JP6286760B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is an example of a gaming machine, numerical information (random number value) is acquired based on the entrance of a game ball into the entrance (starting entrance). The acquired numerical information is stored in the storage means up to a predetermined upper limit number. And if a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, the big hit determination is performed based on the numerical information stored in the storage means. If the result of the determination is a big win, a special game advantageous to the player (a big win game) is executed.

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below is known. In the gaming machine described in this document, prior determination means for determining whether or not the numerical information stored in the storage means is determined to be a jackpot at a timing prior to determining whether or not the jackpot is successful Is provided. Based on the result of the determination by the prior determination means (preliminary determination), a pre-reading effect that suggests a high expectation level for the big win is determined. As the pre-reading effects, there are effects that change the display mode of the effect hold display corresponding to the storage of numerical information (holding change effect), effects that change the display mode of the background image (zone effect), and the like.

  As a feature of this gaming machine, a plurality of modes differing in the ease of executing the prefetching effect are provided. That is, a first effect mode in which a pre-reading effect is easily executed and a second effect mode in which a pre-reading effect is less likely to be executed than in the first effect mode are provided. Therefore, during the execution of the first presentation mode, the frequency with which the degree of expectation for the big win can be grasped is increased. In this way, it has become possible for the player to entertain the game by expecting execution of the first effect mode rather than the second effect mode.

JP 2014-200237 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in the above document, the player can determine whether the first effect mode or the second effect mode is being executed. Therefore, while the first effect mode is being executed, the player can be entertained as described above, while the second effect mode is relatively difficult to execute while the second effect mode is being executed. Clearly grasping it may have the impression that the production is boring.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to improve the game entertainment in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of modes with different ease of execution of prefetching effects.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
The entrance gate arranged in the game area,
Special winning means having a special winning opening arranged in the gaming area and a special winning opening / closing member for opening / closing the special winning opening;
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the entrance to the entrance,
Storage means capable of storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
When a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, a hit determination unit that performs a hit determination based on the determination information stored in the storage unit;
Winning information generating means for generating winning information including information capable of determining whether or not the winning is based on the entrance to the entrance;
While displaying the symbol which shows the determination result by the said hit determination means variably, and the determination result is a win, the symbol display means which displays a symbol in a specific stop mode,
A variation pattern determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol;
Special game execution means for executing a special game for opening the special prize opening after the symbol is displayed in a specific stop mode by the symbol display means;
Probability change control means capable of controlling the probability determined to be hit to a normal probability state or a high probability state;
Base state control means capable of controlling the ease of entering the entrance into a low base state or a high base state;
In a gaming machine provided with production control means for controlling production related to a game,
The production control means includes
Based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, it is possible to determine whether there is specific determination information in the determination information stored in the storage means before the winning determination by the winning determining means Pre-determination control,
Based on the determination result by the prior determination control, pre-reading effect execution control capable of executing a pre-reading effect that suggests a high expectation level for the winning winning,
Effect mode setting control for setting one of a plurality of effect modes including a first effect mode and a second effect mode with different selection ratios of the prefetch effects,
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means is specified on the condition that the gaming state is the normal probability state and the low base state and is set to the first effect mode. In the case of the variation pattern, the gaming machine is characterized in that the execution frequency of the specific effect is higher than that in the case where the second effect mode is set.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the gaming machine provided with a plurality of modes in which the prefetching effects are easily executed.

It is a front view of the game machine concerning the 1st form. It is an enlarged view around the 2nd big prize device with which the game machine is provided, (A) is a figure when a distribution member is in the 1st state, and (B) is a distribution member in the 2nd state. It is a figure of time. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 1 and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a main control board is provided. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a sub control board is provided. (A) is a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a table showing the correspondence between the jackpot type and the opening pattern of the big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a specific table of a start winning command. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flow chart of special electric equipment processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a game state status setting process. It is a flowchart of a start winning command rewriting process. It is a flowchart of a prefetch effect determination process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. (A) is a low probability zone effect random number table, and (B) is a high probability zone effect random number table. (A) is a low-accuracy look-ahead mode change random number table, and (B) is a high-accuracy look-ahead mode change random number table. (A) is a low probability mode suggestion effect random number table, and (B) is a high probability mode suggestion effect random number table. (A) is a figure which shows the rainbow zone background image displayed by zone effect, (B) is a figure which shows the image of the black feather displayed by mode suggestion effect, (C) is displayed by mode suggestion effect It is a figure which shows the image of the white blade | wing performed. It is a figure for demonstrating a series of flows until a mode suggestion production is performed. In the second embodiment, (A) is a low probability prefetching mode suggestion effect random number table, and (B) is a high probability prefetching mode suggestion effect random number table. It is a figure which shows the image of the patchy feather | wing displayed by the 2nd mode suggestion effect. In the third embodiment, (A) is a low probability prefetching mode suggestion effect random number table, and (B) is a high probability prefetching mode suggestion effect random number table. (A) is a figure which shows the image of the girl displayed by low probability mode alerting | reporting effect, (B) is a figure which shows the image of the girl displayed by high probability mode alerting | reporting effect.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the bowl. In addition, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button (operation means) 63 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down is surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a plurality of decorative board lamps 5 (see FIG. 5). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball are projected.

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

  For example, when the jackpot is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a double eye (a jackpot stop mode) such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a break (such as a loss stop mode) such as “637”. This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 rather than with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what combination of effect symbols is displayed in accordance with each lottery result.

  In addition to the effect design variation effect using the effect design as described above (also referred to as “effect design variable display effect” or simply “variation effect”), the image display device 7 performs a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, A demonstration effect for waiting for the customer is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variable display effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A in accordance with the number of stored first special figure holds, which will be described later, and the number of second special figure hold, which will be described later. Accordingly, there is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B. Due to the display of the production hold, the number stored in the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 3) described later and the second number displayed on the second special figure hold display 43b. It is possible to easily show the number of stored special figure hold to the player.

  A center decorative body 10 is disposed near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. In addition, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow a game ball to flow from the entrance and to flow out from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decoration member 13 is disposed on the center decoration body 10.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is a fixed winning device 19 having a first starting port (first starting winning port, first entering port) 20 where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. Is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  In the game area 3, an ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric chew, variable pitching means) having a second starting port (second starting winning port, second pitching port) 21 is provided at the upper right of the first starting port 20. 22 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (entrance opening / closing member) 23 and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). The second start port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter. The electric chew 22 can be used when the movable member 23 is in the open state as long as it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than in the closed state. It may not be impossible to enter the second starting port 21.

  In addition, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the electric chew 22 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  Further, on the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device (a first special variable winning device, a lower special winning port) having a first big winning port (lower large winning port, special winning port) 30 is provided. Side large winning device, special winning means) 31 is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (special prize opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first big prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state.

  Also, in the gaming area 3, a second grand prize device (second special variable prize device, upper side) having a second grand prize port (upper major prize port, special prize port) 35 is provided above the first major prize port 30. A large winning device, special winning means) 36 is provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (special prize opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

  The second grand prize opening 35 is arranged immediately above the first big prize opening 30. In other words, the second grand prize opening 35 and the first grand prize opening 30 can enter the first grand prize opening 30 without changing the direction in which game balls that do not enter the second grand prize opening 35 flow down. It is arranged up and down. This is because, when the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are alternately opened every round of the big hit game as will be described later, This is to allow the player to enter the first grand prize opening 30 as much as possible without spilling to the left and right outside of the first big prize opening 30.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the second grand prize winning device 36 has a specific area (V area) 39 through which the game ball that has passed through the second major prize winning opening 35 can pass and a non-special area. A specific region 70 is formed. In the second grand prize-winning device 36, a second grand prize port sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big prize port 35 is disposed upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. 73.

  FIG. 2A shows the distribution member solenoid 73 when energized. As shown in FIG. 2A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 2B shows a state where the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in the second state that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to shift to a high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operating port. Further, the first large winning device 31 is not provided with a specific area as a probability changing operation port. That is, only non-specific areas are provided.

  Returning to FIG. 1, an ordinary winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 16 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim for winning at the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, it is possible to aim to pass to the gate 28 by right-handed, and to win the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second big winning port 35.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a display device 40 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The display devices 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol display that variably displays a normal symbol. A container 42 is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

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

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery based on winning the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, Announce the results of the jackpot lottery). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol of the jackpot stop mode set in advance (the jackpot symbol), the first big prize opening with an open pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped (that is, the type of the jackpot winning) A jackpot game (special game) that opens 30 or the second grand prize winning opening 35 is performed. In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the jackpot game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display (variable display) is performed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, such that light repeatedly flows from left to right. In this mode, the LED is turned on. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various random number values (numerical information) such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win are specially recorded. It is temporarily stored in the figure holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if the winning is to the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit (storage means) 85a as the first special figure holding, and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, the second is held. The special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit (storage means) 85b. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure holds that can be stored in each special figure hold storage unit 85, and each upper limit value in this embodiment is four. Each upper limit value is not limited to four and can be changed as appropriate.

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

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display (variable display) is performed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the common figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 4). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is a case, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of general-purpose holds.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107 and a sound control board 106 which will be described later. The sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90 and can control a game effect using effect means (the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the decorative movable body 15 to be described later, etc.). If it is.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes the program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. As shown in FIG. 6B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. Each storage area is further divided into four storage areas as shown in FIG. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number, which will be described later, an area for storing a jackpot type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

  As shown in FIG. 4, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

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

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

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, A figure hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 has a prize ball payout device 120, a ball payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, enabling ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Are connected to each other, and a launching device 112 is connected via a launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. . Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores programs for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 93. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the RAM 94 stores a first special figure holding effect capable of storing a first start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on a winning to the first starting port 20. A storage unit 95a, a second special drawing hold effect storage unit 95b capable of storing a second start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on a winning to the second starting port 21, a first special symbol and The variation effect storage unit (0th storage area) 95c common to the second special symbol is provided. As shown in FIG. 7B, the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. It is divided into. Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. ).

  Further, each storage area includes two storage areas as shown in FIG. These two storage areas are a start winning command storage area for storing a start winning command, and a zone effect random number storage area for storing a zone effect random number described later. The variation effect storage unit 95c also includes these two storage areas.

  As shown in FIG. 5, an image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM 103 of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), background images, etc. Image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

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

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and the frame lamp 66 and the panel according to the light emission pattern data. Controls light emission of a lamp such as the lamp 5. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as decorative movable body drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15 and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the decorative movable body drive data. . Data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the decorative movable body drive data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  Further, an effect button detection SW (switch) 63a for detecting that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed is connected to the sub-control board 90. Therefore, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal is output from the effect button detection SW 63a to the sub-control board 90.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “big hit” and “out of place” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. If you win the jackpot in the special symbol lottery, the winning prize opening (first winning prize opening 30 and second winning prize opening 35) will be opened with an open pattern according to the type of special symbol that has been stopped (bonus type) The “big hit game” is executed.

