JP2008279200A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a savor of a game by preventing an opportunity to receive big winning drawing during a specified game state which is easily shifted to a big winning game state from being missed. <P>SOLUTION: A first special symbol J1 and a second special symbol J2 can be variably displayed in parallel. When it is determined that a big winning special pattern is to be stop-displayed as the first special symbol J1 during a probability variable game state, by making a game ball enter a second start winning port 8, a determination possible period which is the period during which the big winning drawing can be received during the probability variable game state is reported. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a pachinko gaming machine that is a ball and ball game machine, a player plays a game for the purpose of obtaining many prize balls. As pachinko gaming machines, those having a big hit gaming state in which many prize balls can be obtained and a normal gaming state in which there are few opportunities to obtain prize balls are known. Since many prize balls can be obtained by shifting to the big hit gaming state, the player plays a game aiming at changing to the big hit gaming state.

Here, as a conventional gaming machine, two special symbols that can be changed in parallel are provided, and a big hit lottery is performed using these two special symbols, and the big hit special symbol is stopped and displayed on one of the two special symbols. As a result, there is a gaming machine that shifts to a big hit gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, as a gaming state in which the big hit lottery is performed, a normal gaming state and a probability changing gaming state in which it is easier to win the big hit lottery than the normal gaming state and to easily shift to the big hit gaming state are provided. Furthermore, the big hit gaming state includes a normal big hit gaming state that shifts to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends, and a probability variable big hit gaming state that shifts to the probability variable gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, if the jackpot lottery using one of the special symbols is won during the probability variation gaming state and it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is stopped and displayed as one special symbol, the gaming state is displayed when the jackpot special symbol is stopped and displayed. Transition from the probabilistic gaming state to the non-probable gaming state. Here, since the probability variation gaming state continues until the transition to the non-probability variation gaming state, the big hit lottery using the other special symbol is performed under the probability variation gaming state in which the transition to the big winning gaming state is easy. .
JP 2006-320556 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, even after it has been decided to stop and display the jackpot special symbol (hit recognition information) as one special symbol (identification information), in the other special symbol, As one of the special symbols, the same variation display is performed as in the states other than the state after it is determined that the special bonus symbol is to be stopped and displayed. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to notice that he / she can receive a big win lottery under the probability variation game state (specific game state) by using the other special symbol. Therefore, although there is an opportunity to receive a big hit lottery in the probabilistic gaming state, there is a problem that the player may miss the opportunity, and it is impossible to improve the interest.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by not missing the opportunity to receive the big hit lottery under the specific gaming state that is likely to shift to the big hit gaming state There is to do.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention that has solved the above problems is a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball can roll, a plurality of starting areas provided in the gaming area of the gaming board, through which a gaming ball can pass, A plurality of variables are sequentially displayed each time the game ball passes through the start area, and each of the game balls passes through the start area after the identification information is variably displayed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the corresponding start area. A display device and variable display device control means for controlling a plurality of variable display devices so that identification information in the plurality of variable display devices can be variably displayed in parallel. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that variable display is possible, and the jackpot determining means are a jackpot game state When the jackpot identification information is stopped and displayed by the jackpot identification information display control means for stopping and displaying the jackpot identification information on the variable display device when it is determined that the jackpot identification information is stopped and displayed. The big hit gaming state control means for controlling, and the big hit determination means, when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state, the transition to the specific gaming state that is easily determined when the big hit determination means shifts to the big hit gaming state A special big hit determining means for determining whether or not to make a big hit, and a transition to the specific gaming state after the big hit gaming state controlled by the big hit gaming state control means when the specific big hit determining means determines that the special big hit determining means When the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state by the specific gaming state transition control means and the big hit determining means A non-specific gaming state in which the game state is controlled to be shifted to a non-specific gaming state that is difficult to be determined by the big hit determining means at a predetermined timing after the big hit gaming state is finished. The big hit determination when the game state is controlled to the specific game state by the transition control means and the specific game state transition control means, and the identification information in the first variable display device among the plurality of variable display devices can be variably displayed. A plurality of variable display devices in a specific gaming state maintaining period, which is a period until the gaming state is shifted to the non-specific gaming state by the non-specific gaming state transition control means when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state by the means The identification information in the second variable display device can be variably displayed so that the big hit determination can be made during the specific gaming state. Determinable period informing means for informing the determinable period that is between the two.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the gaming state is controlled to the specific gaming state and it is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state, and it is determined to display the jackpot identification information on the first variable display device, the gaming state During the specific gaming state maintaining period until the game is shifted to the non-specific gaming state, the determination possible period during which the big hit determination is possible during the specific gaming state by passing the gaming ball through the starting area corresponding to the second variable display device Is informed. For this reason, the player can recognize that the big hit determination can be made during the specific gaming state by passing the gaming ball through the starting area corresponding to the second variable display device. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by not missing the opportunity to receive the big hit lottery under the specific game state that easily shifts to the big hit game state.

  Here, a launching device that launches the game ball to the game area, a predicted arrival time storage unit that stores a predicted arrival time until the game ball launched from the launching device reaches the start area in the game region, and a predicted arrival time Based on the period that can be determined, the game ball launched from the launching device is a firing period that is a launching period from the launching device that can pass through the start area corresponding to the second variable display device within the specific gaming state maintenance period It is possible to further include a firing instruction means for calculating a period and performing a firing instruction for aiming at a starting region corresponding to the second variable display device by the launching device within the transitable firing period.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the specific game state is determined by passing the game ball to the start area corresponding to the second variable display device and the predicted arrival time until the game ball launched from the launch device reaches the start area. Passing that allows a game ball fired from the launching device to pass through the start area corresponding to the second variable display device within the specific gaming state maintenance period based on a judgment possible period during which the big hit judgment is possible The possible launch period is calculated. Also, within the passable firing period, a launching instruction is made by the launching device to aim at the starting area corresponding to the second variable display device. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the launch of a game ball that cannot reach the start winning area before the specific game state ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being launched in a state where the possibility of shifting to the big hit game state is low, and it is possible to prevent the loss of the game ball for the player. Further, the end of the specific gaming state can be predicted in advance by the player by ending the passable firing period and finishing the firing instruction.

  In addition, the game board is formed at least partially from a transparent member, and is disposed behind the game board so as to overlap the game board, and a display device that performs a display that is visible to the player through the transparent member; Display control means for performing display control of the display device, wherein the display control means can display an instruction content corresponding to a firing instruction aiming at a start area corresponding to the second variable display device. .

  In this way, by providing the display device that can be visually recognized by the player through the transparent member, it is possible to clearly indicate the starting region aimed by the display device. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can play a game with peace of mind for a player who has little knowledge of gaming machines.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the start area corresponding to the second variable display device during the determination possible period, notification that interrupts the notification by the determination possible period notification means during the profit margin period when the profit obtained by the player is small And an interrupting means.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the game ball passes through the starting area corresponding to the second variable display device during the determination possible period, the determination possible period notification means during the profit insignificant period when the profit obtained by the player is small. The notification by is interrupted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent game balls from being launched in a state where the profit obtained by the player is small, and to prevent loss of the game ball for the player.

  Further, while the variable display device is performing variable display, identification information related information relating to the identification information displayed on the variable display device when the game ball passes through the starting area corresponding to the variable display device is predetermined. The storage unit for storing the information up to the upper limit number is further provided, and the notification interruption unit sets the upper limit number period of the hold number in which the stored storage number stored in the hold storage means reaches the upper limit number as a profit margin period, It can be set as the aspect which interrupts | reports by the determination possible period alerting | reporting means in a period.

  Since the upper limit number is set for the number of reserved memories, and the number of held limit upper limit period during which the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit, the identification information related information is not stored, so the jackpot determination based on the identification information related information acquired at this time Will not be done. Therefore, the upper limit period of the number of reservations is a profit margin period in which the profit that the player can obtain is small. By interrupting the notification by the determinable period notification means in the upper limit period of the number of holdings, it is possible to prevent the launch of the game ball in a state where the profit obtained by the player is small, and the loss of the game ball for the player Prevention can be achieved.

  Further, specific game state maintenance time storage means for storing a specific game state maintenance time which is a time until the game state is shifted to the non-specific game state by the non-specific game state transition control means, and identification information in the first variable display device Specific game state maintenance that starts measurement of the specific game state maintenance time stored in the specific game state maintenance time storage means when it is determined that the jackpot determination means shifts to the big hit game state when enabling the variable display Based on the determination results of the time measurement means, the jackpot determination means and the specific jackpot determination means, the time from the start of the variable display of the identification information displayed on each of the plurality of variable display devices to the stop display of the identification information And a variable display time determining means for determining the variable display time from a plurality of predetermined variable display times. If the remaining time of the specific game state maintenance time measured by the specific game state maintenance time measurement unit is shorter than the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination unit during the determination possible period, the variable display time is The maintenance time end period from the determination to the end of the variable display time can be a profit margin period, and the notification by the determinable period notification means can be interrupted during the maintenance time end period.

  The identification displayed on the first variable display device when the remaining time of the specific game state maintenance time measured by the specific game state maintenance time measurement means is shorter than the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means The identification information in the second variable display device is stopped and displayed later than the information. Therefore, after the variable display time of the identification information in the second variable display device is determined in this way, even if the game ball passes through the start area corresponding to the second variable display device, the big hit determination in the specific game state This is a maintenance time ending period during which the player cannot receive, and this maintenance time ending period is a profit insignificant period during which the player can obtain a small profit. By interrupting the notification by the decidable period notification means in this maintenance time end period, it is possible to prevent the launch of the game ball in a state where the profit obtained by the player is small, and the loss of the game ball for the player Prevention can be achieved.

  Further, when the specific big hit determining means determines that the specific big hit is made, a specific big hit identification information display control means for controlling display of specific big hit identification information indicating the specific big hit as identification information on the variable display device, and a plurality of specific big hit identification information are stored Based on the display mode of the specific jackpot identification information stored in the specific jackpot identification information storage means, the notification mode storage means for storing a plurality of notification modes by the determination possible period notification means, and the specific jackpot identification information storage means It can be set as the aspect which determines the alerting | reporting aspect in a determination possible period alerting | reporting means from the some alerting | reporting aspect memorize | stored in the memory | storage means.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, based on the display mode of the specific jackpot identification information stored in the specific jackpot identification information storage unit, a determination possible period notification unit from among a plurality of notification modes stored in the notification mode storage unit The notification mode is determined. For this reason, depending on the display mode of the specific jackpot identification information, since the mode of notification by the decidable period notification means is different, it is possible to give value to the specific jackpot identification information, which contributes to the enhancement of the interest of the game. be able to.

  Also, whether the notification right grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the notification right for performing notification by the decidable period notification means and the notification right granting condition for granting the notification right in a predetermined period in the jackpot gaming state are satisfied A notification right determination unit that determines whether or not, and the notification right grant determination unit determines to grant the notification right when the notification right determination unit determines that the notification right grant condition is satisfied. be able to.

  In this way, by providing the notification right grant determining means and determining whether or not to grant the notification right during a predetermined period in the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of interest in the jackpot gaming state.

  Furthermore, a notification right grant determination unit that determines whether or not to grant a notification right for performing notification by the determinable period notification unit, and a variable display number measurement unit that respectively measures a variable display count by a plurality of variable display device control units And the notification right grant determination means has reached a predetermined notification determination number before the variable display count measured by the variable display count measurement means after the jackpot gaming state ends before shifting to the jackpot gaming state In some cases, it is possible to make a decision to grant a notification right.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the variable display count measured by the variable display count measuring means reaches a predetermined notification determination count before shifting to the big hit gaming state, a determination is made to give a notification right. For this reason, after the jackpot gaming state ends, if the number of variable display times does not reach the number of notification determinations without transitioning to the next jackpot gaming state for a long period of time, the notification right is transferred after the transition to the jackpot gaming state. Obtainable. Therefore, a player who is not likely to shift to the big hit game state for a long period of time and can obtain a notification right instead of having a high possibility of losing many game balls. Can be remedied.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by not missing the opportunity to receive the big win lottery under the specific gaming state that is likely to shift to the big hit gaming state.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention from the front side, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. 2.

(Composition of gaming machine)
A pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes an outer frame 2 that is housed and installed in a predetermined installation frame of a game hall (hall). A base door (inner frame) 3 is provided on the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 2, and a game board 4 shown in FIG. 2 is incorporated in the base door 3. It is. A front door 5 is provided in front of the outer frame 2. The front door 5 covers the front of the game board 4 and is rotatably installed on the front side of the base door 3.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a card unit 84 that is adjacent to the card unit 84 so that when a prepaid card or the like is inserted, a game ball is lent according to the balance of the prepaid card.

  The front door 5 is provided with a glass plate 5a in a substantially entire area at the center thereof so that the game board 4 inside thereof can be visually recognized. Below the front door 5, a ball lending operation panel 28 having a ball lending operation related button for performing a card return operation of the card unit 84, a lending (ball lending) operation of a game ball, and the like is provided. The ball lending operation panel 28 is provided with a ball lending operation button 28a and a card removal button 28b. Furthermore, the ball lending operation panel 28 is provided with operation buttons 20a and 20b used when playing a mini game for granting navigation rights.

  A dish panel 6 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 is installed below the front door 5. On the front side of the dish panel 6 are a game ball lent out by the card unit 84 and an upper plate 6a for receiving a game ball to be paid out when entering a winning opening described later, and a ball exit when the upper plate 6a is full. A lower plate 6b for receiving a game ball overflowing inward of 6d and a launching handle 6c, which is a launching device provided on the right side of the lower plate 6b, are arranged.

  The launch handle 6c is for launching a game ball received by the upper plate 6a, and is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the plate panel 6. The player operates the launch handle 6c to play a pachinko game. Can proceed. When the firing handle 6c is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, power is supplied to the firing motor provided on the back side of the firing handle 6c according to the turning angle. Then, the game balls are sequentially fired on the game board 4.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a guide rail 7 is provided on the left side of the game board 4, and a stopper 7 </ b> A for preventing the game ball from returning is attached to the tip of the guide rail 7. In addition, a large number of game nails (not shown) are driven into the front surface of the game board 4. The game ball launched by operating the launch handle 6c is guided by the guide rail 7, moves to the upper part of the game board 4, and then changes the traveling direction by collision with a game nail or the like below the game board 4 It flows down toward.

