JP2013048980A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine that strictly monitors a fraudulent act during a jackpot game.SOLUTION: The pinball game machine generates a jackpot game by repeating a round game up to a predetermined number of rounds. During one round game, the state of a jackpot pocket is changed from open state where a game ball is easy to enter it, to close state where the game ball cannot or hardly enter it, on condition that predetermined jackpot start conditions are satisfied. When the game ball enters the jackpot pocket (S232, S237) during a jackpot pocket invalid period (S233, S238), which is provided in an interval between the round games, a fraudulent winning is determined (S234-S235, S238-S239).

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a ball game machine has a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a big hit that is advantageous to a player when a winning is made at a start opening, and the lottery result is displayed on an effect display device (eg, a liquid crystal display device) A symbol variation display game is executed to vary the symbol in a predetermined variation pattern, and a notice effect reflecting the lottery result is generated during the symbol variation display game, thereby enjoying the game. When the big hit is made, the big winning opening is opened, thereby making it easy to win the game ball and generating a big hit game advantageous to the player.

  As for this type of ball game machine, there is known a ball game machine in which, after the jackpot game, with respect to the jackpot lottery, the lottery probability is shifted to a low probability state or a high probability state with a higher lottery probability than this ( For example, the following patent document 1).

  For example, in the above high probability state, not only the big win lottery probability is set to a high probability state, but also the symbol variation display game is shortened from the normal game state, or the open extended state where the winning frequency of the starting opening is increased by the electric accessory Or an attractive gaming state devised so that the transition to the big hit is easier than the normal gaming state.

JP 2010-253117 A

  However, even if the gaming state is devised as described above, if this is continued for a relatively long period of time, the variation pattern and the production surface of the symbol variation selected according to the gaming state become fixed, and the game Lack of fun.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a bullet ball game machine that can solve the above-mentioned problems and can be interesting by games.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means.

(1) at least one big prize opening formed in the game area;
One round game from the open state where the game ball is easy to win, to the closed state where the game ball is hard to win or cannot win, provided that a predetermined jackpot start condition is met And special game control means for generating a jackpot game by repeatedly executing the round game up to a predetermined number of predetermined rounds,
Unauthorized winning determination means for determining whether or not the game ball won in the big winning opening is an unauthorized winning;
A ball game machine comprising
The special game control means starts the next round game on the condition that a predetermined inter-round interval period has elapsed after the end of the current round game until the specified number of rounds is reached,
The fraudulent winning determination means determines that the illegal winning is achieved when a game ball is won in the large winning opening during a predetermined large winning opening winning invalid period provided during the inter-round interval period. Characteristic ball game machine.

  (2) The interval period between rounds is composed of a remaining ball discharge period provided as an allowance time until a game ball won in the grand prize opening is discharged to the outside, and the big prize opening prize invalid period, The bullet ball game machine according to (1) above, wherein after the remaining ball discharge period ends, the large winning opening prize invalid period comes.

(3) The special game control means starts the first round game on condition that the jackpot start condition is satisfied and a predetermined start interval period has elapsed,
The illegal winning determination means determines that the illegal winning is achieved when a game ball wins the big winning opening during the start interval period. A ball game machine.

(4) The special game control means ends the jackpot game on condition that a predetermined end interval period has elapsed after the round game that has reached the specified number of rounds has ended.
Any of the above (1) to (3), wherein the illegal winning determination means determines that the illegal winning is achieved when a game ball wins the big winning opening during the end interval period. The ball game machine described in 1.

(5) It further includes a prize ball payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls per prize ball as promised to the big prize opening,
The winning ball paying means is characterized in that when the illegal winning determination means determines that the winning prize is illegal, the paying of the winning ball relating to the big winning opening is treated as invalid and the winning ball is not paid out. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.

  (6) The above (1), further comprising fraud notification means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in a gaming operation, on condition that the illegal prize determination means has determined that the illegal prize has been won. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of to (5).

(7) The special winning opening includes a plurality of types of special winning openings that are formed at different positions in the gaming area,
The illegal prize determination means is the illegal prize when a game ball is won in the other big prize opening during a period when the big hit game related to the one big prize opening is generated by the special game control means. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, characterized in that

  (8) The length of the grand prize opening invalid period after the round game related to the one big prize opening and the large prize opening prize invalid period after the round game related to the other big prize opening ends The ball game machine according to (7) above, characterized in that the length of the ball game machine is different.

  According to the present invention, the game can be interesting.

It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the bullet ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the front side of the game board of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hit performance table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hit performance table selection table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing with which it uses for description of the screen display of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing with which it uses for description of the prefetch notice effect which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side main process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side timer interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the input management process in FIG. It is explanatory drawing with which it uses for description of the reading of the input port which concerns on a prize detection switch. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory winning prize invalid process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory prize invalidation process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure 1 start port check process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the random number determination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the random number determination table for special figure 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special stop symbol data creation process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol table selection table for special figure 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot symbol table for special figure 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the small hit symbol table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the lose symbol table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the starting opening prize random number determination process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the winning command distribution table selection table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the winning prize command distribution table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the lose prize command distribution table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the list of the pending | holding addition commands which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure 2 starting port check process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the jackpot symbol table for special figure 2 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol table selection table for special figure 2 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot symbol table for special figure 2 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the random number determination process for special electric component operation | movement determination in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop symbol creation process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transfer preparation process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer table selection table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation pattern creation process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern distribution table selection table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st hierarchy of the hit fluctuation pattern distribution table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the loss fluctuation pattern distribution table 1st hierarchy based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hit fluctuation pattern distribution table 2nd hierarchy based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the loss fluctuation pattern distribution table 2nd hierarchy based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time (variation time) table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the list of the hit fluctuation pattern commands which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the list of the loss fluctuation pattern commands which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory management process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit start process in FIG. It is a setting table at the time of the start of operation of the accessory continuous operation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation | movement start process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the special winning opening opening operation time setting table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening / closing operation setting process in FIG. 52. FIG. It is a figure which shows the special winning opening opening / closing operation | movement setting table selection table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the solenoid setting process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the special winning opening opening / closing operation | movement setting table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process during operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation | movement continuation determination process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory end interval setting table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the accessory continuous action | operation apparatus operation | movement completion interval setting table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end process in FIG. It is explanatory drawing with which it uses for description of game operation control at the time of the big hit game of 15R type | system | group. It is explanatory drawing with which it uses for description of the game operation control at the time of the big hit game of 15R type | system | group. It is explanatory drawing with which it uses for description of 2R low base probability variation big hit game operation control. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the small hitting opening / closing operation | movement setting table based on one Embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the processing according to the small hit special electric accessory operation status in Figure 67 It is explanatory drawing with which it uses for description of small hit game operation control. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern distribution designation | designated number table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side main process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side timer interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 75 is a flowchart showing a pending addition command reception process in the command analysis process in FIG. 74. 75 is a flowchart showing a fluctuation pattern designation command reception process in the command analysis process in FIG. 74. 75 is a flowchart showing a decoration symbol designation command reception process in the command analysis process in FIG. 74. 75 is a flowchart showing details of a jackpot start command reception process in the command analysis process in FIG. 74.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

<1. Outline of Configuration: FIGS. 1 and 2>
With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the outline | summary of a structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the front side of the game board.

  First, the configuration of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a frame-shaped front frame 2 attached to the front surface of a wooden outer frame 4 so that the frame can be opened and closed, and a game is stored in a game board storage frame (not shown) attached to the back surface of the front frame 2. The board 3 is mounted, and the game area 3a (see FIG. 2) formed on the surface of the game board 3 is faced to the opening of the front frame 2.

  A glass door frame (opening / closing door) 6 supporting transparent glass is disposed on the front upper portion of the front frame 2, and the front operation is performed on the front lower portion of the front frame 2 adjacent to the lower side of the glass door frame 6. A panel 7 is arranged. The game board 3 is fitted from the front side of the front frame 2 and is detachably fixed by a fixture (not shown). The glass door frame 6 and the front operation panel 7 are pivotally supported on the front frame 2 by hinges (not shown) so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The front operation panel 7 is provided with an upper tray unit 8, and the upper tray unit 8 is formed with an upper tray 9 for storing game balls.

  Further, the upper tray unit 8 is provided with a ball removal button 14 for removing the game balls stored in the upper tray 9 below the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a ball lending operation unit. In this ball lending operation section, a ball lending button 11 for requesting a game ball lending to a game ball lending device (not shown), and a return of a prepaid card or a prepaid coin inserted in the game ball lending device And a card return button 12 for requesting. The upper tray unit 8 includes a push button that can be operated by the player, and is provided with a frame effect button 13 that changes the effect when pressed during a predetermined input reception period.

  On the right end side of the front operation panel 7, a firing operation handle 15 for operating a launching device 32 (game ball launching means: see FIG. 3) is provided. Speakers 46 that produce sound effects (sound effects) by sound are provided on both sides of the upper part of the front frame 2 and above the firing operation handle 15. In addition, a plurality of decorative lamps 45 that provide a light effect by light decoration are provided at various locations on the glass door frame 6.

  Next, the game board 3 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 3 is mainly composed of a substantially square wooden plywood, and a metal ball guide rail 5 bent and formed in a substantially circular shape is fixed to the game board surface as a board surface partition member. On the game board 3, a ball guide rail 5 for guiding a game ball fired by the launching means to the game area 3a is annularly mounted on the front surface. A substantially circular area surrounded by the ball guide rail 5 is a game area 3a.

  The game area 3a is provided with a center decoration 48, a windmill 44, a plurality of game nails (not shown), and the like as members for changing the direction of falling of the game ball, and a plurality of light emitting devices (for example, lamp display devices, LED devices and the like (not shown) are provided.

  In a substantially central portion of the game area 3a, for example, in three (left, middle, right) display areas (design variation display areas), a plurality of decorative symbols (for example, the left design) by numbers, characters, symbols, and the like independently. Liquid crystal display device 36 (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) as an image display device capable of variable display and stop display (corresponding to the left display area), middle symbols (corresponding to the middle display area), right symbols (corresponding to the right display area)) ) Is provided. The liquid crystal display device 36 displays various effects as images under the control of an effect control unit 24 described later.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 36, an ordinary variable winning device 41 having an upper start port 34 (first special symbol start port) and a lower start port 35 (second special symbol start port) is provided above and below, Detection sensors 34a and 35a (upper start opening sensor 34a and lower start opening sensor 35a: see FIG. 3) for detecting game balls are formed inside each. The normal variation winning device 41 is provided with a pair of left and right movable wing pieces (movable members) 47 so that the lower start opening 35 can be opened or enlarged, and constitutes a so-called “tulip-shaped” electric accessory. When the movable blade piece 47 is not in operation, the closed state (starting port closed state) is maintained so that winning to the lower starting port 35 is difficult or impossible.

  Below the lower start opening 35 is provided a special variable winning device 42 (first special variable winning device) in which the lower large winning port 40 (first large winning port) can be opened or expanded by the open door 42b. A lower big prize opening sensor 42a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball is formed inside. Further, on the upper right side of the special variable prize winning device 42, a special variable prize winning device 52 (a second big prize winning opening) is configured to be openable or expandable by a sliding lid member (open door 52b). A second special variable winning device) is provided, and a right big winning port sensor 52a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball is formed therein. A play area through which a game ball can pass is formed between the upper surface of the center ornament 48 and the ball guide rail 5, and the game ball is guided to the special variation winning device 52 side.

  The process of entering a game ball into the right grand prize opening 50 is as follows. The game balls that have passed through the play area flow down along the top surface 55a of the decorative member 55 that protrudes from the game board 3 and functions as a guide plate for the game balls. Then, the game ball comes into contact with the right end of the protruding plate 51 d protruding from the surface of the game board 3, whereby the flow direction of the game ball is corrected to the direction of the right big prize opening 50. At this time, if the right big prize opening 50 is covered by the slide-type open door 52b (right big prize opening closed state), the game ball rolls on this and a predetermined arrangement (not shown) is further illustrated. The game nail is guided in the direction of the tulip-type normal variation winning device 41. On the other hand, if the open door 52b is retracted and the right big prize opening 50 is open (right big prize opening opened state), the game ball is guided into the right big prize opening 50. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which, in a normal gaming state, when a player aims a launch position on the special variable prize winning device 52 side, the game ball is not guided to the upper start opening 34 side. It has become. Therefore, if the right large winning opening is closed, it is difficult or impossible to win the starting openings 34 and 35 unless the movable wing piece 47 of the normal variation winning apparatus 41 is operated.

  A plurality of general winning ports 43 are provided on both sides of the special variable winning device 42, and a general winning port sensor 43a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball is formed in each of the two.

  In addition, a normal symbol start port 37 composed of a gate is provided above the special variable winning device 52, and a normal symbol start port sensor 37a (see 3) for detecting a passing game ball is formed therein. .

  The upper start opening 34, the lower start opening 35, the normal symbol start opening 37, the lower large winning opening 40, the right large winning opening 50, or the general winning opening 43 functions as a winning means arranged in the game area 3a. In addition, the upper start opening sensor 34a, the lower start opening sensor 35a, the normal symbol start opening sensor 37a, the lower large winning opening sensor 42a, the right large winning opening sensor 52a, or the general winning opening sensor 43a, which are provided respectively. This is a winning detection switch (winning detecting means) for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning means. These winning detection switches can be constituted by non-contact switches such as photo switches and proximity switches, and contact switches such as micro switches.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a winning is made to a winning port other than the normal symbol starting port 37 among these winning ports, per winning ball promised for each winning port. The number of winning balls (for example, three for the upper starting opening 34 and the lower starting opening 35, 13 for the large winning opening 40, and 10 for the general winning opening 43) are paid out from the game ball payout device 19 (see FIG. 3). It has become. The game balls that have not won the winning holes are discharged from the game area 3a through the out port 49. Here, “winning” means that the winning opening is a winning opening made up of a gate (for example, a normal symbol starting opening 37) rather than a structure in which the winning opening takes a game ball inside, or the winning opening takes a game ball inside. It means that a game ball passes through the gate. Actually, when a game ball is detected by each winning detection switch formed for each winning port, a "winning" occurs in the winning ball. Treated as a thing. The game balls related to the winning are also referred to as “winning balls”.

  In addition, in the vicinity of the upper right edge of the game area 3a, a special symbol display device 38a (first special display device 38a) (a first special display unit 38a) is constructed by arranging a 7-segment display (with dots) side by side in correspondence with the upper start opening 34 and the lower start opening 35. A symbol display device) and a special symbol display device 38b (second special symbol display device) are provided, and a normal symbol display device 39 in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged is provided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the main control unit 20 (see FIG. 3) is a big hit by random lottery on a predetermined start condition, specifically, on the condition that the game ball has won the upper start opening 34 or the lower start opening 35. A lottery will be held. Based on the lottery result, the special symbol expressed by 7 segments (the identification symbol for notifying the big hit lottery result) is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 38a or the special symbol display device 38b to start the special symbol variation display game. The result is displayed on the special symbol display device after a certain period of time.

  Here, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery based on the winning at the upper start opening 34 and the big hit lottery based on the winning at the lower start opening 35 are performed independently. For this reason, the big hit lottery result regarding the upper start port 34 is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 38a side, while the big hit lottery result regarding the lower start port 35 is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 38b side. In the present specification, the special symbol on the special symbol display device 38a side is “special symbol 1 (first special symbol)”, and the special symbol on the special symbol display device 38b side is “special symbol 2 (second special symbol)”. Called. Also, the special symbol variation display game on the special symbol display device 38a side is “special symbol variation display game 1 (first special symbol variation display game)”, and the special symbol variation display game on the special symbol display device 38b side is “special symbol variation display game”. This is referred to as “display game 2 (second special symbol variation display game)”. However, unless otherwise required, “special symbol 1 (abbreviated as“ special symbol 1 ”in some cases)” and “special symbol 2 (abbreviated as“ special symbol 2 ”in some cases)” are collectively referred to as “special symbol”. Further, the “special symbol variation display game 1” and the “special symbol variation display game 2” are simply referred to as “special symbol variation display game”.

  When the above-described special symbol variation display game is started, a decoration symbol variation display game for variably displaying the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 36 is started, and various effects appear along with this. . When the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 38a or the special symbol display device 38b, the result is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 by the decorative symbol. That is, in this decorative symbol variation display game, an effect display reflecting the lottery result in the special symbol variation display game, that is, an effect reflecting the jackpot lottery result appears.

  Therefore, for example, when the result of the special symbol variation display game is “big hit”, the result of the decorative symbol variation display game also reflects “big hit”. Further, the special symbol display device 38 stops and displays the special symbol indicating the big hit in a predetermined display mode (for example, the 7-segment display state “7”), and the liquid crystal display device 36 displays “left” “ In each of the “middle” and “right” display areas, a predetermined display mode in which the decorative symbol reflects the result of the big hit lottery on the hit effective line (for example, in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” display areas, 3 Individual decoration symbols are stopped and displayed at “7” “7” “7” display state).

  When this “big hit” is reached, the lower big prize opening solenoid 42c (see FIG. 3) provided in the special variable prize winning device 42 is actuated to open and close the open door 42b, whereby the lower big prize opening 40 has a predetermined pattern. Or the right big prize opening solenoid 52c (see FIG. 3) provided in the special variable prize winning device 52 is actuated to open the opening door 52b, so that the right big prize opening 50 has a predetermined pattern. Opening and closing is controlled, and a special gaming state (big hit game) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state occurs. In this jackpot game, a predetermined number of times (the maximum number of winnings (the number of winnings) of the bonus item) is reached until a predetermined time (a predetermined maximum opening time: for example, 29.8 seconds) elapses or a large number of winnings are opened. The entrance is opened by a single operation, or the maximum number of game balls to be awarded in the expanded prize opening is opened until 9 game balls are won, for example. A round game in which a winning opening is closed for a predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 15 rounds).

  When the above jackpot game starts, an opening effect is first announced to notify that the jackpot has started, and after the opening effect is finished, the round game that opens the grand prize opening is limited to a predetermined number of rounds. As multiple times. In addition, during the round game, a round effect corresponding to each round is performed. Then, after the specified number of rounds is finished, an ending effect for notifying that the jackpot is finished is performed, and thereby the jackpot game is finished.

  In this way, the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game have almost the same symbol game time (timing from the start timing of the variation display to the stop display timing), and reflect the result of the special symbol variation display game. Is expressed in the decorative symbol variation display game, the two symbol variation display games can be regarded as equivalent symbol games. In the present specification, for convenience of explanation, the two symbol variation display games may be simply referred to as “symbol variation display game”.

  In addition, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start opening 37, the main control unit 20 performs a lottery (an auxiliary lottery) regarding the auxiliary hit by random number lottery. In accordance with the lottery result, the normal symbol represented by the LED is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 39 to start the normal symbol variation display game. After a certain period of time, the result is a combination of lighting and non-lighting of the LED. And stop display. For example, when the result of the normal symbol variation display game is “per assist”, the display unit of the normal symbol display device 39 is stopped and displayed in a specific lighting state (for example, all LEDs are in a lighting state).

  Then, when the “auxiliary hit” is reached, the normal electric accessory solenoid 41c (see FIG. 3) is activated, and the movable blade piece 47 opens in a reverse “C” shape to open the lower start port 35. Alternatively, the game ball is expanded to enter a state in which the game ball is likely to flow in (opening opening state), and an auxiliary game state (hereinafter referred to as “general power open game”) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state occurs. In this general electric open game, the movable wing piece 47 of the normal variation winning device 41 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) and the lower start opening 35 is opened, or a predetermined number (for example, four). The operation is repeated until a predetermined number of times (for example, once) such that the movable wing piece 47 is closed and the lower start opening 35 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). It is like that. Note that the special symbol variation display game is also performed in the same manner when the game ball wins the lower start opening 35 during the open game, and accordingly, the decorative symbol variation display game is performed.

  Here, during the special symbol variation display game, during the normal symbol variation display game, during the big hit game, or during the open game, the upper start port sensor 34a or the lower start port sensor 35a or the normal symbol start port sensor When a detection signal is input from 37a and the start condition is satisfied, game information to be used for winning lottery is acquired based on the detection signal, and this is related to the start right for causing each variable display game to be performed. As data (holding data), except for data related during variable display, it is possible to hold and store up to a maximum number of reserved memories (for example, a maximum of 4) which is a predetermined upper limit value. The winning ball related to the holding storage is also referred to as a so-called “operation holding ball”. In order to clarify the number of the operation holding balls to the player, a holding display provided at an appropriate position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a holding display provided as an icon image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is lit and displayed. Normally, the variable display game for each hold memory is executed in the order in which the hold memories are generated. In the present embodiment, the same number as the maximum reserved memory number is handled as the upper limit predetermined number, and up to four special symbols 1, special symbols 2, and normal symbols are stored, and special symbols or ordinary symbols are stored. It is held as a fixed number of fluctuations.

<2. Game state>
The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of gaming states. First, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, functions (means) related to the occurrence of various gaming states will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a “probability variation (hereinafter referred to as“ probability variation ”) function” that the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) serves as the function unit. There are two types, a probability changing function related to a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol probability changing function”) and a probability changing function related to a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol probability changing function”).

  The special symbol probability changing function changes the probability of winning a big hit from a low probability (for example, 1/399) of a predetermined probability (normal probability) to a high probability (for example, 1/3 of 19.9). Is a function that generates an advantageous “high probability state”. Under the gaming state (high probability state) in which this special symbol probability changing function is in operation, the big hit lottery probability is high, so that the big hit is likely to occur. Therefore, it can be said that the gaming state expected by the player is a gaming state in which this special symbol probability changing function is operating. The details of the operation start condition and the operation end condition of the special symbol probability changing function will be described later.

  The normal symbol probability changing function changes the low probability (for example, 1/256) to a high probability (for example, 255/256) that the lottery probability per auxiliary is a predetermined probability (ordinary probability), so that it is more than the normal gaming state. This is a function for generating an advantageous “probability change state per auxiliary”. Under the game state in which this normal symbol probability changing function is operating (probability per assist change state), the lottery probability per auxiliary is in a high probability state. Thus, the operating rate is improved so that the operating rate of the movable wing piece 47 per unit time is improved compared to the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the normal symbol probability changing function is the same as the operation start condition of the special symbol time-shortening function described later, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol time-shortening function. This is the same condition as the operation end condition.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a “variable time reduction (hereinafter referred to as“ time reduction ”) function” that the main control unit 20 serves as a functional unit. There are two types of time-shortening functions relating to special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol time-shortening functions”) and time-shortening functions relating to normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol time-shortening functions”).

  The special symbol time reduction function shortens the average time required for one special symbol fluctuation display game (the time from when the special symbol starts to change until it is fixedly displayed. That is, the special symbol fluctuation time) This is a function for generating a “short time state”. Under the gaming state in which the special symbol time reduction function is activated (special symbol short time state), the average variation time of the special symbol in one special symbol variation display game is shortened (for example, the average time required for the variation without reach) Is reduced from 10 seconds to 3 seconds), and a lottery number improvement state is achieved in which the number of big lotteries per unit time is improved compared to the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display time may be shortened due to the difference in the number of suspended balls, but in this case, the special symbol time-short state does not occur. This is due to other control processing.

  The normal symbol time shortening function shortens the average time required for one normal symbol fluctuation display game (the time from the start of normal symbols to the final display, that is, the normal symbol fluctuation time). This is a function for generating a “short time state”. Under the game state in which the normal symbol short-time function is activated (normal symbol short-time state), the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol in one normal symbol fluctuation display game is shortened (for example, shortened from 10 seconds to 1 second). Thus, the lottery count improvement state in which the number of lotteries per assistance per unit time is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the normal symbol short-time function is the same as the operation start condition of the special symbol short-time function, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol short-time function. This is the same condition as the operation end condition.

  Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an “open extension function” in which the main control unit 20 serves as a function unit.

  The open extension function is a function of generating an “open extended state” in which the movable blade piece 47 of the normal variation winning device 41 is opened and the number of times of opening is extended. This open extended state is referred to as a so-called “electric chew support state”. Under the gaming state (open extended state) in which the open extension function is operating, the opening operation period (starting port open state time) of the movable wing piece 47 is extended from 0.2 seconds to 1.7 seconds, for example. The number of times of opening and closing is extended from, for example, one time (when the open extension function is inactive) to twice (when the open extension function is in operation), and the movable wing piece 47 per unit time is longer than the normal gaming state. The operating rate is improved so that the operating rate is improved. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the opening extension function is the same condition as the operation start condition of the special symbol time shortening function described above, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol time shortening function. The conditions are the same as the operation end conditions. Therefore, during the open extended state, the normal symbol probability changing function and the normal symbol time-shortening function also act, so that a gaming state in which the operation rate of the movable wing piece 47 is remarkably improved occurs.

  By operating one or more types of the functions as described above, it is possible to change the internal gaming state of the gaming machine. Here, in this embodiment, the operation start conditions of the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol short-time function, and the open extension function are the same as the operation start conditions of the special symbol short-time function. Will work. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the gaming state in which the special symbol probability changing function, the special symbol time shortening function, the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol time shortening function, and the open extension function are referred to as “probability changing state”. A gaming state from which the special symbol probability changing function is removed is referred to as a “short-time state”, and a gaming state in which only the special symbol probability changing function is activated is referred to as a “latent probability varying state (latent probability or latent probability state)”, and not all functions are in operation. The (non-operating) state is referred to as “normal gaming state”. Therefore, when paying attention to the jackpot lottery probability in these gaming states, when the gaming state is the “short-time state” or “normal gaming state”, at least the jackpot lottery probability becomes the “low probability state”, and the gaming state becomes “latent”. In the case of “probability state” or “probability change state”, at least the big hit lottery probability becomes a “high probability state”.

(High base gaming state)
In this embodiment, the functions related to the above normal symbols, that is, the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol short-time function, and the open extension function are the same conditions as the operation start conditions of the special symbol short-time function. It will work at the moment. However, when attention is paid to the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol time-shortening function, and the open extension function, respectively, when at least one of these functions is activated, the operating rate of the movable blade piece 47 is improved. Since the operating rate is improved and the winning frequency to the lower start opening 35 is increased, the gaming condition is that the starting condition of the special symbol variation display game for deriving the big win lottery result is higher than the normal gaming state. "Base gaming state (starting condition improved state)". As used herein, the “high base gaming state” refers to a gaming state when a function related to a normal symbol is operated as described above, and a function related to a special symbol, that is, a special symbol probability changing function and a special symbol time-saving function. It is different from the gaming state when one of them is activated.

  On the other hand, when focusing on the functions related to special symbols (special symbol probability changing function and special symbol time-shortening function) individually, when the above special symbol probability changing function is activated, the jackpot lottery probability becomes “high probability state” higher than the normal gaming state. When the special symbol short-time function is activated, the special symbol variation display game has a “special symbol short-time state” in which the digestion time of the special symbol variation display game is earlier than the normal gaming state. In this respect, it is distinguished from the “high base gaming state” in which the starting frequency of the special symbol variation display game is higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the “high base game state”, the electric chew support state provided with the open extension function is handled as the “high base game state”. Under the electric chew support state, the operating rate (opening time and the number of times of opening) of the movable wing piece 47 of the normal variation winning device 41 is improved and the winning frequency to the lower start opening 35 is increased, so the electric chew support state is not established. Compared to the case, the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Focusing on the presence / absence of the above-mentioned electric chew support state, when the game state is “normal game state” or “latent probability state”, “no electric chew support state” (hereinafter referred to as “no electric support state”) is obtained. When the game state is “time-short state” or “probability change state”, the state is “electric chew support state present (hereinafter referred to as“ electric support state ”)”.

  In the present embodiment, one game state is further classified and managed in order to realize various performance modes (effect states) related to the above-described normal game state, latent state, short time state, and probability change state. ing. Specifically, the “probability change state” includes “probability change state A (probability change A)”, “probability change state B (probability change B)”, in which the game state may change according to the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game. And a plurality of types of probability variation states referred to as “probability variation state C (probability variation C)” (details regarding each game state will be described later). As a result, the same “probability change state” is obtained when focusing on the operating status of each of the above-mentioned gaming state functions (special symbol probability changing function, special symbol time reduction function, normal symbol probability changing function, normal symbol time reduction function, and open extension function). However, with regard to the production, it is possible to produce the production under the production mode corresponding to a plurality of types of game states such as “probability change state A”, “probability change state B”, and “probability change state C”. Will be described later). In the probability variation state B, control is performed such that the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than in other probability variation states. For this reason, during the “probability change state B”, it is set to the “high-speed change game state” in which the digest time of the symbol change display game is the earliest compared to other game states. Note that the special symbol shortening function in the probability variation state B is not performed by a special special symbol time-shortening function, but by other control processing (details will be described later).

<3. About winning>
Next, the winning type in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

(3-1. Per type)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, “15R low base non-probable big hit”, “15R low base probable big hit” are selected as the types of winning lotteries in the special symbol variation display game described above, that is, the hit types to be the big hit lottery. There are a plurality of types of hits such as “α big hit”, “15R low base probability variation β big hit”, “15R high base probability variation big hit”, “2R low base probability variation big hit”, and “small hit”.

  Of these hits, "15R low base non-probable big hit", "15R low base positive change α big hit", "15R low base positive change β big hit", "15R high base positive change big hit", and "2R low base positive change big hit" are condition devices. Is a hit that belongs to the “big hit” type, which is the trigger for the operation, and “small hit” is a hit that belongs to the “non-big hit” type that is not the trigger for the condition device. Here, the “condition device” is a device whose operation is a condition necessary for the operation of the accessory continuous operation device for performing a round game, in which a combination of specific special symbols is displayed or a game ball is displayed. The one that operates when it passes a specific area in the big prize opening.

  In addition, among the hits belonging to the above "big hit" type, "15R low base probability variable alpha big hit", "15R low base positive variable beta big hit", "15R high base positive variable big hit", and "2R low base positive variable big hit" are big hit games It is a big hit that belongs to the “probable big hit” that shifts the gaming state after the end to a gaming state with a high probability state (in this embodiment, a probability variation state or a latent probability state), and “15R low base non-probability big hit” The game state after the end of the big hit game is a big hit belonging to the “non-probable big hit” in which the game state with a low probability state (in this embodiment, the short time state) is transferred (a game that can be transferred after the end of the hit game) Details of the state will be described later). The small hit is a hit belonging to the 'non-big hit' type, but unless otherwise required, it is treated as one of the big hit types in the same row without being distinguished from the big hit.

(3-2. Per game)
Next, the winning game for each hit will be described.

(15R low base non-probable big hit)
In a winning game based on 15R low base non-probable big hit (hereinafter, referred to as “15R low base non-probable big hit game”), 15 round games are performed, and different big winning openings are controlled to open according to the number of rounds. Specifically, of the specified number of rounds, 15R (round), the lower major winning opening 40 is controlled to open up to the 6R in the first half, and the maximum opening time is the long opening time of '29 .8 seconds'. Is set. On the other hand, after the 7th R in the second half, the right big prize opening 50 is controlled to open, and the maximum opening time is set to a short opening time of “0.1 second”. Here, “Long Opening Time” is defined as the time span within which the maximum number of winnings can be reached, and “Short Opening Time” is defined as the time span during which it is difficult to win a prize winning opening. It is a thing. Therefore, in this jackpot game, basically, only the lower big prize opening 40 is won (exactly, there is a possibility that the right big prize opening 50 is also won, but in the second half of the round, it is a big win) Because the maximum opening time of the winning opening is set to a short opening time, the possibility is extremely low, and virtually no prize balls can be obtained. .

  When the maximum opening time elapses, the special winning opening is closed. After a predetermined time has passed, the next round game is entered. Also, when the number of game balls won in the big prize opening reaches the maximum number (for example, nine), the big prize opening is closed. Also in this case, the special winning opening is closed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the next round game is entered.

(15R low base probability variation α big hit game)
In the winning game with 15R low base probability variation α big hit (hereinafter referred to as “15R low base probability variation α big hit game”), the opening pattern of the big prize opening is controlled in the same operation manner as the above-mentioned 15R low base non-probability big hit game. The

(15R low base probability variation β hit game with a big hit)
A winning game with a 15R low base probability variation β jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “15R low base probability variation β jackpot game”) is controlled in the same manner as the 15R low base non-probability variation jackpot game described above. The

(In case of 15R high base probability variation big hit)
In a winning game with 15R high base probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as "15R high base probability variable big hit game"), the first half of the 6R round is the same as the 15R low base non-probable big hit game described above. The opening pattern is controlled. However, the following points are different after the 7th R in the latter half.

  In 15R High Base Probability Big Hit Game, out of the total 15 rounds, the lower big prize opening 40 is opened up to the 6R in the first half, while the right big prize opening 50 is opened after the 7R in the second half. The maximum opening time of the big prize opening is set to “29.8 seconds” which is a long opening time through all round games. Therefore, in the 15R high base probability variation jackpot game, a large number of game balls can win in the lower major winning opening 40 and the right major winning opening 50. A relatively higher profit (approximately twice the number of prize balls) can be obtained than a 15R low base probability variation β big hit game or the like.

(In the case of 2R low base probability variation big hit)
In a win game with 2R low base probability variable big hit (hereinafter referred to as “2R sudden big hit game”), a round game is played for two rounds, and the lower big prize opening 40 is controlled to open in each round game, and the maximum open time is short. The opening time is set to 0.1 seconds. In the 2R sudden big hit game of this embodiment, the lower big prize opening 40 is only opened for a short opening time, and the number of round games is also as small as 2R, so that the win game state is more advantageous than the normal game state. Virtually no prize balls can be obtained. As a result, the profit that can be earned during the 2R surprise big hit game is the lowest among all big hit games.

(For small hits)
In a hit game with small hits (hereinafter referred to as “small hit game”), the lower prize winning opening 40 is opened twice, and the opening time per time is 0.1 second. In this small hit game, the opening / closing operation of the lower prize winning port 40 as seen from the outside is controlled in the same or very similar manner to the 2R sudden hit big hit game. Since this “small hit” is a hit type that does not trigger the operation of the condition device, a round game like “big hit” is not executed. However, a pseudo round game is realized by controlling the lower prize opening 40 to open and close in substantially the same manner of operation as the 2R sudden winning game, and it looks as if the 2R low-base winning game is won. Is possible. Although the details will be described later, the same or very similar effect appears in the hit effect during the small hit game and the hit effect during the 2R sudden hit big hit game. That is, the behavior during the hit game including the hit effect during the small hit is the same as that due to the 2R low base probability variation big hit, and it is difficult or impossible for the player to distinguish between these differences. Thereby, when a small hit game occurs, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for winning the 2R low base probability variable big hit.

(3-3. Game state after the end of the game)
Next, the gaming state that can be shifted after each winning game is described.

(Game state after 15R low base non-probable big hit game end)
After the 15R low base non-probability big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit, it is shifted to the “short time state”.

  When the “short time state” is reached, the special symbol variation display game is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times: the total number of executions of the special symbol variation display games 1 and 2) or within the predetermined number of times. The short-time state continues until the big win is won, and when the special symbol variation display game is finished without the big win being determined within the predetermined number of times, the short-time state is ended and the transition from the next game to the “normal game state” is made. It has come to be.

(Game state after 15R low base probability variation α big hit game end)
After the 15R low base probability variation α big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit winning, it is shifted to “probability changed state C”.

  When the “probability change state C” is reached, the special symbol variation display game is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times: the total number of executions of the special symbol variation display games 1 and 2) or within the predetermined number of times. The probability variation state C continues until the big win is won, and when the special symbol variation display game is finished without confirming the big winnings within the predetermined number of times, the probability variation state C ends, and the next game starts with “probability variation state B”. "" When the probability variation state B is reached, the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game including during the probability variation state C is completed or within the predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times: probability variation number). The probability variation state B continues until the big win is won, and when the special symbol variation display game is finished without confirming the big bonus within the predetermined number of times, the probability variation state B is terminated and the “normal game state” is started from the next game. Has been moved to.