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

  There are several types of jackpots. The jackpot type is as shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B). As shown in FIG. 8A, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots (V long jackpot and V short jackpot). The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a V long opening pattern in which a game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The “V short jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a V short opening pattern in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. In addition, since there is a possibility of winning in the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol for “V long jackpot”, the “V long jackpot” won in the lottery of the first special symbol “V long jackpot” won in the second special symbol lottery will be called “V long jackpot 2”.

  Specifically, “V long jackpot 1” has a total number of rounds of 16R, and the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are alternately opened every round from 1 to 16R. ing. However, the actual total number of rounds is 12R. That is, in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R, and in 2,4, 6, 8, 10, 16R, the second The grand prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R. However, at 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened only for 0.1 seconds per 1R, and at 12R and 14R, the second big prize opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 seconds per 1R. Accordingly, in the V long jackpot 1, from 12R to 15R, the opening time of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is extremely short, and it is a round in which no winning ball can be expected. In other words, V long jackpot 1 is actually a jackpot of 12R.

  The “V short jackpot” has a total number of rounds of 16R, and the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are alternately opened every round from 1 to 16R. However, the actual total number of rounds for “V short jackpot” is 12R. That is, in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R, and in 2,4,6,8,10,12R, the second The grand prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R. However, at 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 opens only for 0.1 seconds per 1R, and at 14R and 16R, the second big prize opening 35 opens only for 0.1 seconds per 1R. Therefore, in the V short jackpot, from 13R to 16R, the opening time of the grand prize winning opening (the first big winning prize opening 30 or the second big winning prize opening 35) is extremely short, and it is a round in which no winning ball can be expected. In other words, the V short jackpot is actually a jackpot of 12R.

  “V long jackpot 2” has a total number of rounds of 16R, and the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are alternately opened every round from 1 to 16R. . And in 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15R, the 1st grand prize opening 30 is opened over a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R, and 2,4,6,8,10,12, In the 14th and 16th rounds, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R. For this reason, “V long jackpot 2” differs from “V long jackpot 1” and “V short jackpot” described above, and the opening time of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is extremely long. Short rounds are not provided, and it is possible to win prize balls in all rounds.

  In this embodiment, as described above, in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15R (odd rounds), the first big prize opening 30 is opened and 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 , 12, 14, 16R (even-numbered rounds), the second big prize opening 35 is opened. The round interval from the closing of the first grand prize opening 30 to the opening of the second big prize opening 35 is 0.2 seconds, which is a very short time, and the second big prize opening 35 is closed. The round interval from when the first grand prize opening 30 is released is also 0.2 seconds, which is a very short time.

  Therefore, in the 16R round game, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened immediately after the first big prize opening 30 is closed, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened immediately after the second big prize opening 35 is closed. Become. In other words, in the entire round game over 16R, the total time (total time of each round interval) during which both the first grand prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are closed is 3.2 seconds (0.2 seconds × 16R). In this way, by reducing the total time during which game balls cannot enter the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) to a short time of 3.2 seconds, It is possible to win prizes in the grand prize opening while suppressing spilled balls around.

  In many conventional gaming machines, the same big prize opening is opened in two or more consecutive rounds. For this reason, it is necessary to secure a ball throwing time between the closing of the grand prize opening and the opening of the same big prize opening, and it is necessary to set each round interval to about 2 seconds or more. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are alternately opened for each round, so that, for example, after the first big prize opening 30 is closed, the second big prize opening 35 is obtained. It becomes possible to secure the ball throwing time during the opening of the. As a result, the round interval can be set to a very short time.

  Here, in the round game of the present embodiment, the distribution member 71 takes the second state shown in FIG. 2B in 1 to 15R, and “the second state → the first state (FIG. 2A) at a predetermined timing in 16R. ) Refer to) ⇒ The operation is controlled to take the “second state”. That is, the distribution member 71 operates so as to take the first state for a predetermined period at the 16Rth. Therefore, in the case of “V long jackpot 1” or “V long jackpot 2”, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 25.0 seconds at the 16th round, so that the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 is set. A game ball can pass easily.

  On the other hand, in the “V short jackpot”, the second big prize opening 35 is opened at the 16th round, but the opening time (0.1 second) is very short, and the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 is. The game ball is almost impossible to pass through. In the 16th round in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is short, but also the opening timing of the second big prize opening 35 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (see FIG. 2B). From the relationship between the second state shown and the timing controlled to the first state shown in FIG. 2A), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

  Note that the type of jackpot and the opening pattern of the big prize opening are not limited to those described above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in a jackpot game, there may be a round in which a big winning opening is opened several times during one round, and the round interval time may be 0.1 seconds shorter than 0.2 seconds.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V long jackpot 1 or V long jackpot 2 is won, the game state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. Can be. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 while the jackpot game is being executed. Therefore, the game state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) is 50% for the V long jackpot and 50% for the V short jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special chart 2) are all 2 V long jackpots. That is, when a big win is won by a lottery based on winning a prize to the second starting port 21 that can be entered by executing the electric support control described later, the V long jackpot is always 2. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is won at the second start port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (the lottery of the first special symbol) performed by winning the game ball at the first start port 20. The lottery (the lottery of the second special symbol) is set to be advantageous to the player.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “big hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. In addition to the jackpot random number and the jackpot type random number, the random numbers acquired based on the winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number”.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if they are slightly shaken in the display screen 7a. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-127.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-255.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern determination table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display unit 42 is activated, the display result of the variable symbol display by the normal symbol display unit 42 is the normal hit symbol when the normal symbol display unit 42 is not activated. The probability that

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 10D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short time state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is executed.

  In the high base state (electric support control state), not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state (electric support control state) may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot 1 or the V long jackpot 2 is a high probability state if the game is passed to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. And it is a short time state and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy and high-base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (195 in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state) if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game (there is almost no). And it is a short time state and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state (non-electric support control state). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. Further, a state in which the jackpot game (special game) is being executed is referred to as a “jackpot game state (special game state)”.

  In a high base state such as a high-probability high base state or a low-probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously when the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads the program of the main control main process shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, resetting various flags, status, counter, etc. Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial period value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first grand prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the normal prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), a sensor detection process (S104), a normal operation process (S105), a special operation process (S106), and a specific area sensor process (S107) described later are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S108) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S108), the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 14). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is first determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (see FIG. 16). S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passage process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S203). If a game ball has not won at the second start port 21 (NO at S203), the process proceeds to step S209. If a game ball has won at the second start port 21 (YES at S203), the special figure 2 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached four (S204). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S204). Then, 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value), the value of the jackpot type random number counter (label-TRND-AS value), the value of the reach random number counter (label) -TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label -TRND-T1 value) (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired) It stores in the storage area (refer FIG. 6 (B)) of the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 85b according to the present special figure 2 reservation ball number among the special figure reservation memory | storage parts 85b. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “1”, the acquired random value group is stored in the first storage area, and when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “2”, the acquired random number group is stored. A numerical value group is stored in the second storage area, and when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “3”, the acquired random value group is stored in the third storage area, and the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “4”. In this case, the acquired random value group is stored in the fourth storage area.

  Subsequently, a second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (winning information) is specified using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random value group stored in step S206. Specifically, the current special figure 2 number of reserved balls is “4”, the current gaming state is a short-time state, the jackpot random number is “1”, the jackpot type random number is “1”, and the reach random number is “1”. If the random number of the variation pattern is “1”, the command “F2H41H” is specified as the second start winning command with reference to the second starting port and the portion in the short time state in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. . The command consists of 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, F2H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 41H)).

  Each random number in the table shown in FIG. 13 is classified into a random number determination table (a jackpot determination table in FIG. 10 (A), a jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8 (A), a reach determination table in FIG. 10 (B), This corresponds to the division in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in FIG. Therefore, the specified second start winning command includes information on the game state, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls, whether or not a big win, the type of special symbol, the presence of reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach. Yes. The SP reach (super reach) is a reach in which the fluctuation time after reach is longer than that of normal reach, and is developed through normal reach. And SP reach (high expectation degree production) is an effect with a higher expectation degree for the big hit than the normal reach (low expectation degree production).

  In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit hexadecimal command is the type of the starting port (whether the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 is won). Is information to specify. Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is information for designating a gaming state (whether it is a short-time state or a non-short-time state). Further, the value of the upper digit among the two-digit lower-order commands in hexadecimal is information for designating the number of reserved balls (see remarks 1 outside the column in FIG. 13). The value of the lower digit of the lower commands is information for designating whether or not to win a jackpot, the type of special symbol, the presence or absence of reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach. Note that the rules relating to the generation of the start winning command are an example and can be arbitrarily changed.

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

  Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). If no game ball has been won at the first starting port 20 (NO at S209), the process is completed. If a game ball has won at the first starting port 20 (YES at S209), the special chart 1 is used. Judgment whether the number of reserved balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached four (first upper limit number). (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached 4 (YES in S210), this process is finished, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (NO in S210), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S211).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value) and the value of the jackpot type random number counter (label- TRND-AS value), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are obtained (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 9A). A numerical value group is acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 1 balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. Specifically, when the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “1”, the acquired random value group is stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “ 2 ”, the acquired random value group is stored in the second storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. When the special figure 1 reserved ball number is“ 3 ”, the acquired random value group is stored in the second storage area. 1 is stored in the third storage area of the special figure storage unit 85a, and when the special figure 1 storage ball number is "4", the acquired random value group is stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure storage unit 85a. Store.

  Subsequently, a first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), based on the random value group stored in step S212, the first starting winning command (winning information) is specified using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Specifically, the current special figure 1 holding ball is “4” and the current gaming state is a non-time-short state, the jackpot random number is “1”, the jackpot type random number is “1”, the reach random number is “1”, If the fluctuation pattern random number is “1”, the command “E1H41H” is specified as the first start winning command with reference to the first starting port and the non-short-time state in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. The identified first start winning command includes information on the gaming state, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, whether or not the jackpot is won, whether or not reach is performed, and whether or not SP reach is performed.

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

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of ordinary symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in RAM 84 ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reservation balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reservation balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 9B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84 as a current value. Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) following the sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 15). As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal operation process (S105), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is in operation (S401). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S401), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S403). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S403), it is then determined whether or not the number of retained balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (YES in S404), this process is finished.

