JP2016049110A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance excitement of games by a new display for a prize ball number.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 1 includes: cumulative prize ball number display means capable of displaying a value, which corresponds to a cumulative value of a prize ball number acquired by winning entrances to a special winning port (a big winning port) during a prescribed game period, smaller than an actual cumulative acquisition prize ball number; and addition presentation performance means for performing an addition presentation in which at least a part of a difference prize ball number, which is a difference between the actual cumulative acquisition prize ball number and a cumulative display prize ball number, can be added to the cumulative display prize ball number being displayed by the cumulative prize ball number display means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 57

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a revolving type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, a jackpot lottery is performed based on the entry of a game medium (game ball) into a start port (entrance ball). Then, when the jackpot is won, a symbol indicating the result is stopped and displayed, and then a jackpot game for opening a predetermined winning opening (big winning opening (special winning opening)) is executed. When a game ball wins a big winning opening during a big hit game, a prescribed number of prize balls are paid out.

  Patent Document 1 listed below describes a gaming machine that cumulatively displays the number of payout prize balls (number of winning prize balls) in a special game (big hit game). In such a gaming machine, it is said that the progress of special games and the gain gained can be easily grasped.

JP 2001-334039 A

  However, in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the number of winning prize balls in the jackpot game is simply added and displayed cumulatively, the player is likely to lose interest in such display. In other words, there is room for improvement in improving interest by displaying the number of winning prize balls.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to improve the game entertainment by displaying a new number of prize balls.

  The present invention takes the following means in order to solve the above problems. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding component names and expressions in [Mode for carrying out the invention], which will be described later, the reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

The invention according to means 1
A ball entrance (first start port 20 or second start port 21) and a special prize port (first grand prize port 30 or second grand prize port 35) arranged in the game area (3);
A determination unit for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on the entry of the game ball into the entrance (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S1402 or S1408);
In a gaming machine comprising: a jackpot game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1307) for executing a jackpot game for opening the special winning opening based on a result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means ,
The value corresponding to the cumulative value of the number of prize balls obtained by winning the special prize opening during the predetermined game period is the cumulative value of the number of prize balls actually acquired (hereinafter referred to as “the number of actual cumulative winning prize balls”). The cumulative prize ball number display means that can be displayed less than the above (referred to as an effect control microcomputer 91 for executing step S4422),
The difference prize ball which is the difference between the actual cumulative winning prize number and the cumulative display prize number is added to the prize number displayed by the cumulative prize number display means (hereinafter referred to as “cumulative display prize number”). A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1), characterized in that the game machine is provided with additional production execution means (production microcomputer 91 for production control that executes step S6606 and the like) that executes an extra production that can add at least a part of the number. It is.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, the player who recognizes the cumulative number of displayed prize balls can add at least a part of the number of difference prize balls to the cumulative number of displayed prize balls by executing the extra stage effect. In addition, a larger number of prize balls can be shown again. This makes it possible for the player to recognize again that he has obtained many prize balls, and to give satisfaction that he has gained more prize balls than the cumulative display prize balls displayed earlier. It becomes possible. The display of the number of prize balls can enhance the game entertainment.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
The jackpot game includes at least a plurality of unit opening games (round games) in which the special winning opening is opened,
The jackpot game execution means ends one unit-open game based on at least a predetermined upper limit winning number (in the embodiment, “8”) being won,
The cumulative prize ball number display means is the number of prize balls (15 balls in the embodiment) with respect to a predetermined non-display prize number (in the embodiment, “1”) smaller than the upper limit winning number per unit open game. The gaming machine is characterized in that the cumulative display award ball number is displayed less than the actual accumulated award ball number.

  According to the invention relating to means 2, the cumulative prize ball number display means has a cumulative display prize ball number that is less than the actual cumulative winning prize ball number by the number of prize balls for a predetermined non-display winning number per unit open game. Is displayed. In the unit-open game, the player can obtain a large amount of payout in a relatively short period of time. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to notice that the cumulative display prize ball number is smaller than the actual cumulative prize ball number. In addition, since it is easy for the player to pay attention to the jackpot game, it is possible to display a cumulative display award ball number smaller than the actual cumulative award ball number without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
A difference prize ball number counting means for counting the difference prize ball number (production control microcomputer 91 executing step S6007);
The extra effect executing means can execute the extra effect when the value of the difference prize ball count counted by the difference prize ball counting means exceeds a predetermined threshold value (“100” in the embodiment). It is a gaming machine characterized by being.

  According to the invention relating to the means 3, the extra effect executing means can execute the extra effect when the value of the difference prize ball count counted by the difference prize ball count means exceeds a predetermined threshold value. It becomes possible to add the difference prize ball number to the cumulative display prize ball number, and to give the player sufficient satisfaction with the impact that more prize balls can be obtained than the cumulative display prize ball number. It becomes possible.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 3, wherein
High probability state control means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S2303) capable of controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state;
Limiter means for activating a limiter function for controlling the gaming state after the big hit game to the normal probability state when the number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state by the high probability state control means reaches a predetermined limit number of times (Game control microcomputer 81 that does not execute S2303 if YES in step S2301),
A specific type of jackpot (for example, V long 2R jackpot in FIG. 8) is elected and after the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state until the limiter function is activated, the identification is easily controlled to the high probability state. Is configured to be able to occur
The predetermined game period is the specific game period.

  According to the invention according to means 4, the predetermined game period is a specific game period that is easily controlled to a high probability state. Since it is unlikely that the player will quit the game during this particular game period, it will be possible to ensure that the player has a real sense that the player has won a prize ball, and the cumulative display previously displayed. It is possible to surely give satisfaction that more prize balls than the number of prize balls can be obtained.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by displaying a new number of prize balls.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 2nd big prize apparatus with which the game machine is provided. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 1 and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a jackpot type determination table. It is a table which shows the detail of a jackpot type. It is a table which shows the open mode of a big prize opening. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a non-normal game confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting process. It is a flowchart of a game state status setting process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a probability variation process. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a round effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a prize ball related display process. It is a flowchart of a mode transition display process. It is a flowchart of a main scenario control process. It is a flowchart of the next scenario set process. It is a flowchart of a scenario process. It is a flowchart of a scenario process. It is a flowchart of an effect production process. It is a flowchart of a switch process. It is a flowchart of SW effect processing. It is a figure of a display screen, (a) is an example of an opening effect, (b) is an example of a 1R round effect, (c) is an example of a 2R round effect, (d) is an example of V passing notification. Each is shown. It is a figure of the display screen in ending production, (a) shows immediately after the start of ending, (b) shows after (a). It is a figure of a display screen, (a) shows an example of a mode shift display production, (b) shows an example of a mode selection production, respectively. It is a figure of a display screen, (a) is an example of special training mode effects, (b) and (c) are examples of additional effects, (d) is an example of additional effects A, (e) is after (d) (F) shows an example of the extra effect C, and (g) shows an example of the special training mode after (f).

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

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

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

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery not by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b but by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  In addition to the effect variable display effect using the effect symbols as described above, the image display device 7 displays, on the display screen 7a, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demo effect for waiting for customers, and the like. In the effect symbol variable display effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes an effect hold image display area for displaying the effect hold image 9 in accordance with the storage number of the first special figure hold described later in the non-time-short state. By displaying the production hold image 9, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on a first special figure hold display device 43a (see FIG. 3) described later can be easily shown to the player. It should be noted that the effect on hold image corresponding to the number of stored second special figure hold to be described later is not displayed in this embodiment.

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

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

  Below the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 having a first big winning opening 30 (an example of a special winning opening) is provided. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

  In the game area 3, an ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second start port 21 (an example of a ball entrance) is provided on the upper right side of the first start port 20. The winning of the game ball to the second start port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes a movable member 23 that can be moved forward and backward, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). The second starting port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is open. That is, when the movable member 23 is closed, the game ball cannot enter. Note that the second start port 21 is completely unintrusive when the movable member 23 is closed, provided that it is difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when the movable member 23 is open. It does not have to be possible.

  Further, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second start port 21 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  Here, in this embodiment, the time from when the game ball passes through the gate 28 to when the electric chew 22 is released is extremely short (about 0.1 to 1 second). The game ball that has passed through the gate 28 always passes through the second starting port 21 (on the movable member 23). Further, the time required for the game ball to reach the second starting port 21 after passing through the gate 28 is substantially equal to the time required from passing through the gate to opening the electric chew. Therefore, when the electric chew 22 is released by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, the game ball (the game ball as a trigger for the normal symbol lottery that has been won) is released. The vehicle enters the electric chew 22 (enters the second starting port). When the electric chew 22 is closed, the game ball rolls on the movable member 23 and moves toward a second big prize opening 35 described later.

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a second large winning device 36 having a second large winning opening 35 (an example of a special winning opening) is provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37 that can be moved forward and backward, and opens and closes the second big prize opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, a specific area (V area, V gate) through which the game ball that has passed through the second big prize opening 35 can pass is inside the second big prize device 36. 39 and a non-specific region 70 are formed. In the second grand prize winning device, a second big prize opening sensor 35 a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big prize winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 includes a sorting member (shutter member) 71 that sorts the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 into either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the sorting member 71. A distribution member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) to be driven is provided. The distribution member 71 is a reciprocating type that advances and retreats forward and backward with respect to the game board 2. When the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 takes a retreat state (first state) in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 39. When the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, an advance state (second state) in which the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 70 is taken.

  FIG. 2A shows the energization of the sorting member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4). As shown in FIG. 2A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 without hitting the distribution member 71 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. To do. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 2B shows a state in which the distribution member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) is not energized. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 rolls on the upper surface of the distribution member 71 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a, so that Pass through the specific area 70. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

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

  Returning to FIG. 1, further, at the lower part of the game area 3, there are provided a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 16 for discharging game balls that have not won any winning opening to the outside of the gaming area 3.

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

  The flow path from the game ball hit by left strike to the out port 16 is referred to as the first flow path, and the flow path from the game ball hit by right strike to the out port 16 is the second flow. It is called a road. A first start port 20 and a first big prize port 30 are arranged on the first flow path. On the other hand, a gate 28, a second start port 21, a second big prize port 35, and a first big prize port 30 are arranged on the second flow path. That is, the first grand prize winning port 30 is arranged in both the first flow path and the second flow path.