(Game state after 15R low base probability variation β big hit game end)
After the 15R low base probability variation β big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit, it is shifted to “probability changed state A”.

  In the case of the “probability change state A”, the special symbol variation display game (special symbol variation frequency) is a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times: special symbol variation display games 1 and 2 (the variation frequency of special symbols 1 and 2)) The probability variation state A continues until the game ends or until the jackpot is won within the predetermined number of times, and the special symbol variation display game is ended without the jackpot being determined within the predetermined number of times. Sometimes, the probability change state A ends, and the next game is shifted to the “probability change state B”. When the probability variation state B is reached, the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game including that in the probability variation state A is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) as in the case of shifting from the probability variation state A described above. The probability variation state B continues until or until the big win is won within the predetermined number of times, and the probability variation state B ends when the special symbol variation display game is finished without the big hit being determined within the predetermined number of times. Then, the game is shifted from the next game to the “normal game state”.

(Game state after the 15R high base probability variation big hit game end)
After the 15R high base probability change big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit winning, it shifts to “probability change state A”. The game state transition after “probability change state A” is the same as the 15R low base probability change β jackpot described above.

(Game state after the end of 2R sudden hit game)
After the 2R sudden hit big hit game, the game state of the transfer destination differs depending on the game state at the time of the big hit win. Specifically, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit is “normal game state”, it is set to “latency probability state”, if it is “latency probability state”, “latency probability state” is "Probability change state C" if it is "Status", and "Probability change state B" if it is "Probability change state (Probability change state A, Probability change state B, or Probability change state C)" It has become.

  When the “latent state” is entered, the special symbol variation display game (special symbol variation frequency) is a predetermined number of times (for example, 10000 times: special symbol variation display games 1 and 2 (the variation frequency of special symbols 1 and 2)) The total number of executions) until the end of the game, or until the jackpot is won within the predetermined number of times, the latent state continues, and within the predetermined number of times, the special symbol variation display game is ended without the jackpot being confirmed. In some cases, the latent state is finished and the next game is shifted to the “normal game state”. The case where the “time-short state” or the “probability change state B” is entered is as described above.

  In this embodiment, when the “probability variation state A”, “probability variation state B”, “probability variation state C”, or “latent probability state” is entered, is the time until the special symbol variation display game ends a predetermined number of times? However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the next time regardless of the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game. The “probable change state” may be continued until a big win is won. In addition, in the “probability change state A” or “probability change state C”, when the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) without winning the next big hit, another game state ( The transition to the probability variation state B) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the “probability variation state A” or the “probability variation state C” may be continued regardless of the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game.

  Further, in this embodiment, with respect to a plurality of types of big hit games (15R low base probability variable α big hit game, 15R low base probability variable β big hit game, and 15R high base probability variable big hit game (excluding the second half)) in which battle effects are developed, Although it has been described that the game operation mode (big winning opening opening pattern) is controlled to be the same during each jackpot game, the “same” here does not necessarily mean a complete match. . An operation mode in which one jackpot game and the other jackpot game are substantially the same or very similar, that is, an operation mode in which it is difficult to discriminate between the two even if the player observes the operation, preferably the naked eye You may comprise so that the operation | movement aspect of the grade which cannot catch a difference is exhibited. In this case, for example, at least one of the maximum opening time of the big winning opening during the round game and the predetermined time after closing the big winning opening is different between one big hit game and another big hit game. For example, the maximum opening time of a big winning opening during a round game during one big hit game and the maximum opening time of a big winning opening during a round game during another big hit game are slightly different (for example, about several ms) Thus, a subtle difference may be added to the operation mode of one jackpot game and another jackpot game. Further, at least one of the maximum opening time of the big prize opening during the round game of a specific number of rounds and the predetermined time after closing the big prize opening may be made different. For example, the maximum opening time of the big winning opening during the round game of the 6th round (for example, the number of rounds at the end of the first half) during one jackpot game, and all round games during the other jackpot game or a specific round number The maximum opening time of the big prize opening may be slightly different (for example, a difference of about several ms), and a slight difference may be given to the operation mode of one big hit game and another big hit game.

(Game state after the small hit game ends)
After the small hit game, the game state at the time of winning the small hit is continued as it is. In other words, the game state transition control resulting from the small-hit winning is not performed, so that the gaming state at the time of the small-hit winning and the gaming state after the small-hit game are both the same gaming state. This is different from “big hit” in which game state transition control is performed.

  In addition, when winning in any one of the cases, a special symbol reflecting the lottery result as it is is displayed for the special symbol in the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b. That is, on the special symbol display device, the special symbol is displayed in a display mode for clarifying the hit type. On the other hand, the result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 using the decorative symbols. That is, for the decorative symbol variation display game, the decorative symbol is not necessarily stopped and displayed in a display mode in which the hit type is clear from the beginning. For example, even if the special symbol fluctuation display game of this time is a 15R high base probability variable big win, the display pattern suggesting the winning of the 15R low base non-probable big hit is in the decorative symbol fluctuation display game at this time. It is possible to perform effect control such that the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and the fact that the 15R high base probability variable jackpot is won is definitely announced during the subsequent jackpot game effect. Usually, since the player enjoys the game while watching the image display effect of the liquid crystal display device 36, the result of the decorative symbol variation display game can obtain a relatively low profit (for example, 15R low base non-probable large hit This is to leave a sense of expectation for winning a hit type that can obtain a relatively high profit.

<4. About production>
(4-1. Production mode)
Next, an effect mode (effect state) under each gaming state will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a “normal effect mode” that produces an effect of notifying that the game is in the normal game state and a probability variation state A as an effect mode that produces an effect related to the current game state. "Probability change effect mode" which makes the effect of notifying and "High speed fluctuation effect mode" which makes the effect of notifying that the state is the probability change state B are provided. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a “special effect mode” in which the jackpot winning probability state is concealed, specifically, an effect that conceals the current game state and provides an inference element of the current game state. “Chance production mode” and “confidential production mode” are provided as modes (for example, production modes in which the current gaming state is concealed and an effect is given that gives the player a high-probability state of expectation). .

  The “chance effect mode” is used as an effect mode in which the probability variation state C is concealed and an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to distinguish from the short-time state. In this embodiment, although there is a difference in the internal function between the short-time state and the probability variation state C, that is, the operation state of the special symbol probability variation function, the mechanical game operation state appearing on the appearance is the same state. (Both are in the state of “electric support”), and by giving the player a sense of expectation of a high probability state by preventing the player side from knowing what kind of gaming state is in terms of performance It can be done.

  The “secret display mode” includes a “real secret display mode (first secret display mode)” under a high probability state and a “gase secret display mode (second secret display mode)” under a low probability state. It is. For example, when the normal game state is maintained by winning a small hit during the normal game state, transition control is performed to the “gase secret effect mode” in the secret effect mode. On the other hand, when the 2R low base probability change big hit is won during the normal gaming state or the latent state, and the state is shifted to the latent state, the transition control to the “real hidden effect mode” is performed. That is, the “concealment effect mode” is used as an effect mode in which the latent state is set as the concealment state and the effect of making it difficult or impossible to distinguish from the normal game state. In other words, the same or substantially the same effect appears under the “gase secrecy effect mode” and the “genuine secrecy effect mode”. In this embodiment, although there is a difference in the operating state of the special symbol probability changing function between the normal gaming state and the latent probability state, it is noted that the mechanical gaming operation state that appears on the appearance is the same state (both are ' By preventing the player from perceiving what kind of gaming state from the stage of production, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of a high probability state. Yes.

  In particular, since the above-described secret display mode of the game is an effect mode when the game state is the normal game state, for example, the fact that the symbol variation display game has been completed a predetermined number of times or a predetermined lottery (effect mode transition lottery) On the condition that the winning has been won, it can be configured to end the secret display mode of Gase and shift to the normal mode. Note that even in the real concealment effect mode, when the same condition as in the concealment concealment effect mode is satisfied, the mode may be shifted to the normal effect mode. In addition, when making transition to the normal production mode by the production mode transition lottery, it may be configured to make the transition to the normal production mode with the same probability in the secret production mode and the real concealment production mode. The real concealment effect mode may be configured to shift to the normal effect mode with a relatively lower probability than in the case of the effect mode. Moreover, you may comprise so that the timing which transfers to normal production mode may differ by the case where it transfers to the real concealment production mode and the case where it transfers to the real concealment production mode. For example, in the case of the secret display mode of Gase, when the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game ends for a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), the normal effect mode is forcibly returned. Continues the concealment effect mode even if the predetermined number of times is exceeded. In this case, if the concealment effect mode is continued beyond the predetermined number of times (20 times), the latent state will be determined, and as the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game approaches the predetermined number of times, A player can be given a sense of tension as to whether or not the latent state is confirmed. In addition, the number of players who continue the game until the concealment effect mode ends can contribute to improving the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect modes as described above are provided, and it is configured to be able to move between the effect modes. Specifically, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241: see FIG. 3) sets the “normal effect mode” when the game state is the normal game state, and the “probable effect mode” when the game state is the probability change state A. If so, transition control is performed to the “high-speed variation effect mode”, to the “chance effect mode” if the time-short state or the probability variation state C, and to the “secret operation mode” if the state is latent.

  Next, production will be described. Under the above-described effect mode, various notice effects occur during the decorative symbol variation display game. In such a production mode, in addition to the notice production represented by “reach production” and “pseudo-rendition”, the “background notice production (background display is a "Changed presentation mode)" and "Button notice production (player participation type production mode that brings about a change in the production by operating the frame production button 13)".

  The reach effect refers to an effect mode with a reach state. The reach state is a state in which, before the result of the decorative symbol variation display game is derived, the decorative symbol derived and displayed in the decorative symbol variation display game constitutes a part of the display mode indicating the occurrence of the big hit For decorative symbols that have not yet been derived and displayed, a display mode in which variable display is performed, in other words, a display mode that can remind the player that a display mode indicating occurrence of jackpot is easy to derive, for example, A part of the decorative symbol (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol) derives and displays the hearing state on the predetermined hit effective line, and the decorative symbol (for example, the middle symbol) that has not yet been derived and displayed for a predetermined time. This means a state where the possibility of big hits continues and the state before the final result is displayed while continuously stopping, swinging, scaling, or deforming. Therefore, even if the reach state is formed, the result of the decorative symbol variation display game is not necessarily a win, and if the derived display result is not a display mode indicating the occurrence of the big hit, the current game result is “ The game changes and the decorative symbol variation display game is finished. This reach production includes a plurality of types of reach production associated with the jackpot winning expectation. For example, when a specific reach state appears, a big hit occurs compared to a normal reach state (normal reach (N reach)). There is something that increases the degree of reliability (expected expectation of winning a big hit). Such a specific reach state is called super reach (SP reach). In addition, even if it is a reach production with the same or similar reach expectation condition of the big win, the name is different between the reach production performed in one production mode and the reach production performed in another production mode There is a case. The reach effect includes a plurality of types of reach effects including the above-described N reach and SP reach. Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, focusing on the reach state, the reach effect may be simply referred to as N reach, SP reach, or the like.

The pseudo-ream refers to an effect mode accompanied by a pseudo continuous variation display state (hereinafter, abbreviated as “pseudo variation”) of decorative symbols. Pseudo variation is a temporary stop state in which a part or all of a decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in a specific display mode (a variable stop operation that looks like it is stopped and displayed) during a decorative symbol variation display game. This refers to a variable display mode in which the display operation of redisplaying the decorative pattern in the display again is repeated one or more times. When this pseudo variation is performed, there is a case where one or more kinds of special decorative symbols are included instead of the normal decorative symbols and temporarily stopped in the specific display mode. This pseudo ream is mainly used as a notice effect that expects a reach effect, and in this embodiment, the pseudo variation is repeated up to 4 times (pseudo 4 reams).
As the number of pseudo fluctuations is relatively large, the degree of expectation for winning a big hit increases, and for example, the development to SP reach can be expected.

(4-2. About production during game play)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, an effect during each winning game (hereinafter referred to as “winning effect”) will be described.

(T-1. Hit effect table: FIG. 4)
FIG. 4 shows the hit effect table. This hit effect table includes a plurality of hit effect tables with different effect contents, which should appear as the hit game progresses, such as an opening effect, a round effect corresponding to each round, and an ending effect, respectively. The content of the production (a hit production scenario) is defined. This hitting effect table is determined based on a “hit effect table selection table” described below.

(T-2. Hit effect table selection table: FIG. 5)
FIG. 5 shows a hit effect table selection table. As shown in the figure, in the hit performance table selection table according to this embodiment, one of the hit performance tables is determined by lottery from a plurality of types of hit performance tables according to the winning type (excluding lose). It has become so. Note that, for example, the winning performance table 1 (WINTBL-P1) to the winning performance table 6 (WINTBL-P6) are selected in the case of a big hit with the number of round games '15 round (15R) ', and the winning performance 7 The table (WINTBL-P7) is selected in the case of 2R low base probability variation big hit or small hit. The Arabic numerals in the figure indicate the distribution values. For example, in the case of 15R low base non-probable big hit, the win-winning 3 performance table (WINTBL-P3) is 40/100 (assignment value / size of lottery area), hit The medium effect 5 table (WINTBL-P5) is selected at 60/100. The same applies to the other hit performance tables.

  The hit performances are mainly the opening effect at the start of the big hit (hereinafter abbreviated as “OP effect”), the round effect during the round game, and the ending effect after the final round game (hereinafter referred to as “ED effect”). ). The hit effect of the present embodiment is a so-called “story-style” effect that has story characteristics through an OP effect to an ED effect. Here, a “battle (battle) effect” is used in which the hero and the enemy character battle each other and give the player the pleasure of guessing the type of jackpot according to the battle result.

  Next, the contents of effects developed in each winning effect during table will be described. First, “winning effect 1 table (WINTBL-P1) to winning effect 6 table (WINTBL-P6)” that can be selected in the case of a big hit with the number of round games “15R” will be described. When the hit effect 1 table to the hit effect 6 table are selected in this embodiment, a battle effect imitating a fleet battle in which the own ship (hero) and enemy ship (enemy character) develop a naval battle appears as a battle effect. It has come to be.

  Of the hit games with big hits of this embodiment, round games in the first half (up to 6R) of 15R high base probability variable big hit games and big hit games with low base type big hits (15R low base non-probable big hit games, 15R low base game) The probability variation α big hit game and the 15R low base probability variation β big hit game) have substantially the same game operation mode. For this reason, during the round game in the first half, it is possible to distinguish which jackpot game is caused by which jackpot by looking at the mechanical game action (open / close action pattern of the lower prize winning opening 40) that appears on the appearance. Has become difficult or impossible. In the present embodiment, paying attention to the big hit game operation mode in which the first half of each of the big hit games is the same, the development of the battle production in the first half round game is changed according to the type of the big hit, and the development of the battle production is performed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of guessing what kind of jackpot the winning type was won this time.

(Hitchu production 1 table: WINTBL-P1)
With reference to FIG. 4, first, the battle effect developed in the hit effect 1 table (WINTBL-P1) will be described. The hitting performance 1 table is a hitting performance table that may be selected on the condition that the 15R high base probability variation big win is won. When the hit effect 1 table is selected, first, in the “OP effect”, a “battle start effect” for notifying that the battle effect is started appears as an effect at the start of the big hit game.

(Round production of 1R to 2R of the 1st round production table)
In the 1R round production, “confrontation production” that expresses how the ship and the enemy ship face each other while entering the attacking posture appears. It should be noted that in at least one of “confrontation effect” and “OP effect”, instruction information for prompting the lower large winning opening 40 (for example, “right-handed” character display or lower large winning opening 40) Is also notified together with a display indicating that the first hitting position is being released. Thereby, the player can know that the lower large prize opening 40 side is opened.

  Subsequently, in the round production of the 2R, multiple types of ship artillery equipped with the ship (items used when the hero attacks the enemy character (attack item): for example, small caliber gun (weak attack), medium caliber gun An “attack method selection effect” that allows one ship-mounted gun (weapon) to be selected from (medium attack) and large-caliber gun (strong attack)) appears. This “attack method selection effect” is a player-participation-type game effect (player-participation-type effect). For example, a plurality of types of ship artillery (selectable attack items) are displayed in a roulette manner. The person operates the frame effect button 13 within a predetermined display time, or any one ship mounted gun is automatically determined. In the above “attack method selection effect”, the selection of the type of ship mounted gun is determined by a predetermined lottery, and depending on the type of ship mounted gun selected, to the big hit with relatively high profit You may employ | adopt the production | generation aspect which raises the winning expectation degree. For example, because of the relationship “small caliber gun (low expectation) <medium caliber <large caliber gun (high expectation)”, the winning expectation for a big hit with a probabilistic state may be increased, or 15R high You may make it the winning expectation degree to base probability change big hit increase. In this case, depending on the type of jackpot, the selection rate of the ship-mounted cannon is different, for example, when the 15R low base non-probable big hit and the 15R high base probable α big hit than the 15R high base probable big hit In this case, the selection rate of a high-attack ship-mounted gun (for example, a large caliber gun) is relatively increased. Further, when the player does not operate the frame effect button 13 within a predetermined display time, the small caliber gun may be forcibly selected.

(Round production of the 3rd to 6th rounds of the 1st round production table)
In the 3R round effect, a “own ship first strike effect (hero first strike effect production)” representing the appearance of the ship's first strike against the enemy ship appears. In the 4R round production, “Enemy ship shot production (hero attack hit production)” is shown, which shows how the ship ’s attack hits the enemy ship. "Enemy ship sunk production" that expresses how to go. Then, in the round effect of the 6R, as a result of the current battle effect, a “victory effect” for notifying that the current battle result is “win” appears. This victory effect plays a role as a “battle result notification effect”. In this embodiment, a character image of “win” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. Note that the “winning effect” also plays a role of notifying the hit type of the current hit type, and here, it is substantially notified that the big hit was a 15R high base probability variable big hit.

(Rounding effect 1st table round 7R effect-ED effect)
In the 7th to 15th round productions, in response to the above-mentioned “winning production” flow (story development), through each round production, the ship that won the battle returned to its mother port with the Asahi flag and congratulated the people. "Triumph production (congratulation production)" that expresses the appearance of being received appears. This “triumphant effect” is a content that congratulates the winning of the jackpot with the highest profit among the jackpot types, and is used as one aspect of the blessing effect.

  In the case of the big hit where the “winning effect” appears, that is, the 15R high base probability variable big hit, the right big winning opening 50 is opened in a long opening time in the round game after the seventh round. Therefore, in at least one of the “triumph effect” and “victory effect”, instruction information for prompting the right big prize opening 50 (for example, “right-handed” character display or right big prize opening 50) In addition, an indication that the player has been released (second hitting launch position guidance effect) is also notified, so that the player knows that the right big prize opening 50 side will be opened after the 7th R. it can.

  When the 15th round ends, an “ED effect” appears as an effect at the end of the big hit game (after the end of the round game of the specified number of rounds). This “ED effect” plays a role as a “mode transition effect” that suggests an effect mode that becomes a transition destination after a big hit game. The “ED effect” here is a “battle continuation effect (probability change continuation notification effect) for notifying that the probability change state will continue, and the content of the game state after the big hit game is focused on the game state. If the effect mode is focused on that the shift to the probability change state, the effect mode (probability change effect mode) related to the probability change state is informed. A series of effects including an eye effect (circumference effect) and an ED effect (battle continuation effect) may be considered as the mode transition effect.

  In addition, in the case of the hit effect 1 table, it is determined that the “victory effect” appears when the “enemy ship impact effect” is generated after the “first attack effect”, that is, the battle effect result is notified. It is an effect transition mode in which the player is aware of the result in the round before the round to be played. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific round (for example, a round immediately before the opening / closing operation pattern of the big prize opening is switched (in this embodiment, the 6R-th round ends in the first half) to develop a battle effect full of tension. )) It is good also as an effect transition mode in which the result of battle effect is revealed for the first time during the round effect (the same applies to each hit effect table described later).

(Hitnaka production 2 table: WINTBL-P2)
Next, the battle effect developed in the hitting effect 2 table (WINTBL-P2) will be described. The hit performance table 2 is a hit performance table that can be selected on the condition that the 15R low base probability variation β large win is won. In addition, since the production mode from OP production to the 2R-th production when this hit stage production 2 table is selected is the same as that explained in the hit stage production 1 table, a detailed explanation is given in order to avoid duplicate description. Omitted, and here, the description will be made of the 3Rth to ED effects.

(Round production of 3R to 6R in the 2nd round production table)
In the 3R round effect, the “own ship first strike effect” appears. In the 4R round effect, the enemy ship avoiding motion effect (enemy Evasion production) "appears. When this avoidance movement effect appears, it is determined that the above “winning effect” will not appear, and the player develops the subsequent battle effect (the “draw effect” appears instead of the “defeat effect” described later) ). In the subsequent 5R round effect, an “enemy ship retreat effect (enemy escape effect)” that expresses how the enemy ship retreats from the battlefield appears. In the round effect of the 6R, a “draw effect” is displayed as a result of the current battle effect, informing that the current battle result is “draw”. This draw effect also serves as the “battle result notification effect”. In this embodiment, a character image of “draw” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. The “drawing effect” also plays a role of notifying the current hit type or the hit type itself, and here, it is substantially notified that the 15R low base probability variation β big hit.

(Rounding effect 2 table 7R round effect-ED effect)
In the round production of the 7th to 15th rounds, in response to the flow of the “drawing production” described above, through each round production, the “Enemy Ship Pursuit Production (Enemy) Follow-up production) "appears. This “Enemy Ship Pursuit Direction” is an effect that works in the same way as the above “Architecture Direction”, and congratulates you on winning the jackpot with a relatively high profit among the jackpot types. It is used as an aspect of the blessing production.

  In the case of the big hit where the above “draw effect” appears, that is, in the case of 15R low base probability variation β big hit, in the round game after the 7th R, the right big winning opening 50 is not opened in the long opening time but in the short opening time. Will be released. For this reason, after the 7th R, it is difficult to win the right big prize opening 50, and there is a possibility that the profit of the player due to the occurrence of a useless ball is impaired. In this case, in the “drawing effect” and the “enemy ship pursuit effect”, the notification of the instruction information (the first hit-and-shoot position induction effect) may be stopped.

  When the 15th eye ends, “ED production” appears. In the “ED effect” here, as the effect at the end of the big hit game, the same “battle continuation effect (probability change continuation notification effect)” as in the case of the hitting effect 1 table appears. It should be noted that a series of effects including the 7R-15R effects (enemy ship pursuit effects) and the ED effects (battle continuation effects) may be taken as the mode transition effects.

(Hitchu production 3 table: WINTBL-P3)
Next, the battle effects developed in the hit effect 3 table (WINTBL-P3) will be described. The hit performance 3 table is a hit performance table that may be selected on the condition that the 15R low base non-probable big hit or the 15R low base probability variable α big win is selected. In addition, since the effect aspects from OP effect to 2Rth when this hit effect table 3 is selected are the same as those in the hit effect 1 table, detailed description is omitted to avoid duplication. And here, the 3R eyes to ED effects will be described.

(Round production from 3R to 6R of 3 tables on hits)
In the 3R round effect, the “own ship first strike effect” appears, and in the 4R round effect, the “enemy ship avoidance exercise effect” appears. In the subsequent round production of the 5R, an “enemy ship counterattack production (hero attack failure production)” appears, showing that the enemy ship was evaded by the attack and the enemy ship was hit by the counterattack of the enemy ship. In the round effect of the 6R, a “defeat effect” that informs that the current battle result is “defeat” appears as a result of the current battle effect. This defeat effect also serves as a “battle result notification effect”. In this embodiment, a character image of “defeat” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  This “defeat production” also plays a role of notifying the current hit type or the hit type itself, and here, it is notified that the 15R low base non-probable big hit or 15R low base probable α big hit. It will be. In other words, the “defeat production” is different from the “victory production” and “drawing production” in which the type of the win itself is substantially determined in that there is a possibility of not only a probable big hit but also a non-probable big hit. In the battle production of this embodiment, by making the above-mentioned `` defeat production '' appear, it is possible to conceal whether the current big hit was a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit, By giving tension to the development of the battle production, it is possible to improve the fun of the performance during the hit.

(Rounding production 3 table 7R round production-ED production)
In the round production of the 7th to 15th rounds, in response to the flow of the “defeat production” described above, through each round game, the bombed production (the defeat production production) that expresses how the ship that was struck is repaired at the ship dock of the mother port. ) "Appears. This “Ichigo production” is a content that informs that a big hit with a relatively low profit is awarded among the types of big hits, and the defeat result (mainly the result of the battle production ends in a disappointing result) It is used as one aspect of an effect).

  In the case of the big hit where the above “defeat production” appears, that is, the 15R low base non-probable big hit or the 15R low base probable α big hit, the right big winning opening 50 is not opened with a long opening time during the round game after the 7th round. Will be opened in a short opening time. For this reason, in the “defeat effect” and the “entrance effect”, the notification of the instruction information (the first hitting and firing position induction effect) may be stopped.

  When the 15th eye ends, “ED production” appears. As the “ED effect” here, a “re-shooting effect (probability change concealment effect)” that is concealed without revealing whether or not the probability change state continues appears. This “re-sorting effect” plays a role as the mode transition effect described above, and the content of the “re-sort effect” indicates that the game state after the big hit game shifts to the short-time state or the probable change state C if attention is paid to the game state. If attention is paid to this, a notification is made that a transition is made to an effect mode (chance effect mode) related to the short-time state. Note that a series of effects including the 7R to 15R effects (entry effect) and the ED effect (re-sort effect) may be taken as the mode transition effect.

(Hitchu production 4 table: WINTBL-P4)
Next, the battle effect developed in the hitting effect 4 table (WINTBL-P4) will be described. The hit effect 4 table is a hit effect table that can be selected on the condition that the 15R low base probability variation β large win is won, as in the above-described hit effect 3 table. In addition, since the effect mode from the OP effect to the 2R-th effect when the hit stage effect 4 table is selected is the same as that of the hit stage effect 1 table, a detailed description is omitted here to avoid duplication. Then, the 3R eyes to the ED production will be described.

(Round production of 4R from the 3rd to 6R rounds of 4 tables)
In the round production of the 3R, an “enemy ship first attack production (enemy first attack production)” representing the appearance of the enemy ship first attacking its own ship appears. In the round effect of the 4th round, “own ship hit effect (enemy attack hit effect))” representing the attack of the enemy ship hitting the ship appears. If this ship's shot effect appears, it is determined that the above “win effect” will not appear, and the player develops the subsequent battle effect (“draw effect” appears instead of “defeat effect”) Will be expected. In the 5th round of the rendition, the “Self Evasion Movement Production (Protagonist Defensive Production)” that expresses how the ship is performing an evasion movement to avoid the enemy ship ’s attack while appearing. . In the 6R round effect, the “draw effect” appears as a result of the current battle effect.

(Rounding effect 4th table 7R round effect-ED effect)
In the round production of the 7th to 15th rounds, in response to the flow of the “drawing production” described above, the counter-attack preparation production that expresses how the ship prepares to fight back against the enemy ship while performing the avoidance movement through each round production. Appears. This “counterattack preparation effect” is an effect that works in the same way as the “enemy ship pursuit effect”. In the “drawing effect” and the “counterattack preparation effect”, the notification of the instruction information (first hitting position launching effect induction) is stopped as in the case where the hitting effect 3 table is selected. May be.

  When the 15th eye ends, “ED production” appears. In the “ED effect” here, as an effect at the end of the big hit game, “battle continuation effect (probability change continuation notification effect)” appears as in the case of the hit effect 1 table. It should be noted that a series of effects including the 7R-15R effects (counterattack preparation effects) and the ED effects (battle continuation effects) may be taken as the mode transition effects.

(Hitchu production 5 table: WINTBL-P5)
Next, the battle effect developed in the hit effect 5 table (WINTBL-P5) will be described. Like the hit effect 3 table, the hit effect 5 table is a hit effect table that can be selected on the condition that the 15R low base non-probable large hit or the 15R low base probability α big win is selected. When the hit stage effect table 5 is selected, the effect aspects from the OP effect to the 2Rth stage are the same as the case of the hit stage effect 1 table, and the 7R round effect to the ED effect stage. Since this is the same as that in the case of the hit performance 3 table, detailed explanations of these round effects will be omitted in order to avoid duplication, and here, the 3R to 6R round effects will be described.

(Round production of 3R to 6R of 5 tables in hitting)
In the 3R round effect, the “enemy ship first strike effect” appears, and in the 4R round effect, the “own ship impact effect” appears. In the 5th round production that follows, the ship's own failure to avoid the attack of the enemy ship and, as a result, the appearance of its own shipwrecking (the main ship wrecking production (hero defense failure production)) appears. In the round effect of the 6R, a “defeat effect” that informs that the current battle result is “defeat” appears as a result of the current battle effect.

(Hitchu production 6 table: WINTBL-P6)
Next, the battle effects developed in the winning hit effect 6 table (WINTBL-P6) will be described. The hitting performance 6 table is a hitting performance table that can be selected on the condition that the 15R high base probability variable big win is won. In addition, since the effect mode from the OP effect to the 2Rth when the hit effect table 6 is selected and the effect manner from the 7R to the ED effect are the same as the case of the hit effect 1 table, Detailed descriptions are omitted to avoid duplication, and here, the 3rd to 6th round effects will be described.

(Round production of the 3rd to 6R rounds of the 6 hit tables)
In the 3R round presentation, the “Enemy Ship First Attack Production” appears, and in the 4R round presentation, the “Self Evasion Movement Production” expresses how the ship is performing an avoidance exercise to avoid an enemy ship attack. (A hero avoidance production) "appears. In the 5th round of the rendition that follows, “Self-Counterattack Reproduction (Protagonist Counterattack Produce)” that expresses how the ship turns into a counterattack and the attack hits the enemy ship appears. In the 6R round effect, the “winning effect” appears as a result of the current battle effect.

  Next, a hitting effect during 2R low base probability variation big hit game or small hit game (effect mode in the hit effect 7 table (WINTBL-P7)) will be described.

(Hitchu production 7 table: WINTBL-P7)
When the 2R low base probability variation big hit or small win is won, the hit effect 7 table (WINTBL-P7) is selected. The hit effect produced by the hitting effect 7 table is a dedicated effect mode different from the “battle effect” such as a naval battle such as the hitting effect 1 table to the hit effect 6 table. Here, through the OP effect to the ED effect, an “enemy shadow finding effect” that expresses how the crew discovered the enemy's shadow by searching for the enemy is revealed. This enemy shadow finding effect plays a role as the “mode transition effect”, and its content informs that if the game state is focused, the game state after the big hit game may become a latent state. If attention is paid to the production mode, a notification of the transition to the secret production mode is made. In other words, it is a “latent probability transition expectation effect” informing that there is a possibility of winning the 2R low base probability variation big hit (giving the expectation of winning). Therefore, when the 2R low base probability variation big hit or small win is won, both the operation modes during the winning game are controlled in the same or very similar operation mode, and the same effect mode is also made to appear in the hit performance. Furthermore, by shifting the effect mode after the winning game to the concealed effect mode, the gaming state after the winning game can be made a secret state, and the player can be expected to have a latent state. Yes.

  In addition, various effects by the pachinko gaming machine 1 are displayed by the rendering means provided in the gaming machine. Any directing means can be employed as the directing means in the present invention as long as it is a stimulus transmitting means that can appeal to human perception such as vision, hearing, and touch. Decorative lamp 45, LED device, speaker 16, light generating means such as liquid crystal display device 36, sound generating device, effect display device, vibration device for transmitting vibration to the operator's body, or movable body having visual effect An example of such a feature is a representative example. Here, the effect display device is a display device that appeals to the eye like the image display device, but differs from the image display device in that it also includes an image-independent display device (for example, a 7-segment display). The term “image display device” refers mainly to a type that produces an effect by displaying an image, and a device that produces an effect other than an image, such as a 7-segment display, is included in the concept of the effect display device. In addition, there is a vibration fixing means that gives vibration to the production means (manual operation means) that can be operated by the player, and the operation is fixed in an operable state during normal times and in an inoperable state during a specific period. There may be provided a converting means.

<5. Control device: Fig. 3>
FIG. 3 is a control block diagram showing an outline of a control device that performs game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment receives a production control command from the main control unit (main control means) 20 that performs overall control over games (game operation control) and the main control unit 20. , An effect control unit (effect control means) 24 that comprehensively controls effect control (performance appearance control) for images, light, and sound, a payout control board (payout control means) 29 that performs payout control of prize balls, A power supply board (power supply control means) 31 that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine from an external power supply (not shown) is mainly configured. In addition, a liquid crystal display device 36 as an image display device is connected to the effect control unit 24. In FIG. 3, the power supply route is omitted.

(5-1. Main control unit 20)
The main control unit 20 includes a microprocessor having a CPU 201 (main control CPU) and a microcomputer (in this embodiment, equivalent to a Z80 system) having a ROM 202 (main control ROM) and a RAM 203 (main control RAM). Product). The ROM 202 stores predetermined data necessary for game operation control, in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure. The RAM 203 functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data necessary for the progress of the game is stored and used according to the processing state. Although not shown, the main control unit 20 includes a random number generation circuit for generating random values used for the above various lotteries, a periodic interrupt, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) with a fixed period, and a time. It includes a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit :) that gives a measurement function, an interrupt controller circuit that gives an interrupt signal to the CPU, and the like.

  Here, the CPU 201 is a CPU of Z80 (manufactured by Zylog or equivalent). Z80 is a CPU with a data bus of 8 bits and an address bus of 16 bits, but does not require a large memory space, and it is ideal for controlling pachinko machines that do not require high-speed processing or complicated numerical operation processing. It is. The Z80 CPU has main registers (A, F, B, C, D, E, H, L) and auxiliary registers (A ′, F ′, B ′, C ′, D ′, E ′, H ′, L ′). And registers classified as dedicated registers (I, R, IX, IY, SP, PC).

  The main control unit 20 detects the passage of the upper start opening 34a for detecting the winning to the upper start opening 34, the lower start opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning to the lower start opening 35, and the normal symbol start opening 37. A normal symbol start opening sensor 37a, a lower large winning opening sensor 42a for detecting a winning at the lower large winning opening 40, a right large winning opening sensor 52a for detecting a winning at the right large winning opening 40, and a general winning opening 43. Is connected to a general winning opening sensor 43a for detecting a prize winning, and the main control unit 20 can receive a detection signal therefrom.

  The main control unit 20 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 41c for controlling the opening and closing of the movable wing piece 47, a large winning opening solenoid 42c for controlling the opening and closing of the open door 42b of the lower large winning opening 40, and a large right A large winning opening solenoid 52c for controlling opening and closing of the open door 52b of the winning opening 50 is connected, and the main control unit 20 can transmit an excitation signal for controlling these.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to a special symbol display device 38a and a special symbol display device 38b, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of the special symbol. The main control unit 20 is connected to a normal symbol display device 39, and can transmit a control signal for display control of the normal symbol.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to a frame external concentration terminal board 21, and information related to the game progress (such as information on winning a big hit, information on the number of winning balls, information indicating that the symbol variation display game has been executed) Transmission to the hall computer HC via the external concentration terminal board 21 is possible. The hall computer HC is a management computer that comprehensively manages pachinko hall gaming machines, and is arranged outside the gaming machine.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to a payout control board (payout control unit) 29. Connected to the payout control board 29 are a launch control board (launch control unit) 28 for controlling the launch device 32 and a game ball payout device (game ball payout means) 19 for paying out game balls. The main control unit 20 can send a payout control command (a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls) to the payout control board 29. On the other hand, the payout control board 29 can transmit information related to the payout operation state (payout state signal) to the main control unit 20. On the main control unit 20 side, based on this payout state signal, whether the game ball payout device 19 is functioning normally or whether there is a problem in the payout of the prize balls (for example, clogged balls or payout of prize balls) Shortage) is managed.