  If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” in step S404 (NO in S404), a hit determination process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 is read, and the normal symbol hit determination table (non-display) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the hit determination value in the time reduction state is “0” to “2” and the hit determination value in the time reduction state is “0” to “254”). Then, symbol determination processing for setting the symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is “losing”, data corresponding to the “general symbol losing symbol” is set, and if it is “winning”, data corresponding to the “ordinary winning symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), referring to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10 (D), if the gaming state is a short time state, the variation of the ordinary symbol is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

  If the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is then determined whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S411), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

  Also, if the normal symbol stop display is being performed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has elapsed (S415). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the common symbol stop symbol data is set (S416). (NO in S416)), this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if the time-short state is in effect, the open pattern in the time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, the open pattern in the non-time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S401 (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419). Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

  [Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) after the normal operation process (S105) (see FIG. 15). As shown in FIG. 19, in the special action process (S106), the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the special prize opening device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) are divided into four stages. "Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. If the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), a special symbol standby process (S1302) is performed. If the “special operation status” is “2” (NO in S1301) , S1303: YES), special symbol variation processing (S1304) is performed, and if the “special action status” is “3” (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305), special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) When the “special operation status” is “4” (NO in S1301, S1303, and S1305), special electric accessory processing (S1307) as a jackpot game is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the special symbol waiting process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20, it has already been It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1413). If so (YES in S1413), the process ends. If not (S1413) NO), standby screen setting processing (S1414) is performed. In the standby screen setting process (S1414), after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined standby time, a customer standby command for displaying the standby screen is set.

  In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 (holding information in Special Figure 2) ) Is performed, a special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) described later are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. The storage area corresponding to is cleared (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  Also, when the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information of the special figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value group storages (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning at one start port 20, special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later One variation pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is more likely to win the big hit (V long jackpot 2), which is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 2). 8 (A)).

  [Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1501). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408), the big hit stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding). Read the random number counter value.

  Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), a table for non-high probability state (big hit determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A). It is determined whether the value is a big hit based on “0” to “163”) (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether or not it is a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination value is “0” to “464”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A). It is determined whether or not (S1505).

  If the result of the jackpot judgment (S1504, S1505) is “big jackpot”, the jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the jackpot is determined based on the jackpot type judgment table shown in FIG. The type is determined (S1506). After determining the jackpot type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8A) corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 84. (S1508) and the process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1508) and the processing is terminated.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIG. 22 and FIG. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, whether or not the gaming state is the short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) ) Is determined (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), whether or not the winning jackpot type is a V long jackpot (1 for V long jackpot or 2 for V long jackpot) is based on the special figure stop symbol data set. Determination is made (S1603). If it is a V long jackpot (YES in S1603), refer to the V long jackpot table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and V long jackpot in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1604). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), and the fluctuation pattern P21 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403). If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

  In step S1603 of FIG. 22, if the V long jackpot is not found (NO in S1603), the V short jackpot is won, so the V short jackpot table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the V short jackpot (S1605). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409). In the special drawing 2 lottery, the V-short jackpot will not be won.

  In step S1602, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1602), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random number value (S1606). As shown in FIG. 10B, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “13” in the non-short-time state, and “0” to “5” in the time-short state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value (YES in S1606), that is, when there is a reach loss, the loss normal table with reach during the non-time-short state (non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the loss with reach (S1607). Specifically, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), the fluctuation pattern P3 (SP reach loss) or the fluctuation pattern P4 (normal reach loss) is selected, and in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), the fluctuation pattern P22 ( SP reach loss) or fluctuation pattern P23 (normal reach lose) is selected.

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach random number value (NO in S1606), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reachless loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach (S1608). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P5 or the fluctuation pattern P6 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), and the fluctuation pattern P24 or the fluctuation pattern P25 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403). become.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 23, the reference variation pattern determination table is the table in the short-time state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 11). Processing (S1609 to S1615) is performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1608 except that the determination table is set to a portion corresponding to the short-time state.

  That is, if the V long jackpot, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the V long jackpot in the time-short state of FIG. 11 (S1611). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P11 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), and the fluctuation pattern P31 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403).

  If it is a V-short jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the V-short jackpot in the time-short state of FIG. 11 (S1612). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409). In the special drawing 2 lottery, the V-short jackpot will not be won.

  If it is a loss with reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach in the short-time state of FIG. 11 (S1614). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P13 (SP reach loss) is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), and the fluctuation pattern P32 (SP reach loss) is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403). become.

  If the loss is not reached, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the lossless reach in the time-short state of FIG. 11 (S1615). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P14 or the fluctuation pattern P15 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), and the fluctuation pattern P33 or the fluctuation pattern P34 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403). become.

  In the variation pattern determination table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of retained balls “ Works when 2 ”to“ 4 ”. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. Further, the variation time as the shortening variation is shorter in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. In other words, the variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state is a table in which the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-time reduction state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set (S1616) as shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1616 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1701). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1701), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1701), the variation stop command is set (S1702), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1703). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with the symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1704), this processing is ended.

  [Special Symbol Confirmation Processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol confirmation processing (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not elapses (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1801), game state management processing described later is performed (S1802).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1803). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1803), an open pattern (see FIG. 8B for details) corresponding to the type of jackpot that has been won is set (S1804). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit-open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot that has been won. Note that the release pattern set (data set corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

  The game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process described later (S1805) following step S1804. Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command is set (S1806), the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1807), and the special operation status is set to “4” (S1808).

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1803 (NO in S1803), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1809), and the process is terminated.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state management process (S1802), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON, the special state executed during the high probability state is determined. Decrement the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of symbol fluctuations by 1 (S2002), determine whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" (S2003), and turn the probability variation flag off if it is "0" (S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In this pachinko machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to “195” when shifting to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2005). If the time reduction flag is ON, the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006). It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0” (S2007). If it is “0”, the time reduction flag is turned off (S2008). If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step 2009. In this pachinko machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “100” in the low accuracy / low base state at the time of shifting to the time reduction state, and the value of the hour / hour counter is “195” in the high accuracy / high base state. To be set. This point will be described later.

  In step S2009, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has just been set (information on whether or not it is in a high probability state, information on whether or not it is in a short time state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, this process is finished.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the game state reset process (S1804), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101). If it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-short-time state are controlled. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  [Special Electric Property Processing (Big Bonus Game)] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special electric character processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag that indicates that all of the opening of the big prize winning openings (the first big winning prize opening 30 and the second big winning prize opening 35) have been completed in the running big hit game.

  If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening is being opened (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not it has reached the time to open the big winning opening, that is, the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening time of the first round game has been reached, or It is determined whether or not an interval time (closing time) until the once closed big winning opening is opened again has reached the opening start time (S2203).

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (1 V long jackpot or 2 V long jackpot) (S2204). If it is not the V long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207. If it is the V long jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the 16th eye that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (S2205). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “1”. If it is not time to start the 16th eye (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 16th R (YES in S2205), the V valid period setting process (S2206) is performed.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2206), the specific area sensor 39a detects a game ball for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed at the 16th R of the V long jackpot. Is set to the V effective period for determining that it is effective. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including the case where no jackpot game is being executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means that the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (a specific area sensor detection process described later (see FIG. 30). ))That's what it means. The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a. The V valid period includes a few seconds after the second grand prize opening 35 is closed. The game ball may win the second big prize opening 35 immediately before the second big prize opening 35 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

  That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage during the V effective period (game ball passing to the specific area 39) is detected, and the V flag is detected when the V passage outside the V effective period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (see the gaming state setting process shown in FIG. 29 described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraud, that is, the high probability state is not set.

  In step S2207, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is opened according to an opening pattern (see FIGS. 8A and 8B) according to the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, as described above, the distribution member 71 takes the second state shown in FIG. 2B from the start of the jackpot game (or round game), and is shown in FIG. After taking the first state, the robot moves with a constant motion so as to take the first state. Accordingly, in the V long jackpot (V long jackpot 1 or V long jackpot 2) opening pattern, the opening / closing member 37 is provided so that the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39 with a margin at the 16th round. Is released. On the other hand, in the V short jackpot opening pattern, the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that the gaming ball can hardly win the second big winning opening 35 at the 16th round. Further, the opening timing of the opening / closing member 37 with respect to the operation of the distribution member 71 is set so that even if the game ball can win the second grand prize opening 35, it cannot pass through the specific area 39.

  In a succeeding step S2208, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first release with one round game ball. A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the large winning opening is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, a round designation command is always set.

  In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2202), the closing condition of the big prize opening is It is determined whether or not established (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winning prizes in the round winning game has reached the specified maximum winning quantity (8 pieces per 1R in this embodiment) or the time for closing the winning prize opening. (That is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8B) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening). If the closing condition for the special prize opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the closing condition of the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is established (YES in S2009), the big prize opening is closed (closed) ( S2210). When one round game is ended by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0”. (S2213). If it is not “0” (NO in S2013), the process is finished as it is to start the next round game.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2213), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started (S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether the jackpot ending time has passed (S2217) and the ending time has passed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S2220). Thus, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (see FIG. 19). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2221) described later is performed, and the present process ends.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state setting process (S2221), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2301). If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2301), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2302), “100” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2303), and the process proceeds to step S2309. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-probability low-base state is terminated when the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot winning condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S2301, the probability variation flag is turned on (S2304) and the value of the probability variation counter is set to “195” (S2305). Thereafter, the V flag is turned OFF (S2306). Subsequently, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2307), the value of the time reduction counter is set to “195” (S2308), and the process proceeds to step S2309. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy base state ends when the special symbol variable display is performed 195 times or the next jackpot is won.

  In step S2309, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has just been set (information on whether or not it is in a high probability state, information on whether or not it is in a short time state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, this process is finished.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107) after the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 15). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), as shown in FIG. 30, it is first determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is performed only when the sorting member 71 is controlled to the first state shown in FIG. If there is no detection in step S2401 (NO in S2401), the process ends. If there is detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2206) in the special electric accessory process (see FIG. 28) described above. The V effective period is set as a period of several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and the closing of the second big prize opening 35 at the 16th R of the V long jackpot.

  If it is determined in step S2402 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), a V passing command is set (S2404), and this process ends. The V passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify V passing.

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

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

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. It should be noted that the effect determination random number includes an effect design determination random number for determining the effect design, a change effect pattern determination random number for determining the change effect pattern, and a notice effect determination random number for determining various notification effects. There are zone effect random numbers, which will be described later. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to produce various effects (effect design variation effect, jackpot effect accompanying the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), customer waiting effect, etc. The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 or frame lamps via the lamp control board 107 as various effects are executed by the image control board 100. 66, causing the panel lamp 5 to emit light, or driving the decorative movable body 15. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007), and then loops steps S4004 to S4007. In receive interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) Line becomes possible.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 32, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is determined by the microcomputer 91 for effect control. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 33, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 4).

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the lamp process (S4304) and other processes (S4306) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process to be described later in order to cause the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Is output to the lamp control board 107. That is, the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), decorative movable body drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created or output so as to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing that matches the effect. The drive data set in the process in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is also output in this process. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the decorative movable body drive data.

  Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is finished.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 34, in the 10 ms timer interruption process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (see S4301 and FIG. 35). Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Subsequently, switch processing (S4304) for setting the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition processing is performed.

  Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lamp processing (S4304). In the lamp processing (S4304), creation of lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5) and time management of the light emission effect are performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4305) is performed. In the sound control process (S4305), sound data (data for controlling sound output from the speaker 67) is created, output to the sound control board 106, time management of sound effects, and the like. Thereby, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67. For example, when the decorative movable body 15 is displaced, a predetermined sound effect (SE) is output. Thus, the player is notified that the decorative movable body 15 is activated. Then, other processes such as updating various effect determination random numbers are executed (S4306), and this process is terminated.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 35, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received (S4401) and has received it. Then, a game state status setting process (S4402) described later is performed.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command (first start winning command or second start winning command) is received from the main control board 80 (S4403). A winning command storage process (S4404) is performed.