  The game board 4 is formed with a game area 4a (see FIG. 2) in which a game ball can roll and the game ball flows down. In the game area 4a, the flow direction of the game ball is defined. A number of game nails to be changed are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the game area 4a, the game ball can pass through the center portion in the height direction on the left side of the center line that partitions the game board surface to the left and right. A first start winning opening 8 which is a start area that is made possible is provided, and a start area in which a game ball can pass and can enter a ball at a lower right position than the center line. The second start winning opening 9 is provided.

  Here, since the first start winning opening 8 is arranged on the left side of the game area 4a, the first starting winning opening 8 can be aimed by reducing the rotation angle of the handle 6c. Further, since the second start winning opening 9 is arranged on the right side of the game area 4a, the second start winning opening 9 can be aimed at by increasing the rotation angle of the handle 6c.

  Furthermore, a large winning opening 11 which is a variable winning device is provided at a lower position on the center line dividing the game board surface left and right, and general winning openings 12a to 12d are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 4a. Further, an out port 13 is provided at the lower end of the central portion of the game area 4a.

  Both the first start winning opening 8 and the second starting winning opening 9 are so-called chuckers, and game balls can always be won. The first start prize port 8 is provided with a first start prize port switch 8S (FIG. 5), and the second start prize port 9 is provided with a second start prize port switch 9S (FIG. 5). Yes. When the game balls win the start winning ports 8 and 9, the start winning port switches 8S and 9S detect the game balls. When the start winning award opening switch 8S, 9S detects a game ball, the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 extracts a big hit determination random number or the like for determining a big hit.

  The big prize opening 11 is a so-called attacker-type opening / closing device, which makes a big hit determination based on the above-mentioned big hit random number, and a special symbol as identification information becomes a big hit display result, and the gaming state becomes a big hit gaming state. In addition, the closed shutter opens and closes in a predetermined manner. The state in which the shutter is open is an open state in which a game ball can be easily received (easy winning state), and the state in which the shutter is closed is a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball (winning difficult state). The big winning opening 11 is a winning opening that serves as a trigger for a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 15) to be paid out as winning balls when a gaming ball enters (wins). The special winning opening 11 performs an opening / closing operation in which one opening / closing operation between the open state and the closed state is one round. The open state during the first round here is not only the state where the big prize opening 11 during the first round is kept open for a certain period of time, but also the opening / closing is continued intermittently or intermittently during the first round, and as a result This includes conditions that make it easier to accept.

  The general winning ports 12a to 12d are winning ports that serve as triggers for a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 10) to be paid out as winning balls when a gaming ball enters (wins). These general winning ports 12 a to 12 d are provided on the translucent substrate 15. The general winning ports 12a to 12d are winning ports that serve as triggers for a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 10) to be paid out as winning balls when a gaming ball enters (wins).

  The out port 13 receives a game ball that has not entered any of the start winning ports 8, 9, the big winning port 11, the general winning ports 12a to 12d, and the like.

  Further, the game board 4 includes a translucent substrate 15 having translucency. The translucent substrate 15 has a transparent portion formed of, for example, a synthetic resin such as polycarbonate or other transparent member (translucent member). Here, the “transparent member” means a member having such a high light transmittance that the target can be visually recognized through the member. Most of the game area 4a of this embodiment is a transparent game area. A game nail is fixed to the translucent substrate 15 with at least a tip embedded therein, and an area formed by the translucent substrate 15 and the glass plate 5a of the front door 5 is a game area 4a. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, a liquid crystal display device 16, which is a display device including a large screen display area 16 a for displaying various images, is disposed on the back side of the translucent substrate 15. The image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 is displayed on the translucent substrate 15 through a portion where the game nail in the approximate center is not provided and a portion where the game nail around it is provided. It can be seen from the front side.

  In the display area 16a, as shown in FIG. 5, the first decorative design D1 is displayed on the left side of the center line, and the second decorative design D2 is displayed on the right side of the center line. The first decorative design D1 is composed of a left-right middle 3-digit number string and includes left middle right design elements D1L, D1C, and D1R. Similarly to the first decorative design D1, the second decorative design D2 is composed of a left and right middle 3-digit number string, and includes left middle right design elements D2L, D2C, and D2R.

  Of these, the first decorative symbol D1 is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball wins the first start winning port 8, and the second decorative symbol D2 is displayed when the game ball wins the second start winning port 9. Display fluctuation. As a result of the big hit determination, whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, further, whether to shift to the probable big hit gaming state or the normal big hit gaming state is notified by the display mode of these decorative symbols D1 and D2.

  In addition to the decorative symbols D1 and D2, the first special symbol holding symbols H11 to H14, the second special symbol holding symbols H21 to H24, and the like are displayed in the display area 16a. The first special symbol holding symbols H11 to H14 and the second special symbol holding symbols H21 to H24 are not displayed in the state where the game balls are not won in the starting winning ports 8, 9, and the first starting winning port 8 and When a game ball wins in the second start winning opening 9, the first decorative symbol D1 and the second decorative symbol D2 are respectively lit and displayed in order from the left side. Thereafter, whenever the number of reserved symbols increases, the previously displayed reserved symbols sequentially move to the left and are lit.

  Further, the first determinable remaining time TR1 is displayed at the upper part of the first decorative symbol D1, and the second determinable remaining time TR2 is displayed at the upper portion of the second decorative symbol D2. The first determinable remaining time TR1 is displayed when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the game ball won in the second start winning opening 9 during the probability variation gaming state. The first determinable remaining time TR1 is a period (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) from when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the game ball won in the second start winning opening 9 until the gaming state is shifted to the low probability state. The remaining time of the determinable period, which is a period during which the jackpot determination can be received, is displayed. Similarly, it is displayed when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the game ball that has won the first start winning port 8 during the second probable gaming state, the second determinable remaining time TR2. As the second determinable remaining time TR2, the remaining time of the determinable period when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the game ball won in the first start winning port 8 is displayed.

  In the display area 16a, a first launch instruction display SI1 aiming at the first start winning opening 8 and a second launch instruction display SI2 aiming at the second start winning opening 9 are made. The first firing instruction display SI1 is composed of an arrow indicating the first start winning opening 8 together with a decorative character “Aim here!”. The second firing instruction display SI2 is composed of an arrow indicating the second start winning opening along with a decorative character “Aim here!”.

  The first firing instruction display SI1 is started in accordance with the display of the first determinable remaining time TR1, and the time displayed in the first determinable remaining time TR1 is the first start of the game ball fired from the firing handle 6c. The process ends when the estimated arrival time (for example, 5 seconds) until the winning opening 8 is reached. Similarly, the second firing instruction display SI2 is started in accordance with the display of the second determinable remaining time TR2, and the time displayed in the second determinable remaining time TR2 indicates that the game ball launched from the firing handle 6c is The process ends when the estimated arrival time (for example, 6 seconds) until the second start winning opening 9 is reached.

  However, the display of the first determinable remaining time TR1 and the first firing instruction display SI1 is interrupted when all of the first special symbol holding symbols H11 to H14 are displayed. Similarly, when all of the second special symbol hold symbols H21 to H24 are displayed, the second determination remaining time TR2 and the second firing instruction display SI2 are interrupted.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has speakers 18L, 18R that output sound effects and voices for notifying the player that a predetermined gaming state has been reached, above the liquid crystal display device 16. As shown in FIG. 4, at the lower part of the game board 4, the lamps are lent out by the decorative lamps 19L and 19R which notify that a predetermined gaming state is turned on / off in a predetermined pattern, and the card unit 84 described above. A payout device 81 (see FIG. 5) for paying out the game balls, which have been won by the game balls and the start winning ports 8, 9, the big winning port 11, and the general winning ports 12a to 12d, to the upper plate 6a is provided.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 21 having a main control circuit 30 for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, effects such as video and audio are controlled. A sub-control board 22 comprising a sub-control circuit 40, a pay-out / firing control board 23 comprising a pay-out / firing control circuit 80 for controlling the pay-out / firing of game balls, a power supply unit 24 for supplying power, a power switch 25, A backup clear switch 26 is arranged.

  Furthermore, a symbol display device 16b is provided in the lower left part of the game area 4a. The symbol display device 16b is informed of the number of reserved memories (first special symbol hold number) in which the first start winning port switch 8S detects the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port 8 and displays the special symbols in a variable manner. Two first special symbol hold lamps R11, R12 and a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 9 are detected by the second start winning port switch 9S, and the reserved memory number (second special number) is displayed. Two second special symbol holding lamps R21 and R22 for notifying the symbol holding number) are provided.

  In addition, the symbol display device 16b displays a first special symbol J1 that is variably displayed when the first start winning port switch 8S detects a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port 8. There is provided a second special symbol display unit for displaying a second special symbol J2 that is displayed in a variable manner when the second starting prize port switch 9S detects a game ball that has entered the display unit and the second starting prize port 9. Yes. Here, the first special symbol display unit for displaying the first special symbol J1 is the first variable display device, and the second special symbol display unit for displaying the second special symbol J2 is the second variable display device.

  The special symbols J1 and J2 are symbols indicating the result of the determination as to whether or not the game is a big hit, and each is constituted by a segment display device having seven segments for displaying one-digit numbers. Nine types of “A”, “F”, “H”, “S”, “P”, “U”, “L”, “J”, and “−” are prepared as the first special symbol J1, and as the second special symbol J2, Nine types of “e”, “o”, “c”, “b”, “d”, “q”, “g”, “h”, and “−” are prepared.

  Among these first special symbols J1, “A”, “F”, “H”, “S”, “P”, “U”, “L”, and “J” are jackpot special symbols which are jackpot identification information, of which “A” “ “F”, “H”, and “S” are special symbols for probability variation jackpots, and “P”, “U”, “L”, and “J” are special symbols for regular jackpots. Of the second special symbol J2, “e”, “o”, “c”, “b”, “d”, “q”, “g”, and “h” become special bonus symbols, of which “e”, “o”, and “c” “B” is a special jackpot special symbol, and “d”, “q”, “g”, and “h” are normal jackpot special symbols. In both the first special symbol J1 and the second special symbol J2, “−” is a lost special symbol.

  The decorative symbols D1 and D2 that are stopped and displayed in the display area 16a are stopped and displayed in correspondence with the special symbols J1 and J2 that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit, respectively, and the result of the big hit lottery is notified according to the display mode. When the first special symbol J1 is “A”, “F”, “H”, “S”, the probable big hit decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the first decorative symbol D1, and the second special symbol J2 is “e”, “o”, “ In the case of “c” and “b”, the probability variation big hit decoration symbol is stopped and displayed on the second decoration symbol D2. All of the three symbol elements constituting the probable big hit decorative symbol are odd numbers that are the same type.

  When the first special symbol J1 is “P”, “U”, “L”, “J”, the normal big hit decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the first decorative symbol D1, and the second special symbol J2 is “d” “q”. In the case of “g” and “h”, the normal big hit decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the second decorative symbol D2. The three symbol elements that normally constitute the big hit decoration symbol are all even numbers that are of the same type. Further, when the special symbols J1 and J2 are “−”, decorative symbols other than the jackpot symbol are stopped and displayed as normal decorative symbols, respectively.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of components centering on the main control circuit 30, the sub control circuit 40, the payout / launch control circuit 80, and the power supply unit 24 described above. 30, sub-control circuit 40 and payout / launch control circuit 80 are connected to each other, and power can be supplied to each. The main control circuit 30 includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 33 which are configured by a one-chip microcomputer, and an initial reset circuit 34. And a command output port 35.

  The main CPU 31 inputs a detection signal of a game ball from a count switch 11CS, which will be described later, and operates according to a control program stored in the main ROM 32, so that a pachinko game such as a big hit lottery or a prize ball discharge in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. It controls the operation of the entire gaming machine 1 and transmits various commands to the sub control circuit 40 via the command output port 35. The main CPU 31 controls the transition between the normal gaming state and the big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state based on the result of the big hit lottery or the digestion of the gaming state. The main CPU 31 constitutes a big hit gaming state control means. Further, the main CPU 31 constitutes a big hit determining means, and determines whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the detection of the game ball by the start winning port switches 8S and 9S. Winning is a transition condition for transitioning from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, as the gaming state, in addition to the normal gaming state and the big hit gaming state, a probability variation gaming state that is easier to shift to the big hit gaming state than the normal gaming state is set. The probability variation gaming state is configured by a high probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is configured by a low probability gaming state. When the main CPU 31 shifts to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is a probable big hit that shifts to the probability changing gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends, or the normal big hit that shifts to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. judge. The main CPU 31 constitutes a specific big hit determination means. In addition, a specific gaming state that is easily determined when the probability variation gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and a non-specific gaming state that is difficult to be determined when the normal gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  In the high probability gaming state, the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the main CPU 31 is set higher than that in the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) to make it easier to shift to the big hit gaming state.

  The main CPU 31 shifts the gaming state to the probability changing gaming state after the probability changing big hit gaming state ends, and shifts the gaming state to the normal gaming state after the normal big hit gaming state ends. The probable gaming state continues until the next big hit lottery is won. As described above, the main CPU 31 determines which of the gaming states to shift to. The main CPU 31 constitutes specific game state transition control means and non-specific game state transition control means. Further, when the main CPU 31 shifts to the probability variation gaming state, the main CPU 31 performs control to shorten the variation display time of the special symbols J1 and J2.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31 and permanent data. Specifically, the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the second special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6B, the first special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. A second special symbol variation pattern table and the like shown in (b) are stored. Further, the main RAM 33 temporarily stores data and programs used when the main CPU 31 operates. The main RAM 33 is provided with a transmission buffer for transmitting various commands such as a symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command to the sub-control circuit 40.

  The main CPU 31 displays the special symbol selected from the special symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B on the special symbol display unit in the symbol display device 16b. The main CPU 31 performs a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination random number counter and determines a special symbol. Specifically, one big hit determination random number is extracted from the big hit determination random numbers “0” to “299” set in the big hit determination counter as the big hit determination random number.

  Here, when the detection signal transmitted by the first start winning port switch 8S that detects the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port 8 is received, the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. Select and refer to the jackpot determination random number. When the detection signal transmitted by the second start winning port switch 9S that detects the game ball that has entered the second starting winning port 9 is received, the second special symbol determination table shown in FIG. Select and refer to the jackpot determination random number.