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

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

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the first big prize opening 30 or the opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed A special game (a jackpot game) is performed in which the second big prize opening 35 is opened. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

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

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various random number values such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win are stored in a special figure storage unit. 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if the winning is to the first starting port 20, the first special figure holding is stored in the first special drawing storage unit 85 a (see FIG. 4), and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, the first special drawing is stored. It is memorize | stored in the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 85b (refer FIG. 4) as 2 special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107 and a sound control board 106 which will be described later. The sub control unit only needs to include at least the sub control board 90.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter also referred to as a game control microcomputer) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes the program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, signals are input from the sensors to the main control board 80, and signals are output from the main control board 80 to the solenoids. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores programs for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 93. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM 93 may be externally attached. The RAM 94 is provided with a cumulative acquired prize ball number counter 95, a cumulative display prize ball number counter 96, and a difference counter 98, which will be described later.

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction, light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is created in step S4306 described later. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 in accordance with the created light emission pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 (see FIG. 1) connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. Operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15 is created in step S4203 described later. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the generated operation pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

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

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “hits” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning a jackpot, the winning prize opening (the first winning prize opening 30 and the second winning prize opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (the type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. Is executed. In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (corresponding to a unit-open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and after the last round game is completed. Ending (also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, in this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots (V long jackpot and V short jackpot). The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening and closing members 32 and 37 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows a game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The “V short jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening and closing members 32 and 37 in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the game ball cannot pass to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. There are four types of jackpots ranging from 2R to 5R, both “V long jackpot” and “V short jackpot”. However, the V short jackpot is a jackpot with no extra time as the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the V long jackpot is a jackpot that allows the player to win a ball except for the 1R eyes. The number of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot of each round is as shown in FIG.

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

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

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “big hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 6A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the jackpot type random number, the random numbers acquired based on the winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number”.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols. It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if they are slightly shaken in the display screen 7a. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-126.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-240.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 7A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

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

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 7C). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds in the non-short-time state, but 0.1 seconds in the short-time state (see FIG. 7D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short time state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is basically a high probability state, a short time state and a high state if the specific area 39 is passed during the jackpot game. This is the base state (electric support control state) (see FIG. 9). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In other words, the termination condition for the high-accuracy and high-base state is substantially until the next jackpot winning. It should be noted that the termination condition for the high-accuracy and high-base state may be determined only by winning the jackpot and executing the jackpot game.

  However, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of times that can be continuously controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game is 39 times (40 times as the number of consecutive jackpots) (this point will be described later). Therefore, if the upper limit of the high probability state has been reached, even if the V long jackpot is won and the player has passed the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game is changed to the normal probability state. (Non-high probability state, that is, low probability state) and short-time state and high base state are controlled (see FIG. 9). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. As shown in FIG. 9, the low-accuracy base state is a variable display of special symbols of a predetermined number of times (11, 21, or 26 in this embodiment) set according to the type of winning jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning. Or is won by winning the jackpot and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a non-electric support control state at the time of winning, and if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game (that is to be done) Is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state (non-electric support control state) (see FIG. 9). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state” (or “normal gaming state”). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a “low probability and low base state”.

  In a high base state such as a highly accurate high base state or a low accurate high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by allowing the game ball to enter the right game region 3B by passing the right and passing through the second flow path. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

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

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

  Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly.

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

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a first grand prize port sensor) which are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the normal prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) are read, and the number of prize balls according to the type of the prize opening (for example, 15 balls for the big prize opening) Then, a prize ball command for designating that the second starting port 21 is paid out is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. The prize ball command is transmitted not only to the sub-control board 90 but also to the payout control board 110 in the output process (S101). In the input process (S102), a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 6 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), a starting port sensor detection process (S104), a normal operation process (S105), a special operation process (S106), a specific area sensor detection process (S107), and The reserved ball number processing (S108) is executed. Thereafter, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S109), the second special figure hold indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the later-described special figure 2 reserved ball number, or based on the following special figure 1 held ball number. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Starting Port Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the starting port sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passage process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S203). If a game ball has not won the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S208, but if a game ball has won the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached four (upper limit number) ( S204). If the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S208, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S204). Then, 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-) RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 6A is acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in the second special figure hold memory. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the portion 85b.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S208). . If no game ball is won at the first starting port 20 (NO at S208), the process is completed. If a game ball is won at the first starting port 20 (YES at S208), the special figure 1 is on hold. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached four (upper limit number) (S209). ). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S209), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S209), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S210).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S211) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S211), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) and the hit type random number counter value (label -TRND-) AS value), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 6A is acquired). The acquired random number values are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 1 balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of normal symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is equal to or greater than 4 (S301). If the number of normal symbol holding balls is equal to or greater than 4 (YES in S301), the process proceeds to an abnormal game confirmation process (S304) described later. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reservation balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reservation balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 6B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84 as a current value. Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an abnormal game confirmation process (S304).

  [Unusual Game Check Processing] As shown in FIG. 17, in the non-normal game check processing (S304), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag (the flag indicating that the time is short) is ON (S401). Otherwise, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S402). If not ON in step S402, an abnormality notification command is set (S403). On the other hand, if the determination result is YES in steps S401 and S402, the process ends without setting an abnormality notification command. In other words, in this embodiment, when a game is played with a right hit (except when the jackpot game is being executed), the gate sensor 28a detects a game ball as a result of a right hit game. In this case, an abnormality notification command is set. That is, the gate sensor 28a functions as a driving flow path detecting unit that detects that a game ball has been driven into the second flow path.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 18 following the start port sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S501). If the electric chew is not operating (NO in S501), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S502). If the normal symbol is not being stopped (NO in S502), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S503). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S503), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S504). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (YES in S504), this process is finished.

  If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” (NO in S504), a hit determination process (S505) is performed. In the hit determination process (S505), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the ordinary figure holding storage unit 86 is read, and if it is in the time-short state, it is shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a table for a short time state (a hit determination value is “1” to “240”) in the normal symbol hit determination table. On the other hand, if it is in the non-short-time state, it will be hit based on the table for non-short-time state (the hit determination values are “210” to “240”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not. Then, symbol determination processing for setting the symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S506). That is, in the symbol determination process (S506), if it is “lost”, data corresponding to the “generally lost symbol” is set, and if “winning”, data corresponding to the “ordinary winning symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S507). In this normal symbol variation time determination process (S507), referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 7D, if the gaming state is a short time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.1 seconds. Select the normal symbol variation pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 0.2 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S508). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S509). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S507 (S510). Along with this, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

  If the variation of the normal symbol is being displayed in the above step S503 (YES in S503), then it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S511), and if it has not elapsed (NO in S511) ) Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S511), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S512). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol is set (S513), and the stop time of the normal symbol is set (S514), and this process is finished.

  If the normal symbol stop display is in progress in step S502 described above (YES in S502), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time has elapsed (S515). If the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed (S515). NO) to finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S515), it is determined whether or not the common symbol stop symbol data is set (S516). (NO in S516)), this processing is finished. On the other hand, if the data is a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S516)), the open pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S517). Specifically, if the time-short state is in effect, the open pattern in the time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, the open pattern in the non-time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S517 (S518).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S501 (YES in S501), then it is determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S519). (NO in S519) The process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S519), the operation of the electric chew is terminated (S520).

  [Special Operation Process] As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) after the normal operation process (S105). In the special operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 19, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the special prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into four stages. “Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each stage. If the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), a special symbol standby process (S1302) is performed. If the “special operation status” is “2” (NO in S1301) , S1303 YES), special symbol variation processing (S1304) is performed, and if the “special action status” is “3” (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305), special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) When the “special operation status” is “4” (S1301, S1303, and S1305 are all NO), the special electric accessory processing (S1307) as a big hit game is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the address of the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), a table for non-high probability state (jackpot determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A). Whether the value is a big hit is determined based on “627” to “629”) (S1504). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination values are “600” to “629”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A). It is determined whether or not (S1505).

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

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIG. 22 and FIG. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, whether or not the gaming state is the short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) ) Is determined (S1601). If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), it is further determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is V long jackpot based on the set special figure stop symbol data (S1603). If it is a V long jackpot (YES in S1603), refer to the V long jackpot table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and V long jackpot in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1604). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

  In step S1603 of FIG. 22, if the V long jackpot is not found (NO in S1603), the V short jackpot is won, so the V short jackpot table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the V short jackpot (S1605). Specifically, the variation pattern P3 is selected.

  In step S1602, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1602), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random number value (S1606). As shown in FIG. 7B, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “13” in the non-short-time state, and “no value” in the short-time state. That is, in this embodiment, reach may occur in the non-short-time state, while reach does not occur in the short-time state. As a result, in the short-time state, more variation patterns having a short variation time than in the non-time-short state are selected, and the digestion speed of special figure reservation is increased.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1606), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach) (S1607). Specifically, the variation pattern P4 or P5 is selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1606), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reach-less loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the loss without reach) (S1608). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. Specifically, the variation pattern P6 or P7 is selected.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1601), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON as shown in FIG. 23 (S1609). If it is ON (YES in S1609), regardless of the type of winning jackpot, refer to the short-time state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and jackpot in the variation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 11) A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1610). Specifically, the variation pattern P8 is selected.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1609), refer to the time-short state loss table (the portion corresponding to the time-short state and loss in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11) regardless of the reach random number counter value. Then, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1611). Specifically, the variation pattern P9 is selected. As shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state is a table in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-time reduction state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the processing returns to FIG. 22, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and this processing is terminated. The set variation pattern information is included in the variation start command and sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

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

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

  [Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, a game state management process (S1801) described later is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1802). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1802), an open pattern (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 for details) corresponding to the type of winning jackpot is set (S1803). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of round games executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot that has been won. The grand prize opening may be opened several times in one round game.

  The game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process, which will be described later, following step S1803 (S1804). Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1805), the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1806), and the special operation status is set to “4” (S1807).

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1802 (NO in S1802), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1808), and the process ends.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state management process (S1801), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON, the special symbol executed during the high probability state is determined. The value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations is decremented by 1 (S2002), it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S2003), and if it is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF ( S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to “10000” when shifting to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON, the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of special symbol changes executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006). It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0” (S2007). If it is “0”, the time reduction flag is turned off (S2008). If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2009. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “11”, “21”, “26” or “10000” when shifting to the hour / hour state (FIG. 9). reference). This point will be described later.

  Thereafter, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2009), and ends this process.

