elapsed (S180). ). If the normal symbol hit end effect time has elapsed (S180: yes), the normal symbol hit end command transmission process (S182) is executed, and in this process, the normal symbol hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. End the normal symbol game. If the end effect time per normal symbol has not elapsed (S180: no), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a prize confirmation process relating to the special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a special symbol prize confirmation process) will be described. This special symbol winning confirmation process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine of FIG.
When the special symbol winning confirmation process is activated, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port switch 11a (S200). If the judgment is affirmative (S200: yes), the random number for determining the jackpot, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, the random number for reaching, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the first hold memory is full (this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether or not there are 4) (S202). Further, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 (S200: yes), the main control device 80 instructs the payout control device 81 to pay out the prize balls (3 pieces). It is configured to output a signal.

If the first hold storage is not full (S202: no), each of the above random numbers is stored in the storage area as the first hold storage, and the number of lights of the first special symbol hold number display device 18 is increased by one to obtain the first. "1" is added to the counter indicating the number of 1 hold storages, and the number of lights of the first special symbol hold number display device 18 is increased (S204). Then, a hold number command (first hold number command) corresponding to the added number of first hold storages is generated, transmitted to the sub-integrated device 83 (S206), and transferred to S210.
On the other hand, if there are four first hold storages (S202: yes), the hold storage is not performed, and the number of lights of the counter indicating the number of first hold storages and the first special symbol hold number display device 18 is not increased. Move to.

When it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first start port 11 (S200: no), the process proceeds to S210, and the game ball is entered into the second start port 12 based on the detection signal of the second start port switch 12a. Determines whether or not the ball has entered. If it is affirmative judgment (S210: yes), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the second hold memory is full (this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether or not (4) (S212). Further, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 12 (S210: yes), the main control device 80 instructs the payout control device 81 to pay out the prize balls (3 pieces). It is configured to output a signal.

If the second reserved storage is not full (S212: no), each of the above random numbers is stored as the second reserved storage, "1" is added to the counter indicating the number of the second reserved storage, and the second reserved storage is stored. "1" is added to the counter indicating the number to increase the number of lights of the second special symbol hold number display device 19 (S214). Then, a hold number command (second hold number command) corresponding to the added number of second hold storages is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated device 83 (S216), and this process is terminated.
On the other hand, if there are four second hold storages in S212 (S212: yes), the second hold is not stored, and the number of second hold storages and the number of lights of the second special symbol hold number display device 19 are not increased. This process ends (returns). Further, even when the game ball has not entered the second starting port 12 (S210: no), this process is terminated.

Further, since the main control device 80 outputs a signal instructing the payout control device 81 to pay out the prize balls (3 pieces) before the judgment process performed in S200 and the judgment process performed in S210, the first Even if the hold memory and the second hold memory are full, the prize ball will be paid out.
Further, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the first hold number command or the second hold number command (second hold storage number instruction command), the effect symbol display device 6 according to the hold storage number indicated by the received command. An instruction signal for changing the number of reserved storages displayed above is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82.

Next, the hit / fail determination process for the special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as the special symbol hit / fail determination process) will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 21. This special figure hit / fail determination process is one of the subroutines of the pass / fail determination process (S55) of the main routine shown in FIG.
When the special symbol hit / miss determination process is activated, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating based on the jackpot flag (S320). If the special electric accessory is in operation (S320: yes), the process shifts to the jackpot game process. Further, if the determination in S320 is a negative determination (S320: no), the special symbol is not changing (S322: no), and the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S324: no), the process proceeds to S330 in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (above, reserved memory according to S214 of FIG. 16) (S330).

If there is this hold memory (S330: yes), the second hold memory number is decremented (S332), and the process proceeds to S338.
On the other hand, if there is no second hold memory (S330: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first hold memory (above, hold memory according to S204 of FIG. 16) (S334). Then, if there is the first reserved memory (S334: yes), the number of the first reserved memory is decremented (S336), and the process proceeds to S338.

If there is no first hold storage (S334: no), the standby command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S337), and then the process proceeds to the jackpot game process. This standby command is a command indicating that the pachinko machine 50 is in the "standby state (so-called" customer waiting state) "without the special symbol changing.
Further, in the pachinko machine 50, when neither the first reserved storage nor the second reserved storage is “zero” in this way, the second reserved storage is preferentially processed.

In S338, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (that is, 1). Here, when the probability variation flag is 1, it means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability state.
If a positive judgment is made in the process of S338 (S338: yes), the big hit determination random number read in S204 or S214 is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S340).
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the processing of S338 (S338: no), the random number for determining the jackpot read in S204 or S214 is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S344).
Then, based on the determination of S340 or S344, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S350).

Here, since the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment does not have the probability variation function of the special symbol, a negative determination is uniformly made in S338. However, in the pachinko machine 50 provided with the probability variation function of the special symbol, an affirmative judgment is made in S338 (see Example 3). The pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment may also be provided with a probability variation function of a special symbol.
Further, the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment does not have a function of stepwise setting the jackpot probability of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol, but the pachinko machine 50 having the setting function has a set value at that time in S350. It is judged as a big hit (big hit judgment) with a probability that differs step by step according to the above.

When it is determined to be a big hit in S350 (S350: yes), the big hit symbol is determined by a random number lottery using a random number for determining the big hit symbol (S352).
Then, when the result of the "first hit / fail determination" is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined by a random number lottery using the random number for determining the big hit symbol read by decrementing the first reserved memory (S352).

If the result of the "second hit / fail determination" is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined by a random number lottery using the random number for determining the big hit symbol read by decrementing the second reserved memory.
Here, the main control device 80 decrements the first hold memory, collates the random number for determining the jackpot read with the hit value, and determines whether or not it is a jackpot, which corresponds to the "first hit / fail determination". Further, decrementing the second hold memory and collating the random number for determining the jackpot read with the hit value to determine whether or not it is a jackpot corresponds to the "second hit / fail determination".

As shown in FIG. 6, in the process of S352 that shifts through the first hit / fail determination, the jackpot symbol is "special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 (4R normal jackpot symbol)" or "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2 (special figure 1_big hit symbol 2). 6R normal jackpot symbol) ”is determined. Further, in the process of S352 that shifts through the second hit / fail determination, it is either "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 (6R normal big hit symbol)" or "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2 (10R normal big hit symbol)". It is determined.

Then, when the jackpot symbol is determined in the process of S352, the process shifts to the variation pattern determination process (S354).
In this fluctuation pattern determination process (S354), the jackpot variation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the variation pattern. Here, the fluctuation time until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (the fluctuation time of the special symbol) is specified by the fluctuation pattern, but the fluctuation executed when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as jackpot fluctuation). ) Corresponds to the effect display (variable display of the effect pattern), the reach (reach display followed by the reach effect) is uniformly performed. Therefore, regardless of the gaming state (open extension state, non-open extension state) of the pachinko machine 50, the long fluctuation time (longer than the case where the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong) is determined. There is a high possibility that

Then, after the fluctuation pattern determination process and the jackpot setting process (S356), the process proceeds to the process of S364.
Here, the jackpot setting process is determined by the jackpot symbol (see FIG. 6), and the game state after the jackpot game is executed (whether the time is shortened in Examples 1 and 2 or the high probability state in Example 3 described later). It is a process of acquiring information related to the jackpot game (opening time of jackpot, opening pattern, ending time of jackpot, number of rounds, etc.).
On the other hand, if it is determined to be out of place in S350 (S350: no), the out of place symbol is determined (S358).

Here, in the present embodiment, in the process of S358 that shifts through the first pass / fail determination, it is determined to be either "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 1" or "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 2". Then, when the "special figure 1_off symbol 2" is determined, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is quickly extended (without going through the jackpot game) after the "special figure 1_off symbol 2" is confirmed and displayed. It shifts to the state (second open extension state, that is, the detached specific time reduction).
On the other hand, in S358, which shifts through the second pass / fail judgment, it is uniformly determined as "special figure 2_off symbol 1".

In the present embodiment, the opening extension state (second open extension state) is entered after the definite display of the "special figure 1_off symbol 2 (specific symbol)", but in the present invention, the open extension state (open extension state) The timing of shifting to the second open extension state) is not limited to this. For example, the state shifts to the open extension state (second open extension state) at the time of the final display of the "special figure 1_off symbol 2", or the next change (special symbol) after the final display of the "special figure 1_off symbol 2". Various timings such as at the start of (variation of) and at the start of the fluctuation (variation of the special symbol in which the "special figure 1_out of symbol 2" is to be confirmed and displayed) (that is, when the specific out of symbol is set). It is possible to shift to the open extension state (second open extension state) with. That is, the playability of the pachinko machine 50 to be realized (gamability based on the transition timing) and the timing of transitioning to the open extension state (second open extension state) according to the effect realized according to the game playability. It can be decided (selected) as appropriate.

Then, when the outlier symbol is determined, the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number (S360). When the fluctuation pattern is set in this way, after performing the deviation setting process (S362), the process proceeds to the process of S364 via the process of S363. The processing of S363 will be described later.
Here, in S360, when the reach determination random number is determined to be a value that generates reach, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table considering the game state at that time and the variation pattern determination random number. do. Here, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong, the case where the reach (reach display and the subsequent reach effect) is performed in the variable display of the effect symbol is referred to as "reach off", and the case where the reach is not performed is referred to as "simple off". It will be referred to as.
In addition, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is out of order and the reach is not performed (in the case of simple out of place) and the game state is the non-open extension state, the "variable pattern table for simple out of place and non-open extension". The fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to, and when the gaming state is the open extension state, the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the “simple off and open extension fluctuation pattern table”.

If the result of the hit / fail judgment is out of reach and the reach is performed (in the case of out of reach) and the game state is the non-open extension state, refer to "Variation pattern table for out of reach and non-open extension". When the game state is the open extension state, the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the “variation pattern table for out-of-reach and open extension”. In this case as well, the fluctuation time determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern table for open extension is determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern table for non-open extension, as in the case where the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit. It is considered to be shorter than the fluctuation time.
Generally, at the time of simple disconnection (when not accompanied by reach display and subsequent reach effect), "the fluctuation pattern determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern table for simple disconnection and non-open extension is the time of loss of reach (reach display and subsequent reach). (When accompanied by an effect) Specify a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern determined by referring to the "variation pattern table for out-of-reach and non-open extension".

In the deviation setting process of S362 in the first embodiment, a process of reducing the number of time reductions to "-1" is performed. That is, the remaining number of times (time reduction number) of the special symbol winning / failing determination that can be executed in the time reduction state (open extension state) is decremented by "1".
Further, when the pachinko machine 50 is provided with a probability variation function related to a special symbol in addition to the time saving function (Example 3), the time saving number and the probability variation number are set to "-1" in the deviation setting process of S362. .. That is, the remaining number of times of the special symbol hit / fail judgment that can be executed in the time-saving state (the number of times of time-saving) and the remaining number of times of the hit / fail judgment that can be executed in the high-probability state (probability variation number) are decremented by "1", respectively.

Following S356 or S362, the data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S364), and the process shifts to the jackpot game process. Here, the data transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 in S364 is "data indicating the result of the hit / miss determination (data indicating the result of the hit / miss)" and "when the result of the hit / fail judgment is the big hit, the hit is a big hit. Data indicating the type (in Example 3, data indicating that the jackpot that occurs is a normal jackpot, or data indicating that the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot) "and" If the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong, the miss Is a fluctuation start command (display control command) that includes "data indicating whether the data is out of reach or simple deviation" and "data of the fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time (variation pattern command)".
Further, the effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbol by the process of S364, but the main control device 80 also starts the variation display of the special symbol almost at the same time.

Returning to FIG. 17, further explaining. If it is determined in S322 of FIG. 17 that the special symbol is changing (S322: yes), the process shifts to S366 of FIG. (Based on) is determined. Then, in the case of a negative determination (S366: no), the process proceeds to the jackpot game process as it is. On the other hand, in the case of an affirmative determination (S366: yes), the big hit game process is performed after the definite symbol display process (S368) is performed. In the finalized symbol display process, a command for displaying the confirmed symbol (symbol confirmation command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the special symbol display devices 9 and 10 to stop at the confirmed symbol. Let me.

When it is determined in S324 of FIG. 17 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S324: yes), the process proceeds to S370 of FIG. 20 to determine whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has expired. In the case of a negative determination (S370: no), the jackpot game process is performed.
On the other hand, in the case of an affirmative determination (S370: yes) in S370, the display of the confirmed symbol is finished (S372), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a symbol that becomes a big hit (S374).
When it is determined in S374 that the symbol is a big hit (S376: yes), it is determined in S380 whether or not the time saving flag is 1. If the time saving flag is 1 (S380: yes), the time saving flag is set to 0 in S382, and the process proceeds to S384. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is not 1 (S380: no), the process proceeds to S384 as it is.

Here, when the time reduction flag is 1 in S380, the open extension state when the symbol to be a big hit is confirmed and displayed is the first open extension state (big hit time reduction) and the second open extension state (disengagement). There are cases where the specific time is shortened). Then, in either case, when the jackpot game is completed, the player shifts to the first open extension state (big hit time reduction) (see FIG. 25).