  The jackpot lottery is the same when either the first start winning port switch 8S or the second starting winning port switch 9S detects a game ball. When the big hit determination random number is extracted, the game state is low probability. Is a big hit when the extracted big hit determination random number value is “7”, and in the case of a high probability gaming state (probability variation gaming state), the extracted big hit determination random number value is a big hit If the random number is “3”, “5”, “7”, “11”, “13”, “17”, “137”, “161” “213” “259”, it becomes “big hit”, otherwise In this case, it will be “lost”.

  Simultaneously with the jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol lottery consisting of a jackpot symbol random number value extracting process for extracting a jackpot symbol random number value and a jackpot symbol determining process for determining the jackpot symbol is performed. The big hit symbol random number extraction process is transmitted by the first start winning port switch 8S or the second starting winning port switch 9S that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 8 or the second starting winning port 9. This is performed when the detected signal is received. In the jackpot symbol random number value extraction process, when the detection signal transmitted by the first start prize port switch 8S that detects the game ball that has entered the first start prize port 8 is received, the jackpot special symbol counter is used as the jackpot symbol random number value. One jackpot symbol random number value is extracted from the jackpot symbol random numbers from “0” to “99” set in the above. Similarly, when the detection signal transmitted by the second start winning port switch 9S that detects the game ball that has entered the second starting winning port 9 is received, the big hit special symbol counter is set as the big hit symbol random number value. One jackpot symbol random number value is extracted from the jackpot symbol random numbers “0” to “99”.

  The big hit symbol determination process is performed when the first special symbol J1 of the first special symbol display unit or the second special symbol J2 of the second special symbol display unit starts the variable display. The jackpot symbol determination process is performed by referring to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 for the jackpot symbol random number value extracted by the jackpot symbol random number value extraction process.

  Here, when starting the variation display of the first special symbol J1 of the first special symbol display unit in performing the big hit symbol determination process, the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A is selected. Further, when starting the variable display of the second special symbol J2 of the second special symbol display unit, the second special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6B is selected.

  The big hit symbol determination process is performed in a different manner when the first special symbol J1 starts the variable display and when the second special symbol J2 starts the variable display. When the first special symbol J1 starts to display a variation, if the jackpot symbol random number value extracted in the jackpot symbol random number extraction process is any one of “00” to “14”, the first special symbol J1 is “ When A is a jackpot symbol random number value between “15” and “29”, the first special symbol J1 is “F”, and a jackpot symbol random number value is between “30” and “44”. In this case, “H” is determined as the first special symbol J1, and “S” is determined as the first special symbol J1 when the jackpot symbol random number is any one of “45” to “59”. When the jackpot symbol random number extracted by the jackpot symbol random number extraction process is any one of “60” to “69”, the first special symbol J1 is “P”, and the jackpot symbol random number is “70”. ~ "79" as the first special symbol J1, "U" as the first special symbol J1, and when the jackpot symbol random number is any of "80"-"89" as the first special symbol J1 " In the case where “L” and the jackpot symbol random number are any one of “90” to “99”, “J” is determined as the first special symbol J1.

  On the other hand, when the second special symbol J2 starts variably displaying, the second special symbol J2 when the jackpot symbol random number extracted by the jackpot symbol random number extraction process is any one of “00” to “14”. Is "e", and the jackpot symbol random number is any one of "15" to "29", the second special symbol J2 is "o", and the jackpot symbol random number is "30" to "44" Is “c” as the second special symbol J2, and “b” is determined as the second special symbol J2 when the jackpot symbol random number is any one of “45” to “59”. . When the jackpot symbol random number extracted in the jackpot symbol random number extraction process is any one of “60” to “69”, the second special symbol J2 is “d”, and the jackpot symbol random number is “70”. To "79", the second special symbol J2 is "q", and the jackpot symbol random number is "80" to "89", the second special symbol J2 is " When the jackpot symbol random number is between “90” and “99”, “h” is determined as the second special symbol J2.

  When the big hit lottery is not won, the extracted big hit symbol random number is discarded and the special symbol “-” is determined. The special symbol determined in this way is displayed as the first special symbol J1 when the first start winning port switch 8S detects a game ball, and when the second start winning port switch 9S detects a game ball, the special symbol is displayed. 2 is displayed as a special symbol J2. The big hit special symbol lottery may be performed when the big hit lottery is determined to be a big hit.

  Further, the main CPU 31 determines a symbol designation command based on the selected special symbol. The main control circuit 30 sets the symbol designation command determined by the main CPU 31 in a transmission buffer provided in the main RAM 33.

  Further, the main ROM 32 stores the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7, and the main CPU 31 determines the variation pattern using this variation pattern table. The main CPU 31 constitutes variable display time determining means, and the main ROM 32 constitutes variable display time storage means. When determining the variation pattern, a variation pattern determination lottery is performed. In the variation pattern determination lottery, one variation pattern determination random number is extracted from the variation pattern determination random numbers “0” to “99” set in the variation pattern determination counter. The variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 with respect to the variation pattern determination random number and the special symbol type extracted at this time. Here, in determining the variation patterns of the first special symbol J1 and the second special symbol J2, the variation pattern table at the normal time shown in FIG. 7A is used during the normal gaming state, and during the probability variation gaming state. The variation pattern table at the time of probability variation shown in FIG.

  In determining the variation patterns of the special symbols J1 and J2 during the normal gaming state, when the determined special symbols J1 and J2 are “−”, the variation pattern determination random number determined in the variation pattern determination lottery is “0”. ”To“ 69 ”, a variation pattern number“ 1 ”having a variation time of 10 seconds (10000 milliseconds) is determined. When the variation pattern determination random number is “70” to “74”, the variation pattern number “2” whose variation time is 20 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “75” to “79”, the variation time is When the variation pattern number “3” is 30 seconds and the variation pattern determination random number is “80” to “84”, the variation pattern number “4” whose variation time is 40 seconds and the variation pattern determination random number is “85” to In the case of “89”, the variation pattern number “5” whose variation time is 50 seconds is determined. Further, when the variation pattern determination random number is “90” to “94”, the variation pattern number “6” whose variation time is 60 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “95” to “96”, the variation time When the variation pattern number is “7”, the variation pattern determination random number is “97”, the variation pattern number “8” whose variation time is 80 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “98” When the variation time is 90 seconds and the variation pattern determination random number is “99”, the variation pattern number “10” with the variation time of 100 seconds is determined.

  Further, when the special symbols J1 and J2 determined during the normal gaming state are the normal jackpot special symbols ("P" "U" "L" "J"), the variation pattern determination determined by the variation pattern determination lottery When the random number is “0” to “19”, the variation pattern number “11” having a variation time of 30 seconds is determined. When the variation pattern determination random number is “20” to “39”, the variation pattern number “12” has a variation time of 50 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “40” to “59”, the variation time Is a variation pattern number “13” in which the variation time is 80 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “60” to “79”, the variation pattern number “14” in which the variation time is 100 seconds and the variation pattern determination random number is “80”. In the case of “99”, the variation pattern number “15” whose variation time is 110 seconds is determined.

  In addition, when the special symbols J1 and J2 determined during the normal game state are the probable big hit special symbols (“A” “F” “H” “S”), the variation pattern determination determined by the variation pattern determination lottery When the random number is “0” to “19”, the variation pattern number “16” having a variation time of 30 seconds is determined. Further, when the variation pattern determination random number is “20” to “39”, the variation pattern number “17” whose variation time is 50 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “40” to “59”, the variation time Is a variation pattern number “18” in which the variation time is 80 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random numbers are “60” to “79”, the variation pattern number “19” in which the variation time is 100 seconds and the variation pattern determination random number is “80”. In the case of “99”, the variation pattern number “20” whose variation time is 110 seconds is determined.

  On the other hand, when determining the variation pattern of the special symbols J1 and J2 during the probability variation gaming state, when the determined special symbols J1 and J2 are “−”, the variation pattern determination random number determined in the variation pattern determination lottery is In the case of “0” to “90”, the variation pattern number “21” whose variation time is 5 seconds is determined. When the variation pattern determination random number is “91”, the variation pattern number “22” whose variation time is 20 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “92”, the variation pattern number whose variation time is 30 seconds. “23”, when the variation pattern determination random number is “93”, the variation pattern number “24” whose variation time is 40 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “94”, the variation time is 50 seconds. The pattern number “25” is determined. Further, when the variation pattern determination random number is “95”, the variation pattern number “26” whose variation time is 60 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “96”, the variation pattern number whose variation time is 70 seconds. When the variation pattern determination random number is “97”, the variation pattern number “28” has a variation time of 80 seconds. When the variation pattern determination random number is “98”, the variation has a variation time of 90 seconds. When the pattern number is “29” and the variation pattern determination random number is “99”, the variation pattern number “30” having a variation time of 100 seconds is determined.

  Further, when the special symbols J1 and J2 determined during the probabilistic gaming state are normal jackpot special symbols (“P”, “U”, “L”, “J”), the variation pattern determination determined by the variation pattern determination lottery When the random number is “0” to “24”, the variation pattern number “31” whose variation time is 30 seconds is determined. Further, when the variation pattern determination random number is “25” to “49”, the variation pattern number “32” whose variation time is 50 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “50” to “74”, the variation time Is a variation pattern number “33” whose variation time is 80 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “75” to “89”, the variation pattern number “34” whose variation time is 100 seconds and the variation pattern determination random number “90” In the case of “99”, the variation pattern number “35” whose variation time is 110 seconds is determined.

  In addition, when the special symbols J1 and J2 determined during the probabilistic gaming state are normal jackpot special symbols (“P”, “U”, “L”, “J”), the variation pattern determination determined by the variation pattern determination lottery When the random number is “0” to “24”, the variation pattern number “36” having a variation time of 30 seconds is determined. When the variation pattern determination random number is “25” to “49”, the variation pattern number “37” has a variation time of 50 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random number is “50” to “74”, the variation time Is a variation pattern number “38” in which the variation time is 80 seconds, and when the variation pattern determination random numbers are “75” to “89”, the variation pattern number “39” in which the variation time is 100 seconds, and the variation pattern determination random number is “90”. In the case of “99”, the variation pattern number “40” whose variation time is 110 seconds is determined.

  Also, the main CPU 31 displays the first special symbol J1 in the first special symbol display unit and the second special symbol J2 in the second special symbol display unit in a variable manner. Here, when the special symbols J1 and J2 start to fluctuate, the main CPU 31 determines the fluctuation times of the special symbols J1 and J2. Further, the special symbols J1 and J2 are variably displayed until the determined variation time elapses, and the special symbols J1 and J2 are stopped and displayed after the variation time has elapsed. At this time, the first special symbol J1 and the second special symbol J2 can be displayed in parallel. When it is determined to shift to the big hit game state, the big hit special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol J1 or the second special symbol J2. The main CPU 31 constitutes variable display device control means and jackpot identification information display control means. Further, the main CPU 31 stores the determined symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the decided variation pattern in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33.

  Further, when the main CPU 31 determines the special bonus jackpot special symbols as the special symbols J1 and J2, it is determined that the main CPU 31 shifts to the jackpot gaming state during the probability varying gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, and the gaming state is low probability. It is determined whether or not a notification of a determinable period during which the jackpot determination can be received (hereinafter referred to as “navigation”) is performed during the specific gaming state maintenance period until the state is shifted to. More specifically, when the determined first special symbol J1 is the special symbol “A” “F” for the navigation probable variation big hit, and the second special symbol J2 is the special symbol “e” “o” for the navigation probable variation big hit. Is determined to perform navigation during the probabilistic gaming state after the big hit gaming state has ended. Further, when the determined first special symbol J1 is the navigation indefinite big hit special symbol “H” “S”, and the second special symbol J2 is the navigation indefinite probability variable big hit special symbol “c” “b”, In principle, it is determined that navigation is not performed during the probabilistic gaming state after the big hit gaming state has ended. However, if the jackpot special symbol previously displayed as the special symbol J1, J2 has reached the number of navigation ceilings determined when it is a normal jackpot symbol, or in the mini-game in the final round of the jackpot game state When the above condition is satisfied, it is determined that the navigation is performed during the probability variation gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. The main ROM 32 stores the special symbols “A”, “F”, “e”, “o” and the special symbols “H”, “S”, “c”, “b” of the navigation indefinite big hit as specific jackpot identification information. Yes. The main ROM 32 constitutes a specific jackpot identification information storage means. Further, the main CPU 31 performs display control of these special symbols when it is determined that these special symbols for navigation big hit and special symbols for indefinite big hit navigation are to be stopped and displayed. The main CPU 31 constitutes a specific jackpot identification information display control means.

  Also, as the type of navigation, complete navigation and partial navigation with different appearance times of navigation are set. In complete navigation, the appearance time of navigation is the time from the start of change to the end of change of special symbols J1 and J2. On the other hand, in partial navigation, the appearance time of navigation is the time from 10 seconds before the end of the change of the special symbols J1 and J2 to the end of the change.

  Here, if the determined first special symbol J1 is the probability variation big hit special symbol "A" or "H" and the second special symbol J2 is the probability variation big hit special symbol "e" or "c", complete navigation is performed. . Further, if the determined first special symbol J1 is the probability variation big hit special symbol "F" or "S" and the second special symbol J2 is the probability variation big hit special symbol "o" or "b", partial navigation is performed. When the main CPU 31 determines that the special bonus game symbol is to be stopped and displayed during the probability variation gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and determines to perform navigation, the main CPU 31 issues a navigation start command corresponding to the type of navigation in the main RAM 33. Store in the send buffer. Here, the navigation start command includes special symbol type information indicating the type of special symbol for which the jackpot special symbol is determined, complete navigation information indicating whether the navigation type is complete navigation or partial navigation, and partial navigation. Navigation information including information is provided.

  Further, the main CPU 31 confirms the count number in the variation number counter that counts the variation number of the special symbols J1 and J2 after the big hit gaming state ends. Here, the number of navigation ceilings determined when the special jackpot special symbol is displayed as the special symbol J1, J2 is determined as “P” as the first special symbol J1 and “d” as the second special symbol J2. 333 times in some cases. In addition, when “U” is determined as the first special symbol J1 and “q” is determined as the second special symbol J2, “L” is determined as the first special symbol J1 and “g” is determined as the second special symbol J2. If it is determined, 777 times, “J” as the first special symbol J1, and “h” as the second special symbol J2, are 999 times. The main CPU 31 constitutes a variable display count measuring unit and a notification right granting unit.