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

  [Special Electric Charging Object Processing] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special electric character processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) has been completed in the running big hit game.

  If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), whether or not the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) is being opened (that is, whether or not the big prize winning device is being opened). Is determined (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not it is time to open the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35), that is, the first time after the jackpot opening time has passed It is determined whether or not it has reached the opening start time in the round game, or the opening time has elapsed after the interval time (closing time) until the once closed big prize opening is opened again (S2203). ).

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, it is judged whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (S2204). If it is not the V long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207. If the V long jackpot is reached, whether or not it is the timing for starting the second round for opening the second big winning opening 35, that is, the value of the round counter is “ 2 ”is determined (S2205). If it is not time to start the second round (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is the timing for starting the second round (YES in S2205), the V valid period setting process (S2206) is performed.

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

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

  In step S2207, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIGS. 9 and 10) according to the type of jackpot. Note that the sorting member 71 always moves with a constant motion from the start of the jackpot game (or round game). In the V long jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), in the second round, the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that the game ball won in the second big winning opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39 with a margin. On the other hand, in the V short jackpot opening pattern (V short opening pattern), the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that it is almost impossible to win the second big winning opening 35 in the second round. In addition, in the V short opening pattern, even if the game ball can win the second grand prize opening 35, the opening timing of the opening / closing member 37 with respect to the operation of the sorting member 71 is prevented so that it cannot pass through the specific area 39. Is set.

  In a succeeding step S2208, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first release in one round game. A round designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  If the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is being opened in step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 28) (YES in S2202), the closing condition of the large winning opening Whether or not is established is determined (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winning a prize winning in the round game has reached a prescribed maximum winning quantity (8 in this embodiment per round game), or the time for closing the winning prize opening. Or a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 10 has elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening) is satisfied. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied (YES in S2209), the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is closed (closed) ( S2210). If one round game is ended by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and whether or not the value of the round counter is “0”. Determination is made (S2213). If it is not “0” (NO in S2213), the process is finished to start the next round game.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2213), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started (S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216). The round counter is “0” if the 2R jackpot is opened twice and “0” if the 3R jackpot is opened 3 times and is “0” if the 3R jackpot is opened. If it is a big hit, it will be “0” if the big winning opening is opened four times, and if it is a 5R big hit, it will be “0” if the big winning opening is opened five times.

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

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state setting process (S2221), first, it is determined whether or not the limiter operation counter is a predetermined limit number of times (“39” in this embodiment) (S2301). . The limiter operation counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the gaming state after the jackpot game is continuously controlled to a high probability state.

  If the value of the limiter operation counter has not reached the limit number (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2302). If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2302), the process proceeds to step S2307. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2302), the probability variation flag is turned on (S2303), and the probability variation counter is set to “10000”. (S2304). Thereby, in this embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to the high probability state until the next big hit win. However, for example, the end condition for the control to the high probability state may be a jackpot winning only, and there may be no probable end condition for executing the special symbol variation for a predetermined number of times (10000 times). In this case, the probability variation counter is not necessary. Following step S2304, the value of the limiter operation counter is incremented by “1” (S2305), the V flag is turned off (S2306), and the process proceeds to step S2307.

  On the other hand, if the value of the limiter operation counter reaches the limit number of times (“39” times) (YES in S2301), the V flag is turned off without determining whether the V flag is on (S2306). ), And proceeds to step S2307. Therefore, in this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of times that the gaming state after the jackpot game can be continuously controlled to the high probability state is 39 times. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the number of consecutive big hits including the first hit reaches 40 times, even after passing to the specific area 39 during the big hit game, the game after the big hit game It is a gaming machine that controls the state to a normal probability state (not to a high probability state).

  In step S2307, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not to shift to the electric support control state (time reduction state and electric support control state). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, whether to shift to the electric support control state is determined by the type of jackpot (set special figure stop symbol data) and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot . If it is determined to shift to the electric support control state in light of the table shown in FIG. 9, the time reduction flag is turned on (S2308), the number of time reductions is set in the time reduction counter (S2309), and the process proceeds to step S2310. On the other hand, if it is determined not to shift to the electric support control state (NO in S2307), the process proceeds to step S2310 without executing steps S2308 and S2309.

  Note that the value set in the time reduction counter (number of time reductions) is “10000” when the control to the electric support control state is performed with the control to the high probability state (when the probability variation flag is ON). If there is no control to the high probability state (when the probability variation flag is OFF), a value (“11”, “21”, or “ 26 ") (see FIG. 9). The fact that the number of time reductions is “10000” means that the control to the electric support control state is not substantially ended until the next big hit win.

  In step S2310, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON. If not, the limiter operation counter is set to “0” (S2311), that is, the limiter operation counter is cleared. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state designation command including information on the currently set game state in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2312), and also includes a high-accuracy continuous count including information on the current limiter operation counter value. A command is set (S2313), and this process ends.

  Here, in this embodiment, when a big win is won in the jackpot lottery according to FIG. 1, the V long jackpot that can be passed to the specific area 39 is distributed with a probability of 50%. When the gaming state after the V long jackpot is controlled to a high probability state, the electric support control state is always controlled until the next jackpot. In the electric support control state, as long as a right-handed game is played, winnings to the second start port 21 frequently occur. Therefore, as long as there is a second special figure hold, only the jackpot lottery related to the special figure 2 is executed. . And when a big win is won in the jackpot lottery related to the special figure 2, it is always distributed to a V long jackpot. Therefore, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 wins the V long jackpot based on the winning to the first starting port 20 in the non-electric support control state, the limiter function for limiting the control to the high probability state is activated thereafter. Up to (until determined as YES in step S2301), it is a set machine in which the jackpot is continuously changed (set number of times is 40 times).

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107) after the special operation process (S106). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), as shown in FIG. 30, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a only when the sorting member 71 is controlled to the first state (FIG. 2A). If there is no detection in step S2401 (NO in S2401), the process is terminated, but if there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2206) in the special electric accessory process (FIG. 28) described above. The V effective period is set as a period in the second round of V long jackpot.

  If it is determined in step S2402 that the V validity period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), and it is determined whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is “first win”. (S2404). If it is not the first hit (NO in S2404), the process ends. If it is the first hit (YES in S2404), the V passing command is set (S2405) and the process ends. The V passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify V passing.

  The first win is a jackpot won in a gaming state other than the “high probability state and the electric support control state that continues until the end of the high probability state” (hereinafter referred to as “specific gaming state”). This refers to what will later shift to a specific gaming state.

  [Holding Ball Number Processing] As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the holding ball number processing (S108) following the specific area sensor detection processing (S107). In the reserved ball number processing (S108), as shown in FIG. 31, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM 84 are read (S2501). Next, a reserved ball number command for notifying the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2502).

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

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

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. It should be noted that the random number for effect determination is a random number for effect addition for drawing and determining one additional effect from three additional effects (“addition effect A”, “addition effect B”, and “addition effect C”), which will be described later. There is. Other random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and a determination for the notification effect for determining various notice effects. There are random numbers. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing an extra effect (see FIG. 57). This extra effect means that, during a specific game period (corresponding to a predetermined game period), the cumulative number of displayed winning balls shown on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is determined as a large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second winning opening). It is displayed less than the number of winning balls (actual accumulated winning ball number) actually acquired by the player by winning the big winning opening 35). Then, at least a part of the difference prize ball number corresponding to the difference between the cumulative display prize ball number and the actual cumulative winning prize ball number is displayed on the cumulative display prize ball number. It should be noted that the specific game period is a period that is easily controlled to the specific game state in this embodiment. This specific game period is continued until, for example, the limiter function is actuated after being controlled to a specific game state (electric support that continues until the end of high accuracy and high accuracy) after the end of “first win”. However, if the player moves to the normal probability state after the jackpot game before the limiter function is activated (for example, if the game ball does not pass to the specific area 39 during the V long jackpot), the transition to the normal probability state occurs. End with. The ending of the jackpot game when the specific game period ends may or may not be included in the specific game period.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to produce various effects (effect design variation effect, jackpot effect associated with the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect, etc.), extra effect, etc.) Execute. The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 or the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as various effects are executed by the image control board 100. 66 is caused to emit light, or the decorative movable body 15 is driven. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 34, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on a detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a is performed (S4201). Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for generating and outputting drive data for driving the decorative movable body 15 is performed (S4203). Then, a watchdog timer process for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 35, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301, FIG. 36), a mode transition display process (S4302, FIG. 46), and a main scenario control process (S4303, FIG. 47) described later. ) In order. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4304). Subsequently, a switch process (S4305, FIG. 52), which will be described later, is performed to set the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process. Thereafter, lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) is created, voice data (data for controlling voice output from the speaker 67), and output to the voice control board 106. And other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4306).

  [Receiving Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 36, in the receiving command analysis processing (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a customer waiting standby command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it has been received, the customer waiting process described later is performed (S4402).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a pending ball number command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs a hold related process (S4404). In the hold-related processing (S4404), the first special figure hold effect counter and the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 based on the information on the number of held balls included in the number of held balls command. Update the value of the production counter. The first special figure hold effect counter is a counter that counts the number of first special figure hold that is the number of random value groups (winning information) stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM 84. The second special figure hold effect counter is a counter that counts the number of second special figure hold that is the number of random value groups (winning information) stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. . In the non-electric support control state, the production control microcomputer 91 displays the number of production hold images 9 (see FIG. 1) corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold based on the value of the first special figure hold production counter. indicate.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an abnormality notification command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs abnormality notification processing (S4406). In the abnormality notification process (S4406), an abnormality notification start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The abnormality notification start command is a command for notifying in a predetermined abnormality notification mode that a game is being played by a game method different from the manufacturer's intention. In this embodiment, when the abnormality notification start command is transmitted in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a predetermined abnormality notification image (for example, a character image such as “Please return to left-handed”). ) Is displayed on the display screen 7a. The abnormality notification mode may be other than displaying an abnormality notification image. For example, the panel lamp 5 or the frame lamp 66 may be turned on, or a warning sound may be output from the speaker 67. As a result, it is possible to prevent a right-handed game from being played even when the control to the electric support control state or the big hit game is not being executed. If there is a detection by the gate sensor 28a, the game control microcomputer 81 always transmits an abnormality notification command, and the presentation control microcomputer 91 that has received this command is in control of the electric support control state or It is determined whether or not a big hit game is being executed. If not, an abnormality notification start command may be set.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, performs a gaming state status setting process described later (S4408).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs a variation effect start process to be described later (S4410).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs a change effect end process to be described later (S4412).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process described later (S4414).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if received, performs a round effect selection process described later (S4416).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4417). If it has been received, an ending effect selection process described later is performed (S4418).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4419), and if received, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4420). In the V pass notification effect start process (S4420), a V pass notification effect start command for starting the V pass notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V pass notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V pass. This form is an effect of displaying a predetermined V passage notification image (see FIG. 54D) on the display screen 7a. Note that the V passing notification effect may be in other forms such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a prize ball command is received from the main control board 80 (S4421), and if received, performs a prize ball related display process (S4422).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a continuous high-accuracy count command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4423), and if received, the RAM 84 included in the continuous high-accuracy count command is received. Based on the value information of the limiter operation counter, the continuous high accuracy count is set in a continuous high accuracy count counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 94 (S4424). In this way, the value of the limiter operation counter is also grasped on the sub control board 90 side.

