JP2015006577A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving effects of a game performance when a special game is executed.SOLUTION: When a special game B, C, D, or E where a game ball can easily pass through a specific area 14f, or a special game A where a game ball is unlikely to pass through the specific area 14f is executed, if the game ball passes through the specific area 14f, after the termination of the special game, the game is controlled to a high-probability and time-shortened state. However, when the special game C, D, or E where a game ball can easily pass through a specific area 14f is executed, if it is preliminarily determined that a special game may be performed in a case where the game, after the termination of the special game, is controlled to a high-probability and time-shortened state, after a game ball passes through the specific area 14f, the game machine executes a special game performance of changing the number of Rs (the number of ○) to be executed, as an advantageous degree of the special game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique related to a game effect when a special game is being performed.

  Conventionally, in a general pachinko gaming machine, a plurality of winning holes are provided in a game area where a game ball can flow down, and a player operates a launch handle to launch a game ball in the game area to play a game. When the game ball is won at the winning opening, several to ten or more game balls can be obtained as a prize ball for each game ball.

  In recent mainstream models, when a game ball wins a start opening provided in the game area, determination information is acquired when the start condition is satisfied, and it is determined whether or not it is a `` big hit '' based on the determination information, and the determination result is The determination symbol shown is stopped and displayed on the symbol display after the symbol variation is displayed. When it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the special game (hit game) that the big winning opening provided in the game area is released over a plurality of R (rounds) after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display. Done. Therefore, a plurality of game balls can win the big prize opening and a considerable number of game balls can be obtained.

  When it is determined as “big hit”, the type of big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display is further determined, so that any one of a plurality of advantageous special games having different degrees of advantage (the number of game balls that can be acquired) is determined. It is determined whether or not to perform. In other words, depending on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display, an advantageous special game with a low advantage (for example, about 500 game balls can be obtained) or a high advantage (for example, about 2000) An advantageous special game (where you can acquire individual game balls) is performed.

  The acquired determination information is temporarily stored (held) in the hold storage unit, and when the number of hold determination information (hold number) is generally less than 4, the start condition is satisfied when the game ball wins the start opening. The determination information is newly acquired and stored in the hold storage unit. The determination information stored in the holding storage unit is erased (holding digestion) for determining whether or not it is a “big hit” in the order in which it is sequentially acquired every time the symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  By the way, when the symbol is displayed variably based on the determination result of whether or not it is a “hit”, a special game is performed for the effect of changing the symbol suggesting the degree of expectation of the big hit determined as “hit”. In some cases, special game effects that excite the special game are mainly displayed on an image display, and the game performance and game entertainment are enhanced by such game effects.

  Here, in the special game production, after pretending that a special game with a low degree of advantage is being performed, or after making the advantage level of the special game being performed apparently unknown, A technique for performing a so-called promotion effect that suggests (notifies) that a special game with a high degree of advantage is being performed is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Now, the applicant of the present application provides a specific area in the special winning opening, and depending on the type of jackpot symbol, either a special game in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area or a special game in which the game ball does not easily pass through the specific area. If a game ball passes a specific area when a special game is being performed, a high probability game state with a high probability (eg, 1/68) that is determined to be a “hit” after the special game ends If a game ball does not pass through a specific area, a pachinko gaming machine that sets a low-probability gaming state with a low probability of jackpot (for example, 1/400) after the special game ends is being put into practical use.

JP 2012-120929 A

  The determination information (holding determination information) stored in the holding storage unit when the special game is being performed is sequentially digested every time the symbol is variably displayed after the end of the special game. If the information includes determination information that is determined to be “big hit”, a so-called holding sequence in which a special game is performed based on the holding determination information occurs. After the special game is over, if a high probability game state with a high probability of jackpot is set, the possibility that a reserved run will occur increases.

  Here, it is determined in advance whether or not a special game is to be performed based on the determination information stored in the hold storage unit, and when the special game is being performed, the hold determination is performed based on the result of the prior determination. When the information includes determination information determined as “big hit” in the information, the effect of the effect is enhanced by performing the reserved continuous suggestion effect that suggests the occurrence of the reserved continuous in the special game effect.

  However, when a game ball passes through a specific area when a special game is being performed and the game ball is performing a special game in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area or a special game in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area. In pachinko machines that set a high-probability gaming state and set a low-probability gaming state if the game ball does not pass through a specific area, a special game in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area is used for performing a reserved continuous suggestion effect. It is not possible to appropriately and effectively perform the reserved continuous suggestion effect without considering whether it is being performed and whether the game ball has passed the specific area.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the above problems.

  The first invention (the gaming machine (1)) includes a determination means (34a) for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by establishment of the start condition, When it is determined by the determination means (34a) that the special game is to be performed, the game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening (13a, 14a) provided in the game area (4a) where the game ball can flow down. The special game execution means (36) for performing the special game including a game, and the determination by the determination means (34a), using the table for low probability that is determined to perform the special game with a predetermined probability It is determined whether or not to perform the special game using a low probability state in which it is determined whether or not to perform a special game or a table for high probability that is determined to perform the special game with a probability higher than the predetermined probability. Gaming state control means (50) for controlling the game in a high probability state, and a predetermined number of the determination information Reservable storage means (32, 63) that can be stored, and game effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means (69) to perform a game effect when the special game is being performed by the special game executing means (36) ( 60), and the special game executing means (36) can perform a special game including the open game in which the game ball that has entered the special prize opening (14a) can pass through the predetermined area (14f). The gaming state control means (50) is configured such that when the predetermined special game is being performed by the special game execution means (36) and the game ball passes through the predetermined area (14f), The game is controlled in the high probability state after the end of the special game, and if the game ball does not pass the predetermined area (14f), the game is controlled in the low probability state after the end of the special game, and the game effect control means (60) indicates that the determination information stored in the hold storage means (32, 63) is determined by the determination means (34a). Prior determination means for determining whether the predetermined special game is determined to be performed when it is determined whether or not the special game is performed using the high probability table at the time of determination (64), and when the predetermined special game is being performed by the special game execution means (36), if the game ball passes the predetermined area (14f), then the prior determination means (64) A special game effect that suggests that the determination information stored in the hold storage means (32, 63) is determined to be performed by the determination means (34a) according to the determination result by the determination means (34a). If the game ball does not pass through the predetermined area (14f) when the predetermined special game is being performed by the special game execution means (36), the special game effect is not performed. And a special game effect control means (62b).

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the production effect of the game effect when special games are performed can be heightened.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko game machine (when a movable accessory is non-operation). It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine (when a movable accessory operates). It is sectional drawing of a 2nd big winning opening apparatus. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a table | surface which shows special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage means and its memory | storage information. FIG. 8 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 7. It is a chart regarding the big hit determination table. It is a chart regarding a symbol determination table. It is a chart regarding the opening and closing pattern of the big prize opening. It is a time chart which shows the opening / closing pattern of a big winning opening. It is a time chart which shows the opening / closing pattern of a specific area. It is a chart regarding the 2nd starting mouth operation mode. It is a chart which shows a game state and its setting contents. It is a chart which shows the game state after the end of a special game. It is a chart which shows the table for 1st special figure fluctuation time determination. It is a chart which shows the table for 2nd special figure fluctuation time determination. (1) is a chart showing a plurality of symbol variation effects, (2) is a chart showing a plurality of special game effects, and (3) is a chart showing a plurality of ending effects. It is a figure which shows the game effect for special games A and B (effect for special games). It is a figure which shows the game effect for special games C and D (effect for special games). It is a figure which shows the game effect for special games E (effect for special games). It is a time chart which shows the timing etc. of the special prize C according to the special winning opening / closing pattern of special games C, D, and E, and the special winning opening / closing pattern. It is a table | surface which shows a holding | maintenance memory | storage means and its memory | storage information. It is a figure which shows a round special effect. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of a game control board performs. It is a flowchart of a start port SW process. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart of V winning process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of effect button processing. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a design change effect selection process. It is a chart which shows production mode. It is a flowchart of the process during the end of the effect for symbol variation. It is a flowchart of special effect mode processing. It is a flowchart of special game effect selection processing. It is a flowchart of special game production processing. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart (1/2) of production mode setting processing. It is a flowchart (2/2) of production mode setting processing.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an open / close frame 2 (inner frame 2) is attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so as to be freely opened and closed. The opening / closing door 3 is mounted to be freely opened and closed. A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a. The left end portion of the opening / closing door 3 is supported by the left end portion of the opening / closing frame 2 so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and the key cylinder 3c for locking the opening / closing door 3 to the opening / closing frame 2 is attached to the right end portion of the opening / closing door 3. Has been. A game board 4 is mounted on the opening / closing frame 2, and a game area 4 a in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the game board 4 and the transparent plate 3 b on the front side thereof, and the game area 4 a is opened and closed by the opening / closing door 3. .