  The main RAM 33 includes a first start winning opening prize ball counter that counts the number of input detection signals when the first start winning opening switch 8S receives a detection signal output by detecting a game ball. Similarly, the main RAM 33 includes a second start prize port prize ball counter that counts the number of input detection signals when the second start prize port switch 9S receives a detection signal output by detecting a game ball. ing. Further, the main RAM 33 stores a first special symbol storage area (0) as a first special symbol storage area for storing a big hit determination random number and a big hit symbol random number that are extracted when the first start winning opening switch 8S detects a game ball. ) To first special symbol storage area (4). Of these, the first special symbol storage area (0) stores a big hit determination random number and a big hit symbol random number used when the special symbol that is currently changing is stopped and displayed. In addition, the special symbol storage areas of the first special symbol storage area (1) to the first special symbol storage area (4) correspond to the first to fourth memories (holding first to fourth), respectively. The jackpot determining random number and the jackpot symbol random number used when the special symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed are stored.

  Further, the main RAM 33 also stores the second special symbol memory as a second special symbol memory area for the big hit determination random number and the big hit symbol random number extracted when the second start winning a prize opening switch 9S detects the game ball. There are five storage areas, area (0) to second special symbol storage area (4). Further, the main RAM 33 includes a prize ball storage area for storing payout request commands corresponding to the number of game balls detected by the count switch 11CS and the general prize opening switch 12S. Further, the main RAM 33 transmits various commands such as a symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer from the command output port 35 to the sub-control circuit 40. The initial reset circuit 34 periodically outputs a reset signal to the main CPU 31. With this reset signal, the main CPU 31 executes processing from the beginning of the control program.

  Further, when it is determined that the main CPU 31 displays the special jackpot special symbol during the probability variation gaming state in the main CPU 31, it is the time until the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state every time it is determined to display the normal big hit special symbol. Memorize certain probability change maintenance time. The probability variation maintaining time is the specific gaming state maintaining time, and the main RAM 33 serves as the specific gaming state maintaining time storage means.

  Further, when it is determined that the main CPU 31 shifts to the big hit gaming state when the first special symbol J1 or the second special symbol J2 can be variably displayed during the probability variation gaming state, the probability variation stored in the main RAM 33 is determined. Start measuring the maintenance time. The main CPU 31 constitutes a specific gaming state maintenance time measuring means.

  The main control circuit 30 is connected to each switch including the count switch 11CS. The count switch 11CS measures the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 11, and outputs a detection signal indicating the measurement result to the main control circuit 30. The general winning opening switch 12S outputs to the main control circuit 30 a detection signal of a game ball won in each of the general winning openings 12a to 12d. The first start winning port switch 8 </ b> S outputs a detection signal of a game ball won at the first starting winning port 8 to the main control circuit 30. The second start winning port switch 9 </ b> S outputs a detection signal of a game ball won in the second starting winning port 9 to the main control circuit 30.

  The special prize opening solenoid 11L opens and closes a shutter provided in the special prize opening 11. The backup clear switch 26 clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like according to the operation of the operator.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start winning port switch 8S or the second starting winning port switch 9S detects the winning of the game ball and transmits a detection signal, the main control circuit 30 receives the detection signal. The main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 performs the big hit lottery and the big hit special symbol lottery. As a result of the big hit lottery and the big hit special symbol lottery, when the normal big hit or the probable variation big hit is determined, the gaming state shifts to a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  In addition, during the fluctuation display of the first special symbol J1 for notifying the result of the big hit lottery and the big hit special symbol lottery based on the detection signal transmitted from the first start winning a prize opening switch 8S, the detection signal is displayed. A maximum of four are held, and the first special symbol holding lamps R11 and R12 are turned on and blinked in accordance with the number of held. When the reserved number is 0, the first special symbol hold first lamp R11 and the first special symbol hold second lamp R12 are turned off. When the number of reserves is 1, the first special symbol hold first lamp R11 is turned on and the first special symbol hold second lamp R12 is turned off. When the number of reserves is 2, the first special symbol hold first lamp R11 and the first special symbol hold second lamp R12 are turned on. In addition, when the reserved number is 3, the first special symbol reserved first lamp R11 is blinked and the first special symbol reserved second lamp R12 is turned on. When the reserved number is 4, the first special symbol reserved first lamp R11 is turned on. The holding first lamp R11 and the first special symbol holding second lamp R12 are blinked. Furthermore, while the variation display of the second special symbol J2 for notifying the result of the big hit lottery and the special bonus lottery based on the detection signal transmitted from the second starting winning a prize opening switch 9S is being performed, the detection signal is displayed. A maximum of four are held, and the second special symbol holding lamps R21 and R22 are turned on and blinked in accordance with the number of held. The relationship between lighting and blinking of the second special symbol hold lamps R21 and R22 and the number of reserved symbols is the same as the relationship between the first special symbol hold lamps R11 and R12 and the reserved number. When the first special symbol hold lamps R11 and R12 and the second special symbol hold lamps R21 and R22 are lit / flashed, a special symbol hold number command corresponding to the number corresponding to the lighting / flashing mode is supplied to the main RAM 33. Set to the send buffer at.

  Furthermore, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the open / close control of the big winning opening 11 is not performed, but when the big win is won, the open / close control of the big winning opening 11 is performed. In the opening / closing control of the big prize opening 11, the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 11 is controlled to a predetermined number of rounds set in advance, with one opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 11 being in the open state and the closed state as one round. I do.

  The sub control circuit 40 inputs a command from the main control circuit 30 and performs control necessary for effects such as variable display of decorative symbols, reach effects, and notice effects using the liquid crystal display device 16 according to the input commands. The predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. The sub-control circuit 40 also performs control necessary for producing an effect by sound output using the speakers 18L and 18R and an effect by blinking display using the decorative lamps 19L and 19R.

  The sub-control circuit 40 is mainly composed of a sub-CPU 41, has a sub-ROM 42, a sub-RAM 43, and a command input port 48, and has an image control circuit 50, an audio control circuit 60, and a lamp control circuit 70. Yes.

  The sub CPU 41 executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the sub ROM 42 in accordance with a command input from the main control circuit 30 and operates the image control circuit 50, the sound control circuit 60, and the lamp control circuit 70.

  In the sub ROM 42, a program executed by the sub CPU 41, and an effect content determination table for determining effect content such as a decoration design determining table and a reach effect are stored as permanent data.

  The sub RAM 43 is provided with a receiving buffer for storing data and programs used when the sub CPU 41 operates and various commands such as a symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 30. Further, the sub RAM 43 has a navigation data storage area for storing navigation data including navigation information, a navigable data storage area for storing navigable data, an effect data storage area for storing various effect data, and a flag for storing various flags. A storage area or the like is provided.

  The sub CPU 41 performs a decorative design determination lottery to extract a decorative design determination random number, and refers to the decorative design determination table by referring to the extracted decorative design determination random number and the design designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, and the decorative design D1. , D2. When the symbol designating command when “A”, “F”, “H”, and “S” are determined as the first special symbol J1 is transmitted from the main control circuit 30, three symbol elements in the first decorative symbol D1 The odd numbers of the same type are determined as follows. When the symbol designating command is transmitted from the main control circuit 30 when “e”, “o”, “c”, and “b” are determined as the second special symbol J2, the three symbols in the second decorative symbol D2 are displayed. The odd numbers of the same type are determined as the symbol elements.

  When the symbol designating command when “P”, “U”, “L”, and “J” are determined as the first special symbol J1 is transmitted from the main control circuit 30, the three symbol elements in the first decorative symbol D1 As a result, even numbers of the same type are determined. When the symbol designating command when “d”, “q”, “g”, and “h” are determined as the second special symbol J2 is transmitted from the main control circuit 30, three symbols in the second decorative symbol D2 are displayed. The even numbers of the same type are determined as the symbol elements. Further, when a symbol designating command other than that is transmitted, symbols other than the above symbols are determined as the decorative symbols D1 and D2.

  Furthermore, the sub CPU 41 performs the effect content determination lottery to extract the effect content determination random number, refers to the effect content determination random number and the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 to the effect content determination table, Determining the production contents such as reach production.

  Further, the sub CPU 41 displays the decorative symbols D1 and D2 and the effect contents on the display area 16a of the liquid crystal display device 16. In addition, the sub CPU 41 displays the special symbol reservation symbols H11 to H14 and H21 to H24 on the display area 16a of the liquid crystal display device 16 in accordance with the number of reservations based on the special symbol reservation number command transmitted from the main control circuit 30. . The sub CPU 41 constitutes display control means.

  Further, when a navigation start command is transmitted from the main control circuit 30, the sub CPU 41 calculates the remaining time of the determinable period corresponding to the navigation start command, and can be determined in the display area 16 a of the liquid crystal display device 16. Displayed as TR1 and TR2. The sub CPU 41 constitutes a determination possible period notification unit. Further, the sub CPU 41 interrupts the notification of the determinable period during the non-determination period described later. The sub CPU 41 constitutes notification interruption means.

  In addition, the sub ROM 42 stores a plurality of notification modes when notifying the determination possible period. Specifically, an aspect for notifying the entire determination possible period when performing complete navigation and an aspect for notifying the period from 10 seconds before the end of the determination possible period when performing partial navigation are stored. Yes. The sub ROM 42 constitutes notification mode storage means. The sub CPU 41 determines a notification mode used for notification of the determinable period from a plurality of notification modes stored in the sub ROM 42 based on the navigation information given to the navigation start command transmitted from the main control circuit 30. The sub CPU 41 constitutes notification mode determination means. Further, the sub ROM 42 stores the predicted arrival time until the game ball fired from the firing handle 6c reaches the first start winning opening 8 and the second starting winning opening 9, respectively. The sub ROM 42 constitutes a predicted arrival time storage unit.

  Based on the predicted arrival time stored in the sub ROM 42 and the determinable period corresponding to the navigation start command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, the sub CPU 41 maintains the specific gaming state of the game ball fired from the firing handle 6c. A passable firing period that is a firing period from the launch handle 6c that wins the first start winning opening 8 or the second start winning opening 9 within the period is calculated. During this passable firing period, the sub CPU 41 performs a firing instruction display for instructing a starting winning port (first starting winning port 8 or second starting winning port 9) aimed at winning a game ball. The sub CPU 41 constitutes a firing instruction unit.

  Further, when the operation of the operation buttons 20a and 20b is performed while the mini game is being performed in the effect when the special winning opening is opened, the sub CPU 41 results in the mini game according to the operation of the operation buttons 20a and 20b. Judging. The sub CPU 41 displays the progress of the mini game and the game result on the display area 16 a of the liquid crystal display device 16. The sub CPU 41 determines whether or not a predetermined condition in the mini game is satisfied, and grants a notification right to perform complete navigation after the big hit gaming state ends by satisfying the predetermined condition. The sub CPU 41 constitutes notification right determination means and notification right grant means. The mini game here can be, for example, a so-called shooting game or a battle game based on a battle between a player and a CPU in a sport or the like. Further, as the predetermined condition, the score of the shooting game may exceed a predetermined score, or the player may win the CPU in the battle game.

  The image control circuit 50 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 51, a D / A converter 52, an initial reset circuit 53, and image data ROMs (image storage means) 54a and 54b. The VDP 51 forms an image corresponding to the content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 determined by the sub CPU 41, and outputs the formed image to the D / A converter 52. The D / A converter 52 performs D / A conversion on the image data output from the VDP 51, outputs an analog signal obtained by the conversion to the liquid crystal display device 16, and displays an image. The initial reset circuit 53 receives the reset command from the sub CPU 41 and executes processing for returning the VDP 51 to the initial state. The image data ROM 54a stores image data (image data) indicating decorative symbols, liquid crystal special symbols (liquid crystal first special symbol and liquid crystal second special symbol), characters, backgrounds, and the like, and the image data ROM 54b stores various data. Image data for displaying the image data on the liquid crystal display device 16 is stored. The VDP 51 reads image data corresponding to the decorative design output from the sub CPU 41 from the image data ROMs 54 a and 54 b and causes the liquid crystal display device 16 to display an image such as a design based on the image data.

  The audio control circuit 60 includes a sound source IC 61, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as “AMP”) 62, and an audio data ROM 63. The sound source IC 61 generates an audio signal using audio data stored in the audio data ROM 63 in accordance with an instruction from the sub CPU 41. The AMP 62 amplifies the audio signal generated by the sound source IC 61 to an appropriate level, supplies the amplified audio signal to the speakers 18L and 18R, and outputs the audio. The sound data ROM 63 stores data (sound data) such as music, sound, and sound effects used for the notice effect, reach effect, jackpot effect, and the like.

  The lamp control circuit 70 uses the decoration data ROM 71 that stores decoration data indicating the blinking pattern of the decoration lamps 19L and 19R and the decoration data stored in the decoration data ROM 71 according to the instruction from the sub CPU 41. , 19R, and a drive circuit 72 for blinking.

  The payout / firing control circuit 80 operates the payout device 81 and the launching device 82 having the firing handle 6c and the firing motor under the control of the main control circuit 30 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls. The game ball is fired toward the game area 4 a on the game board 4.

  The power supply unit 24 supplies power to the sub control circuit 40, the main control circuit 30, and the payout / launch control circuit 80 under the control of the sub control circuit 40.

(Operation details of pachinko machines)
Next, among the operation contents of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the procedure of the control processing by the main control circuit 30 and the sub control circuit 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart (main flowchart) showing an operation procedure of main control processing repeatedly executed by the main control circuit 30 after the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Operation procedure of main control processing)
As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 30 starts main control processing, performs initialization setting processing (S1), and then performs timer update processing. (S2). In the timer update process, the waiting time timer is updated. Subsequently, an initial value random number update process is performed (S3), and each random number value is updated. Then, a first special symbol control process is performed (S4). The first special symbol control process is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the first special symbol control process, first, a first gaming state flag is loaded (S21). The first game state flag is a flag indicating the state of the special symbol game using the symbol variable display image on the liquid crystal display device 16, and is used for determining which of the subsequent steps the main CPU 31 executes. Data is set.

  Next, the first special symbol memory check process (S22) is performed according to the procedure of the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, when the first special symbol memory check process is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first control state flag is data “00” indicating the first special symbol memory check process ( S31). As a result, if the first control state flag is not “00”, the first special symbol storage check process is terminated. If the first control state flag is “00”, it is determined whether or not data is set in the first special symbol storage area in the main RAM 33 (the number of holdings is not 0) (S32). As a result, if no data is stored, a demonstration display process is performed (S33), and the first special symbol storage check process is terminated. On the other hand, if data is stored, data “01” indicating the first special symbol variation time management is set in the first control state flag (S34).