  In the start winning command storage process (S4402), the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 is stored in the special figure hold effect storage unit (the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure hold effect storage unit) of the RAM 94. 95b). That is, if the type of the start opening related to the start winning command is confirmed and the first start winning command is generated based on the winning to the first starting opening 20, the first start winning command is designated as the first special figure. It memorize | stores in the memory area (refer FIG.7 (B)) of the holding | maintenance effect memory | storage part 95a. In addition, if the second start winning command is generated based on the winning at the second starting port 21, the second start winning command is stored in the storage area of the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b (FIG. 7C). Memorize). The first start winning command or the second start winning command is stored in the storage area with the smallest number in which the command is not stored among the first to fourth storage areas. As a result, the start winning command is stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold. After the start winning command storage process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a prefetch effect determination process (S4405) described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and if received, performs a variation effect start process (S4407) described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408), and if received, performs a change effect end process (S4409).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4411). In the opening effect selection process (S4411), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4413). In the round effect selection process (S4413), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4414), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4415). In the ending effect selection process (S4415), the ending command is analyzed, and a pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4416), and if received, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4417). In the V pass notification effect start process (S4417), a V pass notification effect start command for starting the V pass notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V passing notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V passing (passing to the specific area 39). This form is an effect of displaying a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image indicating a character “V”) on the display screen 7a. Note that the V passing notification effect may be in other forms such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, as other processing (S4418), processing based on a received command other than the above commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command or a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed.

  [Game State Status Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the game state status setting process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first refers to the currently set game state status. Here, the gaming state status is set so that the production control microcomputer 91 grasps the current gaming state. If the gaming state is a low probability low base state, “1” is set, and the gaming state is “2” is set if the high-accuracy base state is set, and “3” is set if the gaming state is the low-accuracy base state. The gaming state status is “1” by default.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current gaming state status (S4501), and then analyzes the received gaming state designation command (S4502). Then, based on the analyzed gaming state designation command, it is determined whether or not to change the gaming state status (S4503). That is, it is determined whether or not the gaming state information included in the analyzed gaming state designation command is different from the gaming state information based on the gaming state status referenced in step S4501. If it is determined that the gaming state status is to be changed (YES in S4503), a start winning command rewriting process (S4504) described later is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S4505. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game state status is not to be changed (NO in S4503), this process is terminated.

  In step S4505, it is determined whether or not the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is low probability low base state information. If it is low probability low base state information (YES in S4505), the game state status is set to “1” (S4506), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the information is not low-accuracy low-base state information (NO in S4505), it is determined whether the information is high-accuracy high-base state information (S4507). If it is highly accurate and high base state information (YES in S4507), the game state status is set to “2” (S4508) and the process is terminated. If it is not information on the high-accuracy base state (NO in S4507), it is information on the low-accuracy base state, so “3” is set in the gaming state status (S4509), and the process is terminated.

  [Start Winning Command Rewriting Process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the starting winning command rewriting process (S4504), the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a (FIG. 7B). It is determined whether the first start winning command is stored in (see FIG. 7) or whether the second starting winning command is stored in the storage area (see FIG. 7C) of the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b. (S4601). If neither the first start winning command nor the second starting winning command is stored (NO in S4601), the process ends.

  If at least one of the first start prize command and the second start prize command is stored (YES in S4601), all the stored start prize commands (first start prize command and second start prize command) are stored. The start winning command including the error information is rewritten (S4602), and the process ends. In this embodiment, when rewriting to a start winning command including error information, as shown in Remark 2 in FIG. 13, the value of the upper digit of the start winning command is rewritten to “0”. . Note that the method of rewriting the start prize command including such error information is an example, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  As described above, all the start winning commands stored at the timing of changing the game state status are rewritten to start winning commands including error information for the following reason. As will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 91 can execute a prefetch effect (zone effect in this embodiment) based on the stored start winning command. For example, even if the start winning command generated when the high-accuracy high-base state (the game state status is “2”) includes information that is a big win, the low-probability low-base state from the high-accuracy high-base state Since the range of the jackpot random number that is determined to be a big win is changed after the transition to the (game state status is “1”), it is determined that the lottery of the special figure pending related to the start winning command is a loss There can be.

  In such a case, in the pre-reading production based on the start winning command, an effect with a high degree of expectation is executed as if it is a big win, whereas in the special drawing suspension lottery related to the starting winning command, Since the determination is made, a wrinkle occurs between the pre-reading effect and the result of the determination of success / failure. In addition, when the prefetch effect is executed based on the start winning command generated after the game state status is changed (for example, transition from the short time state to the non-short time state) before the game state status is changed, the prefetch effect is performed. There is a possibility that the execution timing of will deviate from the timing that should be performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, all start winning commands stored at the timing of changing the gaming state status are rewritten to start winning commands including error information, and based on the start winning commands including error information as described later. Does not execute the pre-reading effect. As a result, it is possible to avoid a shift in the execution timing of the pre-reading effect and the occurrence of wrinkles between the pre-reading effect and the determination result.

  [Prefetch Effect Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 38, in the prefetch effect determination processing (S4403), the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs start winning command normal determination processing (S4701). In the start winning command normal determination process (S4701), all start winning commands (first start command) stored in the storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a and the storage area of the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b are stored. It is determined whether or not there is a start winning command including error information at least one of the winning command and the second start winning command. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the upper digit of the upper command is “0” for all start winning commands.

  If all the start winning commands are not normal, that is, if there is at least one starting winning command including error information (NO in S4702), the pre-reading effect is not executed, and this process is ended. On the other hand, if all the start winning commands are normal (YES in S4702), a pre-reading effect execution determination process (S4703) is performed. In the pre-reading effect executable determination process (S4703), the received start winning command (start winning command stored in step S4404) is analyzed, and it is determined whether or not the analyzed start winning command is a command indicating execution of SP reach. To do.

  As described above, the start winning command includes the information shown in the command analysis content column of the table of FIG. Therefore, if the start winning command is analyzed, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the numerical information related to the start winning command (information on various random values used for specifying the starting winning command) is the numerical information ( It is possible to determine whether the information is special numerical information), whether the numerical information is determined to be SP reach, or the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the start winning command indicates that the SP reach is executed if the lower digit of the lower command is “1”, “2”, or “3”. Therefore, here, whether or not SP reach is executed is determined based on the lower digit of the lower command of the start winning command.

  If the start winning command does not indicate execution of SP reach, that is, if it is determined that the pre-reading effect cannot be executed (NO in S4704), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the start winning command indicates execution of SP reach, that is, if it is determined that the prefetch effect can be executed (a situation where the prefetch effect can be executed) (YES in S4704), the process proceeds to step S4705.

  Here, in this embodiment, as internal modes set by the effect control microcomputer 91, a high-probability look-ahead mode (first mode) in which a look-ahead effect (a zone effect described later in this embodiment) is relatively easily executed, and a high-probability look-ahead mode. There is a low-probability look-ahead mode (second mode) in which a look-ahead effect is more difficult to execute. Therefore, the production control microcomputer is internally set to either the high probability prefetch mode or the low probability prefetch mode. The player cannot clearly grasp which mode is set to the high-probability look-ahead mode or the low-probability look-ahead mode. As will be described later, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the prefetch mode status to “1” as the low probability prefetch mode, and sets the value of the prefetch mode status as “2” as the high probability prefetch mode. Note that the prefetch mode status is “1” by default.

  In step S4705, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the prefetch mode status is “1”. If the prefetch status is “1” (YES in S4705), a zone effect random number is acquired. That is, the random value indicated by the random number counter related to the zone effect random number is stored in the zone effect random number storage area (see FIG. 7D) in the storage area where the start winning command stored in step S4404 is stored. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the acquired zone effect random number using the low-probability zone effect random number table shown in FIG. 41A (S4706). The zone effect random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. This determination determines whether or not to execute the zone effect.

  The zone effect is a variation effect executed on the basis of a plurality of special figure holds or a change effect executed on the basis of one special figure hold (a change effect based on the change), and the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot This is an effect of displaying a zone background image that suggests on the display screen 7a (continuous notice effect as a look-ahead effect). In this embodiment, a zone effect in which a letter “rainbow zone CHANCE” is attached and a rainbow-colored background image (see FIG. 44A) is displayed, and “red zone CHANCE” is displayed. A zone effect in which a band-shaped background image (not shown) with a letter and a display color in red is displayed, and a band effect with a letter “blue zone CHANCE” and a display color in blue There is a zone effect in which a background image (not shown) is displayed.

  Note that three colors of rainbow, red, and blue are set as display colors based on the zone background image, but the type of display color can be changed as appropriate. For example, green and gold may be set. The zone background image is not limited to a belt-like background image, and may be a lightning-like background image, for example, and can be changed as appropriate.

  In the lottery in step S4706, different low-probability zone effect random number tables (see FIG. 41A) are used depending on whether or not the analysis result of the start winning command is a big hit. That is, in the low-probability zone effect random number table used when the start winning command analysis result is SP reach lose, the zone effect is set not to be executed with a probability of 50%, and the start winning command analysis result is SP. In the low-probability zone effect random number table used in the case of a reach jackpot, the zone effect is set not to be performed with a probability of 40%. As a result, the zone effect is more easily executed when the SP reach is a big hit than when the SP reach is lost.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4705 that the prefetch mode status is not “1” (NO in S4705), that is, the prefetch mode status is “2”, the production control microcomputer 91 obtains the zone production random number and obtains the obtained zone. The effect random number is determined using the high-accuracy zone effect random number table shown in FIG. 41B (S4707). This determination determines whether or not to execute the zone effect.

  Also in the lottery in step S4707, different high-probability zone effect random number tables (see FIG. 41B) are used depending on whether or not the analysis result of the start winning command is a big hit. That is, in the low-probability zone effect random number table used when the start winning command analysis result is SP reach lose, the zone effect is set not to be executed with a probability of 30%, and the start winning command analysis result is SP. The low-probability zone effect random number table used in the case of a reach jackpot is set so as not to perform zone effect with a probability of 20%. As a result, the zone effect is more easily executed when the SP reach is a big hit than when the SP reach is lost. As can be seen from a comparison between FIG. 41A and FIG. 41B, the high-accuracy zone effect random number table is more easily executed than the low-probability zone effect random number table. ing.

  If it is determined that the zone effect is to be executed by the lottery in step S4706 or the lottery in step S4707 (YES in S4708), “51H”, “52H”, or “53H” is set as the zone effect data based on the lottery result. It is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S4709). Then, the counter value of the special figure hold effect counter (or the value of the hold number information included in the start winning command stored in step S4404) is set in the zone effect counter that counts the number of times the zone effect is executed (S4710). ), This processing is finished.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 41A and 41B, the zone effect data for displaying the blue zone background image is “51H”, and the zone effect data for displaying the red zone background image is “52H”. The zone effect data for displaying the rainbow zone background image is “53H”. The selection ratio of each image is set so that the degree of expectation (reliability) that a big hit is won in the order of blue → red → rainbow color increases.