In S384, a state specification command is transmitted. In this case, a command indicating that the game state is "normal probability / non-open extension state (that is, normal game state) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. That is, the game is being played during the jackpot game. The state becomes a normal probability / non-open extension state (normal game state).
Following S384, in S386, the jackpot flag is set by the conditional device operation start process, and in the subsequent S388, the accessory continuous operation device is operated.
When S388 is performed, the jackpot game start process is performed in the subsequent S390. In the jackpot game start process, a command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (big hit opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. When the jackpot game start process is completed, the jackpot game process is performed.

If it is determined in S374 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a symbol that will be a big hit (S374: no), the process proceeds to S398 in FIG. 21 and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". Then, if the time reduction flag is "1" (S398: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is "0" (S404). Then, when the number of time reductions is not "0" (S404: no), the process proceeds to S450 as it is.
On the other hand, when it is determined in S404 that the number of time reductions is "0" (S404: yes), in S406, whether or not the current deviation is a specific deviation (that is, the deviation symbol confirmed and displayed in S368 is specified. Whether or not it is an out-of-order symbol) is determined.

If a negative determination is made in S406 (when the definite symbol displayed in S368 is a non-specific deviant symbol), the time reduction flag is set to "0" in S408, and the process proceeds to S450.
On the other hand, if the current deviation is a specific deviation (S406: yes), the process of setting the number of time reductions (S410) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S450. In this case, the time saving flag is maintained at "1" because the out-of-order symbol indicating the occurrence of the specific out-of-specification is confirmed and displayed. That is, when it is determined that the number of time reductions is "0" (S404: yes), the time reduction flag is originally set to "0" due to this fluctuation, but the value of the time reduction flag is set to "1". It is maintained and is in the open extension state (second open extension state). Even in this second open extension state, the open extension function for shortening the average fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortening the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and extending the open time of the normal electric accessory is activated.

If the time reduction flag is not "1" in S398 (S398: no), it is determined in S430 whether or not the current deviation is a specific deviation (whether or not the specific deviation symbol is confirmed and displayed in S368). .. Then, when a negative determination is made in S430, the process proceeds to S450 through the process of S435. The processing of S435 will be described later.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in S430, the process proceeds to S450 after performing the process of setting the number of time reductions (S432) and the process of setting the time reduction flag to "1" (S434). When the time saving flag is set to "1" in S434, the state shifts to the open extension state (second open extension state).

Here, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), an out-of-order symbol (special figure 1_out-of-time symbol 2) indicating the occurrence of a specific outlier when in the non-open extension state (non-time saving state) is confirmed and displayed. If this is done, a specific time reduction will be given, and when the open extension state (time reduction state) is in the open extension state (time reduction state), even if the deviation symbol (special figure 1_off symbol 2) indicating the occurrence of the specific deviation is confirmed, the specific time reduction will not be given. Is the principle. However, even in the open extension state (time reduction state), in the fluctuation that ends the open extension state (time reduction state) (final fluctuation in the time reduction state), the deviation symbol indicating the occurrence of a specific deviation (special figure 1_off symbol 2). When is confirmed and displayed, a specific time reduction is given and the open extension state (time reduction state) is continued (see the note in FIG. 22 (a)).
However, unlike this embodiment, S406 and S410 are excluded from FIG. 21, and if the value of the time saving flag is "1" at the end of the current fluctuation (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol), the occurrence of a specific deviation occurs. Even if the indicated out-of-print symbol (special figure 1_out-of-image symbol 2) is confirmed and displayed, the specific time reduction may not be uniformly given and the processing may be simplified.

In the first embodiment, even if a deviated symbol (“Special Figure 1_Detachment symbol 2”) indicating the occurrence of a specific deviation is confirmed and displayed in the open extension state (time reduction state), the deviation specific time reduction is not given. , In the case where "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 2" is set in the open extension state (time saving state), the out of place symbol may be replaced. For example, even if the out-of-order symbol is determined to be "special figure 1_out-of-image symbol 2", the out-of-design symbol that is confirmed and displayed may be replaced with "special figure 1_out-of-image symbol 1". In this case, even if "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 2" is confirmed and displayed, even if a specific time reduction is not given, it is possible to prevent the player from causing unnecessary confusion.
Further, as shown in the modified example 1 described later, when the open extension state (time saving state) is in the open extension state (time saving state), the specific time saving may be given in principle based on the definite display of the specific deviation (FIG. 22). (B)). This point will be described later.

In S450, the main control device 80 issues a state specification command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is in the probable change, whether or not the time is shortened, and the sub-integrated control device 83 after the special symbol determination time (600 ms). And shift to the jackpot game processing.
In the case of this embodiment, the timing of transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 in the special symbol hit / miss determination process is after the special symbol confirmation time, but at the start of the special symbol change. In addition, the status specification command may be transmitted even when the power is restored.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25.
First, as shown in FIG. 23, in the jackpot game process, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S500). When it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500: yes), the large winning opening 14 is open (S502), and it is determined that the large winning opening 14 is closed. (S502: no), it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is closed during the interval between round games (S506).

If it is not even during the interval between round games (S506: no), it is determined whether the jackpot end effect is in progress (S508). If this is also a negative determination (S508: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the effect of starting the big hit game has elapsed (S510). When the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S510: yes), the jackpot opening process (S512) is performed to end (return) the jackpot game process.
In S500, when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no), the jackpot game process is terminated. Further, in S510, even if the jackpot start effect time has not elapsed (S510: no), the jackpot game process is terminated.

If it is determined that the large winning opening 14 is open (S502: yes), the process proceeds to S514 in FIG. 24, and it is determined whether or not 10 large winning openings 14 have been won. In this embodiment, the prescribed number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 is 10, but it may be 8 or 9, and is not particularly limited.
If 10 pieces have not been won in the large winning opening 14 (S514: no), the process proceeds to S516 to determine whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has expired. When the opening time ends (S516: yes), the process proceeds to S518. If the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is not finished (S516: no), the big hit game process is finished (returned) as it is.

In S514, when 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 14 (S514: yes), the big winning opening closing process (S518) is performed, the big hit interval process (S520) is performed, and the big hit game process is completed (S514: yes). Return).

Return to FIG. If it is determined in S506 of FIG. 23 that the interval is in progress (S506: yes), the process proceeds to S522 of FIG. 24 to determine whether or not the interval time between round games has elapsed. When the interval time between round games has elapsed (S522: yes), it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 was opened immediately before the final round (S524). If the interval time between round games has not elapsed (S522: no), the jackpot game process is terminated (returned) as it is. In S524, if it is the final round (S524: yes), the jackpot end effect processing (S526) is performed, and the jackpot game processing is completed (returned).

In S524, if it is not the final round (S524: no), the process of opening the big winning opening 14 (S528) is performed, and the big hit game process is finished (returned). In the process of opening / closing the large winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Based on the signal, the sub-integrated control device 83 grasps the current round and performs an effect according to the round.

Return to FIG. If it is determined in S508 of FIG. 23 that the jackpot end effect is in progress (S508: yes), the process proceeds to S530 of FIG. 25 to determine whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. Then, if the jackpot end effect time has not elapsed (S530: no), the jackpot game process is terminated (returned).
On the other hand, when the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S530: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S532), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S534).

Then, when S534 is executed, it shifts to S544, and it is determined whether or not to shift to a shorter time in the next game state.
In this embodiment, a positive determination is uniformly made in S544, and then a process of setting the number of time reductions (S546) and a process of setting the time reduction flag to 1 (S548) are performed, and then the process proceeds to S554. When the time reduction flag is set to 1, the opening extension function of shortening the average fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortening the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory is set. Here, in S546, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. The process of performing a process such as extending the opening time of the set ordinary electric accessory a set number of times is sometimes called "time reduction control".
In S554, the main control device 80 performs a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 83, and in subsequent S556, transmits a state designation command to the sub-integrated control device 83. Then, the jackpot game process is returned.

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, an outline of the effect executed by the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment will be briefly described.
In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on each command (S364 in FIG. 18) transmitted from the main control device 80, and the effect symbol display device. By performing the effect display performed on the screen 6a of No. 6, controlling the sound effect generated from the speaker 66, and controlling the light emitting mode of the LED / lamp 26 for illumination, the variation display of a special symbol or the like can be performed. Perform the corresponding effect.

Further, in the effect display shown in FIG. 26, the variation display area 6H is displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and in this variation display area 6H, the effect symbols in the left and right are in response to the start of variation of the special symbol. Starts vertical fluctuation (scroll fluctuation). Then, in the variation display area 6H, when the variation time (variation time of the special symbol) specified by the above-mentioned variation pattern elapses, the combination stops with a combination indicating the result of the hit / fail determination. In the variable display area 6H, the constituent symbol displayed on the left side is referred to as a left effect symbol 6L, the constituent symbol displayed on the right side is referred to as a right effect symbol 6R, and the constituent symbol displayed in the center is referred to as a middle effect symbol 6C. Further, information (related information) 6F corresponding to the game state at that time appears on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and the related information 6F is displayed through characters, moving images, live-action images, and the like.

Here, FIG. 26A shows a display mode of the screen 6a when the game is proceeding in the normal game state (normal probability / non-open extension state). In this display mode, the left-handed display L1 is displayed, which prompts the player to launch the game ball into the left-handed area 3L.

When the fluctuation start command received by the sub-integrated control device 83 identifies the occurrence of a big hit, the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R are stopped at the same effect symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the fluctuation. The display is displayed, the reach display is executed with the middle effect symbol 6C in a fluctuating state, and the reach effect is started with the reach display as an opportunity. Then, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the variation time of the effect symbol (variation time of the special symbol) is completed, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol (for example, the numbered doublet symbol) is displayed. ) Is confirmed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), after executing the jackpot game, the open extension state (first open extension state) is started. In this open extension state (first open extension state), the variable display area 6H is reduced, and the screen 6a displays "Tatsuyoshi RUSH" (display indicating that the jackpot time is shortened) N1 as the related information 6F. Further, in this open extension state (first open extension state), the "right-handed display R1 for urging the player to launch the game ball into the right-handed area 3R" is executed on the screen 6a. Further, after the open extension state is reached, the display N2 indicating the remaining number of times "100 times" is displayed on the screen 6a at the start of the first fluctuation.

The display N2 of the remaining number of times and the right-handed display R1 are continued until the upper limit number of times of 100 is reached unless a big hit occurs in the open extension state (during the big hit time reduction). Further, the numerical value (display content) indicated by the display N2 of the remaining number of times is decremented by 1 each time the special symbol starts to fluctuate (every time the effect display is started).
Then, when the open extension state (big hit time reduction) is completed, the screen 6a is returned to the normal game state (see FIG. 26A).

On the other hand, when the fluctuation start command specifies the occurrence of "non-specific deviation", when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation starts, the left effect symbol 6L, the right effect symbol 6R, and the middle effect symbol 6C Is stopped in this order, and the "non-specific out-of-specification symbol" of the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed.
In this case, the out-of-order symbol (for example, the random number symbol) is confirmed and displayed. In addition, when the out-of-order symbol of the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed, the reach display and the reach effect may be accompanied during the fluctuation, or the reach display and the reach effect may not be accompanied.

Further, even when the fluctuation start command specifies the occurrence of "specific deviation", when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation starts, the left effect symbol 6L, the right effect symbol 6R, and the middle effect symbol 6C are displayed. It is stopped in this order, and the out-of-order symbol of the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed.
The effect symbol indicating the occurrence of this "specific deviation" (hereinafter referred to as "specific deviation effect symbol") is different from the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of "non-specific deviation" (hereinafter referred to as "non-specific deviation effect symbol"). .. For example, as shown in FIG. 26 (e), when the "specific out-of-specification effect symbol" is confirmed and displayed, the "specific out-of-specification effect symbol (even numbers are arranged in ascending order from left to right) in the variable display area 6H. ) Is confirmed and displayed. In addition, on the screen 6a, along with the predetermined character K1 as the related information 6F, "Suddenly, the character information M1 indicating that the Tatsuyoshi chance specific time reduction starts from the next fluctuation" is displayed. Will be done.

Normally, the specific deviation occurs when the game ball is launched aiming at the left-handed area 3L, and the specific deviation time reduction (second open extension state) is suddenly started without executing the jackpot game, so the player It is necessary to change from a state in which the game ball is launched aiming at the left-handed area 3L to a state in which the game ball is launched aiming at the right-handed area 3R. Therefore, in order to reliably notify that the shift to the specified time reduction for disengagement (second open extension state) is performed, a clear display indicating the transition to the specific time reduction for disengagement is executed.

When the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of "specific deviation" is confirmed and displayed, the deviation specific time reduction (second open extension state) is started. Then, after the detached specific time reduction (second open extension state) is reached, the remaining number display N2 indicating that the remaining number of times is "50 times" is displayed on the screen 6a at the start of the first fluctuation. In addition, the right-handed display R1 is executed from beginning to end while the disengagement specific time reduction (second open extension state) is being executed.
Moreover, if the bear Tatsuyoshi (character K2) can catch the character K3 indicating the occurrence of the big hit, the character information M2 suggesting that the big hit can be obtained is displayed (see FIG. 26 (f)). ).