  The open / close door 3 is provided with a storage tray 5 for storing game balls below the window 3a, and the storage tray 5 is equipped with an effect button SW6 ("SW" means a switch) that can be operated by the player. The firing handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side of the storage tray 5.

  When the launch handle 7 is turned, the game balls introduced to the launch position are fired from the storage tray 5, and when a plurality of game balls are stored in the storage tray 5, the plurality of game balls are approximately Fired continuously at intervals of 0.6 seconds. The launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and introduced into the upper part of the game area 4a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, in the game area 4 a, in addition to a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a second start port device 11 having a first start port 10 and an openable second start port 11 a, The gate 12, the first grand prize opening device 13 having the openable first grand prize opening 13a (special prize opening 13a), the openable second big prize opening 14a (special prize opening 14a) and the specific area 14f (predetermined area) 14f) are provided in the arrangement shown in the figure so that game balls can pass (win / win), respectively.

  The first starting port 10, the gate 12, and the plurality of general winning ports 15 are respectively provided with a first starting port SW10a, a gate SW12a, and a plurality of general winning ports SW15a for detecting the game balls won there.

  The second starter device 11 includes a second starter 11a, an opening / closing member 11b for opening / closing the second starter 11a, a second starter SW11c for detecting a game ball won in the second starter 11a, and an opening / closing member 11b. It has a second start port SOL11d ("SOL" means a solenoid actuator) to be driven, and the second start port 11a is normally in a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win (impossible to win), and this closed state And an open state in which the game ball is easy to win.

  The first grand prize opening device 13 includes a first grand prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening and closing the first grand prize opening 13a, a first grand prize opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the first grand prize opening 13a, The first grand prize opening SOL13d that opens and closes the opening / closing member 13b has a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to be won (it is impossible to win a prize). It can operate in an open state that is easy to win.

  The second grand prize opening device 14 includes a second big prize opening 14a, an opening / closing member 14b for opening and closing the second big prize opening 14a, a second big prize opening SW14c for detecting a game ball won in the second grand prize opening 14a, It has a second grand prize opening SOL14d that opens and closes the opening / closing member 14b, and the second big prize opening 14a is normally in a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win (not winning) (indicated by a virtual line in FIG. 4). And can be operated in the closed state and in the open state (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 4) where the game ball is easy to win.

  Further, the second grand prize opening device 14 includes a normal area 14e, a specific area 14f, a specific area SW14g for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area 14f, and a second big prize opening inside the second big prize opening 14a. A distribution device 14h is provided that distributes the game balls won in 14a so as to pass either the normal region 14e or the specific region 14f.

  The distribution device 14h includes a distribution member 14i and a distribution SOL 14j that drives the distribution member 14i over a non-operation position indicated by a phantom line and an operation position indicated by a solid line in FIG. The game ball is guided to the normal area 14e when it is at the non-actuated position indicated by the phantom line, and the game ball is guided to the specific area 14f when the sorting member 14i is at the active position indicated by the solid line.

  When a game ball launched into the game area 4a wins one of the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15, the winning opening 10, 11, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15 is awarded for each winning game ball. When a set number (several to ten) of game balls are paid out to the storage tray 5 as prize balls and do not win any of the prize openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15, finally, It is discharged from the discharge port 9 to the outside of the game area 4a.

  When the game ball wins the start opening 10 or 11a, a big win lottery is performed, and when winning by the big win lottery, a special game (a big win game) is generated in which the big win ports 13a and 14a are opened. When the game ball passes through the gate 12, a winning lottery is performed, and when winning is made in the winning lottery, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 11a is opened occurs.

  A center accessory 16 is attached to the game board 4, and the center accessory 16 is equipped with an image display 17 and a movable accessory 18 for game effects. The center accessory 16 is fitted and attached to a center opening (not shown) having a relatively large frame 16a formed on the game board 4, and a stage 16b on which a game ball rolls below the frame 16a. Is formed.

  The image display 17 is arranged so that the screen can be seen from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the frame body 16a of the center accessory 16, and game effects are mainly displayed on the image display 17. The movable accessory 18 operates as part of a predetermined game effect displayed on the image display 17, and the pair of left and right accessory members 18a and 18b are retracted to the back sides of the left and right sides of the frame 16a. From the retracted position shown in FIG. 2, the image display unit 17 is moved to the appearance position shown in FIG. 3 that appears on the front side of the screen and merged, and then moved from the appearance position to the retracted position.

  A game display board 19 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 4, and this game display board 19 has a first special figure display 19a, a second special figure display 19b, a general figure display 19c, and a first special figure holding lamp. 19d, a second special figure holding lamp 19e, and a general figure holding lamp 19f.

  The first special figure display 19a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, the first special figure holding lamp 19d displays the first special figure holding number, and the first special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the first starting port 10. The second special figure display 19b displays the second special symbol in a variable manner, the second special figure holding lamp 19e displays the second special figure holding number, and the second special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the second starting port 11a.

  When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and the first special figure reservation number is 1 or more, or the second special figure reservation number is zero, the first special figure reservation number is decremented by one. One special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop symbol. When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the second special figure holding number is 1 or more, the second special symbol holding number is subtracted by 1 regardless of the first special figure holding number and the second special symbol holding number is 2 Starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop pattern.

  The normal symbol display 19c displays normal symbols in a variable manner, and the general diagram hold lamp 19f displays the number of general symbols held. When the number of reserved general symbols is less than 4, the game ball passes through the gate 12. 1 is added every time. When the normal symbol is in a variable stop state and the number of held general symbols is 1 or more, the number of held general symbols is decremented by 1, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of winning lottery is displayed in the subsequent stopped symbols.

A control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the control device 20 includes a game control board 21, a payout control board 22, an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25. These control boards 21 to 25 have a CPU and a ROM, respectively. The presentation control board 23 further includes an RTC (“RTC” means a real time clock).

  The computer of the game control board 21 has signals and payout control from the first and second start ports SW10a and 11c, the gate SW12a, the first and second big winning ports SW13c and 14c, the specific area SW14g, and the plurality of general winning ports SW15a. In response to the control information from the substrate 22, the second start opening SOL11d, the first and second big prize winning openings SOL13d, 14d, the distribution SOL14j, the symbol displays 19a to 19c, the symbol holding lamps 19d to 19f are controlled and paid out. Control information is output to the control board 22 and the effect control board 23.

  The computer of the payout control board 22 receives the control information from the game control board 21 and the signals from the payout ball detection SW 26b, the ball presence detection SW 26c, and the full tank detection SW 26d, and controls the payout motor 26a. Output control information.

  The computer of the effect control board 23 receives the control information from the game control board 21, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25 and the signal from the effect button SW6, and sends control information to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25. Output.

  The computer of the image control board 24 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the game display image display 17 and the speaker 27, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. The computer of the lamp control board 25 receives a signal from the movable accessory 18 (the origin SW not shown) and control information from the effect control board 23, and receives a frame lamp 28a, a board lamp 28b, and a movable accessory for the game effect. 18 is output and control information is output to the effect control board 23.

  As shown in FIG. 6, each means 30-37, 40-47, 50 of illustration is comprised mainly by the computer of the game control board 21. As shown in FIG.

  The special figure counter means 30 sequentially updates the jackpot determination value, which is a so-called hard random number having a 16-bit configuration, every minute time (0.1 μs) within a set range (0 to 65535), and is a so-called software having an 8-bit configuration. The special figure determination value, which is a random number, is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 199). Further, the reach determination value and the fluctuation pattern determination value, which are soft random numbers, are sequentially updated every minute time within the set range.

  The special figure acquisition means 31 is a jackpot determination updated by the special figure counter means 30 when the starting condition is established when the number of the first special figure hold is less than 4 when the game ball wins the first start opening 10. Value, special figure determination value, reach determination value, and variation pattern determination value are acquired as a set of first special figure determination information, and when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, the second special figure hold number Is less than 4, the start condition is established, and the big hit determination value, the special figure determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value updated by the special figure counter means 30 are set as a second special figure determination. Obtain as information.

  In the first storage means 32a of the special figure holding storage means 32 (holding storage means 32), the game ball won the first starting port 10 when the special symbols are variably displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b. If the game ball wins the first starting port 10 even when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the first special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is temporarily stored. The first storage unit 32a is provided with four first storage units 1 to 4 (see FIGS. 7 to 10) so that a predetermined number (four) of first special figure determination information can be stored at the maximum.

  In the second storage means 32b of the special figure holding storage means 32, when the special ball is variably displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, or the special symbol is stored. When the game ball wins the second starting port 11a even when not variably displayed, the second special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is temporarily stored, and the second storage means 32b stores the second special figure determination information. In addition, four second storage units 1 to 4 (see FIGS. 7 to 10) are provided so that a predetermined number (four) of the second special figure determination information can be stored at the maximum.