  Subsequently, a big hit determination process is performed (S35). In the jackpot determination process, the jackpot determination random number value extracted using the jackpot determination random number counter and stored in the first special symbol storage area is referred to the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S36). As a result, if it is a big hit, a big hit symbol determination process is performed (S37), and if it is not a big hit, a lost symbol determination process is executed (S38).

  In the jackpot symbol determination process (S37), the type of jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number extracted in the jackpot symbol lottery performed when the game ball wins the first start winning slot 8. Here, one of “A”, “F”, “H”, “S”, “P”, “U”, “L”, and “J” is determined as the jackpot symbol, and one of the corresponding symbol designating commands is selected. To the transmission buffer provided in the main RAM 33. Also, in the lose symbol determination process (S38), “-” is determined as a special symbol, a symbol designating command corresponding to this special symbol is selected and set in a transmission buffer provided in the main RAM 33.

  Subsequently, a variation pattern determination process is performed (S39). The variation pattern determination process will be described after the description of the first special symbol memory check process is completed. Then, the waiting time timer (t) for the variation time of the special symbol is set to the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern (S40). And the data memorize | stored in the memory area used for this fluctuation | variation are cleared (S41), and a 1st special symbol memory | storage check process is complete | finished.

  Now, the variation pattern determination process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the variation pattern determination process. As shown in FIG. 11, in the variation pattern determination process, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S35 is a jackpot (S51). As a result, when it is determined that it is not a big hit, the symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol “−” for losing is decided, the decided symbol designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 33, and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40. (S54).

  When the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the count number of the fluctuation number counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbols J1 and J2 after the last big hit gaming state is confirmed. On the other hand, the special symbol determined when the big hit is determined is confirmed. The number of fluctuations at the time and the determined special symbol J1 are referred to the large special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A, and the number of fluctuations at the time of big hit (count number of the fluctuation number counter) is set. It is determined whether or not the number of navigation ceilings has been exceeded (S52). Specifically, the special symbol J1 determined when the previous big hit was determined is “P” and the count of the variation counter is 333 times or more. The special symbol J1 is “U”, the count number of the variation counter is 555 or more, the special symbol J1 determined when the big hit was previously determined is “L”, and the variation counter One of the conditions that the count number is 777 times or more, the special symbol J1 determined when the big hit was determined last time is “J”, and the count number of the variation counter is 999 times or more. Judge whether it meets.

  As a result, when it is determined that the number of fluctuations at the time of the big hit is equal to or more than the set number of navigation ceilings, navigation ceiling information is added to the symbol designation command (S53), and the symbol designation command is transmitted (S54). . If it is determined that the number of fluctuations at the time of the big hit is not equal to or greater than the set number of navigation ceilings, the symbol designation command is transmitted as it is (S54). Instead of adding the navigation ceiling information to the symbol designating command, a variation number command corresponding to the variation number at the time of the big hit is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 to determine whether or not the sub-control circuit 40 performs navigation. It can also be set as the aspect to do.

  When the symbol designation command is transmitted, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the probability variation gaming state (S55). As a result, if it is determined that the probability variation gaming state is in effect, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S35 is a jackpot (S56). If it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, whether or not the first special symbol J1 at the time of the big hit is any one of “A”, “F”, “H”, and “S” that is a special bonus jackpot special symbol Is determined (S57).

  As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a probable big hit special symbol, a fluctuation pattern determination random number is extracted, and the fluctuation pattern number is determined from any one of “36” to “40” (S58). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not navigation is performed (S59). In determining whether or not to perform navigation, if the first special symbol J1 at the time of jackpot is the navigation probable variation jackpot special symbol “A” or “F”, it is determined to perform navigation.

  Thus, when it is determined that navigation is to be performed, a navigation start command is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 (S60). Thereafter, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S58 is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 and transmitted to the sub control circuit 40 (S61). If it is determined that navigation is not performed, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S58 is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 and transmitted to the sub control circuit 40 (S61).

  If it is determined in step S57 that the symbol is not a probable big hit special symbol, a fluctuation pattern determination random number is extracted, and the fluctuation pattern number is determined from any one of “31” to “35” (S62). Thereafter, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S62 is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 and transmitted to the sub control circuit 40 (S61).

  Further, if it is determined in step S56 that it is not a big hit, a fluctuation pattern determination random number is extracted, and a fluctuation pattern number is determined from any one of “21” to “30” (S63). Thereafter, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S63 is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 and transmitted to the sub control circuit 40 (S61).

  If it is determined in step S55 that the game state is not in the probability variation gaming state, the flow proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 12, and it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination performed in step S35 is a big hit (S64). If it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, whether or not the first special symbol J1 at the time of the big hit is any one of “A”, “F”, “H”, and “S” that is a special bonus jackpot special symbol Is determined (S65).

  As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a special probability big hit special symbol, a variation pattern determining random number is extracted (S66), and the variation pattern number is determined from any one of “16” to “20” (S67). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not navigation is performed (S67). In determining whether or not to perform navigation, when the first special symbol J1 at the time of the big hit is an indefinite probability variable big hit special symbol “H” or “S”, the previous big hit is the normal big hit, From the big hit time to the current big hit time, it is determined that the navigation is to be performed if the count in the variation counter is equal to or greater than the navigation ceiling.

  Thus, when it is determined that navigation is to be performed, a navigation start command is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 (S68). Thereafter, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S58 is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 and transmitted to the sub control circuit 40 (S61). If it is determined that navigation is not performed, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S66 is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 and transmitted to the sub control circuit 40 (S61).

  If it is determined in step S65 that the symbol is not a special probability big hit special symbol, a variation pattern determination random number is extracted, and the variation pattern number is determined from any one of “11” to “15” (S69). Thereafter, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S69 is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 (S61).

  Further, if it is determined in step S64 that it is not a big hit, a fluctuation pattern determination random number is extracted, and the fluctuation pattern number is determined from any one of “1” to “10” (S70). Thereafter, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S70 is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 (S61). Thus, the variation pattern determination process is completed.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 9, when the first special symbol storage check process is completed, the first special symbol variation time management process is performed (S23). The first special symbol variation time management process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, in the first special symbol variation time management process, it is determined whether or not the first control state flag is data “01” indicating the first special symbol variation time management process (S81). As a result, when the first control state flag is not data “01”, the first special symbol variation time management process is terminated.

  If the first control state flag is data “01”, it is determined whether the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted (S82). As a result, when it is determined that the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted, it is determined whether or not the game state has shifted to the big hit gaming state as a result of the big hit lottery with the second special symbol ( S83). Here, when it is determined that the state has shifted to the big hit gaming state, measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted (S84).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S82 that the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted, it is determined whether or not the game state has shifted to the big hit gaming state as a result of the big hit lottery using the second special symbol. Judgment is made (S85). Here, when it is determined that the state has shifted to the big hit gaming state, the first special symbol variation time management process is terminated. If it is determined that the state has not shifted to the big hit gaming state, measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is resumed (S86), and the first special symbol variation time management process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S83 that the game state has not shifted to the big hit gaming state, it is determined subsequent to step S84 whether or not the waiting time timer set in step S40 is 0 (S87). As a result, when the waiting time timer is not 0, the first special symbol variation time management process is terminated. On the other hand, if the waiting time timer is 0, data “02” indicating the special symbol display time management process is set in the first control state flag (S88). Thereafter, a waiting time after decision (for example, 1 second) corresponding to the time after the special symbol variation time is decided is set in the waiting time timer (t) (S89). Thus, the first special symbol variation time management process is terminated.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 9, when the first special symbol variation time management process is completed, the first special symbol display time management process is performed (S24). The first special symbol display time management process is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, in the first special symbol display time management process, it is determined whether or not the data is “02” indicating the first control state flag first special symbol display time management (S91). As a result, if the first control state flag is not data “02”, the first special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  If the first control state flag is data “02”, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer (t) set in step S89 is 0 (S92). As a result, if the waiting time timer (t) is not 0, the special symbol display time management process is terminated. On the other hand, if the waiting time timer (t) is 0, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S35 is a jackpot (S93).

  As a result, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, the count number measured by the variation counter and the stored data related to the navigation stored in the main RAM 33 are reset, and the big hit start command and the navigation end command are sent to the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33. Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 (S94).

  Then, data “03” indicating the big hit start interval management is set in the first control state flag (S95), and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer (t). (S96), the first special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination process is a loss, 1 is added to the count number of the variation counter (S97). Thereafter, the data “07” indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the first control state flag (S98), and the first special symbol display time management process is ended.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 9, when the first special symbol display time management process is completed, the jackpot start interval management process is performed (S25). The big hit start interval management process is performed along the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, in the jackpot start interval management process, it is determined whether or not the first game state flag is data “03” indicating the jackpot start interval management (S111). As a result, when the data is not “03”, the big hit start interval management process is terminated.

  If the first game state flag is data “03”, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer (t) set in step S98 (FIG. 14) is 0 (S112). As a result, when the waiting time timer (t) is not 0, the big hit start interval management process is terminated. On the other hand, when the waiting time timer (t) is 0, a special winning opening is set. In the special winning opening release setting, the variables positioned in the main RAM 33 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 32. It is determined whether or not the high probability flag (77) is set and the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state (S114). As a result, when it is determined that the high probability flag is set, the high probability flag is cleared (S115), and the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state. If it is determined that the high probability flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S116.

  Subsequently, data “04” indicating that the special winning opening is being opened is set in the first gaming state flag (S116), and the upper opening limit time, for example, 30 seconds is set in the special winning opening time timer (S117), and the big hit starts The interval management process ends.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 9, when the big hit start interval management process is completed, the special winning opening opening process is performed (S26). The special winning opening opening process is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, in the special winning opening open process, it is determined whether or not the first game state flag is data “04” indicating the special winning opening open process (S121). As a result, when the first game state flag is not data “04”, the special winning opening releasing process is terminated.

  If the first game state flag is data “04”, it is determined whether or not the number of the big prize counter is 10 or more (S122). As a result, when the count number is not 10 or more, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening time timer set in step S117 (FIG. 15) or step S146 (FIG. 18) is “0” (S123). ). As a result, when the special winning opening opening time timer is not “0”, the special winning opening open process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S122 that the count of the big prize counter is 10 or more, or if it is judged in step S123 that the big prize opening time timer is “0”, the big prize counter Data "05" indicating the winning ball residual ball monitoring process is set (S124). Thereafter, the special winning opening is set to be closed (S125), the special winning opening 11 is closed, and the residual monitoring time in the special winning opening, here 2 seconds, is set (S126). Thus, the process for opening the special winning opening is completed.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 9, when the process for opening the special winning opening is completed, the residual ball monitoring process in the special winning opening (S27) is performed. The special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the first control state flag is data “05” indicating the special winning opening residual ball monitoring (S131). As a result, if the first control state flag is not data “05”, the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the first control state flag is data “05”, it is determined whether or not the super-winner residual ball monitoring time set in step S126 has elapsed and becomes “0” ( S132). As a result, if it is determined that the time for monitoring the residual ball in the big prize opening is not “0”, the process for monitoring the residual ball in the big prize mouth is ended. If it is determined that the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is “0”, it is determined whether or not the number-of-opening counter is 15 or more (S133).

  As a result, when it is determined that the number-of-opening counter is not 15 or more, data “06” indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management process is set in the first control state flag (S134). An interval time, here 1.5 seconds, is set (S135). In this way, the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S133 that the release number counter is 15 or more, the final round command is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33. Then, the big hit end interval value “07” indicating the big hit end interval process is set in the first control state flag (S136), and then the big hit end interval time, here, 5 seconds is set (S137). In this way, the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is completed.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 9, when the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process is completed, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is performed (S28). The waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. In the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening, it is determined whether or not the first game state flag is data “06” indicating the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening (S141). As a result, when the first control state flag is not the data “06”, the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is ended.

  When the first control state flag is data “06”, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer timer corresponding to the interval between rounds set in step S135 is “0”. Here, when the waiting time timer is not “0”, the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening is ended. If the waiting time timer is “0”, the special prize opening number counter is updated by adding “1” (S143), and the special prize opening setting for opening the special prize opening 11 is made. (S144). Then, data “04” indicating that the special winning opening is being opened is set in the first gaming state flag (S145), and the special winning opening opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the special winning opening time timer (S146). In this way, the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening is completed.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 9, when the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is completed, the big hit end interval process is performed (S29). The jackpot end interval process is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. In the big hit end interval process, it is determined whether or not the first control state flag is data “07” indicating the big hit end interval (S151). As a result, when the data is not “07”, the big hit end interval processing is ended.

  When the first control state flag is data “07”, the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the big hit end interval set in step S137 of the winning ball residual ball monitoring process is “0”. Whether or not (S152). As a result, when the waiting time timer (t) is not “0”, the big hit end interval process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the waiting time timer (t) is “0”, “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the first control state flag, and the jackpot end command is set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33. Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 (S153). Subsequently, as a result of the jackpot determination in step S35, it is determined whether or not the determined jackpot symbol is a special bonus jackpot symbol (S154). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol is a probable big hit special symbol, a high probability flag is set (S155). If the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, the number of ceiling games corresponding to the determined special symbol is set with reference to the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A (S156). In this way, the jackpot end interval process is ended.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 9, when the big hit end interval process is completed, the first special symbol game end process is performed (S30). The first special symbol game end process is performed along the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, in the first special symbol game end process, it is determined whether or not the first control state flag is data “08” indicating the special symbol game end process (S161). As a result, if the first control state flag is not data “08”, the first special symbol game end process is ended.

  If the first control state flag is data “08”, the first start winning opening prize ball counter is decremented by 1, and the number of reserves in the first special storage area is decremented by 1 (S162). Then, the data in the first special symbol storage area (1) to the first special symbol storage area (4) is shifted to the first special symbol storage area (0) to the first special symbol storage area (3), respectively (S163). . Then, clear data is set in the data stored in the first special symbol storage area (4) (S164). Thereafter, data “00” indicating the first special symbol storage check is set in the first control state flag (S165), and the first special symbol game end process is ended. When step S30 ends, the first special symbol control process of step S4 shown in FIG. 8 ends.