Further, even in the second open extension state (disengagement specific time reduction), the remaining number of times on the screen 6a (the remaining number of times display N2 is the number of times of display) is 1 decrement every time the special symbol starts to fluctuate (every time the effect display is started). Will be done. Then, when the second open extension state (disengagement specific time reduction) is completed, the screen 6a is returned to the normal game state (see FIG. 26A).
In addition, when the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of "specific deviation" is confirmed and displayed, the open extension state (specific time reduction state) is started without going through the big hit game, so that the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of "specific deviation" is displayed. , It is desirable to use an effect symbol that does not mislead the "big hit" as an effect symbol that indicates the occurrence, so as not to cause confusion among the players.

Next, the effect start process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27 (a). This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 activates the effect start process, it determines whether or not it has received the fluctuation start command (S1100). Then, when a negative determination is made (S1100: no), the effect start process is terminated as it is, and when an affirmative determination is made (S1100: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S1105, which is used when allocating the effect pattern (effect mode). Get the distribution random number to do.
Here, the fluctuation start command is a command transmitted from the main control device 80 when starting the fluctuation of the special symbol (see S364 in FIG. 18). Then, this fluctuation start command includes data indicating the result (big hit, miss) of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol, and data indicating the fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation time. Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination of the special symbol is a big hit, the fluctuation start command includes a symbol designation command (data indicating the type of the generated big hit) for designating the big hit symbol.

In addition, this fluctuation start command includes data that specifies "data that specifies a non-specific deviation" or "data that specifies a specific deviation" when the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is a deviation. ..

When the sub-integrated control device 83 executes S1105, it shifts to S1110, sets the "effect display (display effect) pattern (effect pattern) started in response to the variable display of the special symbol", and shifts to S1115. ..

In S1115, a process of setting a stop symbol of the effect symbol is performed. In this case, if the big hit symbol is the big hit symbol, it is set to "a symbol consisting of three-digit doublet numbers", and if it is an out-of-order symbol, it is set to "three-digit rose number". "Structured pattern" is set. Then, in the out-of-design symbol indicating the occurrence of a specific out-of-order symbol, a symbol in which even numbers are arranged in ascending order from left to right is set, and an effect symbol that is clearly easy to distinguish from the jackpot symbol is set.
Then, after S1115, the variable display of the effect symbol is started (S1120), and the effect start process is returned. At that time, the sound effect accompanying the effect display to be started and the light emission effect are also started.

Next, the effect stop process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27 (b). This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When the effect stop process is started, it is determined whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 has received the variable stop command (S1200). Here, the fluctuation stop command is a command transmitted from the main control device 40 when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped and the confirmed symbol is displayed (see the process of S368 in FIG. 18).
Then, when a negative determination is made (S1200: no), the effect stop process is terminated as it is, a process of transmitting the effect symbol confirmation display instruction signal to the effect symbol control device 82 is performed, and the effect stop process is terminated.

Here, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the "big hit symbol (effect symbol)" is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the processing of S1205.
In this case, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed with the same number symbol (effect symbol) as the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and the occurrence of a big hit is notified.
On the other hand, when the result of the hit / fail determination is wrong, the “off symbol (effect symbol)” is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the processing of S1205.
In this case, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed with a number symbol (effect symbol) different from the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and the occurrence of disengagement is notified.

According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, in addition to the jackpot time saving that shifts to the open extension state after executing the jackpot game based on the confirmed display of the jackpot symbol, the specific missed symbol (“Special Figure 1_Off symbol 2”). Based on the confirmation display of, the player is provided with a specific time reduction that shifts to the open extension state without executing the jackpot game.
In the case of a specific time reduction, the player shifts to the open extension state without going through the big hit game, so that the player can be surprised and delighted that the advantageous state (open extension state) is suddenly started. For example, when the specific out-of-specification symbol (“special figure 1_out-of-image symbol 2”) is confirmed and displayed, the open extension state is quickly started, so that the player can be impacted and the game interest can be improved.
Then, when the game state is deviated and the time shifts to the specific time reduction, the player can launch the game ball toward the right-handed area 3R, thereby performing an advantageous game, as in the case of shifting to the jackpot time reduction.

That is, in the normal game state (normal probability / non-open extension state), the game ball is fired toward the left-handed area 3L, and the first hit / fail judgment (the first hit / fail judgment regarding the first special symbol) is made with a jackpot probability of 1/199. ) Will be a big hit, and the game will proceed. However, in the normal game state, the game is executed mainly based on the first hit / fail determination, and even if a big hit is generated, there is a high possibility that the "4R big hit game" in which the amount of prize balls is small is executed.
However, in the first hit / fail judgment, the specific symbol (“specific out-of-specification symbol” in Example 1 and “small hit symbol” in Example 2 described later) is confirmed and displayed with the same probability as the jackpot probability (1/199 probability). Then, although the big hit game is not executed, the open extension state (“disengagement specific time reduction” in Example 1 and “small hit specific time reduction” in Example 2 described later) is given from there.

In this 50-time open extension state (“disengagement specific time reduction”, “small hit specific time reduction”), it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second starting port 12 (ordinary electric accessory), and the second hit / fail judgment ( The game will shift to a game in which the result of the success / failure judgment regarding the second special symbol) becomes a big hit. In this case, when a big hit occurs, there is a high possibility that the "10R big hit game" with a large amount of prize balls will be executed, and the game can proceed in an advantageous situation.
As described above, in this embodiment, in addition to the big hit time reduction, a specific time reduction occurs in addition to the big hit time reduction state, so that the chance of executing the game mainly based on the second hit / fail judgment is expanded as compared with the normal pachinko machine. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Next, a first modification of the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a modification 1) will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 (b) and 28.
As described above, in the first embodiment, when the value of the time saving flag is "1" and the specific out-of-specification symbol ("special figure 1_out-of-time symbol 2") is confirmed and displayed, the number of time reductions is not overwritten in principle. (The remaining number of times should be continued and the function to give time reduction should not be activated). On the other hand, as in the modified example 1 of FIG. 22B, when the value of the time saving flag is "1" and the specific out-of-specification symbol ("special figure 1_out-of-time symbol 2") is confirmed and displayed, the number of time reductions is set. It may be overwritten (update the number of time reductions). Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 50 of the first modification will be described.

The pachinko machine 50 of the first modification is the same as the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment except that FIG. 28 is applied instead of FIG. 21.
Also in the first modification, if a negative determination is made in S398, the process proceeds to S430, and if a negative determination is made in S430, the process proceeds to S450 as it is. Further, when an affirmative determination is made in S430, the process proceeds to S450 through the processes of S432 and S434.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S398 that the value of the time saving flag is "1" (S398: yes), whether or not the current deviation is a specific deviation in S400 (that is, the deviation symbol confirmed and displayed in S368 is "special". Whether or not it is “Fig. 1_Out of design 2”) is determined. Then, when a negative determination is made in S400 (S400: no), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is "0" (S407). Then, when the number of time reductions is not "0" (S407: no), the process proceeds to S450 as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S407 that the number of time reductions is "0" (S407: yes), the time reduction flag is set to "0" in S408, and the process proceeds to S450.

Further, when the current deviation is a specific deviation in S400 (S400: yes), it is determined in S410b whether or not the number of time reductions (remaining number) is less than "50". Then, when an affirmative determination is made in S410b, the process (S412) for setting the number of time reductions is performed, and then the process proceeds to S450. In this case, the number of time reductions is updated to the initial value (50) of the number of time reductions related to the specific time reduction (disappearance specific time reduction in the modified example 1 and small hit specific time reduction in the second embodiment described later).
On the other hand, when the number of time reductions (remaining number of times) is "50" or more (S410b: no), the process proceeds to S450 as it is. For example, when the number of time reductions (remaining number of times) is "70" in the jackpot time reduction state and "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 2" is confirmed and displayed, the time reduction number of times (remaining number of times) remains as it is in the jackpot time reduction state. Be maintained.

It should be noted that the process of S410b may be excluded from FIG. 28, and when the affirmative determination of S400 is passed, the process may shift to S412. In this case, by confirming the display of "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 2", the playability can be varied depending on the player, which may be advantageous or disadvantageous. That is, when the number of time reductions (remaining number of times) is less than "50", the number of time reductions (remaining number of times) increases when the deviation symbol ("Special Figure 1_Out of design 2") indicating the occurrence of a specific deviation is confirmed and displayed. ) Exceeds "50", and when the out-of-order symbol ("Special figure 1_out-of-image symbol 2") is confirmed and displayed, the number of time reductions is reduced, which is a thrilling game playability.
Further, in the present invention, a plurality of specific symbols (outlier symbols indicating the occurrence of specific deviations or small hit symbols described later) are provided (for example, the first specific symbol and the second specific symbol), and the value of the time saving flag is "1". Overwrite the number of time reductions according to the specific symbol that is confirmed and displayed at a certain time (for example, overwrite the first specific symbol) or do not overwrite (for example, do not overwrite the second specific symbol). You may.

Next, a second modification of the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a modification 2) will be described with reference to FIG. 29.
In the pachinko machine 50 of the second modification, there is a case where a different number of time reductions is given when shifting to a specific time reduction (disengagement specific time reduction).
For example, a plurality of types of specific symbols (specific out-of-specification symbols, small hit symbols to be described later) may be provided, and a different number of time reductions may be given depending on the type of specific symbol to be set.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, a plurality of types of specific deviated symbols may be provided, and different time reduction times may be given depending on the type of the deviated symbols (hereinafter, referred to as the first method). The same applies to the small hit symbol described later on this point. That is, the number of time reductions given may differ depending on whether "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 2" is confirmed and displayed, or "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 3" is confirmed and displayed (the former is "50"). "Times, the latter is" 30 times ").

In addition, it may be decided whether or not to give a time reduction at the time of determining whether or not the special symbol is correct, and if it is decided to give the time reduction, the number of time reductions may be decided by lottery. Hereinafter, this method is referred to as a second method.
According to the first method, when the specific symbol is determined (when the specific symbol is set), the number of time reductions is also determined, so that the judgment process can be reduced. On the other hand, according to the second method, even if the symbols to be confirmed and displayed (specific symbols) are the same, it is possible to make the number of time reductions actually given different, so that the symbols to be confirmed and displayed (specific). It is possible to prevent the number of time reductions from being revealed by the design). Therefore, according to the second method, the game is advanced while imagining the number of time reductions given when shifting to the specific time reduction (disappearance specific time reduction in Example 1, small hit specific time reduction in Example 2 described later). be able to.

Further, as a third modification of the first embodiment, when the value of the time saving flag is "1", even if the specific symbol (specific out-of-specification symbol) is displayed, the time-saving number of times is not given and it is processed as a mere out-of-time symbol. The configuration to be used is conceivable.
If a specific symbol is displayed in the normal / non-open extension state, a time reduction is given, so that it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is easy for the player to understand without complicated control and game playability.

Here, the processing of S363 of FIG. 18 and S435 of FIG. 21 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. The processes shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 show processes related to time reduction control based on the number of deviation fluctuations. The process related to the time reduction control based on the number of deviation fluctuations may be applied to each modification of the first embodiment. It can also be applied to Example 2 or Example 3 described later.
In the "disengagement fluctuation number addition process" shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not the current pachinko machine 50 is in a state in which the probability variation flag is not set (that is, 0) is not in a high probability state (S1000). Although the first embodiment does not have the probabilistic variation function, the third embodiment has the probabilistic variation function, so that the process of S1000 is executed in order to make it applicable to the third embodiment.
If an affirmative determination is made in S1000, a process of incrementing the number of deviation fluctuations N is performed (S1001). After performing the processing of S1001 or when a negative determination is made in S1000, the processing is returned and the process proceeds to the processing of S364 in FIG.

The process shown in FIG. 30 indicates the number of deviation fluctuations N when the judgment results of the first hit / fail judgment and the second hit / miss judgment are not big hits. The number of deviation fluctuations N indicates the total of the number of deviation fluctuations N1 in the first hit / fail determination and the number of deviation fluctuations N2 in the second hit / fail determination. That is, when the number of deviation fluctuations N is incremented, either the number of deviation fluctuations N1 in the first hit / fail determination or the number of deviation fluctuations N2 in the second hit / fail determination is incremented.
The number of deviation fluctuations N, the number of deviation fluctuations N1, and the number of deviation fluctuations N2 are initially set when affirmatively determined in S350 of FIG. 18, that is, due to the occurrence of a big hit. Further, it can be initialized when the RAM clear SW46 or the like is operated to initialize the data to be stored, or when the setting key SW47 or the like is operated to change the setting probability.
In this embodiment, when the probability change flag is set, the number of deviations N is not incremented, but an increment may be used. For example, in the case of a configuration in which the large winning opening 14 is not continuously opened and the prize ball is hardly obtained due to a small hit or the like and the state shifts to the high probability state (so-called abrupt function), the number of misses even in the high probability state. N may be incremented. This is because the player does not make a profit from the jackpot game when the probability shifts to the high probability state by the sudden function.
If the number of deviations N is incremented when the probability shifts to the high probability state by the sudden function, the player can be relieved by the time saving control when the big hit does not occur in the high probability state. On the other hand, if the sudden function shifts to the high probability state and a big hit occurs, the number of deviation fluctuations N is initialized, so that the player is not given an excessive profit.