  The special figure reservation means 33 uses the special figure determination means 34 to sequentially store the special figure determination information stored in the special figure reservation storage means 32 one by one every time the special symbol change in the special figure indicators 19a and 19b starts. For the determination, it is erased (holding digestion) from the special figure holding storage means 32. At this time, if a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32, the order of the plurality of special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 (acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31) Digested in the order in which the first and second special figure determination information is stored, the second special figure determination information is preferentially digested over the first special figure determination information.

  Regarding the suspension of the special figure determination information in the special figure storage unit 32, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first special figure determination information A1, A2, A3 is acquired in the order of A1 → A2 → A3 Are stored in the first storage units 1, 2, and 3, respectively, and are stored in the second storage units 1 and 2 when the second special figure determination information B 1 and B 2 are acquired in the order of B 1 → B 2. As shown in FIG. 8 from the state shown in FIG. 7, when the first special figure determination information A4 is acquired, it is held in the first storage unit 4, and when the second special figure determination information B3 is acquired, the second special figure determination information B3 is stored. Held in the storage unit 3.

  Regarding digestion of the special figure determination information from the special figure holding storage means 32, for example, from the state shown in FIG. 7, the storage of the second storage unit 1, that is, the second special figure determination information B1 is digested, and accordingly, As shown in FIG. 9, the second special figure determination information B2 is shifted from the second storage unit 2 to 1 and held. Further, from the state in which the second special figure determination information B2 is digested, the storage of the first storage unit 1, that is, the first special figure determination information A1 is digested, and accordingly, as shown in FIG. Special figure determination information A2 and A3 are shifted to the first storage unit 2 → 1, 3 → 2 and held.

  In the special figure determination means 34, the special symbol is variably displayed based on the special figure determination information (stored in the special figure holding storage means 32) acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 when the start condition is established. At this time, based on the special figure determination information related to the change display of the special symbol, that is, the special figure determination information digested by the special figure holding digest means 33, the big hit determination means 34a (determination means 34a) It is determined whether or not an advantageous special game is to be performed, and if it is determined by the jackpot determination means 34a that the special game is to be performed, the symbol determination means 34b is configured to open / close the big winning openings 13a and 14a during the special game, that is, It is determined which of a plurality of special games with different degrees of advantage (the number of game balls that can be acquired) is to be played.

  Specifically, first, the jackpot determination means 34a determines whether or not to play a special game based on the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information, as a jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Judge using When the low-accuracy / non-short-time state or low-accuracy / short-time state, which will be described later, is set, the big hit judgment value is about 1/400 of the big hit judgment value (3,247 ...) If this is the case, it is determined that a special game will be performed, and when the high accuracy / short time state described later is set, the big hit determination value is about 1/68 using the high accuracy table. If it matches any of 7 ...), it is determined that a special game is performed.

  If it is determined that a special game is to be performed, the symbol determination means 34b then selects a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (five types of jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 12) based on the special symbol determination value of the special symbol determination information. Any one of A to E) is selected. Here, when the special figure determination value is the first special figure determination information, the symbol is selected at the selection rate defined by the first symbol selection table shown in FIG. 12, and is the second special figure determination information. Performs symbol selection at a selection rate defined by the second symbol selection table shown in FIG. Then, the open / close pattern of the special winning opening 13a in the special game is determined according to the type of the selected jackpot symbol.

  Based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34, the special figure display control means 35 triggers the first special figure display 19a to be triggered when the first special figure determination information is digested by the special figure reservation digest means 33. After the first special symbol is variably displayed, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed, and when the second special symbol determination information is digested by the special symbol reservation digesting means 33, the second special symbol indicator After the second special symbol is variably displayed on 19b, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  If it is determined by the big hit determination means 34a that a special game is to be performed, any one of the big hit symbols A to E selected by the symbol determination means 34b is stopped and displayed, and if it is determined that no special game is to be performed, Stop displaying symbols.

  The variation time determination means 35a is a symbol selected from the determination result by the special symbol determination means 34 (any one of the jackpot symbols A to E or the lost symbol), the reach determination value and the variation pattern determination value of the special symbol determination information. Based on the first and second special figure hold counts and the current game state, the special figure display control means 35 determines the variation time for variably displaying the special symbol. That is, the special figure display control unit 35 displays the determination symbol after the variable time and the special symbol determined by the variable time determination unit 35a are variably displayed.

  The special game executing means 36, when it is determined by the big hit determining means 34a that the special game is to be performed, the determination symbol indicating the determination result by the special figure display control means 35, that is, the determination symbol (big hit) selected by the symbol determining means 34b. After the symbol is stopped and displayed, the special winning opening 13a, 14a is opened and closed in accordance with the opening / closing pattern corresponding to the determination symbol, and a special game including an open game that allows a game ball to be awarded to the special winning opening 13a, 14a. Do. As shown in FIG. 13, the opening / closing patterns of the big winning openings 13a, 14a are set as shown according to the type of the big hit symbol.

  That is, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the first and second big prize winning openings 13a and 14a are alternatively opened and closed over 16R (round) regardless of the type of the big hit symbol, that is, 16 times. A special game is performed in which a special game A with 4R long-term release + 12R short-term release is performed in the case of jackpot symbol A, and about 500 game balls can be obtained there, and jackpot symbols B and C In this case, special games B and C with 5R long-term opening + 11R short-term opening are performed, and about 625 game balls can be acquired there, and special games D and E with 16R long-term opening in the case of jackpot symbols D and E are performed. There, about 2000 game balls can be acquired there.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (1), in the special game A (4R long-term opening + 12R short-term opening), each R of 1R to 4R has 30 seconds elapsed after the first big prize opening 13a is opened, or For example, when 10 game balls are won in the first grand prize opening 13a, the first big prize opening 13a is closed and finished, and each R of 6R to 15R starts after opening the first big prize opening 13a, When 0.1 second elapses or when 10 game balls are won in the first grand prize opening 13a, for example, the first big prize opening 13a is closed and finished, and each R of 5R and 16R has the second big prize opening 14a. When 0.1 second elapses after the opening, or when 10 game balls are won in the second big prize opening 14a, the second big prize opening 14a is closed and the process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (2), in the special games B and C (5R long-term opening + 11R short-term opening), the opening / closing pattern of the 5R second big prize winning opening 14a with respect to the special game A in FIG. No, the 5R is closed when the second grand prize opening 14a is opened and 30 seconds elapses or when 10 game balls are won in the second big prize opening 14a, for example. And exit.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 (3) and 14 (4), in special games D and E (16R long-term opening), each R of 1R to 4R and 6R to 15R starts after opening the first grand prize opening 13a, When 30 seconds elapse or 10 game balls are won in the first grand prize opening 13a, for example, the first big prize opening 13a is closed and finished, and each R of 5R and 16R has the second big prize opening 14a. When 30 seconds have passed after opening and starting, or when 10 game balls are won in the second big prize opening 14a, for example, the second big prize opening 14a is closed and the process ends.

  The special game D in FIG. 14 (3) and the special game E in FIG. 14 (4) differ in the opening / closing pattern of the first big winning opening 13a of the 6R. That is, 6R of the special game D in FIG. 14 (3) is completely opened after the first grand opening 13a is opened and closed several times (for example, 11 times) for 0.1 seconds. In 6R of the special game E in FIG. 14 (4), the first grand prize opening 13a is completely opened from the beginning, similarly to the opening / closing pattern of the other first R big prize opening 13a.

  In all the special games in FIGS. 14 (1) to (4), the R interval time from the end of each R to the start of the next R (the big winning openings 13a and 14b are closed) is set to 2 seconds. Yes. This R interval time (2 seconds) starts the next R so that the game balls that won a prize (especially at the end of R) at the big winning openings 13a, 14b open at each R will not win the next R. By the time (when the next big prize opening 13a, 14b is opened), the time can be reliably detected by the big prize opening SW13c, 14c.

  14R of the special game D in FIG. 14 (3) is obtained by opening and closing the first grand prize opening 13a for 0.1 seconds and closing it for 2 seconds a plurality of times (for example, 11 times). The open / close pattern until the first big prize opening 13a is completely opened and the open / close patterns of the special games B and C (open / close patterns from 6R to 16R) in FIG. 14 (2) are difficult to distinguish.

  Further, the special game executing means 36 opens and closes the specific area 14f by the distribution device 14h as the second grand prize winning opening 14a is opened and closed in 5R and 16R. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), when the 5R / 16R second big prize opening 14a is opened for a short time, the specific area 14f is opened one second after the second big prize opening 14a is opened. Then, the specific area 14f is closed one second after the opening, and as shown in FIG. 15 (2), when the second big winning opening 14a of the 5R / 16 / 16R is opened for a long time, the second big winning opening 14a One second after the opening, the specific area 14f is opened, and the specific area 14f is closed together with the closing of the second big prize opening 14a.