  When the first special symbol control process is completed, the second special symbol control process is subsequently performed (S5). In the second special symbol control process, the “first special symbol” in the first special symbol control process shown in FIG. 8 is changed to “second special symbol”, and the “first control state flag” is changed to “second control state flag”. The “first special symbol storage area” is replaced with the “second special symbol storage area”, and the same procedure is followed.

  When the second special symbol control process is completed, a symbol display device control process is performed (S6). In the symbol display device control processing, based on the results of the first special symbol control processing (S4) and the second special symbol control processing (S5), variable display of special symbols J1, J2, etc. in the special symbol display section shown in FIG. Display control.

  Thereafter, port output processing is performed (S7). In the port output process, the opening control of the special winning opening 11 and the like determined by the first special symbol control process (S3) and the second special symbol control process (S4) is performed.

  Subsequently, an effect control command output control process is performed (S8). In the effect control command control process, a process of outputting the symbol designation command set in the transmission buffer in the main RAM 33 to the sub-control circuit 40 in the first special symbol control process (S4) and the second special symbol control process (S5). Do. When the effect control command output control process is completed, a payout process is performed (S9). In the payout process, a prize ball command including data indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout device 81. The payout device 81 pays out a prize ball corresponding to the prize ball command. When the payout process is completed, the process returns to step S2 and the repeat routine is repeated.

  In the main control circuit 30, the random number used in the main control process is updated mainly on the condition that the interrupt permission flag is set together with the main control process described above. Performs system timer interrupt processing that interrupts control processing. In this system timer interrupt process, a switch input detection process is performed.

  The switch input detection process is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, in the switch input detection process, first, a special winning opening winning process is performed (S171). In the big winning opening winning process, a payout request command corresponding to the number of game balls detected by the count switch 11CS is stored in the winning ball storage area. After completing the big winning award winning process, the general winning award winning process is performed (S172). In the general winning award winning process, a payout request command corresponding to the number of game balls detected by the general winning opening switch 12S is stored in the award ball storage area.

  When the general winning opening winning process is completed, the first start winning opening winning process is performed (S173). The first start winning opening winning process is performed along the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, in the first start winning opening winning process, whether or not a game ball has won the first starting winning opening 8 and the detection signal output from the first start winning opening switch 8S is input. Judgment is made (S181). As a result, when the detection signal is not inputted, the first start winning award winning process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the first start winning opening prize ball counter in the main RAM 33 (S182). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol reservation number is an upper limit value (= 4) (S183). As a result, when the first special symbol reservation number is the upper limit value, the first start winning award winning process is terminated.

  If the first special symbol reserve number is not the upper limit value, the big hit determination random number is extracted from the big hit determination random number counter, and the big hit symbol random number is extracted from the big hit special symbol counter (S184). From the first special symbol storage area (0) to the first special symbol storage area (4), for the jackpot determination extracted with respect to the first special symbol storage area with the smallest number in which clear data is stored. A random number and a jackpot symbol random number value are stored (S185). Thus, the first start winning opening winning process is completed.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 20, when the first start winning opening winning process is completed, the second starting winning opening winning process is performed (S174). The second start winning opening winning process is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, in the second start winning opening winning process, whether or not a game ball has won the second starting winning opening 9 and the detection signal output from the second start winning opening switch 9S is input. Judgment is made (S191). As a result, when the detection signal is not input, the second start winning opening winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the second start winning opening prize ball counter in the main RAM 33 (S192). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reservation number is an upper limit value (= 4) (S193). As a result, when the second special symbol reservation number is the upper limit value, the second start winning award winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the second special symbol hold number is not the upper limit value, the big hit determination random number is extracted from the big hit determination random number counter and the big hit symbol random number is extracted from the big hit special symbol counter (S194). Then, among the second special symbol storage area (0) to the second special symbol storage area (4), the extracted jackpot determination is performed on the second special symbol storage area having the smallest number in which clear data is stored. A random number and a jackpot symbol random number value are stored (S195). Thus, the second start winning opening winning process is completed. When the second start winning opening winning process is finished, the switch input detection process is finished.

(Sub-control circuit operation procedure)
Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 40 will be described. The sub control circuit 40 performs a symbol control, a sound control, a lamp control, and the like by receiving a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a procedure of sub control processing repeatedly executed by the sub control circuit 40.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the sub CPU 41 first performs a predetermined initial setting process (S201), and then performs a random number update process (S202). Subsequently, command analysis control processing of various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 30 and stored in the reception buffer is performed (S203). When the command analysis control process is completed, an effect control process is performed (S204). The command analysis control process and the effect control process will be described in detail later.

  When the effect control process is completed, the display control process is performed (S205). In the display control process, the symbol display control is performed based on the decorative symbol and the display pattern determined in the command analysis process, and then the background display control process is performed.

  Thereafter, voice control processing is performed (S206). In the voice control process, a voice control process related to voice generated from the speakers 18L and 18R is performed based on a command from the main control circuit 30. In this sound control process, the sound source IC 61 reads the sound data from the sound data ROM 63, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 62. The AMP 62 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 18L and 18R.

  Subsequently, a lamp control process is performed (S207). In the lamp control process, a lamp control process related to blinking of the decorative lamps 19L and 19R is executed based on a command from the main control circuit 30. In this lamp control process, the sub CPU 41 reads the lamp decoration pattern from the decoration data ROM 71 and blinks the decoration lamps 19L and 19R via the drive circuit 72. Thereafter, step S202 to step S207 are repeatedly executed.

  Next, command analysis control processing will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the command analysis control process. As shown in FIG. 25, in the command analysis control process, it is determined whether there is command data transmitted from the main control circuit 30 (S211). As a result, if there is no command data, the command analysis control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if there is command data, the command data is read (S212). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the read command data is a symbol designation command (S213). As a result, when the command data is a symbol designating command, a decorative symbol determining process is performed (S214). In the decorative symbol determination process, a decorative symbol determination random number is extracted to extract a decorative symbol determination random number, and the extracted decorative symbol determination random number and the symbol designation command are referred to a decorative symbol determination table (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 42 to determine the decorative symbol. To decide. The decorative symbols determined here are three odd numbers of the same type when the symbol designating command corresponds to a special symbol for the probable big hit. In addition, when the symbol designation command corresponds to a special jackpot special symbol, the decorative symbols are three identical even numbers, and when the symbol designation command corresponds to other special symbols, it is assumed to be other aspects. The

  When the decoration symbol determination process is completed, a navigation symbol confirmation process is performed (S215). The navigation symbol confirmation process is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, in the navigation symbol confirmation process, it is determined whether or not the symbol designation command corresponds to a special symbol for the probability variation big hit (S231). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol designating command does not correspond to the probability variation jackpot special symbol, the normal jackpot special symbol flag is set in the flag storage area in the sub RAM 43 (S237), and the navigation symbol confirmation processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol designating command corresponds to the special symbol for big odds, the symbol designating command corresponds to the special symbol for navigating big jackpot (“A”, “F”, “e”, “o”). It is determined whether or not there is (S232). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol designating command corresponds to the special symbol design for navigating probable variation, the special symbol flag for navigating probable variation jackpot is set in the flag storage area in the sub-RAM 43 (S233), and the designating command is supported. The navigation data to be set is set in the navigation data storage area in the sub RAM 43 (S234). Here, complete navigation information or partial navigation information is given to the navigation data as navigation information corresponding to the type of symbol designation command. Specifically, when the symbol designating command corresponds to the special symbol “A” or “e” for navigation probable variation jackpot, complete navigation information is given, and the symbol designating command is for the special symbol “F” or “o” for indefinite probability variable jackpot for navigation. ", Partial navigation information is given. Thereafter, the navigation symbol confirmation process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the symbol designating command does not correspond to the navigation probable variation jackpot special symbol, the symbol designating command corresponds to the navigation indefinite probability variable jackpot special symbol. In this case, it is determined whether or not navigation ceiling information is added to the symbol designation command (S235). As a result, if navigation ceiling information has been added, a special symbol flag for navigation probability variable big hit is set in the flag storage area in the sub RAM 43 (S233), and the navigation data corresponding to the symbol designating command is stored in the navigation in the sub RAM 43. The data storage area is set (S234). Specifically, when the symbol designation command is a navigation indefinite probability variable jackpot special symbol “H” or “c”, complete navigation information is given, and the symbol designation command is a navigation indefinite probability variable jackpot special symbol “S” or “o”. In the case of corresponding to, partial navigation information is given. Thereafter, the navigation symbol confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, if the navigation ceiling information has not been added, the navigation uncertain big hit special symbol flag is set in the flag storage area in the sub RAM 43 (S236), and the navigation symbol confirmation process is terminated.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 25, when the navigation symbol confirmation processing is completed, the command analysis control processing is terminated. If it is determined in step S213 that the read command data is not a symbol designation command, it is determined whether or not the read command data is a variation pattern designation command (S216). As a result, when the read command data is a variation pattern designation command, an effect content determination process is performed (S217). In the effect content determination process, effect content determination lottery is performed to extract effect content determination random numbers. By referring to the effect content determination random number extracted here and the read variation pattern designation command in the effect content determination table stored in the sub-RAM 43, the effect content such as reach effect is determined. When the effect content determination process is completed, the command analysis control process is terminated.

  In step S216, if the read command data is not a variation pattern designation command, it is determined whether or not the read command data is a navigation start command (S218). As a result, if the read command data is a navigation start command, a navigation setting process is performed (S219). The navigation setting process is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, in the navigation setting process, it is determined whether navigation data is set in the navigation data storage area in the sub RAM 43 (S241). As a result, if no navigation data is stored, the navigation setting process is terminated.

  In addition, when navigation data is stored, the navigation data is acquired by determining the special symbol of the navigation probable change big hit, or by determining the special symbol of the navigation indefinite probability variable big hit after reaching the ceiling. It is determined whether or not the acquired one (S242). This determination is made based on whether or not the navigation data is stored in step S233.

  As a result, if it is determined that it is either acquired by the determination of the special symbol for the navigable probable big hit or the special symbol for the navigating indefinitely variable navigating after reaching the ceiling Determines whether the navigation information included in the navigation data stored in the sub-RAM 43 in step S233 is complete navigation information (S243). As a result, if the navigation information included in the navigation data is complete navigation information, complete navigation enable data is set in the navigation enable data storage area in the sub RAM 43 (S244). On the other hand, if the navigation information included in the navigation data is not complete navigation information, since partial navigation information is included, the partial navigation enable data is set in the navigation enable data storage area in the sub RAM 43 (S245).

  In addition, when it is determined that it is neither the one acquired by determining the special symbol for determining whether the navigation is probable in step S242 or the special symbol determining whether the navigation is indefinitely variable after reaching the ceiling. In this case, the complete navigable data is set in the navigable data storage area in the sub RAM 43 (S244). Thereafter, the navigation data set in the navigation data storage area is reset (S246), and the navigation setting process is terminated.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 25, after the navigation setting process is completed, a navigation start process is performed (S220). The navigation start process is performed along the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 28, in the navigation start process, it is determined whether or not navigable data is stored in the navigable data storage area in the sub RAM 43 (S251). As a result, if no navigable data is stored, the navigation start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if navigable data is stored, it is determined whether or not the special symbol for which the big hit special symbol is determined is the first special symbol based on the special symbol type information included in the navigation start command. Judgment is made (S252). As a result, if the special symbol for which the jackpot special symbol is determined is the first special symbol, it is determined whether or not the navigable data stored in the sub RAM 43 is complete navigable data (S253).

  As a result, when the navigable data stored in the sub RAM 43 is complete navigable data, the second start winning opening navigation effect data indicating the remaining time until the first special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed is set. (S254). The second start winning opening navigation effect data is data for displaying the second determinable remaining time TR2 shown in FIG.

  Further, the second start winning opening navigation effect data also includes a second firing instruction display SI2 for giving a firing instruction aiming at the second start winning opening 9. The second firing instruction display SI2 is started at the same time as the second determinable remaining time TR2 is displayed, and the remaining time displayed as the second determinable remaining time TR2 is that the game ball fired from the firing handle 6c is the first. 2 Ended when reaching the arrival time until the start winning opening 9 is reached.

  On the other hand, if the navigable data stored in the sub-RAM 43 in step S254 is not complete navigable data but partial navigable data, the remaining time until the first special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed is 10 seconds ( The second start winning opening navigation effect data for displaying the second determination possible remaining time TR2 is set (S254). Thereafter, the navigable data stored in the navigable data storage area is cleared (S256), and the navigation start process is terminated.

  If the special symbol for which the jackpot special symbol is determined is not the first special symbol but the second special symbol as a result of the determination in step S252, the navigable data stored in the sub-RAM 43 is completely navigable data. It is determined whether or not (S257).

  As a result, when the navigable data stored in the sub RAM 43 is complete navigable data, the first start winning opening navigation effect data indicating the remaining time until the second special symbol J2 is stopped and displayed is set. (S258). The first start winning opening navigation effect data is data for displaying the first determinable remaining time TR1 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the navigable data stored in the sub-RAM 43 is not completely navigable data but partial navigable data, the remaining time until the second special symbol J2 is stopped and displayed is 10 seconds (10000 ms). After that, first start winning opening navigation effect data for displaying the first determination possible remaining time TR1 is set (S259). Thereafter, the navigable data stored in the navigable data storage area is reset (S256), and the navigation start process is terminated.

  The first start winning opening navigation effect data also includes a first firing instruction display SI1 for giving a firing instruction aiming at the first starting winning opening 8. The first firing instruction display SI1 is started at the same time as the first determinable remaining time TR1 is displayed, and the remaining time displayed as the first determinable remaining time TR1 is that the game ball fired from the firing handle 6c is the first. The process is terminated when the predicted arrival time until the 1st start winning opening 8 is reached.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 25, when the navigation start process is completed, the command analysis control process is terminated. If it is determined in step S218 that the read command data is not a navigation start command, other effect data corresponding to the received command is set (S221), and the command analysis control process is terminated. As processing here, for example, when a big hit start command is received, the big hit start effect data is set in the sub-RAM 43 when a big hit end command is received. When the final round command is received, the final round flag is set.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 24, the effect control process (S204) following the command analysis control process will be described. The effect control process is performed along the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, in the effect control process, first, an effect process at the start of the big hit is performed (S261). In the effect process at the time of starting the big hit, a process of displaying the effect at the start of the big hit determined by the command analysis control process when the big hit start command is transmitted from the main control circuit 30 is performed.