In the “disengagement fluctuation number time reduction set process” shown in FIG. 31, it is first determined whether or not the deviation fluctuation number N reaches a predetermined upper limit number MN (S1005). If a negative determination is made that the result has not been reached, the process returns and the process proceeds to S450 in FIG.
In this embodiment, only whether or not the number of deviations N reaches the upper limit number MN is determined, but whether or not the number of deviation fluctuations N1 in the first hit / fail judgment reaches the predetermined upper limit number MN1 is determined by the second hit / fail determination. It may be determined at the same time whether or not the number of deviation fluctuations N2 reaches the predetermined upper limit number of times MN2 and whether or not the number of small hits reaches the upper limit number of times. In this case, if any one of the determinations is affirmative, the process proceeds to S1006, and if all the determinations have not reached the upper limit, the process returns.

If it is determined affirmatively that the number of deviation fluctuations N has reached the predetermined upper limit number MN (S1005), then the lottery process is performed according to the time reduction control number MC (S1006). The time reduction control number MC indicates the number of times the time reduction control is performed, and is initially set due to the occurrence of a big hit. Further, it can be initialized by operating the RAM clear SW46 or the like.
In this embodiment, when the value of the time reduction control number MC is 1, the winning probability by lottery is low, and the winning probability is set to increase as the value of the time reduction control number MC increases. For example, when the time saving control number MC value is 1, the winning probability of the time saving lottery is 1/10, when the MC value is 2, the winning probability is 1/6, and when the MC value is 3, the winning probability is 1. When the value of / 4 and MC is 4, the winning probability is set to 1/2, and when the value of MC is 5, the winning probability is set to 1/1.
If no prize is won by the process of S1006 (S1007), the process shifts to S1011.
On the other hand, if the winner is selected by the process of S1006 (S1007), the time reduction number setting process (S1008) and the time reduction flag setting process (S1009) are performed. The process shown in S1008 is the same as the process of S432 or the like shown in FIG. 21 described above, and the process shown in S1009 is the same as the process of S434 or the like.

The time reduction number STN set in S1008 may be a constant value regardless of the time reduction control number MC, and the number of times may be changed according to the time reduction control number MC.
For example, when the value of the time saving control number MC is 1, the value of the time saving number STN is 40, and when the value of MC is 5, the value of the time saving number STN is 100. As a result, even if the time saving control is executed, the big hit does not occur, and as the number of times of the time saving control increases, the number of times of the time saving control increases, and the chance of the big hit increases.
Similarly, the number of times of the upper limit number of times MN may be changed according to the time reduction control number of times MC. For example, when the value of the time reduction control number MC is 1, the value of the upper limit number MN is 790, and when the value of the time reduction control number MC is 5, the value of the upper limit number MN is 390. As a result, even if the time saving control is executed, the big hit does not occur, and as the number of times of the time saving control increases, the time saving control based on the number of deviations N is executed earlier, and the chance of the big hit increases.
If the upper limit number of times MN is fixed to a constant value, it is possible to perform time reduction control every time the number of deviation fluctuations N reaches a certain number of times.
In S1010 following S1009, a process of incrementing the time reduction control number MC is performed.
In the subsequent S1011, a process of initializing the number of deviation fluctuations N is performed, and then the process returns and shifts to S450 of FIG.
When the number of deviation fluctuations N is initialized, the number of deviation fluctuations N1 and the number of deviation fluctuations N2 are also initialized.
If the product is not won by the process of S1006 (S1007), the process may shift to S1010. In this case, even if the time saving lottery is not won, the time saving control number MC is incremented, which can affect the winning probability of the next time saving lottery.

The upper limit number of times MN or the like is predetermined based on the performance of the gaming machine such as the jackpot probability.
For example, if the jackpot probability at the time of low probability is 1 / LP, it is conceivable that 2.0 × LP ≦ MN ≦ 4.0 × LP. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot probability is 1/199, so 398 ≦ MN ≦ 796.
Similarly, the time saving number STN set in S1008 is also predetermined based on the performance of the gaming machine such as the jackpot probability. For example, if the jackpot probability at the time of low probability is 1 / LP, it is conceivable that 0.2 × LP ≦ STN ≦ 5.0 × LP. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot probability is 1/199, so 40 ≦ STN ≦ 995. These values can be changed as appropriate.
Further, the time reduction number STN can be added to the time reduction number of other time reduction controls, or can be changed to a time reduction number with a large number of times at that time.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the number of time reductions when the time reduction symbol is displayed in the first special figure is 50 times, but the time reduction number STN remains less in the time reduction control based on the number of deviation fluctuations N. When it becomes less than 50 and the time saving symbol is displayed on the first special figure, the time saving number is newly set to 50 times. Alternatively, the number of time reductions of 50 times according to the time reduction symbol of the first special figure is added to the remaining number of time reductions.
Although the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has been described as not having the jackpot probability setting function, for the pachinko machine 50 having the setting function, the upper limit number of times MN or the time saving number of times STN is within the above range for each setting. The range may be set based on the setting having the lowest jackpot probability, or the range may be set based on the setting having the highest jackpot probability.

The number of deviation fluctuations N and / or the maximum number of times MN may be displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. In this case, even if the previous player finishes the game, it is conceivable that the number of deviations N is not initialized, or is not initialized until a certain period of time, for example, 1 to 2 hours or more has elapsed. As a result, when the player is replaced, the later player can take over the number of deviation fluctuations N by the earlier player. Since the later player can start the game from an advantageous state in which the number of deviations N is inherited, it is expected that the player will feel like playing the game and the operation of the hall will be increased.
After the previous player finishes the game, the number of deviation fluctuations N by the previous player may be displayed, but a certain period of time, for example, 10 to 20 minutes has passed since the later player started the game. Even if the number of deviation fluctuations N is displayed later, or when the number of deviation fluctuations N becomes a certain percentage or more of the upper limit number MN, for example, 1/3 to 1/2 or more of the upper limit number MN, the number of deviation fluctuations N is displayed. good. The number of deviation fluctuations obtained by adding the number of deviation fluctuations of the later player to the number of deviation fluctuations by the previous player is displayed. At this time, the number of deviation fluctuations by the previous player may be displayed.
As a result, it can be expected that the number of deviation fluctuations N by the previous player remains, so that the pachinko machine 50 in which the number of deviation fluctuations N is not displayed can be expected to play the game.
At this time, until the number of deviation fluctuations N is displayed, the specific number N is not displayed at the place indicating the number of deviation fluctuations N, but the "?" Mark, the "☆" mark, the character of the animation, etc. A symbol suggesting that the number of deviation fluctuations N by the player remains may be displayed. Even if the value of the number of deviation fluctuations N is zero, the suggestion symbol may be displayed at a constant rate, and if the value of the number of deviation fluctuations N is not zero, it may be displayed without fail. These suggestion symbols may be clearly displayed, or may be displayed in a display mode that cannot be discriminated without careful observation.

According to this embodiment, in addition to the time saving control executed after the big hit game and the time saving control by a specific deviation symbol, the time reduction control is also performed when the deviation fluctuation number N reaches a predetermined upper limit number MN.
As a result, the game ball wins in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, and even though the first special figure or the second special figure fluctuates frequently, it comes off when a big hit does not occur. Time reduction control based on the number of fluctuations N will be performed.
This is expected to have the effect of not increasing the loss of the player. This is because the time saving control increases the chances of a big hit.
Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the time saving lottery for performing the time saving control according to the time saving control number MC, the value of the time saving number STN or the upper limit number MN in the time saving control can be changed. As a result, even though the time reduction control is performed, as the number of time reduction controls increases, the time for performing the time reduction control based on the number of deviations N can be accelerated, or the number of time reductions in the time reduction control can be increased. , It exerts the effect of increasing the probability of winning the time saving lottery.
Further, in this embodiment, since the number of deviation fluctuations is not counted only when the jackpot winning probability is in the high probability state, the number of deviation fluctuations during the time reduction control executed after the jackpot game or during the time reduction control by a specific deviation symbol is performed. It becomes possible to count.

It should be noted that the larger the value of the time reduction control number MC, the lower the winning probability of the time reduction lottery, the reduction of the time reduction number in the time reduction control, or the increase of the upper limit number MN value, which are disadvantageous conditions for the player. It is also possible. Alternatively, it is possible to appropriately combine the disadvantages and advantages of each condition.
Further, in this embodiment, the time saving control executed after the big hit game, the time saving control by a specific deviation symbol, and the time saving control when the deviation fluctuation number N reaches a predetermined upper limit number MN are configured to be executed. However, each time saving control may be combined as appropriate, or a configuration in which a single time saving control is executed may be used.
For example, a time saving control based on a specific deviation symbol and a time reduction control when the deviation fluctuation number N reaches a predetermined upper limit number MN may be executed, and the deviation fluctuation number N reaches a predetermined upper limit number MN. It may be configured to execute only the time saving control at the time.

In the "disengagement fluctuation number time reduction set processing" shown in FIG. 31, when it is determined that the player has not won in S1007, a configuration is adopted in which the process shifts to S1011 and the deviation fluctuation number N is initialized. .. In this case, since the number of deviation fluctuations at that time is the upper limit number of times MN, the number of deviation fluctuations is incremented from the upper limit number of times MN in the “outlier fluctuation number addition process” shown in FIG. Further, the value of the upper limit number of times MN in S1005 of the “difference variation number time reduction set process” shown in FIG. 31 is a value obtained by adding a value of a certain number of times, for example, 20 times.
In the case of this configuration, since the number of deviations and fluctuations is not initialized even if the time saving lottery (S1006 to S1007) is not won, the player's sense of loss can be alleviated, and there is an effect of giving a sense of expectation to the next opportunity.
If it is determined in S1007 that the product has not been won, in the case of the configuration in which the process shifts to S1011 and the number of deviations N is initialized, the time reduction control number MC is not incremented, so the upper limit number MN in S1005 is reset to a small value. It is preferable to do so. With this configuration, even if the time-saving lottery is not won and the number of fluctuations N is initialized, the opportunity for the next time-saving lottery is given at an early stage.

Further, the processing of S1006 and S1007 in FIG. 31 in this embodiment may be eliminated, and the time reduction control may be performed without fail when the number of deviation fluctuations N reaches the upper limit number of times MN. At this time, a configuration is conceivable in which the number of deviations N is initialized before the time reduction control is started, and the value of the upper limit number MN is reset to a small value. In this configuration, if a big hit occurs during the time reduction control, the number of deviation fluctuations N at that time is initialized, and the value of the upper limit number of times MN is reset to a large value.
By doing so, if a big hit does not occur during the time reduction control, the time reduction control based on the number of deviation fluctuations N will come back early, while if a big hit occurs during the time reduction control, the time reduction control based on the number of deviation fluctuations N will be performed. It is possible to delay the visit.

Further, the following configuration can be considered as a modified example of the time saving control based on the number of deviation fluctuations N of the first embodiment shown in FIG. The maximum value MMN of the number of deviation fluctuations and the maximum value MSTN of the number of time reductions are determined based on the jackpot probability, and the total of the upper limits MN1, MN2, MN3 to MN10 of the number of deviation fluctuations is set as the maximum value MMN, and the number of time reductions STN1 and STN2 in each time reduction control. , STN3 to STN10 are set to be the maximum value MSTN, and if the number of deviation fluctuations reaches the upper limit MN1, the time reduction control MC1 of the time reduction number STN1 is executed, and if a big hit does not occur in this time reduction control MC1, the next If the number of fluctuations reaches the upper limit MN2, the time reduction control MC2 of the time reduction number STN2 is executed. be. In the case of this configuration, the time saving lottery is not executed.
In the case of this configuration, the number of deviation fluctuations N may or may not be initialized when the upper limits MN1, MN2, and MN3 to MN10 are reached. If not initialized, the upper limits MN1, MN2, MN3 to MN10 are added.

(2) Example 2
Next, the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 37.
In the first embodiment, the specific deviation is illustrated as the specific symbol, but the small hit symbol or the specific small hit symbol may be used as the specific symbol.
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the content of the big hit game (big hit symbol, number of rounds) executed when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment, second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol is a big hit. The game state that shifts after the jackpot game is executed is the same as that of the first embodiment (see FIG. 6). That is, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is more likely that a player will be given a higher game value when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit than when the result of the first hit / miss judgment is a big hit. It has become.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, if the result of the first hit / fail determination is not a big hit, it may be a small hit, and the small hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed is set to "special figure 1_small hit symbol 1". There are times.
Further, when the result of the first hit / fail determination is not a big hit or a small hit (that is, when it is a miss), the miss symbol is uniformly set to "special figure 1_miss symbol 1". If the result of the second hit / fail determination is not a big hit (that is, if it is a miss), the missed symbol is uniformly set to "special figure 2_missed symbol 1". It should be noted that even in the first hit / fail determination of the second embodiment, a specific deviation may occur.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, the result of the second hit / fail determination is not a small hit, but the second hit / fail determination may also be determined to be a small hit. Further, in the second embodiment, one type of small hit symbol is provided, and when the small hit symbol is set, the time shifts to a specific time reduction (hereinafter, may be referred to as a small hit specific time reduction), but a plurality of types of small hit symbols are provided. When the small hit symbol is set to a specific small hit symbol (specific small hit symbol), it shifts to a specific time reduction (small hit specific time reduction), and the small hit symbol is changed to another small hit symbol (non-specific small hit symbol). If it is set, it may not shift to the specific time reduction (small hit specific time reduction).