  Subsequently, as other processing (S4425), processing based on a received command other than the above commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command or a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed.

  [Customer Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the customer waiting process (S4402), the production control microcomputer 91 first generates scenario data (01H) corresponding to the customer waiting demonstration effect (also referred to as a customer waiting effect). The scenario buffer is set in the RAM 94 (S5001). Next, an effect command (customer wait effect command) for executing the customer waiting effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5002). Then, the customer waiting flag indicating that the customer waiting effect is being performed is turned ON (S5003), and this processing is ended.

  [Game State Status Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the game state status setting process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 is based on the game state information included in the received game state designation command. Set the gaming status. Specifically, if the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the normal probability state and the non-electric support control state (YES in S5101), the gaming state status is set to “1” (S5102), and then the jackpot in the RAM 94 The current use area is initialized (S5103), and this process is terminated. If the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the high probability state and the electric support control state (YES in S5104), the gaming state status is set to “2” (S5105), and this process is terminated. Further, if the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the normal probability state and the electric support control state (YES in S5106), the gaming state status is set to “3” (S5107), and this process is finished.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the change effect start process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S5201). The change start command includes information on whether the change is the start of change in FIG. 1 or 2 and the information on the change pattern set in the change pattern selection process (FIG. 22). The variation pattern information includes game state information for designating the current gaming state, symbol information for designating a symbol as a determination result of the jackpot determination process of special figure 1 or special figure 2 (FIG. 11). reference). Note that the game state information, symbol information, and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the received fluctuation start command indicates the fluctuation start in FIG. 2 (S5202). If it does not indicate the start of fluctuation in FIG. 2, that is, if it indicates the start of fluctuation in FIG. 1, a change effect pattern table for determining the change effect pattern is set (S5203). Then, a variation production pattern that matches the designated variation pattern is selected (S5204). At this time, an effect determination random number (effect design determination random number, variation effect pattern determination random number, notice effect determination random number) is also acquired and determined. As a result, including the contents of the notice effects such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect and the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped and displayed, It is determined what kind of production will be performed. Then, a variation production start command for starting the production symbol variation production with the selected variation production pattern is set (S5205), and the process proceeds to step S5208.

  When the variable effect start command set in step S5205 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103, and the image display device. 7 on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, if it indicates the start of fluctuation in FIG. 2 in step S5202 (YES in S5202), whether or not the current gaming state status is “2”, that is, in the high probability state and the electric support control state. It is determined whether or not there is (S5206). If NO, the process proceeds to step S5208. If YES, the probability variation process (S5207) described later is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S5208. In step S5208, it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON. If it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S5209) and the process is terminated. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured not to perform the effect symbol variation effect synchronized with the variation of the special figure 2.

  [Probability Variation Process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the probability variation process (S5207), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S5301). If the customer waiting flag is not ON, the process ends. On the other hand, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S5301), it is determined with reference to the mode status (S5302 etc.) which mode is the current mode, and each mode is determined from the customer waiting effect. Processing for returning to the production (S5303, etc.) is performed.

  Here, the mode (effect mode) is an effect mode in the image display device 7, and the image displayed on the image display device 7 is different, for example, a different character or background image appears in different modes. Become. In this embodiment, at least three modes of special training mode (corresponding mode status is “1”), melee mode (corresponding mode status is “2”), PV mode (corresponding mode status is “3”) are selected. It is feasible. Of course, other modes may be configured to be executable. In the present embodiment, any of the above three modes is included in a specific rendering mode called JP mode, and corresponds to a specific rendering mode. As a specific production mode, any one of the above three modes may be executed. In addition, all of the above three modes are executed in the present embodiment when controlled to a specific gaming state (electric support that continues with high accuracy and high accuracy). In other words, the execution of these modes serves as a notification of the specific gaming state to the player. In the present embodiment, the effect in the JP mode is continuously executed over the specific game period described above. In other words, the game is also executed during the jackpot game between the specific game state and the specific game state.

  Specifically, in this process, if the value of the current mode status is “1” indicating the special training mode (YES in S5302), the standard performance in the special training mode (also called the special training mode standard performance, FIG. 57 (a)). Scenario data (02H) corresponding to the reference) is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S5303). Then, a production command (special training mode standard production command) for executing the special training mode standard production is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5304). Thereafter, the execution time (15 sec) of the special training mode standard effect is set in the scenario timer (S5305), and this process is terminated. The set scenario timer is subtracted in step S6202 in the main scenario control process (FIG. 47) described later.

  If the current mode status value is “2” indicating the melee mode (YES in S5306), the scenario data (03H) corresponding to the standard effect in the melee mode (also referred to as melee mode standard effect) is stored in the RAM 94. Is set in the scenario buffer (S5307). Then, an effect command (melee mode standard effect command) for executing the melee mode standard effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5308). Thereafter, the execution time (15 sec) of the melee mode standard effect is set in the scenario timer (S5309), and this process is finished.

  If the current mode status value is “3” indicating the PV mode (YES in S5310), scenario data (04H) corresponding to the effect in the PV mode (also referred to as the PV mode effect) is stored in the scenario of the RAM 94. Set in the buffer (S5311). Then, an effect command (PV mode effect command) for executing the PV mode effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5312), and this process is completed. In the case of the PV mode, the additional effect is not executed except for the direct additional effect described later.

  [Variation Effect End Process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the change effect end process (S4412), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change stop command (S5401). The change stop command includes information on whether the change is the change stop shown in FIG. 1 or the change stop shown in FIG. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the received fluctuation stop command indicates the fluctuation stop of FIG. 2 (S5402). If it does not indicate the stop of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 (NO in S5402), that is, if it indicates the stop of the fluctuation of the special figure 1, set the variable effect end command to end the effect symbol fluctuation effect ( S5403) This process ends. On the other hand, if the change in special figure 2 is indicated to be stopped in step S5402 (YES in S5402), the effect symbol fluctuation effect synchronized with the change in special figure 2 is not performed in this embodiment, and therefore step S5403 is executed. This processing is finished without.

  [Opening Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the opening effect selection process (S4414), first, an opening command is analyzed (S5501). Subsequently, whether or not the running jackpot game is being played by a jackpot winning in the high probability state and the electric support control state, that is, whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning is a high probability state and the electric support control state Is determined (S5502). Note that the information regarding the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot may be acquired by referring to the gaming state status, or may be included in the opening command.

  If the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a high probability state and the electric support control state (YES in S5502), the process ends. On the other hand, if the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is not the high probability state and the electric support control state (NO in S5502), an opening effect pattern selection process is performed (S5503). This opening effect pattern selection process (S5503) is a process of selecting an opening effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game based on the opening command analyzed in step S5501. After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern (S5504), and ends this process.

  When the opening effect start command set in step S5504 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out a predetermined opening effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the device 7. In this embodiment, as an opening effect at the time of the first hit, a character image of “JP challenge” (see FIG. 54A) is displayed, and it is a challenge period of whether or not the mode can be shifted to the JP mode. As shown. In addition, you may be made to perform such an opening effect only at the time of the first hit when elected in the non-electric support control state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the opening effect is not executed (when S5503 and S5504 are not executed) during the high probability state and the electric support control state (YES in step S5502). Therefore, in such a state, the player plays the game without being aware of the opening of the jackpot game.

  [Round Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the round effect selection process (S4416), first, a round designation command is analyzed (S5701). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot currently being executed is “first win” (S5702). Information on the type of jackpot currently being executed (symbol information indicating the type of winning jackpot) may be obtained by referring to the symbol information obtained at the time of analysis of the change start command, or included in the round designation command. You may make it be.

  If it is not the first win in step S5702 (NO in S5702), the process is terminated, but if it is the first hit (YES in S5702), it is determined whether or not the currently executed round game is the 1R round game (S5703). ). If it is the 1R round game (YES in S5703), select the round effect with the V driving notification effect (S5704), set the round effect start command to execute the round effect (S5706), This process is finished. The V driving notification effect is an effect of notifying that a game ball should be driven so as to pass through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, the V driving notification effect is an effect of displaying the V driving notification image shown in FIG. 54B on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, if it is not the 1R round game (NO in S5703), select another round effect (for example, an effect that displays “right-handed” in the center of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 54C). (S5705), a round effect start command for executing the round effect is set (S5706), and the process ends.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the jackpot game other than the first win, the round effect accompanying the round game is not executed. In particular, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, in the jackpot game other than the first hit, the V driving notification effect is not performed. In other words, in the jackpot game from the second time to the 40th time among the maximum 40 jackpot games from the first time until the limiter function is activated, the driving into the specific area 39 is not notified. Therefore, the player plays the game without being aware of whether the game is a round game in the jackpot game other than the first win.

  In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, out of a maximum of 40 jackpot games from the first hit until the limiter function is activated, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39 during the last (40th) jackpot game The notification of passing to the area 39 (see FIG. 54D) is not performed. Thus, when the limiter function is activated and controlled to the normal probability state, the player is prevented from being erroneously recognized when controlled to the high probability state.

  In addition, out of a maximum of 40 jackpot games from the first hit until the limiter function is activated, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39 during the second to the 39th jackpot game, the fact that it has passed to the specific area 39 Is not notified (see FIG. 54D). Such a configuration also has the effect of not letting the player be aware that he is playing a round game.