  After the big hit start time effect processing is completed, the big winning opening opening time effect processing is performed (S262). The effect process at the time of opening the special winning opening is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, in the special winning opening opening effect process, first, by checking the special symbol flag stored in the sub RAM 43, it is determined whether or not the big hit is the navigation big hit (S271). Here, if the special symbol flag stored in the sub-RAM 43 is the navigation probability big hit special symbol flag, it is determined that the navigation is big hit. As a result, if the navigation is big hit, the navigation big hit effect data is set in the effect data storage area in the sub-RAM 43 (S280), the special symbol flag is cleared (S281), and the special winning opening is opened. Exit.

  If it is determined that the big hit is not a big hit with navigation, a special symbol flag is checked to determine whether the big hit is a normal big hit (S272). Here, when the special symbol flag stored in the sub-RAM 43 is the normal big hit special symbol flag, it is determined that the normal big hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit effect data is set in the effect data storage area in the sub-RAM 43 (S279), the special symbol flag is cleared (S281), and the special winning opening is produced. The process ends.

  When it is determined that the big hit special symbol is not the normal big hit special symbol, the big hit is a navigation uncertain variable big hit. In this case, it is determined whether or not the current number of rounds is 15 (final round) (S273). This determination is made based on whether or not the final round flag is set in the sub RAM 43. As a result, when it is determined that the final round flag is not set and the number is not 15 rounds, 1-14 round effect data is set (S278). Thereafter, the special symbol flag is cleared (S281), and the effect process at the time of opening the special winning opening is ended.

  If it is determined that the current round number is 15 rounds, the mini game effect data is set (S274). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the operation buttons 20a and 20b have been operated (S275). As a result, if there is no button operation, the final round flag and the special symbol flag are cleared (S281), and the effect process at the time of opening the special winning opening is ended.

  If there is a button operation on the operation buttons 20a and 20b, it is determined whether or not the mini game is satisfied by satisfying a predetermined condition (S276). As a result, if the mini game has failed, the special symbol flag is cleared (S281), and the effect process at the time of opening the special winning opening is ended. On the other hand, if the mini game is successful, navigation data is set in the navigation data storage area in the sub-RAM 43 (S277). Here, complete navigation information is set as navigation information. Thereafter, the special symbol flag is cleared (S281), and the effect process at the time of opening the special winning opening is ended.

  Further, the sub control circuit 40 performs a command interrupt process in order to receive various commands such as a symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command from the main control circuit 30 during the sub control process. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of command interrupt processing. As shown in FIG. 31, in the command interrupt process, when the sub control circuit 40 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, first, the protection register is saved (S291). Next, the command input by the transmission from the main control circuit 30 is stored in the reception buffer in the sub RAM 43 (S292). Subsequently, the register is restored (S293). Thus, the process upon receiving the command ends.

  The sub-control circuit 40 updates the random number used in the main control process mainly on the condition that the interrupt permission flag is set together with the main control process described above. A timer interrupt process for interrupting the control process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the procedure of the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32, when the timer interrupt process is started, the program address data being executed in the main control process stored in the storage area (register) in the memory is temporarily saved (S301), and the timer update process is performed. (S302). In the timer update process, a process for updating various timers is performed. When the timer update process is completed, a switch input detection process is performed (S303). In the switch input detection process, an operation detection signal transmitted from the operation buttons 20a and 20b is detected by operating the operation buttons 20a and 20b.

  After the switch input detection process is completed, a navigation interruption process is performed (S304). The navigation interruption process is performed along the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 33, in the navigation interruption process, it is determined whether or not navigation is currently being performed (being navigated) (S311). This determination is made based on whether or not navigable data is set in the sub RAM 43.

  As a result, if the navigation is not currently being performed, the navigation interruption process is terminated. On the other hand, when the navigation is currently being performed, the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “non-hit-hit determination special”) which is not the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “hit-hit determination special symbol”) that is currently determined to stop displaying the big-hit special symbol. It is determined whether or not “design” is changing (S312). For example, when it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol J1, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol J2 is variably displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the non-big hit determination special symbol is not changing, the navigation interruption process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the non-big hit determination special symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not the remaining fluctuation time of the non-big hit determination special symbol is longer than the probability variation maintaining period (S313). As a result, when it is determined that the remaining fluctuation time of the non-big hit determination special symbol is longer than the probability change maintenance period, the navigation interruption flag is set in the flag storage area in the sub RAM 43 and the navigation is interrupted (S314). . Thereafter, the navigation interruption process is terminated.

  In addition, if it is determined that the remaining fluctuation time of the non-big hit decision special symbol is not longer than the probability variation maintenance period (below the probability variation maintenance period), the number of reserved memories for variably displaying the non-big hit decision special symbol is the upper limit number ( = 4) is determined (S315). As a result, when it is determined that the number of stored storage is 4, the navigation interruption flag is set in the flag storage area in the sub-RAM 43 and the navigation is interrupted (S314). Thereafter, the navigation interruption process is terminated. If it is determined that the number of reserved memories is not 4, the navigation interruption process is terminated without performing the process of interrupting the navigation.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 32, after the navigation interruption process is completed, a navigation restart process is performed (S305). The navigation restart process is performed along the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 34, in the navigation resumption process, it is first determined whether or not the current navigation is interrupted (S321). This determination is made based on whether or not the navigation interruption flag is set in the sub RAM 43.

  As a result, if the navigation is not interrupted, the navigation restart process is terminated. On the other hand, if the navigation is currently interrupted, it is determined whether or not the non-hit determination special symbol is changing (S322). As a result, when it is determined that the non-big hit determination special symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not the remaining fluctuation time of the non-big hit determination special symbol is longer than the probability variation maintaining period.

  As a result, if it is determined that the remaining fluctuation time of the non-big hit determination special symbol is longer than the probability change maintenance period, the navigation restart process is terminated as it is. In addition, if it is determined that the remaining fluctuation time of the non-big hit decision special symbol is not longer than the probability variation maintenance period (below the probability variation maintenance period), the number of reserved memories for variably displaying the non-big hit decision special symbol is the upper limit number ( = 4) is determined (S324). As a result, when it is determined that the number of reserved memories is 4, the navigation restart process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved memories is not 4, the navigation interruption flag is cleared and navigation is resumed (S325). Similarly, when it is determined in step S322 that the non-big hit decision special symbol is changing, the navigation interruption flag is cleared and navigation is resumed (S325). Thus, the navigation restart process is terminated.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 31, when the navigation resumption process is completed, the saved program address data register of the main control process is restored (S306), and the main control process is resumed from the point where it was interrupted (saved). . Thus, the timer interrupt process ends.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, when a game ball wins at the first start winning opening 8, the first special symbol J1 is displayed in a variable manner, and then stopped and displayed. When the game ball wins in the mouth 9, the second special symbol J2 is variably displayed and then stopped. In addition, the first decorative symbol D1 is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol J1, and the second decorative symbol D2 is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol J2.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when the special symbol J1, J2 is stopped and displayed in the special symbol J1 and J2 during the probability variable gaming state, the determination as the navigation in the probability variable maintenance period Display of the remaining time TR1 and TR2 that can be determined for displaying the remaining time of the period, and the firing instruction display SI1 and SI2 for instructing the start winning port for aiming the player to win the game ball. Here, the probability variation maintaining period, the determination possible period, and the firing instruction display time in the probability variation gaming state will be described. Here, when it is determined that any one of the big special symbols “A”, “F”, “H”, “S”, “P”, “U”, “L”, and “J” is to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol J1. An example will be described. If it is determined that any of the special bonus symbols “e”, “o”, “c”, “b”, “d”, “q”, “g”, and “h” is to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol J2. In the following example, the same processing is performed by replacing “first” with “second” and “second” with “first”.

  First, the probability variation maintenance period will be described. The probability variation maintaining period is a period from when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the game ball won in the first start winning opening 8 during the high probability until the gaming state is shifted to the low probability state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, it is assumed that a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 8 and the variable display of the first special symbol J1 is started at time T11. Here, when a game ball wins at the first start winning opening 8, it is determined to stop and display the probability variation big hit special symbol with reference to the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. Assume that the jackpot special symbol determined as the first special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed at time T12 when the variation time determined with reference to the variation pattern table shown in b) has elapsed.

  In this case, the first special symbol big hit starts at time T13 after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed after the special jackpot special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the big winning opening 11 is opened. Here, the first special symbol jackpot means a jackpot that starts when the special bonus symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol J1. Then, at time T14, the high probability flag is cleared, and the gaming state shifts from the probability changing gaming state to the normal gaming state. Then, at time T16 after time T15 when the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is shifted from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state (probability changing gaming state).

  In this example, the period from time T11 when the game ball is won to the first start winning opening 8 to time T14 when the gaming state is changed from the probability changing gaming state to the normal gaming state is the probability changing maintenance period. In addition, the determination possible period is the same period as the probability variation maintenance period, except for a non-determination period described later. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the remaining time of the determinable period is displayed as the first determinable remaining time TR1 in the display area 16a.

  Next, the firing instruction display time will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 36, it is assumed that the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 8 and the variable display of the first special symbol J1 is started at time T21. Here, it is decided to stop and display the probability variation big hit special symbol with reference to the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a), and is determined with reference to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 (b). Assume that the jackpot special symbol determined as the first special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed at time T22 when the variation time has elapsed.

  In this case, the first special symbol big hit starts at time T23 after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses after the special jackpot special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the big winning opening 11 is opened. Then, at time T24, the high probability flag is cleared, and the gaming state shifts from the probability changing gaming state to the normal gaming state. Then, at time T26 after time T25 when the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state (probability changing gaming state).

  Here, as in the case described with reference to FIG. 35, the determination period is from the time T21 at which the first special symbol J1 starts the variable display to the time T24 at which the gaming state shifts from the probability variation gaming state to the normal gaming state. (= Probability maintenance period). In addition, the firing instruction display period is a time Tα obtained by subtracting the predicted arrival time until the game ball fired from the firing handle 6c reaches the first start winning opening 8 from the determination possible period. At this time, the firing instruction display period is from time T21 to time Tα. In this firing instruction display period, as shown in FIG. 4, the first firing instruction display SI1 is made in the display area 16a. Further, the determination possible period in this case is a period from time T21 at which the game ball has won the first start winning opening 8 to time T24 at which the gaming state shifts from the probable gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  Next, the non-determination period set within the determinable period will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 37, it is assumed that the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 8 and the display of the variation of J1 of the first special symbol is started at time T31. Here, it is decided to stop and display the probability variation big hit special symbol with reference to the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a), and is determined with reference to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 (b). Assume that the jackpot special symbol determined as the first special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed at time T35 when the variation time has elapsed. Furthermore, it is assumed that the change display of the second special symbol J2 is started at time T31.

  Also, assume that after the first special symbol J1 starts variably displaying, a game ball wins the second start winning slot 9, and the number of second special symbol reserves becomes four at time T32. Then, it is assumed that the fluctuation display of the second special symbol J2 ends once at time T33, and the second special symbol starts to fluctuate at the subsequent time T34, so that the number of second special symbol reservations becomes three.

  In this case, until the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, even if a game ball wins the second start winning opening 9, the big hit determination based on the winning of the game ball is not performed. For this reason, the period until the second special symbol reservation count decreases after the second special symbol reservation count reaches four is defined as a non-determination period. The non-determination period is a profit insignificant period in which the profit obtained by the player is small when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 9. During the non-determination period, the display of the first firing instruction display SI1 shown in FIG. 4 is interrupted. Further, the display of the first determinable remaining time TR1 is interrupted during the non-determination period, but the display of the first determinable remaining time TR1 may be continued.

  After that, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at time T33, and when the second special symbol starts to be displayed at time T34, the second special symbol holding number is decreased by 1 to 3. At this time, if a game ball wins at the second start winning opening 9, a big hit determination based on the winning of the game ball will be performed, so the non-determination period ends and the first firing instruction shown in FIG. The display of the display SI1 is resumed.

  After that, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 36, the first special symbol big hit starts at time T36 after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed since the special big hit special symbol is stopped and displayed. Open. Then, the time T37 high probability flag is cleared, and the gaming state shifts from the probability changing gaming state to the normal gaming state. Then, at time T38, the big hit gaming state ends, and at time T39 after time T38 when the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state (probability changing gaming state). In this case, the determination possible period is a period from time T31 when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 8 to time T37 when the gaming state shifts from the probability changing gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  Next, another example of the non-determination period set within the determinable period will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 38, it is assumed that the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 8 and the variable display of the first special symbol J1 is started at time T41. Here, it is determined that the special jackpot special symbol is stopped and displayed with reference to the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a), and is determined with reference to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 (b). Assume that the jackpot special symbol determined as the first special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed at time T43 when the variation time has elapsed.

  In addition, after the first special symbol J1 starts to display the variation, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 9, and the variation time of the second special symbol is referred to with reference to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. If the second special symbol J2 is stopped and displayed after the variation time of the second special symbol J2 is determined, the probability variation maintaining period may end. In this case, from the time T42 when the second special symbol J2 starts the variable display, it is determined as the non-determination time, and the first firing instruction display SI1 shown in FIG. 4 is stopped. Thereafter, at time T43, the change of the first special symbol ends and the first special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol big hit starts at time T44 after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed since the special hit special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the big winning opening 11 is opened. Then, at time T45, the high probability flag is cleared, and the gaming state shifts from the probability changing gaming state to the normal gaming state. Then, the big hit gaming state ends at time T46, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at time T47 after time T46 when the big hit gaming state ends.

  Here, the determination possible period is the same as the probability variation maintaining period, and is from time T41 when the first special symbol J1 starts variable display to time T44 when the first special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed. The firing instruction display period is from time T41 when the first special symbol J1 starts variable display to time T42 when the second special symbol J2 starts variable display. Even if a game ball wins the second start winning opening 9 during the subsequent determination possible period, since the big hit determination is not performed, the firing instruction display is interrupted. Therefore, the firing instruction period is from time T41 to time T42.

  Further, an example in which the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol J2 when it is determined that the big hit special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol J1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 39, it is assumed that the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 8 and the variable display of the first special symbol J1 is started at time T51. Here, it is assumed that it is determined to stop and display the special jackpot special symbol with reference to the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG.