  Further, in this embodiment, as can be seen from the comparison between FIG. 41A and FIG. 41B, when the analysis result is a big hit, the high-accuracy zone effect random number table displays the rainbow zone background image. While the distribution ratio is high, the distribution ratio at which the blue zone background image is displayed is low. When the analysis result is SP reach loss, the high-accuracy zone effect random number table has a higher allocation ratio for displaying the blue zone background image, while the rainbow zone background image is displayed. The fraction is low. Therefore, the zone effect based on the high-accuracy zone effect random number table has higher reliability (accurately) than the zone effect based on the low-probability zone effect random number table that it is a big win. That is, for the player, the high-probability look-ahead mode can more accurately grasp the degree of expectation for the jackpot winning than the low-probability look-ahead mode.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the change effect start process (S4407), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the change start command (the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 fluctuation start command). (S4801). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409). The variation pattern information includes game state information for designating the current game state (whether it is a high probability state or a short time state), and determination of jackpot determination processing of special figure 1 or special figure 2 The symbol information etc. which designate the symbol as a result are contained (refer FIG. 8 (A)). Note that the game state information, symbol information, and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a change effect pattern (S4802). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination random number is acquired, and one of the plurality of tables classified according to the variation pattern type (P1 in FIG. 11) is selected based on the analysis result of the variation start command. Select one table. Then, the variation effect pattern is selected by determining the acquired variation effect pattern determination random number using the selected table. Thus, once the variation production pattern is determined, the variation production time, the variation display mode of the production symbol, the presence or absence of the normal reach production, the content of the normal reach production, the presence or absence of the SP reach production, the content of the SP reach production, the SW production (production button production ), The contents of the SW effect, the composition of the effect development, the details of the effect contents of the changing effect, such as the type of background of the effect symbol, are determined. The determined production contents of the fluctuation effects (the contents of the effects of defocusing, the contents of the effects of normal reach, the contents of the effects of SP reach loss, the contents of the effects of the SP reach jackpot) are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 until the fluctuation effects are completed. It has come to be.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects effect symbols (decoration symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect (S4803). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect design is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. select. Then, an effect symbol is selected by determining the obtained effect symbol determining random number using the selected table. As a result, it is determined whether the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed are in the stoppage mode (for example, “638”, “212”, etc.) or the big hit stop mode (for example, “777”). Is done.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not zone effect data (see FIG. 41) is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S4804). If the zone effect data is set (YES in S4804), the zone effect is set based on the zone effect data in order to execute the zone effect (S4805). On the other hand, if the zone effect data is not set (NO in S4804), the process proceeds to step S4809 without setting the zone effect.

  After setting the zone effect (S4805), the effect control microcomputer 91 subtracts “1” from the counter value of the zone effect counter (S4806). Then, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the zone effect counter is “0” (S4807). If the counter value of the zone effect counter is “0” (YES in S4807), the zone effect data is cleared (S4808) because the zone effect is not performed from the next variation effect, and the process proceeds to step S4809. On the other hand, if the counter value of the zone effect counter is not “0” (NO in S4807), the zone effect is also performed in the next variation effect, so the process proceeds to step S4809 without clearing the zone effect data.

  In step S4809, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a notice effect other than the zone effect. Specifically, a random number for determining the announcement effect is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. select. Then, the notice effect is selected by determining the obtained random number for determining the notice effect using the table. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects are determined.

  Then, a change effect start command for starting the change effect with the contents of the selected change effect pattern, effect symbol, zone effect and other notice effects is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4810). When the variable effect start command set in step S4810 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM, and displays the image display device. 7 is performed on the display screen 7a.

  Thereafter, in step S4811, a shift process of data stored in a predetermined special figure reservation effect storage unit (first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a or second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b) of the RAM 94 is performed. In the shift process in the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a, each data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. For example, each data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a, and the fourth storage area is cleared. The In addition, each data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a is for the variation common to the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b. The data is shifted to the effect storage unit (0th storage area) 95c (see FIG. 7A), and the data stored in the variation effect storage unit 95c is deleted. On the other hand, in the shift process in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b, each data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area as in the above, and the fourth Clear the storage area. In addition, each data stored in the first storage area of the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b is shifted to the variation effect storage unit (0th storage region) 95c and stored in the variation effect storage unit 95c. The data that has been deleted is deleted. Thus, the data related to the previous variation effect is erased.

  By the way, in the variation effect of this embodiment, although the mode suggestion effect described later is not executed during the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed through the variation display. There is a feature in that a mode suggestion effect can be executed later. The mode suggestion effect is an effect for suggesting to the player which mode is set between the high probability prefetch mode and the low probability prefetch mode. That is, the mode suggestion effect does not clearly notify the setting of the high-probability look-ahead mode or the low-probability look-ahead mode, but is an effect for causing the player to guess which mode is set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44B, a mode suggestion effect in which a black feather image M1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and as shown in FIG. 44C, a white feather image M2 is displayed. There is a mode suggestion effect displayed on the screen 7a. Thus, in this embodiment, the mode suggestion effect may be executed in a manner in which the high-probability look-ahead mode or the low-probability look-ahead mode cannot be identified, and the processing related to the execution of the mode suggestion effect is performed by the following variation effect end process (S4409) explain in detail.

  [Variation Effect End Process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the change effect end process (S4409), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change stop command (S4901). Then, it is determined whether or not the gaming state status is “1”, that is, whether or not the gaming state is a low probability low base state (S4902). If the game state status is not “1” (NO in S4902), that is, the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy low-base state, the mode-directing effect is terminated without executing the mode-indicating effect. An unfinished variation effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4914), and the process ends.

  When the variable effect stop command without the mode suggestion effect set in step S4914 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the stop time of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (the special symbol stop) For 600 ms, which is the time, see FIG. 11), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R continue to stop without displaying the black blade image M1 or the white blade image M2 on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state status is “1” (YES in S4902), that is, if the gaming state is the low probability low base state, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the prefetching mode status is “1”. Is determined (S4903). If the look-ahead mode status is “1” (YES in S4903), that is, if the state is set to the low-probability look-ahead mode, first a look-ahead mode change random number is acquired. That is, the random number value indicated by the random number counter related to the prefetch mode change random number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. Note that the prefetch mode change random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 1008. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the acquired prefetching mode change random number using the low probability prefetching mode change random number table shown in FIG. 42A (S4904). This determination determines whether or not to change the low-probability look-ahead mode to the high-probability look-ahead mode.

  In the low-probability look-ahead mode change random number table shown in FIG. 42A, a different table is used according to the effect contents of the variation effect. Specifically, when the production contents are dohaz, normal reach lose, and SP reach jackpot, the low-probability look-ahead mode is not changed to the high-probability look-ahead mode. On the other hand, when the production content is SP reach loss, the low-probability look-ahead mode is changed to the high-probability look-ahead mode with a probability of 10%, and the low-probability look-ahead mode is changed to the high-probability look-ahead mode with a probability of 90%. It is a table that does not.

  If it is determined that the low-probability look-ahead mode is not changed by the determination using the low-probability look-ahead mode change random number table shown in FIG. 42A (NO in S4905), the process proceeds to step S4907. On the other hand, if it is determined to change the low-probability look-ahead mode (YES in S4905), “2” is set to the value of the look-ahead mode status to set the high-probability look-ahead mode, and the process proceeds to step S4911.

  In step S4903, if the look-ahead mode status is not “1” (NO in S4903), that is, if the situation is set to the high-probability look-ahead mode, first a look-ahead mode change random number is acquired. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the acquired prefetching mode change random number using the highly accurate prefetching mode change random number table shown in FIG. 42B (S4908). This determination determines whether or not to change the high-probability look-ahead mode to the low-probability look-ahead mode.

  In the high-predictive look-ahead mode change random number table shown in FIG. 42 (B), a different table is used according to the effect contents of the variation effect. Specifically, when the content of the production is dohaz, normal reach lose, or SP reach jackpot, the high probability look-ahead mode is not changed to the low probability look-ahead mode. On the other hand, when the production content is SP reach loss, the high-probability look-ahead mode is changed to the low-probability look-ahead mode with a probability of 90.1%, and the high-probability look-ahead mode is low with a probability of 9.9%. The table is not changed to the prefetch mode.

  Thus, if it is determined that the high-probability look-ahead mode is not changed by the determination using the high-predictive look-ahead mode change random number table shown in FIG. 42B (NO in S4909), the process proceeds to step S4911. On the other hand, if it is determined to change the high-probability look-ahead mode (YES in S4909), the value of the look-ahead mode status is set to “1” to set the low-probability look-ahead mode, and the process proceeds to step S4907.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when SP reach loss is executed in the low probability look-ahead mode, the change is made to the high probability look-ahead mode only with a low probability of 10%, whereas in the high probability look-ahead mode, the SP reach loss is not changed. If executed, the mode is changed to the low-probability look-ahead mode with a high probability of 90.1%. Therefore, in the game period, the low probability look-ahead mode is often set rather than the high probability look-ahead mode. This means that if the high-probability look-ahead mode is set for a long time, the number of times that the pre-reading effect during the game is executed is usually relatively high, and the high-probability look-ahead mode is set. This is because the player's expectation of being there is diminished. Therefore, as in this embodiment, it is preferable that the probability of changing from the high probability prefetching mode to the low probability prefetching mode is higher than the probability of changing from the low probability prefetching mode to the high probability prefetching mode.

  In this embodiment, the change from the low-probability look-ahead mode to the high-probability look-ahead mode and the change from the high-probability look-ahead mode to the low-probability look-ahead mode are determined by one pre-read mode change random number. The pre-reading mode change random number (low-probability pre-reading mode change random number and high-predictive pre-reading mode change random number) may be used. Moreover, the value of each distribution ratio in the case of changing the look-ahead mode shown to FIG. 42 (A) (B) can be changed suitably.

  As described above, when proceeding to step S4907, the low-probability look-ahead mode is set before lottery for execution of the mode suggestion effect, and when proceeding to step S4911, before executing the mode suggestion effect for lottery. Is set to the high-probability look-ahead mode. When the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4907, it first obtains a mode suggestion effect random number. That is, the random number value indicated by the random number counter related to the mode suggestion effect random number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. The mode suggestion effect random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 1008. However, the above-described mode change random number may be used as it is as a mode suggestion effect random number. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the acquired mode suggestion effect random number using the low probability mode suggestion effect random number table shown in FIG. 43A (S4907). This determination determines whether or not to execute the mode suggestion effect in a state where the low-probability look-ahead mode is set.