  In the special game A, the 5R and 16R second grand prize winning openings 14a are open for a short time, and since the specific area 14f is opened after the second big prize winning opening 14a is closed, the game ball is the second largest. The possibility of winning the winning opening 14a and passing through the specific area 14f is extremely low. On the other hand, in special games B and C, the 5R second big prize opening 14a is open for a long time, and in special games D and E, the second big prize opening 14a of the 5R and 16R is long open, and When the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time, the specific area 14f is opened while the second big prize opening 14a is opened, so that the game ball wins the second big prize opening 14a and passes through the specific area 14f. The possibility of doing is extremely high.

  Here, the special game B, C, D, E is a first special game in which a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 14a (special winning opening 14a) can easily pass through the specific area 14f (predetermined area 14f). The special game A is a second special game in which the game ball does not easily pass through the specific area 14f, and the special game execution means 36 performs one of the first and second special games. It is possible.

  The probability setting means 37 uses a low probability (about 1/400) using the low probability table shown in FIG. 11 or the high probability table shown in FIG. 10 to determine the big hit probability determined to perform the special game by the big hit determination means 34a. Use to set high probability (about 1/68).

  The universal counter means 40 sequentially updates the hit determination value, which is an 8-bit soft random number, every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 199), and also uses an 8-bit soft random number. A certain common figure judgment value is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 9).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 12, the universal chart acquisition unit 41 establishes the universal chart start condition when the number of pending charts is less than 4, and the hit determination value updated by the universal chart counter unit 40 is Acquired as general-purpose determination information. The general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 is temporarily stored (held) in the general map hold storage unit 42.

  The universal figure reservation means 43 uses the universal figure determination information stored in the universal figure storage means 42 for the determination by the universal figure determination means 44 one by one every time the normal symbol display 19c starts to change. Then, it is deleted (holding digestion) from the usual figure holding storage means 42. At this time, when a plurality of common map determination information is stored in the hold storage unit 42, the plurality of common map determination information is acquired in the order stored in the general map hold storage unit 42 (that is, acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41). Digest in the order in which they were made.

  Based on the general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 (stored in the general map hold storage unit 42) when the general map start condition is satisfied, the general map determination unit 44 changes the normal symbol in detail. At the time of display, it is determined whether or not an auxiliary game is to be performed based on the general pattern determination information related to the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, that is, the general pattern determination information digested by the general chart hold digest means 43.

  Based on the determination result by the general map determination unit 44, the general map display control unit 45 changes the normal symbol on the general map display 19c when the general map determination information is digested by the general map hold digest unit 43. After the display, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. When it is determined that the auxiliary game is to be performed by the general symbol determination means 44, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the auxiliary game is not to be performed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary game execution means 46 performs the auxiliary game, the general game display control means 45 stops and displays the determination symbol (winning symbol) indicating the determination result. 2 An auxiliary game for opening and closing the start port 11a is performed. As shown in FIG. 16, the opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a during the auxiliary game is set according to the second starting port operating mode.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the operation mode setting means 47 sets, as the second start port operation mode, a low operation mode in which the second start port 11a is hardly operated in the open state or a high operation mode in which the second start port 11a is easily operated in the open state. . Specifically, in the low operation mode, the hit probability determined to perform the auxiliary game by the normal figure determination means 44 is 1/10, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the normal figure display 19c is 12 seconds, The opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a is set to 0.1 second x 1 time. In the high operation mode, the hit probability is 10/10, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 0.5 seconds, and the opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a is 2.0 seconds. × 3 is set.

  The gaming state control means 50 is one of a plurality of gaming states (low probability (low probability) / non-short time state, low probability (low probability) / short time state, high probability (high probability) / short time state shown in FIG. 17). One is set alternatively, and the game is controlled in the game state. It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the time of the previous power-off is set continuously, and when the so-called RAM clear is executed at the time of power-on, a low-probability / non-time-short state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the low probability / non-short-time state and the low-precision / short-time state are set, the probability setting means 37 sets the low probability, and when the high-precision / short time state is set, the probability setting A high probability is set by means 37. Further, when the low accuracy / non-time-short state is set, the low operation mode is set by the operation mode setting means 47, and when the low accuracy / time-short state and the high accuracy / time-short state are set, the operation mode setting means 47 High operating mode is set.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the gaming state control means 50 has a low probability / non-probability when a special game (any of special games A, B, C, D, and E) is performed by the special game execution means 36. Although the time-short state is set, when the game ball passes the specific area 14f, that is, when a V winning is given, the high-precision / time-short state is set after the special game is finished, and then the special figure indicators 19a and 19b When the special symbol fluctuation count of the special symbol reaches 110 times, the high accuracy / short time state is changed to the low accuracy / non-short time state. Also, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 14f, that is, if there is no V prize, the low probability / short time state is set after the special game is over, and then when the special figure change count reaches 100 times, the low probability・ Change from time-short state to low accuracy / non-time-short state.

  The variation time determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 determines the variation time of the first special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. In the low-probability / non-short-time state, using the table in FIG. 19 (1), it is determined that no special game will be played, and the 1st special figure will be suspended at the time of non-winning (1) when the big hit expectation is relatively low Depending on the number, 9 seconds, 7 seconds, 5 seconds, 3 seconds are determined, it is determined that no special game will be performed, and the expectation degree of jackpot is relatively high (2) or special game is performed When the winning is determined, any one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the number of the first special figure hold. In the low-accuracy / short-time state or high-precision / short-time state, using the table in Fig. 19 (2), at the time of non-winning (1), 12 seconds will be determined regardless of the number of the 1st special figure hold, At time (2) or at the time of winning, one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the number of first special figure hold, as in FIG.

  The variation time determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 determines the variation time of the second special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. In the low-probability / non-short-time state, using the table in Fig. 20 (1), at the time of non-winning (1), determine 3 seconds regardless of the number of second special figure hold, and at the time of non-winning (2) or At the time of winning, any of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,. In the low accuracy and short time state, using the table in Fig. 20 (2), when not winning (1), determine either 12 seconds or 2.5 seconds according to the number of second special figure hold, At time (2) or at the time of winning, one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the number of second special figure reservations, as in the table of FIG.

  In the high accuracy / short time state, after the special game ends, until the special symbol (second special symbol) of the predetermined number (4 times) is displayed in a variable manner (that is, when the special symbol variation number is less than 5). Using the table of 20 (3), determine the number of second special figure hold, non-winning (1) (2), 0.5 seconds regardless of winning, and then (that is, when the special figure change count is 5 times or more) ) In the case of non-winning (1) using the table of FIG. 20 (4), either 15 seconds or 2 seconds is determined according to the number of second special figure hold, and at the time of non-winning (2) or At the time of winning, it is determined whether 5 seconds, 13 seconds,.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the respective means 60 to 64 shown in the figure are mainly constituted by a computer including an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25. The game effect control means 60 causes a predetermined effect means 69 to perform a game effect, and the effect means 69 is composed of an image display 17, a movable accessory 18, a speaker 27, and lamps 28a and 28b.

  Based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34, the special symbol display effect control means 61 performs the special symbol display control means 35 when the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b. The symbol variation effects corresponding to the symbol variation time (the special symbol variation time determined by the variation time determination means 35a) are converted into a plurality of symbol variation effects (design variation effects 1, 2, 3 shown in FIG. 21 (1)). ... Select from n).

  As shown in FIG. 21 (1), each of the plurality of symbol variation effects is one of a low-accuracy / non-time-short game effect, a low-accuracy / time-short game effect, a high-accuracy / time-short game effect, and a special game effect. The symbol variation effect control means 61 performs a low-accuracy / non-time-short game effect in the low-probability / non-time-short state, and performs a low-probability / time-short game effect in the low-probability / time-short state. Make it. In the high accuracy / short time state, a high-precision / short-time game effect is basically performed, and in some cases, a special game effect is performed.

  Based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34, the special game effect control means 62 generates a plurality of special game effects that excite the special game when the special game execution means 36 is playing. Special game effects (special game effects 1, 2, 3... N shown in FIG. 21 (2)) are selected and performed, and at the end of the special game, an ending effect following the special game effects is provided. A plurality of ending effects (ending effects 1, 2, 3... N shown in FIG. 21 (3)) are selected and performed.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (2), each of the plurality of special game effects is classified into one of the jackpot symbol A and B game effects, the jackpot symbol C and D game effects, and the jackpot symbol E game effects. The special game effect control means 62 is a jackpot symbol A or a jackpot symbol determined by the symbol determination means 34b by winning a game ball at the first starting port 10 (that is, based on the first special symbol determination information). When B is stopped and the special game executing means 36 is performing the special game A in FIG. 14 (1) or the special game B in FIG. 14 (2), the game effect for the big hit symbols A and B is performed. Make it.

  The special game effect control means 62 is a jackpot symbol C or a jackpot symbol D determined by the symbol determination means 34b by winning a game ball at the second starting port 11a (that is, based on the second special symbol determination information). Is stopped and the special game execution means 36 is performing the special game C in FIG. 14 (2) or the special game D in FIG. When the jackpot symbol E determined by the symbol determination unit 34b is stopped and displayed, and the special game E of FIG. 14 (4) is being performed by the special game execution unit 36, a game effect for the jackpot symbol E is performed. .