  In addition, the main control unit 20 stores up to four action holding balls as the starting right of the variable display game relating to the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2, and the normal symbol in the mounted RAM 203, respectively, and changes the special symbol or the normal symbol. It is configured to be able to hold and store as a fixed number of times.

(5-2. Production control unit 24)
The effect control unit 24 includes a microprocessor with a built-in CPU 241 (effect control CPU), and is configured mainly with a microcomputer having a ROM 242 (effect control ROM) and a RAM 243 (effect control RAM). A sound source IC, a CTC, an interrupt controller circuit, and the like are provided. In addition to the effect control program in which the effect control procedure is described, the effect control ROM 242 stores predetermined data necessary for effect operation control. Further, the RAM 243 functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and stores and uses data necessary for making an effect related to a game such as an effect control command, an effect lottery random value used for effect lottery, and effect state information. Is done. The main roles of the effect control unit 24 are reception of effect control commands from the main control unit 20, lottery of effect modes (effect patterns), image display control of the liquid crystal display device 36, sound control of the speaker 46, and decorative lamp 45. And LED light emission control.

  In addition, the effect control unit 24 includes an optical display control unit for the light display device 45 a including the decorative lamp 45 and the LED and an acoustic control unit for the sound generation device 46 a including the speaker 46 in order to perform an effect process for light and sound. I have.

  The effect control unit 24 includes a display control unit (not shown) that controls the display control of the liquid crystal display device 36. The display control unit includes a liquid crystal control CPU that generates control data necessary for performing display control of the liquid crystal display device 36 and outputs the control data to a VDP (Video Display Processor), and a program that describes an operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU And a liquid crystal control ROM that stores predetermined data necessary for image display control, and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area and a buffer memory. In addition, the display control unit temporarily stores VDP connected to the liquid crystal control CPU for performing image expansion processing, an image data ROM storing image data necessary for image expansion by the VDP, and image data expanded by the VDP. A VRAM or the like is also provided.

  Regarding the information related to the decorative symbol variation display game, first, the main control unit 20 detects that a game ball has been won at the start port. Specifically, the game ball is detected by the upper start port 34a or the lower start port sensor 35a. On the condition that the starting condition is satisfied, the winning lottery to draw either “big hit (including small hits)” or “losing”, and if it is “big hit” In addition, if it is “losing”, a big hit lottery including a symbol lottery (symbol lottery) for drawing the type of the loss is performed, and based on the lottery result information, the variation pattern of the special symbol (for example, lottery result, variation time, The presence or absence of pseudo-reams and the number of times, the presence or absence of reach production, and information on the type of reach production, etc.), and the special symbol (special stop symbol) that is finally stopped and displayedAt this time, as an effect control command for designating a processing state, a “variation pattern designation command” including at least the winning lottery result and the variation pattern information of the special symbol, and a “decoration symbol designation command” including at least the special stop symbol information. This is configured to transmit to the effect control unit 24. Thereby, basic information required for the decorative symbol variation display game is sent to the effect control unit 24.

  Based on the information included in the variation pattern designation command and the decoration symbol designation command sent from the main control unit 20, the effect control unit 24 selects an effect to appear during the decoration symbol variation display game from a plurality of types of effects. In addition to the determination by lottery, the decorative symbol variation display is started in accordance with the special symbol variation pattern time schedule. On the effect control unit 24 side, the liquid crystal display device 36, the optical display device 45a, or the sound generation device 46a is controlled so as to correspond to the contents of the effect scenario determined this time. Thereby, reproduction of an image (image display effect) on the liquid crystal display device 36, reproduction of a sound effect (sound effect), and lighting and blinking drive (light effect) of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED are realized.

  The effect control command defines a function by a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and an event (EVENT) of 1-byte length. In order to distinguish MODE from EVENT, MODE Bit 7 is Bit 7 of ON and EVENT is set to OFF. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, a strobe signal is output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the CPU 201 sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 24, and transmits the first strobe signal after a predetermined time has elapsed from this setting. I do. Furthermore, event (EVENT) information is set and output after the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the strobe signal, and the second time of the strobe signal is transmitted after the elapse of the predetermined time from this setting. When the strobe signal is transmitted, the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 24 generates an interrupt correspondingly, and receives a command through this interrupt process. The strobe signal is controlled by the CPU 201 to be in an active state for a predetermined period during which the CPU 241 can reliably receive a command.

  In addition, the main control unit 20 stores up to four action holding balls, which are the starting memories of the variable display game related to the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2, and the normal symbol, in the mounted RAM 203, respectively, and changes the special symbol or the normal symbol. It can be held as a fixed number of times. In particular, in the special symbol variation display game, when a game ball is won at the start port (upper start port 34 or lower start port sensor 35) and an operation holding ball is generated, the operation holding ball is used to execute the variation display operation. Prior to the big hit lottery performed when it is provided, it is determined what kind of result the big hit lottery result relating to the operation holding ball will be. The determination related to the pre-read big hit lottery performed at the time of winning the start opening executed in advance is referred to as “pre-read determination”.

  Furthermore, based on the pre-reading determination result, a variation pattern (variation pattern at the start of variation) of a special symbol that is a base when the operation-pending ball is used for the execution of the variation display operation is determined in advance. The variation pattern of the special symbol determined in advance is referred to as a “prefetch variation pattern”. Also in the prefetch variation pattern, the basic information required for the decorative symbol variation display game can be included from the result obtained by the prefetch determination, similarly to the variation pattern at the start of variation. The above-mentioned “variation pattern of a special symbol serving as a base when the variable display operation is performed” is described by taking, as an example, a case where three types of SP reach 1 to 3 are provided as reach effects. In this case, the content specified by the pre-reading variation pattern related to one operation holding ball is not the SP reach type itself (for example, the variation pattern with SP reach 1), but the operation holding ball is “SP reach”, which is the essence of the variation pattern of the special symbol when the variation display operation is performed, is designated.

  The main control unit 20 transmits, as one of the production control commands, a “hold addition command” including at least the pre-reading variation pattern information to the production control unit 24. Upon receiving this, the production control unit 24 receives the operation holding ball. Information related to the prefetch determination result under a predetermined condition using the liquid crystal display device 36 or a dedicated hold display device (not shown) based on the content. To let you know. This notification mode is referred to as a “prefetching notice effect” and is used as one of the talk effects. The effect control unit 24 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect by a predetermined lottery (a lottery regarding whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is generated; hereinafter referred to as “pre-reading notice lottery”) on condition that the hold addition command is received. If it is determined that the pre-reading notice can be executed, the pre-reading notice effect for the currently activated ball is controlled at the same time as the start of the symbol variation display game or at a predetermined timing during the game. .

<6. Pre-reading notice effect: FIGS. 6 and 7>
Next, referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the pre-reading notice effect mode of the present embodiment will be described.

  With reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reserved display area 76 on the special symbol 1 side is partly within the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 (for example, below the display area of the decorative symbol). And a special display 2 side holding display area 77, and whether or not there is an operation holding ball, the fact that it is in the lighting state (with the operation holding ball: "○ (white circle mark)" in the figure)) or off state (operation holding) No ball: The information regarding the current number of active balls is informed (indicated by a broken circle in the drawing) (see FIG. 6A). The display regarding the presence / absence of the operation holding ball (hereinafter referred to as “holding display”) is sequentially displayed in the order of generation (winning order) (the leftmost operation holding ball is fully activated in each holding display area 76, 77). Among the holding balls, it is generated as the earliest (that is, the oldest) operating holding ball on the time axis), and each holding display area 76, 77 can display up to four holding displays ( (See FIG. 6 (b)). In the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the hold display units a <b> 1 to d <b> 1 composed of hold icons (icon images) provided in a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 by the same number (four) as the maximum hold number (special view). This corresponds to the symbol 1 side) and a2 to d2 (corresponds to the special symbol 2 side), and the hold display unit functions as a hold display means for displaying the number of operation holds. In addition, in this embodiment, when the operation hold ball overlaps in the hold display portions a1 to d1 and the hold display portions a2 to d2 (when both the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 have a hold memory), the hold display is performed. The operation holding balls on the side of the parts a2 to d2 are digested with priority. That is, the special symbol variation display game 2 is executed more preferentially than the special symbol variation display game 1.

  These hold display portions a1 to d1 and a2 to d2 are normally set to the same number as the number of the operation hold balls existing when the pre-reading determination is made, for example, three so that the display mode is switched to the operation state (lighted state). Therefore, it serves as a means for displaying the number of active balls. However, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the hold display mode of the corresponding one of the hold display units a1 to d1 and a2 to d2 is changed to a predetermined prefetch notice display mode (dedicated hold display mode). As a result, this works as a means for generating a pre-reading notice effect.

  On the production control unit 24 side, when the hold addition command sent from the main control unit 20 is received, the production control process based on the pre-reading notice lottery and the pre-reading notice lottery result is performed as part of the display control related to the hold display mode. To be done. The operation holding ball won in the pre-reading notice lottery is the operation holding ball that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect (for example, the holding display portion b2 that is hatched in FIG. 6 (a) corresponds). The winning probabilities for the above-mentioned pre-fetch notice lottery are determined so that winning is more likely in the case of “big hit” than in the case of “losing”, and in the reach type having a relatively high expectation degree of winning big hit. Depending on whether or not a pre-reading notice occurs, the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot is indicated. For example, among the hold icons of the hold display portions a1 to d1 and a2 to d2, the hold icon that is the target of the pre-reading notice has a special display mode such as white, blue, yellow, green, red, and rainbow colors. A pre-reading notice effect of “pending display change system” such as changing is performed. Here, the white, blue, yellow, green, red, and iridescent display of the hold icon means that the expectation that is a big hit in this order of color is high, especially in the case of the iridescent hold icon, The player is informed that the big hit will be confirmed (definite). However, the display mode of the on-hold display changing system effect means is not limited to changing the on-hold display color, but may be changed to an icon imitating a special character. In the “previous change system” look-ahead advance notice effect, an effect with high expectation of winning a big hit when it is used for execution of a variable symbol display operation for the operation holding ball (for example, pseudo-ream or SP reach) It is possible to notify the player in advance of information related to the result of the special symbol variation display game for the operation-reserved ball, such that the possibility of appearing is increased.

  The existing operation holding balls are sequentially digested when one symbol variation display game is completed, and accordingly, the display position of the operation holding balls number of the holding display portion is moved up (shifted), and the number of display is reduced. However, the above-described hold display mode different from the normal display is continuously displayed while changing the display position of the hold display. In this regard, the pre-reading notice effect in the winning change system (holding display changing system) is an aspect of “continuous notice effect” in which the notice effect appears over a plurality of special symbol variation display games. I can say that.

  Further, the pre-reading notice effect includes a pre-reading notice effect of “variation start change system” in addition to the above-mentioned “previous change system (holding display change system)”. The pre-reading notice of the “variation start change system” is a pre-reading notice that is triggered by the start of the symbol variation display game. For example, one or a plurality of pre-reading notice images are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. It is executed over a number of symbol variation display games and continuously displayed. That is, when an operation holding ball is generated during one symbol variation display game and the start condition is established, the right to execute the symbol variation display game related to the establishment of the start condition is temporarily stored, and at the same time, a pre-reading notice effect is performed. Whether or not the pre-reading notice lottery is performed, and when this pre-reading notice lottery is won, the relation of the symbol variation display game is closely related to all the existing stored memories at that time. In other words, in the symbol variation display game for all the existing operation holding balls from the oldest operation holding ball to the operation holding ball in the storage order, a notice effect is displayed by displaying a dedicated image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. Let it come out. In this regard, it can be said that the pre-reading notice of “change system at the start of change” is also an aspect of “continuous notice effect” in which a notice effect appears over the existing operation holding balls.

  Note that the pre-reading notice lottery for whether or not to implement the pre-reading notice effect of the winning change system and the pre-reading notice effect of the changing system at the start of fluctuation is reserved for the pre-reading notice effect of the winning change system. A lottery regarding whether or not to change the display is performed, and for the pre-reading notice effect of the change system at the start of the change, a lottery regarding whether or not the notice effect by the dedicated image display appears on the screen is performed. Therefore, even when a winning change-ahead look-ahead notice effect appears, a change-ahead change-ahead look-ahead notice effect does not necessarily appear. On the other hand, even if a change-based pre-reading notice effect at the start of change appears, the winning-type change-ahead pre-notification effect does not necessarily appear.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a pre-reading notice effect mode woven by the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the figure (1), during the symbol variation display game (“↓” in the figure indicates that the ornamental symbol is being varied and displayed), the upper start opening 34 is won to win the special symbol 1 side operation holding ball. Suppose that the number has become three, and among the third, the action holding ball on which the second movement start operation is executed is the target of the pre-reading notice effect (in this case, the pre-reading notice lottery and change of the winning change system) This shows a case in which a winning change was made in the pre-change notice lottery at the start. In addition, here, it is assumed that the first operation hold ball previously held and the third operation hold ball held later are operation hold balls that have not been pre-selected for the pre-reading notice lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the production control unit 24 displays a hold display of the second operation hold ball that has been subject to the pre-read notice, and a hold display dedicated to pre-read that is different from normal (hereinafter, “dedicated hold display”). (Referred to as). At this time, the hold display corresponding to the first and third operation hold balls that are not subject to the pre-reading notice is maintained as a normal hold display (hereinafter referred to as “normal hold display”). In the figure, when the display mode of the hold display of the second operation hold ball subject to the pre-reading notice is changed from the normal hold display (white circle (◯) mark) to the dedicated hold display (hatched circle). Show. This notifies the player that the pre-reading notice effect has been started. It is assumed that the symbol variation display game that is currently being executed ends and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at “246” (the result is “lost”).

  The game progresses to (2) in the figure, and the main control unit 20 starts the special symbol variation display game based on the first active symbol on the special symbol 1 side and digests the activated ball ( When the special symbol variation display game is started, the production control unit 24 shifts the holding display mode corresponding to each operation holding ball to the left, and the state where one operation holding ball is digested is obtained. The decorative display variation display game based on the first operation hold ball is started as the hold display mode shown. At this time, a background image for a pre-reading notice effect (here, a lightning effect by lightning image display imitating lightning bolt) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 as a pre-reading notice at the start of change. Thereby, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 has a display mode as shown in FIG.

  Then, the game progresses to FIG. 3 (3), and the symbol variation display game that is currently being executed is terminated and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with “351” (the result is “lost”).

  Subsequently, the game progresses to FIG. 4 (4), and the main control unit 20 plays a special symbol variation display game based on the second operation holding ball, that is, the operation holding ball that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. The action control unit 24 starts and digests the operation hold ball, and at the same time as the start of the special symbol variation display game, the production control unit 24 shifts the hold display mode corresponding to each operation hold ball to the left, respectively. The decorative symbol variation display game based on the actuated holding ball is started. At this time, the “dedicated hold display” of the change system at the time of winning disappears from the screen at the time of the shift, and is ended with the start of the current symbol variation display game. In addition, the pre-reading notice (in this case, lightning effect) of the changing system at the start of the change is ended at the end of the generation of the symbol change display game. FIG. 4 (4) shows the screen display of the liquid crystal display device 36 immediately after the start of the symbol variation display game. In this way, a series of pre-reading notice effects has been completed. After that, if a roaring effect (pseudo-ream or reach effect (SP reach)) that increases the expectation level of the jackpot occurs during the present symbol variation display game, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot will be further increased. .

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as one aspect of the continuous notice effect, the prefetch notice effect as described above is generated to diversify the effect.

<Processing on Main Control Unit Side: FIGS. 8 to 71>
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 to FIG. 71, a processing procedure related to a gaming operation on the main control unit 20 side of the present embodiment will be described. The main control unit 20 side mainly includes a predetermined main process (main control side main process: FIG. 8) and a timer interrupt process (main control side timer interrupt process: activated by a scheduled interrupt from the CTC). 9).

<7. Main process on the main control side: FIG. 8>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing on the main control unit 20 side.

  The main process starts when the power is turned on without operating the initialization switch (not shown), such as when recovering from a power failure, and when the initialization switch is turned on. May turn on. In any case, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, a voltage is supplied to each control board by the power supply board 31, and the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) starts the main control side main process shown in FIG. .

  In the main control side main process, the CPU 201 first executes a necessary initial setting process before starting the gaming operation (step S11). For example, it first sets itself to the interrupt disabled state, sets to a predetermined interrupt mode (interrupt mode 2), and initializes the register values in the CPU including each part of the microcomputer.

  Next, the state (ON, OFF) of the RAM clear signal which is an output signal of the RAM clear switch input through an input port (not shown) is determined (step S12). Here, the RAM clear signal is a signal for determining whether or not to initialize the entire area of the RAM, and usually has a value corresponding to the ON / OFF state of the initialization switch operated by the store clerk of the pachinko parlor. doing.

  Here, assuming that the RAM clear signal is in the ON state, the determination result in step S12 is “YES”, and the entire area of the RAM is cleared to zero (step S16). Therefore, the value of the backup flag set at the time of power-off becomes zero together with other checksum values.

  Next, a “RAM clear display command” for notifying that the RAM area has been cleared to zero is transmitted as an initialization command to each control board (step S17). Then, for example, 30 seconds is stored in the RAM clear notification timer as a time for notifying that the RAM has been cleared (step S18).

  Next, the CTC that outputs an interrupt signal for starting the timer interrupt operation is initialized (step S19), and the CPU is set in an interrupt enabled state.

  Thereafter, the interrupt disabled state and the interrupt enabled state are repeated until an interrupt occurs, and various random number update processes are executed during that time (steps S20 to S22). In this various random number update processing, various random numbers used in special symbol variation display games and normal symbol variation display games (random numbers related to big lotteries circulating through a predetermined numerical range by increment processing (big hit determination used in winning lottery) Initial values (including random numbers for special symbol determination used for random numbers for symbols, random numbers for symbol lottery), random numbers related to lottery of variation pattern designation commands (variable pattern random numbers), and random numbers for auxiliary per unit determination related to lottery per auxiliary) Update a random number (for example, initial value random number for jackpot determination, initial value random number for symbol determination, initial value random number for auxiliary hit determination) used for changing the start value (for example, add 1 to the count value of the counter) ).

  Returning to the determination process in step S12, the description will be continued. At the time of recovery from the power failure state, the initialization switch (RAM clear signal) is in the OFF state (step S12: YES). Therefore, in such a case, the backup flag value is determined following the determination processing in step S12 (step S13). The backup flag is set to the ON state (backup flag = 5AH) when the power is shut off, and is reset to the OFF state (backup flag = 00H) in the first timer interrupt processing after the power is restored. .

  Therefore, when the power is turned on or when recovering from a power failure, the backup flag should normally be in the ON state. However, the backup flag is reset (OFF) if the predetermined processing is not completed before the power is cut off for some reason. Therefore, when the backup flag is in the OFF state (step S13: NO), the process proceeds to step S16 and the operation of the gaming machine is returned to the initial state.

  On the other hand, if the backup flag is in the ON state (step S13: YES), a checksum calculation for calculating a checksum value is executed. Here, the checksum operation is an 8-bit addition operation for the work area of the RAM 203. When the checksum value is calculated, the calculation result is compared with the stored value at the SUM address in the RAM 203 (step S14). The SUM address stores a checksum value obtained by the same checksum calculation when the power is turned off. The stored calculation result is maintained by a backup power source together with other data of the RAM 203. Therefore, originally, both should match according to the determination in step S14.

  However, if the checksum operation could not be executed when the power was turned off, or even if it can be executed, the data in the work area may be damaged before the checksum operation of the main process is executed. In such a case, the determination result in step S14 is inconsistent. If data corruption is detected due to a discrepancy between the determination results (step S14: NO), the process proceeds to step S16, RAM clear processing is executed, and the operating state of the gaming machine is returned to the initial state. On the other hand, if the checksum value obtained by the checksum operation matches the stored value at the SUM address (step S14: YES), the stack pointer before power shutoff is restored based on the backup data, and processing at power shutoff is performed. The game restoration process necessary to start the game from the state is executed.

  When the game restoration process of step S15 is completed, the process proceeds to the process of step S19, the CTC is initialized and the CPU is set to the interrupt enabled state. Thereafter, the interrupt disabled state and the interrupt enabled state are set until an interrupt occurs. In the meantime, the above-described various random number update processes are executed (steps S20 to S22).

<8. Main control timer interrupt processing: Fig. 9>
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a timer interruption process on the main control side that is executed every about 4 ms by interrupting the execution of the main control side main process will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the main control side that is activated by interruption at regular intervals from the CTC.

  In FIG. 9, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 sets the interrupt disabled state, saves the contents of the register to a predetermined stack area (register save process), and executes the following steps S51 to S65. To go.

  When the above-described register saving process is completed, first, a power failure check process is performed to check whether power is normally supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S51).

  Next, a timer management process for managing a timer used for game operation control is performed (step S52). Timer values of various timers (for example, special symbol accessory operation timer described later) used for game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are updated here.

  Next, input management processing is performed (step S53). In this input management process, detection information from various sensors provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the RAM 203. Information detected by various sensors includes, for example, an upper start opening sensor 34a, a lower start opening sensor 35a, a normal symbol start opening sensor 37a, a lower large winning opening sensor 42a, a right large winning opening sensor 52a, a general winning opening sensor 43a, and the like. This is ON / OFF information of a switch signal output from the winning detection switch. Thus, it is monitored for each interruption whether or not a winning is detected at each winning opening. Here, it is also monitored whether or not there is an illegal winning at the lower start opening 35 or the big winning openings 40 and 50. Details of the input management process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, random number management processing within a timer interrupt for periodically updating random numbers related to each variation display game is performed (step S54). In this periodic random number update process, addition of various random numbers (+1 addition for each interrupt) used for special symbol variation display games and normal symbol variation display games including random numbers for jackpot lottery and random numbers for auxiliary hit determination and initial values ( Change start value).

  Next, an error management process is performed to monitor whether there is an abnormality in the game operation state (step S55). In this error management process, for example, a disconnection error due to disconnection between various boards or an illegal prize due to a goto action is monitored as an abnormality in the game operation state. Perform error handling corresponding to the error. In the error process related to the illegal winning, the ordinary electric accessory winning invalidation process (step S204 in FIG. 12 described later) in the input management process (step S53) or the special electric accessory winning invalidation process (step in FIG. 13 described later). In step S205), the state of the unauthorized information notification timer set in step S205 is grasped, and the presence or absence of unauthorized winnings is monitored. Specifically, the fraud information notifying timer is confirmed, and if this timer value is not zero, notifying processing related to the illegal winning, for example, sending an error notifying command to the effect control unit 24 is performed. Upon receiving this error notification command, the effect control unit 24 performs error notification such as generation of an error sound (alarm sound) by the speaker 46 and blinking of the lamp by the decorative lamp 45. Further, game stop means for stopping the progress of a predetermined game operation (for example, a game ball payout operation or a game ball launch operation) may be provided according to the type of error. Further, when an error occurs, the error information may be notified to the hall computer HC via the frame external terminal board 21.

  Next, prize ball management processing is performed (step S56). In this winning ball management process, the data stored in the above input management process is grasped, and a winning counter that counts the number of winning game balls (winning ball number) is checked. Is sent to the payout control board 29. Upon receiving this payout control command, the payout control board 29 causes the game ball payout device 19 to execute a payout operation. As a result, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening (a predetermined number of winning balls per winning ball promised for each winning opening × the value of the winning counter) is paid out. The winning counter is a winning counter corresponding to each winning opening (in this embodiment, the upper starting opening winning counter for the upper starting opening 34 and the lower starting opening winning counter for the lower starting opening 35 in a predetermined area of the RAM 203). The normal symbol start opening winning counter for the normal symbol starting opening 37, the lower winning opening winning counter for the lower winning opening 40, the right winning opening winning counter for the right winning opening 50, and the general winning opening 43 A prize counter for a prize opening).

  Next, normal symbol management processing is performed (step S57). In this normal symbol management process, a lottery per auxiliary in the normal symbol variation display game is performed, and the variation pattern of the normal symbol and the stop display mode of the normal symbol are determined based on the lottery result.

  Next, normal electric accessory management processing is performed (step S58). In this ordinary electric accessory management process, the generation of an excitation signal for solenoid control for the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41a necessary for the generation of the open electric game based on the lottery result of the auxiliary symbol lottery in the normal symbol management process (step S57). And the data (solenoid control data) is set. Based on the data set here, an excitation signal is output to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41a in solenoid management processing described later.

  Next, special symbol management processing is performed (step S59). In this special symbol management process, a big hit lottery in a special symbol variation display game is mainly performed, and a variation pattern of special symbols and a stop special symbol are determined based on the lottery result. Details of the special symbol management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, special electric accessory management processing is performed (step S60). In this special electric utility management process, when the big hit lottery result is “big hit” or “small win”, a setting process necessary to execute and control the hit game corresponding to the big hit is performed. Details of the special electric accessory management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, right-handed notification information management processing is performed (step S61). In this right-handed notification information management process, when the current gaming state is a short-time state, a probability variation state C, a probability variation state A, or a probability variation state B, that is, a gaming state in which a high-base gaming state of “electric support is present” occurs. In the case of, the setting process necessary to make the “Bonus position launching guidance effect during bonus game” that reports right-handed instruction information appear. The right-handed instruction information here has substantially the same content as the right-handed instruction information by the hitting launch position guidance effect. If so, it is instruction information for prompting the normal symbol start opening 37 to win a prize. The case where this right-handed information is notified is a case where it is estimated that the player has accidentally launched a game ball on the left side of the front of the game board in a state where there is an electric support, specifically, in a normal game state It is estimated that the launching operation that is effective in the above-described case, that is, the launching operation that causes the game ball to flow down from the gaming area side where the windmill 44 exists to the upper start opening 34, A case where a winning occurs at the start opening 34 or a case where no winning occurs at the normal symbol starting opening 37 even after a predetermined time elapses can be considered. Further, although different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol start ports are arranged on the left and right sides of the game area (for example, the normal symbol start port having the same function as the normal symbol start port 37 is provided). In a gaming machine (also provided above the windmill 44), a game ball may be awarded at the right normal symbol starting port in the presence of electric support.

  In such a case, in this right-handed notification information management process, the “right-handed instruction command” of the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. Upon receiving this right-handed instruction command, the effect control unit 24 displays, for example, an image prompting the player to “right-hand” on the liquid crystal display device 36 as the above-described launch position guidance effect (for example, “right-hand”). And a sound effect that prompts the user to make a right stroke (for example, a voice of “Right-hand strike”) is generated. If the right-handed notification information management process is not provided, when the effect control unit 24 determines that it is under the effect mode corresponding to the game state with the electric support state, You may comprise so that it can be taken out.

  Next, LED management processing is performed (step S62). In this LED management process, display data is output to the normal symbol display device 39 and the special symbol display device 38. Thereby, the change display and stop display of a normal symbol and a special symbol are performed. The special symbol display data created in the special symbol display data update process (step S309 in FIG. 14 described later) during the special symbol management process is output in this LED management process.

  Next, external terminal management processing is performed (step S63). In this external terminal management process, the operation state information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to an external device such as a hall computer HC or an island lamp through the frame external concentrated terminal board 21. The operation state information includes the fact that a big hit game has occurred (condition device has been activated), that a small hit game has occurred, that a special symbol variation display game has been executed or ended, a start port (upper start port 34 and The lower start opening 35) includes information related to the fact that the game ball has won.

  Next, solenoid management processing is performed (step S64). In this solenoid management process, based on the solenoid control data created in the ordinary electric accessory management process in step S58 or the special electric accessory management process in step S60, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41c, the lower prize winning solenoid 42c, Excitation signal output processing is performed on the right big prize opening solenoid 52c. As a result, a series of opening / closing operations of the movable wing piece 47 is executed to generate a normal electric open game, and a series of opening / closing operations of the open door 42b or the open door 52b is executed to generate a hit game.

  Then, after the processing of the above steps S51 to S64 is completed, the contents of the saved register are restored (register restoration processing), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S65). As a result, the timer interrupt process is terminated, the process returns to the main process on the main control side before the interrupt, and the main process on the main control side is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

(9. Input management processing: FIG. 10)
Next, the input management process in step S53 in FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing details of the input management process. In this specification, if necessary, address data (including table data described in the address) or the program for reading / writing main memory such as RAM and ROM in a register incorporated in the CPU The process of reading and taking in the result information obtained by the arithmetic processing of is referred to as "acquisition", and the CPU accessing the RAM work area and storing predetermined data is referred to as "storage" There is.

  In this input management process, the CPU 201 accesses the input port for each winning opening switch, and acquires the state of the input port of the switch signal output from the winning detection switch (step S201). Here, whether the switch signal output from the winning detection switch is the first level (H level) ON signal (logical value 1) or the second level (L level) OFF signal (logical value 0). Is read twice. If the values read twice are different, the reading operation is repeated again to increase the reliability. The read level (logical value) data is stored in the level data area of the RAM 203 (step S202). Here, for all winning detection switches (upper start opening 34a, lower start opening sensor 35a, normal symbol start opening sensor 37a, lower large winning opening sensor 42a, right large winning opening sensor 52a, and general winning opening sensor 43a). Switch level data is created.

  Next, switch edge data is created, and this switch edge data is stored in the switch edge data area of the RAM 203 (step S203). Here, switch edge data for all winning detection switches is created.

  Here, how to create the switch edge data will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a timing chart illustrating the reading of the input port related to the winning detection switch.

  In FIG. 11, times t1 to t12 indicate the respective points in the interrupt cycle in which the main control timer interrupt process is performed every 4 ms (one interrupt). In the example shown in FIG. 11, the switch signal output from the winning detection switch rises between time t2 and t3 and turns on, falls between time t4 and t5, and turns off. It rises between t6 and turns on, and falls between times t6 and t7 and turns off. In this example, the logical value of the switch level data read at each time point of time t1 to t8 and stored in the switch level data area of the RAM 203 is logic 0 at time t1 to t2, logic 1 at time t3 to t4, time Logic 0 at t5, logic 1 at time t6, and logic 0 at times t7 to t8.

  For the switch edge data, it is determined that an edge has occurred on the software by capturing the time when the logical value of this level data changes from “0” to “1”, and the logical value “1 (switch edge data ON) is determined at this edge. State) ”, and a case where there is no change in the logic state in the other level data is obtained by setting the logic value“ 0 (switch edge data OFF state) ”. When the logical value obtained as the switch edge data is “1”, the winning detection switch is turned on in software, that is, it is recognized that the game ball is detected by the winning detection switch (the winning is detected). . In the case of the example of FIG. 11, since the switch level data that was logic 0 at time t2 changes to logic 1 at time t3, a logic value “1” that means that the switch level data has changed at time t3 is This data is stored in the switch edge data area of the RAM 203. Similarly, since the switch level data that was logic 0 at time t5 changes to logic 1 at time t6, a logic value “1” is set, which means that the switch level data has changed at time t6, and This data is stored in the switch edge data area of the RAM 203. At other points in time, there is no change in the level data, so that the switch edge data having the logical value “0” is stored in the switch edge data area of the RAM 203. In the example of FIG. 11, the winning detection switch “ON” is set at time t3 and time t6, that is, “winning is present” at the winning opening corresponding to the winning detection switch.

  When the process of step S203 is completed, next, an ordinary electric accessory winning invalid process (step S204) and a special electric accessory winning invalid process (step S205) are sequentially performed. These winning invalidation processes monitor the presence or absence of fraudulent winnings based on the current operating state of the gaming machine and switch edge data. Details of the ordinary electric accessory winning invalidation process at step S204 will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, and details of the special electric accessory winning invalidation process at step S205 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, in the process of step S206, the switch edge data is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the switch edge data is in an ON state (logic 1). Here, the switch edge data stored corresponding to each winning opening is determined, and the presence / absence of winning in each winning opening is determined. If it is in the ON state (logical value 1) (step S206: YES), 1 is added to the winning counter corresponding to the winning opening that has been awarded (step S207: YES), and this input management process is exited. On the other hand, if it is in the OFF state (logical value 0) (step S207: NO), it is determined that there is no winning, and this input management process is exited without doing anything.

(9-1. Ordinary electric equipment prize winning invalidation process: Fig. 12)
Next, the ordinary electric accessory winning invalidation process in step S204 in FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the ordinary electric accessory winning invalidation process. In this ordinary electric accessory winning invalidation process, an illegal winning of the lower start opening 35 is monitored.

  In FIG. 12, the CPU 201 first determines the state of the public power open extension state flag (step S221). This general electric open extension state flag is a flag for designating the operation state of the open extension function. When the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), the “electric support is present” state when the open extension function is operating. When the flag is in the OFF state (≠ 5 AH), it indicates that the open extension function is inactive and “no electric support” state.

  When the above-mentioned normal power open extension state flag is in the OFF state (≠ 5AH) (step S221: ≠ 5AH), the state of the normal power operation flag is determined (step S222). This normal power operating flag is a flag for determining whether or not a general power open game is in progress. When the flag is in an OFF state (≠ 5AH), it indicates that the game is not in the open-circuit game. Although not shown in the figure, the state of the normal power operating flag is managed in the ordinary electric utility management process (step S58).

  If the normal power operation flag is OFF (≠ 5AH) (step S222: ≠ 5AH), it is determined whether or not the general power prize winning timer is 0 (step S223). This “general power winning award timer” is a margin time for discharging the remaining balls in the lower start opening 35 after the lower start opening 35 is closed. This is a timer set in (step S58).

  When the above-mentioned ordinary power prize winning timer is 0 (step S223: YES), switch edge data of the lower start opening 35 is acquired (step S224), and a win is detected at the lower start opening 35 based on the switch edge data. It is determined whether or not (step S225). If no winning is detected at the lower start opening 35 (step S225: NO), nothing is done and the normal electric accessory winning invalidation process is exited.

  However, when a winning is detected at the starting port 35 (step S225: YES), the winning is regarded as “illegal winning”, and 30000 ms (30 seconds) is stored in the starting port incorrect information timer (step S226). Exit the normal electric goods prize invalidation process. When the start port fraud information timer is set, an error sound related to an illegal winning in the error management process (step S55) in FIG. 9, for example, during the start port fraud information timer ≠ 0, an alarm sound is output from the speaker 46. An error notification such as generation is made. That is, in the absence of electric support (step S221: ≠ 5 AH), a series of opening / closing operations of the movable wing piece 47 by the general electric release game is completed (step S222: ≠ 5 AH), and the normal electric power effective winning timer has elapsed. (Step S223: YES), but if a game ball wins the lower start opening 35 (step S225: YES), it is considered that the winning is an illegal winning, and error processing related to the illegal winning is performed. As part of this, the start port fraud information timer is set (step S226). On the other hand, when the electric support is present (step S221: = 5 AH), when the series of opening / closing operations of the movable wing piece 47 by the general electric open game is not completed (step S222: = 5 AH), the normal electric power is valid. If the winning timer has not elapsed (step S223: NO), and if a game ball wins at the lower start opening 35, the winning is not an illegal winning, that is, it is treated as a regular winning. It will be.

  The reason for monitoring illegal winnings in the absence of electric support is as follows. If the electric support is present, the operating rate of the movable wing piece 47 is dramatically increased, and the lower start opening 35 is frequently opened. Therefore, it is not necessary to monitor illegal winnings in such a situation. is there. Further, in the present embodiment, since the lower start opening 35 is a winning opening with relatively few prize balls unlike the large winning openings 40 and 50, error notification is stopped even if there is an illegal winning. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is regarded as an illegal prize, the switch edge data of the lower start opening 35 may be cleared (logic 0). In this way, even when the lower start opening 35 is a winning opening with a winning ball, it is possible to invalidate the payout of the winning ball related to the illegal winning (no payout of the winning ball).