  [Ending Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the ending effect selection process (S4418), an ending command is first analyzed (S5801). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot currently being executed is “first win” (S5802). Information regarding the type of jackpot currently being executed (symbol information indicating the type of winning jackpot) may be obtained by referring to the symbol information obtained at the time of analysis of the change start command or included in the ending command. You may be allowed to.

  If it is the first hit in step S5802 (YES in S5802), the ending start flag (ED start flag) is turned on (S5803), and the measurement of the elapsed time from the ending start by the ending timer (ED timer) is started (S5804). ). Then, the second special figure reserved storage effect is selected as the ending effect to be performed during the ending (S5805), an ending effect start command for executing the ending effect is set (S5806), and this process is terminated.

  The second special figure holding storage effect is an effect of notifying that a game ball should be shot with a right strike aiming at entering the electric chew 22 in order to generate the second special figure holding. In the storage effect of the second special figure hold in the present embodiment, at the start of the effect, the electric Chu implantation notification image shown in FIG. 55 (a) is displayed on the display screen 7a. More specifically, when the ending effect start command for instructing the start of the storage effect of the second special figure hold is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 Then, a predetermined ending effect image (moving animation for storing the second special figure hold) is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is shown that the game ball should be awarded to the electric chew 22 (second start port 21) and the second special figure hold should be generated. In this embodiment, the electric chew driving notification image shown in FIG. 55A is displayed for 10 seconds from the start of ending. The right-handed display is always made during the storage effect of the second special figure hold.

  In addition, in this second special figure holding storage effect, an effect image showing the progress of the ending is displayed. That is, a progress situation suggestion display is performed. Specifically, the skull mark image K at the upper left of the display screen 7a shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the first winning ending time (period during which the ending is displayed on the display screen 7a) won in the non-electric support control state is 60 seconds as shown in FIG. Therefore, as the progress status suggestion display, six skull mark images K are displayed first, and are deleted one by one every 10 seconds (see FIG. 55B). Therefore, when the number of displayed skull mark images K becomes 0, the ending is completed. In this way, the ending progress status is notified to the player. That is, the progress state suggestion display of the present embodiment displays the progress of the ending time in a countdown using the skull mark image K.

  Further, around the skull mark image K, a circular effect image F that disappears clockwise over one second is displayed. This notifies the player that one second has elapsed. In this embodiment, after 10 seconds from the start of ending, an image of a character running as shown in FIG. 55B is displayed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the reason for performing the second special figure holding storage effect as described above is as follows. That is, in this embodiment, the special figure 2 variation is prioritized over the special figure 1 variation, and the special figure 2 lottery has a larger bonus amount for the player than the special figure 1 lottery (specifically It is easy to win the V long jackpot. Therefore, when the ending (also referred to as ED) is finished and the high-probability state and the electric support control state are controlled, it is desirable that the fluctuation in FIG. 1 is not started. However, after the first hit, there is a tendency that there is only the first special figure hold and there is no second special figure hold. In such a case, the lottery based on the 1st special figure reservation unfavorable to a player will be started. In particular, in this embodiment, the number of rounds in the jackpot game is as small as 2R to 5R, and the possibility that the second special figure hold will occur during the jackpot game is lower than that of a gaming machine having a relatively large number of rounds such as 10R. In addition, if a V-short jackpot is won in the lottery based on the first special figure hold, the jackpot cannot be generated until the limiter function is activated, and the non-high probability state is controlled. The disadvantages that the player receives are great.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the ED time at the first hit is set to 60 seconds, which is longer than the big hit other than the first hit, so that the player can generate the second special figure hold during that time. ing. In addition, as an ending effect in this 60-second ED, by making a right-handed notification aiming at winning a prize to the electric Chu 22, a special game period aiming to win the electric Chu 22 during the ED is given to the player. Notifying that there is. Furthermore, by performing the above-mentioned progress state suggestion display, the player's psychology that he wants to win the electric Chu 22 during the ED is enshrined, and the game entertainment is enhanced.

  Note that the image in the ending effect (second special figure hold storage effect) may be a single video that spans at least the ending period (60 seconds), or a plurality of videos are connected and displayed by scenario control. You may do it. In the scenario control, for example, a first image (a first scenario image) including a plurality of skull mark images K is first displayed, and after 10 seconds, a second image including a number of skull mark images K smaller by one is displayed. This may be repeated by displaying an image (image of the second scenario). Further, the skull mark image K may be displayed so as to overlap the background image by layer control. Also in this case, the skull mark image K may be displayed by scenario control. Further, the image control board 100 may perform display control related to the skull mark image K.

  Returning to FIG. 44, if it is not the first hit in step S5802 (NO in S5802), the value of the continuous high-precision counter (not shown) in the RAM 94 is referred to whether the limit has been reached, that is, the jackpot game being executed It is determined whether or not is a jackpot game to be actuated by the limit function (S5807). If it is an ending at the time of reaching the limit (YES in S5807), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the differential counter 98 of the RAM 94 is “0” (S5808). If the value of the difference counter 98 is 0 (YES in S5808), the process proceeds to step S5810. On the other hand, if the value of the difference counter 98 is not 0 (NO in S5808), the direct addition effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5809), and the process proceeds to step S5810.

  The direct addition effect command is an effect command for performing a direct addition effect in which a difference prize ball number (described later) based on the value of the difference counter 98 is added to and added to the cumulative display award ball number displayed on the display screen 7a. is there. The direct addition effect is performed at the ending of the jackpot game (in this embodiment, the 40th jackpot game including the first win) in which the limiter function operates, that is, at the ending of a specific game period. Thereby, in this ending, it becomes possible to display the same value as the actual accumulated winning ball number during a specific game period in the accumulated display award ball number, and through the accumulated display award ball number displayed on the display screen 7a, It is possible to finally notify the player of the actual cumulative number of winning balls acquired during the game period.

  In step S5810, an ending effect (specifically, an ending effect for a specific game period) different from the second special figure reserved storage effect is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for executing the ending effect is set (S5806), and the process is terminated.

  In step S5807, it is determined whether the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the normal probability state and the electric support control state, rather than whether or not the limit has been reached. If so, the process proceeds to step S5808. If not controlled, this processing may be terminated. In this case, whenever a valid V passage is made, the information (V passage command) is always received from the main control board 80 so that the sub control board 90 can determine the gaming state after the big hit game.

  If it is not determined in step S5807 that the limit has been reached (NO in S5807), the process ends without setting an ending effect start command (without executing step S5806). As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the ending effect associated with the ending is not executed in the jackpot game other than the jackpot game at the time of reaching the first hit and the limit. This prevents the player from being aware that the jackpot game is ending. As already described, in this embodiment, after the first hit, the opening effect and the round effect are controlled until the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the non-high probability state after being controlled to the high probability state and the electric support control state. Not done. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that does not make the player aware of the execution of the jackpot game. In addition, the second special figure holding storage effect is performed only for the first win won in the non-electric support control state, and in the first win won in the electric support control state (so-called pull-back jackpot) You may make it not perform the storage effect of figure hold. In the latter case, there are many cases where there is a second special figure hold before the ending.

  [Prize Ball Related Display Processing] As shown in FIG. 45, in the prize ball related display processing (S4422), first, the received prize ball command is for the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35). It is determined whether or not the command indicates a winning ball (S6001). If it is a prize ball command related to the big prize opening, it is determined whether or not the value of a winning number counter (not shown) in the RAM 94 is “0” (S6002). This winning number counter is a counter that counts down by one each time a winning ball command is received. The range of the counter value is set to 0 to 8. When the value reaches “0”, the value is set to “8” and the countdown is repeated. If the value of the winning number counter is “0” (YES in S6002), the value of the winning number counter is set to “8” (S6003), and the process proceeds to step S6004. If the value of the winning number counter is neither “0” nor “1” in step S6002 (NO in S6002 and NO in S6006), the process proceeds to step S6004.

  In step S6004, “15” corresponding to the number of prize balls for winning one ball to the big prize opening 30, 35 is added to the cumulative winning prize ball counter 95 and the cumulative display prize ball counter 96 in the RAM 94, respectively. As described above, the payout control board 110 receives the prize balls of the grand prize openings 30 and 35 based on the prize ball commands relating to the big prize openings 30 and 35 (15 prize balls for one prize in the big prize opening). Therefore, the value of the accumulated winning ball counter 95 based on the same winning ball command is the value of the number of winning balls actually won by the player by winning the big winning openings 30 and 35 during a specific game period. This is the same value as the actual cumulative number of winning balls that are cumulative. Further, the cumulative display prize ball counter 96 displays the cumulative value of the number of prize balls to be displayed on the display screen 7a as the cumulative value of the number of prize balls due to winning in the special winning openings 30 and 35 during a specific game period. Counting. Although the value of the cumulative display prize ball number counter 96 may be smaller than the value of the cumulative display prize ball number counter 95, it does not exceed the value of the cumulative acquisition prize ball number counter 95.

  After step S6004, the effect command for the addition effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6005), the value of the winning number counter is decremented by 1 (S6008), and this process ends.

  When the effect command of the addition effect set in step S6005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out the numerical image of the corresponding value from the ROM 103, It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In the present embodiment, for example, the number image shown in FIG. 57B (“acquired BP”) is added to the numerical image shown in FIG. 57A (“210” on the right side of “acquired BP”). "225") on the right side of.

  On the other hand, when the value of the winning number counter is “1” in steps S6002 and S6006 (NO in S6002 and YES in S6006), “15” is added to the cumulative winning award ball number counter 95 and the difference counter 98 in the RAM 94, respectively. (S6007). The difference counter 98 is a difference between the value of the cumulative acquired prize ball number counter 95 and the value of the cumulative display prize ball number counter 96 (specifically, the cumulative display prize ball number counter 96 is calculated based on the value of the cumulative acquired prize ball number counter 95. This is a value corresponding to the difference obtained by subtracting the value of. For this reason, the value of the difference counter 98 is the same value as the difference prize ball number obtained by subtracting the cumulative display prize ball number from the actual cumulative prize prize number. After this step S6007, the value of the winning number counter is decremented by 1 (S6008), and this process ends. In this way, a prize ball is not displayed for every 8 winning prizes. That is, one winning ball per 1R (one round game) is not displayed. This is to create the number of prize balls to be displayed in the extra effect (or direct extra effect).

  [Mode Transition Display Processing] As shown in FIG. 46, in the mode transition display processing (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the ED start flag (the flag turned on in step S5803 in FIG. 44) is ON (S6101). If it is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is ON, it is determined based on the value of the ED timer whether or not a predetermined time (15 sec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of ending (S6102). Then, if it has not elapsed, this processing is finished. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, it is determined whether or not there is a second special figure hold based on the value of the second special figure hold effect counter in the RAM 94 (S6103).