  When the special games C and D are being played by the special game execution means 36, the advantage degree effect control means 62a of the special game effect control means 62 is specially executed by the special game execution means 36 in the big win symbol C and D game effects. When the game E is being performed, an advantage degree suggesting effect indicating the degree of advantage of the special game being performed is performed in the jackpot symbol E game effect, and the image display 16 is used as the advantage degree suggesting effect (advantage level). The R (number of R) that is scheduled to be executed from the present time (including the currently executing R) will be displayed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22, in the jackpot symbol A, B game effect, first, (1) the opening effect is displayed on the image display 17, and then the round effect is displayed from the start of the 1Rth. However, in the case of special game A, in each R of (2) to (5) 1R to 4R, and in the case of special game B, each R of (2) to (4) (7) (8) 1R to 5R , R being executed (for example, “1R” in (2)) is displayed, and a battle effect in which a friend character and an enemy character battle is displayed.

  In the case of special game A, (5) the friendly actor is defeated by the enemy actor in 4R and then defeated. Next, in 5R, the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a short time, and the game ball passes through the specific area 14f. Since the possibility is very low, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 14f, and after the short-term opening of 5R to 16R is performed, (6) the ending effect is displayed. It is suggested that the state is set.

  On the other hand, in the case of special game B, (7) an ally actor defeats an enemy actor in 4R and wins, and an instruction to pass a game ball to the specific area 14f (for example, “Aim at V at next R”) is displayed. Next, the second grand prize winning opening 14a is opened for a long time at 5R, and it is highly likely that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f. (8) At 5R, the game ball passes through the specific area 14f. “V” is displayed (the movable accessory 18 may be further operated here), and after the short-term opening of 6R to 16R, (9) the ending effect is displayed, and the special game ends there. It is suggested that a high-accuracy and short-time state is set later.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23, in the jackpot symbol C, D game effect, first, (1) the opening effect is displayed on the image display 17, and then the round effect is displayed from the start of the 1Rth. (2) ... (3) (4) In each R of 1R to 5R, the number of R scheduled to be executed from the present time (the number of R scheduled to be executed and a corresponding number of ◯, and in the case of (2) five ◯ In (3), two circles are displayed, and in (4), one circle) is displayed. That is, every R end, the R number is displayed by 1 subtraction (one circle is deleted).

  In addition, (3) an instruction to pass the game ball to the specific area 14f is displayed at 4R (for example, “Aim for V at next R”), and then the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time at 5R. Since the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f is very high, (4) the game ball passes through the specific area 14f and “V” is displayed on the 5R.

  Thereafter, in the case of the special game C, when the short-term release of 6R to 16R is performed, and in the case of the special game D, when the short-term release at the 6R is performed a plurality of times, ( 5) A round special effect (see FIGS. 25 (1) and (2)) is displayed. In the case of special game C after the display of the round special effect, after a short-term release of 6R to 16R, (9 ) The ending effect is displayed.

  On the other hand, in the case of the special game D after the display of the round special effect, after the short-term release at the 6R-th is performed a plurality of times, (6) (6), (7),... (8) In each R of 6R to 16R, the number of Rs to be executed (11 in (6), (7) Is displayed with 10 circles, and (8) with 1 circle), that is, every R end, the R number is displayed by 1 subtraction (one circle is deleted). (8) The round special effect (see FIG. 25 (2)) is displayed again on the 16th line, and after the 16R is performed, the (9) ending effect is displayed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 24, in the jackpot symbol E game effect, (1) the opening effect is displayed on the image display 17, and then the round effect is displayed from the start of the 1R, (2 ) (3) ... (4) In each R of 1R to 16R, the number of R scheduled to be executed from the present time (16 in (2), 15 in (3), 1 in (4) Is displayed, that is, every R end, the R number is displayed by 1 subtraction (one o is deleted). Also, (4) the round special effect (see FIG. 25 (3)) is displayed on the 16R, and after the 16R is performed, the (5) ending effect is displayed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 26, the hold storage unit 63 stores special figure determination information similar to the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage unit 32. That is, in the hold storage means 63, the first special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is stored in the first storage means 63a, and the first special figure determination information is stored in the first storage means 32a. The four first storage units 1 to 4 are provided so that a predetermined number (four) can be stored, and the second special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is stored in the second storage means 32b. The second storage means 32b is provided with four second storage units 1 to 4 that can store a predetermined number (four) of the second special figure determination information at the maximum.

  Then, in the special figure hold storage unit 32, the special figure determination information is stored and digested (for example, see FIGS. 7 to 10), and in the hold storage unit 63, the special figure determination information is stored.・ Digestion takes place. FIG. 26 shows the special figure determination information stored in the hold storage means 63 when the special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 shown in FIG.

  Based on the special figure determination information stored in the hold storage means 63, the preliminary determination means 64 determines in advance using a table equivalent to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Further, the determination pattern of the special symbol is determined in advance using a table equivalent to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12, and the variation time of the special symbol is equivalent to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. It can be determined in advance using a table. That is, the prior determination unit 64 can perform in advance determination and determination equivalent to the determination and determination by the big hit determination unit 34a, the symbol determination unit 34b, and the variation time determination unit 35a.

  The high probability prior determination means 64a of the prior determination means 64 allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 14f when the special game C, D, E (first special game) is being performed by the special game execution means 36. Assuming that the special game C, D, E is completed, if the game is controlled in the high-precision / short-time game state by the game state control means 50, the high-precision table shown in FIG. It is determined in advance with high probability using a table equivalent to.

  The special game effect control means 62b of the special game effect control means 62 is operated by the high probability prior determination means 64a when the special game C, D, E (first special game) is being performed by the special game execution means 36. When it is determined in advance that a special game is to be performed, the round special effect is performed after the game ball has passed through the specific area 14f based on the result of the prior determination as to which of the special games C, D, and E is to be performed. At the end of (or immediately after), the advantage level indicated by the advantage degree suggestion effect performed by the advantage degree effect control means 62a of the special game effect control means 62 is changed as the special game effect suggested by the determination result. Specifically, a special game effect is added in which the number of R scheduled to be executed from the current time displayed on the image display 16 is added.

  In addition, the special game effect control means 62b is such that, when the special game D is performed by the special game execution means 36, the advantageous state of the special game continues regardless of the determination by the high probability prior determination means 64a. In order to show the advantage degree suggestion effect performed by the advantage degree effect control means 62a of the special game effect control means 62 at the end of the round special effect (in this case, the 6R round special effect). In other words, a second special game effect may be performed in which the R degree that is scheduled to be executed from the current time displayed on the image display 16 is added.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 27, in the round special effect, (1) the start effect (for example, “round addition challenge”) of this round special effect is displayed on the image display unit 17, and then (2) the effect Operation preparation for the button SW6 (for example, “preparation”) is displayed, followed by (3) an operation instruction for the effect button SW6 (for example, “press!”).

  Thereafter, when the effect button SW6 is operated (even if it is not operated), and (4) “failure” is displayed, the R number is not added and displayed. On the other hand, the effect button SW6 is operated (even if it is not operated), the movable accessory 18 is activated, and (5) the pair of accessory members 18a and 18b are combined, and then (6) the pair of roles. When the object members 18a and 18b are separated and “success” is displayed, (7) the R number (for example, 11 ◯) is added and displayed.

  For example, when the special game C is being performed, if it is determined by the high-probability prior determination means 64a that the special game is to be performed, the next special game will be performed after the start of the round special effect in 6R to 16R until the end of the ending. Five or sixteen circles corresponding to R are added and displayed.

  For example, when the special game D is being performed, if it is determined that the special game is not to be performed by the high-probability prior determination unit 64a, the R corresponds to the special game R after the start of the round special effect at 6R. Eleven circles are added and displayed.

  For example, when the special game D is being performed, if it is determined by the high-probability prior determination means 64a that the special game is to be performed, the 6th R corresponds to R of the special game after the start of the round special effect. 16 (= 11 + 5) or 27 (= 11 + 16) o corresponding to R in both the special game and the next special game can be added and displayed. Also, on the 16th R, 5 or 16 o corresponding to R of the next special game can be added and displayed before the end of the ending after the start of the round special effect.

  For example, when it is determined that the special game E is being performed and the high probability prior determination means 64a determines that the special game is to be performed, the next special game will be executed on the 16th R from the start of the round special effect until the end of the ending. Five or sixteen circles corresponding to R can be added and displayed.

  By the way, when the special game execution means 36 plays the special games C, D, E, the opening and ending are performed in a relatively short time (for example, about 1 second), that is, the special game effect control means 42 When the opening effect and the ending effect are performed for a relatively short time, and when the special game C, D, E is being performed, the high probability prior determination means 64a determines that the special game is to be performed. The ending effect of the special game and the opening effect of the next special game are performed in such a manner that the ending and opening are not felt.