Next, the feature points of the "hit / fail determination process for the special symbol" of the second embodiment and the small hit game process executed in the second embodiment will be described.
In the "hit / fail judgment process for the special symbol" of the second embodiment, the process (S351a to S351d) when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a small hit is added (see FIG. 33), and instead of FIG. 21. The point that FIG. 34 is used is different from the “property / non-performing process for the special symbol” of the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 33, when it is determined in S350 that it is not a big hit (S350: no), in S351a, the main controller 80 should determine the read big hit determination random number as a hit value (small hit). It is judged whether or not it is a small hit by collating with the value). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination in S351a (S351a: yes), in S351b, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the small hit symbol. In the second embodiment, the small hit symbol is determined to be "special figure 1_small hit symbol 1".

After that, in S351c, the small hit fluctuation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (S351c), the small hit setting process (S351d) is performed, and the process proceeds to S364. Here, if the number of time reductions is positive in the small hit setting process (S351d), the process of -1 is performed.
If a negative determination is made in S351a, the process proceeds to S358 or later. The processing of S358 to S362 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

In S374 (see FIG. 20), if it is determined that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a symbol that will be a big hit (S374: no), the process proceeds to S398 in FIG. 34, and whether or not the time saving flag is "1". To judge. Then, if the time reduction flag is "1" (S398: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is "0" (S401). Then, when the number of time reductions is not "0" (S401: no), the process proceeds to S450 as it is.
On the other hand, if it is determined in S401 that the number of time reductions is "0" (S401: yes), the time reduction flag is set to "0" in S403 and the process proceeds to S450.

When S450 is executed, the process shifts to S452, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol confirmed and displayed in S368 (FIG. 19) is a small hit symbol, and if it is affirmed in S452 (S452: yes), it is changed to S454. If the transition is made and a negative determination is made (S452: no), the process proceeds to the jackpot game process as it is.
In S454, the operation of the special electric accessory is started (S454). Then, after the processing of S454, the small hit game start processing (S456) is performed, and the process shifts to the big hit game processing. In the small hit game start process (S456), a command to start the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (small hit opening time, opening pattern, small hit ending time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. ..

Next, the small hit game process executed after being negatively determined in S500 of FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36 (see the note in FIG. 23).
First, in S600, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, and if it is operating (S600: yes), determines whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open. (S602), in the case of a negative determination (S602: no), it is determined whether or not it is in the interval between small hit games (S604), and if it is not in the interval between small hit games (S604: no), it is small. It is determined whether or not it is the end effect of the hit game (S606), and if it is not during the end effect of the small hit game (S606: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the start effect of the small hit game has elapsed. A determination (S608) is made, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S608: yes), the large winning opening 14 is opened (S610), and the small hit game process is completed (return).
In S600, when the special electric accessory is not operating (S600: no), or in S608, when it is determined that the time required for the small hit start effect has not elapsed (S608: no), The small hit game process ends (returns) as it is.

If it is determined in S602 of FIG. 35 that the large winning opening 14 is open (S602: yes), the process proceeds to S620 of FIG. 36 to determine whether or not 10 large winning openings 14 have been won. In the case of a negative determination (S620: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has expired (S622), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S622: yes), the process proceeds to S624.

When it is determined that 10 game balls have won in the large winning opening 14 (S620: yes), the main control device 80 closes the large winning opening 14 (S624) and performs a small hit interval process (S624). S626), the small hit game process is completed (returned). Here, in the second embodiment, in the opening pattern of the small hit game based on any of the small hit symbols, an interval (for example, a closing time of 0.2 seconds) is sandwiched between the opening times of 0.8 seconds. It is set to a pattern that is performed twice.
In S622, if the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has not ended (S622: no), the small hit game process ends (returns).
If it is determined in S604 of FIG. 35 that the small hit interval is in progress (S604: yes), the process proceeds to S630 of FIG. 34 to determine whether or not the small hit interval time has elapsed. When the small hit interval time has elapsed (S630: yes), the process proceeds to S632. Further, in the case of a negative determination (S630: no), the small hit game process is terminated (returned).
In S632, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the specified number (here, twice) of the large winning openings 14 has been opened or 10 have been won. In the case of an affirmative determination (S632: yes), the small hit end effect process (S634) is performed to end the small hit game process.

In the case of a negative judgment in S632 (S632: no), the large winning opening 14 is opened by the opening processing (S636) of the large winning opening 14, and whether the specified opening time set according to the type of the small hit game elapses. When a specified number of game balls enter the large winning opening 14 within the specified opening time, the small hit game process is completed (returned). In other words, in the small hit game, the small hit ends when the specified opening time (0.8 seconds x 2) of the large winning opening 14 elapses or 10 or more game balls win within the specified opening time. Will be done. In reality, the specified number (10) of game balls rarely enter within the specified opening time.
Return to FIG. 35. If it is determined in S606 of FIG. 35 that the small hit end effect is in progress (S606: yes), the process proceeds to S640 of FIG. 36, and it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect time has elapsed (S640). If the hit end effect time has not elapsed (S640: no), the small hit game process ends (returns).
In the case of an affirmative determination in S640 (S640: yes), the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped (S644), a small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S646), and the process proceeds to S648.

In S648, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set to "1". In the case of an affirmative determination (S648: yes), the small hit game process is terminated.
If the time reduction flag is "0" (S648: no), a small hit game is performed after performing a process of setting the number of time reductions (S650) and a process of setting the time reduction flag to 1 (S652). End (return) the process.

Also in the second embodiment, in addition to the jackpot time reduction that shifts to the open extension state after executing the jackpot game based on the finalized display of the jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is not executed based on the confirmed display of the small hit symbol. It is equipped with a small hit specific time reduction that shifts to the open extension state.
In the case of a small hit specific time reduction, the special electric accessory is operated (without operating the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device), and the state shifts to the open extension state through the small hit game that ends quickly. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the surprise and joy that an advantageous state (open extension state) is suddenly started. For example, when the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the open extension state is started immediately, so that the player can have an impact and the game entertainment can be improved.

Here, using FIG. 37, a specific time reduction (small hit specific time reduction) in which the small hit symbol (specific symbol) is confirmed and executed, and a specific time reduction in which the specific out-of-specification symbol is confirmed and executed (hereinafter, This will be explained in comparison with the specific time reduction).
That is, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state before the out-of-specification time reduction starts, the ball held may be "zero" when the out-of-specification time reduction starts. In this case, even if the specified time reduction starts, the second starting port 12 may not be able to win a prize immediately, and after the start of the specified time reduction, the player may be slightly delayed to obtain the benefit of the specified time reduction. There is a possibility of becoming.

On the other hand, even if the game state is the normal gaming state before the small hit specific time reduction starts, the small hit game (the large winning opening 14 is opened in a short time) before the small hit specific time reduction starts. There is a possibility that a small amount of game balls have been acquired in the small hit game by starting the small hit game. Therefore, it is less likely that the ball will be "zero" when the small hit specific time reduction is started. In this case, when the small hit specific time reduction starts, there is a high possibility that the second starting port 12 will immediately win the game ball, and when the small hit specific time reduction starts, the player stands up well and obtains the benefit of the small hit specific time reduction. there is a possibility.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, when the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the non-open extension state (non-time reduction state), a specific time reduction is given, and in the open extension state (time reduction state), the small hit symbol is given. Even if the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed, the specific time reduction is not given.
However, in the open extension state (time reduction state), a specific time reduction may be given even if the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. In this case, the number of times of time reduction may be overwritten only when the number of times of granting the specific time reduction of small hits (for example, 50 times) is larger than the number of times of remaining times of time reduction of big hits (for example, 20 times). Further, if the shift to the small hit specific time reduction is made regardless of the remaining number of times of the big hit specific time reduction (for example, 70 times), the number of time reductions may be overwritten by the number of times the small hit specific time reduction is given (for example, 50 times). In such a case, if a small hit specific time reduction occurs while the big hit time reduction is being executed, a risk may occur.

In addition, a plurality of small hit symbols as specific symbols may be provided, and a case may be provided in which the number of times of time reduction is overwritten depending on the type of the set small hit symbol, and a case in which overwriting is not performed.
Further, a plurality of small hit symbols as specific symbols may be provided, and the number of time reductions may differ depending on the type of small hit symbol to be set, and it is determined whether or not the small hit specific time reduction is given at the time of winning / failing determination. If it is decided, the number of time reductions may be decided by a random number lottery.

(3) Example 3
Next, the pachinko machine 50 of Example 3 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 45.
First, the features of the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50 of the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 38.
The pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment is a so-called "probability change machine with a probability change limiter".
Then, the probability (big hit probability) of being judged as a big hit in the "hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment)" is "1/300" in the normal probability state (low probability state), which is a high probability. The state (probability change state) is set to "1/30".

The probability of entering a high probability state (probability change state) after the jackpot game is completed is "100%" when the probability change limiter is not activated, and "0%" when the probability change limiter is activated. Here, the probability change limiter operates when the generation of a big hit (probability change big hit) is continuously performed a predetermined number of times in the "hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol" executed while being controlled to the high probability state (probability change state).
Then, even if the result of the "win / fail judgment regarding the special symbol" becomes a big hit while the probability change limiter is activated, the big hit is usually a big hit, and after executing the big hit game based on the big hit, the game state is a normal probability state. Is controlled by.

That is, in the normal probability state, when a big hit (which is regarded as a probabilistic big hit) occurs, the limit counter starts operating after the big hit game based on the big hit is finished, and the count value of the limit counter is the limit value (this). In the embodiment, when "2") is reached, the probability change limiter is activated, and the next big hit is uniformly a normal big hit.
Here, in the third embodiment, (a) when the limit counter is activated (counting is executed) and the probability variation limiter is not activated (probability variation game state in which the probability variation limiter is not activated), and (b) the limit counter and When the probability variation limiter is not activated (normal game state) and the result of the "win / fail determination regarding the special symbol" is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the same jackpot symbol determination table. In addition, in the game specification in which the jackpot that occurs when the normal game state and the probability variation limiter are not activated is not regarded as the "100%" probability variation jackpot, but the normal jackpot is generated at a predetermined ratio (for example, 20%), the count value of the limit counter. If a normal jackpot occurs before the limit value is reached, the limit counter is reset (described later).

In the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, when one game ball enters the large winning opening 14, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the prescribed number of winnings in one round of the jackpot game is set to 10.
Then, when the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol becomes a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined to be "special figure 1-2R probability variation symbol 1" when the probability change limiter is not activated, and the jackpot symbol is "special figure 1-2R normal" when the probability variation limiter is activated. It is determined as "design 1".
When "Special Figure 1-2R Probability Change Symbol 1" or "Special Figure 1-2R Normal Symbol 1" is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special symbol, the condition device is activated and the accessory continuous operation device is activated to play a big hit game. Is executed. This jackpot game is a "2R jackpot game" in which the number of rounds is two rounds, and the planned number of prize balls is "300".

When the result of the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined to be "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" when the probability change limiter is not activated, and the jackpot symbol is "special figure 2_10R normal" when the probability variation limiter is activated. It is determined as "design 1".
When "Special Figure 2_10R Probability Change Symbol 1" or "Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1" is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the second special symbol, the condition device is activated and the accessory continuous operation device is activated to play a big hit game. Is executed. This jackpot game is a "10R jackpot game" in which the number of rounds is 10 rounds, and the planned number of prize balls is "1500".

Then, the probabilistic jackpot symbols (“Special Figure 1-2R Probability Change Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 2_10R Probability Change Symbol 1”) are confirmed and displayed, and when the probability variation jackpot occurs, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is changed after the jackpot game is executed. It shifts to a high-probability state and an open extension state (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “high probability / open extension state”).
In this high-probability / open extension state, whether the number of executions of the "win / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) regarding the special symbol" after the big hit game is 10,000 times, or the hit / miss judgment (first hit / miss judgment or) Continue until the result of the second hit / fail judgment) becomes a big hit. In other words, it continues until the next big hit occurs.

In addition, the normal jackpot symbols (“Special Figure 1-2 Normal Symbol 1” and “Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1” are confirmed and displayed, and when a normal jackpot occurs, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is normally changed after the jackpot game is executed. It shifts to the probability state and the open extension state (hereinafter referred to as the normal probability / open extension state).
In this normal probability / open extension state, the number of executions of the "win / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) regarding the special symbol" after the big hit game becomes 100 times, or the result of the hit / fail judgment becomes a big hit. Continue until.
Then, the normal probability / open extension state ends when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) regarding the special symbol is not a big hit and the hit / fail judgment is executed 100 times, and the normal probability and the open extension state It becomes a non-open extension state (normal probability / non-open extension state), that is, a normal game state.
The open extension state after executing the above jackpot game (either a jackpot game based on the occurrence of a probabilistic jackpot or a jackpot game based on the occurrence of a normal jackpot) is the first open extension state (big hit time reduction), and its significance. Is the same as in Example 1.

Further, also in the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, when the result of the first hit / fail determination is a deviation, "special figure 1_missing symbol 1" is set as a missing symbol with a probability of "197/198", and the "special drawing" is set. "1_Out of design 2" is set with a probability of "1/198".
In addition, when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a deviation, it is set with a probability of "100% of the" special figure 2_missing symbol 1 "as the missing symbol". Here, as in the first embodiment, the "special figure 1_off symbol 2" is the "specific symbol", but the "small hit symbol" or the "specific small hit symbol" may be the "specific symbol".

Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), when the specific out-of-specification symbol (special figure 1_out-of-open symbol 2) is confirmed and displayed in the normal probability state and in the non-open extension state (when the open extension function is not activated). , The gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 shifts to the normal rate state and the open extension state (disengagement specific time reduction) without going through the jackpot game. This release extension state (disengagement specific time reduction) also shows a specific example of the second open extension state, and the mode of the time reduction is the same as that of the first embodiment. However, in the case of the out-of-specification specific time reduction of the third embodiment, whether the number of executions of the "special symbol pass / fail judgment (first pass / fail judgment or second pass / fail judgment) is 100 times after the transition, or the hit / fail judgment (first pass / fail judgment or)" Continue until the result of the second hit / fail judgment) becomes a big hit.
If no big hit is generated by the time the number of executions of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / fail judgment) reaches 100, the game state is the normal rate state and the non-open extension state (that is, the normal game). State).

As shown in FIG. 22 (c), in the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, the specific out-of-specification symbol (special figure 1_out-of-open symbol 2) is determined in the normal probability state and the non-open extension state (when the open extension function is not activated). When it is displayed, it shifts to the specific time reduction (disengagement specific time reduction), but as shown in FIG. 22 (d), in the normal probability state, the specific time reduction (disengagement) regardless of whether the open extension function is activated or not. You may shift to a specific time reduction).
In the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 (c) and 22 (d), even if the specific out-of-specification symbol (special figure 1_out-of-image symbol 2) is confirmed and displayed in the high probability state, the specific time reduction (out-of-specification) is specified. Although it is decided not to shift to the specific time reduction (time reduction), unlike the third embodiment, the transition to the specific time reduction (off specific time reduction) may be performed.

Next, the feature points of the "win / fail determination process relating to the special symbol" of the third embodiment and the feature points of the jackpot game process executed in the third embodiment will be described.
In the "hit / fail determination process for the special symbol" of the third embodiment, (1) the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment has a probability variation function of the special symbol. Affirmative judgment is possible, (2) the special figure jackpot symbol determination process (S352) of FIG. 18 is performed based on FIG. 39, (3) the point of using FIG. 40 instead of FIG. 20, and (4). The point that FIG. 41 is used instead of FIG. 21 is different from the “hit / fail determination process regarding the special symbol” of the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the difference from the “property determination process regarding the special symbol” of the first embodiment will be described.

First, in S338 of FIG. 18, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set, the big hit determination random number read in S204 or S214 is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S340). On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the processing of S338 (S338: no), the random number for determining the jackpot read in S204 or S214 is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S344).
Then, based on the determination of S340 or S344, if it is determined to be a jackpot in S350 (S350: yes), the jackpot symbol is determined according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 39 (a) (S352).

When this special figure jackpot symbol determination process is started, it is first determined whether or not the limit arrival flag is set (S352a). Here, the limit arrival flag is a flag indicating that the number of consecutive times counted by the limit counter (the number of consecutive big hits generated in the probability variation state) has reached the number of limits (two times of the limit number). Then, when the limit number of times (limit number of times) is reached, the value of the limit arrival flag is set to "1", and when it is referred to in the special figure jackpot symbol determination process, the value is set to "0".

When the limit arrival flag is released (S352a: no), the jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table (S352d), and the special symbol jackpot symbol determination process is terminated. That is, regardless of whether or not the limit counter has started counting, if the value of the limit arrival flag is "0", the jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table.
Here, when the result of the first hit / fail determination is a big hit, when determining the big hit symbol, a random number lottery is performed with reference to the "first big hit symbol determination table for the first special symbol (FIG. 39 (b)". Is executed, and the "special figure 1-2R probability variation symbol 1" is determined with a 100% probability. When the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, when the big hit symbol is determined, "for the second special symbol" A random number lottery is executed with reference to the first jackpot symbol determination table (FIG. 39 (b)), and the "special diagram 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" is determined with a 100% probability. In this embodiment, the limit counter is used. Does not start counting means that the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is in the normal probability state, and when the limit counter starts counting, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is in the probabilistic gaming state. Refers to the case where.

When the limit arrival flag is set (S352a: yes), the jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the second jackpot symbol determination table (S352b). Then, after performing the process of releasing the limit arrival flag (the process of setting the value to "0") (S352c), the special figure jackpot symbol determination process is terminated.
Here, when the result of the first hit / fail determination in S352b is a big hit, when determining the big hit symbol, a random number is obtained with reference to the "second big hit symbol determination table for the first special symbol (FIG. 39 (c))". A lottery is executed, and "Special Figure 1-2R Normal Symbol 1" is determined with a 100% probability. Further, when the jackpot symbol is determined when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a jackpot, a random number lottery is executed with reference to the "second jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol (FIG. 39 (b))". Then, it is determined with a 100% probability of "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1".

Further, since the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment has a probability changing function, the processing after S376 is different as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41.
That is, as shown in FIG. 40, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in S374 (S374: yes), the process proceeds to S380 via S376 and S378. The processing of S380 to S390 is the same as that of the first embodiment.
That is, if an affirmative determination is made in S374, the process proceeds to S376, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S376). If the probability change flag is 1 (S376: yes), the probability change flag is set to 0 in S378, and the process proceeds to S380. On the other hand, if the probability change flag is not 1 (S376: no), the process proceeds to S380 as it is.
That is, when a big hit occurs in the high probability state (probability change state), the probability change flag is set to 0 and then the game shifts to S380. When a big hit occurs in the normal probability state, the game shifts to S380 as it is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41, when it is determined in S374 that a symbol (off symbol) that does not become a jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed (S374: no), the process proceeds to S398 via S392, S394, and S396.
That is, in S374, if it is determined that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a symbol that becomes a big hit (S374: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1, and if it is 1, (S392: yes). It is determined whether or not the probability variation number is 0 (S394). Then, if the number of probability changes is 0 (S394: yes), the probability change flag is set to 0 in S396 and the process proceeds to S398. On the other hand, when the probability change flag is not 1 (S392: no) or when the probability change number is not 0 (S394: no), the process proceeds to S398 as it is. In Example 3, the probability variation number is "10000 times", and the jackpot probability in the high probability state (probability variation state) is "1/30". Therefore, there is actually no case where the affirmative judgment is made in S394. Is.

When shifting to S398, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". Then, if the time reduction flag is "1" (S398: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is "0" (S405). Then, when the number of time reductions is not "0" (S405: no), the process proceeds to S450 as it is.
On the other hand, when it is determined in S405 that the number of time reductions is "0" (S405: yes), whether or not the current deviation is a specific deviation in S409 (that is, the deviation symbol confirmed and displayed in S368 is not specified). Whether or not it is a symbol) is determined, and the process proceeds to S411 or S414 or later.

By the way, unlike the third embodiment, S409, S411, and S413 may be omitted from FIG. 41, and if it is determined in S405 that the number of time reductions is "0" (S405: yes), the process may be shifted to S414 as it is. That is, when the value of the time saving flag is "1" (S398; yes), the time saving is not given even if the specific symbol (specific deviation) is displayed, or when the affirmative judgment is made in S405. It will proceed to S450 via S414. That is, when the opening extension means is activated (when the value of the time saving flag is "1"), regardless of whether the probability change flag is 1, if an affirmative judgment is made in S405, the process shifts to S414 as it is. May be good.

Returning to FIG. 41 and further explaining, in the third embodiment, when it is determined in S409 that the current deviation is not a specific deviation (S409: no), the time saving flag is set to “0” in S414, and the process proceeds to S450.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in S409, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S411). Then, when a negative determination is made in S411 (S411: no), the process proceeds to S450 after performing the process of setting the number of time reductions (S413).

Further, if an affirmative determination is made in S411 (S411: yes), the process proceeds to S414, the time saving flag is set to "0", and the process proceeds to S450.
That is, in the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, even if the specific out-of-specification symbol (“Special figure 1_out-of-image symbol 2”) is confirmed and displayed when the probability change flag is 1, the pachinko machine 50 does not shift to the open extension state (out-of-specification time reduction). It is said that.
Here, in the third embodiment, when the specific symbol (specific deviation) is displayed when the remaining number of time reductions is "0", the value of the time reduction flag is "1"(S398; yes). However, if an affirmative judgment is made in S409 and a negative judgment is made in S411, the process shifts to S413, the number of time reductions is set, and the time reduction is continued.

When the time saving flag is not "1" in S398 (S398: no), in S430, it is determined whether or not the current deviation (the deviation symbol confirmed and displayed in S368) is a specific deviation. Then, if a negative determination is made in S430, the process proceeds to S450 as it is.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in S430, it is determined in S431 whether or not the probability variation flag is 1. (S431). Then, when a negative determination is made in S431 (S431: no), the process of setting the number of time reductions (S432) and the process of setting the time reduction flag to "1" (S434) are performed, and then the process proceeds to S450. do. On the other hand, when the affirmative judgment is made in S431 (S431: yes), the process proceeds to S450 as it is.

When it is determined in S430 that the outlier symbol is a specific symbol (specific outlier symbol), refer to the probability variation flag (whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is "1") in (S430: yes). It may be configured to proceed to the time saving number setting process (S432) without doing so. If a specific symbol (non-specific symbol) is displayed when the time reduction flag is "0", it will be easy to understand as a game property in which the time reduction is given.
When the probability change flag is "1" (S431: yes), if the time reduction is not given, it is possible to determine whether or not the probability variation function is operating depending on whether or not the time reduction is given.

However, in the pachinko machine 50 of Example 3, the initial values of the probability variation number and the time reduction number are equal (both are "10000 times"). Therefore, there is no case where an affirmative judgment is made in S409 and S431. However, when the initial value of the number of probability changes is less than the initial value of the number of time reductions (for example, when the initial value of the number of probability changes is "80" and the initial value of the number of time reductions is "100"), "high probability / open extension state" There is a possibility of shifting from "high probability / non-open extension state (so-called" latent probability change state) ", so there are cases where affirmative judgment is made in S409 and S431.

Further, since the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment has a probability change function and a probability change limit function, the processing after the lapse of the jackpot end effect time is different from that of the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment. That is, FIGS. 42 and 43 are applied instead of FIG. 25.
As shown in FIG. 42, when it is determined that the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S530: yes), the process proceeds to the process after S532, and when it is determined that the jackpot end effect time has not elapsed (S530: no), the jackpot game Return the process.

If an affirmative determination is made in S530 (S530: yes), a process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device of S532 is executed, and then a process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S534). Then, in S560, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probability change in the next game state.

The pachinko machine 50 has a so-called first hit (a big hit that occurs in a normal gaming state) and a probability change big hit symbol (“Special Figure 1-2R Probability Change Symbol 1” or “Special Figure 2_10R Probability Change Symbol 1” when the probability change limiter is not activated. ) Is confirmed and the jackpot game is executed. Therefore, when the big hit game based on the big hit generated when the first hit and the probability change limiter is not operated is finished, a positive judgment is made in S560.
On the other hand, when the probability variation limiter is activated, the normal jackpot symbol (“Special Figure 1_2R Normal Symbol 1” or “Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1”) is confirmed and displayed, and the jackpot game is executed. Therefore, when the jackpot game based on the jackpot generated when the probability variation limiter is operated is terminated, a negative determination is made in S560.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S560 (S560: yes), the probability variation number is set (S562), and the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S564). When the probability change flag is set to 1, the jackpot probability fluctuates to a high probability (“1/30”) in the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol. In S562, the number of probability changes is set to 10,000.
Subsequently, after performing the process of setting the number of time reductions (S566) and the process of setting the time reduction flag to 1 (S568), the process proceeds to S570. Here, in S566, the number of time reductions is set to 10,000 times. Then, when the time reduction flag is set to 1, the opening extension function of shortening the average fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortening the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory is activated.

In the process of S570, it is determined whether or not the value of the limit count flag is "1". Here, the value of the limit count flag is set to "1" when a probability variation jackpot occurs (when a first hit occurs) in a normal probability state. This limit count flag is a flag indicating that the limit counter is in a state of executing counting. This limit counter is a means for counting the number of consecutive jackpots that occur in a high probability state (probability change state), and the limit count flag is a limit count flag when the count value of the limit counter becomes a limit value (“2” is exemplified in Example 3). The value is set to "0", and the value of the limit arrival flag described later is set to "1".

If it is determined in S570 that the value of the limit count flag is not "1" (S570: no), the value of the limit count flag is set to "1" in S572, and then the process proceeds to S586 in FIG. 43 to perform the limit count. If it is determined that the value of the flag is "1" (S570: yes), the process proceeds to S586 as it is. Then, in S586, a process of incrementing the limit counter by "+1" is performed. That is, in S586, when the first hit occurs, the count value of the limit counter is set to "1", and when a continuous change of the probability variation jackpot occurs, the jackpot game based on the previous probability variation jackpot ends. Performs the process of adding "+1" to the count value.
After that, the process proceeds to S588, and it is determined whether or not the count value of the limit counter has reached the limit number of times (limit number of times "2").

When an affirmative judgment is made in S588 (S588: yes), a process of setting the value of the limit count flag to "0" (S590), a process of setting the value of the limit arrival flag to "1" (S592), and a limit counter are set. After performing the initialization (setting to "0") process (S594), the process proceeds to S596. In this way, when the number of consecutive occurrences of the probability variation jackpot reaches the limit value "2", the limit arrival flag indicating that the count value of the limit counter has reached the limit value "2" is set (S592).