  In the low probability mode suggestion effect random number table shown in FIG. 43 (A), a different table is used depending on the effect contents of the change effect. Specifically, when the contents of the production are dohaz-lack, normal reach lose, and SP reach jackpot, the table does not execute the mode suggestion effect. On the other hand, if the content of the effect is SP reach lose, the mode suggestion effect is not executed with a probability of 87.6%, and the white blade image M2 (see FIG. 44C) with a probability of 9.9%. ) Is displayed, and the table suggests a mode suggestion effect in which a black feather image M1 (see FIG. 44B) is displayed with a probability of 2.5%.

  Thus, if it is determined that the mode suggestion effect is not to be executed by the determination using the low probability mode suggestion effect random number table shown in FIG. 43A (NO in S4912), as described above, the fluctuation without the mode suggestion effect is performed. An effect stop command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4914), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to execute the mode suggestion effect (YES in S4912), a change effect stop command with a mode suggestion effect based on the determination result is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4913), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4911, it first obtains a mode suggestion effect random number. However, the above-described mode change random number may be used as it is as a mode suggestion effect random number. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the acquired mode suggestion effect random number using the high-accuracy mode suggestion effect random number table shown in FIG. 43B (S4911). This determination determines whether or not to execute the mode suggestion effect in a state where the high-probability look-ahead mode is set.

  In the high-probability mode suggestion effect random number table shown in FIG. 43B, a different table is used depending on the effect contents of the change effect. Specifically, when the contents of the production are dohaz-lack, normal reach lose, and SP reach jackpot, the table does not execute the mode suggestion effect. On the other hand, if the effect content is SP reach lose, the mode suggestion effect is not executed with a probability of 50.5%, and the white blade image M2 is displayed with a probability of 39.6%. The table suggests a mode suggestion effect in which the black feather image M1 is displayed with a probability of 9.9%.

  Thus, if it is determined that the mode suggestion effect is not to be executed by the determination using the high-probability mode suggestion effect random number table shown in FIG. 43B (NO in S4912), as described above, the variation not accompanied by the mode suggestion effect. An effect stop command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4914), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to execute the mode suggestion effect (YES in S4912), a change effect stop command accompanied by the mode suggestion effect based on the determination result is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4914), and the process ends.

When the variable effect stop command with the mode effect set in step S4913 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the stop time of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (the stop time of the special symbol, The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R continue to stop for 600 ms (see FIG. 11), and the black blade image M1 or the white blade image M2 is displayed on the display screen while the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped. 7a. Specifically, the black blade image M1 or the white blade image M2 is displayed on the display screen only for a predetermined period (500 ms) from when the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started until the stop display ends. It falls from the upper side of 7a toward the lower side. At this time, the black feather image M1 or the white feather image M2 is displayed behind the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (so as to be hidden by the effect symbols) so that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are not easily seen. (See FIGS. 44B and 44C). The display mode and display time of the black feather image M1 or the white feather image M2 can be changed as appropriate. For example, during the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (600 ms), even if it is displayed in a fixed state. good.

  As can be seen from a comparison between FIG. 43A and FIG. 43B, the mode suggestion effect in which the black feather image M1 is displayed and the mode suggestion effect in which the white blade image M2 is displayed are low. This is easier to execute when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set than when the probability look-ahead mode is set. That is, the execution frequency of the mode suggestion effect is set to be higher in the high probability prefetching mode than in the low probability prefetching mode. Therefore, if the player feels that the player sees a relatively large number of black feather images M1 or white feather images M2 during the stop display of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, it is assumed that the high-probability look-ahead mode is set. It is possible.

7). Next, an example of display control by mode suggestion will be described with reference to FIG. Here, as a precondition, the gaming state is a low probability low base state (the gaming state status is “1”), the high probability prefetching mode (the prefetching mode status is “2”), and the first special figure hold And the number of second special figure hold are both “0”. From this precondition, when a game ball wins the first starting port 20, the main control board 80 selects a variation pattern in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409). At this time, the variation pattern P3 indicating the SP reach loss (the variation time is 39400 ms, the stop time is 600 ms, see FIG. 11) is selected as the variation pattern. The main control board 80 transmits the special figure 1 fluctuation start command including the information of the fluctuation pattern P3 to the sub-control board 90 (S1412).

  Then, the sub-control board 90 that has received the special figure 1 variation start command performs the selection of the variation effect pattern (S4802) and the selection of the effect symbol (S4803) in the variation effect start process (S4405). The image is transmitted to the image control board 100 (S4006). Thereby, the fluctuating effect is started as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 45 (A), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed. As shown in FIG. 45 (B), the left effect symbol 8L and the effect symbol 8R have the same numeric symbol “5”. In the state of being stopped and displayed, the normal production symbol 8C becomes a normal reach that continues to be variably displayed.

  Subsequently, as an effect of development through normal reach, an effect of SP reach is executed as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the effect that the hero character fights against the enemy character is executed, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed small in the upper right of the display screen 7a. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45D, an effect is shown in which the hero character is defeated by the enemy character as SP reach lose.

  At this time, when 39400 ms which is the variation time of the first special symbol elapses, the main control board 80 sets a variation stop command in the special symbol variation processing (S1304) (S1702). Therefore, the sub-control board 90 that has received this change stop command determines YES in step S4902 in the change effect end process (S4409) because the gaming state is the low probability low base state, and sets the high probability look-ahead mode ( In step S4903, NO is determined because the prefetch mode status is set to “1”. Then, it is determined that the prefetch mode is not changed in the high-accuracy prefetch mode change random number table shown in FIG. 42B (NO in S4909). In addition, it is assumed that the execution of the mode suggestion effect for displaying the white blade image M2 is selected in the high probability mode suggestion effect random number table shown in FIG. 43B (S4911). As a result, the sub control board 90 transmits a change effect stop command with a mode suggestion effect for displaying the image M2 of the white blades to the image control board 100 (S4913, S4006).

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 45 (E), the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the manner of stopping the loss (numerical symbols “2”, “1”, “2”), and immediately after that, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, a mode suggestion effect in which the image M2 of white feathers falls from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a is executed. This mode suggestion effect is executed until the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R ends, that is, until 600 ms elapses after the stop display of the first special symbol is started. Thereafter, the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R ends, and if there is a first special symbol hold, the variable symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed again as shown in FIG. 45 (G).

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 45 (E), the player who has seen the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R stopped and displayed in the manner of stopping the loss recognizes that the determination result of the first special symbol lottery is lost. However, as shown in FIG. 45F, the white blade image M2 is seen during the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. Therefore, it is possible for the player to suppress disappointment due to loss by estimating that the player may be set to the high-probability look-ahead mode. In particular, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45 (C), the player who sees the SP reach performance has a great expectation for the big win, but as shown in FIG. 45 (E), the player confirms the loss. By grasping it, you will have a greater disappointment. Therefore, after SP reach lose, it is possible to prompt the discouraged player to continue the game by displaying the image M2 of the white feathers during the stop display of the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. is there.

8). Advantages of the present embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the high-probability look-ahead mode is set, the mode suggestion that the black feather image M1 or the white feather image M2 is displayed. On the other hand, if the low-probability look-ahead mode is set, it becomes difficult to execute the mode suggestion effect. That is, the player can guess whether the high-probability look-ahead mode or the low-probability look-ahead mode is set according to the difference in the execution frequency of the mode suggestion effect. Therefore, the player can be interested in which mode is set to the high-probability look-ahead mode in which the zone effect is easily executed or the low-probability look-ahead mode in which the zone effect is difficult to be executed. It is possible to improve.

  Here, when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set, it is also considered that the mode-suggesting effect is harder to execute (the mode-suggesting effect is executed less frequently) than when the low-probability look-ahead mode is set. It is done. However, in the case of this configuration, it is difficult for a player who wants to set the high-probability look-ahead mode to understand that the mode suggestion effect is difficult to execute, and it is difficult to determine the setting of the high-probability look-ahead mode. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set, the mode-suggesting effect is given to the player by increasing the execution frequency of the mode-suggesting effect than when the low-probability look-ahead mode is set. It is possible to expect execution and to easily determine whether or not the high-probability look-ahead mode is set.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the mode suggestion effect can be executed after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the manner of stoppage. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the execution of the mode suggestion effect even after recognizing that the winning / failing determination result by the special symbol lottery is lost, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in the game motivation due to the lost. is there. In particular, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the manner of stopping the stop after the SP reach lose, the player is greatly discouraged and easily stops the game. After the SP reach lose, the effect symbols 8L and 8C are displayed. , 8R can be executed after the stop display in a manner of losing stop, so that the discouraged player can be encouraged to continue the game.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the mode suggestion effect is not executed during the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, but the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped in a manner of losing stop. It can be executed after the display is finished until the stop display is finished. Therefore, it is possible for the player to expect the mode suggestion effect to be executed during the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. That is, it is possible to improve the game entertainment even during the stop display of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, which is a lost stop mode that tends to be a useless game period.

In this embodiment, a mode suggestion effect may be executed when the gaming state is a low probability low base state, and a gaming state other than the low probability low base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state) If it is, the mode suggestion effect is not executed (see step S4902 in FIG. 40). This is based on the following reason. When the player is in the low probability low base state, the player must play the game while reducing the number of balls, and it is easier to stop the game than in the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state. In particular, in a low-probability and low-base state, it is often difficult for players to win big hits, and it becomes easy to get bored with the production. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to promote the continuation of the game by giving the impression of a novel effect so that the mode suggestion effect can be executed only in the low probability low base state.
9. Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals as in the above embodiment are used for the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

<Second form>
The second embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 46 and 47. FIG. In the first mode described above, when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set, the execution frequency of the mode suggestion effect (the effect that the white feather image M2 is displayed) is more than when the low-probability look-ahead mode is set. Was high. However, the second mode is configured such that when the low-probability look-ahead mode is set, the execution frequency of the second mode suggestion effect is higher than when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set. Yes. As shown in FIG. 47, the second mode suggestion effect (another mode suggestion effect) is an effect in which a spotted feather image M3 is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  Specifically, in the low-probability look-ahead mode suggestion effect random number table of the second form shown in FIG. 46 (A), when the effect content is dohaze, normal reach lose, SP reach jackpot, the mode suggestion effect and the second mode It is a table that does not execute the suggestion effect. On the other hand, when the effect content is SP reach lose, the mode suggestion effect and the second mode suggestion effect are not executed with a probability of 50.6%, and the mode suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 9.9%. It is a table in which the second mode suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 6%. That is, when the low-probability look-ahead mode is set, about 50% of the feather images are not displayed after the SP reach loss effect, about 10% the white blade image M2 is displayed, and about 40% of the spotted blades. The image M3 is displayed.