  In addition, as described above, in the high accuracy and short-time state, after the special game is over, the special symbol is changed to 0.5 seconds until the special symbol (second special symbol) is displayed four times. The four special figure determination information put on hold in is digested in a very short time. Therefore, if it is determined by the high probability prior determination means 64a that a special game is to be performed, a special game is generated by digestion of any one of these four special figure determination information. When changing for a short time, a special game effect is performed as an effect for changing the symbol, and even in this special game effect, the special game and the next special game are made a series of effects in a manner that does not allow the special symbol to change. It can look like a special game.

  In order to achieve the functions of the respective means 30 to 37, 40 to 47, 50, and 60 to 64 shown in FIG. 6, main processing executed by the control device 20 (game control board 21 and each computer of the effect control board 23). Is described based on a flowchart.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the game control board 21 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, random number update process (S1), switch process (S2) The symbol process (S3), the electric accessory process (S4), the prize ball process (S5), and the output process (S6) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the start port SW process executed in the switch process of S2, when the first start port SW10a is on (S11; Yes), when the first special figure reservation number U1 is less than 4 ( S12; Yes), the first special figure holding number U1 is added to U1 + 1 (S13), and the big hit determination value, the symbol determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value (first special figure determination information) are acquired and stored. (S14), a first special figure holding number increase command including the first special figure determination information is set (S15).

  When the second start port SW11c is on (S16; Yes), when the second special figure reservation number U2 is less than 4 (S17; Yes), the second special figure reservation number U2 is added to U2 + 1 (S18). The jackpot determination value, the symbol determination value, the reach determination value, and the fluctuation pattern determination value (second special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S19), and the second special figure holding number increase including this second special figure determination information is increased. A command is set (S20). The commands set in S15 and S20 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the effect control board 23 by the output process of S6.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol process executed in the symbol process of S3, it is determined whether or not the special game flag is ON (S31). If the determination of S31 is No, that is, the special game is not being executed. It is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S32). If the determination in S32 is Yes, the process proceeds to S42.

  If the determination in S32 is No, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold number U2 is 1 or more (S33). If the determination in S33 is Yes, the second special figure hold number U2 is subtracted from U2-1. (S34). If the determination in S33 is No, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold number U1 is 1 or more (S35). If the determination in S35 is Yes, the first special figure hold number U1 is subtracted from U1-1. (S36). If the determination in S35 is No, a customer waiting setting process (S46) is executed. After the execution of S34 or S36, the customer waiting flag is turned off (S37), the big hit determination process (S38) is executed, and then the variation pattern selection process (S39) is executed.

  In the jackpot determination process of S38, first, the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information having the highest digestion priority among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure storage unit 32 is described with reference to FIG. In addition, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit specific value, and if it is a big hit specific value, based on the symbol determination value of the special figure determination information, as described with reference to FIG. When it is selected and set and the big hit determination value is not the big hit specific value, a lost symbol is set. The special figure determination information provided for the big hit determination process is deleted from the special figure holding storage means 32.

  In the variation pattern selection process of S39, the symbol set in the jackpot determination process of S38 and the jackpot determination value used for the determination of whether or not the jackpot is determined and the reach determination value, the variation pattern determination value, the first and first As described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, one of a plurality of variation times is selected and determined as the variation pattern based on the number of 2 special figure holds and the current gaming state. Thereafter, the first or second special symbol is started to change (S40), and a special figure change start command including information on the determination pattern set in S38 and the change pattern (change time) determined in S39 is set ( S41).

  Next, when the variation time determined in S39 has elapsed (S42; Yes), the first or second special symbol is suspended (S43), where the symbol set in S38 is the first or second symbol. It is displayed on the special figure indicator 19a or 19b. Subsequently, a special figure fluctuation stop command including the information of the determination symbol set in S38 is set (S44), and the stop process (S45) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the stop process of S45, when the low accuracy / short time state flag is ON, that is, when the low accuracy / short time state is set (S51; Yes), the low accuracy / short time state continuation number J is When J-1 is subtracted (S52) and the continuation count J becomes 0 (S53; Yes), the low-accuracy / short-time state flag is turned OFF (S54). Further, when the high accuracy / short time state flag is ON, that is, when the high accuracy / short time state is set (S55; Yes), the high accuracy / short time state continuation number X is subtracted from X-1 (S56), and the continuation is continued. When the number of times X becomes 0 (S57; Yes), the high-accuracy / short-time state flag is turned OFF (S58).

  Next, in the case of a big hit (S59; Yes), that is, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicator 19a or 19b, the special game flag is turned ON (S60), and the low probability / short time state / The high-precision / time-short state continuation count J / X is reset to 0 (S61), and the low-precision / time-short state flag / high-precision / time-short state flag is turned OFF (S62). Thereafter, opening is started (S63), and an opening command including information on the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is set (S64). When both the low accuracy / short time state flag and the high accuracy / short time state flag are OFF, the low accuracy / non-short time state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the special prize opening process executed in the electric accessory process of S4, it is determined whether or not the special game flag is ON (S71). If the determination of S71 is Yes, the special game is being opened. It is determined whether or not (S72). If the determination in S72 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (S73), and if the determination in S73 is Yes, a big prize opening / closing pattern setting process (S74) is executed.

  In the big winning opening / closing pattern setting process of S74, the big winning opening / closing pattern corresponding to the type of the big winning symbol is set. Therefore, the maximum Rc and the R maximum operating time Tc are set according to the set big winning opening / closing pattern. Value (4R long-term opening + 12R short-term opening, maximum Rc = 16, R maximum operating time Tc of 1R to 4R Tc = 30 seconds, 5R to 16R R maximum operating time Tc = 0.1 seconds, 5R long-term opening + 11R short-term opening In the case of R, the maximum Rc = 16, 1R to 5R R maximum operation time Tc = 30 seconds, 6R to 16R R maximum operation time Tc = 0.1 seconds, 16R long-term open, maximum Rc = 16, 1R to 16R R maximum operating time Tc = 30 seconds) is set.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S72 is No, it is determined whether or not the special game is ending (S75). If the determination in S75 is No, it is determined whether any of the big winning mouths 13a and 14a is operating. (S76). If the determination in S75 is Yes, the process proceeds to S91. If the determination in S76 is No, the process proceeds to S77. If the determination in S76 is Yes, the process proceeds to S82.

  In S77, R is added to R + 1, and then an R start command is set (S78), and the operation of one of the special winning openings 13a, 14a is started (S79). In S79, when R = 1 to 4, 6 to 15, the first big prize opening 13a is opened, and when R = 5 and 16, the second big prize opening 14a is opened. Next, timing of the R operation time T is started (S80), and the measurement of the number N of game balls won in the special winning openings 13a and 14a is started (S81).

  When R = 5, 16, as described with reference to FIG. 15, the sorting device 14h operates to open and close the specific region 14f. Then, at R = 5, 16, when the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a short time, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f becomes very low, and the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a long time. In this case, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f is very high.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the V winning process of S82, when the V winning flag VF = 0 (S101; No), when R = 5 or 16 (S102; Yes), when the specific area SW14g is turned on ( S103; Yes), 1 is set to the V winning flag VF (S104), and the V winning command is set (S105).

  As shown in FIG. 32, after execution of the V winning process in S82, in S83, it is determined whether or not T ≧ R maximum operation time Tc. If the determination in S83 is No, N ≧ specified number Nc (Nc = 10). Is determined (S84). If the determination in S83 is Yes or the determination in S84 is Yes, the operation of any of the winning prize openings 13a, 14a is terminated, that is, any of the winning prize openings 13a, 14a is closed (S85). It is reset to 0 (S86), and it is determined whether or not R = maximum Rc (Rc = 16) (S87).

  If the determination in S87 is Yes, ending is started (S88), an ending command is set (S89), and R is reset to 0 (S90). In S91, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If the determination in S91 is Yes, a game state setting process (S92) is executed, and then the special game flag is turned OFF (S93).

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process of S92, when the V winning flag VF = 1 (S111; Yes), the high accuracy / short time state flag is turned ON (S112), and the high accuracy / short time state continues. The number X is set to 110 (S113), and the V winning flag VF is reset to 0 (S114). On the other hand, when the V winning flag VF = 0 (S111; No), the low-accuracy / short time state flag is turned ON (S115), and 100 is set in the low-precision / short time state continuation number J (S116). After execution of S114 or S116, a gaming state command corresponding to the flag set in S112 or S115 is set (S117).