  Then, if there is no second special figure hold, this processing is finished. On the other hand, if there is the second special figure hold, the scenario data (11H) corresponding to the mode transition display effect is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S6104), and an effect command (transition display) for performing the mode transition display effect is set. The production command) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6105). Next, a value corresponding to the execution time of the mode transition display effect is set in the scenario timer (S6106). Thereafter, the ED start flag is turned off (S6107), the ED timer is reset (S6108), and the process is terminated.

  When the transition display effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the transition display image shown in FIG. 56A on the display screen 7a. That is, the effect mode transition display is performed. This notifies the player of the transition to the JP mode (specific effect mode). As described above, in this embodiment, when the control to the specific gaming state is performed, the mode is shifted to the JP mode (specific production mode) only when the second special figure is on hold. In other words, only in the case of avoiding the “disadvantage of winning a V-short jackpot due to a lottery based on the first special figure hold because there is no second special figure hold at the start of control to the specific gaming state” The mode is shifted to a specific production mode. Therefore, in this embodiment, the transition notification to the JP mode (effect mode transition display) is an effect that means that the player has avoided the above disadvantages.

  [Main Scenario Control Process] As shown in FIG. 47, in the main scenario control process (S4303), it is first determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is greater than “0” (S6201). If it is not larger, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is larger than “0”, the scenario timer is subtracted (S6202). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is “0” (S6203). If it is not “0”, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is “0”, the next scenario set process (S6204) and the scenario process (S6205) are executed, and this process ends.

  [Next Scenario Set Process] As shown in FIG. 48, in the next scenario set process (S6204), the scenario data set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (hereinafter also referred to as “scenario buffer scenario data”) is referred to ( S6301 etc.), each process according to the scenario data in the scenario buffer is executed (S6302 etc.). Specifically, if the scenario data in the scenario buffer is scenario data (11H) corresponding to a mode transition display effect (YES in S6301), scenario data corresponding to a mode selection effect (see FIG. 56 (b)) described later. (12H) is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S6302), and the process ends.

  If the scenario data in the scenario buffer is scenario data (12H) corresponding to the mode selection effect (YES in S6303), refer to the mode status (S6304), and the current mode (special training mode, melee mode, or PV The scenario data (02H, 03H, or 04H) of an effect (for example, in the special training mode, see FIG. 57 (a)) is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S6305) and the mode starts. The flag is turned on (S6306), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the scenario data is not scenario data (12H) corresponding to the mode selection effect (NO in S6303), it is determined whether or not the scenario data in the scenario buffer is scenario data corresponding to the added effect (S6307). If the scenario data is not scenario data corresponding to the added effect (NO in S6307), the process ends. On the other hand, if the scenario data is scenario data corresponding to the added effect (YES in S6307), the mode status is referred to (S6304), and the scenario data of the effect corresponding to the current mode is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94. At the same time (S6305), the mode start flag is turned on (S6306), and the process ends. Thereby, after the extra effect, the standard effect of each mode such as the special training mode is performed, and the extra effect is not continuously performed.

  [Scenario Process] As shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, in the scenario process (S6205), scenario data in the scenario buffer is first referenced (S6401). And each process for performing the production | presentation according to scenario data is performed (S6402, S6403, etc.). Specifically, if the scenario data in the scenario buffer is scenario data (12H) corresponding to the mode selection effect (YES in S6402), an effect command (mode selection effect command) for executing the mode selection effect is stored in the RAM 94. Is set in the output buffer (S6403). Thereafter, the execution time of the mode selection effect is set in the scenario timer (S6404), and this process ends.

  When the mode selection effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the mode selection image shown in FIG. 56B on the display screen 7a. As shown in FIG. 56 (b), the mode selection effect is an effect that allows the player to select a detailed mode in the JP mode. In this embodiment, there are three detailed modes in the JP mode: the special training mode, the melee mode, and the PV mode described above.

  The mode selection effect includes an SW effect that causes the player to press the effect button 63. As will be described later, when the operation of the effect button 63 is detected in the SW effect in the mode selection effect, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the value of the mode status according to the player's selection among the above three modes. Set the value according to the mode. Note that the mode selection may be performed by an internal lottery.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S6402, it is subsequently determined by referring to the mode status whether or not the current mode is the special training mode (S6408). If it is the special training mode, it is subsequently determined whether or not the mode start flag (the flag set in step S6308 in FIG. 48) is ON (S6409). If ON, the mode start flag is turned OFF (S6410), and an effect command (special training mode standard effect command) for executing the standard effect in the special training mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6413). Thereafter, the execution time (15 sec) of the standard production in the special training mode is set in the scenario timer (S6414), and this processing is finished.

  When the special training mode standard production command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 produces the special training mode shown in FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (e). The image is displayed on the display screen 7a. As shown in FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (e), during the special training mode, the cumulative display prize ball number, that is, the value of the cumulative display prize ball number counter 96 is displayed at the top of the display screen 7a. In this embodiment, this value displayed on the display screen 7a is referred to as “acquired BP”. The cumulative display prize ball number (acquired BP) is a value that does not exceed the actual cumulative prize ball number obtained by winning the winning prize openings 30 and 35 during a specific game period. That is, the cumulative display award ball number (acquired BP) may be the same as the actual cumulative award winning ball number, or may be a value smaller than the actual cumulative display award ball number. For this reason, the player can recognize the number of winning balls already acquired during a specific gaming period from the cumulative display number of winning balls (acquired BP). Note that the cumulative display prize ball number (acquired BP) is similarly displayed on the display screen 7a during the brawl mode and the PV mode described later. That is, during the JP mode, the cumulative display prize number is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, if the mode start flag is OFF (NO in S6409), an additional effect process described later is executed (S6411), and then it is determined whether or not an additional effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6412). ). If the add-on effect command is set (YES in S6412), the process ends. On the other hand, if not set (NO in S6412), the process proceeds to step S6413 described above, the special training mode standard effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94, and the execution time (15 sec) of the special training mode standard effect is set in step S6414. Set the scenario timer to finish this process.

  If NO in step S6408, it is subsequently determined by referring to the mode status whether or not the current mode is a melee mode (S6416). If it is the melee mode, it is then determined whether or not the mode start flag (the flag set in step S6306 in FIG. 48) is ON (S6417). If it is ON, the mode start flag is turned OFF (S6418), and an effect command (melee mode standard effect command) for executing the standard effect of the melee mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6421). Thereafter, the execution time (15 sec) of the melee mode standard effect is set in the scenario timer (S6422), and this process is finished. When the melee mode standard effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays an effect image (not shown) indicating that the melee mode is in effect on the display screen 7a. To display.

  On the other hand, if the mode start flag is OFF (NO in S6417), an extra effect process described later is executed (S6419), and then it is determined whether or not an extra effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6420). ). If the add-on effect command is set (YES in S6420), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not set (NO in S6420), the process proceeds to step S6421 described above, and the melee mode standard effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94, and the execution time (15 sec) of melee mode standard effect is set in step S6422. Set the scenario timer to finish this process.

  If NO in step S6416, an effect command for executing another effect according to the scenario data set in the scenario buffer is set in the output buffer of RAM 94 (S6424), and the process ends. .

  [Additional Effect Processing] As shown in FIG. 51, in the additional effect processing (S6411, S6419), it is first determined whether or not the value of the difference counter 98 of the RAM 94 exceeds a threshold value (“100” in this embodiment). S6601). Here, when the value of the difference counter 98 is equal to or less than “100” (NO in S6601), this process is finished. On the other hand, when the value of the difference counter 98 exceeds “100” (YES in S6601), a lottery for an extra effect is performed (S6602). Specifically, one of the three additional effects (the additional effect A, the additional effect B, and the additional effect C) is determined by lottery using the above described effect determining random number. The extra effect A is an effect of adding 100 balls to the cumulative display prize ball number (acquired BP) displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, the extra effect B is an effect of adding 70 balls to the displayed cumulative number of displayed prize balls (acquired BP). Further, the extra effect C is an effect that does not add the cumulative display prize ball number (acquired BP). In this embodiment, during the specific game period, the count up of 15 balls is basically performed by the addition effect, and after that, the count up of 100 balls or 70 balls by the additional effect is made at any time. ing.

  In step S6603, it is determined whether or not the extra effect determined by the lottery is the extra effect A. If the extra effect is the extra effect A (YES in S6603), “100” is added to the value of the cumulative display award ball counter 96 (S6604), and conversely, “100” is subtracted from the value of the difference counter 98 ( S6605). Then, the effect command for the additional effect A is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6606), and the process proceeds to step S6612.

  On the other hand, when the added effect is not the added effect A (NO in S6603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the added effect is the added effect B (S6607). If the extra effect is the extra effect B (YES in S6607), “70” is added to the value of the cumulative display award ball counter 96 (S6608), and “70” is subtracted from the value of the difference counter 98 (S6609). ). Then, the production command for the extra production B is set in the output buffer (S6610), and the process proceeds to step S6612. If the added effect is not the added effect B in step S6607, that is, if the added effect is the added effect C (NO in S6607), the effect command of the added effect C is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6611). The process proceeds to step S6612.

  In step S6612, the scenario data of the extra effect (the extra effect A is 22H, the extra effect B is 23H, the extra effect C is 24H) is set in the scenario buffer (S6612), and the execution time of the extra effect is set in the scenario timer. (S6613), this processing is finished.

  When the production command for each addition production is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100, for example, in the special training mode, the character after the special training has a problem (a heavy door is opened). An effect image (see FIG. 57 (b)) indicating that the player is challenging to open the image (see FIG. 57 (b)) is displayed on the display screen 7a. To do. In other words, each extra effect includes a SW effect (detailed later) that causes the player to press the effect button 63.

  [Switch Process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the switch process (S4305), first, it is determined whether or not an effect (SW effect) using the effect button 63 is being executed, that is, whether or not the effect button 63 in the SW effect is valid. Is determined (S7001). If the SW effect is not in progress, the process ends. On the other hand, if the SW effect is being performed, SW effect processing described later is performed (S7002). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the SW timer that measures the effective period of the effect button 63 in the SW effect is greater than “0” (S7003). If it is greater, the SW timer is subtracted (S7004), and this process ends. .