(9-2. Special electric equipment prize winning invalidation process: Fig. 13)
Next, the special electric accessory prize invalidation process in step S205 in FIG. 10 will be described.

  In a ball game machine, the so-called “Selgoto” or “Wire Goto” is used to aim for excessive prizes by forcibly opening a normally closed prize opening such as a big prize opening with a cell board or piano wire. The cheating that is called is rampant. The special winning exits that often pay out prize balls are especially targeted. In order to prevent such an act of losing money, all winning prizes in the jackpot game are treated as regular prizes, and winning prizes in other periods are treated as illegal prizes. Fraud prevention technology can also be considered. However, during the big hit game, the big prize opening is not always opened, and a round game is performed in which the big prize opening is opened and closed continuously. For this reason, the above-described fraud prevention technology has a problem in that even if an illegal act such as aiming for an excessive prize is made without closing the big prize opening, this cannot be detected. In view of the above-described problem, in the present embodiment, it is possible to monitor an illegal act during the big hit game by the special electric accessory prize invalidation process.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the special electric accessory prize invalidation process. In this special electric accessory prize invalidation process, illegal prizes for a plurality of types of large prize winning openings are monitored. The process from step S231 to S235 in FIG. 13 is the illegal prize monitoring process for the lower major prize opening 40, and the process from step S236 to S240 is the illegal prize monitoring process for the right major prize opening 50.

(Unauthorized prize-winning monitoring process for the lower prize-winning opening 40: steps S231 to S235)
In FIG. 13, the CPU 201 first acquires the switch edge data of the lower large winning opening 40 as the unauthorized winning monitoring process of the lower large winning opening 40 (step S <b> 231), and at the lower large winning opening 40 based on the switch edge data. It is determined whether or not a winning is detected (step S232). If no winning is detected at the lower major winning opening 40 (step S232: NO), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S236 without doing anything.

  On the other hand, when a winning is detected at the lower major winning opening 40 (step S232: YES), the state of the special electric accessory 1 operation flag is then determined (step S233). Here, the “special electric accessory 1 operation flag” is a flag used to determine whether or not the special variable winning device 42 is operating, and when the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH). Indicates that the special variable winning device 42 is in operation, and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the special variable winning device 42 is inactive. The “special electric accessory 2 operation flag” to be described later is a flag used to determine whether or not the special variable winning device 52 is in operation, and when the flag is in an ON state (= 5 AH). Indicates that the special variable winning device 52 is in operation, and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the special variable winning device 52 is inactive. Although the details regarding the setting state of the special electric accessory N operation flag (N = 1 or 2) will be described later, a period during which the flag is in an ON state (= 5 AH) between round games, that is, a special variable winning device. Is a period from when the big prize opening is opened to when the remaining ball discharge time (first predetermined time) elapses after the big prize opening is closed. On the other hand, during the period in which the flag is OFF (= 00H) between round games, that is, the period during which the special variable winning device is not in operation, the next round game is performed after the above-mentioned remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. This is a period in the interval time (second predetermined time) until the start.

  Here, the “remaining ball discharge time” is the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening after closing the big prize opening, in other words, the game ball won immediately before the big prize opening is closed. Indicates a margin time (for example, 1980 ms) for passing through the winning detection switch (the lower large winning port sensor 42a or the right large winning port sensor 52a) formed in the large winning port. The above interval time between round games (hereinafter referred to as “interval time before opening”) is the time after the remaining ball discharge time has passed and the remaining balls in the big winning mouth are discharged. This refers to a time width (for example, 20 ms) that defines an interval section until the big prize opening relating to the round game is opened.

  Returning to FIG. 13 again, when the special electric accessory 1 operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S233: ≠ 5AH), the switch edge data of the lower prize winning port 40 obtained in step S231 is cleared (step S231). S234). Here, even if the special variable winning device 42 is not moving, if a winning is confirmed for the lower large winning opening 40 provided in the special variable winning device 42, the winning is regarded as an illegal winning ( The switch edge data of the lower large winning opening 40 is cleared (logic 0) as part of the error processing related to the illegal winning). As a result, the determination in step S206 of FIG. 10 in the post-processing is “NO”, and the addition process of the lower big prize winning prize counter is not performed in step S207 of FIG. As a result, it is possible to invalidate the payout of the winning ball related to the illegal winning at the lower large winning opening 40 (no payout of the winning ball).

  Next, 30 seconds is stored in the special prize opening fraud information timer (step S235), and the process proceeds to step S237. When the big prize opening fraud information timer is set, in the error management process (step S55) in FIG. Error processing (error notification) is performed. In addition, even when it is considered that the prize is illegal, if the number of times that the prize is deemed illegal is reached a predetermined number of times (for example, two times or more) without immediately performing error processing related to the illegal prize, It may be configured to perform error processing related to illegal winning such as setting a big prize opening illegal information timer. In this case, a counter that counts the number of times that an illegal winning is considered may be provided, and error processing related to an illegal winning may be performed when the value of the counter reaches a predetermined number.

  On the other hand, even when a winning is detected at the lower major winning opening 40, when the special electric accessory 1 operation flag is ON (= 5AH) (step S233: = 5AH), it is determined that the winning is a regular winning. Regardless, the process of steps S234 to S235 described above is not performed, and the process proceeds to step S237.

(Unauthorized winnings monitoring process for the right big winning opening 50: steps S236 to S240)
When the processing proceeds to step S236, the CPU 201 first obtains the switch edge data of the right big prize opening 50 as the unauthorized prize monitoring processing of the right big prize opening 50 (step S236), and based on the switch edge data, It is determined whether or not a winning is detected at the winning opening 50 (step S237). If no winning is detected at the right big prize opening 50 (step S237: NO), nothing is done and the special electric accessory winning invalidation process is skipped and the process proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

On the other hand, when a winning is detected at the right big prize opening 50 (step S237: YES), the state of the special electric accessory 2 (N = 2) operation flag is then determined (step S238).
When the special electric accessory 2 operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S238: ≠ 5AH), the switch edge data of the right big prize opening 50 acquired in step S231 is cleared (step S239). Here, even if the special variable winning device 52 is not moving, if a winning is confirmed for the right large winning port 50 provided in the special variable winning device 52, the winning is regarded as an illegal winning. As part of the error processing related to the illegal winning, the switch edge data of the right big winning opening 50 is cleared (logic 0). As a result, the determination in step S206 in FIG. 10 of the post-processing is “NO”, and the right large winning opening winning counter addition process is not performed in step S207 in FIG. As a result, it is possible to invalidate the payout of the winning ball related to the illegal winning at the right big winning opening 50 (no payout of the winning ball).

  Next, 30 seconds is stored in the special prize opening fraud information timer (step S240), the special electric accessory winning invalidation process is exited, and the process proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

  On the other hand, even when a winning is detected at the right big winning opening 50, when the special electric accessory 2 operation flag is in the ON state (= 5AH) (step S238: = 5AH), it is determined that the winning is a regular winning. Regardless, the processing of steps S238 to S240 described above is not performed, the special electric accessory winning prize invalidation processing is skipped, and the processing proceeds to step S206 of FIG.

  In the special electric prize winning invalidation process described above, even if the special variable prize winning device is not in operation, if a prize is confirmed at the big prize opening provided by the special variable prize winning device, The prize is regarded as an illegal prize, and predetermined error processing is performed. Specifically, when a game ball wins at the lower major winning opening 40, when the special electric accessory 1 operation flag is in the ON state, the winning is treated as a regular winning, while it is in the OFF state. In such a case, the winning is treated as an illegal winning, and when a game ball is won in the right large winning opening 50, if the special electric accessory 2 operation flag is ON, the winning is regarded as a regular winning. On the other hand, if it is in the OFF state, the winning is handled as an illegal winning. In particular, during the round game during the big hit game, during the pre-release interval time after the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed, the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special electric accessory 2 operation flag are switched to the OFF state, and a grand prize is won. There is a period in which a winning for a mouth is treated as invalid (hereinafter referred to as a “large winning mouth winning invalid period”). As a result, during a jackpot game in which one big prize opening is opened, winning in the other big prize opening can be treated as an illegal prize and in a big hit game in which the one big prize opening is opened. Even in such a case, it is possible to treat the winning in the one big winning opening during the big winning opening winning invalid period as an illegal winning. In particular, during a round game, if there is a win during the pre-opening interval after the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed, it is monitored that the possibility of winning by fraudulent acts is extremely high. As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to strictly monitor the illegal winning even in the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, in the illegal prize-winning monitoring process for the lower university winning opening 40, the process after step S233 is performed on condition that the winning of the lower university winning opening 40 is confirmed (step S231, step S232: YES) In the unauthorized prize monitoring process for the right big prize opening 50, the form in which the processes after step S238 are executed on condition that the winning of the right big prize opening 50 is confirmed (step S236, step S237: YES) has been described. You may comprise as follows.

  In the unauthorized winning monitoring process for the lower major winning opening 40, first, the process of step S233 is performed to determine the state of the special electric accessory 1 operation flag. If the special electric accessory 1 operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), then the processing of step S231 to step S232 is performed, and it is determined whether or not a winning is detected for the lower large winning opening 40. When a winning at the lower major winning opening 40 is detected, the processing of steps S234 to S235 is performed. Similarly, in the same manner as for the illegal winning monitoring process for the right big prize opening 50, the process of step S238 is first performed to determine the state of the special electric accessory 2 operation flag. If the special electric accessory 2 operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), then the processing of step S236 to step S237 is performed to determine whether or not a winning is detected for the right big prize opening 50. When a winning at the right big winning opening 50 is detected, the processing of steps S239 to S240 is performed. In this way, first, the state of the special electric accessory N operation flag is confirmed, and the corresponding big prize is won even though the flag is in the OFF state (even though the special variable winning device is not operating). The same effect can be obtained even if it is configured to perform error processing (steps S234 to S235, S239 to S240) related to an illegal prize according to the case where a winning is detected for the mouth.

(10. Special symbol management processing: Fig. 14)
Next, the special symbol management process (step S59) in FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol management process in step S59.

  In FIG. 14, the CPU 201 first performs a special figure 1 start port check process for the special symbol 1 side (upper starter port 34 side) (step S301), and then a special symbol for the special symbol 2 side (lower starter port 35 side). 2. A starting port check process is performed (step S302).

  When the start opening check process in steps S301 to S302 is completed, the state of the small hitting flag is determined (step S303). This small hitting flag is a flag for designating whether or not a small hit game is in progress. When the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), it indicates that the small hit game is in progress. When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the small hit game is not being played.

  When the small hitting flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S303: ≠ 5AH), the state of the condition device operation flag is then determined (step S304). The condition device operation flag is a flag for designating whether or not a big hit game is being played. When the flag is in an ON state (= 5 AH), it indicates that a big hit game is being played and the flag is in an OFF state. (= 00H) indicates that the game is not a big hit game.

  When the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S304: ≠ 5AH), processing according to the processing state indicating the behavior of the special symbol (special symbol operation status: 01H to 03H) is performed (step S305: Special symbol operation status branch). If the game is neither a small hit game nor a big hit game, the special symbol is placed under a variable state, so that the special symbol operation status is “waiting (01H)”, “changing (02H)”, “checking” (03H) ) ", The corresponding processing is performed (steps S305 to S308). However, when the small hit game is being played (step S303: = 5AH) or when the big hit game is being played (step S304: = 5AH), the special symbol is not placed under a variable state, so the special symbol No processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S309. Here, “Waiting” indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is in a standby state for the next change, and “Waiting” indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is changing (change indication). The “under confirmation” indicates that the change of the special symbol is finished and the confirmation (stop) is being displayed (during the special symbol confirmation time).

  Specifically, when the special symbol operation status is “standby (01H)”, the special symbol variation start process (step S306) is performed. When the middle process (step S307) is “confirming (03H)”, the special symbol confirmation time process (step S308) is performed.

  In step S309, special symbol display data management processing is performed. In this special symbol display data update process, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating. If it is fluctuating, special symbol data (special symbol) that repeats blinking every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). If the special symbol is not changing, data for stop display (data for 7-segment blink display during special symbol stop display) is generated. The special symbol display data created here is output in the LED management process (step S62) of FIG. Thus, the special symbol management process is exited, and the process proceeds to the special electric accessory management process in step S60 of FIG.

  In the following, the above-described special figure 1 start opening check process (step 301), special figure 2 start opening check process (step S302), special symbol variation start processing (step S306), and special symbol variation processing (step S307). ) And the special symbol confirmation time process (step S308) will be sequentially described.

(10-1. Special Figure 1 Starting Port Check Processing: FIG. 15)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure 1 starting port check process in step S301. Here, a winning process relating to the upper start opening 34 according to the special symbol variation display game 1 is performed.

  In FIG. 15, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not a winning (winning ball) has been detected at the upper start opening 34 (step S311).

  When the winning of the upper start opening 34 is detected (step S311: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol 1 is 4 or more (step S312). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of the operation reservation balls of the special symbol 1 (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing 1 operation reservation balls”) is less than the maximum reservation storage number (here, the upper limit of four). If the winning of the upper start opening 34 is not detected in the determination of step S311 (step S311: NO), the special figure 1 start opening check process is exited without doing anything.

  When the special figure 1 operation holding ball number is 4 or more (step S312: YES), the process proceeds to step S325. On the other hand, when the number of the operation suspending balls does not become 4 or more, that is, when it is less than 4 (step S312: NO), the operation suspending ball number is incremented by 1 (+1) (step S313).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S313, various random numbers used for the special symbol fluctuation display game 1 based on the special figure 1 operation holding ball (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a variation pattern random number 1, and a variation pattern random number) The current value of the random number counter 2) is acquired and stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203 (step S314). In the reserved storage area of the RAM 203, the above-described various random number values are used as reserved data, and the start condition is established (the winning order) up to a predetermined stored number until it is used for the variable display operation of the special symbol 1. ) Is stored on hold. Further, in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203, a reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 (a first reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol 1 and a second reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol 2). Are provided, and the hold data corresponding to the number of the operation hold balls can be stored.

  Next, prefetch prohibition data (lower byte “01H”) prohibiting prefetch determination is acquired as winning command data (details will be described later) for creating a pending addition command (step S315), and prefetching on the special symbol 1 side It is determined whether or not the “special figure 1 prefetch prohibition condition” prohibiting the determination is satisfied (step S316). The special figure 1 prefetch prohibition condition is a condition for prohibiting the prefetch notice regarding the special symbol 1, that is, the prefetch notice for the special figure 1 operation holding ball. In the present embodiment, the prohibition condition is that the gaming state is either the short-time state or the probable variation states A to C, and the pre-reading notice regarding the special symbol 1 is prohibited in the case of any of these gaming states (pre-fetching notice) The lottery itself is prohibited). The reason for this is as follows.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability variation state A to C, it is placed under the “electric support” state, and the winning rate to the lower start opening 35 is remarkably improved. Special figure 2 operation hold ball occurs frequently. For this reason, it is scarcely necessary to generate a pre-reading notice effect for the special figure 1 operation holding ball. In addition, as will be described later, in this embodiment, when there is an operation holding ball in both the special figure 1 operation holding ball and the special figure 2 operation holding ball, the special figure 2 operation holding ball is preferentially digested. Function "(the special symbol variation display game 2 is executed more preferentially than the special symbol variation display game 1). For this reason, for example, when the game state is the above-mentioned electric support state, for example, only the pre-reading notice effect for the special figure 1 operation holding ball is currently generated, and the contents at this time are forewarning the winning of the probable big hit If this is the case, if the player recognizes this, the launch of the game ball is intentionally stopped so as not to win the lower start opening 35, and the special symbol variation display game 1 on the non-priority variation side is executed. Therefore, it is possible to deliberately aim for the probability variation big hit. At present, only the pre-reading notice effect for the special figure 1 operation holding ball is occurring, and if the notice content at this time is a notice of winning of a small hit or a non-probable big hit, the player will If it recognizes, by continuing to fire the game ball and winning the special start-up game 35 on the lower start opening 35 so as not to interrupt the special figure 2 operation holding ball, The game is digested while receiving the benefits of the jackpot lottery on the special symbol 2 side (in this embodiment, the special symbol variation display game 2 has a higher selection rate per 15R high base probability variation jackpot than the special symbol variation display game 1). You can go. In the present embodiment, in order to prevent such technical intervention, the prefetching notice in FIG.

  When the special figure 1 prefetch prohibition condition is satisfied (step S316: YES), the process proceeds to step S325. However, if the special figure 1 prefetch prohibition condition is not satisfied (step S316: NO), the process proceeds to step S317, and a random number determination table for special figure 1 (see FIG. 17) is acquired (step S317). The jackpot determination random number value stored in the RAM 203 is acquired (step S318), and the random number determination process described below is performed (step S319).

(10-1-1. Random number judgment processing (winning time judgment processing): FIG. 16)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the random number determination processing in step S319 described above. In this random number determination process, a “winning lottery” relating to a special symbol variation display game (here, the special symbol variation display game 1) is performed using the random number for jackpot determination. This random number determination process is performed as part of the “prefetch determination”.

  In FIG. 16, the CPU 201 first refers to the acquired hit random number determination table, compares the jackpot determination random number value with the determination value, and determines to which determination value the jackpot determination random number value belongs (step). S351).

(T-3: random number determination table for special figure 1: FIG. 17)
FIG. 17 shows the above-mentioned special figure 1 random number determination table. In the special figure 1 random number determination table of this embodiment, as shown in the drawing, in a predetermined lottery area (the size of the lottery area is 65536), a plurality of determination areas (determination values) for determining the hit type ) Is determined, and whether the jackpot is a big hit with a certain probability, depending on which judgment value the random value for jackpot judgment belongs to and the current jackpot lottery probability state (high probability state, low probability state) The distinction between small hits and loses is decided. Therefore, even if they belong to the same judgment value, depending on the current jackpot lottery probability state, there are cases where one hits and the other loses, so that the result is different (per special figure 2 for FIG. 29 described later). The same applies to the random number determination table).

(About jackpot winning)
Regarding the big hit, when the big hit determination random number value falls within the range of the judgment values 10001 to 10165, the big hit determination flag is “5AH” in both the low probability state and the high probability state, and “big hit winning” is set regardless of the big hit lottery probability state. Become. On the other hand, in the range of the judgment values 10166 to 11650, the big hit determination flag is “5AH” and “big hit win” in the high probability state, but the big hit determination flag is “00H” in the low probability state and “big hit non- “Winning”. For this reason, the jackpot winning probability of the present embodiment is about 1/397 in the low probability state and about 1 / 39.7 in the high probability state, so that the jackpot is won. When the big hit determination flag is “00H”, the current winning result is “lost” or “small hit” depending on the determination value.

(About winning small hits)
With regard to the small hit, if the big hit determination random number value falls within the range of the determination values 20001 to 20112, the small hit determination flag is “5AH” in both the low probability state and the high probability state, and “small winning is selected”. In addition, the winning probability for the small hit in this embodiment is about 1/585, which is lower than the winning probability for the big hit.

(About losing)
When the big hit determination flag is “00H” and the small hit determination is “00H”, it means that neither the big hit nor the small hit has been won, and the current winning result is “lost”.

  When the determination value to which the random number for jackpot determination belongs is determined in the process of step S351 above, the big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag are acquired based on the determination value and the current jackpot lottery probability state (step S352). Here, the state of the big hit determination flag (5AH or 00H) is taken into a general-purpose register (for example, A register) built in the CPU, and the state of the small hit determination flag (“5AH” or “00H”) is transferred to another general-purpose register. (For example, D register). In this state, the process exits the random number determination process and proceeds to step S320 in FIG. That is, the winning lottery result fetched into the A register and the D register is not stored in the RAM 203 but held in the respective registers, and the random number determination process is exited.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 15 again, when the above random number determination process (step S319) is completed, the special figure 1 symbol table selection table (see FIG. 19) is acquired (step S320), A random number value for symbol determination is acquired (step S321), and a special stop symbol data creation process described below is performed (step S322).

(10-1-2. Special stop symbol data creation process (special stop symbol data creation process when winning): FIG. 18)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the special stop symbol data creation process in step S322. In this special stop symbol data creation process, a “symbol lottery” relating to a special symbol variation display game (here, special symbol variation display game 1) is performed using the winning lottery result of the random number determination processing and the random number value for special symbol determination. Do. This special stop symbol data creation process is also performed as part of the “prefetch determination”.

  In FIG. 18, the CPU 201 first refers to the acquired special figure 1 symbol table selection table, and according to the winning lottery result obtained in the random number determination processing in step S319 (see FIG. 20 to FIG. 22). Is acquired (step S361).

(T-4: Special figure 1 symbol table selection table: FIG. 19)
FIG. 19 shows the above-described special figure 1 symbol table selection table. As shown in the figure, in the special figure 1 symbol table selection table of the present embodiment, the winning lottery result (win / failed type: big hit, small hit, lose) and the symbol table (for special figure 1) type are defined in association with each other. It has been. The symbol table type includes “big hit symbol table 1” selected in the case of big hit, “small hit symbol table” selected in the case of small hit, and “lost symbol table” selected in the case of loss. And are included.

(T-5. Symbol table (for special figure 1): FIGS. 20 to 22)
FIG. 20 shows a jackpot symbol table 1 (a jackpot symbol table for special figure 1), FIG. 21 shows a jackpot symbol table, and FIG. 22 shows a lose symbol table.

  As shown in the figure, each symbol table includes special symbol determination data, a special stop symbol number, and a variation pattern selection offset, depending on whether the special symbol determination random number value belongs to any determination region (determination value). Has come to be determined. In addition, the winning type is determined according to each determination value, whereby the big hit type, the small hit type, and the loss type are determined with a certain probability.

  The above “special symbol determination data” is data for identifying the jackpot type. Specifically, when the special symbol determination data is “01H”, it is 15R low base non-probable large hit, and when it is “02H”, it is 15R. Low base probability variation big hit, “03H” indicates 15R low base probability variation big hit, “04H” means 15R high base probability variation big hit, and “05H” means 2R low base probability variation big hit. When the special symbol determination data is “00H”, it indicates a small hit or a loss.

  Referring to the “judgment value” column of jackpot symbol table 1 in FIG. 20, if it falls within the range of judgment values 0 to 19, “15R low base non-probable big hit” is won (symbol selection rate (symbol lottery Probability): 60/200), if it falls within the range of judgment values 60-79, “15R low base probability variation α big hit” wins (symbol selection rate: 20/200), if it belongs to the range of judgment values 80-119 Will win the “15R low base probability variation β big hit” (design selection rate: 40/200), and if it falls within the range of judgment values 120 to 179, it will win the “15R high base probability variation big hit” (design selection rate: 60/200). 200), when it falls within the range of judgment values 180 to 199, it is a “2R low base probability variation big hit” win (symbol selection rate: 20/200), and any one of a plurality of types of big hits The winning is determined with a predetermined selection rate (lottery probability). Similarly, for the small hit symbol table and the lost symbol table, the small hit type (small hits A to C) and the lost type (lost A, B) are determined at a predetermined selection rate (see FIG. 21 and FIG. 22).

  The “special stop symbol number” is data specifying a special stop symbol type to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device, and is used to specify the stop symbol type of the special symbol on the main control unit 20 side. The In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, a special stop symbol number corresponding to each determination value is selected, and one big hit and other big hits, one small hit and other The special stop symbol number is different between the small hit or one lose and the other lose. For example, even in the case of a 15R low base non-probable big hit, the display mode of the stop special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device (in this embodiment, the display mode of “7 segments”) may be different. In this way, even if the hit type is the same, by making it possible to select a plurality of types of special stop symbol numbers, it becomes difficult to distinguish which type the player has won. In particular, as in the present embodiment, a special symbol display device is provided for a model in which a plurality of types of jackpots having the same operation mode of jackpot games are provided, and whether or not a jackpot with a probable change state is expected depending on the result of the battle effect. Making it difficult for the player to recognize the jackpot type from the special stop symbol is particularly effective in making the battle performance more interesting.

  The “variation pattern selection offset (denoted as“ offset ”in the figure)” is data used when selecting a pending addition command or a variation pattern designation command to be described later.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 18 again, in the process of step S361, specifically, referring to the above-mentioned special figure 1 symbol table selection table, the state of the big hit determination flag held in the registers A and D and the small hit determination If the flag status is big hit (big hit determination flag = 5AH, small hit determination flag = 00H), “big hit symbol table 1” is small hit (big hit determination flag = 00H, small hit determination flag = 5AH). Then, the “small hit symbol table” is acquired, and if it is a loss (big hit determination flag = 00H, small hit determination flag = 00H), the “lost symbol table” is acquired.

  Next, referring to the symbol table acquired in step S361 described above, the special symbol determination random number value acquired in step S321 is compared with the determination value of the symbol table, and the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and The fluctuation pattern selection offset is acquired (step S362). Here, the special symbol determination data is taken into the A register, the special stop symbol number (here, the special stop symbol number related to the special symbol 1) is taken into the B register, and the variation pattern selection offset is taken into the C register. In this state, the process exits the special stop symbol data creation process and proceeds to the starting port winning random number determination process in step S323 of FIG. That is, the special stop symbol data creation processing is exited while the data fetched into the A register, the B register, and the C register are not stored in the RAM 203 but are held in the respective registers.

  As a result, when the stop symbol data creation process (step S322) is completed, the start opening winning random number determination process described below is performed (step S323).

(10-1-3. Random number judgment process at start-up winning prize: FIG. 23)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing details of the start opening winning random number determination process in step S323. In this starting opening winning random number determination process, based on the data (special pattern determination data and variation pattern selection offset) obtained in the stop symbol data generation process in step S322, the winning command data used for generating the pending addition command (Second byte (EVENT): lower byte) is acquired. The random number determination process at the time of winning the start opening is also performed as part of the “prefetch determination”.

  This starting point winning random number determination process is roughly divided into (A) “winning command distribution table determination process (steps S371 to S372)” for selecting a winning command distribution table for determining a prefetch variation pattern, (B) “Winning command data determination process (steps S373 to S374)” for determining winning command data used to create a pending addition command.

(A) Winning command distribution table determination process (steps S371 to S372)
In FIG. 23, the CPU 201 first obtains a winning command distribution table selection table (see FIG. 24) (step S371).

  Next, with reference to the acquired winning command distribution table selection table, the winning command distribution table (FIG. 25, FIG. 25) corresponding to the special symbol determination data, the variation pattern selection offset, and the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode). 26) (step S372).

(T-6. Winning command distribution table selection table: FIG. 24)
Here, the above-described winning command distribution table selection table will be described. In the winning command distribution table selection table of this embodiment, a plurality of types of winning command distribution tables (based on the special symbol determination data (winning type), the variation pattern selection offset, and the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode)) ( Table type: any one of H1, H5 to H10, H12, and H13 (losing winning command distribution table for losing), A1 to A14 (winning winning command distribution table for winning)) The minute table is selected. For example, when the special determination data is 00H, the variation pattern selection offset is 00H, and the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) is 00H, the lost winning command allocation table 'H1' is selected. The winning command distribution table will be described later.

  The “variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode)” described above is data for identifying the current gaming state. FIG. 71 shows a variation pattern distribution designation number table. This variation pattern allocation designation number table is an explanatory diagram for explaining the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode). As shown in FIG. 71, when the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) is “00H”, it indicates “normal gaming state (normal)”, and when it is “01H”, “latent probability state (latent probability)”. “02H” indicates “time reduction state (time reduction)”, “03H” indicates “probability variation state C (probability variation C)”, and “04H” indicates “probability variation state A (probability variation A)”. "05H" indicates "probability change state B (probability change B)". The variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) is changed when there is a change in the gaming state.

(T-7. Winning command allocation table: FIGS. 25 and 26)
Next, the winning command distribution table will be described. FIG. 25 shows a winning prize command distribution table selected at the time of winning (at the time of big hit or small hit), and FIG. 26 shows a lost winning command distribution table selected at the time of loss.

  In each of the winning command distribution tables, one winning command data is selected from one or a plurality of types of winning command data (lower byte side of the pending addition command) by lottery using the random number 1 for the variation pattern. The selection rate is determined so as to be selected (when a single winning command data is selected, the selection rate is 100%). In the “prefetch fluctuation pattern” column in the figure, the contents of the prefetch fluctuation pattern designated by each winning command data are shown. In addition, the Arabic numerals in the figure indicate distribution values (the same applies to FIGS. 40 and 41 to 43). For example, referring to the column of the winning command distribution table A1 in FIG. 25, the fluctuation pattern with weak SP reach. The command “14H” corresponding to “weak SP reach” for specifying the type is selected by 1/239 (allocation value / lottery area size), and the variation pattern type with strong SP reach is specified “strong SP reach”. The corresponding command “17H” is selected at 30/239. The “variation pattern type” here is an individual classification when a plurality of types of variation patterns are focused (categorized) into groups of variation patterns of the same system, focusing on the characteristics of the variation mode. Note that a single variation pattern is also classified as a variation pattern type.

  Here, referring to the winning command distribution table selection table shown in FIG. 24, in the winning winning command distribution tables A1 to A14, A1 to A6 are selected in the normal gaming state or the latent state, and the short time state or the probability change state is selected. In the case of the state C, A7 to A11 are selected, and in the case of the probability variation state A or the probability variation state B, A12 to A14 are selected. Therefore, when the pre-reading determination is “hit”, a plurality of types of variation patterns common to the normal gaming state and the latent probability state, the short-time state and the probability variation state C, and the probability variation state A and the probability variation state B are common. Any one of the variation pattern types is designated.

  In the lost winning command distribution table H1, H5 to H10, H12, and H13, H1 (in the case of lose A) and H5 (in the case of lose B) are selected in the normal gaming state, and the latent state is H1. (For Loss A), H6 (For Loss B) are selected, H7 and H9 are selected for the time-short state or the probability variation state C, H10 and H12 are selected for the probability variation state A, and the probability variation state B In this case, H13 is selected. Therefore, when the prefetch determination is “losing”, any one variation pattern type is selected from among a plurality of common variation pattern types in the normal gaming state and the latent probability state, and in the short-time state and the probability variation state C. Will be specified. It should be noted that the case of the loss B in the normal gaming state and the case of the loss B in the latent state are different loss winning command distribution tables H5 and H6. As described above, any one variation pattern type is designated from among a plurality of common variation pattern types, and only a selection rate of a specific variation pattern type is different. Specifically, in the case of a loss B in the normal gaming state, the selection of a reach type (N reach, pseudo 2 run + N reach, weak SP reach, pseudo 2 run + weak SP reach) with a relatively low expectation of winning the big hit The reach type is higher than in the latent state and the expectation of winning a big hit is relatively high (pseudo 2 + normal medium weak SP reach, pseudo 3 + normal medium weak SP reach, normal medium high SP reach, The selection rate (pseudo duplex + normal medium strong SP reach) (lottery probability) is lower than that in the latent state (see the lost winning command distribution tables H5 and H6). This means that there will be a difference in the selection rate of the variation pattern of the special symbol between the case where “Lose B” is won during the normal gaming state and the case where “Lose B” is won during the latent state. (Refer to FIG. 39 and FIG. 41 described later) Accordingly, it is possible to make a difference in the occurrence rate of a specific effect between the real concealment effect mode and the secret concealment effect mode. Such a difference in the rate of occurrence of a specific effect at the time of losing becomes an important clue when the player estimates the current game state, and can increase the fun under the secret effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the winning prize command distribution table includes the following as winning prize command data for designating a pre-reading variation pattern at the time of winning.

  Used in the “normal game state” or “latent state”, and the winning pattern command data for specifying the variation pattern type with the reach effect is the variation pattern type with weak SP reach (weak SP reach), pseudo-ream Fluctuation pattern type (pseudo 2 series + weak SP reach, pseudo 3 series + weak SP reach) accompanied by weak SP reach, fluctuation pattern type (strong SP reach) with strong SP reach, and strong SP with strong SP reach It includes those that specify the variation pattern type with reach (pseudo 2 series + strong SP reach, pseudo 3 series + strong SP reach, pseudo 4 series + strong SP reach), and other specific effects (possibility of winning a small hit or 2R Low Base Probability Large Winning Possibility Winning Winning Command Data for Specifying Fluctuation Pattern Type with Notification Mode) 2R include those that specify the lower base probability variation jackpot variation pattern type with dedicated fluctuation pattern when winning (Koatari / 2R low base probability variation jackpot win).

  In addition, the variation pattern type with weak reach and the variation pattern type with strong reach are used as the winning command data used in the “probability variation state C” or “short-time state” and specifying the variation pattern type with reach production. In addition, there are things to be specified, and as a winning command data for specifying a variation pattern type with a specific effect, a variation pattern type (2R winning during a chance) with a variation pattern dedicated to the 2R low base probability variation big win winning, This includes specifying a variation pattern type (chance small / medium winning winning) with a variation pattern dedicated to winning.

  Furthermore, the variable pattern type with the probability changing probability (currently changing) is used as the winning command data that is commonly used during the “probability changing state A” or “probability changing state B” and specifies the variable pattern type with the reach effect. Reach) is included, and as a bonus command data for specifying a variation pattern type with a specific performance, a variation pattern type with a variation pattern dedicated to winning the 2R low base probability variation big win (2R winning during probability variation) And those that specify a variation pattern type (probability variation small / medium winning) with a variation pattern dedicated to winning a small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the lost winning command distribution table includes the following as lost winning command data for designating the prefetch fluctuation pattern at the time of the lost.

  It is used in “normal gaming state” or “latent probability state”, and as a loss winning command data for specifying a variation pattern type with reach production, a variation pattern type with normal reach (normal reach), with a pseudo-ream Fluctuation pattern type with normal reach (pseudo duplex + normal SP reach), Fluctuation pattern type with weak SP reach (weak SP reach), Fluctuation pattern type with pseudo SP and weak SP reach (pseudo duplex + weak SP) Reach, Pseudo triple + weak SP reach), Fluctuation pattern type with strong SP reach (strong SP reach), Fluctuation pattern type with pseudo SP and strong SP reach (pseudo 2 + strong SP reach, pseudo triple) + Strong SP reach, pseudo quadruple + strong SP reach), etc. are included.

  In addition, a fluctuation pattern type with weak reach (weak reach during chance) is designated as lost winning command data used in the “probability change state C” or “short-time state” and specifying the fluctuation pattern type with reach production. Things are included.

  Furthermore, the variable pattern type (probability changing reach) with the probability changing reach is used as the one that is commonly used during the “probability changing state A” or the “probability changing state B” and specifies the change pattern type with the reach effect. The lose win command data to be specified is included.

  In the case of “losing”, unlike the case of “winning”, since the possibility of winning a big hit is zero, a variation pattern type without reach is included. This variation pattern type without reach is referred to as a “normal variation type”. The normal variation type includes “normal variation 1 to 3” used in the normal gaming state or the latent probability state, “normal variation 1 hold 0 in chance” and “usual variation 1 hold 0” used in the probability variation state C or the short time state. “Normal fluctuation 2 during chance”, “Normal fluctuation 1 pending during probability change 1” and “Normal fluctuation 2 during probability change 2” used during probability variation state A, and “Normal fluctuation 1 during probability variation B” used during probability variation state B Etc. are included. These are positioned as variation pattern types with different normal variations. Among these normal fluctuation types, the fluctuation pattern type with normal fluctuation 1, the fluctuation pattern type with normal fluctuation 1 hold 0 during chance, the fluctuation pattern type with normal fluctuation 2 during chance, and the normal fluctuation 1 hold 0 during probability change The variation pattern type, the variation pattern type with normal variation 2 during probability variation, and the variation pattern type with normal variation 1 during probability variation B are designated by the lose prize command data. Note that indefinite (normal fluctuation / reach) indicates that, at the time of prefetch determination, it is unknown whether the fluctuation pattern type with reach or the fluctuation pattern type with normal fluctuation is specified. .