  As shown in FIG. 35, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the effect control board 23 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, command reception process (S201), effect button process (S202) ), Command transmission processing (S203) is sequentially executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 36, in the effect button process in S202, it is determined whether or not the effect button SW6 is ON (S205). If the determination in S205 is Yes, an effect button command is set (S206). The commands set in S206 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the command transmission process of S203.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37, in the command reception process of S201, it is determined whether or not a pending number increase command is received (S211). If the determination of S211 is Yes, as described with reference to FIG. The special figure determination information hold process (S212) for holding (storing) the special figure determination information included in the hold number increase command in the hold storage unit 63 is executed, followed by the hold number addition process (S213), A pending number increase command is set (S214).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a special figure change start command is received (S215). If the determination in S215 is Yes, the corresponding special figure determination information is digested from the hold storage means 63 as described with reference to FIG. The special symbol determination information digest processing (S216) to be (erased) is executed, and subsequently the symbol variation effect selection processing (S217) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the symbol variation effect selection process in S217, the received special diagram variation start command is analyzed (S231), and then the set effect mode (the low probability / non-short time shown in FIG. 39). The production mode, the low-precision / time-short production mode, the high-precision / time-short production mode, or the special production mode) is referred to (S232), and the hold number subtraction process is executed (S233).

  Next, an effect for symbol variation is selected (S234). Based on the information analyzed in S231 and the effect mode referred to in S232, as described with reference to FIG. In the accurate / non-short-time production mode, the low-precision / non-time-saving game production is selected, in the low-precision / time-short production mode, the low-precision / short-time game production is selected, and in the high-precision / short-time production mode, the high / A time-saving game effect is selected, and in the special effect mode, a special game effect is selected, and thereafter, a symbol variation effect start command including information on the selected symbol variation effect is set (S235).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37, when the special figure variation stop command is received (S218; Yes), the symbol variation production end process (S219) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in the symbol variation production end process of S219, the received special figure variation stop command is analyzed (S251), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S252), and if the determination of S252 is No, The set production mode is referred to (S253). Next, it is determined whether or not the low accuracy / short time effect mode is selected (S254). If the determination in S254 is Yes, the low accuracy / short time effect mode continuation number MJ is decremented by 1 (S255), and it is determined whether MJ = 0. (S256).

  If the determination in S254 is No, it is determined whether or not the high-precision / time-short effect mode is selected (S257). If the determination in S257 is Yes, the high-precision / time-short effect mode continuation number MX is decremented by 1 (S258), and MX = It is determined whether it is 0 (S259). If the determination in S256 or S259 is Yes, the low-accuracy / non-short-time effect mode is set (S260). If the determination in S257 is No, it is determined whether or not it is the special effect mode (S261). If the determination in S261 is Yes, the special effect mode process (S262) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the special effect mode processing of S262, the special effect mode continuation number MS is subtracted to MS-1 (S271), and then the high-precision / short-time effect mode continuation number MX is subtracted to MX-1. (S272). Then, when the special effect mode continuation number MS = 0 (S273; Yes), the high-precision / short-time effect mode is set (S274).

  As shown in FIG. 37, when an opening command is received at the start of the opening in the special winning opening process (see FIG. 32) (S220; Yes), a special game effect selection process (S221) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in the special game effect selection process of S221, the opening command is analyzed (S291), and the special game effect is selected based on the analyzed jackpot symbol information (S292). 22 to 24 (shown in FIG. 21 (2)), any of the jackpot symbols AE game effects shown in FIG. 22 is selected, and a special game effect start command including information on the special game effects is set ( S293).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37, after the determination of S220 is No, or after execution of S221, special game effect processing (S222) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the special game stage production process of S222, it is first determined whether or not a V prize command is received (S301). If the judgment of S301 is Yes, 1 is set to the V prize production flag VAF. (S302), a V winning effect command is set (S303).

  Further, it is determined whether or not an R start command is received (S304). If the determination in S304 is Yes, an R number changing process (S305) is executed. In this R number changing process, when special games C, D, and E are being performed, at the start of the 1R, the R number (5 or 16 ○) that is scheduled to be opened for a long time from the present time is newly displayed. At the start of R following R, which is released for a long time in the second and subsequent Rs, a process for subtracting the number of Rs (erasing one circle) is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not 6R starts (S306). If the determination in S306 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the big win symbol C, D game effect (FIG. 23) is being executed (S307). If the determination in S306 is No, it is determined whether or not 16R starts (S308), and if the determination in S308 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the big win symbol D and E game effects (FIGS. 23 and 24) are being executed. (S309).

  If the determination in S307 or S309 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the V winning effect flag VAF = 1 (S310). If the determination in S310 is Yes, based on the storage information (special drawing determination information) in the holding storage means 63. A pre-determination process is performed (S311). Here, it is pre-determined whether or not the holding storage means 63 includes the second special figure determination information that will be a big hit. It is determined in advance whether the jackpot symbol is C, D, or E.

  Next, in response to the determination results of S310 and S311, a round special effect mode (for example, the mode shown in (1) to (4) of FIG. 27, or (1) to (3) ( 5) to (7) is selected (S312). Here, when the modes shown in (1) to (3) (5) to (7) of FIG. The R number to be determined is determined (determined).

  The determination in S307, S308, or S309 is No, or after execution of S312, the R effect start command is set (S313). This R effect start command includes information on the R number to be newly displayed or subtracted when the R number is newly displayed or subtracted in S305, and when the round special effect mode is selected in S312. Includes the round special performance mode information. Further, in the case shown in (1) to (3) (5) to (7) of FIG. included.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37, when an ending command is received at the start of the ending in the big prize opening process (see FIG. 32) (S223; Yes), an ending effect selection process (S224) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 44, in the ending effect selection process of S224, the ending command is analyzed (S321), and the ending effect selection (S324) is performed. Therefore, one of the ending effects shown in FIG. 21 (3) is selected. Is selected, and an ending effect start command including information on the ending effect is set (S325).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37, when a gaming state command is received at the end of the ending in the big prize opening process (see FIG. 32) (S225; Yes), the effect mode setting process (S226) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in the effect mode setting process of S226, the gaming state command is analyzed (S331), and based on the analysis information, it is determined whether or not the low probability / short time state is set (S332). If the determination in S332 is Yes, the low-accuracy / short time effect mode is set (S333), and 100 is set in the low-precision / short time effect mode continuation number MJ (S334).

  If the determination in S332 is No, as shown in FIG. 46, it is determined whether or not a high-precision / short-time state is set (S341). If the determination in S341 is Yes, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the special game is It is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol A (S342). If the determination in S342 is No and the special effect mode is set (S343; Yes), the special effect mode is set (S344), and the special effect mode continuation number MS is set to 4 (S345).

  When the determination in S343 is No, the high-accuracy / short-time effect mode is set (S346), and after execution of S346 or after the execution of S345, 110 is set as the high-precision / short-time effect mode continuation number MX (S347). ). On the other hand, if the determination in S342 is Yes, the low-accuracy / short time effect mode is set (S348), and 110 is set in the low-precision / short time effect mode continuation count MJ (S349).

  The computer of the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 controls the image display 17, the speaker 27, the frame lamp 28 a, the panel lamp 28 b, and the movable accessory 18 based on a command (command) received from the effect control board 23. Then, various game effects are performed mainly on display on the image display 17.

  That is, as described above, when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the low-accuracy / non-time-saving game effect, the low-precision / short-time game effect, the high-precision / short-time game effect, the special game, Any of the effects is appropriately performed in accordance with the variation time of the special symbol and in accordance with the expectation degree of jackpot, and when the special game is being performed, the special games A and B in FIG. 22 are used as special game effects. 23, special game C, D game effect in FIG. 23, and special game E game effect in FIG. 24, depending on the type of special game, in particular, special game C, D, E game effect. In FIG. 27, the round special effect in FIG. 27 is appropriately performed in accordance with the progress of the special game.

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described.
When the low-probability / non-short-time state is set, the player operates the firing handle 7 to play the game by so-called left-handed firing that causes the game ball to fall on the left side of the center accessory 16. The first starting port 10 can be aimed by left-handed, and when the first special figure holding number is less than 4, when the game ball wins the first starting port 10, the first special figure determination information is acquired. It is stored in the special figure storage unit 32.

  When the low accuracy / short time state or high accuracy / short time state is set, the player operates the firing handle 7 to fire the game ball so that the game ball falls on the right side of the center object 16. A game can be performed by hitting and the second start port 11a can be aimed by making a right hit. When the number of reserved second figure is less than 4, and the game ball wins the second start port 11a, Determination information is acquired and stored in the special figure storage unit 32.

  In addition, the player can aim the gate 12 by right-handed, and when the number of reserved drawings is less than 4, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, the determination information of the usual diagram is acquired and stored in the stored general diagram storage means 42. Remembered. Here, first, the general symbol determination information stored in the general symbol hold storage means 42 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the variation of the normal symbol starts, and the winning lottery is performed by the digestion of the normal symbol determination information. In the case of winning, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second start opening 11a is opened after the symbol is hit by the normal display 19c and stops changing.

  When the low accuracy / short time state or the high accuracy / short time state is set, the high operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode, and a relatively large number of game balls are made to the second start port 11a by making a right turn. Therefore, it is possible to play a game while maintaining the number of owned game balls by right-handed. However, if the low probability / non-short-time state is set, even if the player hits the right hand, almost no winning of the game ball to the first starting port 10 can be expected, and the low operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode. Therefore, since it is almost impossible to expect game balls to win the second starting port 11a, the game is played while reducing the number of owned game balls by left-handed.