  [SW Effect Process] As shown in FIG. 53, in the SW effect process (S7002), first, it is determined whether or not the effect button 63 is operated, that is, whether or not the effect button detection switch 63a is turned on (S7101). Here, whether or not the effect button detection switch 63a is turned on is determined based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4304) shown in FIG. If it is not determined that it is turned on (NO in S7101), the process ends. If it is determined that it is turned on (YES in S7101), the scenario data in the scenario buffer is confirmed and a mode selection effect (FIG. 56) is displayed. (Refer to (b)) It is determined whether or not (S7102). If the determination result is YES, the value of the mode status is set to a value corresponding to the mode selected by the player (S7103), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S7102 is NO, subsequently, the scenario data in the scenario buffer is confirmed and it is judged whether or not the adding effect A is being performed (S7104). If the determination result is YES, an effect command for display effect in the case of the add-on effect A is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7105), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S7104 is NO, it is next decided whether or not an extra effect B is being performed (S7106). If YES, the display command for the display effect in the case of the extra effect B is set in the output buffer (S7107), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S7106 is NO, that is, during the extra effect C, the effect command for the display effect in the case of the extra effect C is set in the output buffer (S7108), and this process ends.

  When the effect commands for each display effect are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100, for example, in the case of the add-on effect A, is shown in FIG. In the case of such an extra success image and the extra effect C, an extra failure image as shown in FIG. 57 (f) is displayed on the display screen 7a. The addition success image is an image showing the addition of the “100” ball, and the addition failure image is an image showing that there is no addition.

7). Effects of the present embodiment According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 is displayed on the display screen 7a by the additional effect A performed based on step S6606 or the additional effect B performed based on step S6610. It is possible to add at least a part of the difference prize ball number, which is the difference between the actual cumulative display prize ball number and the cumulative display prize ball number, to the accumulated display prize ball number (acquired BP). Further, by the direct addition effect performed based on step S5809, it becomes possible to add the difference prize ball number to the cumulative display prize ball number (acquired BP) displayed on the display screen 7a. Accordingly, the player who is viewing the cumulative display prize number (acquired BP) before the effect through the extra effect A, the extra effect B, or the direct addition effect is given to the player with a larger cumulative display prize ball (acquired BP). ) Can be displayed. For this reason, it becomes possible to make the player recognize that he has gained more prize balls during a specific game period. In addition, it is possible to give satisfaction that the player can actually acquire more prize balls than the cumulative display number of prize balls (acquired BP) before the extra effect (the extra effect A, the extra effect B or the direct additional effect). It becomes.

  In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a set machine that has a limiter function for the number of consecutive hits of the jackpot game, and is a specific machine until the limiter function is activated after being controlled to a high probability state after the “first hit” is finished. It is easy to be controlled to a high probability state during the game period. For this reason, it is unlikely that the player quits the game during this specific game period, and it is possible to reliably show the player the extra effect executed during the specific game period. Therefore, the actual feeling that more prize balls were obtained during a specific game period, and more prize balls than the cumulative display prize ball number (acquired BP) before the extra effect (the extra effect A, the extra effect B, or the direct effect) It is possible to ensure that the player has a sense of satisfaction that the player is able to win.

  Further, in contrast to the direct addition effect in which the specific game period ends immediately after execution, the specific effect period may continue to be continued immediately after the execution of the additional effect A and the additional effect B. For this reason, it is easy for a player to have an expectation that an additional effect (an additional effect A or an additional effect B) may occur again during a specific game period after the additional effect A or the additional effect B. It is possible to enhance the interest of the player during the game period.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, based on the prize ball-related display processing shown in step S4422, every 8 counts of the round game, the number of prize balls of 1 count, that is, 15 balls, is less than the actual cumulative number of winning prize balls. Then, the cumulative display prize ball number (acquired BP) is displayed. In each round game of jackpot game, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls in a relatively short period of time, so the cumulative display prize number (acquired BP) must be less than the actual cumulative prize prize number About the player is difficult to notice. In addition, since it is easy for the player to pay attention to the jackpot game, it is possible to display a cumulative display award ball number (acquired BP) smaller than the actual cumulative award winning ball number without giving the player a sense of incongruity. . In addition, this form is a set machine in which 40 jackpot games are consecutive, and since it is a configuration in which a prize ball is made for a specific game period, whether it is an already won prize ball or a prize ball to be won in the future Difficult to distinguish. Therefore, although the additional effect of the present embodiment is a notification after the already won winning ball, it can be felt as if the winning ball to be acquired is added. In addition, since the direct addition effect is performed when the limit is reached (at the end of a specific game period), the player is notified of the correct number of winning balls at this time.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform an extra effect (the extra effect A or the extra effect B) when the value of the difference counter 98 exceeds a predetermined threshold value (“100” in the present embodiment). . For this reason, it is possible to add a collective number (100 balls or 70 balls in this embodiment) to the cumulative display prize ball number (acquired BP), and to give a sufficient impact and satisfaction to the player. .

8). Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modification, the same components as those of the first form of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first form, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a set machine that has a limiter function with respect to the number of consecutive hits of the jackpot game, but a gaming machine that does not have such a limiter function may be used. Moreover, in the said form, the predetermined | prescribed game period was made into the specific game period until a limiter function act | operates from the beginning. However, regardless of the duration of the jackpot game for one time or the operation of the limiter function, when the jackpot game “runs” multiple times with one or more high probability states sandwiched from the first jackpot game to the last round It is good also as the period until the big hit game (continuous Chang period).

  In addition, for example, a jackpot game in which a period of high probability (so-called ST period) continues until a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times, 160 times) after a single jackpot game. It is good also as a period from ST to ST period. Further, for example, a period obtained by adding the ST period to the continuous channel period may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the actual accumulated winning ball number, the accumulated displayed award ball number, and the difference are obtained by using the award ball command related to the special winning opening 30 and 35 which is output to the payout control board 110 by the game control microcomputer 81. The number of prize balls (the value of the cumulative winning prize ball number counter 95 of the RAM 94 of the effect control microcomputer 91, the value of the cumulative display prize ball number counter 96, and the value of the difference counter 98) was counted. However, for example, a “first grand prize command” including information that the first grand prize port sensor 30 a has detected a winning of the first grand prize port 30, and a second major prize port sensor 35 a is provided for the second grand prize port 35. The game control microcomputer 81 outputs to the effect control microcomputer 91 a “second grand prize command” including information on the winning detection. Then, using the first grand prize command and the second grand prize command output from the game control microcomputer 81 instead of the prize ball command, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the actual cumulative winning prize ball number, cumulative display prize ball. The number and the number of difference prize balls may be counted. In this case, the game control microcomputer 81 may not output the prize ball command to the effect control microcomputer 91.

  Moreover, in the said form, one addition effect was determined by lottery from the three addition effects (the above-mentioned addition effect A, the addition effect B, and the addition effect C). However, for example, the number is not limited to three, and may be determined by lottery from two or four or more additional effects. Further, for example, a plurality of additional effects may be performed in a fixed order without depending on lottery. Further, for example, the effect may be performed by fixing it to one additional effect. However, as one additional effect to be fixed, for example, the additional display effect such as the additional effect C in the above-described form is not an additional effect in which the difference prize ball number is not added to the cumulative display prize ball number (acquired BP), but the accumulated display prize ball number. It may be an extra effect that adds at least a part of the difference prize ball number. In addition, in the above effects A and B, the numerical values to be added to the cumulative display prize ball number (acquired BP) are “100” and “70”, respectively. It is sufficient that the value of the difference counter 98 at the time of adding effect is not exceeded, and a range of 1 to 2000 is mentioned. The more the numerical value to be added is, the more the number is added, the more impact can be given to the player in the adding effect. However, a numerical value exceeding 2000 corresponds to, for example, the number of game balls exceeding one “dollar box” that is normally used in a hall, so that the player can obtain the number of winning prize balls at hand and the display screen 7a. This is not preferable because the difference from the cumulative number of winning prizes shown is easily noticed.

  Further, in the above-described form, the cumulative display award ball number (acquired BP) is displayed for every 8 counts of the round game (unit open game) by 1 less than the actual cumulative award winning ball number. However, for example, every time a prize is entered in the special winning opening (special winning openings 30, 35), a part of the winning ball (for example, 5 out of 15 balls) is added to the difference counter 98, and the actual cumulative acquisition is made accordingly. The cumulative display number of winning balls (acquired BP) may be displayed smaller than the number of winning balls. Further, for example, the number of winnings exceeding 8 counts of the unit-open game, that is, the winning ball of the 9th or 10th winning prize may be displayed.

  Further, the number of prize balls in one unit open game per one big hit game may be displayed. As a specific example of this case, for example, in the round effect selection process shown in FIG. 43, if the round designation command is analyzed and the unit open game being executed is the final round (final round), for example, “final round flag” After turning ON, the process proceeds to step S5702. In the prize ball related display process shown in FIG. 45, it is determined whether or not the final round flag is ON instead of steps S6002, S6003, and S6006. If NO, that is, if the final round flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S6004. On the other hand, if YES, that is, if the final round flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S6007. The final round flag is turned off at the end of the big hit game.

  In this case, as the number of unit-opened games in one jackpot game increases (for example, a jackpot game including five unit-open games for a jackpot game including two unit-open games), the prize actually won Since it becomes difficult for the player to notice the difference between the number of balls and the cumulative number of winning prizes (acquired BP) shown on the display screen 7a, it is preferable that the number of unit-opened games in one jackpot game is larger.

  Also, for example, when the gaming machine is a set machine, only a prize ball in a predetermined number of jackpot games (for example, when the 40th jackpot game has reached the limit, the 10th, 20th and 30th jackpot games) You may display few. As a specific example in this case, for example, in the prize-ball related display process shown in FIG. 45, instead of steps S6002, S6003, and S6006, the continuous high-accuracy count set in step S4424 is “9”, “19”, or “29”. It is determined whether or not. Here, if NO, that is, if the continuous high-precision count is not any of “9”, “19” and “29”, the process proceeds to step S6004. On the other hand, if YES, that is, if the continuous high-accuracy count is “9”, “19”, or “29”, the process proceeds to step S6007.