(B) Winning command data determination process (steps S373 to S374)
When the processing of step S372 is completed, the CPU 201 acquires the random number 1 for variation pattern (step S373), refers to the acquired winning command distribution table, and draws a lottery (winning command using the variation pattern random value 1). The winning command data (the lower byte side of the pending addition command) is acquired by data lottery (step S374). Here, winning command data (lower byte) is taken into the C register. In this state, the start opening winning random number determination process is exited, and the process proceeds to the process for creating the hold command (lower byte) in FIG. 15 (step S324). That is, the start opening winning random number determination process is exited while the data fetched into the C register is held in the register without being stored in the RAM 203.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 15 again, when the above-described starting-port winning random number determination process (step S323) is completed, a hold addition command is then created (steps S324 to S325), and this is stored without storing it in the RAM 203. It transmits to the control part 24 (step S326). Thus, the special figure 1 starting port check process is exited, and the special figure 2 starting port check process in step S302 of FIG. 28 is performed.

  It should be noted that the data used for creating the pending addition command, specifically, “random number determination processing (steps S319, S339)”, “special symbol data creation processing (steps S322, S342)”, and “start opening prize winning” The reason why the data obtained by the “prefetch determination” process of the random number determination process (steps S323 and S343) is not stored in the RAM 203 is as follows. In the present embodiment, the hold addition command is exclusively used for “prefetching notice effect”. Therefore, there is a particular problem even in a configuration in which the process is ended only by transmitting the hold addition command created based on the hold addition command or the data obtained by the prefetch determination to the effect control unit 24 without storing the data in the RAM 203. Absent. Although the details will be described later, the random number determination process (steps S319 and S339) is performed in the special electric utility operation determination random number determination process (step S409 in FIG. 32 described later) and the special symbol data creation process ( Steps S322 and S342) are used as a common module configuration in the stop symbol creation process (step S410 in FIG. 32 described later), and are obtained in the random determination process for determining the special electrical component operation and the stop symbol creation process. The data is stored in the RAM 203 because it becomes data necessary later for executing the big hit game according to the special symbol variation pattern and the big hit type.

(C-1: Hold addition command: FIG. 27)
FIG. 27 shows a list of pending addition commands. The hold addition command is one of the effect control commands, and is composed of 2-byte control data as shown. Specifically, the upper byte (first byte (MODE): “BXH (B6H to B9H is the operation of the special symbol 1) created according to the number of reserved balls and the special symbol type (special symbols 1 and 2). The number of reserved balls corresponds to 1 to 4 respectively, and BBH to BEH correspond to 1 to 4 operating reserved balls of the special symbol 2, respectively. ” The lower byte (second byte (EVENT): “XXH (XX is a numerical value corresponding to each command)”) Therefore, the pending addition command includes a series of processes relating to prefetch determination (steps S317 to S323). Contains the prefetch determination result information obtained in the above.

  Specifically, the pending addition command includes at least pre-reading variation pattern information related to special symbols, and other information includes the type of success / failure (can also include specific jackpot winning information) and / or pre-reading determination information. Game state information can also be included (see the “Content” column in the figure). When the hold addition command is transmitted from the main control unit 20, the production control unit 24 that receives the hold addition performs a pre-reading notice lottery based on information included in the hold addition command, and when the lottery result is a win, At the same time as the start of the symbol variation display game, or at a predetermined timing during the game, a pre-reading notice effect for the currently activated ball is displayed. In addition, when receiving the hold addition command, the effect control unit 24 flashes a winning effect (for example, an LED provided at an appropriate position of the gaming machine) that informs the starter that there has been a prize. An effect mode for notifying that there has been a prize is displayed.

  It should be noted that when there is a new winning when the number of active balls is 4 or more (step S312: YES), a holding addition command (holding addition command at the time of overflow winning (hereinafter abbreviated as “OF holding addition command”)) Is generated and transmitted to the production control unit 24. This OF pending addition command is also composed of 2 bytes, and the upper byte (MODE) is “B5H (corresponding to special symbol 1)” or “ “BAH (corresponding to special symbol 2)” and the lower byte (EVENT) are “00H” for designating an overflow prize.The lower byte is created during the random number determination process at the time of winning the opening at step S323. Also, the data for the overflow prize is once between the processing of steps S311 and S312 or between the processing of steps S331 and S332. (Lower byte “00H”) is acquired and if it is an overflow prize (when the number of suspended balls is ≧ 4), the process proceeds to step S325 or S345 as it is to create a corresponding OF hold addition command. In the case of the number of operation suspension balls <4), the corresponding retention addition command may be created by the processing route from step S313 or S333.

  The above-mentioned OF hold addition command is not used for the prefetch determination but is used exclusively for the above-described winning effect. However, the following effect may be displayed. For example, when the production control unit 24 receives the OF hold addition command, the operation that becomes a “big hit (may include a small hit)” in the current operation hold ball (the old operation hold ball in time series) When there is a holding ball, a notice effect that notifies that there is a “big hit” among the currently operating holding balls may be displayed. In addition, when the symbol variation display game result of this time is “big hit (may include small hits)”, a notice effect that notifies that the game result becomes “big hit” is displayed. May be. Although such a notice effect is displayed at the time of overflow winning, it plays the same role as the prefetch notice effect in that information related to the prefetch determination result is notified.

(10-2. Special Figure 2 Starting Port Check Process: FIG. 28)
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the special figure 2 starting port check process (step S302) in the special symbol management process of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure 2 starting port check process. In this special figure 2 start opening check process, a winning process relating to the lower start opening 35 related to the special symbol variation display game 2 is performed in the same manner as the special figure 1 start opening check process (step S301). Special figure 2 start opening check processing, the number of operation hold balls when winning in the lower start opening 35 is less than the maximum hold memory number (here 4), the number of operation hold balls, and acquisition of various random numbers The creation of a pending addition command is performed. Hereinafter, the same processing procedure as that of the special figure 1 start-up port check process (step S301) will be omitted as appropriate in order to avoid duplication.

  In FIG. 28, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not a winning (winning ball) is detected at the lower start opening 35 (step S331).

  When the winning of the lower start opening 35 is detected (step S331: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is 4 or more (step S332). The number of the operation reservation balls of the special symbol 2 (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing 2 operation reservation balls”) is stored up to the upper limit of four as the maximum reservation storage number of the special symbol 1. If the winning of the lower start port 35 is not detected in the determination in step S331 (step S331: NO), the special figure 2 start port check process is exited without doing anything.

  When the special figure 2 operation reservation ball number is 4 or more (step S332: YES), the process proceeds to step S345. On the other hand, when the number of the operation suspending balls is not 4 or more, that is, less than 4 (step S312: NO), the operation suspending ball number is incremented by 1 (+1) (step S333).

  Following the processing of step S333, various random numbers used for the special symbol variation display game 2 based on the special symbol 2 operation holding ball (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a variation pattern random number 1, and a variation pattern random number) The current value of the random number counter of random number 2) is acquired and stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 203 (step S334). The hold data is held and stored in the order in which the start condition is satisfied, with the maximum number of hold memories as an upper limit, until it is used for the variable display operation of the special symbol 2.

  Next, prefetch prohibition data (lower byte “01H”) prohibiting the prefetch determination is acquired as the winning command data (step S335), and the “special figure 2 prefetch prohibition condition” for prohibiting the prefetch determination on the special symbol 2 side is established. It is determined whether or not (step S336). The special figure 2 prefetch prohibition condition is a condition for prohibiting a prefetch notice regarding the special symbol 2, that is, a prefetch notice for the special figure 2 operation holding ball. In the present embodiment, the condition is that the game state is the normal game state or the latent game state, and in any of these game states, the prefetch notice regarding the special symbol 2 is prohibited (prefetch notice lottery itself). The reason for this is as follows. If the gaming state is either the normal gaming state or the latent probability state, the player is placed in a state without electric support, and the winning rate for the lower start opening 35 is significantly reduced. In particular, in the present embodiment, when “right-handed” is performed in the absence of the electric support, the winning rate of the upper start opening 34 is relatively increased due to the arrangement of the game nails and the falling direction changing member such as a decorative member. It is a gameability that impairs the profits of the player, such as a significant decline. For this reason, the player does not make a right strike in the absence of electric support, and no special figure 2 operation holding ball is generated, and a pre-reading notice effect for the special figure 2 operation holding ball is generated. Because there is little necessity.

  When the special figure 2 prefetch prohibition condition is satisfied (step S336: YES), the process proceeds to step S345. However, if the special figure 2 prefetch prohibition condition is not satisfied (step S336: NO), the process proceeds to step S337, and a special random number determination table for special figure 2 (see FIG. 29) is acquired (step S337). A jackpot determination random number value stored in the RAM 203 is acquired (step S338), and a random number determination process is performed (step S339). In this random number determination process, a “winning lottery” relating to the special symbol variation display game 2 is performed.

(T-8. Random number judgment table for special figure 2: FIG. 29)
FIG. 29 shows the above-mentioned special figure 2 random number determination table. The random number determination table for special figure 2 of this embodiment differs from the random number determination table for special figure 1 of FIG. 17 described above in the following points. In the special figure 1 hit random number determination table, when the big hit determination random number value falls within the range of the determination values 20001 to 20112, the small hit determination flag is “5AH” in both the low probability state and the high probability state, and the small hit is won. (See FIG. 17). However, in this special figure 2 random number determination table, there is no determination value itself for winning a small hit. In other words, in the special symbol fluctuation display game 1, the big win, the small hit, and the loss are targeted for the winning lottery, whereas in the special symbol variation display game 2, only the big win and the lost are targeted for the winning lottery. Of course, in the random number determination table for special figure 2 as well, the small hit may be determined as a winning lottery object.

  Next, a special symbol 2 symbol table selection table (see FIG. 30) is acquired (step S340), a special symbol determination random number value stored in the RAM 203 is acquired (step S341), and a special stop symbol data creation process is performed. This is performed (step S342). In this special stop symbol data creation process, “symbol lottery” related to the special symbol variation display game 2 is performed.

(T-9. Special table 2 symbol table selection table: FIG. 30)
FIG. 30 shows the above-mentioned special figure 2 random number determination table. In the special figure 2 symbol table selection table of the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the winning lottery result and the special table 2 symbol table type are defined in association with each other. The symbol table type includes a “hit symbol table 2” selected in the case of a big win and a “lost symbol table” selected in the case of a loss. In the special symbol fluctuation display game 2 (special symbol 2 side), since the small hit is excluded from the winning lottery object, the “small hit symbol table” selected in the case of the small hit is not included.

(T-10. Symbol table (for special figure 2): FIG. 31)
FIG. 31 shows a jackpot symbol table 2 (a jackpot symbol table for special figure 2). The lost symbol table is the same as the symbol table already described with reference to FIG. 22, and detailed description thereof will be omitted to avoid duplication. The jackpot symbol table 2 of this embodiment is different from the jackpot symbol table 1 of FIG. 20 described above in the following points. In the jackpot symbol table 2, a specific jackpot symbol selection rate (symbol lottery probability) is different. Specifically, the 15R low base non-probable big hit winning has the same symbol selection rate (60/200), but compared to the big hit symbol table 1, the 15R low base probable α big hit (symbol selection rate: 10) / 200) and 15R low base probability variation β jackpot (symbol selection rate: 20/200) and 2R low base probability variation jackpot winning (symbol selection rate: 5/200) have relatively low symbol selectivity, 15R The high base probability variation jackpot has a relatively high symbol selection rate (105/200). In particular, in the state with the electric support, the winning probability on the lower start opening 35 side is dramatically improved and the execution chance of the special symbol variation display game 2 is increased, so that the state with the electric support is a high base game state. In addition to the symbol lottery, the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  Next, the start opening winning random number determination process similar to that in the special figure 1 starting opening check process is performed (step S343), and a hold addition command is created based on the winning command data and the number of suspended balls (steps S344 to S345). Then, the created pending addition command is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S346), and the special figure 2 starting port check process is exited.

  After performing the special figure 1 start opening check process and the special figure 2 start opening check process described above, the process proceeds to steps S303 to S304 in the special symbol management process of FIG. If the state of the condition device operation flag is determined and it is not “small hit game” or “big hit game” (step S303: ≠ 5 AH and S304: ≠ 5 AH), the special symbol operation status branch (step S305) The process branches to a special symbol variation start process (step S306), a special symbol variation process (step S307), or a special symbol confirmation time process (step S308).

(10-3. Special symbol variation start processing: FIG. 32)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing details of the “special symbol variation start process (step S305)” performed when the special symbol operation status is “standby (01H)”.

  In FIG. 32, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special figure 2 operation holding ball number is zero (step S401), and if the special figure 2 operation holding ball number is zero (step S401: YES), then the special figure continues. It is determined whether or not the number of balls for which one operation is held is zero (step S402). By the processing in steps S401 and S402, the “priority change order” of which special symbol is preferentially used for change display (digested) is determined. In the present embodiment, when the operation holding ball is present in both the special figure 1 operation holding ball and the special figure 2 operation holding ball, the special figure 2 operation holding ball is provided with a “priority variation function”. Yes. That is, the special symbol variation display game 2 is executed more preferentially than the special symbol variation display game 1. More specifically, on the condition that the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is stopped and displayed, the first reserved storage area (first reserved storage means (the reserved storage area related to the operation reserved ball on the special symbol 1 side)). ) Is stored in the second reserved storage area (second reserved storage means (special reserved memory (special reserved memory (the reserved memory related to the activated reserved ball on the special symbol 1 side))). The second holding data relating to the special symbol 2 (second holding memory (holding memory relating to the operation holding ball on the special symbol 2 side)) is not stored in the holding memory area relating to the operation holding ball on the symbol 2 side)) In such a case, the display of the first special symbol based on the first stored data among the first stored data is started, while the second reserved data is displayed in the second reserved storage area. Is stored, Regardless of whether or not the first hold data is stored in the first hold storage area, the second special symbol based on the hold data stored first among the second hold data. Fluctuation display is started.

  When the number of the operation reservation balls is zero in both the special figure 2 operation reservation balls number and the special figure 1 operation reservation balls number (step S401: YES and step S402: YES), the state of “no operation reservation balls” is This is a case where the special symbol is in a standby state and has no reserved memory, and it is necessary to inform the effect control unit 24 that the special symbol has been entered. Therefore, a “demonstration display command” for displaying the demonstration screen is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 as an effect control command (step S418). However, if the demonstration display command is sent without condition when the number of active balls is zero, the demonstration display command will be repeated every 4 ms as long as the special figure pending ball number is zero. Transmission occurs. Therefore, it is determined whether the demo display command has not been transmitted. If the demo display command has not been transmitted, the demo display command is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. If the demo display command has already been transmitted, The special symbol management process is skipped without transmitting the demonstration display command to the effect control unit 24. If the production control unit 24 does not receive the production control command (for example, the hold addition command) related to the symbol variation display game even after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the demonstration display command, the variation display operation is performed for a certain period of time. It is assumed that a state of not waiting (waiting for a customer) has occurred, and a “demo screen display” for notifying that the game is waiting is performed.

  If the number of special reserve balls 1 or 2 is not zero (step S401: NO or S402: NO), the process at the start of symbol variation for the active reserve balls used for the current variation display (Steps S403 to S417) are performed. In addition, regarding the processing of steps S403 to S417 described below, if it is “NO” in the determination of step S401, the special figure 2 operation holding ball is “NO” in the determination of step S402. In the case of a special figure 1 action hold ball, the processing contents related to both of the action hold balls are basically the same, so in order to avoid duplicate descriptions, special symbols unless otherwise required The description will be made without distinguishing between 1 and 2.

  If it progresses to step S403, 1 will subtract the number of operation hold balls used for the present fluctuation display (step S403), and a "hold subtraction command" will be transmitted to the production | presentation control part 24 (step S404). This hold subtraction command includes information about the number of held balls after subtraction.

  Next, the special symbol operation confirmation data is stored (step S405). This special symbol operation confirmation data is information for designating the special symbol type that will start the variation. For example, if the special symbol 1 is in the variation start state, “00H” is indicated, and the special symbol 2 is in the variation start state. If there is, “01H” is stored in the special symbol operation confirmation data.

  Next, the hold data stored in the hold storage area of the RAM 203 is shifted (step S406), and the hold 4 storage area is cleared to zero (step S407). In the processing of steps S406 to S407, the hold data (the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, the fluctuation pattern random number) stored in the hold storage area (hold 1 storage area) corresponding to the hold storage number n = 1. 1 and the variation pattern random number 2) are read out and stored in the random number storage area for determination of the RAM 203, and the reserved storage area (hold 2 storage area, reserved) corresponding to the reserved n storage area (n = 2, 3, 4) (3 storage area, 4 storage area) are stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of active balls held = n−1. That is, the hold data in the hold 1 storage area is shifted to the random number storage area for determination, and the hold data after the hold 2 storage area is numbered one by one (hold 2 storage area → hold 1 storage area, hold 3 storage). Area → holding 2 storage area, holding 4 storage area → holding 3 storage area) and overwriting, and a space is provided in the holding 4 storage area. As a result, the start order of the special symbol variation display game coincides with the order of the number n of activated balls (n = 1, 2, 3, 4), and any of the held data acquired when the activated balls are generated. It is specified whether or not it corresponds to the operation hold ball, and a new operation hold ball can be stored.

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining number of times for the 70 rotations defined as the specified number of fluctuations (number of times for shortening) of the special symbol under the time-shortened state. The “remaining short number of times command” including the number of times information is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S408). This “remaining short time number command” is used when the remaining short time number information is notified on the effect control unit 24 side.

  Next, a random determination process for determining the special electronic component operation is performed (step S409). In the random determination process for determining the action of the special electric character, the “winning lottery” relating to the current special symbol variation display game is performed using the random number for determining the big hit. Note that the random determination process for determining the operation of the special electronic component is “random determination process” (step S319 in FIG. 15, step S339 in FIG. 28, which is one of the “prefetch determination” processes in that “winning lottery” is performed. This process is the same as “see FIG. 16 showing the details thereof”, and is performed here as part of the “determination at the start of fluctuation” process. The details of the special electric utility operation determination random number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the above-mentioned random determination process for determining the special electronic component operation is completed, a special stop symbol creation process is performed (step S410). In the special stop symbol creation process, a “symbol lottery” relating to the special symbol variation display game is performed using the winning lottery result of the special character action determination random number determination process and the special symbol determination random number value. The special stop symbol creation process is “special stop symbol data creation process (step S322 in FIG. 15, step S339 in FIG. 28, details thereof), which is one of the“ prefetch determination ”processes in that“ design lottery ”is performed. 18) ”, which is performed as part of the“ judgment start determination ”process. Details of the special symbol stop symbol creation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the special stop symbol creation process is finished, a game state transition preparation process is performed (step S411). In the game state transition preparation process, as a setting for transitioning the game state, settings necessary for designating a game state to be transitioned after the big hit game are performed. Based on the data set here, the game state after the big hit game is determined. Details of the game state transition preparation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game state transition preparation process is completed, a special symbol variation pattern creation process is performed (step S412). In the special symbol variation pattern creation process, the winning lottery result of the random determination process for special electric utility operation determination, the symbol lottery result of the special stop symbol creation process, the random number for variation pattern 1, and the random number for variation pattern 2 are used this time. A variation pattern of a special symbol to be used for the variation display operation is determined, and a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern is created. Note that the special symbol variation pattern creation processing is a creation processing related to the start opening winning random number determination processing and the pending addition command, which is one of the 'prefetching determination' processing in that the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined (step of FIG. 15). S323 to S325, steps S343 to S345 in FIG. 28 (see FIG. 23), and is performed as part of the “determination at the start of change” process. Details of the special symbol variation pattern creation processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, 5AH (ON state) is stored in a special symbol N changing flag (N = 1, 2) for designating that the change display is being performed (step S413). The special symbol changing flag is a flag used for determining the operating state of the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, specifically, the display state of the special symbol, and the flag is in the ON state (= 5AH). In this case, it indicates that the special symbol is changing, and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the special symbol is being stopped. The special symbol 1 changing flag (N = 1) corresponds to the special symbol 1 side, and the special symbol 2 changing flag (N = 2) corresponds to the special symbol 2 side.

  Next, a decorative symbol designation command is created based on the symbol lottery result of the special stop symbol creation process in step S410 (step S414) and transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S415). This decorative symbol designation command includes a special symbol type (information of the special symbol that is the target of processing) and winning category information (type of jackpot, small hit, lose), on the production control unit 24 side, Effects that should appear during the symbol variation display game, and lottery of decorative symbols (for example, combinations of decorative symbols when forming a reach state, and combinations of decorative symbols (decorative symbols that are finally stopped)) Used when making decisions.

  Then, the process proceeds to the process of step S416, and as the change start time setting process, the special symbol operation status is switched to “Fluctuating (02H)” (02H is stored in the special symbol operation status), and 00H is stored in the determination random number storage area ( Clear to zero).

  When the special symbol variation start process is over, the special symbol display data update process (step S309) of FIG. 14 is performed, and thus the special symbol variation display is started. Accordingly, the special symbol management process is exited, and the process proceeds to the special electric accessory management process (step S60) of FIG.

(10-3-1. Random number determination process for determining the operation of special electrical equipment (determination process per change start time): FIG.
Next, the random number determination process (step S409) for determining the special electric component operation will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing details of the random determination process for determining the special electric utility operation in FIG.

  In FIG. 33, the CPU 201 first obtains the random number determination table for special figure 1 (see FIG. 17) or the random number determination table for special figure 2 (see FIG. 29) based on the special symbol operation confirmation data (step 29). S421).

  Next, a random number determination process at the start of fluctuation is performed (step S422). The random number determination process at the start of the fluctuation is the random number determination process of the special figure 1 start port check process (see step S319 in FIG. 15, FIG. 16 showing the details) or the random number determination process of the special figure 2 start port check process (FIG. The processing content is the same as that of step S339 of 28, see FIG. That is, the random number determination process at the time of winning a prize and the random number determination process at the start of variation have the same module configuration, and as a result, the processing procedure is also the same. In this way, the random number determination process at the time of winning a prize and the random number determination process at the start of variation have the same module configuration, so that a common program can be used, so that each can be written in a separate independent program. This can contribute to a reduction in program capacity.

  Particularly in the case of a “gaming machine with a prefetch function” that generates a prefetch notice effect as in the present embodiment to increase gameability, the program capacity must be increased due to an increase in processing related to the prefetch determination. Unexpected situations can occur. However, in the case of gaming machines targeting No. 7 sales under the Law on Customs Sales etc. and Adequacy of Businesses, etc. Installed in Pachinko Shops, the Regulations Regarding the Recognition of Game Machines and Type Approval in the Law Because the program capacity of the ROM mounted on the main board (in this embodiment, the main control unit 20 corresponds) that controls the overall game operation is limited (Table 3 of the same rule: unauthorized modification and other changes) The technical standards related to the structure of gaming machines for preventing the situation (related to Article 6)) and the reduction of program capacity are important. In the present embodiment, a gaming machine that can solve such a problem can be provided.

  In the above random number determination process, the process is exited with the state of the big hit determination flag (5AH or 00H) and the state of the small hit determination flag (5AH or 00H) being taken into the registers (A and D registers). The big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag held in each register are stored in the hit determination flag area of the RAM 203 (step S423). As a result, the random number determination process for determining the special electric utility operation is skipped, and the process proceeds to the special stop symbol creation process (step S410) in FIG.

(10-3-2. Special stop symbol creation process (variation start special stop symbol data creation process): FIG. 34)
Next, the special stop symbol creation process (step S410) will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing details of the special stop symbol creation process of FIG.

  In FIG. 34, the CPU 201 first acquires the special symbol 1 symbol table selection table (see FIG. 19) or the special symbol 2 symbol table selection table (see FIG. 30) based on the special symbol operation confirmation data (step 30). S425).

  Next, a random number value for special symbol determination stored in the RAM 203 is acquired (step S426), and the winning lottery result obtained in the random determination processing for special electrical component operation determination in step S409, that is, the big hit determination flag and the small hit number The determination flag is acquired (step S427).

  Next, a special stop symbol data creation process at the start of fluctuation is performed (step S428). The special stop symbol data creation process at the start of the fluctuation is a special stop symbol data creation process (see step S322 of FIG. 15, FIG. 18 showing the details) of the special figure 1 start opening check process or a special figure 2 start opening check process. This is the same processing content as the special stop symbol data creation processing (see step S342 in FIG. 28, see FIG. 18 showing the details). That is, the special stop symbol data creation process at the time of winning and the special stop symbol data creation process at the start of variation have the same module configuration, and as a result, the processing procedure is also the same. That is, by using a common program with the same module configuration for the special stop symbol data creation process at the time of winning and at the start of variation, as in the random number determination process of the above-mentioned special electronic component operation determination random number determination process, It is possible to contribute to the reduction of the program capacity rather than describing both with separate independent programs. In the present embodiment, in addition to the random number determination process, the special stop symbol data creation process has the same module configuration at the time of winning and at the start of fluctuation, and can contribute to further reduction in program capacity.

  In the special stop symbol data creation process described above, the special symbol determination data, the special stop symbol number, and the variation pattern selection offset acquired based on the corresponding symbol table (see FIGS. 20 to 22 and 31) are registered in the register (A register). , B register, and C register), the process is terminated, and then the special symbol determination data, special stop symbol number, and variation pattern selection offset held in each register are stored in the RAM 203 (step S429). ). Thus, the special stop symbol creation process is exited, and the process proceeds to the game state transition preparation process (step S411) of FIG.

(7-1-3-3. Game state transition preparation process: FIG. 35)
Next, the gaming state transition preparation process (step S411) will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing details of the game state transition preparation process of FIG.

  In FIG. 35, the CPU 201 first acquires a jackpot determination flag and determines the state of the jackpot determination flag (step S431). If the big hit determination flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), nothing is done and the game state transition preparation process is exited (step S431: ≠ 5AH).

  When the big hit determination flag is in the ON state (= 5AH) (step S431: = 5AH), the gaming state transition table selection table is acquired (step S432).

  Next, with reference to the acquired gaming state transition table selection table, a gaming state transition table corresponding to the gaming state determination number (YJ) and the jackpot type (special symbol determination data) is acquired (step S432).

(T-11. Game state transition table selection table: FIG. 36)
FIG. 36 shows the gaming state transition table selection table described above. In the gaming state transition table selection table of the present embodiment, as shown in the drawing, gaming state transition tables (table types: “JTTBL-1” to “JTTBL-1” to “JTBL-1”) associated with the gaming state determination number (YJ) and the special symbol determination data. JTTBL-5 ") is defined. Specifically, one game state transition table is selected from a plurality of types of game state transition tables based on the game state determination number (YJ) and special symbol determination data.

  Here, the “gaming state determination number (YJ)” identifies an internal gaming state that is distinguished by the presence / absence of an electric support state such as a normal gaming state, a probability change state, a short-time state, or a latent probability state and a jackpot lottery probability state. It is data. Referring to the variation pattern allocation designation number table of FIG. 71, when the game state determination number (YJ) is “00H”, the big hit lottery probability is low (low probability state) and there is no electric support. “Normal game state”, when “01H”, the probability of big hit lottery is high (high probability state) and “latent probability state” without electric support, and when “02H”, the probability of big hit lottery is low “Time-short state”, which is a state with electric support, and “03H” indicate a “probability change state” where the probability of winning a big hit is high and a state with electric support is present. Therefore, the game state determination number (YJ) is different from the data for identifying the game state itself, such as the variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode), in that it identifies the internal game state as described above.

(T-12. Game state transition table: FIG. 37)
FIG. 37 shows the above-described gaming state transition table. In the game state transition table of the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, a data group necessary for designating the game state after the big hit game is defined. Specifically, the utility power release extended transition state buffer, the normal symbol short transition state buffer, the normal symbol probability transition state buffer, the special symbol short state transition state buffer, the special symbol certain transition state buffer provided in the RAM 203, Various data to be stored in the special symbol time / count counter buffer, the special symbol probability variation counter buffer, the variation pattern allocation designation number buffer, and the special symbol variation counter buffer are defined. First, the role of each buffer and various flags stored in these will be described.

(General power utility opening extension transition state buffer)
The “general utility release extension transition state buffer” is used to set a general utility release extension state flag. The “general utility release extension state flag” is a flag for designating the operation state of the release extension function. When the flag is ON (= 5 AH), The state is “present state”, and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the open extension function is inactive and “no electric support” state.

(Normal symbol short transition buffer)
The “normal symbol short time transition state buffer” is used to set a normal symbol short time state flag. The “ordinary symbol short time state flag” is a flag for designating the operating state of the normal symbol short time function. When the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), the “normal symbol short time state flag” indicating that the normal symbol short time function is in operation. State ", and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the normal symbol short function is not activated and the" normal symbol non-short state ".

(Normal symbol change transition buffer)
The “normal symbol probability change state buffer” is used to set a normal symbol probability change state flag. The “normal symbol probability changing state flag” is a flag for designating an auxiliary lottery probability state, that is, an operating state of the normal symbol probability changing function. When the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), the normal symbol probability changing function is set. It indicates that the state is the “probability change state per assistance” during operation, and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that it is a “low probability state per assistance” in which the normal symbol probability change function is not activated.

(Special symbol short state transition state buffer)
The “special symbol short time state transition state buffer” is used for setting a special symbol short time state flag. The “special symbol short time state flag” is a flag for designating the operation state of the special symbol short time function. When the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), the “special symbol short time state flag” during the special symbol short time function is operating. State ", and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the special symbol non-time-short state is inactive.

(Special Symbol Probability Transition Status Buffer)
The “special symbol probability change state buffer” is used to set a special symbol probability change state flag. The “special symbol probability changing state flag” is a flag for designating the jackpot lottery probability state, that is, the operating state of the special symbol probability changing function. When the flag is ON (= 5 AH), the special symbol probability changing function is activated. The “high probability state” is shown in the middle, and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the special symbol probability changing function is not operated in the “low probability state”.

(Special design short time counter buffer)
The “special symbol short time counter buffer” is used to set a short time count in the special symbol short time counter. In the present embodiment, 70 times is set as the specified number of fluctuations of the special symbol under the short-time state.

(Special symbol variation counter buffer)
The “special symbol probability variation counter buffer” is used to set the probability variation number in the special symbol probability variation counter. In the present embodiment, 10000 times is set as the specified number of fluctuations of the special symbol under the probability variation state.

(Variation pattern distribution specification number buffer)
The “variation pattern allocation designation number buffer” is used to set a variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode).

(Special symbol variation counter buffer)
The “special symbol change count counter buffer” is used to set a special symbol change count (hereinafter referred to as a “gaming state transfer prescribed count”) that triggers a game state transition to the special symbol change count counter. . In the present embodiment, 70 times is set as the specified number of fluctuations of the special symbol that triggers the transition from one gaming state to another gaming state. In the present embodiment, as already described, when the probability variation state C or the probability variation state A continues without winning a big hit, the probability variation state B is obtained on the condition that the prescribed number of game state transitions has been completed 70 times. Has been moved to.

  When various data specified by each game state transition table is stored in each of the buffers, the game state after the end of the big hit game is specified. As shown in the figure, “JTTBL-1” is a short-time state, “JTTBL-2” is a latent probability state, “JTTBL-3” is a probability variation state C, “JTTBL-4” is a probability variation A, and “JTTBL-5” is a probability variation. It is a gaming state transition table for shifting to B (in particular, refer to the column of “transfer destination gaming state type” in the figure).

  Returning to the description of FIG. 35 again, when the process of step S432 is completed, a state buffer setting process is performed (step S433). In this state buffer setting process, with reference to the acquired gaming state transition table, the above-mentioned normal utility release extended transition state buffer, normal symbol short transition state buffer, normal symbol probability transition state buffer, special symbol short state transition state Derived from the game state transition table to each of the buffer, special symbol probable change state buffer, special symbol short-time counter buffer, special symbol probable number counter buffer, variation pattern allocation designation number buffer, and special symbol variation number counter buffer The corresponding value to be stored is stored. The values stored in these buffers are stored in predetermined areas (a flag storage area and a counter storage area corresponding to each buffer) in the RAM 203 in step S594 during the big hit end process of FIG. Thereby, the game state transition preparation process is exited, and the process proceeds to the special symbol variation pattern creation process (step S412) in FIG.

(10-3-4. Special symbol variation pattern creation processing: FIG. 38)
Next, the special symbol variation pattern creation process (step S412) will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation pattern creation processing of FIG.

  In this special symbol variation pattern creation process, as a special symbol variation pattern determination process to be used for the current variation display operation, (A) basic contents (basic pattern as a basis of the special symbol variation pattern) "Fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy determination process (steps S441 to S442)" for selecting the first hierarchy of the fluctuation pattern distribution table used when determining ()), and (B) the fluctuation pattern distribution table “Basic pattern” for selecting the second pattern of the variation pattern distribution table used when determining the basic pattern based on the first hierarchy and determining the specific content (detail pattern) of the variation pattern of the special symbol Based on the determination process (steps S443 to S444) "and (C) the second hierarchy of the fluctuation pattern distribution table, the special pattern fluctuation pattern “Detailed pattern determination processing (steps S445 to S447)” for determining the specific contents (detailed pattern) and the variation time of the special symbol, and (D) “Fluctuation pattern designation command for creating the variation pattern designation command” Creation process (step S448) ". The “basic pattern” is a “variation pattern type” in which a plurality of types of variation patterns are focused on the characteristics of the variation mode and the variation patterns of the same system are collectively classified. On the other hand, the “detailed pattern” refers to “individual variation patterns” included in the variation pattern type. For example, if the variation pattern type with weak SP reach includes a variation pattern with weak SP reach 1, a variation pattern with weak SP reach 2, and a variation pattern with weak SP reach 3 The type of variation pattern corresponds to a detailed pattern. Hereinafter, these processes will be described in detail.

(A) Fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy determination process (steps S441 to S442)
In FIG. 38, the CPU 201 first obtains a variation pattern distribution table selection table (see FIG. 39) (step S441), and then refers to the variation pattern distribution table selection table to refer to the special symbol determination data and the variation pattern. A variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy (see FIG. 40) corresponding to the selection offset, the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), and the number of operation suspension balls is acquired (step S442).

(T-13. Fluctuation pattern distribution table selection table: FIG. 39)
FIG. 39 shows the above-described variation pattern distribution table selection table. As shown in the drawing, the variation pattern allocation table selection table of the present embodiment includes special symbol determination data (winning type), variation pattern selection offset, variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode), and the number of suspended balls. The first layer of the associated variation pattern distribution table (table types: tables A1 to A14 (for winning), H1 to H13 (for losing)) is defined. Specifically, based on the special symbol determination data (winning type), the variation pattern selection offset, the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode), and the number of suspended operation balls, a plurality of types of variation pattern allocation table first layer Any one of the variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy is selected from among them.

(B) Basic pattern determination processing: steps S443 to S444)
After selecting and acquiring the first hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table in step S441, next, the variation pattern random value 1 stored in the determination random number storage area of the RAM 203 is acquired (step S443). Then, with reference to the obtained first variation pattern distribution table, the variation start command data 1, the variation addition time (addition time) data, and the variation pattern distribution table are determined by lottery using the random number 1 for the variation pattern. The second hierarchy is acquired (step S444).

  The fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy will be described. The first hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table is a table for determining a basic pattern that is a base of the variation pattern of the special symbol. The first hierarchy of the fluctuation pattern distribution table includes a first fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy selected at the time of hit (big hit or small hit) and a first fluctuation fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy selected at the time of loss. It is.