  On the other hand, in the high-predictive look-ahead mode suggestion effect random number table of the second form shown in FIG. 46 (B), if the effect content is dohaz, normal reach lose, or SP reach jackpot, the mode suggestion effect and the second mode suggestion effect The table is not executed. If the content of the effect is SP reach lose, the mode suggestion effect and the second mode suggestion effect are not executed with a probability of 50.6%, and the mode suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 39.6%. It is a table in which the second mode suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 9%. That is, when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set, about 50% of the feather images are not displayed after the SP reach loss effect, about 40% of the white blade images M2 are displayed, and about 10% of the spotted blades are displayed. The image M3 is displayed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second form, when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set, the mode suggestion effect is easily executed after the SP reach lose effect, whereas the second mode suggestion effect is executed. hard. On the other hand, when the low-probability look-ahead mode is set, the second mode suggestion effect is likely to be executed after the SP reach lose effect, whereas the mode suggestion effect is difficult to be executed. Therefore, let the player guess that the high-probability look-ahead mode is set by displaying the white feather image M2, and let the player guess that the low-probability look-ahead mode is set by displaying the spotted feather image M3. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to determine whether the high-probability look-ahead mode or the low-probability look-ahead mode is set than in the first mode. Since the other effect of the 2nd form is the same as that of the 1st form, explanation is omitted.

<Third form>
The third embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 48 and 49. FIG. In the first mode described above, only the mode suggestion effect can be executed in such a manner that the high-probability look-ahead mode or the low-probability look-ahead mode cannot be identified. However, in the third mode, the high-probability look-ahead mode is further provided. Alternatively, the mode notification effect can be executed in such a manner that the low-probability look-ahead mode can be identified. In the mode notification effect, as shown in FIG. 49, a low-probability mode notification effect in which an image N1 of a girl having a card with a character “low” is displayed on the display screen 7a, and a character “high” are shown. There is a high-probability mode notification effect in which an image N2 of a girl having a card is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  Specifically, in the low-probability look-ahead mode suggestion effect random number table of the third form shown in FIG. 48 (A), when the effect content is dohaze, normal reach lose, or SP reach jackpot, mode suggestion effect, low probability mode This is a table in which the notification effect and the high probability mode notification effect are not executed. When the effect content is SP reach lose, unlike the first embodiment (see FIG. 41A), the low probability mode notification effect is executed with a probability of 1%. In other words, when the low-probability look-ahead mode is set, an image N1 of a girl having a card with a character “low” displayed is rarely displayed after the SP reach loss effect, and the low-probability look-ahead mode is set for the player. Notify that Even if the content of the effect is SP reach lose, execution of the high probability mode notification effect is not selected.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 48A, the distribution rate (1%) of the low probability mode notification effect is the distribution rate (9.9%) of the mode suggestion effect in which the image M2 of white feathers is displayed. It is preferably lower than the distribution rate (2.5%) of the mode suggestion effect in which the black feather image M1 is displayed. This means that if the distribution ratio of the low probability mode notification effect is higher, the player immediately grasps the setting of the low probability look-ahead mode, and either the low probability look-ahead mode or the high probability look-ahead mode is set. This is because the production that makes you guess whether or not it will be meaningless.

  On the other hand, in the high-predictive look-ahead mode suggestion effect random number table of the third form shown in FIG. 48B, when the effect contents are dohaze, normal reach lose, or SP reach jackpot, the mode suggestion effect, the low probability mode notification effect The table does not execute the high probability mode notification effect. When the effect content is SP reach lose, unlike the first embodiment (see FIG. 41B), the high probability mode notification effect is executed with a probability of 1%. In other words, when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set, an image N2 of a girl having a card with a “high” character displayed is rarely displayed after the SP reach loss effect, and the high-probability look-ahead mode is set for the player. Notify that Even if the effect content is SP reach lose, execution of the low probability mode notification effect is not selected.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 48B, the distribution rate (1%) of the high probability mode notification effect is the distribution rate (39.6%) of the mode suggestion effect in which the image M2 of white feathers is displayed. It is preferably lower than the distribution ratio (9.9%) of the mode suggestion effect in which the black feather image M1 is displayed. This means that if the distribution rate of the high probability mode notification effect is higher, the player immediately knows the setting of the high probability look-ahead mode, and either the low probability look-ahead mode or the high probability look-ahead mode is set. This is because the production that makes you guess whether or not it will be meaningless.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third form, the player pays attention to the execution frequency of the mode suggestion effect after the effect of SP reach lose and also pays attention to the execution of the low probability mode notification effect or the high probability mode notification effect. Become. That is, it is possible for the player to expect a high-probability mode notification effect that is rarely executed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Since the other effect of the 3rd form is the same as that of the 1st form, explanation is omitted. In the third embodiment described above, either the low probability mode notification effect or the high probability mode notification effect may be executed. This is because if either one is executed, the player can grasp whether the low-probability look-ahead mode or the high-probability look-ahead mode is set.

<Other variations>
In each of the embodiments described above, the prefetch effect that is easy to be executed when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set is the zone effect, but other prefetch effects may be easily executed. For example, an effect (holding change effect) for changing the effect hold image (effect hold 9A, 9B) corresponding to the storage of the random value group (numerical information) shown in FIG. Any pre-reading effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the big win based on the start winning command, such as a displayed effect (cut-in notice effect), can be changed as appropriate.

  Moreover, in each form mentioned above, in order to change the easiness of execution of zone production (prefetching production), the prefetching mode was set out of two types, high probability prefetching mode or low probability prefetching mode. The prefetch mode may be set from the inside. For example, the prefetch mode may be set from three types of high probability prefetch mode, medium probability prefetch mode, and low probability prefetch mode. In this case, the mode suggestion effect random number table is set so that the execution frequency of the mode suggestion effect increases in the order of the low probability prefetch mode, the medium probability prefetch mode, and the high probability prefetch mode.

  In each of the above-described forms, the mode suggestion effect is displayed while the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped (from the start of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R until the stop display ends). Although it can be executed, it may be executed even after the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is completed. That is, the mode suggestion effect may be executed over a plurality of fluctuation effects.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to be able to execute the mode suggestion effect based on the reception of the change stop command, but executes the mode suggestion effect based on the reception of the change start command. You may comprise so that it may obtain. In this case, the mode suggestion effect is executed during the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (from the start of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to the end of the variation display). You may make it obtain, and it may be made to be able to be performed during the fluctuation display of the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and during the fluctuation stop.

  In the first and third embodiments described above, two types of mode suggestion effects are set as a mode suggestion effect: a mode suggestion effect in which a black feather image M1 is displayed and a mode suggestion effect in which a white feather image M2 is displayed. In the second form, only one type of mode suggestion effect in which the image M2 of white feathers is displayed is set. However, for example, there is a mode suggestion effect in which an image of a red feather is displayed, and three or more types of mode suggestion effects may be executed. In this case, it is preferable that the reliability for the pre-reading mode that is set differs depending on the color of the displayed blade. The image displayed on the display screen 7a as the mode suggestion effect or the second mode suggestion effect is not limited to the wing image, and may be other images (images of characters, items, figures, etc.).

  Further, in each of the above-described forms, the mode suggestion effect can be executed only after the SP reach loss has occurred, but the mode suggestion effect can be executed after the normal reach loss or after the defeat loss. good. In this case, it will be noted whether or not the mode suggestion effect is executed even after the player becomes a normal reach lose or defeat, and it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest. That is, for example, if the player loses a special symbol lottery over 1000 times, the total stop time in which the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are in a stoppage manner is 10 minutes (600 ms × 1000 times). By expecting whether or not the mode suggestion effect is executed in such 10 minutes, the player is not bored, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. Note that the mode suggestion effect may be executed only after becoming a normal reach loss or only after becoming a loss.

  Further, in each of the above forms, the mode suggestion effect can be executed only when the gaming state is the low probability low base state, but the mode suggestion effect is executed even when the game state is other than the low probability low base state. It may be possible to be. That is, the mode suggestion effect may be executed when the gaming state is the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state.

  Further, in each of the above forms, the mode suggestion effect is an effect of displaying the images M1 and M2 on the display screen 7a. However, the mode suggestion effect is an aspect in which the high-probability look-ahead mode or the low-probability look-ahead mode is not notified (a form that cannot be identified). If necessary, it can be changed as appropriate. That is, the aspect which outputs a specific sound effect from the speaker 67, the aspect which light-emits the frame lamp 66 or the panel lamp 5, etc. may be sufficient. In this case, when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set, the frequency of outputting a specific sound effect is higher than when the low-probability look-ahead mode is set, or the frame lamp 66 or the panel lamp 5 is turned on. The frequency of light emission may be increased.

  Further, in each of the above forms, when the high-probability look-ahead mode is set, the mode suggestion effect is executed more frequently than when the low-probability look-ahead mode is set. You may make it the execution frequency of production become low. In this case, since the player expects that the high-probability look-ahead mode is set rather than the low-probability look-ahead mode, it expects that the mode suggestion effect is not performed as much as possible.

  Further, in each of the above-described forms, the low-probability look-ahead mode can be changed to the high-probability look-ahead mode or the high-probability look-ahead mode can be changed to the low-probability look-ahead mode only when the effect content in the variation effect is SP reach loss. (See FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B)), with a trigger other than SP reach lose (for example, normal reach lose, dohaze, SP reach jackpot) as a trigger, or change low probability look-ahead mode to high probability look-ahead mode, or high probability look-ahead mode May be changed to the low-probability look-ahead mode. Further, the change of the prefetch mode is not limited to the variation effect end process (S4409), and may be a change effect start process (S4407), for example, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, in each of the above forms, the pachinko gaming machine shifts to the high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, but shifts to the high probability state according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. It may be a pachinko machine or a pachinko machine that does not shift to a high probability state.

  Also, in each of the above-described forms, it was a so-called one-type gaming machine in which a jackpot game is executed when a jackpot is won in a special symbol lottery, but if a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning device, the jackpot game It may be a so-called two-type gaming machine in which is executed. Or, if you win the jackpot in the special symbol lottery, the jackpot game is executed, and the lottery in the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 lottery is won, and the game ball is placed in the special winning device during the small bonus game. It may be a so-called 1-type 2-type mixing machine in which a jackpot game is executed as long as it passes through a specific area.

  In each of the above forms, the first grand prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are arranged up and down, and are set to be alternately opened in each round of the jackpot game. The opening patterns of the mouth 30 and the second grand prize winning mouth 35 can be changed as appropriate. For example, at 1 to 15R, the first big prize opening 30 may be opened, and the second big prize opening 35 may be opened only at the 16th R. Further, there may be one grand prize opening.

  Moreover, in each form mentioned above, although four random numbers, such as a jackpot random number, were acquired as a random number (numerical information) acquired based on the winning to the 1st starting port 20 or the 2nd starting port 21, A random number is acquired, and based on the random number, whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

Note that “predetermined determination conditions are met” in the present invention means that, in the above-described embodiments, the special symbol variation display and the jackpot game are not being executed. That is, the hold storage unit 85b stores a random value such as a big hit random number.
Moreover, each allocation rate of the table shown by said each form can be suitably changed in the range which does not deviate from the main point of this invention.
Of course, it is possible to combine the features of the above-described embodiments and the features of the above-described modifications.

  In addition, the invention described in the following means 1 to 6 is shown in the above description in [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above description, the reference numerals used in the drawings, etc. are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note.