  Moreover, in the said form, when the value of the difference counter 98 exceeded the predetermined threshold value, it decided to add an effect. However, for example, a predetermined timing during a jackpot game (60 seconds or 100 seconds have elapsed since the start of the jackpot game, etc.), or a timing at which a predetermined number of unit release games start (or end) during the jackpot game (for example, Further, an effect may be added to the even-numbered (second, fourth,...) Unit opening game start (or end) timing. As a specific example of executing the effect at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game, for example, the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received the opening command sets a predetermined time (for example, 60 sec or 100 sec) in the jackpot game timer. There is a configuration in which the processing shown in steps S6602 to S6611 is performed when the time of this timer reaches 0 sec. In addition, after 0 sec, an additional effect may be performed every predetermined time during a single jackpot game, for example, a predetermined time is set again in the timer together with the execution of the additional effect, and the additional effect is executed again.

  Also, for example, when the gaming machine is a set machine, a predetermined number of jackpot games (for example, the tenth, twentieth and thirty jackpot games when the 40th jackpot game has reached the limit) start (or end) ) May be added to the timing to perform an effect. As a specific example of the timing to end, for example, in the received command analysis process shown in FIG. 36, when the continuous high-accuracy count set in step S4424 is “10”, “20”, or “30”, step S6602 The structure which performs the process shown to -S6611 is mentioned.

  Also, for example, a predetermined timing during a specific game period (such as a timing of 100 seconds from the start of a specific game period), or a timing (start or end) of a predetermined number of big hit games during a specific game period ( For example, the effect may be added to an even number of times (the timing at which the jackpot game of the second time, the fourth time,... Starts (or ends)).

  Also, for example, in the case of a set machine that can win a jackpot game with a different number of unit-open games, when a jackpot game including a specific number of unit-open games is won (for example, a jackpot game with the largest number of unit-open games) If you win, you may add an effect. In such a case, it is possible to know to the player that the jackpot game with the largest number of unit-opened games has been won by the extra effect, and it is possible to give the player further satisfaction.

  In the above embodiment, as the “value corresponding to the cumulative value of the number of prize balls”, for example, as shown in FIG. 57 (a), the cumulative display prize number (acquired BP) is expressed only by a numerical value (no unit is attached). Pointing out toungue. However, as the “value corresponding to the cumulative value of the number of prize balls”, for example, a numerical value with a unit (“ball”, “ball”, “departure”, etc.) associated with a game ball, or a relationship with a game ball There are also numerical values attached with units (for example, “points”, “P”, “hits”, “people”, “sheets”, etc.) associated with gaming machine characters and themes. In the above embodiment, the “predetermined upper limit winning number” is “8”, but a numerical value other than 8 may be used. Further, the “predetermined non-display winning number” is set to “1”, but may be a numerical value of 2 or more that does not exceed the predetermined upper limit winning number.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39, but may not be controlled to the high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39. That is, the configuration may be such that the state is controlled to a high probability state according to the type of symbol (type of jackpot). Specifically, in the game state setting process (FIG. 29), it may be configured to check the special figure stop symbol data and turn on the probability change flag. In this case, for example, in the lottery at the first starting port 20, the probability variation big hit with electric support is 50%, the probability variation big hit without electric support is 50%, and the probability variation big hit with electric support is 100% in the lottery at the second starting port 21. As such a configuration, the gaming machine may be configured to activate the limiter function when controlled to a high probability state over a predetermined number of consecutive times. In this case, the electric power-supplied probability variation jackpot in the lottery at the first starting port 20 may be a so-called latent probability jackpot that is substantially free of balls. Further, in the probability variation jackpot with electric support in the lottery at the first starting port 20, the number of time reductions may be set to a relatively small number such as ten times instead of the next jackpot winning. On the other hand, the probability variation jackpot with electric support in the lottery at the second starting port 21 is good that the number of time reductions is until the next jackpot winning. If constituted in this way, if the winning variation with electric support is won first in the lottery at the first starting port 20, and then the winning variation with electric support is won in the short time state at the second starting port 21. Thereafter, until the limiter function is activated, the gaming state after the jackpot game can continue to be controlled to a high probability state and the electric support control state in which the end condition is both until the next jackpot winning (which may be substantial). Can be used as a gaming machine.

  Moreover, in the said form, the specific game period was a period which is easy to be controlled by the specific game state (electric support which continues until high-precision and high-precision completion). However, the specific game period may be a period that is easily controlled to a high probability state. That is, it may be a period regardless of whether or not the electric support control state is controlled.

  In the above-described embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (winning information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. A random number is acquired, and based on the random number, whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the variation start command of FIG. 2 includes the variation pattern information as well as the variation start command of FIG. 1, but the variation start command of FIG. 2 includes the variation pattern information. It is good also as a structure which is not. In other words, the fluctuation start command of the special figure 2 does not have to include information on the determination result of the jackpot or the fluctuation time. This is because the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the above configuration does not perform the effect symbol variation effect with respect to the variation of the special figure 2 (see FIGS. 39 and 41). In other words, the fluctuation start command of the special figure 2 only needs to include at least information indicating that the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is started. Note that when the fluctuation start command of FIG. 2 is configured not to include the information of the fluctuation pattern, the processing load related to the generation of the fluctuation start command of FIG. 2 can be reduced. Further, the fluctuation start command shown in FIG. 2 can be configured as data with a small number of bits, and the burden of data communication can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the gate sensor 28a was used as a right-handed detection sensor for detecting that the game is made by right-handed, you may provide a right-handed detection sensor separately.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the V flag is turned on even when there is a passage to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game in which the limiter function is activated, but the V flag may not be turned on. In this case, the determination process of S2301 in the game state setting process (FIG. 29) need not be performed.

  Also, in the above form, after the jackpot is drawn until the limiter function is activated, the state shifts to a non-high probability state, but the number of time reductions at that time is 11, 21, or 26 times depending on the type of the special symbol. (See FIG. 9). Even when the V long jackpot is won during the non-high probability state and the electric support control state, the V driving notification and the V passing notification may not be performed. That is, the V driving notification and the V passing notification may be performed only during the jackpot game that is won and executed in the non-electric support control state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured not to notify the V passage except for the first win (see FIG. 30). However, regardless of whether it is the first hit or not, the V pass notification is not given in the big win won by the lottery in FIG. You may comprise as follows.

  In addition to the jackpot game that is the operation target of the limiter function, V passing notification may be performed when V passes. That is, in the jackpot game corresponding to 2 to 39 times out of the set of 40 times in the above-described form, V passing notification may be performed. This is because after these jackpot games are controlled to a high probability state, even if V passing notification is made, the player will not be misunderstood.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine is configured to be controlled in a high probability state until the next jackpot winning, but is not necessarily controlled in a high probability state until the next jackpot winning (so-called ST machine). It can also be configured as.

  Further, the second grand prize winning opening 35 may also serve as the specific area 39. When configured in this way, a part of the opening period of the second big winning opening 35 in the jackpot game may be configured to function as the specific area 39. In the jackpot game of the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern), the period of functioning as the specific area 39 is lengthened, and in the jackpot game of the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern), the period of functioning as the specific area 39 is shortened. Good.

In the present embodiment, the “win / fail judgment means” of the present invention is a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408 shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the “big hit game execution means” of the present invention is a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1307 shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the “predetermined game period” of the present invention is a specific game period that is easily controlled to a specific game state (electric support that continues until the end of high accuracy and high accuracy).
Further, the “actual accumulated winning ball number” of the present invention is the value of the accumulated earned ball number counter 95 in this embodiment. The “cumulative display prize ball number” is a numerical value indicated as the cumulative prize ball number (acquired BP) in this embodiment. Further, the “difference prize ball number” is a value of the difference counter 98 in this embodiment.
Further, the “addition effect” of the present invention is an addition effect determined by lottery from the addition effect A, the additional effect B, and the additional effect C in this embodiment.
In the present embodiment, the “addition effect execution means” of the present invention is an effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S6606 shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the “predetermined upper limit winning number” of the present invention is “8”. Further, the “predetermined number of non-display prizes” is “1” in this embodiment.
Further, the “difference prize ball number counting means” of the present invention is a difference counter 98 in this embodiment.
Further, the “predetermined threshold value” of the present invention is “100” in this embodiment.
In the present embodiment, the “high probability state control means” of the present invention is a game control microcomputer 81 that executes Step S2303 shown in FIG.
The “limiter means” of the present invention is the game control microcomputer 81 that does not execute S2303 if YES in step S2301 shown in FIG.

1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Gaming area 20 ... First start (entrance)
21 ... 2nd starting entrance (entrance entrance)
30 ... 1st Grand Prize Exit (Special Prize Exit)
35 ... 2nd Grand Prize Exit (Special Prize Exit)
81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer 98 ... Difference counter

Claims (4)

Entrance entrances and special winning entrances arranged in the game area,
A determination unit for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on the entry of a game ball into the entrance;
In a gaming machine comprising: a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game for opening the special winning opening based on a result of the determination of success / failure by the hit / fail judgment means;
The value corresponding to the cumulative value of the number of prize balls obtained by winning the special prize opening during the predetermined game period is the cumulative value of the number of prize balls actually acquired (hereinafter referred to as “the number of actual cumulative winning prize balls”). ”), The cumulative prize ball number display means capable of displaying less than,
The difference prize ball which is the difference between the actual cumulative winning prize number and the cumulative display prize number is added to the prize number displayed by the cumulative prize number display means (hereinafter referred to as “cumulative display prize number”). A gaming machine comprising: an extra effect execution means for executing an extra effect that can add at least a part of the number. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The jackpot game includes at least a plurality of unit opening games in which the special prize opening is opened,
The jackpot game execution means terminates one unit-open game based on at least a predetermined upper limit winning number being won,
The cumulative prize-ball display means is less than the actual cumulative prize-winning number by the number of prize balls corresponding to a predetermined non-display prize that is smaller than the upper limit prize per unit open game. A gaming machine that displays the number of balls. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
A difference prize ball number counting means for counting the difference prize ball number;
The extra effect execution means can execute the extra effect when the value of the difference prize ball count counted by the difference prize ball count means exceeds a predetermined threshold value. Machine. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
High probability state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state;
Limiter means for activating a limiter function for controlling the gaming state after the big hit game to the normal probability state when the number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state by the high probability state control means reaches a predetermined limit number of times And comprising
It is configured so that a specific game period that is easily controlled to the high-probability state can be generated after winning the specific type of jackpot and controlling the high-probability state after the jackpot game until the limiter function is activated. And
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined game period is the specific game period.

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