(T-14. Hit variation pattern distribution table first layer: FIG. 40)
FIG. 40 shows the first hierarchy of the hit variation pattern distribution table. In the first hierarchy of the hit fluctuation pattern distribution table of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, change start command data 1 (indicated as “command” in the figure), addition time data, and hit fluctuation pattern distribution table second A plurality of categories (line-direction categories) determined by associating the hierarchy (table types: AA1 to AA15 (see FIG. 42 described later)) are determined. The selection rate is determined so that any one of a plurality of types of categories is selected. Specifically, for example, “variation start command data 1 = A5H, no additional time (0 second), hit variation pattern distribution table second layer AA1” is determined in the first layer A1 of the hit variation pattern distribution table. The classification is 1/239, the classification in which “variation start command data 1 = A6H, no addition time (0 second), and hit variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy AA2” is determined is 5/239,. The command data 1 = A7H, the addition time 20 seconds, and the hit fluctuation pattern distribution table second layer AA6 ”are defined as 70/239,“ change start command data = A8H, no addition time 30 seconds, and the hit fluctuation pattern distribution. The divisions in which the minute table second hierarchy 'AA7' is determined are respectively selected at 63/239. In addition, the column of “first layer determination content” in the figure shows the content of the basic pattern specified by the first layer of the hit variation pattern distribution table.

  Here, “change start command data 1” is data used to determine the upper byte side (MODE) of the change pattern designation command. Note that the change start command data 1 includes data having different basic pattern contents but common data. In the present embodiment, the final special symbol variation pattern is specified by a combination of the variation start command data 1 described above and the variation start command data 2 determined by the second layer of the variation pattern distribution table described later. ing.

  The above “addition time” is a time width that defines a section in which the pseudo-ream is performed, and one or more pseudo fluctuations are performed within this time width. For example, in the “pseudo duplex + weak SP reach” corresponding to the command “A6H”, a “pseudo duplex rendition” with two pseudo fluctuations is performed for 10 seconds, and then a reach state is formed as this fluctuation. It means that the reach production type at the time is a variation pattern accompanied by 'weak SP reach'. In other words, in the variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, the time width required for the pseudo variation is determined by the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table, and the time width required for the main variation (here, it is necessary to reveal the weak SP reach). (Time width) is determined in the second hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table described later.

  Here, referring to the variation pattern distribution table selection table in FIG. 39, in the winning winning command distribution tables A1 to A14, A1 to A6 are selected in the normal gaming state or the latent probability state, and the short time state or the probability variation is determined. In the case of the state C, A7 to A11 are selected, and in the case of the probability variation state A or the probability variation state B, A12 to A14 are selected. Therefore, when the pre-reading determination is “hit”, a plurality of types of variation patterns common to the normal gaming state and the latent probability state, the short-time state and the probability variation state C, and the probability variation state A and the probability variation state B are common. Any one of the variation pattern types is designated.

  In addition, if the above winning variation pattern distribution table first layer and the above-described winning prize command distribution table in FIG. 25 are compared and referenced, the contents of the basic patterns in the first variation pattern distribution table first layer A1 to A14 ( The selection rate at which the variation pattern is selected in the “first hierarchy determination content” column in the figure is consistent with that of the winning winning command distribution tables A1 to A14. That is, the contents of the look-ahead variation pattern of one operation-reserved ball and the contents of the basic pattern of the special symbol when the operation-retained ball is subjected to the execution of the variation display operation are matched (FIG. 24). (See the winning command distribution table selection table, the variation pattern distribution table selection table in FIG. 39, the “first layer determination content” column in FIG. 40, and the “prefetched variation pattern designation content” column in FIG. 25).

  The reason for this is as follows. The effect control unit 24 determines a pre-reading notice effect based on a “hold addition command” including pre-reading variation pattern information at the time of winning, and a “variation pattern designation command” including variation pattern information of a special symbol at the start of variation. Based on the above, the notice effect during the symbol variation display game is determined. Therefore, if the pre-reading variation pattern and the basic pattern are not matched, for example, if some pre-reading notice effect for one action-holding ball appears, the contents of the pre-reading notice effect and the action hold There may be a problem in that a discrepancy or a contradiction occurs with the content of the effect that appears during the symbol variation display game for the ball.

  If this problem is described with a specific example, for example, as one of the pre-reading notice effects, the “high expectation pre-reading notice effect (for example, the pre-reading notice effect of the hold display change system”, which has a relatively high expectation of winning the big hit. In the case of “Pre-emptive notice effect of holding system change to change to“ golden ”hold display” in which the degree of expectation of winning a big hit is relatively high) Despite the fact that it has been reported that the effect is high, the effect that appears during the symbol variation display game for the action-holding ball does not appear as any reverberation effect (for example, reach effect) There is a possibility that the symbol variation display game is terminated without any problems (like normal variations). Also, as one of the pre-reading notice effects, a premium “predictive pre-notice notice effect (for example, in the pre-reading notice change effect of the holding display changing system, which presumably wins a big hit, is conditioned on the condition of winning the big win. If the “pre-announcement notice effect of“ one notification system (actual notification system) ”to be changed to the“ color ”hold display” is configured to be able to appear, “predetermined winning of big hit” will be notified in the prefetch notice effect. In spite of this, there may be a case where the result of the symbol variation display game for the operation holding ball becomes “losing”. If these cases occur frequently, distrust of the gaming machine may be caused and the player's willingness to play may be reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead variation pattern determined at the time of winning a prize and the basic pattern determined at the start of variation have an organic relationship so that the contents of the both sides are not countered when the effect control unit 24 determines these effects. I have to.

(T-15. Loss fluctuation pattern distribution table first layer: FIG. 41)
FIG. 41 shows the first hierarchy of the loss variation pattern distribution table. As shown in the figure, in the first hierarchy of the loss variation pattern distribution table of the present embodiment, change start command data 1 (indicated as “command” in the figure), addition time data, and loss variation pattern distribution table second A plurality of categories (line-direction categories) determined by associating the hierarchy (table types: HH1 to HH19 (see FIG. 43 described later)) are determined. The selection rate is determined so that any one of a plurality of types of categories is selected. The basic structure of the table is the same as that of the first level of the hit variation pattern distribution table described above, as shown in the figure.

  Here, referring to the variation pattern distribution table selection table of FIG. 39, in the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H1 to H19, in the normal gaming state, H1 to H4 (in the case of loss A), H5 ( In the case of loss B), the latent state is selected from H1 to H4 (in case of loss A), H6 (in case of loss B), and in the case of the short-time state or probability change state C, H7 to H9 are selected. In the case of the probability variation state A, H10 to H12 are selected, and in the case of the probability variation state B, H13 is selected. Therefore, in the case of “losing”, any one variation pattern type is designated from among a plurality of common variation pattern types in the normal gaming state and the latent probability state, and in the short-time state and the probability variation state C. It will be. It should be noted that the case of the loss B in the normal gaming state and the case of the loss B in the latent state are different loss winning command distribution tables H5 and H6. As described above, any one variation pattern type is designated from among a plurality of common variation pattern types, and only a selection rate of a specific variation pattern type is different. Specifically, the selection method is the same as in the pre-read determination, and in the case of the loss B in the normal gaming state, the reach type (N reach, pseudo 2 ream + N reach, weak) with a relatively low expectation of winning the big hit Reach type (SP Reach + Pseudo 2 + Weak SP Reach) is higher than in the latent state, and the probability of winning a big hit is relatively high (Pseudo 2 + Normal, Weak SP Reach, Pseudo 3) + Selection rate (lottery probability) of normal medium-weak SP reach, normal medium-strong SP reach, pseudo-duplex + normal medium-strong SP reach) is lower than in the latent state (loss variation pattern distribution table) 1st hierarchy H5 and H6 reference).

  Here, if the above-mentioned loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy is compared with the already described loss winning command distribution table of FIG. 26, the loss variation pattern distribution table first hierarchy H1, H5 to H10, H12. , And the basic pattern in H13 (refer to the “basic pattern” column in the figure) and the selection rate for selecting the pattern are the same as those in the winning command distribution tables H1, H5 to H10, H12, and H13. It has become. In other words, the look-ahead variation pattern of one operation-reserved ball and the basic pattern of the special symbol when the operation-retained ball is subjected to the execution of the variation display operation are matched (the winning command distribution in FIG. 24). Table selection table, variation pattern distribution table selection table in FIG. 39, “first layer determination content” column in FIG. 41, and “prefetch variation pattern designation content” column in FIG. 26). The reason for matching is as described above, and even in the case of a loss, the look-ahead variation pattern determined at the time of winning and the basic pattern determined at the start of variation have an organic relationship, and the effect control unit 24 side makes these effects. When deciding, we try to avoid both sides trying to be as contradictory as possible. The first level of the loss variation pattern distribution table includes the loss variation pattern distribution table first layers H2 to H4 and H11 that do not correspond to the loss winning command distribution table. The allocation table selection table is selected in accordance with the number of reserved balls. The basic patterns that can be selected for the tables H2 to H4 are the same as the table H1 and the tables H11 are the same as the tables H10 and H12. There are only different selectivities.

(C) Detailed pattern determination processing (steps S445 to S448)
After obtaining the fluctuation start command data 1, the addition time, and the fluctuation pattern distribution table second hierarchy in step S444, next, the fluctuation pattern random value 2 stored in the determination random number storage area of the RAM 203 is obtained ( Step S445).

  Next, the variation start command data 2 and the time table are acquired by lottery using the variation pattern random value 2 with reference to the second layer of the variation pattern distribution table acquired in step S444 (step S446). Through the processes from step S441 to S446, the fluctuation start command data 1, the addition time, the fluctuation start command data 2, and the time table (see FIG. 44) are acquired.

  Next, referring to the time table, the variation time of the special symbol (including the addition time if a pseudo-ream is involved) is stored in the “special symbol accessory operation timer” which is the timer management area of the RAM 203 (step S447). . Thereby, the variation time of the special symbol is determined. In addition to the special symbol variation time, this special symbol accessory operation timer is managed by a single timer for a plurality of types of operation time related to the game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 so that each operation time is not duplicated. An operation processing procedure is set. As a result, the program area and work area can be reduced rather than providing a timer management area corresponding to each timer.

(D) Fluctuation pattern designation command creation processing (step S448)
Next, based on the change start command data 1 acquired in step S444 and the change start command data 2 acquired in step S447, a change pattern designation command is created (step S448), and this is performed without storing it in the RAM 203. The data is transmitted to the control unit 24 (step S449). As a result, the special symbol variation pattern creation process is exited and the process proceeds to step S413 in FIG.

  The above-described variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy will be described. The second hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table is a table for determining a detailed pattern of special symbols. The second hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table includes a second variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy (FIG. 42) selected at the time of hit (big hit or small hit) and a second variation pattern distribution table selected at the time of loss. Hierarchy is included (FIG. 43).

(T-16. Hit variation pattern distribution table second layer: FIG. 42)
FIG. 42 shows the second hierarchy of the hit variation pattern distribution table. In the second level of the hit fluctuation pattern distribution table of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, a time table (table type: TIMTBL-A1) for determining the fluctuation start command data 2 (lower byte) and the special symbol fluctuation time. A plurality of types (segments in the row direction) determined in association with TIMTBL-A20) are determined, and any one of the plurality of types of categories is determined by lottery using the random number 2 for the variation pattern. The selection rate is determined so that is selected. Specifically, for example, in the hit fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy AA1, the division in which “change start command data 2′01H” and time table “TIMTBL-A1” ”are determined is 100/251, and“ change start ” The section in which the command data 2'02H 'and the time table' TIMTBL-A2 '"are determined is 100/239, and the section in which the' change start command data 2'03H 'and the time table' TIMTBL-A3 'is determined is 51/239. It is to be selected. In the “second layer determination content” column in the figure, the details of the detailed pattern specified by the second layer of the variation pattern distribution table are shown.

  Here, the “change start command data 2” is data used to determine the lower byte side (EVENT) of the change pattern designation command. The variation start command data 2 includes a plurality of types of command data for specifying a detailed pattern that is a specific content of the basic pattern.

  Referring to FIG. 44, the “time table” includes “TIMTBL-A1 to TIMTBL-A20” determined in the second hierarchy of the hit variation pattern distribution table, and a later-described loss variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy. The time tables “TIMTBL-H1 to TIMTBL-H23” determined in the above are included, and the variation time (ms) of special symbols is defined in each table. Therefore, when the time table is determined, the special symbol fluctuation time (the fluctuation time of the main fluctuation) is determined.

(T-17. Loss fluctuation pattern distribution table second layer: FIG. 43)
FIG. 43 shows the second hierarchy of the loss variation pattern distribution table. In the second hierarchy of the loss variation pattern distribution table of the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, a time table (table type: TIMTBL-H1) for determining the variation start command data 2 (lower byte) and the variation time of the special symbol. A plurality of categories (line-direction categories) determined in association with TIMTBL-H23) are determined, and any one of the plurality of categories is determined by lottery using the random number for variation pattern 2. The selection rate is determined so that is selected. The basic configuration of the table is the same as that of the second level of the hit variation pattern distribution table described above, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted to avoid repeated description.

(Procedure for determining the variation pattern of special symbols)
The processing procedure for determining the final variation pattern of the special symbol using the second hierarchy of the variation pattern distribution table and the processing procedure for determining the variation pattern designation command will be described below with specific examples. It becomes like this.

  For example, the hit fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy A1 is selected in the process of S442, and the category selected in the hit fluctuation pattern distribution table first hierarchy A1 in the process of step S444 is “change start command data 1 = A6H, Consider a case in which the addition time is 10 seconds and the per-variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy AA2 ”(basic pattern: pseudo-duplex + weak SP reach).

  In this case, in the process of step S446, the hit variation pattern distribution table second hierarchy AA2 is referred to, and “variation start command data 2 = 01H, time table TIMTBL-A1” by lottery using the random number 2 for the variation pattern. Any variation of (variation pattern with normal moderately weak SP reach 1) to ““ variation start command data 2 = 01H, time table TIMTBL-A3 ”(variation pattern with normal moderately weak SP reach 3) can be selected. .

  If, for example, the “variation start command data 2 = 01H, TIMTBL-A1” category is selected by the lottery using the random number 2 for the variation pattern described above, “normal / medium / low SP reach 1” is determined as the detailed pattern. Will be. Therefore, the content of the variation pattern determined by the series of processes is a variation pattern of a special symbol in which the basic pattern is “pseudo duplex + weak SP reach” and the detailed pattern is “normal medium weak SP reach 1”, that is, As a variation pattern (final variation pattern) of the final special symbol of the operation holding ball used for the present variation display operation, “pseudo duplex + normal medium weak SP reach 1” is designated.

  In addition, since the time table “TIMTBL-A1” is selected, the fluctuation time of “pseudo duplex + normal medium weak SP reach 1” is “51.3 seconds (FIG. 44 (see “TIMTBL-A1” column) ”. However, in a variation pattern involving pseudo-continuations, the time width required for pseudo variation is determined by the first layer of the variation pattern distribution table, and the time width required for this variation is determined by the second layer of the variation pattern distribution table. Yes. Therefore, the actual fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “Pseudo Duplex + Normal Medium Weak SP Reach 1” is determined by “10 seconds (the basic pattern of FIG. "Refer to the column of the addition time corresponding to the column" pseudo duplex + weak SP reach ") and" 51.3 seconds "determined by the above time table" TIMTBL-A1 "and" 61.3 seconds " Become. This variation time is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer (step S447), and the variation time of this special symbol is determined.

  In addition, since “change start command data 1” at this time is “A6H (upper byte)” and “change start command data 2” is “01H (lower byte)”, in the process of step S448, A variation pattern designation command composed of “A6H” and “01H” is created (step S448) and transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S449). In addition, the decorative design designation command is also transmitted to the effect control unit 24 following the variation pattern designation command (step S415 in FIG. 32). Upon receiving these commands, the production control unit 24 side appears in the current symbol variation display game based on the variation pattern information of the special symbol included in the command and the winning type (winning type or loss type) information. An effect is determined, and an effect control process based on the effect is performed. In this way, the effects during the symbol variation display game appear.

(C-2: Variation pattern designation command list: FIGS. 45 and 46)
FIG. 45 shows a list of variation pattern designation commands for the variation pattern designation commands created from the “variation start command data 1” and “variation start command data 2” obtained by the processes of steps S444 and S446 described above. 46 shows a list of loss variation pattern designation commands. 45 and 46 show the names and contents of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designation commands. The variation pattern designation command is one of the effect control commands, and is composed of 2 bytes as shown.

  In the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect of the present embodiment, the variation pattern used in the “normal gaming state” or the “latent probability state” is used only at the time of losing and belongs to the variation pattern type accompanied by the normal reach. “Normal reach 1 to 3 (including those with pseudo-ream)” (loss variation pattern H0-NP1 to H0-NP6) and “Normal medium to weak SP reach 1 to 3 (pseudo sequence) belonging to the variation pattern type with weak SP reach ”(Including fluctuation patterns A1-SP1 to A1-SP9, loss fluctuation patterns HO-SP1 to fluctuation patterns H0-SP9), and“ normal medium strong SP reach ”belonging to the fluctuation pattern type with strong SP reach. 1 to 3 (including those with pseudo-ream) "(hit variation pattern A1-SP10 to A1-SP21, loss variation pattern HO- P10~ variation pattern H0-SP21) and are included.

  Further, as a variation pattern used in the “probability variation state C” or “short-time state”, “chance medium weak reach 1-3” belonging to the variation pattern type with weak reach (hit variation patterns A1-CR1-A1- CR3, loss variation pattern HO-CR1 to variation pattern H0-CR3), and “middle chance strong reach 1 to 3” (hit variation patterns A1 to CR4 to A1 to CR6) belonging to the variation pattern type with strong reach It is.

  Further, as the variation pattern used in the “probability variation state A” or “probability variation state B”, “reliability variation in reach 1 to 3” belonging to the variation pattern type with probability variation in reach (the hit variation pattern A2-DR1 to A2-DR3).

  The reach production includes a plurality of types of reach production associated with the big win winning expectation. The type of reach production in the present embodiment includes “normal reach, weak SP reach, strong SP reach” if in the normal gaming state, and “reach during chance, weak reach, strong reach” in the short time state or the probabilistic state C. In the probability variation state A or in the probability variation state B, “probability variation reach” and the like are included. The expectation of winning a big hit is basically a relationship of “normal reach <weak SP reach <strong SP reach”, or a “big reach <weak reach <strong reach” relationship, and the expectation of winning a big hit (same kind of reach) Between performances, for example, the larger the number, such as “weak SP reach 1 <weak SP reach 2 <weak SP reach 3”, the greater the chances of winning big hits), and the number of pseudo-reams (The larger the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the chance of winning a big hit) and the chance of winning a big hit changes depending on other notice effects (button notice effect, background change effect, prefetch notice effect). It is like that. Note that “high reach (high base win expectation high expectation)” of a dedicated reach production that can be selected in the short-time state or the probability change state C means that the win expectation per 15R high base probability change big hit is “weak reach (high base win). It is defined as a reach production mode that is relatively higher than the “winning expectation degree is low” (see the column (especially the selection rate) of the first variation A7 to A9 of the hit variation pattern distribution table)).

(Probability change state B (high-speed change game state))
Here, referring to the list of loss variation pattern designation commands in FIG. 46, the variation pattern with normal variation includes a variation with normal variation 1 as a variation pattern used in the normal gaming state or the latent state. “Normal fluctuation 12s (variation time 12 seconds)” (variation pattern H0-NN1) belonging to the pattern type, “Normal fluctuation 6s (variation time 6 seconds)” (variation pattern H0-NN2) belonging to the fluctuation pattern type with normal fluctuation 2 ) And “normal variation 3 s (variation time 6 seconds)” (variation pattern H0-NN3) belonging to the variation pattern type with normal variation 3. Further, as a variation pattern used in the probability variation state C or the short-time state, “normal variation 8 s (variation time 8 seconds)” (variation pattern H 1 -NN 1) belonging to the variation pattern type with normal variation 1 hold 0 during chance , And “normal variation 2.5 s (variation time 2.5 seconds)” (variation pattern H0-NN2) belonging to the variation pattern type with normal variation 2 during chance. Further, as a variation pattern used in the probability variation state A, “normal variation 6s (variation time 6 seconds)” (variation pattern H2-NN1) belonging to the variation pattern type with normal variation 1 hold 0 during probability variation and normal during probability variation “Normal variation 2s (variation time 2 seconds)” (variation pattern H1-NN2) belonging to the variation pattern type with variation 2 is included. Furthermore, the variation pattern used during the probability variation state B includes “normal variation 1 s (variation time 1 second)” (variation pattern H 3 -NN 1) belonging to the variation pattern type with normal variation 1 during probability variation B.

  Of these fluctuation patterns with normal fluctuations, attention is paid to “normal fluctuation 1s” of the loss fluctuation pattern H3-NN1. This loss variation pattern H3-NN1 is the shortest variation time among variation patterns with normal variation, and is a high-speed variation pattern in which the variation time width of the special symbol is “1 second” (time table “ (Refer to the column "TIMTBL-H23"). In the loss variation pattern used during the probability variation state B of the present embodiment, only this “normal variation 1 s” is set.

  Specifically, referring to the first level of the loss variation pattern distribution table in FIG. 41, when the probability variation state B is “lost”, regardless of the type of loss (loss A, loss B) and the number of suspended balls. , Only the “normal fluctuation 1s” is selected (in the column of the fluctuation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode) “05H” in the first stage of the loss fluctuation pattern distribution table in FIG. 41, the loss fluctuation in FIG. 43). (See the column of the pattern distribution table second layer “HH19” and the list of loss variation pattern commands in FIG. 46).

  Therefore, when “losing” occurs in the probability variation state B, only the “normal variation 1 s” of the high-speed variation pattern in which the variation time width of the special symbol is “1 second” is selected, so that the symbol is compared with other game states. The change display game will be placed under the “high-speed change state”, which is the fastest digestion time. In addition, when “losing” occurs during the probability change state B, the variation pattern with reach (with reach effect) is not selected, and the reach effect is not displayed unlike in other game states. That is, it is notified that the big hit is confirmed when the reach effect is generated.

  In the present embodiment, when staying in the probability variation state A or the probability variation state C, the special symbol variation display game is shifted to the probability variation state B when the special symbol variation display game is completed a predetermined number of times (70 times) without a big hit. Here, in the probability variation state A or the probability variation state C, depending on the type of loss (loss A, loss B) and the number of suspended balls, it is more relative than the variation pattern with reach or “normal variation 1s”. Are placed under a “non-high-speed fluctuation state (low-speed fluctuation game state)” in which a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns with normal fluctuations may be selected. However, when shifting to the “probability change state B”, the change pattern with reach is not selected, and the “normal change 1 s” that is the high-speed change pattern is selected as long as the loss continues. Status) ”is placed under. In this way, according to the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game, the following unique effects can be achieved by shifting from one probability variation state that is a non-high-speed variation state to another probability variation state that is a high-speed variation state. A gaming machine can be provided.

  In the probability variation state, not only does the special symbol probability variation function that makes the jackpot lottery probability higher than normal, but also shortens the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol and improves the operating rate of the movable blade piece 47 By activating the open extension function, an attractive gaming state devised so that the transition to the jackpot game is easier than the normal gaming state. However, if the probability change state is fixed, even if the probability change state is continued until the next big hit is won, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol corresponding to the probability change state and the accompanying production are also fixed. The degree of freedom of gameability in the probability change state is limited, and the game is not interesting. In view of such circumstances, in the present embodiment, depending on the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game, from one probability variation state (probability variation state A or probability variation state C), which is a non-high-speed variation state, to a high-speed variation state. The gaming state transitions to a certain probability variation state (probability variation state B). In this non-high-speed fluctuation state, the average digestion speed of the game is longer than that under the high-speed fluctuation state, but instead, a game state with emphasis on gameplay such as “enjoy the production” by taking a longer production time. It has become. On the other hand, in the high-speed fluctuation state, the game state is a game state with an emphasis on gameability, such as “raising the average digestion speed of the game and speeding up the arrival time of the big win” by the game being digested at high speed. In this way, by changing the gaming state according to the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game, both the production side and the game digestion speed side can be effectively improved, and the gameability during the probable change state It can give more fun.

(10-4. Special symbol variation processing: Fig. 47)
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol changing process (step S307) performed when the special symbol operation status is “changed (02H)”.

  In FIG. 48, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer set in step S447 of FIG. 38 is zero, that is, whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (step S451). If the special symbol accessory action timer is not zero (step S451: NO), the special symbol change time has not yet elapsed, that is, the special symbol is changing. Exit.

  If the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (step S451: YES), a “variation stop command” indicating that the variation of the special symbol has ended is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 as an effect control command (step S451). S452). With this change stop command, the effect control unit 24 recognizes that the change time of the special symbol has ended, and the decorative symbol change display game is ended.

  Then, as a setting process at the time of suspension of the special symbol, the special symbol confirmation signal output time (for example, 100 ms) is stored in the special symbol confirmation timer, and the final display time (for example, 500 ms) is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The special symbol operation status is switched to “Checking (03H)” (03H is stored in the special symbol operation status), 00H (OFF state) is stored in the special symbol changing flag (step S453), and this special symbol is changing. Exit processing. Here, the “special symbol determination signal output time” is a time for outputting a special symbol determination signal indicating that the special symbol is fixedly displayed on the frame external terminal board 21. The “determined display time” is a time for holding the special symbol stop display, and when this fixed display time has elapsed, it is possible to proceed to the next operation (step S461 in the special symbol confirmation time process in FIG. 48A). : Refer to the processing route of YES).

  As described above, when the special symbol changing process is exited, the special symbol display data update process in step S309 in FIG. Proceed to

(10-5. Processing during special symbol confirmation time: FIG. 48A and FIG. 48B)
48A and 48B show details of the special symbol confirmation time process (step S308) performed when it is determined in the special symbol management process of FIG. 14 that the special symbol operation status is “confirming (03H)”. It is a flowchart which shows.

  48A and 48B, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero, that is, whether or not the special symbol fixed display time has elapsed (step S461). Until the special symbol accessory action timer reaches zero (step S461: NO), the process is terminated during this special symbol confirmation time without doing anything.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory action timer becomes zero (step S461: YES), the special symbol action status is switched to “standby (01H)”, assuming that the current special symbol variation display game is over (special). (01H is stored in the symbol operation status) (step S462), and the game state determination number (YJ) corresponding to the current game state is stored in the game state determination area of the RAM 203 (step S463).

  Next, the big hit determination flag is acquired, and the state of the big hit determination flag is determined (step S464).

(When the big hit judgment flag is ON)
If it is determined in step S464 that the big hit determination flag is ON (= 5 AH) (step S464: = 5 AH), various setting processes when the big hit symbol is stopped are performed (step S465). Here, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the big hit determination flag, 5AH (ON state) is stored in the condition device operation flag as pre-start processing of the big hit game when the special symbol indicating the big hit stops, General power release extended state flag, normal symbol short state flag, normal symbol probable state flag, special symbol short state flag, special symbol probable state flag, special symbol short time counter, special symbol probable number counter, and special symbol variation count 00H (OFF state) is stored in each of the counters, 00H (normal specification) is stored in the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), and lighting / extinguishing of the “gaming state notification LED (not shown)” is designated. 00H is stored in the gaming state notification LED output number, and the process during this special symbol confirmation time is exited. Here, the “gaming state notification LED” is a state notification means that is provided at an appropriate position of the gaming machine and notifies the current gaming state. The gaming state notification LED of the present embodiment is used for notifying whether or not the current gaming state is a time saving state. The CPU 201 changes the notification mode of the state notification means according to the game state notification LED output number. Here, when the gaming state notification LED output number is “00H”, the fact that the current gaming state is not the short-time state (gaming state notification LED: unlit state (non-short-time state notification)), “01H” Is specified that the current gaming state is a short-time state (gaming state notification LED: lighting state (short-time state notification). Note that the gaming state notification LED of the present embodiment notifies whether or not it is a short-time state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which at least one of the normal gaming state, the probability variation state, and the time-short state is identifiable is also possible.

(When the big hit judgment flag is OFF)
If it is determined in step S464 that the big hit determination flag is OFF (= 00H) (step S464: ≠ 5AH), then the small hit determination flag is acquired and the state of the small hit determination flag is determined (step S466). . When the small hit determination flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S466: ≠ 5AH), the process proceeds to step S468. When the small hit determination flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH) (step S466: = 5 AH), various setting processes when the small hit symbol is stopped are performed (step S467). Here, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the small hit determination flag and 5AH (ON state) is stored in the small hit middle flag as pre-start processing for the small hit game when the special symbol indicating the small hit is stopped. . When the various setting processes at the time of the small hit symbol stop are completed, the process proceeds to step S468.

  When the processing proceeds to step S468, it is determined whether or not the special symbol time reduction counter is zero, that is, whether or not the remaining time reduction number is zero (step S468). When the special symbol time reduction counter is zero (not in the time reduction state) (step S468: YES), the process proceeds to step S473.

  If the special symbol short time counter is not zero (step S468: NO), the special symbol short time counter is subtracted by 1 as the digest of the current variation (step S469), and the special symbol short time counter after subtraction is zero. It is determined whether or not there is (step S470).

  If the special symbol short-time counter after subtraction is not zero (step S470: NO), the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after entering the short-time state has not yet reached the prescribed number of times, and is still ongoing. As a result, the process proceeds to step S473 without doing anything.

  If the special symbol short-time counter after subtraction is zero (step S470: YES), it is assumed that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after entering the short-time state has reached the prescribed number of times 70. Setting processing is performed (step S471). Here, the time-short state is ended, and the transition to normal game state is set to 00H for each of the utility character release extended state flag, the normal symbol time-short state flag, the normal symbol probability change state flag, and the special symbol time-short state flag. (OFF state) is stored, 00H (normal designation) is stored in the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), and 00H (non-short-time state designation) is stored in the gaming state notification LED.

  When the setting process at the end of the short-time state is finished, a “normally specified state command” indicating that the short-time state is ended and the state is shifted to the normal gaming state is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 as an effect control command (step S472). ). This normal designation state command is a kind of gaming state designation command. With this command, the production control unit 24 understands that the gaming state will be shifted to the normal gaming state from the next time, and changes the production mode from the chance production mode to the normal. Shift to production mode.

  Next, when the process proceeds to step S473, it is determined whether or not the special symbol probability variation counter is zero, that is, whether or not the remaining probability variation count is zero (step S473). If the special symbol probability variation counter is zero (not the probability variation state) (step S473: YES), the process proceeds to step S478.

  If the special symbol probability variation counter is not zero (step S473: NO), the special symbol probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S474) as the digest of the current variation count, and the special symbol probability variation counter after subtraction is zero. It is determined whether or not there is (step S475).

  If the special symbol probability variation counter after subtraction is not zero (step S475: NO), the number of special symbol variations after entering the probability variation state has not yet reached the prescribed number of 10,000 and is still ongoing. As a result, the process proceeds to step S478 without doing anything.

  If the special symbol probability variation counter after subtraction is zero (step S475: YES), the special symbol variation count after entering the probability variation state has reached the specified number of times of 10,000, and is set at the end of probability variation. Processing is performed (step S476). Here, the probability change state is terminated, and the transition to normal game state is set as the normal utility release extended state flag, normal symbol short state flag, normal symbol short state flag, special symbol short state flag, and special symbol short state flag. 00H (OFF state) is stored in each of the status flags, 00H (normal specification) is stored in the variation pattern assignment specification number (Tcode), and 00H is stored in the gaming state notification LED (non-time-short state specification).

  When the setting process at the end of the probability change is finished, the effect control command indicates that the probability change state is ended and the game state is shifted to the normal game state. The “normally specified state command” is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S477). With this normal designation state command, the effect control unit 24 side grasps that the game state will be shifted to the normal game state from the next time, and shifts the effect mode from the high-speed fluctuating effect mode to the normal effect mode.

  Next, when the processing proceeds to step S478, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation number counter is zero, that is, whether or not the prescribed number of gaming state transitions is zero (step S478). If the special symbol variation number counter is zero (step S478: YES), the special symbol confirmation time is exited without doing anything.

  If the special symbol variation counter is not zero (step S478: NO), the special symbol variation counter is decremented by 1 as the digest of the current variation (step S479), and the special symbol variation counter after subtraction is zero. It is determined whether or not there is (step S480).

  If the special symbol variation counter after subtraction is not zero (step S480: NO), the special symbol variation count after entering the probability variation state A or the probability variation state C has reached the prescribed number of game state transitions. No processing is performed and the process during this special symbol confirmation time is exited.

  If the special symbol variation count counter after subtraction is zero (step S480: YES), the special symbol variation count after entering the probability variation state A or probability variation state C reaches the gaming state transition prescribed count of 70 times. As a result, the transition setting process to the probability variation state B is performed (step S481). Here, the probability variation state A or the probability variation state C is terminated, and 05H (probability variation B designation) is stored in the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) as a transition setting process to the probability variation state B. Then, a “probability change B designation state command” indicating that the probability change state A or the probability change state C ends and shifts to the probability change state B is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 as an effect control command (step S482). This probability variation B designation state command is a kind of game state designation command, and the presentation control unit 24 side grasps that the gaming state will be shifted to the probability variation state B from the next time by this command, and changes the representation mode to the certain variation rendering mode or Transition from the chance production mode to the high-speed fluctuation production mode.

  As described above, when the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is exited, the special symbol display data update processing in step S309 in FIG. 14 is performed, then the special symbol management processing is exited, and the special electric equipment management in step 60 in FIG. 9 is performed. Proceed to processing.

(11. Special electric equipment management process: FIG. 49)
Next, the special electric accessory management process (step S60) in FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing details of the special electric accessory management process in step S60.

  In FIG. 49, the CPU 201 first determines the state of the small hitting flag (step S501). When the small hitting flag is ON (= 5 AH) (step S501: = 5 AH), a small hit process is performed to control a series of operations of the special variable winning device 42 related to the small hit game (step S504). , Exit this special electric equipment management process.

  If the small hitting flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S501: ≠ 5AH), then the state of the condition device operation flag is determined (step S502). When the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S502: ≠ 5AH), that is, when neither the small hit game nor the big hit game is played, the special electric accessory management process is terminated without doing anything.

  When the condition device operation flag is in the ON state (= 5AH) (step S502: = 5AH), processing according to the processing state (special electric accessory operation status: 00H to 04H) indicating the behavior of the special variable winning device 42 is performed. (Step S503: special electric accessory status branch). Specifically, in order to control a series of operations of the special variable winning device 42 related to the big hit game, when the special electric accessory operation status is “starting processing (00H)”, “big hit starting processing” (step In S505), in the case of “operation start process (01H)”, “special electric accessory operation start process” (step S506), and in the case of “operating (02H)”, “special electric accessory operation is in progress” "Processing" (step S507), "Special electric component operation continuation determination process" (step S508) when "Continuing determination (03H)", "Big hit" when "Exit processing (04H)" The “end processing” (step S509) is performed. Here, “being started (00H)” means that the operation of the special variable winning device 42 is a standby state before the big hit game is started, and “being activated (01H)” It indicates that the operation of the special variable winning device 42 is in a standby state before the start of the round game, and “operating (02H)” indicates that the operation of the special variable winning device 42 is executing the round game, “During continuation determination (03H)” indicates that the process of determining whether or not to continue the round game is in progress, and “During the big hit end process (04H)” indicates that the end of the big hit game is being processed Is shown.

  The big hit game control process (steps S505 to S509) and the small hit game control process (step S504) will be described in detail below. For convenience of explanation, the jackpot game control process will be described first.

<Big hit game control processing>
In the case of a big hit, as the big hit game control process, the “big hit start process” in step S505 is first performed.

(11-1. Big hit start processing: FIG. 50)
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing details of the “big hit start process (step S505)” performed when the special electric accessory operation status is “starting process (00H)” in the special electric accessory management process of FIG. is there.