The invention according to means 1
The entrance (first start port 20 or second start port 21) arranged in the game area (3),
A special prize opening (first grand prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) arranged in the game area, a special prize opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 32 or opening / closing member 37) for opening and closing the special prize opening, Special winning means (first grand prize winning device 31 or second grand prize winning device 36),
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information (random values such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entrance to the entrance (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S206 or S212);
Storage means (first special figure storage unit 85a or second special figure storage unit 85b) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition unit up to a predetermined upper limit number (4);
When a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, a success / failure determination unit (game control microcomputer executing step S1402 or S1408) for determining whether or not the jackpot is based on the numerical information stored in the storage unit;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game for opening and closing the special prize opening opening and closing member (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1307), when the result of the winning / nothing determination by the winning / failing determination means is a jackpot winning;
Based on the numerical information stored in the storage means, winning information (start winning command) including information indicating whether the numerical information is special numerical information (random value determined to be a big hit) Winning information generation means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S207 or S213) generated when information is stored;
Based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, whether or not the special numerical information is included in the numerical information stored in the storage means before the success / failure determination by the success / failure determining means. Predetermining means capable of determining (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S4703);
Pre-reading effect execution means (step S4709 is executed) that can execute a pre-reading effect (zone effect, see FIG. 44A) that suggests a high expectation level for the jackpot winning based on the determination result by the prior determination means In a gaming machine provided with a production control microcomputer 91),
A first mode (high probability prefetching mode) in which the prefetching effect is relatively easily executed by the prefetching effect executing means, and a second mode (low probability prefetching mode) in which the prefetching effect is less likely to be executed than in the first mode. Mode setting means for setting any one of a plurality of modes including the effect control microcomputer 91 for executing step S4906 or S4910;
Mode suggestion effect execution capable of executing a mode suggestion effect (see FIG. 44 (B) or FIG. 44 (C)) in a manner in which the first mode or the second mode set by the mode setting means cannot be identified. Means (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S4913),
The mode suggestion effect executing means is
What makes the frequency of execution of the mode suggestion effect different between the case where the first mode is set by the mode setting means and the case where the second mode is set (FIG. 43 (A) and FIG. 43 ( B) see)).

  According to the first aspect of the invention, the player can infer which of the first mode and the second mode is set based on the difference in the execution frequency of the mode suggestion effect. That is, the player is interested in whether the mode is set to the first mode in which the pre-reading effect is easily executed or the second mode in which the pre-reading effect is difficult to be executed, according to the execution frequency of the mode suggestion effect. It is possible to improve the game entertainment interest.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
The mode suggestion effect executing means is
When the first mode is set by the mode setting means, the mode suggestion effect is executed more frequently than when the second mode is set (FIG. 43A and FIG. 43 (B)).

  According to the invention relating to the means 2, when the player grasps the execution of the mode suggestion effect relatively much, it can be estimated that the first mode in which the prefetching effect is easily executed is set. That is, it is possible to make the player expect the execution of the mode suggestion effect and to make it easy to determine whether or not the first mode is set.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
When the success / failure determination is performed by the success / failure determination means, a predetermined effect design (8L, 8C, 8R) is variably displayed, and then the change effect execution means (steps S4407 and S4407) is displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination. A production control microcomputer 91) for executing S4409,
The mode suggestion effect executing means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that the mode suggestion effect can be executed after the effect symbol has been stopped and displayed in a manner of stopping to stop, indicating that the result of the determination of success / failure by the determination unit is lost.

  According to the invention relating to the means 3, the mode suggestion effect can be executed after the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the manner of stopping the loss. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the execution of the mode suggestion effect even after recognizing that the result of the success / failure determination is a loss, and can suppress a decrease in game motivation due to the loss.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to means 3, wherein
The mode suggestion effect is a game that can be executed (see FIG. 45 (F)) after the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the lost stop mode until the stop display is finished. Machine.

  According to the invention according to the means 4, it is possible to make the player expect the mode suggestion effect to be executed during the stop display of the effect symbol. That is, it is possible to improve the game entertainment even during the stop display of the effect symbol that becomes a loss stop mode that tends to be a useless game period.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine according to means 3 or means 4,
Before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the expectation for the jackpot winning is relatively high (the effect with SP reach), or the expectation for the jackpot winning is lower than the high expectation effect. Expectation degree production execution means (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S4802) capable of executing at least an expectation degree production (production accompanied by normal reach) is provided,
The mode suggestion effect executing means is
When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the loss stop mode through the low expectation effect, the mode suggestion effect is not executed,
When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the loss stop mode after the high expectation effect, the mode suggestion effect can be executed (see FIGS. 43A and 43B). A gaming machine.

  According to the invention according to the means 5, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the manner of stopping the loss through the high expectation suggestion effect, the player is greatly discouraged and easily stops the game. Therefore, after the high-expected degree suggestion effect has been stopped and displayed in the stop mode, the mode suggestion effect can be executed, so that the discouraged player can continue to play the game. It is possible to stir.

The invention according to means 6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 5,
The mode suggestion effect executing means is
It is possible to execute another mode suggestion effect (second mode suggestion effect, see FIG. 47) different from the mode suggestion effect,
When the second mode is set by the mode setting means, the execution frequency of the other mode suggestion effects is made higher than when the first mode is set (FIG. 46 (A) ( B) see)).

  According to the invention relating to the means 6, when the first mode is set, the mode suggestion effect is easily executed, whereas when the second mode is set, other mode suggestions are made. Production becomes easy to be executed. Therefore, if the player feels that the mode suggestion effect is executed relatively frequently, the player assumes that the first mode is set, and if the player feels that the other mode suggestion effects are executed relatively often, the second mode is set. You will guess that. Therefore, it is possible to more easily determine which mode is set to the first mode or the second mode.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display apparatus 20 ... 1st starting opening (entrance entrance)
30 ... 1st Grand Prize Exit (Special Prize Exit)
31 ... First big prize device (special prize means)
35 ... 2nd Grand Prize Exit (Special Prize Exit)
36 ... Second prize-winning device (special prize-winning means)
81 ... Game control microcomputer 85a ... 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part (memory | storage means)
85b ... 2nd special figure reservation storage part (storage means)
91 ... Production control microcomputer M1 ... White feather image M2 ... Black feather image M3 ... Spotted pattern image

Claims (3)

The entrance gate arranged in the game area,
Special winning means having a special winning opening arranged in the gaming area and a special winning opening / closing member for opening / closing the special winning opening;
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the entrance to the entrance,
Storage means capable of storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
When a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, a hit determination unit that performs a hit determination based on the determination information stored in the storage unit;
Winning information generating means for generating winning information including information capable of determining whether or not the winning is based on the entrance to the entrance;
While displaying the symbol which shows the determination result by the said hit determination means variably, and the determination result is a win, the symbol display means which displays a symbol in a specific stop mode,
A variation pattern determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol;
Special game execution means for executing a special game for opening the special prize opening after the symbol is displayed in a specific stop mode by the symbol display means;
Probability change control means capable of controlling the probability determined to be hit to a normal probability state or a high probability state;
Base state control means capable of controlling the ease of entering the entrance into a low base state or a high base state;
In a gaming machine provided with production control means for controlling production related to a game,
The production control means includes
Based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, it is possible to determine whether there is specific determination information in the determination information stored in the storage means before the winning determination by the winning determining means Pre-determination control ,
Based on the determination result by the prior determination control, pre-reading effect execution control capable of executing a pre-reading effect that suggests a high expectation level for the winning winning,
Effect mode setting control for setting one of a plurality of effect modes including a first effect mode and a second effect mode with different selection ratios of the prefetch effects ,
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means is specified on the condition that the gaming state is the normal probability state and the low base state and is set to the first effect mode. In the case of a variation pattern, the gaming machine is characterized in that the execution frequency of the specific effect is higher than when the second effect mode is set . The entrance gate arranged in the game area,
Special winning means having a special winning opening arranged in the gaming area and a special winning opening / closing member for opening / closing the special winning opening;
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the entrance to the entrance,
Storage means capable of storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
When a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, a hit determination unit that performs a hit determination based on the determination information stored in the storage unit;
Winning information generating means for generating winning information including information capable of determining whether or not the winning is based on the entrance to the entrance;
While displaying the symbol which shows the determination result by the said hit determination means variably, and the determination result is a win, the symbol display means which displays a symbol in a specific stop mode,
A variation pattern determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol;
Special game execution means for executing a special game for opening the special prize opening after the symbol is displayed in a specific stop mode by the symbol display means;
Probability change control means capable of controlling the probability determined to be hit to a normal probability state or a high probability state;
Base state control means capable of controlling the ease of entering the entrance into a low base state or a high base state;
In a gaming machine provided with production control means for controlling production related to a game,
The production control means includes
Based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, it is possible to determine whether there is specific determination information in the determination information stored in the storage means before the winning determination by the winning determining means Pre-determination control ,
Based on the determination result by the prior determination control, pre-reading effect execution control capable of executing a pre-reading effect that suggests a high expectation level for the winning winning,
Effect mode setting control for setting one of a plurality of effect modes including a first effect mode and a second effect mode with different selection ratios of the prefetch effects ,
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means is specified on the condition that the gaming state is the high probability state and the high base state and is set to the first effect mode. In the case of a variation pattern, the gaming machine is characterized in that the execution frequency of the specific effect is higher than when the second effect mode is set . The entrance gate arranged in the game area,
Special winning means having a special winning opening arranged in the gaming area and a special winning opening / closing member for opening / closing the special winning opening;
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the entrance to the entrance,
Storage means capable of storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
When a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, a hit determination unit that performs a hit determination based on the determination information stored in the storage unit;
Winning information generating means for generating winning information including information capable of determining whether or not the winning is based on the entrance to the entrance;
While displaying the symbol which shows the determination result by the said hit determination means variably, and the determination result is a win, the symbol display means which displays a symbol in a specific stop mode,
A variation pattern determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol;
Special game execution means for executing a special game for opening the special prize opening after the symbol is displayed in a specific stop mode by the symbol display means;
Probability change control means capable of controlling the probability determined to be hit to a normal probability state or a high probability state;
Base state control means capable of controlling the ease of entering the entrance into a low base state or a high base state;
In a gaming machine provided with production control means for controlling production related to a game,
The production control means includes
Based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, it is possible to determine whether there is specific determination information in the determination information stored in the storage means before the winning determination by the winning determining means Pre-determination control ,
Based on the determination result by the prior determination control, pre-reading effect execution control capable of executing a pre-reading effect that suggests a high expectation level for the winning winning,
Effect mode setting control for setting one of a plurality of effect modes including a first effect mode and a second effect mode with different selection ratios of the prefetch effects ,
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means is specified on the condition that the gaming state is the normal probability state and the high base state and is set to the first effect mode. In the case of a variation pattern, the gaming machine is characterized in that the execution frequency of the specific effect is higher than when the second effect mode is set .

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