  Next, the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the change of the special symbol starts. At that time, a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32. Are stored in the order in which they are acquired. However, if both the first and second special figure determination information are stored, the second special figure determination information is stored. The figure determination information is preferentially digested over the first special figure determination information. If the bonus game lottery is performed by digesting the special figure determination information, and if the winner is won by the bonus game lottery, the bonus game symbols 13a and 14a are opened after the bonus game symbol is stopped fluctuating in the special signal indicators 19a and 19bc A big hit game is generated.

  When the big hit game occurs, the player can aim at the first and second big prize winning openings 13a, 14a by right-handed. Depending on the type of jackpot symbol that has been suspended, either 4R long-term opening + 12R short-term opening special game A, 5R long-term opening + 11R short-term opening special game B or C, or 16R long-term opening special game D or E The special game A can acquire about 500 game balls, the special games B and C can acquire about 625 game balls, and the special games D and E can acquire about 2000 game balls.

  In addition, the special area 14f is opened and closed with the opening of the 5R and 16R second prize winning openings 14a of the special game, but by making a right turn, the second prize winning opening at the 5R and 16R eyes. When 14a is opened for a short time (in the case of special game A), it is very unlikely that a game ball will pass through the specific area 14f. However, when the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time at the 5th round (special game) In the case of B, C, D, E), in the 16th round, when the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a long time (in the case of special games D, E), the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f is extremely high. high.

  In the low-probability / non-time-short state, when winning a big hit lottery based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 10, it will be distributed to special game A-special game B at a rate of 38% -62% Basically, when the special game A is executed, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 14f. Therefore, after the big hit game is finished, the low probability / non-short-time state is set, and the special game B is When executed, the game ball passes through the specific area 14f, so that a high-accuracy / short-time state is set after the big hit game ends.

  If you win in the big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 11a in the low probability / short time state or high accuracy / short time state, the special game C- Special game D- The game is distributed to one of the special games E and executed, but basically any of the special games C, D, E is executed, so that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f. After the game is over, high accuracy and short time are set.

  On the other hand, regarding the game effect, when the special symbol is variably displayed based on the determination result of whether or not it is a “big hit”, the symbol variation effect that suggests the big hit expectation degree determined as “hit”, When a special game is being performed, special game effects that excite the special game are mainly displayed on the image display unit 17, and the game performance and the game interest are enhanced by such game effects.

  Here, regarding the special game effect, first, if it is determined as “big hit” in a low-probability / non-time-short state (that is, based on the first special figure determination information), one of the special games A and B in FIG. And the game effects for special games A and B shown in FIG. 22 are performed. In the special game A and B game effects, a battle effect is performed, and by winning there, the special game B is performed, and the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time at 5R, that is, Since the game ball passes through the specific area 14f and enters the highly accurate / short time state after the special game is finished, the expectation of the high accuracy / short time state can be enhanced by the special game A and B game effects.

  If it is determined as “big hit” in the high accuracy / short time state, low accuracy / short time state (that is, based on the second special figure determination information), one of the special games C and D in FIG. 23 special game C and D game effects are performed, FIG. 14 special game E is performed, and FIG. 24 special game E game effects are performed. As described above, each of the game balls is specified. After passing through the area 14f, after the special game is over, the state becomes highly accurate and time-saving.

  In the special game C, D game effect, the round special effect is performed from the start of the 6th R. This round special effect is performed in the special game C until the special game ends, and in the special game D, the first grand prize opening 13a is opened and closed briefly 11 times in the 6R, In special game D, a round special effect is also performed on the 16th R. In the special game E game effect, a round special effect is performed on the 16th round.

  In this round special performance, there is an effect that suggests whether or not the advantageous state will continue, so that the player continues to be in an advantageous state while having anxiety that the advantageous state will not continue, that is, the special game will end. You can play games in the hope of doing. Specifically, in this round special effect, as shown in FIG. 27, when the player presses the effect button 6 and becomes “failure”, the number of R scheduled to be executed from the present time is not added and displayed. When 18 is activated and becomes “successful”, the number of R scheduled to be executed from the present time is added and displayed, that is, the advantageous state continues, so that the player can be delighted.

  In the present invention, the special game B, C, D, E in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area 14f, or the special game A in which the game ball does not easily pass through the specific area 14F is performed, and the special game is performed. It is assumed that when the game ball passes through the specific area 14f, the high accuracy / short time state is set, and when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 14f, the low probability / short time state is set.

  Then, when the special game C, D, E is being performed, the special figure determination information stored in the holding storage means 63 when the game is controlled in a highly accurate / short-time state after the special game ends. Whether or not a special game is to be performed is determined in advance using a high-precision table, and if it is determined that a special game is to be performed there, after the game ball has passed the specific area 14f, A special game effect is displayed.

  In other words, the number of R scheduled to be executed in the next special game, which is a so-called holding series, can be displayed during the special game, and the special game and the next special game can be viewed as a series of special games. In performing this special game effect (additional display of R number), whether the special game C, D, E in which the game ball easily passes the specific area 14f is being performed, and the game ball has passed the specific area 14f Therefore, special game effects can be appropriately and effectively performed.

  In other words, when a special game A that is difficult to pass through the specific area 14f is being performed, it is extremely low that a game ball passes through the specific area 14f. I do not do it. Even if special games C, D, and E are being performed, if the special game effect is performed before the game ball passes through the specific area 14f, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 14f, , After the special game is over, it becomes low-probability and short-time state, the prior judgment made using a high-accuracy table different from the corresponding low-accuracy table becomes incompatible, that is, an additional display of R number of lies (special game effect) Is done. In the present invention, such a problem can be improved and special game effects can be appropriately and effectively performed.

  In addition, about the said round special effect, only the example was disclosed by the said Example, It can be set as the effect of another various aspect. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the effect is performed in cooperation with the effect button SW6, but an effect that does not use the effect button SW6 may be used.

  In addition, a prior determination unit that replaces the prior determination unit 64 may be configured by a computer of the game control board 21. The prior determination means in this case is specifically based on the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 (that is, the special figure determination information that is later digested by the special figure hold digest means 33). When the special figure determination information is acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31, the determination by the jackpot determination means 34a, the symbol determination means 34b, and the variation time determination means 35a, determination equivalent to the determination, determination (ie, a special game Determination of whether or not to perform, determination of jackpot symbol A to E, determination of lost symbol, determination of variation time) can be performed in advance.

  This pre-determination (determination) is performed based on the game state at the time of acquisition of the special figure determination information for the special figure determination information acquired when the special game is not performed. The special figure determination information acquired when the special game is performed is assumed to be performed based on the game state before the start of the special game (or assumed after the special game ends). And the result of this pre-determination is transmitted to the computer of the production control board 23 as pre-read information, and is stored in the pre-read information storage means in the computer of the production control board 23, and based on the stored information, as described above Have a round special effect (special game effect).

  In addition, various modifications can be added and implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4a Game area 13a, 14a 1st, 2nd big prize opening 14f Specific area 32 Special figure holding | maintenance storage means 34a Big hit determination means 36 Special game execution means 50 Game state control means 60 Game effect control means 62a Advantageous degree effect Control means 62b Special game effect control means 63 Reservation storage means 64 Prior determination means 64a High probability prior determination means 69 Effect means

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by establishment of the start condition;
A special game for performing the special game including an open game in which a game ball can enter a special winning opening provided in a game area where the game ball can flow down when the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed. Execution means;
In the determination by the determination means, a low probability state in which it is determined whether or not to perform the special game using a low probability table determined to perform the special game with a predetermined probability, or from the predetermined probability A game state control means for controlling the game in a high probability state in which it is determined whether or not to perform the special game using a high probability table determined to perform the special game with a high probability,
Hold storage means for storing a predetermined number of the determination information;
Game effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means to perform a game effect when the special game is being performed by the special game execution means,
The special game execution means includes
It is possible to perform a predetermined special game including the open game in which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening can pass through a predetermined area,
The gaming state control means includes
When the predetermined game is being performed by the special game execution means, if the game ball passes the predetermined passage area, the game is controlled in the high probability state after the special game is finished, and the game ball If the predetermined area is not passed, the game is controlled in the low probability state after the special game ends,
The game effect control means includes:
When the determination information stored in the holding storage means determines whether or not to perform the special game using the high probability table at the time of determination by the determination means, the predetermined special game is performed. Prior determination means for determining whether or not the determination information is determined;
When a game ball passes through the predetermined area while the predetermined special game is being performed by the special game execution unit, it is stored in the holding storage unit according to a determination result by the prior determination unit. The determination means is allowed to perform a special game effect that suggests that the determination means determines that the predetermined special game is to be performed, and the special game execution means performs the predetermined special game. And a special game effect control means for preventing the special game effect from being performed unless the game ball passes through the predetermined area.