  In FIG. 50, first, the CPU 201 performs setting processing at the time of starting the big hit (step S511). Here, as a setting process at the time of starting the big hit, that is, before starting the big hit game, 5 AH (ON state) is stored in the accessory continuous actuating device operation flag, and the special electric accessory operation status is “active start process (01H)”. (01H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status), and 01H is stored in the continuous number counter. Here, the “continuous action device operating flag” is a flag used for controlling the continuous action device, and when the flag is in an ON state (= 5 AH), the continuous action device is operating. When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the accessory continuous operation device is inactive. The “continuous number counter” is a counter for storing the number of continuous executions of round games, that is, the current number of rounds. Since the continuous number counter here is “01H”, the current round number indicates the 1Rth.

  When the setting process at the time of the big hit start process in step S511 is completed, a big hit start setting table is acquired (step S512), and a special symbol determination data specific setting process is performed (step S513). In this special symbol determination data-specific setting process, the maximum number of rounds (specified number of rounds) and round display LED number are referred to according to the special symbol determination data (big hit type) with reference to the setting table at the time of starting the continuous action device operation. Are stored in the corresponding areas of the RAM 203, and the start interval time is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer.

(T-18. Setting table at the time of starting operation of an accessory continuous actuator: FIG. 51)
FIG. 51 shows a setting table at the start of operation of the accessory continuous operation device. As shown in the drawing, the winning combination continuous operation device operation start setting table according to the present embodiment associates a jackpot type as a winning type, that is, special symbol determination data, a maximum number of rounds, a start interval time, and a round display LED. It is determined. Specifically, the “maximum number of rounds, start interval time, and round display LED” corresponding to the special symbol determination data is selected. Here, the “start interval time” is an interval interval from when the final display time in step S453 of FIG. 47 elapses until the jackpot is determined until the special variable winning device 42 operates, and an OP (opening) effect. Refers to a time span that defines a section in which the first round game is performed (first performance time before the first round game is performed). In this embodiment, since the battle effect is adopted, the maximum round is a big hit of 15R in order to avoid the player from being aware of the big hit type due to the difference in the start interval time which is the time width of the OP effect. In all cases, the start interval time (for example, 10000 ms) having the same time width is set. Further, the “round display LED (not shown)” is a notification means that is provided at an appropriate position of the gaming machine and notifies the maximum number of rounds (specified number of rounds) due to the big hit. The CPU 201 changes the notification mode of the notification means according to the round display LED number, and whether the current jackpot is a jackpot with a maximum of 15 rounds (15R) or a maximum of two rounds (2R) is the number of rounds To let you know. Here, when the round display LED number is “01H”, it is designated that the current big hit type is a big hit with “15R”, and when it is “02H”, the big hit type with “2R” is designated. .

  When the setting process for each special symbol determination data in step S513 is completed, a “big hit start command” for instructing start of the hitting effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S514). This jackpot start command includes the current jackpot type information and the game state information at the time of winning the jackpot, and determines the hitting effect table (any one of WINTBL-P1 to WINTBL-P7) on the effect control unit 24 side. (One hit effect table is determined by lottery based on the hit effect table selection table in FIG. 5). As a result, a series of performance modes developed during the big hit game is determined, and a big hit state in which the big winning opening is opened with the start of the OP production is generated.

  As described above, when the big hit starting process is finished, the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of step S61 in FIG.

(11-2. Special electric accessory operation start processing: FIG. 52)
FIG. 52 shows the details of the special electric accessory operation start process (step S506) performed when the special electric accessory operation status is “being activated (01H)” in the special electric accessory management process of FIG. It is a flowchart to show.

  In FIG. 52, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero (step S521). The time set in the special symbol accessory operation timer here is an interval time before the start of the round game. As the interval time here, the “start interval time” set in step S513 in FIG. 50 is monitored in the first round (1R round), but when passing through step S521 after the 2nd round, , “Interval time before opening (interval time set in step S575 in FIG. 60 described later)” is monitored. Until this special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (step S521: NO), this special electric accessory operation start processing is exited without doing anything.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero, that is, if the interval time before opening (in the case of the first round, the starting interval time) has elapsed (step S521: YES), the effect is displayed along with the opening operation of the big prize opening. As the control command, a “large winning opening release command” is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S522). This special winning opening release command includes round game start information (round production start instruction information) and current round number information, and is used to start a round production corresponding to the number of rounds on the production control unit 24 side. The

  Next, a special winning opening opening operation time setting table is acquired (step S523), and a special winning opening opening operation time setting process is performed (step S524). In this special winning opening opening time setting process, the special winning opening operation time corresponding to the special symbol determination data and the current number of rounds is referred to the special winning opening operation time setting table. To store.

(T-19. Grand prize opening opening operation time setting table: FIG. 53)
FIG. 53 shows a special winning opening opening time setting table. In the special winning opening opening operation time setting table of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the special winning opening opening operation time associated with the special symbol determination data and the current round number is defined. Specifically, the special winning opening opening operation time corresponding to the special symbol determination data and the current number of rounds is selected. Here, the “big winning opening opening operation time” is the maximum opening time of the big winning opening. In this embodiment, because the battle effect is adopted, in order to avoid the player from becoming aware of the big hit type due to the difference in the maximum opening time of the big prize opening, when the maximum round is a big hit of 15R In the first half, up to 6R in the first half, the long open time of “29.8 seconds” is set, and in the second half and beyond, the short open time of “R” except for 15R high base probability big hit is set. “0.1 second” is set.

  In this embodiment, in the 15R low base non-probable large hit, 15R low base probable α large hit, and 15R low base probable β large hit, the 7th R and later in the latter half are set to the same time width. Absent. The reason that the jackpot type is concealed according to the result of the battle presentation is when the “defeat presentation (battle presentation result“ defeat ”)” appears, and the jackpot type at this time is 15R low base non-probable big hit Or 15R low base probability variation α big hit (see FIG. 4 and FIG. 5). Therefore, in these big hits, in order to avoid the player from realizing that the big hit type is recognized by the difference in the maximum opening time, it is necessary to set the 7th and subsequent portions in the latter half to the same time width. However, in the case of 15R low base probability variation β big hit, “Drawing effect (Battle effect result“ Draw ””) ”will appear and the jackpot type will be determined, so the 7R from the second half will be the 15R low base There is no problem even if a time different from the maximum opening time for the non-probable big hit or the 15R low base probable α big hit is set.

  When the big winning opening opening operation time setting process in step S524 is completed, 00H is stored in the big winning opening winning number counter (cleared to zero). The “big prize winning number counter” is used for confirming the number of winning balls of the big winning prizes (the lower big prize opening 40 and the right big prize opening 50).

  Next, the special electric accessory operation status is switched to “in operation (02H)” (step S526) (02H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status), and a special prize opening / closing operation setting process is performed (step S527). In the special winning opening / closing operation setting process, the output setting data of the excitation signal for solenoid control that defines the operation pattern of the opening / closing door 42b of the special variable winning device 42 is created. Hereinafter, the special winning opening / closing operation setting process will be described.

(11-2-1. Grand prize opening / closing operation setting processing: FIG. 54)
FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing details of the special winning opening / closing operation setting process in step S527. The special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is performed in the special electric accessory operating process (step S552) of FIG.

  In FIG. 54, the CPU 201 first obtains a special winning opening / closing operation setting table selection table (step S531), and refers to the special winning opening / closing operation setting table selection table to obtain the special symbol determination data and the current round number. A corresponding special winning opening / closing operation setting table is acquired (step S532).

(T-20. Grand prize opening / closing operation setting table selection table: FIG. 55)
FIG. 55 shows a special winning opening opening operation setting table selection table. In the special winning opening opening operation setting table selection table of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, a special winning opening / closing operation setting table associated with the special symbol determination data and the current round number is defined. Specifically, a special winning opening opening / closing operation setting table (any one of OPENBL-D1 to OPENBL-D4) corresponding to the special symbol determination data and the current number of rounds is selected. The above-described special winning opening / closing operation setting table will be described in the solenoid setting process of FIG.

  Next, a special symbol accessory operation timer is acquired (step S533). In the case of passing through step S533 in the special electric accessory operation start process, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set with the initial value of the special winning opening opening operation time determined in step S524. In other words, either “29800 ms” or “100 ms” is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer here (step S521: YES to step S524 processing route, see FIG. 55).

  Next, a solenoid setting process is performed (step S534). In this solenoid setting process, the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening is designated based on the special winning opening / closing operation setting table. The solenoid setting process will be described below.

(11-2-2. Solenoid setting process: FIG. 56)
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing details of the solenoid setting process in step S534. Here, in order to facilitate understanding of the solenoid setting process, the above-described special winning opening / closing operation setting table will be described.

(T-21. Grand prize opening / closing operation setting table: FIG. 57)
FIG. 57 shows a special winning opening opening / closing operation setting table. In the special winning opening / closing operation setting table of the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, a data group necessary for designating the opening pattern of the special winning opening relating to the big hit game is defined. Specifically, it is stored in the instruction data for designating the special electric accessory N operation flag (N = 1, 2) to the ON state (= 5 AH) and the special winning opening opening flag N (N = 1, 2). Data to do this is established.

  The “big prize opening opening flag N” is a flag used for designating the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening. When the flag is in an ON state (= 5 AH), an excitation signal for solenoid control is used. Output (special winning opening open) is designated, and if the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), the excitation signal output stop (special winning opening closed) is designated. The big prize opening opening flag 1 (N = 1) corresponds to the lower big prize opening solenoid 42c (lower big prize opening 40) side, and the big prize opening opening flag 2 (N = 2) is the right big prize opening. Corresponds to the solenoid 52c (right big prize opening 50) side. The “timer value” shown in the figure indicates the timer value of the special symbol accessory operation timer acquired in step S533, which will be described later. The “set value” corresponding to the timer value shown in FIG. The set value of the flag N is shown. For example, if “OPENBL-D2” is taken as a representative example, when the special symbol accessory operation timer is “29800 ms”, the set value at this time is “5 AH”, so 5AH "is stored. Then, “5AH” is stored in the special winning opening opening flag 1 until the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes “0 ms”, and when the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes “0 ms”, a big prize is awarded. It is specified that “00H” is stored in the mouth opening flag 1. The setting method is the same when other OPENBLs are referred to.

  The value set here is used as solenoid control data in the solenoid management process (step S64) in FIG. In the solenoid management process, for example, when “5AH” is stored in the large winning opening opening flag 1 as the above solenoid control data, an excitation signal is output to the lower large winning opening solenoid 42c, and thereby opened. The lower 42 winning opening 40 is opened by operating the door 42b. On the other hand, when “00H” is stored in the special winning opening opening flag 1, the output of the excitation signal is stopped, thereby returning the open door 42b to the original position and closing the lower special winning opening 40. Let In this way, the opening / closing operation of the special winning openings 40 and 50 is controlled.

  Referring to the special winning opening / closing operation setting table selection table of FIG. 55, when OPENBL-D1 is selected, “5AH” is “00H” when the timer value is “100 ms”, and “00H” is “0 ms”. "Is designated to be stored in the big prize opening opening flag 1, the lower big prize opening 40 is opened in a short opening time (opened for 0.1 second). When OPENBL-D2 is selected, it is specified that “5AH” is stored in the winning prize opening flag 1 when the timer value is “29800 ms” and “00H” is stored when “0 ms”. Therefore, the lower grand prize opening 40 is opened for a long opening time (opened for 29.8 seconds). When OPENBL-D3 is selected, it is specified that “5AH” is stored in the big prize opening opening flag 2 when the timer value is “100 ms” and “00H” is stored when it is “0 ms”. Therefore, the right big prize opening 50 is opened in a short opening time. When OPENBL-D4 is selected, it is specified that “5AH” is stored in the big opening opening flag 2 when the timer value is “29800 ms” and “00H” is stored when it is “0 ms”. Therefore, the right big prize opening 50 is opened in a long opening time.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 56, the CPU 201 first refers to the special winning opening / closing operation setting table acquired in step S532, and stores 5AH in the special electric accessory N operation flag specified by the instruction data (step S541). ).

  Next, with reference to the prize winning opening / closing operation setting table, the timer value indicated by the table is compared with the special symbol accessory operation timer acquired in step S533 (step S542), and the special symbol accessory operation timer and the table are compared. When the timer value indicated by is coincident with the timer value, the set value indicated by the table is stored in the special winning opening opening flag N (N = 1, 2) (step S543). As a result, when the solenoid process is exited, the special electric accessory activation start process is exited, and the process proceeds to the right-hand notification information management process of step S61 in FIG.

(11-3. Processing during operation of special electric accessory: FIG. 58)
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing details of the special electric accessory operating process (step S507) performed in the special electric accessory management process of FIG. 49 when the special electric accessory operation status is “active (02H)”. It is.

  58, the CPU 201 first performs a large winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process (step S551). The large winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process is mainly a process for confirming whether or not the winning ball to the large winning opening has reached the maximum winning number. Details of the maximum winning opening number confirmation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the above-described large winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process is completed, a large winning opening / closing operation setting process is performed (step S552). Since the processing method of the special prize opening / closing operation setting process is the same as that of the special prize opening / closing operation setting process in step S527, a detailed description thereof is omitted to avoid duplication.

  When the above-described special winning opening / closing operation setting process is finished, it is determined whether or not the special symbol accessory operating timer is zero, that is, whether or not the special winning opening opening time has elapsed (step S553). Until the special symbol accessory operating timer becomes zero (step S553: NO), the special electric accessory operating process is exited without doing anything.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has become zero (the end of the big prize opening time) (step S553: YES), it is determined that the big prize opening in the current round game has been closed and the “round end command” is issued. It transmits to the production control unit 24 (step S554). This round end command is used when a round end effect corresponding to the number of rounds appears on the effect control unit 24 side.

  Next, various setting processes at the end of the release operation when the round game is completed are performed (step S555). In the various setting processes at the end of the opening operation, the special electric accessory operation status is switched to “Continuing Judgment (03H)” (03H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status). The discharge time (for example, 1980 ms) is stored.

  In this embodiment, the remaining ball discharge time set after each round game has the same time width (1980 ms), but is not limited thereto. The above remaining ball discharge time is determined as an allowance time for discharging the remaining balls in the grand prize opening after the grand prize opening is closed, so the internal structure of the big prize opening is taken into account. The maximum time required for the game ball to be discharged to the outside is set. For this reason, when multiple types of special prize winning devices are provided, the special winning opening opening / closing mechanism structure provided in each special variable prize winning device and the internal structure of each special prize winning port (for example, game balls are discharged to the outside). The remaining ball discharge time set after the round game with the opening / closing operation of one large winning opening (for example, lower large winning opening 40) and other large winning holes For example, the remaining ball discharge time set after the round game with the opening / closing operation of the right big winning opening 50 may be set to a different time width. Further, in the case where the round game is controlled by a plurality of types of operation modes, the remaining ball discharge time focusing on each operation mode may be set. For example, the remaining ball discharge time set after a round game in which the maximum release time is set to a short release time and the remaining ball discharge time set after the round game in which the maximum release time is set to a long release time may be set as different time widths. good. In this case, paying attention to the fact that the rate of winning prizes to the big prize opening is relatively low during the round game with a short opening time, the remaining ball discharge time set after the round game with a short opening time is relatively It may be a short time span.

  As described above, when the special electric accessory operating process is exited, the process proceeds to the right-hand notification information management process in step S61 of FIG.

(11-3-1. Large winning award maximum number of winnings confirmation processing: FIG. 59)
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing details of the large winning opening maximum winning number confirmation processing in step S551.

  In FIG. 59, the CPU 201 first sequentially determines the state of the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the state of the special electric agent 2 operation flag (steps S561 and S562). When both the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special electric accessory 2 operation flag are in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S561: ≠ 5AH and step S562: ≠ 5AH), that is, the special variable winning device 42 Is not in operation and the special variable winning device 52 is not in operation, the process exits the maximum winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process without doing anything. Here, “the case where the special variable winning device 42 is not operating and the special variable winning device 52 is not operating” refers to a case during the pre-opening interval time.

  When one of the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special electric accessory 2 operation flag is in an ON state (= 5 AH) (step S561: = 5 AH, or step S561: ≠ 5 AH, and step S562: = 5 AH), It is determined whether or not a winning (winning ball) is detected at the big winning opening (step S563).

  When a winning is detected at the big winning opening (step S563: YES), 1 is added to the big winning opening winning counter corresponding to the big winning opening where the winning is detected (step S564). Here, when a winning is detected at the lower major winning opening 40, one is added to the lower major winning opening winning counter, and when a winning is detected at the right major winning opening 50, one is added to the right major winning prize winning counter. .

  It is determined whether or not the large winning opening winning counter after the addition has reached the maximum number of winning (for example, 9) (step S565). If the maximum number of winnings has been reached (step S565: YES), the special symbol accessory operation timer is cleared (step S566), and the maximum winning number maximum winning number confirmation process is exited, and the maximum number of winnings has not been reached. (Step S565: NO), nothing is done and the large winning opening maximum winning number confirmation processing is exited.

  As described above, when the large winning opening maximum winning number confirming process is terminated, the process proceeds to the large winning opening / closing operation setting process in step S552 of FIG.

(11-4. Special Electric Equipment Operation Continuation Determination Process: FIG. 60)
FIG. 60 shows the details of the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (step S508) performed when the special electric accessory operation status is “during continuation determination (03H)” in the special electric accessory management process of FIG. It is a flowchart to show.

  In FIG. 60, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero, that is, whether or not the remaining ball discharge time after closing the big prize opening has elapsed (step S571).

  Until the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (step S571: NO), the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated without doing anything.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (remaining ball discharge time has elapsed) (step S521: YES), whether or not the current round number has reached the maximum number of rounds by acquiring a continuous number counter. Is determined (step S572). If the maximum number of rounds has not been reached (step S572: NO), the processing of steps S573 to S576 (round continuation processing) is performed as processing for continuing the round game, and if the maximum number of rounds has been reached ( Step S572: YES), processing of steps S577 to S580 (round continuation end processing) is performed as processing for ending the round game continuation.

(Round continuation processing route: steps S573 to S576)
If the current number of rounds has not reached the maximum number of rounds (step S572: NO), 1 is added to the continuous number counter (01H is added) (step S573).

  Next, the special electric accessory end interval setting table is acquired (step S574), and the special electric accessory end interval setting table is referred to, and the interval before opening according to the special symbol determination data and the continuous number counter after the addition is referred to. The time is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer (step S575).

(T-22. Special electric accessory end interval setting table: FIG. 61)
FIG. 61 shows a special electric accessory end interval setting table. In the special electric accessory end interval setting table of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the pre-opening interval time associated with the special symbol determination data and the continuous number counter is defined. Specifically, the interval time before release corresponding to the special symbol determination data and the current continuous number counter (the value of the continuous number counter after the addition processing in step S573) is selected.

  Although there is no particular limitation on the interval time before opening, as long as it is set as an interval time between round games, if the time is extremely long (for example, several seconds), the waiting time between round games increases. The player may feel annoying. Further, between round games of 15R, it takes a total of several tens of seconds to 1 minute, which is not preferable. The interval time before opening in this embodiment is set to a short time of 20 ms. This is the output time when the game ball actually enters the winning opening and the ON signal of the winning detection switch is output. (Signal continuation period) takes into consideration that the maximum rolling time of the winning ball is about 20 ms although it is long or short. In the case of continuous winnings in the case of excessive winnings by Selgot or an artificial action in which an unauthorized person causes the switch to malfunction by using an unauthorized device, the ON signal from the lower winning prize sensor 42a or the right winning prize sensor 52a is Expected to be output frequently. Therefore, even if the interval time before release is set to about 20 ms, which is a proper ON signal signal duration, it is considered that there is no problem in monitoring illegal winnings between round games. Preferably, it is considered that it is easier to detect fraud when the time is longer than that. Based on the above, it is preferable that the interval time before opening is determined in a range of about 20 ms to several hundred ms. However, the remaining ball discharge time may be set to a relatively short time depending on the form of the special winning opening (internal structure or the like). In this case, “remaining ball discharge time ≦ interval time before opening” may be set. For example, when the interval time between round games is 2000 ms, the remaining ball discharge time may be 1000 ms and the pre-release interval time may be 1000 ms, or the remaining ball discharge time may be 500 ms and the pre-release interval time may be 1500 ms.

  In this embodiment, the pre-opening interval time set after each round game has the same time width (20 ms), but is not limited thereto. Paying attention to the mode of operation of the round game, the round game in which the maximum opening time (the above-mentioned big winning opening opening operation time) is set to the long opening time is different from the round game in which the maximum opening time is set to the short opening time. You may comprise so that the interval time before opening of a time width may be set. Also, according to the jackpot type (special symbol determination data), it is configured so that the interval time before opening is set differently in the round game during one jackpot game and the round game during another jackpot game. Also good

  If there are multiple types of special variable winning devices, pay attention to the open / close mechanism structure of the special winning opening and the internal structure of each large winning port, etc. Also good. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the pre-opening interval time width set after the round game with the opening / closing operation of one big winning opening is “Xt (ms)”, and after the round game with the opening / closing operation of the other big winning opening The set interval time before opening is referred to as “Yt (ms)”.

  (1) The relational expression of “Xt ≠ Yt (Xt> Yt, or Xt <Yt) may be satisfied. The structure of the opening / closing mechanism of the big prize opening provided in each special variable prize winning device and each big prize opening It may be the interval time before opening considering the internal structure.

  (2) When the other big prize opening is provided at a position where it is assumed that it is more likely to be cheated than the one big prize opening, the relational expression “Xt <Yt” may be satisfied. . The position that is susceptible to fraudulent acts is, for example, an installation position that is considered highly likely to be a goto act from a past case. Specifically, there is a large winning opening that is closer to the portion from which the cell board or piano wire can be easily inserted into the game area 5a, for example, near the center of the left and right side surfaces of the glass door frame 6 (particularly the lower side). Can be mentioned. With regard to the large winning opening on the position side where it is easy to receive fraudulent acts, the monitoring of fraudulent winnings can be further strengthened by setting the interval time before opening relatively long. Here, the pre-opening interval time may be set only on the side of the big winning opening that is assumed to be susceptible to cheating. Specifically, “Xt = 0, Yt ≠ 0” may be set.

  (3) When opening / closing is performed by an opening / closing member having a form (shape or structure) that is assumed to be more susceptible to fraud than the one winning prize opening, the relationship of “Xt <Yt” You may make it satisfy | fill a type | formula. Also in this case, regarding the large winning opening on the position side where it is easy to receive fraudulent activity, the illegal winning monitor can be further strengthened by setting the interval time before opening relatively long. Here, the pre-opening interval time may be set only on the side of the big winning opening that is assumed to be susceptible to cheating. Specifically, “Xt = 0, Yt ≠ 0” may be set.

  (4) When the number of winning balls per winning ball related to another large winning opening is relatively larger than the number of winning balls per winning ball related to one large winning opening, “Xt <Yt” The relational expression may be satisfied. In view of the large damage caused when an illegal act is performed on the side of the big prize opening with a relatively large number of winning balls, the interval time before opening on the big prize side is set to a relatively long time width. Thereby, it is possible to further strengthen the monitoring of illegal winnings. Here, the pre-opening interval time may be set only on the other large winning opening side described above where the number of winning balls per winning ball is relatively large. Specifically, “Xt = 0, Yt ≠ 0” may be set.

(5) The maximum opening time of a round game with opening / closing operation of one grand prize opening is R1t, and the remaining ball discharge time Z1t thereafter, and the grand prize of round game with opening / closing operation of another big winning opening When the maximum opening time of the mouth is R2t and the remaining ball discharge time Z2t thereafter and “Xt ≠ Yt (Xt> Yt, or Xt <Yt)”, the following relational expression may be satisfied.
“R1t + Z1t + Xt = R2t + Z2t + Yt” or “Z1t + Xt = Z2t + Yt”

  Returning to the description of FIG. 60 again, next, various setting processes when the round is continued are performed (step S526). Here, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the special electric accessory 1 operation flag as various setting processes required for the next round game after the end of the current round game, and the special electric accessory 2 operation flag is stored. 00H (OFF state) is stored, and the special electric accessory operation status is switched to “operation start processing (01H)” (02H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status).

(Round continuation end processing route: steps S577 to S580)
If the current number of rounds reaches the maximum number of rounds (step S572: YES), an accessory continuous actuator operation end interval setting table is acquired (step S577), and this accessory continuous actuator operation end interval setting table is obtained. Referring to this, the end interval time corresponding to the special symbol determination data and the added continuous number counter is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer (step S578).

(T-23. Equipment continuous operation device operation end interval setting table: FIG. 62)
FIG. 62 shows an accessory continuous operation device operation end interval setting table. As shown in the figure, an “end interval time” associated with special symbol determination data is defined in the accessory continuous operation device operation end interval setting table of the present embodiment. Here, the “end interval time” is an interval interval from the end of the round game of the final round to the end of the big ball game after the lapse of the remaining ball discharge time, and the interval in which the ED (ending) effect is performed. Refers to the time span that defines In addition, after the round game of the last round has ended and the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed, the interval time before release (20 ms) is not set, and this end interval time is set. However, in step S526 described later, During the period of the end interval time, it is set as a grand prize opening prize invalid period.

  Next, various setting processes at the end of the round are performed (step S526). Here, as various setting processes required for ending the big hit game, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the special electric accessory 1 operation flag, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the special electric accessory 2 operation flag, The special electric accessory operation status is switched to “ending process (04H)” (04H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status). Then, as the effect control command, a “big hit end command” for instructing the start of the ED effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S580). The jackpot end command includes the current jackpot type information and the game state information when the jackpot is won, and is also used when determining the stage mode after the jackpot game on the stage control unit 24 side. Since the game state after the big hit game is determined based on the current big hit type and the game state at the time of the big hit, in order to ensure consistency between the game state and the production mode, there is also an effect mode that is transferred after the big hit game. It is determined based on the current jackpot type and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. For example, if the big hit this time is a 2R low base probability variation big hit and the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is a probability variation state (probability variation state A or probability variation state B or probability variation state C), the rendering mode is “high-speed variation rendering mode”. (Because the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state B).

  As described above, when the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated, the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of step S61 in FIG.

(11-5. Big hit end processing: FIG. 63)
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot end process (step S509) performed when the special power tool operation status is “during jackpot end process (04H)” in the special power tool management process of FIG. .

  In FIG. 63, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero, that is, whether or not the “end interval time” set in step S578 has elapsed (step S591). Until the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (step S591: NO), the jackpot end processing is exited without doing anything.

  If the special symbol accessory action timer reaches zero (the end interval time has elapsed) (step S591: YES), it is set in step S433 of the game state transition preparation process of FIG. The value of each transition state buffer is stored in each state flag (step S592). Specifically, each value of the transition state buffer is used to specify the gaming state, the utility power release extended state flag, the normal symbol short-time state flag, the normal symbol probability change state flag, the special symbol short-time state flag, special It is stored in the symbol probability change state flag, special symbol time reduction counter, special symbol probability variation counter, variation pattern allocation designation number, and special symbol variation counter. Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit game is shifted to a predetermined gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state A, the probability variation state B, the probability variation state C, or the time-short state).

  Subsequently, various setting processes at the end of the big hit are performed (step S593). Here, as various data used during the big hit game control process, the condition device operation flag, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum number of rounds, the normal electrical equipment release extended state buffer, the normal symbol time transition State buffer, normal symbol probability change state buffer, special symbol short state transition state buffer, special symbol probability change transition state buffer, special symbol short time counter buffer, special symbol probability variable number counter buffer, fluctuation pattern distribution designation number buffer, special figure variation Clear the count counter buffer, round display LED number, and game state determination number (YJ), and switch the special electric accessory operation status to “Starting (00H)” (stores 00H in the special electric accessory operation status) ).

  Then, a game state notification information update process for updating the game state notification information is performed (step S594), and the big hit end process is exited. In this process, it is confirmed whether the special symbol time reduction state flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH) or OFF state (≠ 5 AH), and in the case of the ON state, the data for lighting the game state notification LED, specifically, the game By storing 01H in the status notification LED output number, a series of control processing relating to the big hit game is completed.

  As described above, when the big hit end process is completed, the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of step S61 in FIG.

<Operation example 1>
Here, with reference to FIGS. 64 to 66, the operation of the big hit game control process will be described with respect to the big hit with 15R and the 2R low base probability variable big hit.

  First, with reference to FIG. 64 and FIG. 65, the operation of the jackpot game control process related to the 15R jackpot will be described. Here, a 15R high base probability variation big hit will be described as a representative example as a big hit of the 15R system. In FIG. 64, the operation from immediately before the big hit to the first half of the 2R is shown as a representative example, and in FIG. 65, the operation from the second half of the 14R to the end of the big hit game is shown as a representative example.

  First, referring to FIG. 64, when the special symbol indicating the big hit (here, 15R high base probability variation big hit) stops at time T1 and the fixed display time t1 elapses (time T2), the big hit game starts. Therefore, the CPU 201 sets the jackpot determination flag to the OFF state (= 00H) and sets the condition device operation flag to the ON state (= 5AH), thereby satisfying the operating condition of the accessory continuous operation device operation (step S465). As a result, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned on (= 5 AH), and the round game execution conditions are satisfied. Then, the maximum number of rounds (15R), start interval time t2 (10000 ms), and the like are set (see FIGS. 50 and 53).

  When the start interval time t2 elapses from time T2 (time T3), the CPU 201 sets a special winning opening opening operation time tR (29800 ms) and sets the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special winning opening release flag 1. In the ON state (= 5 AH), the lower big prize opening 40 is thereby opened, and the 1R round game is started (see FIG. 52). The special electric accessory 2 operation flag and the special winning opening release flag 2 are in the OFF state (= 00H) until the 7R round game in the latter half is started (see FIGS. 52 to 57). ).

  Here, it is assumed that the number of winning balls related to the lower major winning opening 40 does not reach the maximum winning number within the period of the big winning opening opening operation time tR (time T3 to T4) (hereinafter, FIG. 65 to FIG. 66 described later). Will explain an example where the maximum number of winnings has not been reached). In this case, as shown in the figure, after the big prize opening opening operation time tR has elapsed (time T4), the big prize opening opening flag 1 is turned off (= 00H) and the lower big prize opening 40 is closed to 1R. The round game of the eyes is ended and the remaining ball discharge time t3 is set (see FIG. 58). However, when the number of winning balls related to the lower prize winning opening 40 reaches the maximum winning number within the period of the big winning opening opening operation time tR, the lower winning prize opening is not waited for the elapse of the winning prize opening opening operation time tR. 40 is closed.

  Then, when the remaining ball discharge time t3 elapses after the lower prize winning opening 40 is closed (time T5), the CPU 201 sets the special electric accessory 1 operation flag to the OFF state (= 00H) and before the round game is opened. An interval time t4 (20 ms) is set (see FIG. 60).

  When the interval time t4 before opening elapses (time T6), the special winning opening opening operation time tR (29800 ms) is set, and the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special winning opening release flag 1 are turned on (= 5AH), thereby opening the lower grand prize opening 40 and starting the 2R round game (see FIGS. 52 to 57 and FIG. 60). Thereafter, similarly, the round game related to the lower major winning opening 40 is executed until the 6th R, and the round game related to the right major winning opening 50 is executed from the 7R to the 15th R of the final round.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 65, the operation from the latter half of the 14R to the end of the big hit game will be described.

  When the grand prize opening opening operation time tR at the 14th R has elapsed and the right big prize opening 50 is closed (time T7), and the remaining ball discharge time t3 and the interval time t4 before opening elapse (time T9), the final round In order to start the 15th round game, the CPU 201 sets the special winning opening opening operation time tR, and sets the special electric accessory 2 operation flag and the special winning opening release flag 2 to the ON state (= 5 AH). The right big prize opening 50 is opened, and the 15R round game is started (see FIGS. 52 to 57 and FIG. 60). Note that the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special winning opening release flag 1 are in the OFF state (= 00H) after the 6R round game in the first half is completed and the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed ( (See FIGS. 52 to 57).

  When the above-described special winning opening opening operation time tR has elapsed (time T10), the CPU 201 sets the special winning opening release flag 2 to the OFF state (= 00H), closes the right special winning opening 50, and plays the 15th round game. And the remaining ball discharge time t3 is set (see FIG. 58).

  When the remaining ball discharge time t3 elapses after the right big prize opening 50 is closed (time T11), the CPU 201 sets the special electric accessory 2 operation flag to the OFF state (= 00H) and sets the end interval time t6. (See FIG. 60). When the end interval time t6 elapses (time T12), the condition device operation flag and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag used during the big hit game are turned off (00H). As a result, a series of control processes related to the big hit game is completed. Thereafter, if there is an operation holding ball, a change in a new special symbol is started (step S304 in FIG. 14: processing route of ≠ 5AH).

(About the prize winning period invalid period tS)
Referring to the setting state of the special electric accessory N operation flag (N = 1, 2), the special winning opening prize invalid period is, of course, the period before and after the start of the big hit game (the period during which the special symbol variation display is allowed). (1) The period of the start interval time t2 (time T2 to time T3) from the occurrence of the big hit game to the start of the 1R round game, and (2) waiting for the start of the round game Period (time T5 to time T6, time T8 to time T9) of the interval time t4 before release that is a section, and (3) an end interval time t6 after the round game of the last round has ended and the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed (Time T11 to time T12). During these periods, even if a prize is awarded to the lower major prize opening 40 and the right major prize opening 50, the prize is treated as an illegal prize (see FIGS. 11 and 13).

(2R low base probability variation big hit)
Next, the operation of the big hit game control process related to the 2R low base probability variation big hit will be described. The big hit game control process related to the 2R low base probability variable big hit differs from the big hit game control process related to the 15R high base probability variable big hit described above in that a round game with a short opening time is performed two rounds. Since the other points are substantially the same control, the description will be omitted as appropriate in order to avoid redundant description. Elements having the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  Referring to FIG. 66, when the special symbol indicating the big hit (2R low base probability variation big hit) stops at time T21 and the fixed display time t1 elapses (time T22), the big hit game starts.

  When the start interval time t2 (1000 ms) elapses from time T22 (time T23), the CPU 201 sets a special winning opening opening operation time tR (100 ms), a special electric accessory 1 operation flag, and a special winning opening release flag. 1 is turned on (= 5 AH), thereby opening the lower prize winning opening 40 and starting the 1R round game. Note that the special electric accessory 2 operation flag and the special winning opening opening flag 2 are in an OFF state (= 00H) until the current big hit game is ended.

  In this example, a case where the number of winning balls related to the lower major winning opening 40 has not reached the maximum winning number within the period of the big winning opening opening operation time tR (time T23 to T24) is considered. After the opening operation time tR has elapsed (time T24), the big prize opening opening flag 1 is turned off (= 00H), the lower big prize opening 40 is closed, the 1R round game is completed, and the remaining ball is discharged. Time t3 is set.

  Then, when the remaining ball discharge time t3 elapses after the lower prize winning opening 40 is closed (time T25), the CPU 201 sets the special electric accessory 1 operation flag to the OFF state (= 00H) and before the round game is opened. An interval time t4 (20 ms) is set.

  When the pre-opening interval time t4 elapses (time T26), the 2R round game is started with the opening pattern of the big winning opening similar to the 1R. Thereafter, when the second winning prize opening operation time tR elapses and the lower prize winning opening 40 is closed (time T27) and the remaining ball discharge time t3 elapses (time T28), the CPU 201 opens the winning prize opening. The flag 1 is turned off (= 00H) to close the lower major prize opening 40 to end the 2R round game and set the remaining ball discharge time t3.