When the limit arrival flag is set in S592, in the special figure jackpot determination process (FIGS. 18 and 39 (a)) executed when the next jackpot occurs, the second jackpot symbol determination table is referred to. After the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined to be the normal jackpot symbol (“Special Figure 1-2R Normal Symbol 1” or “Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1”), the limit arrival flag is released (S352c).
When the limit arrival flag is released, in the special symbol jackpot determination process to be executed thereafter, the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed is confirmed and displayed as the probability variation jackpot symbol (“Special diagram 1-2R probability variation symbol 1” with reference to the first jackpot symbol determination table. Or "Special Figure 2_10R Probability Change Symbol 1").
On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in S588 (when the limiter is not activated) (S588: no), the process proceeds to S596 without executing S590, S592, and S594.

Returning to FIG. 42 and further explaining, if a negative determination is made in S560, a process of setting the time reduction number (S576) and a process of setting the time reduction flag to 1 (S578) are performed, and then in S596 of FIG. 43. Transition. That is, by performing S576 and S578, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is completed. Here, in S576, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times.

In this way, in the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, the probability variation limiter operates, a normal jackpot is generated, and the gaming state after executing the jackpot game is controlled to the time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the right-handed region By firing a game ball toward the 3Rs, the so-called "probability change state is returned" with a probability of about "1/3" (the jackpot probability in the normal probability state is "1/300" and the number of time reductions is "100 times"). That (to shift to the probabilistic game state again) "can be done. However, if a negative determination is made in S560, it may not be possible to shift to the time saving state. In this case, the shift to S596 in FIG. 43 is performed without executing S576 and S578.
When the value of the time saving flag is set to "1" in S568 or S578, the gaming state shifts to the big hit time saving (first open extension state).

In S596, the main control device 80 performs a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 83, and in subsequent S598, transmits a state specification command to the sub-integrated control device 83. Then, the jackpot game process is returned.

Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the playability characteristics of the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment will be described.
As described above, the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment is a "probability change machine with a probability change limiter" having a so-called three-time one-set configuration (two probabilistic big hits and one normal variable big hit).
In the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, when a big hit is generated in a normal gaming state, the big hit is generated by confirming and displaying "Special Figure 1-2R Probability Change Symbol 1" or "Special Figure 2_10R Probability Change Symbol 1". Big hit). Then, the "presence / absence determination regarding the special symbol" is executed in the probabilistic state until the probabilistic limiter is activated.
For this reason, when the first hit (big hit in the normal game state) is generated, the big hit game "three times" is guaranteed to be released (prize ball).

Here, in the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, there are a first case shown in FIG. 44 (a) and a second case shown in FIG. 44 (b) as cases in which the probability variation limiter operates. In addition, in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), the "first special figure big hit game" shows the big hit game executed based on the result of the first hit / fail determination being a big hit, and "the second special figure big hit". "Game" indicates a jackpot game executed based on the result of the second hit / fail determination being a jackpot.
In the first case of FIG. 44A, the game ball enters the first starting port 11 in the normal game state (normal probability / non-open extension state), and a big hit is generated by the first hit / fail determination. That is, based on the definite display of "Special Figure 1-2R Probability Change Symbol 1", the jackpot game with the number of jackpot rounds "2 times" is executed, and "300" prize balls are obtained. At the end of this jackpot game, the value of the limit counter is set to "1".

Then, after executing the jackpot game, the game state shifts to the probabilistic state, and the probabilistic state is started. In this case, in order to shift to the time saving state (open extension state), the player launches the game ball toward the right-handed area 3R and causes the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. , A big hit is generated by the second hit / fail judgment. As a result, based on the definite display of "Special Figure 2_10R Probability Change Symbol 1", the jackpot game with the number of jackpot rounds "10 times" is executed, and "1500" prize balls are acquired. At the end of this jackpot game, the value of the limit counter is set to "2", and the value of the limit reaching flag is set to "1".

Further, after executing this jackpot game, the game state shifts to the probabilistic state, and the probable change state and the time saving state (open extension state), so that the player launches the game toward the right-handed area 3R. Let me. Then, by inserting the game ball into the second starting port 12, a big hit is generated by the second hit / fail determination. At this time, the value of the limit arrival flag is "1", and in order to confirm and display "Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1", a jackpot game in which the number of jackpot rounds is "10 times" based on the occurrence of the jackpot. Is executed, and "1500" prize balls are won. Then, after executing this jackpot game, the game state is set to the normal probability state. That is, in the first case, there is a high possibility that "3300" prize balls can be obtained by the end of the probabilistic state.

In the second case of FIG. 44 (b), the game ball enters the first starting port 11 in the normal game state (normal probability / non-open extension state), and a “specific loss” is generated by the first hit / fail determination. .. That is, based on the definite display of "Special Figure 1_Deviation 2" as the deviated symbol, the disengagement specific time reduction (time reduction number of times "100 times") is shifted without going through the big hit game.
Then, in this out-of-specification specific time reduction (time reduction number of times "100 times"), the player launches the game ball toward the right-handed area 3R and causes the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. By the second hit / fail judgment, a big hit can be generated with a probability of about "1/3". In this case, based on the definite display of "Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1", a jackpot game with "10 times" of jackpot rounds (hereinafter referred to as the first 10R jackpot game) is executed, and "1500 pieces" are executed. Win the prize ball. At the end of this jackpot game, the value of the limit counter is set to "1".

After executing the jackpot game in which "1500" prize balls can be obtained, the game state shifts to the probability change state. In this case, in order to shift to the time saving state (open extension state), the player launches the game ball toward the right-handed area 3R and causes the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. , A big hit is generated by the second hit / fail judgment. As a result, based on the definite display of "Special Figure 2_10R Probability Change Symbol 1", the jackpot game with the number of jackpot rounds "10 times" (hereinafter referred to as the second 10R jackpot game) is executed to "1500". Earn "individual" prize balls. At the end of this second 10R jackpot game, the value of the limit counter is set to "2" and the value of the limit reaching flag is set to "1".

Further, after executing the second 10R jackpot game, the game state shifts to the probabilistic state, and the probabilistic state and the time saving state (open extension state) are changed, so that the player heads the game ball toward the right-handed area 3R. By launching the game and letting the game ball enter the second starting port 12, a big hit is generated by the second hit / fail determination. However, at this time, since the value of the limit arrival flag is "1", the jackpot game in which the number of jackpot rounds is "10 times" based on the confirmation display of "Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1" (hereinafter, 3). Execute the 10R jackpot game) and win "1500" prize balls.
Then, after executing the third 10R jackpot game, the game state is set to the normal probability state. In this case 2, there is a high possibility that "4500" prize balls can be obtained by the time the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is executed in the normal probability state (that is, by the time the probability variation game is completed). ..
That is, in the second case, since the 10R jackpot game can be performed three times, there is a high possibility that more prize balls (1200 more) can be obtained than in the first case.

In this way, according to the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, whether the first hit is generated as a result of the first hit / fail judgment (first case) or the specific out-of-specification symbol (specific symbol) is confirmed and displayed, and then the second The game result (prize ball acquisition amount) will differ greatly depending on whether it is generated as a result of the hit / fail judgment (whether it is the second case). That is, even when the big hit game is executed in the same three times one set, the first case (number of prize balls won: 3300) and the first case (number of prize balls won: 3300) and the first case depending on whether or not the specific out-of-specification symbol (specific symbol) is confirmed and displayed. It is possible to realize a peculiar playability of generating two cases (number of winning prize balls: 4500).

Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the characteristics of the effect executed by the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment will be described.
In the normal game state (normal probability / non-open extension state), the normal mode is displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 26A). Then, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 26B), the jackpot game in which the number of rounds is "2" (see FIG. 26C) is executed. .. Then, after executing this jackpot game, the jackpot time reduction of 100 times is started.
During this jackpot time reduction, the remaining number of time reductions is displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 26D).

As shown in FIG. 45A, it is specified when the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of the specific deviation is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 in the normal game state (normal probability / non-open extension state). The character K1 indicating that the time is reduced (outside specified time saving) and the character information M1 indicating that the time is shifted to the specific time saving (outside specified time saving) are displayed.
When the specific time reduction (disengagement specific time reduction) starts, the time reduction game (second open extension state) in which the number of time reductions is 100 times is executed.
Then, during this specific time reduction, if the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol becomes a big hit, an effect that appeals that the number of acquired balls will increase will be performed.

Specifically, if the bear Tatsuyoshi (character K2) can catch the character K3 indicating the occurrence of a big hit, the character information M2 and M4 suggesting that a large number of prize balls "4500" can be obtained. It is displayed (see FIG. 45 (b)).
Then, when the result of the hit / fail determination (win / fail determination regarding the special symbol) becomes a big hit during the time-saving game, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the big hit occurs on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 together with the big hit symbol. Character information celebrating the event and character information M5 suggesting that a large number of prize balls "4500" can be obtained are displayed. At the same time, the effect display in which the bear Tatsuyoshi (character K2) grabs the character K3 indicating the occurrence of a big hit is also executed.

Although not shown, the jackpot time reduction up to the maximum number of time reductions "100 times" is started after the prize balls "4500 pieces" are acquired.
That is, after executing the jackpot game based on the confirmation display of the normal jackpot symbol (“Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1”) when the probability variation limiter is activated, the jackpot time reduction is started. At this time, if the character (for example, Tatsuyoshi bear) K2 is displayed again and the big hit can be generated during the big hit time reduction, the character information suggesting that the winning prize balls will be "9000" is displayed. You may.
Similarly, even after acquiring more prize balls "4500", if the character (for example, Tatsuyoshi Kuma) can be displayed again during the jackpot time reduction and a jackpot can be generated during the jackpot time reduction, the winning prize will be awarded. Character information suggesting that the number of spheres is "13,500" may be displayed.

According to the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the first embodiment.
That is, according to the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, when the first hit is generated, the probability change game (the game in which the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is executed in the probability change state) is maintained until the probability change limiter is activated, so that the first hit is performed. When it occurs, it is assured that three jackpot games can be performed.
Under such playability, (a) whether the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit (whether the hit / fail judgment regarding the first special symbol causes the first hit, that is, the first case), or (b) the specific symbol (specification). The game result depends on whether the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit (whether the first hit is caused by the hit / miss judgment regarding the second special symbol, that is, the second case) during the time saving for confirming the display of the out-of-order symbol). Makes a big difference. That is, even in the same three-time one-set configuration (a configuration in which a big hit game is promised in three-time one-set), the first hit is generated based on the first hit / fail judgment or the second hit / fail judgment. It is possible to obtain a new playability that the winning prize balls are greatly different.

In Example 3, the probability variation grant rate was set to 100%, but the probability variation grant rate may be other than 100%. In this case, if a jackpot is normally generated before the probability change limiter is activated and the probability change state ends, the probability change state is not always maintained until the probability change limiter is activated even if the probability change state is entered. If it is possible to obtain the maximum number of balls (for example, 4,500 prize balls), it is necessary to confirm and display a specific symbol (specific out-of-specification symbol) before the first hit.
Further, in the third embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the probability variation state is continued until the next jackpot is substantially generated after the jackpot game is executed. That is, a configuration may be provided in which the number of continuations of the probabilistic state is not "10000 times" but less than that (for example, 100 times). And, even with the configuration in which the number of continuations of the probability change state is determined in this way, it is necessary to continue to generate a big hit during the number of continuations (during the probability change of a limited number of times), but the maximum number of balls (prize ball) is possible. When trying to obtain 4500 pieces), it is important to confirm and display a specific symbol (specific non-specific symbol) before the first hit.

Further, in the third embodiment, the specific symbol has been described as a specific out-of-design symbol (specific out-of-design symbol), but the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment may be configured to provide the specific symbol in the small hit symbol as in the second embodiment. In this case, the time reduction (small hit time reduction) can be given after the prize ball is given by the small hit game.

In this way, the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit is more advantageous than the case where the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit (prize ball of big hit game, probability change grant rate, probability change number of times, If the number of time reductions, etc.) can be obtained, the specific symbol (specific out-of-specification symbol) is confirmed and displayed in the normal game state, and the first pass / fail judgment is mainly performed as the pass / fail judgment, and the second hit / fail judgment is mainly performed. It is meaningful for the player to shift to the state. When the lid is closed and the state shifts to the state where the second hit / fail judgment is mainly performed, the opening extension function is activated and the frequency of the game ball entering the second starting port 12 increases, and not only the loss of the ball held is suppressed. , It will have a big influence on the winning ball (prize ball) based on the occurrence of the big hit. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, displaying the specific symbol (specific non-specific symbol) in a definite display can give the same value as the result of the first hit / fail determination being a big hit.

[Other Embodiments]
The technique disclosed in the present specification is not limited to the above-described embodiment, embodiment and modification, and can be realized by various configurations within a range not deviating from the gist thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, embodiments and modifications, those corresponding to the technical features in each embodiment described in the column of the outline of the invention solve some or all of the above-mentioned problems. It can be replaced and combined as appropriate to achieve some or all of the aforementioned effects. In addition, technical features not described as essential in this specification can be deleted as appropriate.