  After the first start winning opening 8 starts the variable display at time T51, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 9, and at the time T52, the second special symbol J2 starts changing display together with the first special symbol J1. . Here, in many cases, the variation display time of the second special symbol J2 is determined to be shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol J1, for example, before the time T57 when the first special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed. The second special symbol J2 is stopped and displayed at time T53. Thereafter, by the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 9, the second special symbol starts to be displayed at time T54, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at time T55.

  Subsequently, the probability variation big hit symbol is determined as the second special symbol J2 at which the fluctuation display is started at time T56, and the time Tβ at which the fluctuation time determined at this time ends becomes the first special big hit. To do. At this time, the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol J2 is interrupted from the time when the first special symbol jackpot starts.

  Specifically, when the first special symbol jackpot starts at time T57, measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol J2 is interrupted. Thereafter, when the first special symbol jackpot ends at time T58, measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol J2 is resumed. Then, at time T59 when the variation time of the second special symbol J2 has elapsed, the second special symbol J2 is stopped and displayed. Accordingly, the time from the time T57 when the first special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed to the time Tβ when the variation time of the second special symbol J2 ends, and the time T58 when the first special symbol jackpot ends and the second special symbol J2 The time until the time T59 when the fluctuation time has elapsed is the same. In this way, measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol J2 is interrupted.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, during the probability variation maintenance period, the determination possible period during which the jackpot determination is possible during the probability variation gaming state is notified. Therefore, the player can recognize that the big hit determination can be made during the probability variation gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by not missing the opportunity to receive the big hit lottery under the probability-changing game state that easily shifts to the big hit game state.

  Further, based on the predicted arrival time until the game ball fired from the launch handle 6c reaches the start area and the determination possible period, the game ball fired from the launch device within the probability variation maintaining period 8, 9, a firing instruction display period during which a prize can be awarded is calculated. Also, within the firing instruction display period, a firing instruction for aiming at the first start winning opening 8 or the second starting winning opening 9 is performed by the firing handle 6c. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the first starting winning port 8 or the second starting winning port 9 or a game ball that cannot be reached before the probability variation gaming state ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being launched in a state where the possibility of shifting to the big hit game state is low, and it is possible to prevent the loss of the game ball for the player. Further, when the firing instruction display period ends and the firing instruction display ends, it is possible to cause the player to predict the end of the probability variation gaming state in advance.

  Further, the display area 16a in the liquid crystal display device 16 is provided on the back side of the translucent substrate, and is arranged over the entire area of the game area 4a as viewed from the front by the player. For this reason, it is possible to clearly indicate the first start winning opening 8 and the second starting winning opening 9 provided in the game area 4a. Therefore, it is possible to cause a player who has little knowledge of gaming machines to play a game with peace of mind.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the big special symbol is displayed as the first special symbol J1 during the probability variation gaming state, when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 9 In the non-determination period in which the profit obtained by the player is small, the notification of the determination possible period is suspended. Specifically, when the second special symbol reserve number is 4 which is the upper limit value, or the normal special hit special symbol is determined as the first special symbol J1, the remaining time of the probability variation maintaining time is the second special symbol J2. The notification of the determination possible period is interrupted when the time is shorter than the fluctuation time. For this reason, it is possible to prevent game balls from being launched in a state where the profit obtained by the player is small, and to prevent loss of the game ball for the player. Further, if the change display of the second special symbol J2 is performed when the notification of the determination possible period is interrupted when the remaining time of the probability change maintenance time is shorter than the change time of the second special symbol J2, the change display is performed. It will be the final jackpot lottery in the probable gaming state. Therefore, the last expectation can be given to the jackpot lottery, which can contribute to the enhancement of the game interest.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a navigation probable variable big hit special symbol and a navigation indefinite probability variable big hit special symbol are provided as special jackpot special symbols. For this reason, since the mode of notification of the decidable period varies depending on the display mode of the jackpot special symbol, it is possible to give the jackpot special symbol a value and contribute to the enhancement of the entertainment of the game accordingly. .

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a mini-game for granting a notification right is performed in the final round when the game is shifted to the big hit game state with the navigation indefinite probability big hit special symbol. Since whether or not navigation is performed is determined according to the result of the mini game, it is possible to contribute to improvement of interest in the big hit gaming state. In addition, since this mini game is based on the result of the player operating the operation buttons 20a and 20b, it is possible to give the player a sense of participating in the game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the navigation ceiling in which the number of changes in the special symbol after the big hit gaming state in the normal gaming state is ended is determined with reference to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. Is reached, and navigation is performed when a special symbol for navigation indefinite probability variation is determined. For this reason, after the big hit game state ends, the right of navigation can be obtained after the transition to the next big hit game state without shifting to the next big hit game state for a long time. Therefore, instead of shifting to the big hit gaming state for a long time, instead of increasing the possibility of losing a lot of game balls, it is possible to obtain the right of navigation, so a game that is highly likely to have a large loss of game balls Can be remedied.

  The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the first special symbol J1 and the second special symbol are variably displayed in the order in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning port 8 and the second starting winning port 9, but for example, the first special symbol J1 is displayed. The second special symbol may be variably displayed with priority over the second special symbol, or the first special symbol may be variably displayed with priority over the second special symbol. In each of the above-described embodiments, two start prize holes 8 and second start prize holes 9 are provided as start areas, but three or more start prize holes may be provided. Alternatively, in each of the above embodiments, a start winning opening through which a game ball can enter is provided as a passing area, but a passing gate through which a game ball can pass may be used. In addition, as the symbol display device, various display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, a dot type, and an EL tube can be used as a 7-segment display device.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the probability variation gaming state and the normal gaming state are set as the specific gaming state in addition to the big hit gaming state, but a mode in which a so-called short-time gaming state is set may be adopted. Moreover, when setting the short-time gaming state, it is possible to adopt an aspect in which an electric accessory is provided in either one or both of the first start winning port 8 and the second starting winning port 9. Further, when the short-time gaming state is set, the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state may be performed in parallel.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is set as the aspect which displays determination possible remaining time TR1, TR2 only in a determination possible period, the aspect which displays determination possible remaining time TR1, TR2 as "0" in periods other than a determination possible period, You can also Further, in the above embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is finished when the number of navigation ceilings determined when the special big hit special symbol displayed as the special symbol J1 or J2 is the normal big hit symbol is reached. Although it is determined that the navigation is performed during the certain probability game state, a navigation point may be given on the condition that a predetermined number of times is reached. For example, the navigation point is normally set to +1 when the big hit is reached, the navigation point is set to +3 when reaching the ceiling, etc., until the navigation point disappears after the navigation point is decreased by 1 at a predetermined number of changes, for example, 10 changes. It can also be set as the aspect which continues navigation.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front side. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1 from the back side. It is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. It is a block block diagram which mainly shows the internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a 1st special symbol determination table, (b) is a figure which shows a 2nd special symbol determination table. (A) is a fluctuation pattern table at the normal time used in the normal gaming state, (b) is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern table at the time of probability change used in the probability variation gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main control process repeatedly performed by the main control circuit after turning on a power supply. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 1st special symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 1st special symbol memory | storage check process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a fluctuation pattern determination process. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a variation pattern determination process following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation time management process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 1st special symbol display time management process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit start interval management process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during big prize opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the winning ball residual ball monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the waiting time management process before a big winning opening reopening. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit end interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 1st special symbol game completion | finish process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the switch input detection process in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 1st start prize port winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 2nd start winning opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub control process repeatedly performed by the sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of command analysis control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a navigation symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a navigation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a navigation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the effect process at the time of a big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a command interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process interrupted in the main control process in a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a navigation interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a navigation restart process. It is a time chart which shows the basic temporal change of the change of the 1st special symbol, the 1st special symbol jackpot, and the game state. It is a time chart which shows the time-dependent change of the special symbol, special symbol jackpot, game state, and firing instruction when performing the firing instruction display. It is a time chart which shows the time-dependent change of the special symbol, special symbol big hit, game state, and firing instruction when the second special symbol hold number becomes the upper limit value and the start firing instruction display is interrupted. It is a time chart which shows the time-dependent change of the special symbol, the special symbol big hit, the gaming state, and the firing instruction when the start firing instruction display is interrupted when the second special symbol is stopped and the probability variation maintaining period is over. . It is a time chart which shows the time-dependent change of the special symbol, special symbol jackpot, game state, and firing instruction when the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is interrupted.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 4 ... Game board, 8 ... 1st start prize port, 8S ... 1st start prize port switch, 9 ... 2nd start prize port, 9S ... 2nd start prize port switch, 11 ... Grand prize port , 16 ... Liquid crystal display device, 16a ... Display area, 21 ... Main control board, 22 ... Sub control board, 30 ... Main control circuit, 31 ... Main CPU, 40 ... Sub control circuit, 41 ... Sub CPU, 50 ... Image control Circuit 60 ... Audio control circuit 70 ... Lamp control circuit 80 ... Discharge / launch control circuit

Claims (9)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll;
A plurality of start areas provided in the game area of the game board, through which game balls can pass;
Each time the game ball passes through the start area, the variable display corresponding to each of the plurality of start areas is displayed in a variable manner to stop display after the identification information is variably displayed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the corresponding start area. A plurality of variable display devices to perform;
Variable display device control means for controlling the plurality of variable display devices so that the identification information in the plurality of variable display devices can be variably displayed in parallel.
A big hit is performed for determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball passes through the start area and variable display for the passage of the game ball is possible. A determination means;
A jackpot identification information display control means for stopping and displaying the jackpot identification information on the variable display device when the jackpot determination means determines to shift to the jackpot gaming state;
A jackpot gaming state control means for controlling a jackpot gaming state when the jackpot identification information is stopped and displayed by the jackpot identification information display control means,
When it is determined that the jackpot determining means shifts to the jackpot gaming state, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a specific jackpot for shifting to a specific gaming state that is easily determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state by the jackpot determining means. Specific jackpot judging means to
Specific game state transition control means for transitioning the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state controlled by the jackpot gaming state control means to the specific gaming state when the specific jackpot determining means determines that it is a specific jackpot;
It is determined that the jackpot determining means shifts to the big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing after the jackpot determining means determines that the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state until the big hit gaming state ends. Non-specific gaming state transition control means for controlling the transition of the gaming state to a non-specific gaming state that is difficult to be performed;
The jackpot determination when the gaming state is controlled to the particular gaming state by the particular gaming state transition control means and the identification information in the first variable display device of the plurality of variable display devices can be variably displayed. When it is determined that the game state shifts to the big hit gaming state by the means, the plurality of variable in the specific gaming state maintenance period, which is a period until the gaming state is shifted to the non-specific gaming state by the non-specific gaming state transition control unit A determinable period notifying means for informing a determinable period, which is a period during which a jackpot determination is possible during a specific gaming state by enabling variable display of the identification information in the second variable display device of the display devices;
A gaming machine comprising: A launcher that launches a game ball into the game area;
A predicted arrival time storage means for storing a predicted arrival time until the game ball launched from the launching device reaches the starting area in the gaming area;
The launching device that allows a game ball launched from the launching device to pass through a starting area corresponding to the second variable display device within the specific gaming state maintaining period based on the predicted arrival time and the determination possible period. A launch instruction means for calculating a launchable launch period that is a launch period from, and instructing launch within the passable launch period to aim at a start area corresponding to the second variable display device by the launcher;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: The game board is formed at least partially from a transparent member,
A display device disposed behind the game board so as to overlap the game board, and performing a display that is visible to the player via the transparent member;
Display control means for performing display control of the display device,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the display control means displays an instruction content corresponding to a launch instruction aiming at a start area corresponding to the second variable display device. During the determinable period, when the game ball passes through the starting area corresponding to the second variable display device, the notification by the determinable period notifying unit is interrupted during a profit margin period in which the profit obtained by the player is small. Notification interruption means;
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: While the variable display device is performing variable display, when a game ball passes through the starting area corresponding to the variable display device, identification information related information relating to identification information displayed on the variable display device is predetermined. It further comprises a holding storage means for holding and storing up to the upper limit number,
The notification interruption means sets the hold count upper limit period in which the hold storage number stored in the hold storage means reaches the upper limit count as the profit insignificant period, and the determinable period notification means determines the hold count upper limit period. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the notification is interrupted. Specific game state maintenance time storage means for storing a specific game state maintenance time which is a time until the game state is shifted to the non-specific game state by the non-specific game state transition control means;
When the identification information in the first variable display device is variably displayed, the specific game stored in the specific game state maintaining time storage means when the jackpot determination means determines to shift to the big hit game state Specific game state maintenance time measuring means for starting the measurement of the state maintenance time;
Based on the determination results of the jackpot determining means and the specific jackpot determining means, it is the time from the start of variable display of the identification information displayed on each of the plurality of variable display devices to the stop display of the identification information. Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time from a plurality of predetermined variable display times,
The notification interruption means is configured such that, during the determination possible period, the remaining time of the specific gaming state maintenance time measured by the specific gaming state maintenance time measuring means is greater than the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means. When the variable display time is short, the maintenance time end period from the time when the variable display time is determined to the end of the variable display time is set as the insignificant profit period, and the notification by the determinable period notification means is interrupted during the maintenance time end period. The gaming machine according to claim 4. Specific jackpot identification information display control means for controlling display of specific jackpot identification information indicating the specific jackpot as identification information on the variable display device when it is determined that the specific jackpot determining means is a specific jackpot;
Specific jackpot identification information storage means for storing a plurality of the specific jackpot identification information;
A notification mode storage unit that stores a plurality of notification modes by the determination possible period notification unit;
Based on the display mode of the specific jackpot identification information stored in the specific jackpot identification information storage unit, a notification mode in the determinable period notification unit is determined from a plurality of notification modes stored in the notification mode storage unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6. Notification right grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a notification right for performing notification by the determinable period notification means;
Notification right determination means for determining whether or not a notification right granting condition for granting the notification right is satisfied in a predetermined period in the jackpot gaming state,
The notification right grant determining means performs determination to grant the notice right when the notification right determination means determines that the notification right grant condition is satisfied. The gaming machine described in 1. Notification right grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a notification right for performing notification by the determinable period notification means;
Variable display count measuring means for measuring the number of variable display times by the plurality of variable display device control means, respectively,
When the variable display count measured by the variable display count measuring means after the jackpot gaming state ends reaches a predetermined notification determination count before shifting to the jackpot gaming state, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a decision to grant a notification right is made.

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