  When the remaining ball discharge time t3 has elapsed (time T28), the CPU 201 sets the special electric accessory 1 operation flag to the OFF state (= 00H) and sets the end interval time t6. When the end interval time t6 elapses (time T29), the condition device operation flag and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag used during the big hit game are turned off (00H). As a result, a series of control processes related to the big hit game is completed. Thereafter, if there is an operation holding ball, a new special symbol change is started.

(About the prize winning period invalid period tS)
Referring to the setting state of the special electric accessory N operation flag (N = 1, 2), in the case of 2R low base probability variation big hit, as in the case of 15R high base probability variation big hit, the big prize opening prize invalid period Are not only the period before and after the start of the big hit game (a period during which the special symbol variation display is allowed), but also (1) the period of the start interval time t2 (time T22 to time T23) and (2) the interval time before opening There are a period t4 (time T25 to time T26) and a period (3) end interval time t6 (time T28 to time T29).

<Small hit game control processing>
(11-6. Small hit processing: FIG. 67)
Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the small hit game control process will be described. FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing details of the small hit process (step S504) performed when the small hitting flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH) in the special electric accessory management process of FIG.

  In FIG. 67, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the operation status of the special electric accessory is “in operation (02H)” (step S601).

  When the special electric accessory operation status is not “operating (02H)” (step S601: ≠ 02H), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S603, and the special electric accessory operation status is “active (02H)”. In this case (step S601: = 02H), after performing the large winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process (step S602), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S603. The large winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process in step S602 is the same process as the large winning opening maximum winning number confirmation process in step S551 in the special electric accessory operating process of FIG. Detailed description is omitted.

  When the processing proceeds to step S603, it is determined whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero (step S603). Until the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (step S603: NO), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S606. If the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (step S603: YES), a small hit medium command transmission process is performed (step S604). In this small hit command transmission process, an effect control command corresponding to the special electric accessory operation status is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. Specifically, when the special electric accessory operation status is in the process of starting (00H), a “small hit start command” for instructing the start of an OP effect during the small hit game is being continuously determined (03H) In other cases, a “small hit end command” for instructing the start of the ED effect during the small hit is not transmitted, and the process is terminated.

  When the small hit command transmission process of step S604 is completed, the process enters the special electric accessory operation status process (step S605). Here, processing according to the special electric accessory operation status is performed. Details of the special electric accessory operation status processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the processing for each special electric accessory operation status in step S605 is completed, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operation status is “Active (02H)” (step S606).

  If the operation status of the special electric accessory is not “operating (02H)” (step S606: ≠ 02H), the small hit process is exited without doing anything.

  When the special electric accessory operation status is “active (02H)” (step S606: = 02H), the small hitting opening / closing operation setting table is acquired (step S607), and the special symbol accessory operation timer is acquired. Then, a solenoid setting process is performed (step S609). This solenoid setting process is the same as the solenoid setting process in step S534 during the special prize opening / closing operation setting process in the special electric accessory operation start process of FIG. The difference is that the opening / closing operation of the winning opening (lower large winning opening 40) is controlled. Since the other processing methods are the same, the description of the solenoid setting processing content is omitted to avoid duplication.

(T-24. Small hit opening / closing operation setting table: FIG. 68)
FIG. 69 shows a small hitting opening / closing operation setting table. As shown in the figure, the small hit opening / closing operation setting table of the present embodiment defines a data group necessary for designating the opening pattern of the big winning opening relating to the small hit game, and the basic configuration of the table is as follows. This is the same as the special winning opening / closing operation setting table of FIG.

  In OPENBL-D5 used at the time of a small hit game, data for storing in the instruction data for specifying the special electric accessory 1 operation flag to be in the ON state (= 5 AH) and the special winning opening opening flag 1 are determined. When the timer value is “2200 ms”, “5AH” is “2100 ms”, “00H” is “100 ms”, “5AH” is “0 ms”, “00H” is large Since it is specified to be stored in the winning opening opening flag 1, the lower large winning opening 40 is opened and closed for 0.1 seconds, then closed for 2 seconds, and again opened for 0.1 seconds, It will be closed. As will be described later, 1 second is provided for the OP effect time during the small hit, and 5 seconds are provided for the ED effect time. As a result, the opening pattern of the lower big prize opening 40 during the small hit game is controlled to open and close in substantially the same manner as the opening pattern of the lower big prize opening 40 during the 2R low base probability variable big hit game. (See FIG. 66, FIG. 70 described later).

  When the solenoid process in step S609 is completed, the small hit process is exited, and the process proceeds to the right-hand notification information management process in step S61 in FIG.

(11-6-1. Processing according to operation status of special electric accessory: FIG. 69)
FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing details of the special electric accessory operation status processing (step S605).

  In FIG. 69, the CPU 201 first determines whether the special electric accessory operation status branching process (step S611) is in the process of starting (00H) to ending (06H). Branch processing. If the special electric accessory operation status is in the start process (00H), the small hit start process (step S612) is performed. If the operation start process is in the process (01H), the small hit special electric accessory operation start process (step S613) is performed. In the case of operation (03H), the small hit special electric accessory operating process (step S614), in the case of continuation determination (04H), the small hit continuation determination process (step S615), and the end process (04H) In this case, the small hit end processing (S616) is performed.

(11-6-2. Small hit start process: Step S612)
When the small hit game is started, the operation status of the special electric accessory is “being started (00H)”. Therefore, in the special electric accessory operation status-specific process, the CPU 201 first starts the small hit process in step S612. In this small hitting start processing, the “pre-operation interval time” is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the special electric accessory operation status is switched to “operation start processing (01H)” (to the special electric accessory operation status). 01H is stored). The “interval before operation” is an interval section from when the final display time of step S453 in FIG. 47 elapses until the jackpot is determined until the operation of the special variable prize winning device 42 actually starts. (Opening) This refers to the time span that defines the section in which the production is performed. Here, “1000 ms”, which is the same time width of the start interval time per 2R low base probability variation big hit, is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer (the “2R low base setting setting table in FIG. 51). Refer to the column of “Probability”.

(11-6-3. Small hit special electric accessory operation start processing: step S613)
When the pre-operation interval time elapses (step S603: YES) and the special electric accessory operation status-specific processing is entered, the special electric accessory operation status is “being activated (01H)”. The CPU 201 performs a small hit special electric accessory operation start process in step S613. In this small hit special electric actor operation start processing, 00H is stored (cleared to zero) in the big prize opening prize counter, and the big winning opening operation time (2200 ms) is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The object operation status is switched to “in operation (02H)” (02H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status). It should be noted that the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero, that is, the special winning opening operation time (2200 ms) has elapsed, or until the maximum winning number is reached and the special symbol accessory operation timer is cleared (step S602, step S603: NO). ), Steps S606 to S609 are performed, and the lower prize winning opening 40 is controlled to be opened in a predetermined pattern based on the small hit opening / closing operation setting table (OPENBL-D5) of FIG.

(11-6-4. Small hitting special electric accessory in operation: step S614)
If the special winning combination operation status is entered after the special winning opening operating time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the special electric combination operation status is “being activated (02H)”. The CPU 201 performs processing during operation of the special electric accessory for small hits in step S614. In this small hit special electric accessory operating process, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the special winning opening release flag 1 and the remaining ball discharge time (1980 ms) is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The object operation status is switched to “continuing determination (03H)” (03H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status).

(11-6-5. Small hit continuation determination process: Step S615)
When the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed (step S603: YES) and the processing by special electric accessory operation status is entered, the special electric accessory operation status is “during continuation determination (03H)”. Performs the small hit continuation determination process in step S615. In this small hit continuation determination process, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the special electric accessory 1 operation flag, “small hit end interval time (5000 ms)” is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the special electric accessory is stored. The operation status is switched to “ending process (04H)” (04H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status). Here, the “small hit end interval time” is an interval section in which an ED effect is performed until the small hit game ends after the lower ball winning opening 40 is closed and the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. Refers to the time span that defines Here, “5000 ms”, which is the same time width of the end interval time per 2R low base probability variation big jack, is stored in the special symbol accessory action timer (the accessory continuous actuator operation end interval setting table of FIG. 62 “2R low base See the column of “Probability”

(11-6-6. Small hit end processing: Step S615)
When the small hit end interval time has elapsed (step S603: YES), and when the special electric accessory operation status-specific processing is entered, the special electric accessory operation status is “ending process (04H)”. The CPU 201 performs a small hit end process in step S616. In this small hitting end process, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the small hitting flag as various setting processes at the end of the small hitting, and the special electric accessory operation status is switched to “starting process (00H)” (special 00H is stored in the operation status of the electric accessory). As a result, a series of control processing relating to the small hit game is completed.

<Operation example 2>
Here, the operation of the small hit game control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the special symbol indicating the small win is stopped at time T31 and the fixed display time t1 has elapsed (time T32), the small win game is started. Therefore, the CPU 201 sets the small hit determination flag to the OFF state (= 00H) and sets the small hit flag to the ON state (= 5AH), and the pre-operation interval time t8 (1000 ms: start interval time at the time of 2R low base probability change large hit). Is set (steps S467 and S612). Since the small hit game is not a big hit where the condition device operates, the condition device operation flag and the accessory continuous operation device operation remain in the OFF state (= 00H). Thus, the small hit game execution conditions are in place.

  When the pre-operation interval time t8 elapses (time T33), the CPU 201 sets the special winning opening opening operation time tR (2200ms: the same time width as time T23 to time T27 per 2R low base probability variation big hit) and special electric The accessory 1 operation flag and the big prize opening opening flag 1 are turned ON (= 5 AH), thereby opening the lower big prize opening 40 (see steps S605 to S609 in FIG. 67 and S613 in FIG. 69). Note that the special electric accessory 2 operation flag and the special winning opening release flag 2 are in an OFF state (= 00H) until the current small hit game is terminated. As shown in the figure, the lower prize winning opening 40 in the small hit game is in the same transition state as the state of the big prize winning opening flag 1. As a result, a pseudo 2R low base probability variation big hit game is realized.

  In this example, a case where the number of winning balls related to the lower major winning opening 40 has not reached the maximum winning number within the period of the large winning opening opening operation time tR (time T33 to T36) is considered. After the mouth opening operation time tR elapses (time T36), the big prize opening opening flag 1 is turned off (= 00H) to end the opening / closing operation of the lower big prize opening 40 and the remaining ball discharge time t3 (1980 ms). ) Is set (see steps S605 to S609 in FIG. 67 and S614 in FIG. 69).

  When the remaining ball discharge time t3 elapses after the lower prize winning opening 40 is closed (time T37), the CPU 201 sets the special electric accessory 1 operation flag to the OFF state (= 00H) and the small hit end interval time t9. (5000 ms: the same time width as the end interval time at the time of 2R low base probability variation big hit) is set (step S615 in FIG. 69).

  When the small hitting end interval time t9 has elapsed (time T38), the small hitting flag used during the small hitting game is turned off (00H) (step S616 in FIG. 69). As a result, a series of control processes related to the big hit game is completed. Thereafter, if there is an operation holding ball, a new special symbol change is started (step S304: processing route of ≠ 5AH).

(Regarding the big prize opening invalid period tS during small hit games)
Referring to the setting state of the special electric accessory 1 operation flag, in the case of a small hit, because the round game is not performed, the interval time before opening does not exist unlike the case of a big hit. . For this reason, the big winning opening prize invalid period of the small hit game includes (1) the period of the pre-operation interval time t8 (time T32 to time T33) and (2) the period of the small hit end interval time t9 (time T37 to time). T38). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special electric accessory 1 operation flag may be set to the OFF state (= 00H) at the same timing as in the case of the 2R low base probability variation big hit. Specifically, when the time 20 ms before the time T33 to the time T35 (when the time corresponding to the remaining ball discharge time t3 (1980 ms) has elapsed from the time T34), the special electric accessory 1 operation flag is set. Once in the OFF state (= 00H), when the time T35 arrives, the special electric accessory 1 operation flag is set in the ON state (= 5 AH) again.

<10. Processing on the production control unit side: FIGS. 72 to 78>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 72 to 78, a processing procedure on the side of the effect control unit 24 will be described.

(12. Production control side main process: FIG. 72)
FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a main process (effect control side main process) on the effect control unit side. The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) starts the main process on the effect control side shown in FIG. 72 when power is turned on from the outside of the gaming machine main body.

  In the main process on the effect control side, first, step S71 is performed as the first process when the power is turned on, and in other cases, the processes of steps S72 to S75 are performed as processes during normal operation.

  In FIG. 72, first, the CPU 241 performs a necessary initial setting process before the start of the game operation as the first process at the time of power-on (step S71).

  Subsequently, an effect random number update process is performed as a process during normal operation (step S72). In the effect random number update process, the effect lottery random value used mainly to draw the effect pattern is regularly updated.

  Next, a command reception interrupt, a timer interrupt, an external INT, etc. are set in an interrupt enabled state (step S73), and then an interrupt disabled state is set (step S74). Subsequently, the watchdog timer is cleared (step S75), and the process of steps S72 to S75 is repeated in an infinite loop unless power interruption occurs.

(13. Command reception interrupt processing: FIG. 73)
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, a command reception interrupt process executed when an effect control command from the main control unit 20 is received will be described. FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing on the effect control side. When various effect control commands sent from the main control unit 20 side are received on the effect control unit 24 side, an INT interrupt is generated. When an effect control command is received in this reception interrupt process, Store in command reception buffer. This command reception interruption process is executed preferentially over an effect control side timer interrupt process (FIG. 74) described later when an effect control command is received from the main control unit 20.

  In FIG. 73, first, when receiving an effect control command from the main control unit 20, the CPU 241 saves the contents of the register in a predetermined stack area (step S81), and then receives the received effect control command from the RAM 243. The contents of the register stored in the buffer (step S82) and saved are restored (step S83), and the command reception interrupt process is exited.

(14. Production control side timer interruption processing: FIG. 74)
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, a description will be given of the effect control side timer interrupt process that is executed approximately every 2 ms during the execution of the effect control side main process. FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the effect control side that is activated by interruption every predetermined time (2 ms).

  In FIG. 74, when the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the register to a predetermined stack area (step S91). Next, the watchdog timer that monitors the program abnormality is cleared, and the timer count is restarted (step S92). When the program is in a runaway state, the watchdog timer is timed up, the effect CPU is automatically reset and the runaway state is restored.

  Next, periodic update processing is performed (step S93). In this periodic update process, the initial value of the random number for effect lottery used for selecting the effect pattern and the contents of the timer necessary for execution of the effect pattern are updated for each interrupt. A typical example of the timer is a timer that manages a time schedule related to the generation of effects. For example, the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 that is substantially within the same period as the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b (within the special symbol variation period). Within the fluctuation period (decoration pattern fluctuation period), the production contents of what production pattern on the time axis, with what time width, the decoration lamp 45, the speaker 46, and the liquid crystal as production means A time schedule as to whether the display device 36 is displayed or the like is managed by this timer.

  Next, a button input management process for monitoring the input from the frame effect button 13 is performed (step S94). In this button input management process, whether or not an operation (ON operation) detection signal is input from the frame effect button 13 is monitored, and when it is confirmed that the operation detection signal has been received, the information (operation detection information) is stored in the RAM 243. Stored in a predetermined area. This information is used for the button notice effect.

  Next, command analysis processing is performed (step S95). In this command analysis process, whether or not an effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer is monitored for each interrupt, and if an effect control command is stored, this command is read, and an effect corresponding to the read effect control command is read. Perform control processing. Among the above-mentioned production control commands, hold addition command, variation pattern designation command, decorative symbol designation command, production stop command, gaming state designation command, jackpot start command, big prize opening command, round end command, jackpot end command, etc. Is included. For example, when a variation pattern command is received and stored in the reception buffer, a plurality of types of effects are referred to in the command analysis process with reference to an effect pattern table (not shown) based on variation pattern information included in the variation pattern designation command. The effect content (effect pattern) corresponding to the variation pattern information of the effect pattern is determined by lottery. The effect patterns determined based on the change pattern designation command and the decorative symbol designation command include combinations of stop ornament symbols and various game effects (“pseudo-ream”, “reach effect”, “background change effect”, “ Button notice effect "). As a result, various effect patterns are developed one after another or simultaneously in the current symbol variation display game, thereby realizing an “effect scenario” in a broad sense.

  Next, an effect progress process for updating the effect scenario and progressing the effect is performed (step S96). In this effect progress process, a time schedule related to the progress of the effect is managed based on the effect data set in the command analysis process in step S95. Then, based on the time schedule, creation of image control data for controlling the display of the image on the liquid crystal display device 36 (liquid crystal control command for the liquid crystal control CPU) and control data for operating the decoration lamp 45, LED, and speaker 46 (light emission control signal). And voice control signals) and output settings of the created control signals are made.

  Next, effect output management processing (output processing related to video, sound, and light) is performed (step S97). In this effect output management process, when there is a control signal or control command set as output, the liquid crystal control command is output to the liquid crystal control CPU at the necessary timing to perform image display control, and the image display is performed. A sound control signal is output to the sound generation device 46a or a light emission control signal is output to the light display device 45a in accordance with the effect, and an effect display by an image on the liquid crystal display device 36 and a sound effect from the speaker 46 are provided. And the light effect by blinking or lighting of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED is developed. As a result, various production patterns are developed one after another on the time axis of the game progress, thereby producing a production scenario in a broad sense (hereinafter, this decorative symbol variation display unless otherwise required) Various notice effects (for example, pseudo-ream, reach effect, button notice effect, background change effect, etc.) developed in the game are collectively referred to as an effect scenario). Thus, the production control unit 24 plays a role as production control means for controlling the production of the production. In this effect control means, as an effect control means for controlling the appearance of various effects, a means for controlling the appearance of a reach effect, a means for controlling the appearance of a pre-reading notice effect, a means for controlling the appearance of a pseudo-ream, a button notice effect Various effect control means related to the effect control process, such as a means for controlling the appearance, are included.

  Then, the contents of the saved register are restored (step S98), set to an interrupt enabled state, and the effect control side timer interrupt process is exited.

(14-1. Contents of command analysis processing: FIGS. 75 to 78)
Next, the contents of the command analysis process (step S95) in FIG. 74 will be specifically described. Here, a case where a “hold addition command”, a “variation pattern designation command”, a “decorative symbol designation command”, and a “big hit start command” are received will be described, and a description when another effect control command is received will be omitted. .

(14-1-1. Reception processing of pending addition command: FIG. 75)
FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a process when the pending addition command transmitted in step S326 of the special figure 1 start opening check process of FIG. 15 or in step S346 of the special figure 2 start opening check process of FIG. 28 is received. is there.

  In FIG. 75, when receiving the hold addition command, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first analyzes the content of the command (step S711) and acquires prefetch determination result information. For example, if the upper byte (MODE) is B8H (special figure 1 hold 3 winning designation) and the lower byte (EVENT) is 02H, the normal byte is normally 1 and the upper byte is B8H (hold 3 winning designation) When the lower byte is 17H, a hit fluctuation with strong SP reach is grasped. When the lower byte is 01H, it is understood that “prefetching is prohibited” (see step S315 in FIG. 15 and step S335 in FIG. 28).

  Next, it is determined whether or not prefetching is prohibited, that is, whether or not it is the lower byte 01H indicating that prefetching is prohibited (step 712). If prefetching is prohibited (step S712: YES), the process proceeds to step S717 without doing anything.

  When prefetching is not prohibited (step S712: NO), the process proceeds to step S713, and it is determined whether or not the “continuous notice counter” is zero (step S713).

  Here, the “continuous notice counter” is a counter for avoiding the occurrence of duplicate prefetch notice effects. Specifically, the first prefetch notice lottery is performed in step S714 described below. It is a counter for preventing the pre-reading notice lottery (after the second time) from being repeated anew until the operation-holding ball subject to the pre-reading notice is used for the execution of the variable display operation. . Therefore, when the pre-notice notice lottery is won (step S715: YES), this continuous notice counter is an operation hold currently existing at the time of winning in order to manage the same number of symbol fluctuations as the number of reserved memories existing at the time of winning. The value of the number of balls (the number of stored memories), for example, when there are two active balls, “2” is stored (step S716), and when the symbol variation display game is performed thereafter, the above set value is shown in FIG. In step S761 of 77, 1 is subtracted.

  If the continuous notice counter is not zero (step S713: NO), that is, if the continuous notice effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S717 without doing anything.

  When the value of the continuous notice counter is zero (step S713: YES), that is, when the pre-read notice (continuous notice) effect is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S714 described above, and the pre-reading change system (holding display change system) is read. Pre-reading notice lottery (hereinafter simply referred to as “holding display change type pre-reading notice lottery”) as to whether or not the notice effect (continuous notice effect) will be implemented, and change start time change type (image display change type) A prefetching notice lottery relating to prefetching notice lottery (hereinafter simply referred to as “image display change type prefetching notice lottery”) as to whether or not to carry out (continuous notice effect) is performed (step S714). Then, it is determined whether or not these prefetch notice lotteries have been won (step S715). The processing in step S714 is continuous notice execution determination means for determining whether or not the continuous notice effect (prefetch notice effect) can be executed using the prefetch determination result sent by the hold addition command as an effect start condition. It serves as an execution lottery means for determining whether or not the performance can be executed by lottery.

  If none of the pre-reading notice lotteries has been won (step S715: NO), the process proceeds to step S717 without doing anything.

  When one of the pre-reading notice lottery of the hold display change system and the pre-reading notice lottery of the image display change system is won (step S715: YES), the same number as the number of held balls (the number of stored memories) at that time Is stored in the continuous notice counter (step S716), and a prefetch notice winning flag for designating the prefetch lottery result is designated in the RAM 243 based on the prefetch notice lottery result of the hold display change system and the prefetch notice lottery result of the image display change system. This is stored in the area (pre-fetch notice winning flag) (step S717). The pre-reading notice winning flag is used to determine the pre-reading notice lottery result (presence / absence result) of the hold display change system and the pre-reading notice lottery result of the image display change system. In addition, the pre-reading advance notice winning flag is provided with a flag for storing the pre-reading notice lottery result of the pending display change system and a flag for storing the pre-reading notice lottery result of the image display change system. When the “hold display change type pre-reading notice lottery” is won, the hold that has been subject to the pre-reading notice as a hold display change type pre-reading notice effect by the action of the hold addition display process in step S717 described later. Until the stored display mode related to memory changes to, for example, a display color (usually blue) of any one of yellow, green, red, and iridescent colors, and the operation reserved ball is subjected to a special symbol variation display operation During this period, the color hold will appear continuously. For example, until the second operation holding ball (holding with hatching) shown in FIG. 7 is used for the symbol variation display operation, the exclusive holding display for the pre-reading notice in a color different from the normal is continuously displayed. Will appear.

  In addition, when the “Image display change system pre-reading notice lottery” is won, by receiving a decorative design designation command related to an operation holding ball older than the winning operation holding ball, the change start time The pre-reading notice effect processing (lightning effect) by the pre-reading notice image display (lightning image) as shown in FIG. 7 appears in the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 as shown in FIG. Each time the hold 2 is sequentially put on hold, a notice effect (lightning effect) based on a lightning image appears continuously. In addition, when winning simultaneously with the pre-reading notice lottery of the pending display change type and the pre-reading notice lottery of the image display change type, the lottery probability so that the winning expectation degree of the big hit will be higher than when either of them wins. Is stipulated.

  In step S717, a pending addition display process is performed (step S718). In this hold addition display process, when the pre-reading notice effect data of the holding display change system based on the pre-reading notice lottery result is stored in the holding information management area (RAM 243) and the pre-reading notice lottery of the holding display change system is won. After storing the pre-reading notice effect data of the hold display change system, the winning flag corresponding to the pre-reading notice lottery result of the hold display change system is cleared. The holding information management areas are provided with first (N = 1) to fourth (N = 4) holding information management areas corresponding to the number N of active holding balls of the special symbols 1 and 2, respectively. The production scenario data storage area is included. The effect control CPU 241 can specify what kind of pre-reading notice effect is to be performed for which number of reserved balls by referring to what kind of notice effect scenario is stored in this hold information management area. It is like that. When the pre-reading advance notice lottery of the hold change display system in step S714 is won, production data for exclusive hold display (for example, “yellow”, “green”, “red” or “rainbow” is used for the hold display according to the pre-reading variation pattern information. ("Production data for setting any one of the color" on-hold display mode) is stored in the hold information management area corresponding to the currently-operated hold ball that is won this time (for example, the hold operation that the hold addition command based on the hold ball that has won this time has) If the information on the number of balls indicates that the special symbol 1 indicates two active reserved balls, the effect data is stored in the second reserved information management area of the special symbol 1). On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice lottery is not won, effect data for normal hold display (for example, hold display effect data for making the normal hold display color blue) is stored. The reserved color is associated with the look-ahead variation pattern, and the display of holding is “yellow”, “green”, “red”, and “rainbow color (probable)” in descending order of expectation of winning the big hit.

  The hold addition display process and the pre-reading notice effect process in steps S753 to S756 to be described later generate a continuous notice effect for a predetermined effect means when the continuous notice effect determination means determines that the continuous notice effect can be executed. The continuous notice effect control means is configured.

(14-1-2. Fluctuation pattern designation command reception process: FIG. 76)
FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing processing when the variation pattern designation command transmitted in step S412 of the special symbol variation pattern creation processing of FIG. 38 is received.

  In FIG. 76, when the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) receives the variation pattern designation command, the content of the command is first analyzed (step S731), and the variation pattern information of the special symbol as the content is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 243. (Step S732). The final effect pattern is the variation pattern information stored here and the information included in the decorative symbol designation command (special symbol type and winning category (special symbol determination data) information used for the current variation display operation). Based on this, it is determined by a decorative symbol designation command receiving process (FIG. 77) described later.

(14-1-3. Decoration Symbol Designation Command Reception Processing: FIG. 77)
FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing processing when the decorative symbol designation command transmitted in step S414 of the special symbol variation start processing of FIG. 32 is received. The decorative symbol designation command is an effect control command sent following the variation pattern designation command.

  In FIG. 77, when the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) receives the decorative symbol designation command, it first analyzes the content of the command and acquires the content (step S751), and then the decorative symbol stop symbol lottery process Is performed (step S752). In this stop decorative symbol lottery process, based on the variation pattern information obtained in step S732 and the special symbol type information and winning category information provided for the current variation display operation obtained in step S751 described above, The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol (combination of decorative symbols) to be stopped are determined by lottery. For example, if the big hit type at that time is a probabilistic big hit in the loss variation pattern with the reach state, the left symbol is first drawn, and the decorative symbol that can form the left symbol and the reach state is determined as the right symbol, Based on the determined left symbol and right symbol, the middle symbol is determined so as to be finally stopped at the decorative symbol sequence indicating the probable big hit. As a result, the combination of decorative symbols when the current decorative symbol variation display game is completed is determined. The determined decorative design data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 243.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice counter is zero (step S753). When the continuous notice counter is zero (step S753: YES), that is, when the prefetch notice is not performed, the process proceeds to step S758 without doing anything.

  If the continuous notice counter is not zero, that is, if a prefetch notice is to be performed (step S753: NO), it is determined whether or not a prefetch notice lottery for the image display change system has been won (step S754).

  When the pre-reading notice lottery of the image display change system is not won (step S754: NO), the continuous notice counter is decremented by 1 (the process proceeds to step S, step S758. Step S714 is the first step after the pre-reading notice lottery is performed. If the determination result at the time of the determination process of S754 is “NO”, this is the case where only the pre-reading advance notice lottery of the hold display change type is won, so the notice effect of the image display change type appears. Without the lightning effect, only the pre-reading notice effect of the reserved color change will appear.

  On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice lottery of the image display change system is won (step S754: YES), a pre-read image display effect lottery process is performed (step S755). In the prefetch image display effect lottery process, one prefetch notice effect is selected and determined by lottery from a plurality of change start prefetch notice effects based on the variation pattern information of the special symbol. For example, one of a plurality of types of lightning effects such as a lightning effect of a lightning strike, a lightning effect of a lightning strike, and a lightning effect of a lightning strike, which are expressed by a lightning strike level, are determined by lottery. These lightning effects have a selection rate associated with the variation pattern, and the higher the jackpot winning expectation, the higher the lightning strike is selected in the relationship of “strong lightning> medium lightning> weak lightning”. Note that, as described above, substantially the same pattern is selected as the look-ahead variation pattern and the basic pattern variation pattern of the special symbol determined at the start of variation. In other words, there is a close relationship between the degree of jackpot winning expectation by the hold display color and the amount of jackpot winning expectation by the lightning effect. More specifically, the hold color change type prefetching notice effect and the image display change type prefetching notice effect overlap more than when the hold display change type prefetching notice effect and the image display change type prefetching notice effect appear alone. In the case of appearing in the meantime, the expectation degree of winning a big hit is more clearly suggested. For example, if the reserved color is “red” and the lightning effect is “strong lightning”, the expectation of winning the jackpot will increase dramatically, but even if the reserved color is “red”, the lightning effect will be “weak lightning”. Is lower than that. As described above, in the present embodiment, a clearer win-winning expectation degree is suggested when both of the pre-reading notice effects appear than when either one of the pre-reading notice effects appears. .

  Next, the value of the continuous counter is stored as the number of executions of the image display changing system prefetching notice effect (step S756), and the winning flag corresponding to the image display changing system prefetching notice lottery result is cleared (step S757). As a result, after receiving one hold addition command, when winning the pre-reading notice lottery of the image display change system, the processing of steps S755 to S757 is performed, but another hold addition command after the next time is received. In some cases, unless the continuous notice counter is zero, the processing in steps S755 to S757 is not performed (step S713 in FIG. 75: NO processing route, S754 in FIG. 77: NO processing route is followed). ). Thus, when one of the lightning effects is selected as the pre-reading notice effect of the image display change system, a lightning image appears in the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 at the start of the change (see FIG. 7).

  Next, when the process proceeds to step S758, a notice effect scenario lottery process is performed (step S758). In the notice effect scenario lottery, one notice effect scenario corresponding to the variation pattern is determined by lottery from the notice effects according to the normal effect scenario (the notice effect other than the pre-read notice), and the effect scenario data is stored in the RAM 243. Are stored in a predetermined area (effect data setting area). Specifically, referring to a production scenario selection table (not shown) in which a plurality of types of production scenarios associated with the current production mode, fluctuation pattern information, and winning types, etc. are defined, Use and decide by lottery from a plurality of types of production scenarios. Note that the effect scenario here includes various notice effects other than the prefetch notice effect.

Next, a symbol display start hold display shift process is performed (step S759). In this symbol game start hold display shift process, as the decorative symbol variation effect is started, the effect scenario data stored in the hold information management area is referred to, and the hold display mode (hold) corresponding to another hold ball In addition, the display is performed in a form in which the display effect is shifted by one to the old storage position side, and an effect process is performed to end the hold display corresponding to the hold storage to be digested this time. Since there is no production scenario related to the hold display in the hold information management area, in this case, the hold display effect is not performed for the operation hold ball corresponding to the hold information management area, and the corresponding display portion is turned off. Is expressed as As a result, when one piece of hold data related to the oldest hold memory in the storage order is digested, if there is a subsequent hold memory, the hold storage position and the hold display position of the existing hold memory are all As a result, the current hold display is performed after shifting to the old storage position side.

  Next, various setting processes required for starting the decorative symbol variation display game are performed (step S760), and the decorative symbol designation command receiving process is exited. Thereafter, the decorative symbol variation display game is started.

(14-1-4. Big hit start command reception processing: FIG. 78)
FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing a process when the jackpot start command transmitted in step S514 of the jackpot start process in FIG. 50 is received. This jackpot start command is an effect control command sent at the start of the jackpot game.

  In FIG. 78, when receiving the jackpot start command, the production control unit 24 (CPU 241) first analyzes the contents of the command to obtain the current jackpot type information as the contents (step S781), and then With reference to the hitting effect table selection table of FIG. 5, a lottery using the effect random number is performed, and a hitting effect table corresponding to the big hit type is selected (step S782).

  Next, with reference to the hit effect table, the effect scenario data of the hit effect is stored (step S783), and the big hit start command receiving process is exited. As a result, an OP effect is generated at the start of the jackpot game. Thereafter, when a jackpot opening command is received, a round effect corresponding to the number of rounds is received. When a jackpot end command is received, an ED effect is generated. Will be performed sequentially. Even when the “small hit start command (see step S604 in FIG. 67)” transmitted when winning the big hit is received, the same processing as the big hit start command reception processing is performed, and the hit in FIG. The hit effect 7 table (WINTBL-P7) is selected from the intermediate effect table selection table, and hit effect scenario data based on this is stored.

  The gaming machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various components can be modified without departing from the present invention. .

  The present invention is useful for a game machine using a game ball or a game medium corresponding thereto.

1 Pachinko machine,
2 Front frame,
3 Game board,
3a gaming area,
4 outer frame,
5 ball guide rail,
6 Glass door frame,
7 Front operation panel
8 Upper tray unit,
9 Top saucer,
11 Ball rental button,
12 Card return button,
13 Frame production button,
14 Ball release button,
15 Launch control handle,
19 game ball dispensing device,
20 Main control unit,
21 External terminal board for frame,
24 production control unit,
28 Launch control board,
29 payout control board,
31 power supply board,
32 launcher,
34 Upper starting port,
34a Upper start sensor,
35 Lower starting port,
35a Lower start sensor,
36 liquid crystal display devices,
37 Normal design starting port,
37a Normal design start sensor,
38a, 38b Special symbol display device,
39 Normal symbol display device,
40, 50 Big prize opening,
41 Ordinary variable winning device,
41c Ordinary electric accessory solenoid,
42,52 Special variable prize device,
42a, 52a Big prize opening sensor,
42b, 52b open door,
42c, 52c
43 General prize opening,
43a General prize opening sensor,
44 Windmill,
45 Decorative lamp,
45a optical display device,
46 speakers,
46a sound generator,
47 Movable wing pieces,
48 Center decoration,
49 Out mouth,
201 main control CPU,
202 main control ROM,
203 main control RAM,
241 Production control CPU,
242 Production control ROM,
243 Production control RAM.

Claims (2)

An acquisition means for acquiring predetermined game information due to the game ball entering the start port;
Based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means, lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to generate a special gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state;
A symbol display means for performing a game symbol variation display operation based on a predetermined variation pattern, and stopping and displaying the game symbol in a display mode reflecting a lottery result by the lottery means;
One or a plurality of types of variation patterns are defined, and a plurality of types of variation pattern selection tables associated with either a lottery result by the lottery means and a plurality of types of selection data;
Based on the lottery result by the lottery means and the selection data, a fluctuation pattern selection table selection means for selecting one of the plurality of types of fluctuation pattern selection tables;
Based on the variation pattern selection table selected by the variation pattern selection table selection unit, a variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern of the game symbol in the symbol display unit;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, a symbol display control unit that controls a variation display operation of the game symbol in the symbol display unit;
Special game control means for generating the winning after the gaming symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode showing the winning;
Data setting means for setting the selection data and variable display count data T for specifying the number of times to execute the variable display operation of the game symbol corresponding to the selection data under a predetermined setting condition;
If the variable display count data T set by the data setting means is other than zero (T = 0) on the condition that the game symbol variable display operation is executed, the variable display count data T Fluctuation display operation data subtraction means for subtracting the number of times of the game display variation display operation this time,
Selection data changing means for changing one selection data set by the data setting means to another selection data based on the subtraction result by the variable display operation data subtraction means,
The data setting means includes
Due to the occurrence of the hit, the first selection data as the selection data and the variable display frequency data T corresponding to the first selection data are set,
The selection data changing means is
Changing the first selection data set by the data setting means to second selection data on condition that the subtraction result by the variable display operation data subtraction means is zero (T = 0);
A ball game machine characterized by that. The hit includes a plurality of hits,
The data setting means is configured to set specific selection data as the selection data and zero (T = 0) as the variable display count data T due to the occurrence of the specific hit,
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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