That is, the same time reduction control is executed as the time reduction (big hit time reduction) given after the execution of the big hit game and the time reduction (specific time reduction) given by confirming the specific symbol (specific off symbol, small hit symbol). Alternatively, different time reduction controls may be performed. That is, the profit due to the specific time reduction may be less than the profit due to the jackpot time reduction, or conversely, it may be increased.
For example, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the second starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 11 may be longer in the jackpot time reduction than in the specific time reduction when the opening extension function is activated. ..

In addition, in the jackpot time reduction (first open extension state), the time reduction function for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the opening extension function of the normal electric accessory is operated, and in the specific time reduction (second open extension state), it is special. Of the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the symbol and the function of extending the opening of the ordinary electric accessory, only the function of extending the opening of the ordinary electric accessory may be activated.
Further, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation time of the special symbol may be different between the jackpot time reduction (first open extension state) and the specific time reduction (second opening extension state). That is, the jackpot time reduction (first open extension state) may shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbol more than the specific time reduction (second open extension state).

As described above, when the contents of the time reduction given by the jackpot time reduction (first open extension state) and the specific time reduction (second opening extension state) are different, the effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is matched accordingly. The content (content of the effect display) may be changed to notify the player that the advantage is different. Further, even if the content of the time reduction given in the jackpot time reduction (first open extension state) and the specific time reduction (second opening extension state) is the same, the effect content (effect display) displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is displayed. It is also possible to change the impression that the player receives by changing the content).

Further, although the pachinko machine 50 of Examples 1 to 3 has been described as not having the jackpot probability setting function, the present invention can be suitably applied to the pachinko machine 50 having the setting function. For example, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present invention, the jackpot probability is "1/199" in the setting 1 where the jackpot probability is the most disadvantageous for the player, and the jackpot probability is "1/189" in the setting 2 which is more advantageous to the player than the setting 1. , The jackpot probability is set to "1/179" in setting 3, which is more advantageous to the player than setting 2. In this case, the jackpot probability varies greatly depending on the setting, but the setting at that time is kept secret by the player in principle, and the setting at that time may be suggested in the effect executed by the effect symbol display device 6 or the like. Therefore, based on this suggestion, the player who can predict the setting at that time, and the player who can predict that the pachinko machine 50 is a disadvantageous setting for the player, stops the game on the pachinko machine 50. there is a possibility. In this case, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 50 may decrease.

On the other hand, even in such a case, according to the pachinko machine 50 to which the present invention is applied, there is a possibility that a decrease in the operating rate can be suppressed. That is, in this pachinko machine 50, the probability of being missed in the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol (probability of being missed) is "198/199 (about 99.5%)" in setting 1 and "188/189 (about) in setting 2." 99.5%) ”and“ 178/179 (about 99.4%) ”in setting 3, which are substantially constant values regardless of the setting. Since the specific deviation is set by multiplying the deviation probability by the same distribution rate in any setting, the specific deviation is set with substantially the same probability (for example, 0.5%) in any setting. .. That is, since the specific deviation is equally selected in the setting, there is a possibility that the game on the pachinko machine 50 will not be stopped even if it is predicted that the setting is disadvantageous. In particular, in the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, since there is a possibility of obtaining a large number of prize balls by confirming and displaying the out-of-order symbol indicating the occurrence of the specific out-of-specification, there is a possibility that the game in the pachinko machine 50 will not be stopped. There is.
It should be noted that this point is the same even when the specific symbol is a small hit symbol. For example, the probability (small hit) that the hit / fail judgment is a small hit is "198/199 (about 99.5%)" in setting 1, "188/189 (about 99.5%)" in setting 2, and setting 3. This is because it becomes "178/179 (about 99.4%)", which is a substantially constant value regardless of the setting.

In each embodiment, an embodiment in which a specific symbol (specific out-of-specification symbol, small hit symbol, or specific small hit symbol) is provided as the stop symbol of the first special symbol is illustrated, but it is also specified as the stop symbol of the second special symbol. A symbol may be provided, and in such a case, the "specific symbol of the first special symbol" and the "specific symbol of the second special symbol" may be set with different probabilities or may be set with the same probability. That is, the probability that the "specific symbol of the first special symbol" is set may be higher than the probability that the "specific symbol of the second special symbol" is set, or conversely, it may be lower.
For example, by setting the probability that the "specific symbol of the second special symbol" is set to a high probability (for example, "1/5"), the following playability can be obtained. That is, the game ball frequently enters the second starting port 12 during the time reduction in which the opening extension function is activated, so that the holding memory of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second) is held during the variable display of the second special symbol. (Called hold memory) may be stored. Then, when the second special symbol in the variable display is confirmed and displayed, even in the pachinko machine 50, which does not shift to the specific time reduction (disengagement specific time reduction, small hit specific time reduction) even if a specific deviation occurs during the time reduction, the time reduction is in progress. The next gameability can be realized by processing the second reserved memory stored in the above after shifting to the normal gaming state.

When the out-of-time symbol is confirmed and displayed in the variation display (variation display of the special symbol) that is the second hold memory stored during the time reduction and is executed after shifting to the normal game state, the out-of-time specific time reduction is started. be able to. In particular, in this case, it is desirable that the probability that a specific out-of-specification symbol related to the second special symbol is set is high. For example, the probability that a specific out-of-specification symbol related to the second special symbol is set is defined as the probability of being close to the inverse value of the value close to the upper limit storage number of the second hold storage, and the second hold storage stored during the time reduction. It is desirable that a specific out-of-specification symbol is set with a high probability when the above is processed.
When the upper limit storage number of the second reserved memory is "4", if the probability that the specific out-of-specification symbol related to the second special symbol is set is set to a high rate of about "1/3" to "1/8", the time is shortened. There is a high possibility that a specific deviation will occur due to the variable display based on any of the second reserved storages stored in.

In the first embodiment, a "specific missed symbol" is provided as the specific symbol, and in the second embodiment, the "small hit symbol" is provided as the specific symbol. However, the "specific missed symbol" and the "small hit symbol" are used as the specific symbols. It is also possible to exemplify a modified example to be provided. In this modification, even if the time reduction control is the same, the deviation specific time reduction executed when the "specific deviation symbol" is confirmed and displayed and the small hit specific time reduction executed when the "small hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed are the same. It may be a different time reduction control.
Further, in the present invention, the embodiment in which the specific time saving is executed without the big hit game by the definite display of the specific symbol has been illustrated, but as an application example of the present invention, the specific symbol is definitely displayed and the big hit game is performed. Without this, the jackpot probability related to the winning / failing determination of the special symbol may be changed to a high probability.

Further, each embodiment and each modification have been described as an application example to a general digital pachinko machine 50, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is a so-called "1 type 2 type mixer type" pachinko machine. It can also be applied to 50 and other types of pachinko machines 50 such as the so-called "V-chare type pachinko machine 50".
Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be a so-called "enclosed gaming machine" or a "non-encapsulating gaming machine".

[Related Invention]
Related inventions based on the above examples will be mentioned.
[Related Invention 1]
Based on the fact that the operation detection unit provided on the surface of the game board detects the game ball, the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol is performed, and based on the result of the hit / fail judgment, the game ball is difficult to enter from the closed state. At least one start port is a variable entry port that allows the game ball to change to an open state, which makes it easier for the game ball to enter than in the closed state. In a ball game machine that executes a game,
A means for counting the number of missed lottery that does not win the big hit lottery, and a means for counting the number of missed lottery.
When the number of missed lottery counts by the missed lottery count means reaches a predetermined number of times N, the open extension state transition means for shifting the open state of the variable entrance to the open extension state which is longer than usual, and the open extension state transition means.
The out-of-lottery number initialization means that initializes the out-of-lottery number due to the shift to the open-extension state by the open extension state transition means or the winning of the jackpot lottery.
An out-of-lottery number display means that displays the number of out-of-lottery counts by the out-of-lottery count means on the screen,
A means of storing the number of missed lottery numbers, which stores the number of missed lottery numbers for at least a certain period of time even if it is determined that the game has ended.
When the game is not performed, if the number of missed lottery stored by the means for storing the number of missed lottery is stored, the means for suggesting the number of missed lottery suggesting the stored number of missed lottery and the means for suggesting the number of missed lottery.
A ball game machine characterized by being equipped with.

[Related Invention 2]
Based on the fact that the operation detection unit provided on the surface of the game board detects the game ball, the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol is performed, and based on the result of the hit / fail judgment, the game ball is difficult to enter from the closed state. At least one start port is a variable entry port that allows the game ball to change to an open state, which makes it easier for the game ball to enter than in the closed state. In a ball game machine that executes a jackpot game that continuously opens the winning opening,
A means for counting the number of missed lottery that does not win the big hit lottery, and a means for counting the number of missed lottery.
When the number of missed lottery counts by the missed lottery count means reaches a predetermined number of times N, the open extension state transition means for shifting the open state of the variable entrance to the open extension state which is longer than usual, and the open extension state transition means.
The out-of-lottery number initialization means that initializes the out-of-lottery number due to the shift to the open-extension state by the open extension state transition means or the winning of the jackpot lottery.
During the probability change state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is set to a high probability state after executing the jackpot game in which the jackpot is continuously opened, the number of missed lottery by the missed lottery counting means is not counted, and the jackpot is not counted. During the probability change state, which is performed when a lottery that does not continuously open is won, a counting continuation means for counting the number of missed lottery by the missed lottery count means and a counting continuation means
A ball-and-ball game machine characterized by being equipped with.

[Related Invention 3]
Based on the fact that the operation detection unit provided on the surface of the game board detects the game ball, the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol is performed, and based on the result of the hit / fail judgment, the game ball is difficult to enter from the closed state. At least one start port is a variable entry port that allows the game ball to change to an open state, which makes it easier for the game ball to enter than in the closed state. In a ball game machine that executes a game,
STN for a predetermined period, an open extension state transition means for shifting the open state of the variable entrance port to an open extension state that is longer than usual, and
A means for counting the number of missed lottery that does not win the big hit lottery, and a means for counting the number of missed lottery.
When the number of missed lottery reaches a predetermined number of times N, a lottery is drawn under a predetermined probability P, and when the winning is won, the open extension lottery means for shifting to the open extension state by the open extension state transition means, and the open extension lottery means for shifting to the open extension state.
An open extension lottery count means for counting the number of lottery by the open extension lottery means, and an open extension lottery count means.
A changing means for changing at least one value of the predetermined period STN, the predetermined number of times N, or the predetermined probability P based on the number of lottery counts counted by the open extension lottery number counting means.
A ball-and-ball game machine characterized by being equipped with.

[Correspondence with claims]
Next, the correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment (Example) and the terms used in the description of the claims will be shown.
The “pachinko machine 50” corresponds to an example of a “game machine”.
The ordinary electric accessory 12A corresponds to a variable ball entry port (starting port).
The process of reaching S410 through the affirmative determination of S406 in FIG. 21 and the process of reaching S432 and S4340 through the affirmative determination of S430 are equivalent to an example of the open extension state transition means. Corresponds to one example.
The process shown in S1005 to S1007 shown in FIG. 31 corresponds to an example of the open extension lottery means.
The process shown in S1010 shown in FIG. 31 corresponds to an example of the open extension lottery number counting means.
The setting key SW47, the power switch 86, and the RAM clear SW46 shown in FIG. 3 correspond to an example of the probability setting means.

1; game board, 3; game area, 3L: left-handed area, 3R: right-handed area, 6; effect symbol display device, 11; first start port, 12; second start port, 14; big prize opening, 17 Normal symbol operation gate, 46; RAM clear SW, 47; setting key SW, 80; main control device, 82; effect symbol control device, 83; sub-integrated control device, 86; power switch.

Claims (5)

Based on the fact that the operation detection unit provided on the surface of the game board detects the game ball, the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol is performed, and based on the result of the hit / fail judgment, the game ball is difficult to enter from the closed state. At least one start port is a variable entry port that allows the game ball to change to an open state, which makes it easier for the game ball to enter than in the closed state. In a ball game machine that executes a game,
An open extension state transition means for shifting the open state of the variable entrance port to an open extension state that is longer than usual, and an open extension state transition means.
A means for counting the number of missed lottery that does not win the big hit lottery, and a means for counting the number of missed lottery.
When the number of missed lottery reaches a predetermined number of times N, a lottery is drawn under a predetermined probability P, and when the winning is won, the open extension lottery means for shifting to the open extension state by the open extension state transition means, and the open extension lottery means for shifting to the open extension state.
An open extension lottery count means for counting the number of lottery by the open extension lottery means, and an open extension lottery count means.
A ball-and-ball game machine characterized by being equipped with. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
A ball gaming machine characterized in that the number of lottery times counted by the open extension lottery number counting means is initialized due to winning the lottery by the open extension lottery means. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2.
A ball gaming machine characterized in that the number of lottery times counted by the open extension lottery number counting means is initialized due to winning the big hit lottery. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 to 3.
A counting restarting means for initializing the number of missed lottery due to the fact that the number of missed lottery counted by the missed lottery count means reaches the predetermined number N and counting the number of missed lottery from the initial state.
When the lottery by the open extension lottery means is not won, when the number of missed lottery by the count restart means reaches the predetermined number N, the open extension winning probability changing means for changing the value of the predetermined probability P and the open extension winning probability changing means.
A ball-and-ball game machine characterized by being equipped with. In the ball game machine according to claim 4,
The ball game machine characterized in that the open extension winning probability changing means increases the value of the predetermined probability P as the number of lottery by the open extension lottery count means increases.

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